Configure the BIOS boot setting for ESXi if you want the server to boot into ESXi by default.
ESXi Installable and ESXi Embedded cannot exist on the same host.
Procedure
- While the ESXi host is powering on, press the key required to enter your host’s BIOS setup.
Depending on your server hardware, the key might be a function key or Delete. The option to enter the BIOS setup might be different for your server.
- Select the BIOS boot setting.
Option |
Description |
If you are using the installable version of ESXi |
Select the disk on which you installed the ESXi software and move it to the first position in the list. The host boots into ESXi. |
If you are using ESXi Embedded |
Select the USB flash device and move it to the first position in the list. The host starts in ESXi mode. |