Apple Mac OS X Server (version 10.2.3 or later) - Manual (Page 540)

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Starting Up Using the N Key
You can use this method to start up any supported client computer from a NetBoot disk
image. When you start up with the N key, the client computer starts up from the default
NetBoot disk image. (If there are multiple servers present, then the client starts up from the
default image of the first server to respond.)
If you have an older client computer that requires BootP for IP addressing, you must use this
method for starting up from a NetBoot disk image. Older computers don’t support selecting
a NetBoot startup disk image from the Startup Disk control panel or preferences pane.
The N key also provides a way to start up client computers running Mac OS 8 or that do not
have system software installed. See “Setting Up “System-Less” Clients” on page 538.
To start up from a NetBoot disk image using the N key:
1 Turn on (or restart) your computer while holding the N key down on your keyboard.
Hold the N key down until the NetBoot icon appears in the center of the screen or an arrow
appears in the upper left corner of the screen.
2 If a login window appears, enter your name and password.
The network disk image has an icon typical of server volumes.
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