ggRock Client Machine boot stuck on "Start PXE over IPv4"

Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device and press a key BIOS Configuration ggRock Server Check

Problem

The following error appears on bootup:

Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device and press a key

PXE boot to the ggRock server has failed, resulting in an attempt to boot to an internal drive or other media.

Solution 1

1. Check the system for any USB flash drives or external hard drives.
2. Remove any found devices.
3. Attempt booting again.

Solution 2

Only one computer is affected.

1. Compare BIOS settings of the non-functional system to a functional system.
2. If a discrepancy is found, correct it
3. Attempt booting again.
4. To prevent unauthorized BIOS configuration changes, set a BIOS password.

Solution 3

Multiple computers are affected.

1. Ensure ggRock server is accessible.
2. Reboot network switch/router.
3. Reboot ggRock server.
4. Attempt booting again.

Updated on: 10/12/2025