PXE Boot Error with UEFI
Hey
We cant no start a DELL Optiplex 3060 with UEFI PXE boot. I got the error: File \Boot\BCD is missing.
What i have:
Server 1: Windows 2012 R2 DC with DNS, DHCP. Set DHCP Option:
66 = IP from Server
67 = bootx64.efi
Server 2: Windows 2016 with Acronis 5.0.1.761
Create WinPE File with Acronis Deploy PE Builder
Whats happen:
When I boot the Client over UEFI NIC IPV4, the Acronis UEFI Loader 1.1.36 will start. After 3 sec I got the Error
File \Boot\BCD ist missing or contains errors.
When I use the same WinPE File on a other Acronis Server without a Windows DC / DHCP / DNS Rules, the File working fine.
Whats wrong?
Thanks for Support :-)
Greetings

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Hey Elizaveta
Thank you for your Support.
Yes, when i create a ISO File with the PE Builder and copy to a USB Stick, i can start my DELL Optiplex Client without Problem, that means the Acronis client starts . If I use the same file (AcronisMedia.wim) on another Acronis Snap Deploy Servev, the client can boot via PXE. The big difference is in the environment with the other Acronis server we have no Windows Server DC / DHCP but an infoblox IPAM for the IP Address Management...
-> First of all, make sure the WinPE has been uploaded to Acronis PXE Server correctly
Yes, I did this step several times, see PXE Setup.PNG
Please can you confirm my DHCP Option:
66 = IP from the Acronis PXE Server
67 = bootx64.efi
Without this Option, the Client can no connect to any TFTP Server. Without Option 67, I got no file received.
I think my problem is, the Client can not download the acronis wim file, see wireshark Trace...
Hope this help
Thanks
Hans
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Thank you so much for the files!
Could you please make sure the ports 67 and 68 are open? We have a good article, which contains general troubleshooting steps and prerequisites.
If these steps do not help, I would suggest open a support ticket for deeper analysis.
Please let me know if the article helped.
Thank you!
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Hey Elizaveta
Thank you for your support.
https://kb.acronis.com/content/47134 -> I have read but did not help
Ports 67 and 68 are open on my Windows DC / DHCP. double checked.
Can you please confirm my DHCP settings:
Option 66 = IP Address from Acronis TFTP server
Option 67 = bootx64.efi
Thanks
Greetings
Hans
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Hello Hans,
as far as I can see, the configuration is correct.
I came up with another idea - are the machines (DHCP-Server and the target machine) in the same subnet? If not, it may be helpful to set DHCP relay (forwarding DHCP packets between machines residing in different subnets) on your router/switch.
Please let me know the results.
Thank you!
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