Other causes include missing or damaged boot files or enabled network booting in BIOS/UEFI by default. In this article, we will discuss different ways to solve this error.
1. Enable Your Boot Device
Sometimes, the system doesn’t recognize the main storage device because it’s disabled in BIOS/UEFI settings. Enabling the boot device allows the system to access and boot from it, skipping network boot attempts and directly loading the operating system.
To boot from your hard drive: NOTE: No text field will appear for the code. This is normal; the code is entered without a visible field.
2. Disable Wake on LAN in BIOS
A hidden setting can cause this problem: if the main storage device is disabled in BIOS/UEFI, the system defaults to network booting. Enabling the boot device lets your computer recognize and prioritize it, allowing it to boot directly from the drive instead of trying a network startup.
3. Update BIOS
Updating your BIOS to the latest version can fix boot issues like “Start PXE over IPv4” by ensuring compatibility with your hardware and fixing known bugs. An updated BIOS can improve how the system detects storage devices, preventing it from defaulting to network boot.
