In the Proxmox virtualization environment, sometimes we need to set up BIOS boot for virtual machines. BIOS boot refers to the process by which the BIOS loads the operating system during computer startup. By setting the BIOS boot method, we can specify from which device the virtual machine should boot.

How to Set BIOS Boot

In Proxmox, we can set the BIOS boot method for a virtual machine through the Proxmox VE management interface or command line tools. Below, we introduce how to set the BIOS boot method using command line tools.

First, we need to log in to the command line interface of the Proxmox node and find the ID of the virtual machine for which we want to set the BIOS boot.

Setting BIOS Boot Using Command Line Tools

First, use the following command to view the BIOS boot method of the virtual machine:

qm show <VMID> -bios

Next, use the following command to modify the BIOS boot method of the virtual machine, for example, to set it to boot from the hard disk:

qm set <VMID> -bios bootdisk

Finally, use the following command to confirm whether the modification was successful:

qm show <VMID> -bios

Through the above steps, we can easily set the BIOS boot method for a virtual machine using command line tools.

Example Relationship Diagram

Below is an example relationship diagram for setting the BIOS boot method for a Proxmox virtual machine:

Through the above example, we can clearly understand how to use command line tools to set the BIOS boot method for a Proxmox virtual machine. In practical applications, choosing the appropriate boot method according to your needs can better manage and control the startup process of the virtual machine. We hope this article is helpful to you!