How to install the MK.IO Beam ISO
If the MK.IO Beam server and software are purchased separately, the MK.IO Beam software will need to be installed onto the server. The MK.IO Beam software is distributed in the form of an ISO image.
BIOS Configuration
This step is only required for servers which have not been purchased from MediaKind.
Enabling High Performance mode in the BIOS is recommended.
If compatibility with 4-port or 8-port Dektec ASI/SDI option cards is required, then the PCIe Data Link Feature Exchange option must be disabled. This must be done before installing any 4-port or 8-port Dektec ASI/SDI option cards.
- Install the MK-supplied BIOS.
- Boot into the BIOS.
- Check for the PCIe Data Link Feature Exchange setting and disable it.
- If this setting does not exist, note the BIOS version and contact MK Support.
Boot Configuration
- Copy the MK.IO Beam ISO onto a USB stick.
- Insert the USB stick containing the ISO into a USB port on the server.
- Boot into the BIOS. In the System BIOS menu, configure the server to boot from USB. The exact steps for this will vary between different types of server.
ISO Installation
- When first booting to the MK.IO Beam ISO, you will see a screen which shows two options, Start MediaKind Field Service 2.x and Troubleshooting. Select Start MediaKind Field Service 2.x and press the Return key.
- A dialog will be shown stating that no existing configuration has been found. Wait for 5 seconds and the installation will continue.
- When prompted to install the bundle, click OK to continue the installation. A progress screen will be shown. This process can take 20 minutes or more and the progress bar will sit at 0% for several minutes. Once this process has completed, the server will reboot.