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Remote OS Installation

1. Introduction to Virtual Media​

The Virtual Media feature allows PicoKVM to emulate a read-only virtual CD/DVD or disk drive on the target host.
This virtual drive is also available during the BIOS/UEFI boot stage, making it useful for scenarios such as:

  • Reinstalling the operating system
  • Mounting ISO images to install applications on the controlled host

PicoKVM supports the following image formats: ISO, IMG, QCOW2, WDI, VMDK.
Two drive modes are available:

  • CD/DVD Mode
  • Disk Drive Mode
[Note]

Only one virtual drive can be mounted at a time, and the drive mode must be selected before mounting an image.

2. Local Mount​

The local storage mounting function allows images stored in PicoKVM’s built-in eMMC or MicroSD card to be mounted on the controlled host.
The host accesses the mounted image at USB 2.0 speed.

[Note]
  • The image must be uploaded to PicoKVM (or pre-stored on a MicroSD card) before mounting.
  • Always insert or remove the MicroSD card while the device is powered off. PicoKVM does not support hot-swapping MicroSD cards.
  1. Click Add New Media to add a new image.
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  2. Select the storage medium for the virtual drive: eMMC or TF card.
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  3. Click Upload a New Image, select a local image file, and wait for the upload to complete.
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  4. When the page displays Upload successful, the image has been uploaded successfully.
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  5. From the list, select the uploaded image and click Mount File. After successful mounting, the system will display the corresponding status.
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3. Remote OS Installation​

  1. Reboot the controlled host and press the hotkey to enter the BIOS setup.
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  2. Set PicoKVM Virtual Media as the boot device.
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  3. Press F10 to save and exit the BIOS. The system will boot from the virtual media and enter the installation interface.
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