223/423 Models Can't set the boot sequence in Bios, but only boot from the TOS disk?

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Re: Can't set the boot sequence in Bios, but only boot from the TOS disk?

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Have you considered that TM didn't manufacture the motherboards and only contracted for the bios supplied and/or the actual mnfr has never needed to supply alternative bios since the m/boards were manufactured for a specific (?industrial?) purpose. My Fn-221 models have basically the same m/boards but are subtly different. (reset push, 'proper' fan connectors as well the odd ones, one has 2 stacked usb on board).
F5-221 TOS7.0.0777 - 4x4TB (Ironwolf) Traid
F2-424 TOS7.0.0777 - 2x500GB nvme (P3) Traid, 2x6TB HDD (HGST) Traid
F2-221 TOS7.0.0777 - 1x3TB Ext4, 1x4TB Btrfs
F2-425+ TOS7.0.0777 - 2x500GB nvme (P3) Traid, 2x6TB HDD (EXOS) Traid
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Re: Can't set the boot sequence in Bios, but only boot from the TOS disk?

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Hi there new electronics thecnician here,f2-221 . Would this bios file suits for my model?Saved in cloud anyways .
I could dump via flasher og bios (not necessary) but seems now booting from hdd and not anymore from stick created to boot from 32gb? Still need time to full understand this embedded software and settings ,time to test all ideas. I've probably skipped reading all pages on forum to read all if this was answered already.Sorry for my bad english.
Thank you understanding and time reading this
F2-221 4tb single drive volume, TOS 5.1.131-00123 8GB System Partition (usb internal 32gb with cable out)
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Re: Can't set the boot sequence in Bios, but only boot from the TOS disk?

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Is there a different ZIP for F2-424?
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Re: Can't set the boot sequence in Bios, but only boot from the TOS disk?

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The F2-424, as a new-generation product, features the capability to set boot order in BIOS. Users can flexibly adjust the boot sequence in the BIOS interface based on their specific needs.
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Re: Can't set the boot sequence in Bios, but only boot from the TOS disk?

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I understand that, I was looking for a BIOS ZIP as mine will attempt to start up but gives me a black screen without any attempt.
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Re: Can't set the boot sequence in Bios, but only boot from the TOS disk?

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Hello! Before starting the NAS host, please connect one end of the HDMI cable to the NAS host and the other end to a powered-on monitor. If the HDMI cable is inserted after the NAS host has completed booting, it may result in an abnormal display (such as a black screen).
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Re: Can't set the boot sequence in Bios, but only boot from the TOS disk?

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Okay, maybe not a black screen, per se. It shows the Terra-Master logo, then shows the GNU GRUB version 2.04 and has UTOS-X86-S64 (UEFI) highlighted, then goes to a boot screen "- booting form INIT system" and just sits there like there is nothing to pull from.
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Re: Can't set the boot sequence in Bios, but only boot from the TOS disk?

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Shogan wrote: 22 Oct 2025, 05:46
You may want to take a look at this:
viewtopic.php?p=44461&hilit=booting+for ... tem#p44461
F5-221 TOS7.0.0777 - 4x4TB (Ironwolf) Traid
F2-424 TOS7.0.0777 - 2x500GB nvme (P3) Traid, 2x6TB HDD (HGST) Traid
F2-221 TOS7.0.0777 - 1x3TB Ext4, 1x4TB Btrfs
F2-425+ TOS7.0.0777 - 2x500GB nvme (P3) Traid, 2x6TB HDD (EXOS) Traid
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Re: Can't set the boot sequence in Bios, but only boot from the TOS disk?

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Shogan wrote: 22 Oct 2025, 05:46 Okay, maybe not a black screen, per se. It shows the Terra-Master logo, then shows the GNU GRUB version 2.04 and has UTOS-X86-S64 (UEFI) highlighted, then goes to a boot screen "- booting form INIT system" and just sits there like there is nothing to pull from.
According to your description, it seems the boot system is damaged. Please refer to this post to recreate the boot system: viewtopic.php?t=6433
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Re: Can't set the boot sequence in Bios, but only boot from the TOS disk?

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I was able to Flash a new USB INIT for the F2-424. It definitely does more than it did before the Flash. However, it is getting hung up with the udhcpc lease and will not go any further.
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Update: I installed my 2 SSDs and successfully initialized. Once done, I will attempt to reinstall the 2 HDDs and get it back to full functionality.
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