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+# Manual Fix: Remove Floppy from Boot Order
+
+## Problem
+VM keeps booting from floppy even though floppy drive isn't in hardware. This is because floppy is in the default BIOS boot order.
+
+## Solution: Set Boot Order via Proxmox Web UI
+
+### Step-by-Step Instructions
+
+1. **Access Proxmox Web UI**
+   - Go to: https://192.168.1.206:8006
+   - Login with root credentials
+
+2. **For Each VM (100, 101, 102, 103):**
+
+   **A. Stop the VM** (if running)
+   - Click VM → **Stop** button
+   - Wait for it to stop
+
+   **B. Go to Options Tab**
+   - Click on the VM
+   - Click **Options** tab (left sidebar)
+
+   **C. Edit Boot Order**
+   - Find **"Boot Order"** in the list
+   - Click on it (or double-click)
+   - Click **"Edit"** button
+
+   **D. Configure Boot Order**
+   - Look for a **text field** or **dropdown**
+   - If text field: Type: `order=ide2;scsi0`
+     - `ide2` = CD/DVD drive (ISO)
+     - `scsi0` = Hard disk
+     - `;` separates devices (first = highest priority)
+   - If dropdown: 
+     - Remove "Floppy" from boot order
+     - Set "CD-ROM" as first
+     - Set "Hard Disk" as second
+   - Click **OK**
+
+   **E. Verify Hardware**
+   - Go to **Hardware** tab
+   - Verify **CD/DVD Drive (ide2)** exists
+   - Verify it shows: `ubuntu-24.04.3-live-server-amd64.iso`
+   - If you see **Floppy Drive**, click it → **Remove**
+
+   **F. Start VM**
+   - Click **Start** button
+   - Open **Console** tab
+   - Should boot from CD-ROM now!
+
+### Alternative: Use BIOS Boot Menu
+
+If Web UI boot order doesn't work:
+
+1. **Start VM**
+2. **Open Console**
+3. **Press F2 or Delete** immediately when VM starts
+4. **Enter BIOS/UEFI settings**
+5. **Navigate to "Boot" menu**
+6. **Find "Boot Priority" or "Boot Order"**
+7. **Move CD/DVD to top** (use +/- or arrow keys)
+8. **Move Floppy to bottom** or disable it
+9. **Save and Exit** (usually F10)
+
+### Quick Test
+
+After setting boot order:
+- Start VM → Console
+- Should see Ubuntu installer boot screen
+- If still shows floppy error, use BIOS method above
+
+## Boot Order Format
+
+In Proxmox, boot order can be set as:
+- `order=ide2;scsi0` = CD-ROM first, then disk
+- `order=scsi0;ide2` = Disk first, then CD-ROM
+- `order=ide2` = CD-ROM only
+
+**We want:** `order=ide2;scsi0`
+
+## Troubleshooting
+
+**Boot order field is read-only:**
+- Stop the VM first
+- Some Proxmox versions require VM to be stopped
+
+**CD-ROM still not booting:**
+- Verify ISO is attached in Hardware tab
+- Check boot order text field has `ide2` first
+- Try BIOS boot menu method
+
+**Floppy still appears:**
+- Remove floppy drive from Hardware tab (if exists)
+- Set boot order explicitly to skip floppy
+- Use BIOS to disable floppy boot
+