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kyinterface
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Cannot install ESXi in PC after trying and searching many times

Hi I always got error message "nfs41client failed to load" whenever I install ESXi6.5 or other versions on my Lenovo Yoga laptop. I follow the below papers, which request to bind some driver into ESXi. But it always does not work. Anyone can take a look at what is going on? Thank you

Making binding IOS:

Adding Realtek R8168 Driver to an ESXi 6.0 ISO | ComputerTechBlog

Making bootable USB:

Create a Bootable ESXi Installer USB Flash Drive | Virten.net

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daphnissov
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You're trying to install ESXi, an OS designed for a server, on a laptop. Sometimes it's not just going to work no matter what you do. You're probably aware it's not supported, and not all devices are covered by a driver of any kind.

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admin
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you are trying to install ESXi on desktop and it doesn't recognize embeded NIC.

You have to install a NIC which ESXi supports.

What is supported you can see in HCL VMware Compatibility Guide - I/O Device Search

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kyinterface
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Hi Randhir, Thank you so much for your reply. The Compatibility List looks complicated. Can you show how to find the supported NIC from the list?

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