> Source: [sk114174](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk114174)

# sk114174 - Fresh install of Gaia ends successfully, but the server is stuck in a boot loop

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk114174 |
| Date Created | 2016-10-30 |
| Last Modified | 2022-07-28 |
| Technical Level | Advanced |
| Products | Security Gateway, Security Management Server |
| Versions | R81.10 (EOS), R81 (EOS), R81.10 (EOS), R81 (EOS) |
| OS | Gaia |

## Symptoms

- Fresh install of Gaia ends successfully, but the server is stuck in a boot loop and does not recognize any bootable device on the server.

## Cause

BIOS settings for Gaia/SecurePlatform installation on Open Servers: UEFI is not supported by any Check Point OS.

## Solution

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