diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 7d339f14..7c438e42 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -40,4 +40,5 @@ VirtualBox-specific instructions:
 Set 1 CPU for the VM\
 After you've created a new VM from the iso file:\
 `vboxmanage list vms`\
-`vboxmanage modifyvm <name of Astral VM> --hpet on`
+`vboxmanage modifyvm <name of Astral VM> --hpet on`\
+Then select "Astral (initrd)" from the boot menu