Nortel Networks NN43001-315 Computer Accessories User Manual


 
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IBM x306m BIOS settings
The BIOS settings on the IBM x306m server shipped through Nortel are
correct. These settings can be viewed at Table 8 "IBM x306m default
BIOS settings" (page 134).
Table 8
IBM x306m default BIOS settings
BIOS value
Default setting
Devices and I/O port - serial port A Enabled
Devices and I/O port - baud rate 9600 baud
Devices and I/O port - console type PC ANSI
Devices and I/O port - flow control Off
Devices and I/O port - continue C.R. after POST On
Devices and I/O port - type of connector 9-pin serial female
Start options - legacy USB support Disabled
The IBM x306m server default BIOS settings can be changed by a BIOS
reset or other maintenance activity. To return the BIOS settings to the
appropriate values, see “Changing the BIOS settings on an IBM x306m
server” (page 134) for instructions.
For information about how to enable or disable the BIOS password on the
IBM x306m server see “Setting the IBM x306m server BIOS password”
(page 136).
Changing the BIOS settings on an IBM x306m server
Step Action
1 Press the Power switch to boot the server.
The server boots and the Press F1 for Configuration/Setup
message appears on the maintenance terminal.
Note: If the server is already up and running, power the server
off and on or press the reset button to reboot and receive the
Press F1 for Configuration/Setup message.
2 Press F1 to invoke the IBM x306m server Configuration/Setup
Utility.
The Configuration/Setup Utility menu screen appears.
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