Sun Microsystems V20Z Server User Manual


 
Chapter 4 Further Management Information 67
Enabling and Configuring BIOS Console
Redirection
Note Console redirection is enabled by default in the BIOS.
If the default settings have been changed in the BIOS, the following procedure
explains how to change the console-redirection settings.
1. Boot or reboot the server.
2. When prompted, press <F2> to enter BIOS setup.
3. Select the Advanced menu from the category selections along the top.
4. Select Console Redirection.
Note Make note of all settings in this menu, as they are required for configuring
the remote-console access and the Serial Over LAN (SOL) feature.
5. Select I/O Device Configuration.
6. Select On-board COM A from the Port option to enable console redirection to
serial.
Ensure that COM A is enabled on I/O port 3F8, FRQ4.
To change the baud rate, you can select the desired bit rate from the Baud Rate
option.
To disable console redirection to serial, you can select Disabled from the Port
option.
7. Save the changes to the BIOS settings.
8. Press <F10> to exit the BIOS setup.
For the new settings to take effect, you must reboot the server.