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.