Menu Item

Description

NOTE: This option is displayed only if IDSDM is installed on the system board.

Integrated Network

Allows you to enable or disable the integrated network card 1. By default, the Integrated

Card 1

Network Card 1 option is set to Enabled.

OS Watchdog Timer

Allows you to enable or disable the OS watchdog timer. When this field is enabled, the

 

operating system initializes the timer and the OS watchdog timer helps in recovering the

 

operating system. By default, the OS Watchdog Timer option is set to Disabled.

Embedded Video

Allows you to enable or disable the Embedded Video Controller. By default, the embedded

Controller

video controller is Enabled.

SR-IOV Global Enable

Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS configuration of Single Root I/O Virtualization (SR-

 

IOV) devices. By default, the SR-IOV Global Enable option is set to Disabled.

Memory Mapped I/O

Allows you to enable support for PCIe devices that require large amounts of memory. By

above 4GB

default, the option is set to Enabled.

Mezzanine Slot

Allows you to enable or disable available mezzanine card/PCIe mezzanine card slots on your

Disablement

system. The Slot Disablement feature controls the configuration of mezzanine cards/PCIe

 

mezzanine cards installed in the specified slot.

 

CAUTION: Slot disablement must be used only when the installed peripheral card is

 

preventing booting into the Operating System or causing delays in system startup. If the

 

slot is disabled, both the Option ROM and UEFI driver are disabled.

 

NOTE: Use this option only for troubleshooting purposes. If one or more of the mezzanine

 

card/PCIe mezzanine card slots are disabled, an error message is displayed during the

 

system startup.

 

For proper operation, make sure that the server module has two mezzanine cards/PCIe

 

mezzanine cards installed and both cards are set to Enabled.

Serial Communications screen

Menu Item

Description

Serial Communication

Allows you to enable the COM port or Console Redirection options.

Serial Port Address

Allows you to set the port address for serial devices. By default, the Serial Port Address option

 

is set to COM1.

 

NOTE: Only Serial Device 2 can be used for Serial Over LAN (SOL). To use console

 

redirection by SOL, configure the same port address for console redirection and the serial

 

device.

Failsafe Baud Rate

Displays the failsafe baud rate for console redirection. The BIOS attempts to determine the

 

baud rate automatically. This failsafe baud rate is used only if the attempt fails and the value

 

must not be changed. By default, the Failsafe Baud Rate option is set to 11520.

Remote Terminal

Allows you to set the remote console terminal type. By default, the Remote Terminal Type

Type

option is set to VT 100/VT220.

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Dell M620 owner manual Serial Communications screen

M620 specifications

The Dell M620 is a high-performance blade server designed to deliver exceptional computing power and efficiency for enterprise applications. As part of the Dell PowerEdge M-Series lineup, the M620 is known for its flexibility, scalability, and robust feature set, making it an ideal choice for data centers looking to optimize their server infrastructure.

One of the main features of the Dell M620 is its advanced processing capabilities. It supports dual Intel Xeon E5-2600 series processors, which enable users to take advantage of the latest multi-core technology to handle demanding workloads. With support for up to 768 GB of RAM, the M620 ensures efficient memory allocation for resource-intensive applications, enhancing overall performance.

The blade server boasts a modular design that allows it to fit seamlessly into the Dell PowerEdge M1000e chassis, which can house multiple blade servers. This design not only saves physical space but also optimizes power and cooling resources, significantly reducing total cost of ownership. The M620's thermal efficiency is further enhanced by its intelligent fan control, which adjusts airflow based on workload requirements, ensuring optimal operating conditions.

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