3. If you want to assign a new setup password, perform the steps in Assigning a Setup Password.
See Disabling a Forgotten Password.
Baseboard Management Controller Configuration The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) enables configuring, monitoring, and recovery of systems remotely. BMC provides the following features:
lUses the system's integrated NIC
lEnables fault logging and SNMP alerting
lProvides access to system event log and sensor status
lAllows control of system functions including power on and off
lFunctions independently of the system's power state or the system's operating system
lProvides text console redirection for system setup, text-based utilities, and operating system consoles
For additional information on using BMC, see the documentation for the BMC and systems management applications.
Entering the BMC Setup Module
1. Turn on or restart your system.
2. Press <Ctrl-E> when prompted after POST.
If your operating system begins to load before you press <Crtl-E>, allow the system to finish booting, and then restart your system and try again.
BMC Setup Module Options
For information about the BMC Setup Module options and how to configure the emergency management port (EMP), see the BMC User's Guide.
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NOTE: To remotely access the BMC through the integrated NIC, you must connect the network connection to integrated NIC1.