Table 19. Serial communication
Menu Item | Description |
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Serial Communication | Selects serial communication devices (Serial Device 1 and Serial Device 2) |
| in the BIOS. This is where you can select BIOS console redirection and |
| specify the port address. By default, Serial Communication option is set |
| to Auto. |
Serial Port Address | With Serial Communication, you can set the port address for serial |
| devices. By default, the Serial Port Address option is set to Serial Device |
| 1=COM2, Serial Device 2=COM1 |
| NOTE: You can only use Serial Device 2 for Serial Over LAN (SOL). |
| To use console redirection by SOL, configure the same port address |
| for console redirection and the serial device. |
| NOTE: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX |
| setting saved in iDRAC. The serial MUX setting can independently be |
| changed in iDRAC. Therefore, loading the BIOS default settings from |
| within the BIOS setup utility may not always revert this setting to the |
| default setting of Serial Device 1. |
External Serial Connector | With the External Serial Connector, you can associate the External Serial |
| Connector to Serial Device 1, Serial Device 2, or the Remote Access |
| Device using this field. |
| NOTE: You can only use Serial Device 2 for Serial Over LAN (SOL). |
| To use console redirection by SOL, configure the same port address |
| for console redirection and the serial device. |
| NOTE: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX |
| setting saved in iDRAC. The serial MUX setting can independently be |
| changed in iDRAC. Therefore, loading the BIOS default settings from |
| within the BIOS setup utility may not always revert this setting to the |
| default setting of Serial Device 1. |
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 115200. |
Remote Terminal Type | Sets the remote console terminal type. By default, the Remote Terminal |
| Type option is set to VT 100/VT 220. |
Redirection After Boot | Enables or disables the BIOS console redirection when the operating |
| system is loaded. By default, the Redirection After Boot option is set to |
| Enabled. |
Editing system profile
You can use the System Profile Settings screen to enable system performance settings such as power management.
1.Go to System Setup Main Menu, and then click System BIOS.
2.On System BIOS, click System Profile Settings. The System Profile Settings screen is displayed.
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