The Configuration/Setup Utility program includes settings that can be enabled and disabled to configure the network interface in the computer. These settings are the following:
vFlash over LAN (Update POST/BIOS over Network)
vWake on LAN
Flash over LAN (update POST/BIOS over network)
Note: For local Flash (BIOS/VPD) update, see “Flash (BIOS/VPD) update procedure” on page 130.
This setting is used to enable or disable the Flash over LAN feature. When the feature is enabled, the system programs, in the computer, can be updated remotely from a network server. If the administrator password is set in the computer, it does not have to be entered by the server.
To access the Flash over LAN setting, use the following procedure.
1.Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program. See “Setup Utility program” on page 122.
2.Select System Security.
3.Select POST/BIOS Update from the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu.
4.To enable Flash over LAN, select Enabled. To disable Flash over LAN, select Disabled.
5.Press Esc twice to return to the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu.
6.Before you exit from the program, select Save Settings from the Configuration/Setup Utility program menu.
7.To exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program, press Esc and follow the instructions on the screen.
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