Intel AC450NX Setting Up the Server for the EMP

Chapter 7 Emergency Management Port Console: How to Use
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Setting Up the Server for the EMP
To use the EMP, you must configure the server’s BIOS with specific settings. These settings are
found in the BIOS Server menu and the Console Redirection submenu. The BIOS settings
section, found earlier in this document, shows all the available options. This section focuses on the
settings that must be configured in order to use the EMP.
Serv er Menu
All EMP related settings occur in the Server main menu. Change only the items below; all other
default settings should remain the same.
EMP Password Switch & EMP Password: Anytime an attempt to initiate a connection is made,
a prompt for the user password appears. If no EMP password is setup, then anyone can access the
EMP by clicking OK.
In the EMP Password area of the Server menu, the EMP Password Switch option must be set to
enable. Then type in a password of up to eight alphanumeric characters. If a beep is heard, the
password was accepted.
EMP Access Modes: Choose either Disabled, Pre-boot, or Always Active, depending on the type
of EMP access needed. The tables above show what is available with a given setting.
EMP Restricted Mode Access: Set Restricted Mode to either enabled or disabled as needed. If in
enabled mode, this means that EMP Console’s server control options, Power off and Reset, are
unavailable, except power on. In disabled mode, these same server control options are available.
EMP Direct Connect/Modem Mode: Select Direct Connect if a null modem serial cable directly
connects the server’s COM 2 port to the EMP Console client machine. If they are connected via a
modem, select Modem Mode.
Console Re direct ion Submenu
The settings in the Console Redirection Submenu of the Server menu must be set exactly as noted
to be able to use the EMP.
COM Port Address: Select 2F8. This is the COM 2 port that must be used by the EMP. The
IRQ# setting is automatically populated with the correct number based on the COM Port Address
choice.
Baud Rate: Select 19.2k.
Flow Control: Select CTS/RTS + CD.