Setting Up the Server for the EMP
To use the EMP, you must configure the server's BIOS with specific settings. These settings take place in two submenus of the BIOS Server menu: System Management Submenu and Console Redirect Submenu. (Refer to Chapter 3, “Configuring Your System,” for BIOS Setup information.) The following shows what settings must be configured to use the EMP.
System Management Submenu
All EMP related settings occur from the System Management Submenu of the Server main menu. Change only the items below; all other default settings should remain the same.
EMP Password: Anytime you attempt to initiate a connection, a prompt for the user password appears. If you never set up the EMP password, anyone can access the EMP by clicking OK at the password prompt.
In the EMP Password area of the System Management Submenu, type in a password of up to eight alphanumeric characters. If a beep is heard, the password was not accepted and a different password must be entered.
EMP Access Modes: Choose either Disabled,
EMP Restricted Mode Access: Set Restricted Mode to either enabled or disabled as needed. If in enabled mode, this means that the EMP's server control options (Power On/Off and Reset) are not available. 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 client machine. If they are connected via a modem, select Modem Mode.
Console Redirection Submenu
These 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 automatically populates with the correct number based on the COM Port Address choice.
Baud Rate: Select appropriate speed.
Console Type: Choose PC ANSI.
Flow Control: Choose CTS/RTS + CD.
