134COTS Servers
IBM x306m BIOS settings
The BIOS settings on the IBM x306m server shipped through Nortel are correct. These settings can be viewed at Table 8 "IBM x306m default BIOS settings" (page 134).
Table 8
IBM x306m default BIOS settings
BIOS value | Default setting |
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Devices and I/O port - serial port A | Enabled |
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Devices and I/O port - baud rate | 9600 baud |
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Devices and I/O port - console type | PC ANSI |
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Devices and I/O port - flow control | Off |
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Devices and I/O port - continue C.R. after POST | On |
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Devices and I/O port - type of connector | |
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Start options - legacy USB support | Disabled |
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The IBM x306m server default BIOS settings can be changed by a BIOS reset or other maintenance activity. To return the BIOS settings to the appropriate values, see “Changing the BIOS settings on an IBM x306m server” (page 134) for instructions.
For information about how to enable or disable the BIOS password on the IBM x306m server see “Setting the IBM x306m server BIOS password” (page 136).
Changing the BIOS settings on an IBM x306m server
Step Action
1Press the Power switch to boot the server.
The server boots and the Press F1 for Configuration/Setup message appears on the maintenance terminal.
Note: If the server is already up and running, power the server off and on or press the reset button to reboot and receive the Press F1 for Configuration/Setup message.
2Press F1 to invoke the IBM x306m server Configuration/Setup Utility.
The Configuration/Setup Utility menu screen appears.
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