Chapter 4: AMI BIOS

IP Address Configuration

Parameter Selector

This item displays the parameter of your IP Address configuration.

IP Address Source

Select the source of this machine's IP address. If Static is selected, you will need to know and enter manually the IP address of this machine below. If DHCP is selected, the BIOS will search for a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server in the network it is attached to, and request the next available IP address. The options are DHCP and Static.

IP Address

This item displays the IP address for the IPMI connection detected.

Current IP Address in BMC

This item displays the current IP address used for your IPMI connection.

MAC Address Configuration

This submenu displays the following MAC Address Configuration information.

Parameter Selector

Use this feature to select the parameter of your Mac Address configuration.

MAC Address

This item displays the MAC address of this computer used for your IPMI con- nection.

Current MAC Address in BMC

This item displays the current MAC address used for your IPMI connection.

Subnet Mask Configuration

Subnet masks tell the network which subnet this machine belongs to. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255.

Parameter Selector

Use this feature to select the parameter of your Subnet Masks configuration.

Subnet Mask

This item displays the current subnet mask setting for your IPMI connection.

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SUPER MICRO Computer X8DTG-DF user manual IP Address Configuration, MAC Address Configuration, Subnet Mask Configuration