Dell PowerEdge M600 - Manual (Page 86)

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Using the System Setup Program
Serial Communication Screen
The blade has a single serial port (COM1) which can be enabled for console
redirection through the IMC. Table 2-6 lists the options and descriptions for
the information fields that appear on the Serial Communication screen.
MAC Address Displays the MAC address for a particular integrated NIC.
This field does not have user-selectable settings.
Capability Detected Displays the features provided by the hardware key
installed in the TOE_KEY socket on the system board.
NOTE:
Some features may require the installation of an
additional driver.
OS Watchdog Timer
(Disabled default). If set to Enabled, the operating system will restart the
system if it locks up, based on the expiration of a timer. If
set to Disabled, in the event of a system lockup, no timer
will be set and the OS will not restart the system in the
event of a lockup.
I/OAT DMA Engine
(PowerEdge M600 only.
Disabled default). If set to Enabled, the I/O Acceleration Technology feature
is enabled for network controllers that support this
technology.
Table 2-6. Serial Communication Screen Options
Option Description
Serial Communication
(Off default) Options are On with Console Redirection via COM1, and
Off.
Failsafe Baud Rate
(115200 default) Displays the failsafe baud rate used for console redirection
when the baud rate cannot be negotiated automatically
with the remote terminal.
Remote Terminal Type
(VT 100/VT 220
default) Select either VT 100/VT 220 or ANSI.
Redirection After Boot
(Enabled default) Enables or disables BIOS console redirection after your
system boots to the operating system.
Table 2-5. Integrated Devices Screen Options (continued)
Option Description