Shared
The serial port is available for use by POST and the operating
system; however, the mini-BMC can still monitor the serial data for
a take-control sequence.
Pre-Boot
The mini-BMC has control of the serial port before the operating
system is booted; however, after the operating system is booted,
the mini-BMC will not have access to the serial port until you turn
off the server or reset the settings.
Dedicated
The mini-BMC has complete control of the serial port. POST and
the operating system will not be allowed to use the serial port.
Disabled
The mini-BMC has access to the serial port.
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Reboot System on NMI
This option sets the mini-BMC timer to automatically reboot the server after
a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) occurs. Enabled is the default setting.
- User Account Settings
Select this choice to view the user account settings for the mini-BMC.
- BMC Network Configuration
Select this choice to configure specific network settings for the mini-BMC.
- BMC System Event Log
Select this choice to view the mini-BMC system-event log, which contains
all system-error messages that have been generated. Use the arrow keys
to move among pages in the log. Run the diagnostic programs to get more
information about the error codes. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual
on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD for instructions for solving the
problems. Select Clear BMC System Event Log to clear the mini-BMC
system-event logs.
v
Event/Error Logs
Select this choice to view or clear error logs.
– System Event/Error Log
Select this choice to view the system-event and error messages that the
system generated during POST and run time by the SMI handler and by the
service processor. The most recent event or error is displayed first. Use the
Down Arrow key to view the older entries, and use the Up Arrow key to view
the newer entries. Select Clear system logs and press Enter to erase the
system event/error log.
v Save Settings
Select this choice to save the changes that you have made in the settings.
v Restore Settings
Select this choice to cancel the changes that you have made in the settings and
restore the previous settings.
v Load Default Settings
Select this choice to cancel the changes that you have made in the settings and
restore the factory settings.
v Exit Setup
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