Owners Manual

Option Description
Serial
Communication
Selects serial communication devices (Serial Device 1 and Serial Device 2) in BIOS. BIOS console redirection can
also be enabled and the port address can be specified. This option is set to Auto by default.
Serial Port
Address
Enables you to set the port address for serial devices. This option is set to Serial Device 1=COM2, Serial
Device 2=COM1 by default.
NOTE: You can use only Serial Device 2 for the Serial Over LAN (SOL) feature. To use console
redirection by SOL, configure the same port address for console redirection and the serial device.
NOTE: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX setting saved in iDRAC. The
serial MUX setting can independently be changed in iDRAC. Loading the BIOS default settings
from within the BIOS setup utility may not always revert the serial MUX setting to the default
setting of Serial Device 1.
External Serial
Connector
Enables you to associate the External Serial Connector to Serial Device 1, Serial Device 2, or the Remote Access
Device by using this option.
NOTE: Only Serial Device 2 can be used for Serial Over LAN (SOL). To use console redirection by
SOL, configure the same port address for console redirection and the serial device.
NOTE: Every time the system boots, the BIOS syncs the serial MUX setting saved in iDRAC. The
serial MUX setting can independently be changed in iDRAC. Loading the BIOS default settings
from within the BIOS setup utility may not always revert this setting to the default setting of
Serial Device 1.
Failsafe Baud Rate Specifies the failsafe baud rate for console redirection. The BIOS attempts to determine the baud rate
automatically. This failsafe baud rate is used only if the attempt fails, and the value must not be changed. This
option is set to 115200 by default.
Remote Terminal
Type
Sets the remote console terminal type. This option is set to VT 100/VT 220 by default.
Redirection After
Boot
Enables or disables the BIOS console redirection when the operating system is loaded. This option is set to
Enabled by default.
Related tasks
Viewing Serial Communication
Related reference
Serial Communication
System Profile Settings
You can use the System Profile Settings screen to enable specific system performance settings such as power management.
Related tasks
System Profile Settings details
Viewing System Profile Settings
Related reference
System BIOS
Viewing System Profile Settings
To view the System Profile Settings screen, perform the following steps:
Steps
1. Turn on, or restart your system.
Pre-operating system management applications
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