Using The Computer As A Remote Console; Serial Port - IBM 867413x - Eserver xSeries 330 8674 Hardware Maintenance Manual

The following table shows the pin-number assignments for the auxiliary-device
connector on the end of the cable.
Table 13. Auxiliary or pointing-device-connector (6 pin female) number assignments
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6

Using the computer as a remote console

If you plan to install the computer in a rack away from the end-user workspace,
you must purchase a third-party KVM Extender System to provide communication
between the keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
Refer to the KVM Extender System documentation for instructions on installation
and setup.

Serial port

Your computer has one standard serial port. Some application programs require
specific ports, and some modems function properly only at certain communication
port addresses. You might need to use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to
change communication port address assignments to prevent or resolve address
conflicts. This serial port is also manually configurable from inside of the
computer. The following table lists the function of each of the connectors that you
can use to manually configure the serial port. You will also need to refer to the
figure in "System board options connectors" on page 44.
Table 14. Serial port connectors on the system board
Connectors
J52
J51
J53
Viewing or changing the serial-port assignments: To view or change the
serial-port assignments:
1. Restart the computer and watch the monitor screen.
2. When the message
3. From the main menu, select Devices and I/O Ports; then, press Enter.
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Signal
Data
Not connected
Ground
+5 V dc
Clock
Not connected
Port Description
Serial A/Systems Default connection. Used by OS and Advanced System
Management Port Management Processor. Modem can be connected so that
the system can dial out during problems.
Serial Port B Used by OS only.
Management Port Used by Advanced System Management Processor to
utilize modem dial up functions.
6 5
3
4
1
2
appears, press F1.