Bios Serial Console Port - HP ProLiant DL360e User Manual

BIOS Serial Console Port

This BIOS Serial Console Port feature controls if and how video and keystrokes are redirected
through the serial port prior to OS boot.
IMPORTANT:
this case, disable the BIOS Serial Console. This feature is not supported under RBSU on Japanese
systems.
Options include:
Auto (default for newer servers)—The server checks for the presence of a VT100 compatible
client running at 9600 Baud connected to the server and automatically enables the BIOS
Serial Console for that boot if one is found. This eliminates the need to run RBSU with a local
keyboard and monitor attached to enable the BIOS Serial Console feature.
Disabled (default for older servers)
COM 1
COM 2
NOTE: Connect a null modem cable to the serial port/COM port on which BIOS Serial Console
is enabled.
This feature may interfere with non-terminal devices attached to the serial port. In
BIOS Serial Console & EMS menu 89