Chapter 4 Bios Setup; Introduction; Entering Bios Setup (Local Video Display); Entering Bios Setup (Serial Port Console) - ADLINK Technology CoreModule 720 Reference Manual

Chapter 4

Introduction

This section assumes the user is familiar with general BIOS Setup and does not attempt to describe the BIOS
functions. Refer to "BIOS Setup Menus " on page 37
ADLINK has added to or modified any of the standard BIOS functions, these functions will be described.

Entering BIOS Setup (Local Video Display)

To enter BIOS Setup using a local video display for the CoreModule 720:
1. Turn on the display and the power supply to the CoreModule 720.
2. Start Setup by pressing the [Del] or [F2] keys (F2 allows you to load previous settings) when the
following message appears on the boot screen.
Please wait. This will take a few seconds.
NOTE If the setting for Fast Boot is [Enabled], the system may not enter the BIOS set
up if you do not press the <Del> or <F2> keys early in the boot sequence.
3. Follow the instructions on the right side of the screen to navigate through the selections and modify any
settings.

Entering BIOS Setup (Serial Port Console)

This section describes how to enter the BIOS setup through a remote serial terminal or PC.
1. Turn on the power supply to the CoreModule 720 and enter the BIOS Setup Utility using a local video
display.
2. Ensure the BIOS feature Serial Port Console Redirection is set to [Enabled] under the Advanced menu.
3. Accept the default options or make your own selections for the balance of the Console Redirection
fields and record your settings.
4. Ensure you select the type of remote serial terminal you will be using and record your selection.
5. Select Save Changes and Exit and then shut down the CoreModule 720.
6. Connect the remote serial terminal (or the PC with communications software) to the COM0 serial port
on the CoreModule 720.
7. Turn on the remote serial terminal or PC and set it to the settings you selected in the earlier in the
procedure.
The default settings for the CoreModule 720 are:
ANSI
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115200
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8 bits
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no parity
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1 stop bit
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no flow control (None)
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Disabled Recorder Mode
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Disabled Resolution 100x31
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[80x24] for Legacy OS Redirection
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CoreModule 720
BIOS Setup
Reference Manual
in this chapter for a map of the BIOS Setup settings. If
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