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1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support.
2. Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers and Storage from the
Select your product list.
3. From Family list, select ThinkServer TS200, and click Continue.
Enabling and configuring Serial over LAN (SOL)
Establish a Serial over LAN (SOL) connection to manage servers from a remote location. You can
remotely view and change the BIOS settings, restart the server, identify the server, and perform other
management functions. Any standard Telnet client application can access the SOL connection.
To enable and configure the server for SOL, you must update and configure the UEFI code; update and
configure the integrated management module (IMM) firmware; update and configure the Ethernet
controller firmware; and enable the operating system for an SOL connection.
UEFI update and configuration
To update and configure the UEFI code to enable SOL, complete the following steps:
1. Update the UEFI code:
a. Download the latest version of the UEFI code from http://www.lenovo.com/support.
b. Update the UEFI code, following the instructions that come with the update file that you
downloaded.
2. Update the IMM firmware:
a. Download the latest version of the IMM firmware from http://www.lenovo.com/support.
b. Update the IMM firmware, following the instructions that come with the update file that you
downloaded.
3. Configure the UEFI settings:
a. When you are prompted to start the Configuration/Setup Utility program, restart the server and
press F1.
b. Select System Settings → Devices and I/O Ports.
c. Select Console Redirection Settings; then, make sure that the values are set as follows:
v COM Port 1: Enable
v Remote Console: Enable
v Serial Port Sharing: Enable
v Serial Port Access Mode: Dedicated COM1 Settings
v Baud Rate: 115200
v Data Bits: 8
v Parity: None Stop
v Bits: 1
v Thermal Emulation: ANSI
v Active After Boot: Enable
v Flow Control: Hardware
d. Press Esc twice to exit the Devices and I/O Ports section of the Configuration/Setup Utility
program.
e. Select Save Settings; then, press Enter.
f. Press Enter to confirm.
g. Select Exit Setup; then, press Enter.
h. Make sure that Yes, exit the Setup Utility is selected; then, press Enter.
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