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Using the System Setup Program
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Disabling a Forgotten Password
See "Disabling a Forgotten Password" on page 145.
Baseboard Management Controller Configuration
The Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) enables configuring, monitoring, and recovery of systems
remotely. BMC provides the following features:
• Uses the system’s integrated NIC
• Enables fault logging and SNMP alerting
• Provides access to system event log and sensor status
• Allows control of system functions including power on and off
• Functions independently of the system’s power state or the system’s operating system
• Provides text console redirection for system setup, text-based utilities, and operating system consoles
NOTE:
To remotely access the BMC through the integrated NIC, you must connect the network connection to
integrated NIC1.
For additional information on using BMC, see the documentation for the BMC and systems management
applications.
Entering the BMC Setup Module
1
Turn on or restart your system.
2
Press <
Ctrl-E
> when prompted after POST.
If your operating system begins to load before you press <
Crtl-E
>, allow the system to finish
booting, and then restart your system and try again.
BMC Setup Module Options
For information about the BMC Setup Module options and how to configure the emergency management
port (EMP), see the
BMC User’s Guide .