Appendix A
Configuring BIOS and POST
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If you choose DHCP, the server’s IP address is retrieved from your
network’s DHCP server and displayed using the following format:
Current IP address in BMC : xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
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If you choose Static to assign the IP address manually, perform the
following steps:
i. Type the IP address in the IP Address field.
You can also enter the subnet mask and default gateway settings in their
respective fields.
ii. Select Commit and press Return to commit the changes.
iii. Select Refresh and press Return to see your new settings displayed in
the Current IP address in BMC field.
6. Start a web browser and type the service processor’s IP address in the
browser’s URL field.
7. When you are prompted for a user name and password, type the following:
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User Name:
root
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Password:
password
The Sun Integrated Lights Out Manager main GUI screen is displayed.
8. Click the Remote Control tab.
9. Click the Redirection tab.
10. Set the color depth for the redirection console at either 6 or 8 bits.
Click the Start Redirection button.
11. When you are prompted for a user name and password, type the following:
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User Name:
root
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Password:
password
The current POST screen is displayed.
Change POST Options
These instructions are optional, but you can use them to change the operations that
the server performs during POST testing. To change POST options:
1. Initialize the BIOS Setup utility by pressing the F2 key while the system is
performing the power-on self-test (POST).
The BIOS Main menu screen is displayed.
2. Select Boot.
