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Emergency Management Port (EMP)
The COM2 serial port on your N440BX server can be configured for use as an
Emergency Management Port. EMP provides a level of system management during
power-down, pre-boot and post-boot situations. It can be achieved via a point-to-
point RS-232 connection or an external modem. EMP provides access to these
basic management features:
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System Power up
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System power down (Not available when in restricted mode)
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System reset (Not available when in restricted mode)
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Access to the System Event Log, FRU and Sensor Data Records
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Access to BIOS console Redirection
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Password protection
The EMP is intended for use only in a secure environment. A simple password can
be configured to provide a rudimentary level of security.
The COM2 port on the N440BX can be used for three different purposes:
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Normal serial communications port
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Console Redirection
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EMP
When the port is being used for EMP purposes and the Access Mode has been set
to always active in the BIOS, then it is unavailable for any other use.
PCI Auto Configuration
The PCI auto-configuration utility works in conjunction with the Set-up program to
support PCI add-in boards in the system. When you turn on the system power after
installing a PCI board, the BIOS automatically configures interrupts, DMA channels,
I/O space, and so on. The PCI auto-configuration program complies with version 2.1
of the PCI BIOS specification.
IDE Auto Configuration
If you install an IDE drive in the system, the IDE auto-configuration utility
automatically detects and configures the drive for operation in the system. This
utility eliminates the need to enter the Set-up program after you install an IDE drive.
Expansion Slots
The system has two 16-bit ISA/AT-compatible and four PCI-compatible expansion
slots. One ISA and one PCI slot are shared so this provides system expansion of up
to five add-in cards.
