Chapter 6: BIOS
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Current Configuration Address source
This feature allows the user to select the source of the IP address for this computer. If Static
is selected, you will need to know the IP address of this computer and enter it to the system
manually in the field. If DHCP is selected, the BIOS will search for a DHCP (Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol) server in the network that is attached to and request the next available
IP address for this computer. The options are
DHCP
and Static.
Station IP Address
This item displays the Station IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and in
dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253).
Subnet Mask
This item displays the sub-network that this computer belongs to. The value of each three-
digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255.
Station MAC Address
This item displays the Station MAC address for this computer. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit
hexadecimal numbers.
Gateway IP Address
This item displays the Gateway IP address for this computer. This should be in decimal and
in dotted quad form (i.e., 172.31.0.1).
VLAN
Enabling this item displays the virtual LAN settings. The options are Enabled and
Disabled
.
Update IPMI_LAN Configuration
Select Yes for the BIOS to implement all IP/MAC address changes at the next system boot.
The options are
No
and Yes.
*If the item above set to Yes, the following items will become available for user's
configuration:
IPMI_LAN Selection
This item displays the IPMI_LAN setting. The default setting is
Failover
.
VLAN
Enabling this item displays the virtual LAN settings. The options are Enabled and
Disabled
.
Configuration Address Source
