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Chapter 2 Installation and BIOS Setup
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.
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.
The following items are assigned IP addresses automatically if DHCP is selected, or they can
be configured manually if Static is selected.
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., 192.168.10.253).
Security Settings
This menu allows the user to configure the following security settings for the system.
Password Check
Select Setup for the system to check for a password at Setup. Select Always for the system to
check for a password at bootup or upon entering the BIOS Setup utility. The options are Setup
and Always.
Administrator Password
Use this feature to set the administrator password which is required to enter the BIOS setup
utility. The length of the password should be from 3 characters to 20 characters long.
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