How to Configure the Serial Port

1. Connect either a terminal or a laptop running terminal emulation software directly to the serial port.

   Use the following terminal settings:

   8,n,1: eight data bits, no parity, one stop bit

   9600 baud rate

   Disable software flow control (XON/XOFF)

2. Power on the server.

   Console output appears on the serial port.

   If the output does not appear, it might be necessary to configure the output in the BIOS. Use the following step to configure the output in the BIOS.

3. If necessary, check the BIOS settings.
   1. During POST, press F2 (F4 on a remote keyboard) during the boot process to enter the BIOS.
   2. Use the Right Arrow key to navigate to the Server tab.

      The left and right arrow keys allow you to access the BIOS Setup Utility menu tabs.

   3. Use the Down Arrow key to highlight the Remote Access Configuration option, and press Enter.

      The Configure Remote Access type and parameters submenu screen appears.

   4. Use the Down arrow to highlight the External Serial Port option.
   5. Use the - and + key to change the External Serial Port setting from SP to System.
   6. To save the change and exit BIOS, press the F10 key.
4. If the OS includes GRUB, it might be necessary to configure it as well.
   1. When the GRUB menu appears, press “e” to edit it.
   2. Type -B console = ttya to direct output to the serial console.