Users Guide

Configuring Your Managed System 23
Baseboard Management Controller Configuration
You can perform basic BMC configuration using the Remote Access Configuration Utility during system
startup. See Figure 2-1. For more advanced configuration options, see the instructions for the
SYSCFG.EXE utility in the Deployment Toolkit 2.1 User’s Guide.
Figure 2-1. Remote Access Configuration Utility
Entering the Remote Access Configuration Utility
1 Turn on or restart your system.
2 Press < Ctrl-E > when prompted after POST.
If your operating system begins to load before you press <
Crtl-E >, allow the system to finish
booting, and then restart your system and try again.
Remote Access Configuration Utility Options
Table 2-1 lists the Remote Access Configuration Utility options and shows how to configure the BMC on
a managed system. After entering all settings, press <Esc> and select one of the following:
• Save Changes and Exit - Keep all entries made in the Remote Access Configuration Utility.
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Discard Changes and Exit - Undo all entries made in the Remote Access Configuration Utility.
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Return to Setup - Continue using the Remote Access Configuration Utility.