Using the System Setup Program 55Serial Communication ScreenTable 2-6 lists the options and descriptions for the information fields thatappear on the Serial Communication screen.OS Watchdog Timer(Disabled default)NOTE: This feature is usable only with operating systemsthat support WDAT implementations of the AdvancedConfiguration and Power Interface (ACPI) 3.0bspecification.Sets a timer that monitors the operating system foractivity and aids in recovery if the system stopsresponding. When this field is set to Enabled, theoperating system is allowed to initialize the timer. Whenset to Disabled, the timer is not initialized.Table 2-6. Serial Communication Screen OptionsOption DescriptionSerial Communication(On without ConsoleRedirection default)Options are On without Console Redirection, On withConsole Redirection via COM1, On with ConsoleRedirection via COM2, and Off.External Serial Connector(COM1 default)Specifies whether COM1, COM2, or Remote AccessDevice has access to the external serial connector forserial communications.Failsafe Baud Rate(115200 default)Displays the failsafe baud rate used for consoleredirection when the baud rate cannot be negotiatedautomatically with the remote terminal. This rateshould not be adjusted.Remote Terminal Type(VT 100/VT 220 default)Select either VT 100/VT 220 or ANSI.Redirection After Boot(Enabled default)Enables or disables BIOS console redirection after yoursystem boots to the operating system.Table 2-5. Integrated Devices Screen Options (continued)Option Description
