To configure the dedicated Veritas Remote Management Interface (IPMI) LAN settings in the BIOS

1. Connect a standard video cable between the VGA (Video Graphics Array) port and the computer monitor
2. Connect a keyboard to a USB port at the rear of the Flex 5150 appliance.
3. Ensure that the power cords are connected to a power supply and press the power switch on the front panel.
4. The prompt about accessing the BIOS at the beginning of the startup cycle appears. Wait until the Veritas logo shows up and press F2 to enter the initial BIOS setup screen. The initial setup dialog box appears and prompts you.
   

   Warning:

   When you are in the BIOS, do not perform any other steps other than the ones mentioned in this section.

   Note:

   If you miss the initial setup dialog box prompt in step 4, the appliance shell appears. Shut down and restart the appliance and try accessing the BIOS menu again.

   The Setup Menu page appears and the Main menu option should be highlighted.

   
5. Use the down key on the keyboard and navigate to the Server Management menu option. Press Enter.
6. Press the up or down key on the keyboard to navigate to BMC LAN Configuration. Press Enter.
7. The BMC LAN Configuration options screen appears.
   
8. Navigate to the Dedicated Management LAN Configuration option. Use the information supplied by the customer to fill in the following fields: IP Source, IP address, Subnet mask, Gateway IP.
   
9. To save your BIOS changes, press F10.
   
10. Press Y to save and exit. The appliance restarts itself.