The BIOS Setup for the IDS-4220 and IDS-4230 Sensors

The BIOS Setup for the IDS-4220 and IDS-4230 Sensors

Connecting to the serial console of an IDS sensor is useful should a problem arise in the IDS sensor software that prevents access to the sensor either through the IDM or Secure Shell. A serial connection through either a terminal server or directly through a serial cable connection provides direct access to the IDS sensor console without the requirement of a keyboard or monitor. To redirect the consoles of the IDS-4220 and 4230 sensors to the serial port, the following BIOS changes are required. As with the 4210, these changes need to be performed locally on the sensor using a keyboard and monitor since redirection has not yet been configured.

1. Boot or reboot the sensor.

2. During POST, press F2 when prompted to enter BIOS setup.

3. Select Console Redirection on the Server menu.

4. Change the COM Port Address from Disabled to 3F8.

5. Make sure all other settings match the following:

   • IRQ# 4

   • Baud Rate: 9600

   • Console Type: PC ANSI

   • Flow Control: CTS/RTS + CD

6. Press Esc to return to the Server menu.

7. Click Exit Saving Changes on the Exit menu.

8. When asked to confirm the changes, press Y and then Enter.