notes on BIOS setup for xvm-host-[1234]

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+In the Dell PowerEdge SC1435 servers delivered July 2008,
+there are several BIOS settings that need to be frobbed on setup.
+
+in the setup screen at F2:
+- CPU -> Virtualization Technology: on
+- Boot Sequence: disable NIC
+- Integrated Devices -> Embedded Gb NIC: turn off PXE
+
+in the setup screen for remote management, at Ctrl-E:
+- IP is (main IP) =~ s/18.181.0/10.5.128/
+  e.g. 10.5.128.221 for citadel-station == 18.181.0.221
+
+These are the settings made on xvm-host-2 aka aperture-science.
+The settings on xvm-host-1 aka citadel-station may be slightly
+different, and should be reconciled with these.  At time of writing,
+xvm-host-[34] remain in their shipping boxes.