Serial Console for IBM x336 DB9 Port Settings ?

From: Joe Thykattil (thykattil_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 09/29/04 

Date: 29 Sep 2004 05:45:49 -0700

Trying out an eval IBM x336 Intel 1U server for a possible Linux
platform.

The system has a DB9 serial port on the back. How can this port be
used for a serial console?

What are the BAUD, number of bits,stop,and parity settings for use as
a console?

Thanks,

Joe Thykattil

thykattil@yahoo.com