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An LCD panel configured to be attached to a server system and coupled to a management card of the server system includes an LCD display. The panel includes a plurality of alphanumeric keys for entering alphanumeric strings that are displayed on the LCD display, and a plurality of navigation keys for

An LCD panel configured to be attached to a server system and coupled to a management card of the server system includes an LCD display. The panel includes a plurality of alphanumeric keys for entering alphanumeric strings that are displayed on the LCD display, and a plurality of navigation keys for navigating through a menu displayed on the LCD display and selecting menu items.

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What is claimed is: 1. An LCD panel configured to be attached to a computer server system and coupled to a server management card of the computer server system, the LCD panel comprising: an LCD display; a plurality of alphanumeric keys for entering alphanumeric strings that are displayed on the LCD

What is claimed is: 1. An LCD panel configured to be attached to a computer server system and coupled to a server management card of the computer server system, the LCD panel comprising: an LCD display; a plurality of alphanumeric keys for entering alphanumeric strings that are displayed on the LCD display; a plurality of navigation keys for navigating through a menu displayed on the LCD display and selecting menu items; and a lockout key for gaining and releasing control of the management card. 2. The LCD panel of claim 1, and further comprising: an LED associated with the lockout key for indicating a lockout status. 3. The LCD panel of claim 1, wherein the LCD panel is configured to retrieve and display computer server status information, and transmit computer server configuration information. 4. The LCD panel of claim 2, wherein the LED is off when the management card is not being controlled by a user. 5. The LCD panel of claim 2, wherein the LED is on when the management card is being controlled through the LCD panel. 6. The LCD panel of claim 3, wherein the LED flashes on and off when the management card is being controlled through a connection other than the LCD panel. 7. The LCD panel of claim 1, wherein the LCD panel is configured to display error information during start-up of the server system. 8. The LCD panel of claim 1, wherein the LCD display is a 2×20 display. 9. An LCD panel configured to be coupled to a management card of a server system, the LCD panel comprising: user input means for entering data; display means for displaying information; and lockout means for gaining control of the management card, thereby preventing control of the management card through connections other than the LCD panel. 10. The LCD panel of claim 9, wherein the user input means includes a plurality of alphanumeric keys for entering alphanumeric strings. 11. The LCD panel of claim 10, wherein the user input means includes a plurality of navigation keys for navigating through a menu displayed by the display means and selecting menu items. 12. The LCD panel of claim 9, and further comprising: light emitting means associated with the lockout means for indicating a lockout status. 13. The LCD panel of claim 12, wherein the light emitting means is off when the management card is not being controlled by a user. 14. The LCD panel of claim 12, wherein the light emitting means is on when the management card is being controlled through the LCD panel. 15. The LCD panel of claim 12, wherein the light emitting means flashes on and off when the management card is being controlled through a connection other than the LCD panel. 16. The LCD panel of claim 9, and further comprising: means for retrieving server status information from the management card. 17. The LCD panel of claim 9, and further comprising: means for transmitting server configuration information to the management card. 18. The LCD panel of claim 9, wherein the LCD panel is configured to display error information during start-up of the server system. 19. A method of sending and receiving information with an LCD panel, the method comprising: connecting the LCD panel to a management card of a server system; gaining control of the management card by pressing a lockout key on the LCD panel; entering data with alphanumeric keys of the LCD panel; transmitting entered data to the management card; and displaying information received from the management card on an LCD display of the LCD panel.