diff --git a/openpower/configs/hostboot/witherspoon.config b/openpower/configs/hostboot/witherspoon.config
index 01f9587..91e3ba5 100755
--- a/openpower/configs/hostboot/witherspoon.config
+++ b/openpower/configs/hostboot/witherspoon.config
@@ -36,8 +36,8 @@
 set PCIE_HOTPLUG_CONTROLLER
 
 # turn on console output
-unset CONSOLE
-unset BMC_AST2400
+set CONSOLE
+set BMC_AST2500
 
 # Enable Kingston dimm voltage workaround
 unset KINGSTON_1_35_VOLT