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Troubleshooting 8-37
Function of Maintenance Tools
The following functions can be executed in the Maintenance Tools.
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Maintenance Utility
The Off-line Maintenance Utility is started in Maintenance Utility. The Off-line Maintenance Utility is an
OS-independent maintenance program. When you are unable to start the OS-dependent NEC ESMPRO to
troubleshoot a problem, the Off-line Maintenance Utility can be used.
IMPORTANT:
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The Off-line Maintenance Utility is intended for use of your service representative. The
ExpressBuilder DVD you have created contain a file that describes operation of the utility, but
do not attempt to use the utility by yourself. Contact your service representative and follow
instructions.
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See the on-line help for details of the Off-line Maintenance Utility. For further information, ask
your service representative.
The Off-line Maintenance Utility provides the following features.
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IPMI Information Viewer
Provides the functions to view the system event log (SEL), sensor data record (SDR), and filed replaceable unit
(FRU) and to make a backup copy of them.
Using this feature, you can find system errors and events to determine a maintenance part.
– BIOS Setup Viewer
Provides the functions to export the current configuration data defined with the SETUP utility to a text file.
– System Information Viewer
Provides the functions to view information on the processor and the BIOS and export it to a text file.
– System Information Management
Provides the function to make a back-up copy of your data.
Without the backup data, the system-specific information and/or configuration may not be restored.
Only the authorized personnel is allowed to restore the backup data.
– System Management
The parameters of BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) are set for remote control and alert.