Intel® Server Board M50CYP2SB Family Technical Product Specification
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11.
System Software Stack
The server board includes a system software stack that consists of the following components:
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System BIOS
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BMC firmware
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Intel® Management Engine (Intel® ME) firmware / Intel® Server Platform Services (Intel® SPS)
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Field replacement unit (FRU) and sensor data record (SDR) data.
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System CPLD firmware
Together, they configure and manage features and functions of the server system.
Many features and functions of the server system are managed jointly by the system BIOS and the BMC
firmware, including:
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IPMI watchdog timer
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Messaging support, including command bridging and user/session support
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BIOS boot flags support
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Event receiver device: The BMC receives and processes events from the BIOS
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Serial-over-LAN (SOL)
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ACPI state synchronization: The BMC tracks ACPI state changes that are provided by the BIOS
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Fault resilient booting (FRB)
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Fault resistant boot level 2 (FRB-2) is supported by the watchdog timer
functionality
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DIMM temperature monitoring: New sensors and improved acoustic management using closed-loop
fan control algorithm comprehending DIMM temperature readings
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Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager support
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Sensor and System Event Log (SEL) logging additions/enhancements (such as, additional thermal
monitoring capability)
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Embedded platform debug feature that allows capture of detailed data for later analysis by Intel
Note:
Front panel management: In an Intel Server System M50CYP2UR or M50CYP1UR family, the BMC
controls the system status LED and chassis ID LED. It supports secure lockout of certain front panel
functionality and monitors button presses. The chassis ID LED is turned on using a front panel button or a
command.
A factory installed software stack is pre-programmed on the server board during the board assembly
process, making the server board functional at first power on. However, to ensure the most reliable system
operation, it is highly recommended to check
http://downloadcenter.intel.com
for the latest available system
updates and apply them before production deployment.
System updates can be performed in several operating environments, including the UEFI shell using the
UEFI-only system update package (SUP), or under different operating systems using the System Firmware
Update Package (SFUP) utility.
As part of the initial system integration process, system integrators must program system configuration data
onto the server board using the FRUSDR utility. This action ensures the embedded platform management
subsystem can provide the best performance and cooling for the final system configuration. The FRUSDR
utility is included in the SUP and System Firmware Update Package (SFUP) packages. For additional
information, see
Section 11.2
Refer to the following Intel documents for more in depth information about the system software stack and
its functions:
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BIOS Firmware External Product Specification (EPS) for the Intel® Server Board D50TNP, M50CYP, and
D40AMP Families
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Intel NDA required
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Integrated Baseboard Management Controller Firmware External Product Specification (EPS) for the
Intel® Server System D50TNP, M50CYP, and D40AMP Families
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Intel NDA Required
