NEC N8100-14522F, User Manual

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Troubleshooting 8-35
– System Management
The parameters of BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) are set for remote
control and alert.
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BIOS/FW Updating
This menu allows you to update the software module such as BIOS and firmware of the
server by using the update disk (3.5-inch floppy disk) that is distributed from NEC
customer service representative.
After rebooting the system, an update program is started automatically from floppy disk,
and the various BIOS and firmware programs are updated.
IMPORTANT:
Do not turn off the server while the update program is
running. If the update processing is discontinued, the system becomes
unable to start.
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ROM-DOS startup FD
Creates a support disk for starting the ROM-DOS system.
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Test and diagnostics
Execute various tests on the server system to check if the server functions are normal and
if the connection between the server and additional board is normal.
After the Test and diagnostics is executed, a system check program assigned to each
model starts. See Chapter 7 for details.
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System Management
The parameters of BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) are set for remote control
and alert.
This menu's function is the same as the "System Management" of the "Maintenance
Utility".