MSP8040 Series User Guide Rev. 1.2
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Configuring Node Modules
4.1.
Node Reset
To reset the CPU of a node:
SM
Node CPU serial console, IPMITOOL
From the SM
Dashboard > Monitor
Select the platform
Click on the node to reset
In section Power Commands, click on RESET
From the Node CPU serial console
Send a break sequence
From IPMITOOL
PROMPT power reset
Notes
For the node CPU serial console connection, the method is
terminal emulator specific, e.g. with a putty–type terminal
use Ctrl-break or use menu Special command and select
Break.
4.2.
Boot Order
To choose the boot order of a processor node:
KVM
Node CPU serial console
Perform a node reset (section
4.1)
Press [Del] or [F2] when prompted to enter the bios
setup menu
Select the Boot tab to display the current boot order
To choose the Boot Option Priority
Use the up or down arrow key to select a boot device
Press Enter to select the device to position
Select the Save & Exit tab
Select Save Changes and Reset
Perform a node reset (section
4.1)
Press [Del] or [F2] when prompted to enter the bios setup
menu
Select the Boot tab to display the current boot order
To choose the Boot Option Priority
Use the up or down arrow key to select a boot device
Press Enter to select the device to position
Select the Save & Exit tab
Select Save Changes and Reset
Notes
You could boot from LAN, from virtual media or from disk on board.
The default Boot Priority Order is: virtual media (if open), hard drive (if installed), Fabric Interface LAN, Base
Interface LAN.
