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Chapter 3: Configuration Software and Utilities
Updating DMI FRU Nonvolatile Storage Area
After programming the BMC FRU area, the utility programs the chassis, board, and
product FRU information to the DMI fields. The update happens only if the DMI flag
follows each FRUAREA command in the configuration file.
Cleaning Up and Exiting the Nonvolatile Storage Area
If an update was successfully performed, the utility displays a single message and then
exits.
If the utility fails, it immediately exits with an error message and an exit code.
Changing the BIOS Settings
Before you change or upgrade the BIOS, prepare the system by recording the current
BIOSsettings,obtainingtheupgradeutility,andmakingacopyofthecurrentBIOS.Read
the following subsections for information on these procedures.
Recording the Current BIOS Settings
1. Boot the computer and press F2 when you see the message:
Press F2 Key if you want to run SETUP
2. Write down the current settings in the BIOS Setup program.
Note: Do notskip step2. You willneed thesesettings to configure yourcomputer atthe
end of the procedure.