TYAN M3289 User Manual page 15

recorded in the SEL. Certain pre-programmed actions may take place such as system
reboot or system shutdown.
Field Replaceable Unit Information Storage (FRU)
Chassis, Board, Product and other important service information are stored and
secured in an area generally known as FRU.
Real Time Clock (RTC)
SMDC maintains its own RTC for scheduling events and keeps it in sync with system
RTC.
Upgrade BMC Firmware
The BMC supports Firmware Flash through IPMI firmware commands. The Firmware is
stored in boot block flash part. The boot block section code is normally programmed in-
factory and it provides protection against accidental flash failure or power loss.
BMC Firmware may be upgraded from a remote console running Tyan System
Operator (TSO). See TSO section for details.
"Always Ready"
SMDC runs on stand-by power; all monitoring and alerting operations of BMC can
begin full operation by using only standby power.
Tyan System Operator ™ (TSO)
TSO is a software tool created specifically for IPMI-compliant systems with SMDC. It
intends to provide IT managers the ability to monitor, control and diagnose their Tyan
server boards with ease and flexibility in a remote configuration. See Chapter 3:
Software Information for further details.
OEM Drivers
Tyan may provide driver support for other third party software at request. Contact your
Tyan support representative for more details.
Front Panel LED and Buzzer (Optional)
In additional to standard BMC functionalities, BMC firmware may control Front Panel
LED and motherboard Buzzer for error warning and display.
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