Configuration Software And Utilities; Service Partition (Optional); Configuration Utilities; System Software Update Sequence - Intel SCB2 - Server Board Motherboard Product Manual

4 Configuration Software and Utilities

Service Partition (Optional)

When you are setting up your server system, you can install a service partition onto your hard drive.
The service partition includes utilities, and other software that be run locally or remotely to assist in
system management. The service partition uses approximately 30 to 40 MB of hard disk space.
NOTE
It is highly recommended that you install the service partition before
installing an operating system. For more information, see the Service
Partition section in the Installation Guide for the Intel Server Control. This
document is included on the Resource CD-ROM shipped with your SCB2
server board.

Configuration Utilities

System Software Update Sequence

When you update the system software, you should do it in the following order.
1. Update BIOS
2. Update firmware (BMC & HSC)
3. Update FRU/SDR
4. Unplug system for 30 seconds
5. Clear CMOS via front panel
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