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 Util ities
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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