Ipmi Configuration - Silicon Graphics Octane III User Manual

4: Octane III Workstation BIOS Information

IPMI Configuration

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Performance Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer. The options
are Enabled and Disabled.
Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) is a set of common interfaces that IT
administrators can use to monitor system health and to manage the system as a whole. For more
information on the IPMI specifications, please visit Intel's website at www.intel.com.
Status of BMC
Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) manages the interface between system management
software and platform hardware. This is an informational feature which returns the status code of
the BMC micro controller.
View BMC System Event Log
This feature displays the BMC System Event Log (SEL). It shows the total number of entries of
BMC System Events. To view an event, select an Entry Number and press <Enter> to display the
information as shown in the example below:
• Total Number of Entries
SEL Entry Number
SEL Record ID
SEL Record Type
Timestamp, Generator ID
Event Message Format User
Event Sensor Type
Event Sensor Number,
Event Dir Type
Event Data.
007-5633-001