Acer Altos R700 - Manual (Page 88)

4 Configuration Software and Utilities 78
Configuration File
The configuration file is in ASCII text. The utility executes commands
formed by the strings present in the configuration file. These
commands cause the utility to run tasks needed to load the proper
SDRs into the nonvolatile storage of the BMC and possibly generic FRU
devices. Some of the commands may be interactive and require you to
make a choice.
Prompting for Product Level FRU Information
With a configuration file, the utility might prompt you for FRU
information.
Filtering Records from the SDR File
The MASTER.SDR file has all the possible SDRs for the system. You
might need to filter these records based on the current product
configuration. The configuration file directs the filtering of the SDRs.
Updating the SDR Nonvolatile Storage Area
After the utility validates the header area of the supplied SDR file, it
updates the SDR repository area. Before programming, the utility
clears the SDR repository area. The utility filters all tagged SDRs
depending on the product configuration set in the configuration file.
Untagged SDRs come automatically programmed. The utility also
copies all written SDRs to the SDR.TMP file; it contains an image of
what was loaded. The TMP file is also useful for debugging the server.
Updating FRU Nonvolatile Storage Area
After the configuration is determined, the utility updates the FRU
nonvolatile storage area. First, it verifies the common header area and
checksum from the specified FRU file. The internal use area reads out
of the specified .FRU file then programmed into the nonvolatile
storage. The chassis area reads out of the specified .FRU file. Finally, it
reads the product area out of the specified FRU file, then the area
programs into the FRU nonvolatile storage. All areas write to the
FRU.TMP file.
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