Updating FRUSDR

Processes How to Update the FRUSDR for Optimum Server Performance

Q5: Is CPU Fan 1 installed?

Q6: Is Memory Fan 1 installed?

Q7: Is System Fan 1 installed?

These questions require the user to check the connections on the motherboard and correctly

identify fan headers connected. For Fan header identification, please refer to the section on Fan

Identification below.

2.6.2 FRU Related Questions:

Q8: Do you want to update the chassis info area of the FRU (Y/N)?

Q9: Do you want to enter the chassis serial number (Y/N)?

Q10: Do you want to enter the chassis part number (Y/N)?

Q11: Do you want to enter data into the additional chassis field 1 (Y/N)?

Q12: Do you want to enter data into the additional chassis field 2 (Y/N)?

Q13: Do you want to update the product info area of the FRU (Y/N)?

Q14: Do you want to enter the product part number (Y/N)?

Q15: Do you want to enter the product serial number (Y/N)?

Q16: Do you want to enter a product asset tag (Y/N)?

The main FRU information areas on the server board are Chassis Info Area, Board Info Area

and Product Info Area. Each of these areas contains the serial number and part number fields,

which are usually programmed by the manufacturer/OEM. These fields can be followed by

‘custom’ fields that are defined by manufacturing or the OEM (for example, Q11, 12, 16). The

FRU update provides the user with an option to update the Chassis and Product Information

Areas (Q8-16).

2.7 Customizing CFG files

The MASTER.CFG is the default configuration file used for FRUSDR update. It is written in a

simple language and can be opened in any text editor like notepad. The MASTER.CFG file that

comes with the package is specifically written for Intel

Server Chassis.

The system fans may run at higher-than-normal speeds when this cfg file is used for updating

FRUSDR for non-Intel

or Third party Chassis. Fan customization is possible with third party

chassis but this should be done with great caution as incorrect update may even lead to

overheating of components or noisy fans.

The MASTER.CFG can also be customized for enabling silent update of FRUSDR. The cfg file

is scripted to include all the answers so that the user will not be prompted with the questions.

This requires the user to understand the commands used in the configuration file.

For more details on how to customize MASTER.CFG files, please contact your Intel

representative.

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