Intel MFSYS25 User Guide - Page 152

It is possible, but rare, for system settings to become corrupt after an unexpected chassis power loss. This option is only available to the administrative user and only when system settings are actually corrupt. After selecting this option and clicking Apply, the management module will reset. As the management module boots, the settings will be repaired. If this operation is unsuccessful, the management module will automatically attempt to restore the most recent backup settings (see explanation below). 2. Restore the most recent backup System settings are automatically backed up each time the management module is reset or inserted into the chassis, and backups are made daily thereafter. Choose this option to revert to the most recent backup configuration. The dialog indicates the date of the last known backup. After selecting this option and clicking Apply, the management module will reset. As the management module boots, the backup settings will be applied. If this process fails, the management module settings will be automatically restored to factory defaults corresponding to the installed firmware version (see explanation below). 3. Restore factory defaults Removes all setting changes made by the customer and clears the event log. All user accounts other than the administrative user will be removed. Restores factory defaults corresponding to the installed firmware version (which may differ from the original defaults set in the factory if the chassis firmware has been updated). After selecting this option and clicking Apply, the management module will reset. As the management module boots, factory defaults are restored. Preserving Critical Data The following two additional options may be selected to preserve certain settings that may be difficult to reconfigure: 1. Preserve current network settings If network settings are not preserved, you may be unable to return to the management UI without reconfiguring your network or configuring the network settings through the management module serial port. 2. Preserve current administrative password If the password for the administrative account is not preserved, you will need to either log in to the UI using the administrative account password saved at the time of the backup if "Restore most recent backup configuration (date and time stamp)" is selected, or use the factory default password if "Restore factory defaults" is selected. If restoring from factory defaults, check the user manual for the factory default password (this password is not affected by any prior firmware updates). 136 Intel® Modular Server System User Guide