Lenovo NetVista Hardware Maintenence Manual for Netvista 6838 and 6848 systems - Page 81
Management Information Format (MIF), Alert on LAN, BIOS levels, Start, Programs, IBM SystemView Agent
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Management Information Format (MIF) Management Information Format (MIF) is a file used to maintain a list of the system unit serial number along with all serialized components (for example, system board, riser card, memory, and processor). At the time of computer manufacture, the EPROM will be loaded with the serial numbers of the system and all major components. The customer will have access to the MIF file via the DMI MIF Browser that is installed with the preload and is also available on the SSCD that is provided with the system. A company called Retain-a-Group is a central data warehouse offering serial number data management. Retain-a-Group acts as a focal point to law enforcement. The customer has the option to purchase serial number information and services from Retain-a-Group. It is the customer's responsibility to maintain the MIF file and to inform Retain-a-Group of any changes to the file. Some customers may request their servicers to assist them in maintaining the MIF file when serialized components are replaced during hardware service. This assistance is between the customer and the servicer. The servicer can use the DMI MIF Browser to update the MIF information in the EPROM. It is anticipated that some servicers might charge for this service. To update the EPROM using the DMI MIF Browser, use the following procedure. 1. Click Start from the desktop, then Programs. 2. Select IBM SystemView Agent 3. Select the Serial Number Information icon 4. Click the plus sign to expand. 5. Select the component you want to view or edit. 6. Double click on the component you want to change. 7. Enter new data in the Value field, then click Apply. Alert on LAN Alert on LAN provides notification of changes in the computer, even when the ® computer power is turned off. Working with DMI and Wake on LAN technologies, Alert on LAN helps to manage and monitor the hardware and software features of the computer. Alert on LAN generates notifications to the server of these occurrences: v Computer disconnected from the network v Computer unplugged from the power outlet v All POST errors v Operating system or POST hang condition Alert on LAN events are configured to be Enabled or Disabled from the LAN server only, and not from the computer. See the LAN administrator for configuration status information. BIOS levels An incorrect level of BIOS can cause false error and unnecessary FRU replacement. Use the following information to determine the current level of BIOS installed in the computer, the latest BIOS available for the computer, and where to obtain the latest level of BIOS. Chapter 7. Symptom-to-FRU index 73