Asus F2A85-M2 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Chapter 2: Getting started
2.5.4 Alert Specication Format (ASF) Conguration
The Alert Specication Format (ASF 2.0) denes remote and alert settings in PCs that do not
have an OS and are maintained through the network.
ASF Support [Enabled]
Enables or disables ASF Support. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
ASF BIOS Mode [ON]
Manages ASF BIOS mode. Conguration options: [On] [Off] [Alert Only]
ASF WatchDog Timer [Disabled]
Sets ASF WatchDog Timer values. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
The following items are made available when you set the above item to [Enabled].
WatchDog Timer: BIOS 0
Key in timer value using the numeric keypad.
WatchDog Timer: OS 0
Key in timer value using the numeric keypad.
2.5.5 Management Component Transport Protocol (MCTP)
Conguration
MCTP enables communication between remote management controllers, allowing a PC
to serve as a subsystem that links with other devices regardless of hardware or operating
system.
MCTP Support [Enabled]
The following three items appear only when you set the above item to [Enabled].
PLDM for SMBIOS [Enabled]
Enable or disable PLDM for the SMBIOS. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
PLDM for BIOS Control and Configuration [Enabled]
Enable or disable PLDM for BIOS control and conguration. Conguration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
PLDM for Platform Monitoring [Enabled]
Enable or disable PLDM for monitoring. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]