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2.5.4 Alert Specication Format (ASF) Conguration
The Alert Specication Format (ASF 2.0) denes 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. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
ASF BIOS Mode [ON]
Manages ASF BIOS mode. Conguration options: [On] [Off] [Alert Only]
ASF WatchDog Timer [Disabled]
Sets ASF WatchDog Timer values. Conguration 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)
Conguration
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. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
PLDM for BIOS Control and Configuration [Enabled]
Enable or disable PLDM for BIOS control and conguration. Conguration options:
[Enabled] [Disabled]
PLDM for Platform Monitoring [Enabled]
Enable or disable PLDM for monitoring. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]