ASUS ASMB2 User Manual

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ASMB2

Server Management Board

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Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced,

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Contents

Notices ................................................................................................. v

Safety information .............................................................................. vi

About this guide ................................................................................ vii

ASMB2 specifications summary .......................................................... ix

Chapter 1:Chapter 1:

Chapter 1:

Chapter 1:Chapter 1:

1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-2

1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-2

1.3 Board layout ......................................................................... 1-3

1.4 System requirements ........................................................... 1-3

1.5 Network setup ...................................................................... 1-4

Chapter 2: InstallationChapter 2: Installation

Chapter 2: Installation

Chapter 2: InstallationChapter 2: Installation

2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-2

2.2 Hardware installation ............................................................ 2-2

2.3 Firmware update................................................................... 2-5

2.3.1 For motherboards without ASF function support ... 2-5

2.3.2 For motherboards with ASF function support ........ 2-5

2.4 BIOS remote console ............................................................ 2-6

2.5 ASMB2 configuration ............................................................ 2-7

2.5.1 Running the BIOS IPMI configuration ....................... 2-7

Product introductionProduct introduction

Product introduction

Product introductionProduct introduction

2.5.2 Running the ASMC utility ...................................... 2-10

2.5.3 Configuring the LAN controller ............................. 2-11

2.5.4 Using ASWM to update the ASMB2 firmware ....... 2-13

2.6 Software installation .......................................................... 2-14

2.6.1 Installing the ARC ................................................. 2-14

2.6.2 Launching ARC ...................................................... 2-15

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Contents

Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support

Chapter 3: Software support

Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support

3.1 ASUS Remote Console (ARC) ............................................... 3-2

3.1.1 ARC sections .......................................................... 3-3

3.1.2 Connecting to the remote server ........................... 3-6

3.1.3 Retrieving sensor information ................................. 3-8

3.1.4 Displaying FRU information ................................... 3-10

3.1.5 Displaying system event logs ............................... 3-11

3.1.6 Using Remote Console .......................................... 3-12

3.1.7 Displaying all remote server sensors ....................3-13

3.1.8 Adjusting the monitoring settings ........................ 3-14

3.1.9 Updating the remote server BIOS file ................... 3-16

3.1.10 Controlling the remote server power ................... 3-17

3.1.11 Viewing PET information ....................................... 3-18

3.2 ASUS Host Management Controller Setup .......................... 3-21

3.2.1 Installing and launching the ASUS Host

Management Controller Setup utility .................... 3-21

3.2.2 Command fields .................................................... 3-22

3.2.3 Initial ..................................................................... 3-22

3.2.4 View ...................................................................... 3-22

3.2.5 Set ........................................................................ 3-25

3.2.6 Monitor ................................................................. 3-26

3.2.7 Help ...................................................................... 3-26

Appendix:Appendix:

Appendix:

Appendix:Appendix:

A.1 LAN port for server management ........................................ A-2

A.2 BMC socket ........................................................................... A-3

A.3 Troubleshooting ................................................................... A-5

Reference informationReference information

Reference information

Reference informationReference information

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.ICES-003.

ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

Electrical safety

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the server.

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When adding or removing devices to or from the server, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing server before you add a device.

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Before connecting or removing signal cables from the server, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

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Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

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Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

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If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safetyOperation safety

Operation safety

Operation safetyOperation safety

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Before installing any component to the server, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

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Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

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To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

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Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

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Place the product on a stable surface.

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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the server management board.

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

How this guide is organized

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the server management board features and the

new technologies it supports.

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Chapter 2: InstallationChapter 2: Installation

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Chapter 2: Installation

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Chapter 2: InstallationChapter 2: Installation This chapter provides instructions on how to install the board to the

server system and install the utilities that the board supports.

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Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support

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Chapter 3: Software support

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Chapter 3: Software supportChapter 3: Software support This chapter tells you how to use the software applications that the

server management board supports.

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Appendix: TroubleshootingAppendix: Troubleshooting

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Appendix: Troubleshooting

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Appendix: TroubleshootingAppendix: Troubleshooting The Appendix shows the location of the LAN port for server

management and BMC socket on several motherboards. This section also presents common problems that you may encounter when installing or using the server management board.

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Where to find more information

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1.1.

ASUS websitesASUS websites

ASUS websites

1.1.

ASUS websitesASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware

and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2.2.

Optional documentationOptional documentation

Optional documentation

2.2.

Optional documentationOptional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as

warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING:

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION:CAUTION:

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

CAUTION:CAUTION: when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: task.

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

NOTE: NOTE: task.

TypographyTypography

Typography

TypographyTypography

Bold textBold text

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Bold textBold text

Italics

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key.

<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the

key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,

then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

format a:

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ASMB2 specifications summary

IPMIIPMI

features features

IPMI

features

IPMIIPMI

features features

CPUCPU

CPU

CPUCPU

ChipsetChipset

Chipset

ChipsetChipset

Internal RAMInternal RAM

Internal RAM

Internal RAMInternal RAM

Internal ROMInternal ROM

Internal ROM

Internal ROMInternal ROM

InterruptInterrupt

Interrupt

InterruptInterrupt

TimersTimers

Timers

TimersTimers

SystemSystem

System

SystemSystem InterfaceInterface

Interface

InterfaceInterface

IPMI 2.0-compliant and supports:

- Auto monitoring sensor and event logging

- IPMI Host I/O interface

- Receiving and logging of event messages

- IPMB/I

C system interface

- System Watchdog Timer (ASR)

16-bit H8S/2000 core 33 MHz

Renesas H8S/2168

40 KB

256 KB

I2C, Timer, UART, LPC

16-bit system timer Watchdog timer

Low Pin Count Supports Keyboard Controller Style (KCS)

Serial/ModemSerial/Modem

Serial/Modem

Serial/ModemSerial/Modem InterfaceInterface

Interface

InterfaceInterface

LAN InterfaceLAN Interface

LAN Interface

LAN InterfaceLAN Interface

LEDLED

LED

LEDLED

BusBus

Bus

BusBus

FeaturesFeatures

Features

FeaturesFeatures

SoftwareSoftware

Software

SoftwareSoftware supportsupport

support

supportsupport

Basic Mode

IPMI 2.0 Shared LAN

BMC heartbeat

Two I

C bus One IPMB bus Two UART bus

Remote power on/off Remote BIOS update Short Message Service (SMS) Remote Console Redirection (text mode) Serial-Over-LAN (SOL) Remote reboot Upgradeable firmware Platform Event Trap (PET)

ASUS Remote Console (ARC) ASUS Host Management Controller Utility (DOS-based)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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This chapter describes the server management board features and the new technologies it supports.

introduction

Product

1.1 Welcome!

®®

Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS board!board!

board!

board!board!

The ASUS ASMB2 is an Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI)

2.0-compliant board that allows you to monitor, control, and manage a remote server from the local or central server in your local area network (LAN).

The ASMB2 comes with the proprietary ASUS Remote Console (ARC) application that offers round-the-clock remote server monitoring through the component sensors. With ARC, you can monitor the remote server CPU(s) temperature(s), system temperature, fan rotations, and power supply voltages. The ASMB2 records each remote server system event for accurate and efficient troubleshooting.

ARC allows you to update the remote server system BIOS file when it gets outdated or corrupted. It also lets you move through the BIOS file menus using the Remote Console Redirection feature. To keep you always informed of the remote server system status, ARC is also capable of sending Short Message Service (SMS) or text message to your mobile or PDA phone.

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ASMB2 server management

ASMB2 server management ASMB2 server management

The ASMB2 comes with a power management feature that allows you to power on/off or reset the remote server giving you full control during power-critical situations. The server management board also comes with a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) information feature that gathers information on replaceable system components or modules such as the motherboard or backplane model name, serial number, manufacturer, etc. You can use the FRU information when reporting and/or replacing server system components.

Before you start installing the server management board check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2 Package contents

Check your server management board package for the following items.

 ASUS ASMB2 board  Support CD  User guide

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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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1.3 Board layout

The ASUS ASMB2 comes in a BMC package. The illustration below shows the major components of the server management board.

ServerServer

Server

ServerServer managementmanagement

management

managementmanagement chipchip

chip

chipchip

BMC heartbeatBMC heartbeat

BMC heartbeat

BMC heartbeatBMC heartbeat LEDLED

LED

LEDLED

Board connectorsBoard connectors

Board connectors

Board connectorsBoard connectors

LED indicatorsLED indicators

LED indicators

LED indicatorsLED indicators

The ASMB2 board comes with a BMC heartbeat LED. Refer to the table below for the LED indications.

LEDLED

LED

LEDLED

LED1LED1

LED1

LED1LED1

NameName

Name

NameName

BMCBMC

B M C Blinking ASMB2 firmware is in execution.

BMCBMC

HeartbeatHeartbeat

Heartbeat Off The ASMB2 firmware is corrupted or the

HeartbeatHeartbeat

StatusStatus

Status

StatusStatus

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

server system standby-power is off.

1.4 System requirements

Before you install the ASMB2 board, check if the remote server system meets the following requirements:

• ASUS server motherboard with Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) socket*

• LAN (RJ-45) port for server management**

• Microsoft

Internet Explorer 5.5 or later

* Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for an updated list of server

** See the Appendix for details.

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motherboards that support the ASMB2.

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1.5 Network and smart phone setup

The ASMB2 server management board installed on the remote server connects to a local/central server via direct LAN connection or through a network hub. Below are the supported server management configurations.

Direct LAN connectionDirect LAN connection

Direct LAN connection

Direct LAN connectionDirect LAN connection

RJ-45 cableRJ-45 cable

RJ-45 cable

RJ-45 cableRJ-45 cable

USBUSB

USB

USBUSB cablecable

cable

cablecable

Remote hostRemote host

Remote host

Remote hostRemote host with ASMB2with ASMB2

with ASMB2

with ASMB2with ASMB2

Local host withLocal host with

Local host with

Local host withLocal host with ASUS RemoteASUS Remote

ASUS Remote

ASUS RemoteASUS Remote Controller (ARC)Controller (ARC)

Controller (ARC)

Controller (ARC)Controller (ARC)

LAN connection through a network hubLAN connection through a network hub

LAN connection through a network hub

LAN connection through a network hubLAN connection through a network hub

Hub or routerHub or router

Hub or router

Hub or routerHub or router

Local host withLocal host with

Local host with

Remote hostRemote host

Remote host

Remote hostRemote host with ASMB2with ASMB2

with ASMB2

with ASMB2with ASMB2

Local host withLocal host with ASUS RemoteASUS Remote

ASUS Remote

ASUS RemoteASUS Remote Controller (ARC)Controller (ARC)

Controller (ARC)

Controller (ARC)Controller (ARC)

USBUSB

USB

USBUSB cablecable

cable

cablecable

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter provides instructions on how to install the board to the server system and install the utilities that the board supports.

Installation

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2.1 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install the server management board to the remote server system.

• Unplug the server system power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure

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Before you install or remove any component, ensure

Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the powerthat the power supply is switched off or the power

that the power supply is switched off or the power

that the power supply is switched off or the powerthat the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. cord is detached from the power supply.

cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so

cord is detached from the power supply. cord is detached from the power supply. may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

2.2 Hardware installation

To install the server management board:

1. Remove the remote server system cover, then locate the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) socket on the motherboard.

Refer to the Appendix section for the location of the BMC socket on supported motherboards.

2. Position the board at a 30º-45º angle, then match the notch on the board with the break on the socket.

3. Carefully push the board to the socket until its connectors (golden fingers) are fully-inserted to the socket.

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4. Press the board firmly until the BMC socket retaining clips snap back and secure the board in place.

When installed, the board appears as shown.

5. Reinstall the server system cover, then connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket.

6. Insert the LAN cable plug to the LAN port for server management.

Refer to the Appendix for the location of the LAN port for server management on various server motherboards.

7. For direct LAN configuration, connect the other end of the LAN cable to the local/central server LAN port.

For connection to a network hub or router, connect the other end of the LAN cable to the network hub or router.

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To uninstall the board:

1. Simultaneously push the BMC socket retaining clips outward until the board tilts up.

2. Carefully pull the board out from the BMC socket, then set aside.

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2.3 Firmware update

You need to update the Broadcom® IPMI and ASMB2 firmware before you start using the ASMB2 board.

2.3.12.3.1

2.3.1

2.3.12.3.1

For motherboards without ASF functionFor motherboards without ASF function

For motherboards without ASF function

For motherboards without ASF functionFor motherboards without ASF function supportsupport

support

supportsupport

To update the firmware:

1. Insert the support CD into the optical drive.

2. Restart the remote server, then press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS setup.

3. Go to

Boot Boot

Boot menu and set the Boot Device Priority item to [CD-ROM].

Boot Boot

4. When finished, press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.

5. On reboot, the main menu appears. Type

a> FreeDOS command prompt b> Broadcom IPMI Firmware Update c> ASMB2 Firmware Update Please choose a to c:

6. A screen confirming whether or not you want to update the firmware appears. Press <Y> to update; otherwise, press <N>.

7. After the update, the screen goes back to the main menu. Type

8. A screen confirming whether or not you want to update the firmware appears. Press <Y> to update; otherwise, press <N>.

9. When the update is complete, turn off the system and unplug the AC power cord.

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2.3.2

2.3.22.3.2

For motherboards with ASF function supportFor motherboards with ASF function support

For motherboards with ASF function support

For motherboards with ASF function supportFor motherboards with ASF function support

To update the firmware:

1. Follow steps 1 ~ 4 of the previous section.

2. On reboot, the main menu appears. Type

a> FreeDOS command prompt b> Broadcom ASF Firmware Update c> Broadcom IPMI Firmware Update d> ASMB2 Firmware Update Please choose a to d:

3. A screen confirming whether or not you want to update the firmware appears. Press <Y> to update; otherwise, press <N>.

4. After the update, the screen goes back to the main menu. Type

5. A screen confirming whether or not you want to update the firmware appears. Press <Y> to update; otherwise, press <N>.

6. When the update is complete, turn off the system and unplug the AC power cord.

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2.4 BIOS remote console

You need to adjust the

Remote Access Remote Access

Remote Access settings in the BIOS setup of the

Remote Access Remote Access

remote server for correct configuration and connection to the cental server.

Update the remote server BIOS file following the instructions in the motherboard/system user guide. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard.

To adjust the Remote Access settings:

1. Restart the remote server, then press <Del> during POST to access the BIOS setup.

2. Go to the

Server Server

Server menu, select the Remote Access Configuration sub-

Server Server

menu, then press <Enter>.

3. Enable

•

Remote AccessRemote Access

Remote Access, then set the following sub-menu items:

Remote AccessRemote Access

Serial Port Number Serial Port Number

Serial Port Number to [COM2]

Serial Port Number Serial Port Number Baudrate Baudrate

Baudrate to [57600]

Baudrate Baudrate Terminal Type Terminal Type

Terminal Type to [VT-UTF8]

Terminal Type Terminal Type Media Type Media Type

Media Type to [Serial]

Media Type Media Type

Server

Configure Remote Access type and parameters

Remote Access [Enabled]

Serial Port Number [COM2] Baudrate [57600] Flow Control [None] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]

Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Media Type [Serial]

4. Press <Esc>, then select Server Server

Server menu.

Server Server

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select Remote Access type.

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

IPMI Configuration IPMI Configuration

IPMI Configuration sub-menu from the

IPMI Configuration IPMI Configuration

5. Use this sub-menu to adjust the remote server LAN settings or view the System Event Log (SEL).

6. When finished, press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.

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2.5 ASMB2 configuration

You must configure the network settings of both the remote server and the local/central server to establish communication for remote server control and monitoring. Prepare the support CD and a bootable floppy disk to configure the network settings.

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2.5.12.5.1

Running the BIOS IPMI configurationRunning the BIOS IPMI configuration

Running the BIOS IPMI configuration

Running the BIOS IPMI configurationRunning the BIOS IPMI configuration

To configure the IPMI in the BIOS:

1. Restart the remote server, then press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS setup.

2. Go to the

Server Server

Server menu, then select the

Server Server

IPMI ConfigurationIPMI Configuration

IPMI Configuration

IPMI ConfigurationIPMI Configuration

sub-menu. Use this sub-menu to configure the IPMI settings.

3. When finished, press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.

Server

Server Features

Remote Access Configuration

IPMI Configuration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

IPMI ConfigurationIPMI Configuration

IPMI Configuration

IPMI ConfigurationIPMI Configuration

Server

IPMI Configuration

BMC Firmware version: 1.00-1.00

Boot Option Uses [System] OS Boot Timeout [Disabled] Timeout Value [ 0]

Clear System Even Log [Disabled] BMC Time Sync. [Enabled]

System Event Log LAN Setting

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

System: Boot Option is controlled by BIOS.

BMC: Boot Option is controlled by BMC.

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

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Boot Option Uses [System]

Set this item to [System] if you want the BIOS to control the boot option. Set to [BMC] if you want the BMC to control the boot option

OS Boot Timeout [Disabled]

A systen reset occurs after the specified timeout if the operating system boot fails (does not connect to the Server Manager). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Timeout Value [ 0]

Allows you to set the operating system boot timeout in minutes. Valid input ranges from 1 to 100 minutes, with 0 signifying that the boot timeout is inactive.

Clear System Even Log [Disabled]

Allows you to clear the system event log. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

BMC Time Sync. [Enabled]

Allows you to synchronize the BIOS time with the BMC time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

System Event Log

Allows you to view all the events in the BMC event log. It will take a maximum of 15 seconds to read all the BMC SEL records.

Server

Total number of entries: 0

SEL Entry Number: [N/A]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Use +/- to traverse the event log.

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

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LAN Setting

Allows you to set the BMC LAN Parameter settings.

Server

Local IP Address 0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway Address 0.0.0.0

Local IP Address [ 0]

•[ 0]

Subnet Mask [ 0]

•[ 0]

Gateway Address [ 0]

•[ 0]

Local IP AddressLocal IP Address

Local IP Address

Local IP AddressLocal IP Address Allows you to provide information to set the BMC IP address.

Subnet MaskSubnet Mask

Subnet Mask

Subnet MaskSubnet Mask Allows you to provide information to set the BMC subnet mask. We recommend that you use the same Subnet Mask you have specified on the operating system network for the used network card.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Information to set the BMC IP address.

Select Screen

Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Gateway AddressGateway Address

Gateway Address

Gateway AddressGateway Address Allows you to provide information to set the gateway address. We recommend that you use the same gateway address you have specified on the operating system network for the used network card.

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The ASUS Server Management Card Utility allows you to know the MAC address of the server motherboard and to set the IP address. This utility is available from the support CD that came with the package.

To run the ASMC utility:

1. Restart the remote server, then place the support CD to the optical drive.

2. Press <a> (FreeDOS command prompt) when the screen prompts you to select from available boot options.

3. When the A:> prompt appears, type X: (where X is the drive letter of the optical drive).

4. When the X:> prompt appears, type cd\asmb2\dos, then press <Enter>.

5. At the prompt, type asmc ?, then press <Enter> to display the ASMC Utility Help Menu. The screen appears as shown.

Running the ASMC utilityRunning the ASMC utility

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ASMC Help Menu optionsASMC Help Menu options

ASMC Help Menu options

ASMC Help Menu optionsASMC Help Menu options

OptionsOptions

Options

OptionsOptions

-flash -load filename Update the ASMB2 firmware

-sdr -save filename Save the SDR data to file

-sdr -load filename Update the SDR data from file

-kcs[smic/bt/pci_smic] NetFn command data.... Send IPMI command

-bmc_ip [ip_addr] Write the BMC IP address

(e.g., bmc_ip 10.10.10.20)

--pet_ip_mac [ip_addr] [mac_addr] Write the PET destination IP and MAC

(e.g., pet_ip_mac 10.10.10.20 010203040506) addresses

-adm_name new_name_string Change the administration name

-user_name new_name_string Change the user name

-adm_password new_adm_password Change the administration password

-user_password new_user_password Change the user password

-init_asmb2 Initialize ASMB2

-sol_baud [baud rate] Set the communication Baud rate

(e.g., sol_baud 57600)

-bmc_info Displays the BMC and PET IP and MAC

DescriptionDescription

Description

DescriptionDescription

addresses

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Configuring the LAN controllerConfiguring the LAN controller

Configuring the LAN controller

Configuring the LAN controllerConfiguring the LAN controller

Before you can establish connection to the ASMB2 board, you must configure the LAN port for server management used by the remote server to connect to the local/central server.

To configure the LAN port of the remote server:

1. On the prompt, type

asmc -init_asmb2asmc -init_asmb2

asmc -init_asmb2, then press <Enter>. The

asmc -init_asmb2asmc -init_asmb2 screen displays the auto-detected information including the system/ motherboard name, and the IPMI2.0 interface. The screen also shows the status of the ASMB2.

2. Shut down the remote server, then disconnect the power plug from the electrical socket to initialize the ASMB2.

3. Restart the remote server from the support CD.

4. Run the ASMC utility from the support CD following the instructions in the previous section.

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asmc -bmc_ip xxx.xxx.xxx.xxxasmc -bmc_ip xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx

asmc -bmc_ip xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, then press <Enter> to

asmc -bmc_ip xxx.xxx.xxx.xxxasmc -bmc_ip xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx assign any IP address to the remote server LAN port. The screen displays the request and response buffer. Write the remote server IP address in a piece of paper for reference.

When finished, the utility returns to the DOS prompt.

Make sure that the assigned IP address for both remote and local/central servers are in the same subnet. You can use the network settings utility in your OS to check.

6. Type

asmc -bmc_info asmc -bmc_info

asmc -bmc_info on the prompt, then press <Enter> to

asmc -bmc_info asmc -bmc_info

display the BMC and PET IP and MAC addresses.

7. Restart the remote server, enter the BIOS setup, then boot from the hard disk drive.

8. Configure the ASMB2 baud rate (asmc -sol_baud 57600).

Make sure that the ASMB2 baud rate is the same as the Remote Access baud rate that you previously set in the BIOS. See section “2.4 BIOS remote console” for details.

9. Adjust the local/central server network settings, if necessary.

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You can use the ASUS System Web-based Management (ASWM) application to update the ASMB2 firmware. To do this:

1. Download the latest ASMB2 firmware from the ASUS website (www.asus.com), then save the firmware file.

2. Launch the ASWM application. If ASWM is not yet installed on your server system, use the motherboard support CD to install the application.

Using ASWM to update the ASMB2 firmwareUsing ASWM to update the ASMB2 firmware

Using ASWM to update the ASMB2 firmware

Using ASWM to update the ASMB2 firmwareUsing ASWM to update the ASMB2 firmware

3. Click the

4. Click When selected, the firmware path and filename appears in the Firmware Image Name Firmware Image Name

Firmware Image Name field.

Firmware Image Name Firmware Image Name

Configuration Configuration

Configuration link, then select

Configuration Configuration

Browse Browse

Browse to locate the latest firmware you downloaded earlier.

Browse Browse

IPMI Flash IPMI Flash

IPMI Flash from the menu.

IPMI Flash IPMI Flash

5. Click

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Apply to update the ASMB2 firmware.

Apply Apply

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You can monitor, control, or manage the remote server from the local/central server using the ASUS Remote Console (ARC). The ARC is a web-based application available from the support CD that came with the ASMB2 package. You must install the ARC on the local/central server to access the remote server.

Before you install the ARC:Before you install the ARC:

Before you install the ARC:

Before you install the ARC:Before you install the ARC:

• For SNMP Service: View the Platform Event Trap (PET) information. See page 3-18 for details.

• For Microsoft® ActiveSync: Enable the SMS feature. See page 3-15 for details.

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Installing the ARCInstalling the ARC

Installing the ARC

Installing the ARCInstalling the ARC

To install the ARC to the local/central server:

1. Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.

2. Click the

DriversDrivers

Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

DriversDrivers

UtilitiesUtilities

Utilities tab, then click the item

UtilitiesUtilities

ASUS Remote Console ASUS Remote Console

ASUS Remote Console.

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3. Follow the installation wizard instructions to install the utility.

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To launch the ARC utility, click Console Console

Console >

Console Console

OROR

Double-click the ASUS Remote Console icon on the Windows

Launching ARCLaunching ARC

Launching ARC

Launching ARCLaunching ARC

Start Start

Start >

Start Start

ASUS Remote Console ASUS Remote Console

ASUS Remote Console from the Windows® desktop.

ASUS Remote Console ASUS Remote Console

All Programs All Programs

All Programs >

All Programs All Programs

ASUS RemoteASUS Remote

ASUS Remote

ASUS RemoteASUS Remote

desktop.

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This chapter tells you how to use the software applications that the server management board supports.

Software

support

3.1 ASUS Remote Console (ARC)

The ASUS Remote Console (ARC) is a web-based utility that allows you to monitor the remote host’s hardware information including temperatures, fan rotations, voltages, and power. This application also lets you instantly power on/off or reset the remote server.

The ARC window is made up of six sections:

Menu Menu

Menu bar

Menu Menu Tool Tool

Tool bar

Tool Tool Navigation Navigation

Navigation window

Navigation Navigation Detail/SEL Detail/SEL

Detail/SEL window

Detail/SEL Detail/SEL Event Event

Event window, and

Event Event

StatusStatus

Status

StatusStatus

bar

Refer to the following sections for details.

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Menu barMenu bar

Menu bar

Menu barMenu bar

ARC sectionsARC sections

ARC sections

ARC sectionsARC sections

The Menu bar contains all the commands for the ARC application. Click on a menu to display a list of available commands.

MenuMenu

ServerServer

Server add, delete, connect, disconnect server or change the server settings

ServerServer

ViewView

View show or hide the tool bar, status bar, navigation, and PET windows

ViewView

ControlControl

Control power down/up, reset, or power cycle

ControlControl

EditEdit

Edit delete the System Event Log (SEL), PET log, or Reset PET destination

EditEdit

HelpHelp

Help open Help contents or view information about the ARC application

HelpHelp

Tool barTool bar

Tool bar

Tool barTool bar

Available commandsAvailable commands

Available commands

Available commandsAvailable commands

The Tool bar buttons correspond to commonly used commands. The Tool bar offers faster access and execution of these commands. Roll the mouse pointer over a button to display its function.

Navigation windowNavigation window

Navigation window

Navigation windowNavigation window

The Navigation window displays the directory of connected and disconnected remote server(s). For multiple monitoring, this window allows you to navigate through the remote servers. Click the Servers Servers

Servers root directory to display all

Servers Servers

AllAll

All

AllAll

connected and disconnected servers, then click on the server you want to monitor or control.

Click

before the server connection to display available remote server information including the Sensor Data Record (SDR), Field Replaceable Unit (FRU), System Event Log (SEL), and Remote Console.

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Some remote server information (such as the SDR) contains several sensor groups such as

TemperatureTemperature

Temperature,

TemperatureTemperature

VoltageVoltage

Voltage, and

VoltageVoltage

FanFan

F a n. Click

FanFan

before the

remote server information to display the sensor groups.

Click clicking

before a sensor group to display individual sensors. For example,

before the sensor group

system temperatures.

Sensor groupsSensor groups

Sensor groups

Sensor groupsSensor groups

Temperature Temperature

Temperature displays the CPU1 and

Temperature Temperature

SensorsSensors

Sensors

SensorsSensors

You can also change the server directory display by clicking the buttons on top of the window. For example, clicking the

IPIP

IPIP button displays the remote server IP address instead of the remote server name (

N). Selecting

ID ID

I D displays the

ID ID remote server ID instead of the server name or IP address.

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Detail/SEL windowDetail/SEL window

Detail/SEL window

Detail/SEL windowDetail/SEL window

The Detail/SEL window displays the detailed SDR and FRU information, and the System Event Log (SEL). The window provides the link for detailed sensor information or system events and allows you to adjust the sensor threshold values.

Event windowEvent window

Event window

Event windowEvent window

The Event window displays the Platform Event Trap (PET) received by the ARC. The PET information includes the event index, source IP address, enterprise, community, generic and specific traps, and time ticks. The PET information is a system management alert in SNMP Trap format and is used is used for IPMI alerting as well as alerts using the ASF specification.

Status barStatus bar

Status bar

Status barStatus bar

The Status bar located at the bottom of the ARC window displays the connection status to the remote server, connection duration, IP address of the remote server, and the progress of SDR/SEL/FRU information download.

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To connect to the remote server:

1. From the menu bar, click

ServerServer

Server, then select

ServerServer Add new serverAdd new server

Add new server

Add new serverAdd new server connection connection

connection window appears.

connection connection

2. Type the remote server name

and IP address on the fields. Click remote server connection as the default. Otherwise, click OKOK

O K to continue or

OKOK close the window.

Connecting to the remote serverConnecting to the remote server

Connecting to the remote server

Connecting to the remote serverConnecting to the remote server

NewNew

N e w. An

NewNew

Save DefaultSave Default

Save Default to set the

Save DefaultSave Default

Cancel Cancel

Cancel to

Cancel Cancel

The default server connection name and IP address are automatically displayed everytime you add a new server connection.

3. When prompted, select

ServerServer

Server, then click

ServerServer

IPMIIPMI

IPMI

IPMIIPMI

ContinueContinue

Continue.

ContinueContinue

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The navigation window displays the remote server. The available remote server information are displayed on the Detail/SEL window.

4. Use any of these options to connect to the server:

• Click

before the remote server to display the remote server

information, then select from the list.

• Double-click a remote server information from the Detail/SEL window.

• Click

ServerServer

Server, then select

ServerServer

ConnectConnect

Connect.

ConnectConnect

5. When prompted, enter the default user name (admin) and password (admin).

6. Set the connection request level authentication and privilege, then click

The default connection request level authentication is

Administrator Administrator

with

Administrator privileges. You may change these configuration

Administrator Administrator

according to your network settings or preference.

OKOK

OK.

OKOK

HMAC-SHA1HMAC-SHA1

HMAC-SHA1

HMAC-SHA1HMAC-SHA1

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The Sensor Data Record (SDR) provides remote server system information through available sensors including CPU/system/power temperatures, voltages, fan speeds, chassis intrusion, etc. The SDR also provides information on the sensor location (e.g. CPU1, CPU2, FAN1), event generation, and access information.

To retrieve a sensor information:

Retrieving sensor informationRetrieving sensor information

Retrieving sensor information

Retrieving sensor informationRetrieving sensor information

1. From the navigation window, click display the remote server information.

2. Click Temperature), then click individual sensors. Select a sensor (e.g. CPU1 THERMAL) to display its values in the Detail/SEL window.

before the

SDR SDR

SDR to display the sensor groups (e.g.

SDR SDR

before a sensor group to display the

before the server name to

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3. Click

MoreMore

M or e. A sensor window

MoreMore appears displaying additional information on the sensor.

Information Information

The

Information tab displays

Information Information basic sensor information including the sensor name, current status, current value, and sensor type.

The tab also displays the sensor record ID and SDR version.

4. Click the

Settings Settings

Settings tab to

Settings Settings adjust the sensor threshold values. Click on the up/down arrow button after each threshold value to adjust.

OK OK

Click

O K to close the window.

OK OK

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The Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) information provides the manufacturer, product name, and/or serial number of various modules and components installed on the remote server. For example, the FRU feature can display the remote server motherboard name, model, and serial number. You can use this feature when retrieving information on a module or component installed on the remote server.

To display the FRU information:

Displaying FRU informationDisplaying FRU information

Displaying FRU information

Displaying FRU informationDisplaying FRU information

The FRU information feature allows you to obtain component or module information even when the remote server is down or off.

1. From the navigation window, click the remote server information.

2. Click

the list to display the FRU information in the Detail/SEL window.

before the

before the module/component. Select a module or component from

FRU FRU

FRU to display available FRU information, then click

FRU FRU

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The System Event Log (SEL) is a non-volatile storage area where all remote server system events are stored for real-time tracking or later retrieval. The ARC application can display system events for efficient remote server monitoring and troubleshooting.

To display the sytem events:

Displaying system event logsDisplaying system event logs

Displaying system event logs

Displaying system event logsDisplaying system event logs

1. From the navigation window, click then click download. When finished, the Detail/SEL window displays the system events in chronological order.

2. Double-click an event to display an Information Information

Information window.

Information Information

SELSEL

S E L. The status bar displays the progress of the SEL

SELSEL

EventEvent

Event

EventEvent

before the server connection,

This window displays the sensor type and record ID, event message, current and threshold values, and other system event information.

3. Click

OK OK

O K to close the window.

OK OK

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Using Remote ConsoleUsing Remote Console

Using Remote Console

Using Remote ConsoleUsing Remote Console

The Remote Console feature lets you see the remote server screen (text only) and is useful when you update the remote server BIOS file or adjust the BIOS settings. Refer to section “3.1.9 Updating the remote server BIOS file” for details on remote BIOS update.

To display the remote server console, press the

Remote Console Remote Console

Remote Console item

Remote Console Remote Console from the navigation window. The remote server screen appears in the Detail/SEL window.

F1~F10 keyboard function keysF1~F10 keyboard function keys

F1~F10 keyboard function keys

F1~F10 keyboard function keysF1~F10 keyboard function keys

Delete keyDelete key

Delete key

Delete keyDelete key

ARC function keysARC function keys

ARC function keys

ARC function keysARC function keys

(used in combination with other keys)

BIOS rebootBIOS reboot

BIOS reboot

BIOS rebootBIOS reboot

BIOS updateBIOS update

BIOS update

BIOS updateBIOS update

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To display all remote server sensors in graphical format:

Displaying all remote server sensorsDisplaying all remote server sensors

Displaying all remote server sensors

Displaying all remote server sensorsDisplaying all remote server sensors

1. From the navigation window, click the remote server information.

2. Click

All Sensors valueAll Sensors value

All Sensors value. All remote server sensors are displayed on

All Sensors valueAll Sensors value

the Information window in graphical format. The color bar represents the upper/lower threshold values of each

sensor. The green pointer indicates the current value of the sensor.

before the server name to open

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The ARC application allows you to adjust the remote server monitoring settings including SEL polling, SDR reading, ASF, and PET.

To adjust the monitoring settings:

Adjusting the monitoring settingsAdjusting the monitoring settings

Adjusting the monitoring settings

Adjusting the monitoring settingsAdjusting the monitoring settings

1. Click

2. Click on the up/down arrow

3. Click

Server Server

Server on the menu bar,

Server Server then select drop-down menu. A Settings Settings

Settings window appears.

Settings Settings

button after each setting to adjust the value.

OK OK

O K to save your changes

OK OK and close the window.

Otherwise, click ignore your changes.

Setting Setting

Setting from the

Setting Setting

ServerServer

Server

ServerServer

CancelCancel

Cancel to

CancelCancel

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Enabling the Short Message Service (SMS) featureEnabling the Short Message Service (SMS) feature

Enabling the Short Message Service (SMS) feature

Enabling the Short Message Service (SMS) featureEnabling the Short Message Service (SMS) feature

The Short Message Service or SMS feature allows you to receive Platform Event Trap (PET) information on your smart phone (ASUS P505).

You must install Microsoft® ActiveSync® before you enable the SMS feature. Visit www.microsoft.com to download Microsoft

To enable the SMS feature:

1. Check the box before the Enable Short MessageEnable Short Message

Enable Short Message

Enable Short MessageEnable Short Message Service featureService feature

Service feature.

Service featureService feature

2. Key-in the mobile or PDA phone number in the box, then press OKOK

OK.

OKOK

3. Press

OK OK

O K when a confirmation

OK OK

box appears.

ActiveSync® .

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The ASMB2 features a remote BIOS file update capability that allows you to update the BIOS file of the remote server when the file gets outdated or corrupted.

To update the remote server BIOS file:

1. Download and save the latest BIOS file for the remote server motherboard.

Updating the remote server BIOS fileUpdating the remote server BIOS file

Updating the remote server BIOS file

Updating the remote server BIOS fileUpdating the remote server BIOS file

Make sure to download and save the latest BIOS file for the remote server motherboard. Visit the ASUS website for the latest BIOS file.

2. From the navigation window, click remote server screen. See section 3.1.6 for details.

3. Click the update BIOS icon [

4. Locate the latest BIOS file when the appears, the click Open.

5. Click reset reset

reset dialog box appears.

reset reset

ARC resets the remote server, then automatically updates the BIOS file.

Open Open

Open window

Open Open

YesYes

Y e s when the

YesYes

ConfirmConfirm

Confirm

ConfirmConfirm

Remote ConsoleRemote Console

Remote Console to display the

Remote ConsoleRemote Console

] in the toolbar.

6. When finished, establish connection with the remote server, then use the toolbars to adjust the BIOS setup.

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ARC allows you to power up, power down, or reset the remote server using the power menu.

To power down the remote server:

Controlling the remote server powerControlling the remote server power

Controlling the remote server power

Controlling the remote server powerControlling the remote server power

Before turning off or resetting the remote server, make sure that it is not being used and that no application is currently running on it to avoid data loss.

1. Click

2. Click

3. The remote server is turned off.

Control Control

Control on the menu bar,

Control Control then select from the drop-down menu.

OROR

OROR Click the power down button on

the tool bar.

Yes Yes

Yes when the

Yes Yes power down power down

power down window appears.

power down power down

OK OK

Click

O K to close the window.

OK OK Use the same instructions as

reference when powering up or resetting the remote server.

Power downPower down

Power down

Power downPower down

ConfirmConfirm

Confirm

ConfirmConfirm

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The Platform Event Trap or PET is an SNMP trap used for system management alerts. When the ARC receives a PET, it displays a pop-up window notifying you of the alert and its source (IP address). Right-click the window to close.

To install an SNMP service to the remote service:

Viewing PET informationViewing PET information

Viewing PET information

Viewing PET informationViewing PET information

You need to install an SNMP service to the remote server to receive PET information.

1. On the Windows Start Start

click

Start >

Start Start

Control PanelControl Panel

Control Panel.

Control PanelControl Panel

2. Double-click

ProgramsPrograms

Programs.

ProgramsPrograms

3. Double-click

ComponentsComponents

Components.

ComponentsComponents

Settings Settings

Settings >

Settings Settings

Add/RemoveAdd/Remove

Add/Remove

Add/RemoveAdd/Remove

Add WindowsAdd Windows

Add Windows

Add WindowsAdd Windows

taskbar,

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4. Double-click and Monitoring Toolsand Monitoring Tools

and Monitoring Tools.

and Monitoring Toolsand Monitoring Tools

ManagementManagement

Management

ManagementManagement

5. Select Management ProtocolManagement Protocol

Management Protocol

Management ProtocolManagement Protocol (SNMP)(SNMP)

(SNMP).

(SNMP)(SNMP)

6. Click

Simple NetworkSimple Network

Simple Network

Simple NetworkSimple Network

OKOK

OK.

OKOK

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XP (Service Pack 2) users XP (Service Pack 2) users

XP (Service Pack 2) users

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If the remote server system is behind a firewall, you must create a UDP port to receive PET information.

To create a UDP port:

1. Double-click the then click the

2. Click the

View network connectionsView network connections

View network connections link, then select the LAN

View network connectionsView network connections

My ComputerMy Computer

My Computer icon from the Windows

My ComputerMy Computer

My Network PlacesMy Network Places

My Network Places link.

My Network PlacesMy Network Places

desktop,

connection the remote server system is using.

3. Right-click the LAN connection, then select

Properties Properties

Properties from the

Properties Properties

drop-down menu.

4. Click the

5. On the Settings Settings

Settings window.

Settings Settings

6. Type a name on the

Advanced Advanced

Advanced tab, then click the

Advanced Advanced

Services Services

Services tab, click the

Services Services

Description of service fieldDescription of service field

Description of service field (i.e. ASUS ARC).

Description of service fieldDescription of service field

Add Add

Add button to display a

Add Add

7. Type the IP address of the local/central server, then set the

Internal Port number Internal Port number

and

Internal Port number to

Internal Port number Internal Port number

8. Select

UDPUDP

U D P, then click

UDPUDP

OKOK

O K. The created service is displayed in the

OKOK

162162

162.

162162

Services list. Check the box before the service, then click

Settings Settings

Settings button.

Settings Settings

ServiceService

Service

ServiceService

OKOK

OK.

OKOK

ExternalExternal

External

ExternalExternal

You must also adjust the Internet Explorer settings to allow active contents to run in the local/central server. To do this:

1. From the Internet OptionsInternet Options

Internet Options from the drop-down menu.

Internet OptionsInternet Options

2. Click the

3. Enable the item “

4. Click the

Internet Explorer Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer menu, click

Internet Explorer Internet Explorer

Advanced Advanced

Advanced tab.

Advanced Advanced

Allow active content to run in files on My ComputerAllow active content to run in files on My Computer

Allow active content to run in files on My Computer”.

Allow active content to run in files on My ComputerAllow active content to run in files on My Computer

Apply Apply

Apply button, then click

Apply Apply

OK OK

O K to close the window.

OK OK

ToolsTools

Tools, then select

ToolsTools

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3.2 ASUS Host Management Controller Setup

The ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility provides precise configuration and basic functions including System Event Log (SEL) generation and System Data Record (SDR) reading in DOS mode.

This utility also supplies configuration sequences for the type of host interface as well as direct real-time monitoring of system information including CPU temperature(s), fan speeds and system voltages.

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3.2.13.2.1

To install the ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility:

1. Boot the server in DOS mode using the support CD.

2. When the A:> prompt appears, type X: (where X is the drive letter of the optical drive).

3. When the X:> prompt appears, type cd\asmb2\dos, then press <Enter>.

4. At the prompt, type asmc, then press <Enter> to display the ASMC Utility Help Menu. The screen appears as shown.

A:\>x:

X:\>cd\asmb2\dos

X:\>asmc

5. The main utility screen appears. Press <Enter>.

Installing and launching the ASUS HostInstalling and launching the ASUS Host

Installing and launching the ASUS Host

Installing and launching the ASUS HostInstalling and launching the ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utilityManagement Controller Setup utility

Management Controller Setup utility

Management Controller Setup utilityManagement Controller Setup utility

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The utility menu bar has five commands: Initial, View, Set, Monitor and Help. You can select a command using the left or right arrow button on the keyboard. After selecting a command, use the down arrow key to display available options. Select a command, then press <Enter> to execute.

Menu optionsMenu options

Menu options

Menu optionsMenu options Menu barMenu bar

Menu bar

Menu barMenu bar

Command fieldsCommand fields

Command fields

Command fieldsCommand fields

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The Initial command allows you to clear the SEL information or exit the utility.

Go to Log information for a refresh set of data records. Use the command when creating a new log that begins at an exact time for precise system monitoring.

Select

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View View

The

View command displays the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)

View View data record including the Record Record

Record (SDR),

Record Record

InitialInitial

Initial

InitialInitial

Initial Initial

Initial command, then select

Initial Initial

Exit Exit

Exit to close the utility and return to the DOS prompt.

Exit Exit

ViewView

View

ViewView

System Event Log System Event Log

System Event Log (SEL), the

System Event Log System Event Log

and general BMC information.

Clear SEL Clear SEL

Clear SEL to empty all System Event

Clear SEL Clear SEL

Clear SELClear SEL

Clear SEL

Clear SELClear SEL

System DataSystem Data

System Data

System DataSystem Data

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To view the System Data Record (SDR):To view the System Data Record (SDR):

To view the System Data Record (SDR):

To view the System Data Record (SDR):To view the System Data Record (SDR):

1. Select

BMC SDRBMC SDR

BMC SDR from the

BMC SDRBMC SDR

View View

View command option, then press

View View <Enter>. A complete list of data records appears on the left pane. The right pane displays the sensor data information.

The number on the bottom left of the screen indicates the data record displayed in the right window pane over the total number of sensor data records in the remote host.

2. Use the down arrow key to display the next sensor data record.

3. Press <Esc> to return to the main screen.

To view the System Event Log (SEL):To view the System Event Log (SEL):

To view the System Event Log (SEL):

To view the System Event Log (SEL):To view the System Event Log (SEL):

1. Select

BMC SDRBMC SDR

BMC SDR from the

BMC SDRBMC SDR

View View

View command option, then press

View View <Enter>. A complete list of system event records appear on the left pane. The right pane displayes the SEL information.

The number on the left bottom of the window shows the system event displayed in the right window pane over the total number of system events in the remote host.

2. Use the down arrow key to display the next sensor event.

3. Press <Esc> to return to the main screen.

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To view the BMC information:To view the BMC information:

To view the BMC information:

To view the BMC information:To view the BMC information:

1. Select

BMC InfoBMC Info

BMC Info from the

BMC InfoBMC Info

View View

View command option, then press

View View

<Enter>. A list of BMC information appears on the left pane.

2. Use the down arrow button to select a BMC information. The BMC information is displayed in the right pane.

3. Press <Esc> to return to the main screen.

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Set Set

The

Set command controls the host interface type and the correct BMC time.

Set Set

To select the host interface:To select the host interface:

To select the host interface:

To select the host interface:To select the host interface:

SetSet

Set

SetSet

1. Select <Enter>. The screen displays the host interfaces supported by the server management board.

2. Use the down arrow button to select a host interface, then press <Enter>.

Host InterfaceHost Interface

Host Interface from the

Host InterfaceHost Interface

Set Set

Set command option, then press

Set Set

You can select from the following interfaces:

KCS InterfaceKCS Interface

KCS Interface - Keyboard Controller Style

KCS InterfaceKCS Interface SMIC InterfaceSMIC Interface

SMIC Interface - Server Management Interface Chip

SMIC InterfaceSMIC Interface BF InterfaceBF Interface

BF Interface - Block Transfer

BF InterfaceBF Interface PCI InterfacePCI Interface

PCI Interface - Peripheral Component Interconnect

PCI InterfacePCI Interface

3. When finished, press <Esc> to return to the main screen.

To set the BMC Timer:To set the BMC Timer:

To set the BMC Timer:

To set the BMC Timer:To set the BMC Timer:

1. Select <Enter>.

2. Set the BMC IPMI timer to the current system time.

3. When finished, press <Esc> to return to the main screen.

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BMC TimerBMC Timer

BMC Timer from the

BMC TimerBMC Timer

Set Set

Set command option, then press

Set Set

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Monitor Monitor

The

Monitor command displays real-time data on the remote server

Monitor Monitor

system and CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

To display a remote server information:To display a remote server information:

To display a remote server information:

To display a remote server information:To display a remote server information:

MonitorMonitor

Monitor

MonitorMonitor

1. Select a sensor from the <Enter>. A list of server information appears on the left pane.

2. Use the down arrow button to select a monitor information. The selected monitor information details are displayed in the right pane.

Monitor Monitor

Monitor command options, then press

Monitor Monitor

3. Press <Esc> to return to the main screen.

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Help Help

The

Help command displays the available utility options, utility version,

Help Help

and copyright information.

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Help

HelpHelp

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The Appendix shows the location of the LAN port for server management and BMC socket on several motherboards. This section also presents common problems that you may encounter when installing or using the server management board.

information

Reference

A.1 LAN port for server management

The ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB2 comes with two LAN (RJ-45) ports: one for network connection and the other for server management. For easy identification, the LAN port for server management is the LAN port near the VGA port. You must use the LAN port for server management to connect the remote server to the local/central host (direct LAN connection) or to the network hub or router.

Refer to the illustrations below to identify the LAN port for server management on some server motherboards.

NCL-DE/1U and NCL-DE/SCSI motherboardNCL-DE/1U and NCL-DE/SCSI motherboard

NCL-DE/1U and NCL-DE/SCSI motherboard

NCL-DE/1U and NCL-DE/SCSI motherboardNCL-DE/1U and NCL-DE/SCSI motherboard

K8N-DRE motherboardK8N-DRE motherboard

K8N-DRE motherboard

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A.2 BMC socket

33cm (13in)

26.8cm (10.5in)

The ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB-LE comes with a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) socket.

Refer to the illustrations below to locate the BMC socket on different server motherboards.

NCL-DE/1U and NCL-DE/SCSI motherboardsNCL-DE/1U and NCL-DE/SCSI motherboards

NCL-DE/1U and NCL-DE/SCSI motherboards

NCL-DE/1U and NCL-DE/SCSI motherboardsNCL-DE/1U and NCL-DE/SCSI motherboards

CPU_FAN1

MCH

AUX_PANEL1

BUZZ1 CLRTC1

ATX12V1

USBPW34

USB34

FM_CPU1

HDLED1

VGA

FWH

I/O

ATI

AMI 8Mb

ATXPWR1

REAR_FAN2

DDR DIMM_B4 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

KBPWR1

DDR DIMM_A4 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

USBPW12

DDR DIMM_B3 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR DIMM_A3 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR DIMM_A1 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

REAR_FAN1

Broadcom BCM5721

Broadcom

RECPVERY1

BCM5721

VGA_EN1

COM2

PCIE1

BPSMB1

LAN1_EN1

LAN2_EN1

FLOPPY1

BMCCONN1

PSUSMB1

Intel E7520

NCL-DE/1U

BMC_RACK1

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

PS/2

T: Mouse B: Keyboard

USB1 USB2

COM1

VGA

RJ-45

(LAN-1)

RJ-45

(LAN-2)

Super

RAGE XL Controller

SB_PWR1

NCLV-DS2 motherboardNCLV-DS2 motherboard

NCLV-DS2 motherboard

NCLV-DS2 motherboardNCLV-DS2 motherboard

CPU_FAN2

FM_CPU2

mPGA 604

SEC_IDE

PRI_IDE

Intel

ICH5R

30.5cm (12in)

SATA1

SATA2

FRNT_FAN1

FRNT_FAN2

CPU1

CPU2

PANEL1

PS/2KBMS T: Mouse

KBPWR1

B: Keyboard

USB12

COM1

VGA

LAN1

LAN2

Gigabit

LAN

BCM5705E

LAN_EN2

ATI

RAGE XL

VGA

Controller

Super

I/O

8Mbit Flash BIOS

CLRTC1

SSIPWR1

REAR_FAN1

USBPW12

DDR2 DDR_B3 (64 bit,240-pin module)

SSI12V1

PSUSMB1

DDR2 DDR_A3 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DDR_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DDR_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DDR_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DDR_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)

Gigabit

LAN

BCM5721

LAN_EN1

REAR_FAN2

PCIX1 (64-bit PCI-X)

PCIX2 (64-bit PCI-X)

PCIE1(x4 link)

VGA_EN1

PCI4 (32-bit 5V PCI)

SB_PWR1

PCI5 (32-bit 5V PCI)

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

COM2

BMCCONN1

BPSMB1

LPT1

RECOVERY1

FLOPPY1

NCLV-DS2

Intel

MCH

E7320

SCSI_EN1

BMCSOCKET1

SEC_IDE1

PRI_IDE1

FM_CPU1

CPU_FAN1

FM_CPU2

CPU_FAN2

Adaptec

AIC-7901X

CPU1

CPU2

Intel

ICH

6300ESB

AUX_PANEL1

HDLED1

FRNT_FAN1

FRNT_FAN2

SATA1

USBPW34

mPGA 604

SCSI1

USB34

30.5cm (12in)

SATA2

PANEL1

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K8N-DRE motherboardK8N-DRE motherboard

30.5cm (12in)

K8N-DRE motherboard

K8N-DRE motherboardK8N-DRE motherboard

Super

I/O

COM2

LPT1

BMCSOCKET1

CPU_WARN1

PCI1

4Mbit BIOS

68 34

SCSI_EN1

LSI

1020A

SCSI1

FLOPPY1

SB_PWR1

FPSMB

HDLED1

DDR1 DIMM_D2 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR1 DIMM_D1 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR1 DIMM_C1 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR1 DIMM_C2 (64 bit,184-pin module)

PANEL1 AUX_PANEL1

RECOVERY1

ATI

RAGE-XL

FRNT_FAN2

FRNT_FAN1

SOCKET 940

VGA_EN1

CPU2

BIOS

Mbit

K8N-DRE

BUZZ1

BCM5721 BCM5721

PCIE1

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

LAN2 LAN1

FRNT_FAN4FRNT_FAN3

CLRTC1

VGA1

nVIDIA nForce

Professional

2200

CPU1

COM1

REAR_FAN1

LAN2_EN1 LAN1_EN1

SOCKET 940

FRNT_FAN6

FRNT_FAN5

USB12

KBMS1

KBPWR1

SEC_IDE1

REAR_FAN4

PSUSMB1

PRI_IDE1

REAR_FAN2

REAR_FAN3

SATA2

SATA1

SATA4

SATA3

ATXPWR1

ATX12V1

33cm (13in)

USB34

DDR1 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR1 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR1 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR1 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module)

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A.3 Troubleshooting

This troubleshooting guide provides answers to some common problems which you may encounter while installing and/or using ASUS ASMB-LE. These problems requires simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact the Wireless LAN Technical Support if you encounter problems not mentioned in this section.

ProblemProblem

Problem

ProblemProblem

The local/central serverThe local/central server

The local/central server

The local/central serverThe local/central server cannot connect to thecannot connect to the

cannot connect to the

cannot connect to thecannot connect to the ASMB-LE board.ASMB-LE board.

ASMB-LE board.

ASMB-LE board.ASMB-LE board.

The ARC cannot receive PETThe ARC cannot receive PET

The ARC cannot receive PET

The ARC cannot receive PETThe ARC cannot receive PET information from theinformation from the

information from the

information from theinformation from the remote server.remote server.

remote server.

remote server.remote server.

SolutionSolution

Solution

SolutionSolution

1. Check if the LAN cable is connected to the LAN port for server management. See page A-2 for details.

2. Check if the remote server LAN port is working properly. If you have not previously installed the LAN controller driver, install the same using the system support CD.

3. Make sure the IP address of both the remote and local/central servers are on the same subnet.

4. Set the remote server IP address and MAC address using the ASUS Host Management Controller Setup. See Chapter 2 for details.

Install SNMP service. See section“3.1.11 Viewing PET information” for details.

Short Message ServiceShort Message Service

Short Message Service

Short Message ServiceShort Message Service (SMS)(SMS)

(SMS)

(SMS)(SMS)

Serial Over LAN (SOL)Serial Over LAN (SOL)

Serial Over LAN (SOL)

Serial Over LAN (SOL)Serial Over LAN (SOL)

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1. Check if the USB cable is connected properly.

2. Check if your smart phone (ASUS P505) is working properly.

3. Install Microsoft

4. Set the phone number.

1. Check the BIOS remote console setting. See section 2.4 for details.

2. Check if the firmware baud rate is the same as the BIOS setting. See section 2.5.3 for details.

ActiveSync.

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