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Contents
Notices ......................................................................................................... vi
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
ASMB5-iKVM specications summary ..................................................... xi
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
•
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•
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:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•
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 modications
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 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 Canadian ICES-003.
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REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and
Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical
substances in our products at ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/
REACH.htm.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest
standards for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you
to be able to responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well
as the packaging materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm
for detailed recycling information in different regions.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been
designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the
crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic
equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for
disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not
be placed in municipal waste.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
•
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the server.
•
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.
•
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the server, ensure that all
power cables are unplugged.
•
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
•
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.
•
If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•
Before installing any component to the server, carefully read all the manuals
that came with the package.
•
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.
•
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
•
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
•
Place the product on a stable surface.
•
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring
the server management board.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the server management board features and the new
technologies it supports.
• Chapter 2: Installation
This chapter provides instructions on how to install the board to the server
system and install the utilities that the board supports.
• Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console
This chapter tells you how to use the ASUS Remote Console (ARC) that the
server management board supports.
• Chapter 4: Web-based user interface (ASMB5-iKVM only)
This chapter tells you how to use the web-based user interface that the
server management board supports.
• Appendix: Reference Information
The Appendix shows the location of the LAN ports for server management
and BMC connector on server motherboards. This section also presents
common problems that you may encounter when installing or using the
server management board.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, 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 guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
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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ASMB5-iKVM specications summary
ChipsetAspeed 2050
Internal RAM112 MB for system
Internal ROM16 MB
Timers32-bit Watchdog Timer
Main featuresIPMI 2.0-compliant and supports
Form factor22 mm x 17 mm
* Specications are subject to change without notice.
16 MB for video
KVM over LAN
Web-based user interface (remote management)
Virtual media
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This chapter describes the server
management board features and the new
technologies it supports.
Chapter 1: Product
1
introduction
1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® ASMB5-iKVM server management board!
The ASUS ASMB5-iKVM 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). With
ASMB5-iKVM plugging in a server motherboard, you can completely and efciently
monitor your server in real-time. The solution allows you to reduce IT management
costs and increase the productivity.
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 ASMB5-iKVM board
• Support CD
• User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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1.3 Features
1. IPMI 2.0
• System interface (KCS)
• LAN interface (support RMCP+)
• System Event Log (SEL)
• Sensor Data Record (SDR)
• Field Replaceable Unit (FRU)
• Remote Power on/off, reboot
• Serial Over LAN (SOL)
• Authentication Type: RAKP-HMAC-SHA1
• Encryption (AES)
• Platform Event Filtering (PEF)
• Platform Event Trap (PET)
• Watchdog Timer
2. Private I2C Bus
• Auto Monitoring sensors (temperature, voltage, fan speed and logging
events
3. PMBus*
• Support Power supply for PMBus device
4. PSMI*
• Support Power supply for PSMI bus device
5. Web-base GUI
• Monitor Sensor, show SDR, SEL, FRU, congure BMC, LAN
• Support SSL (HTTPS)
• Multiple user permission level
• Upgrade BMC rmware
6. Update Firmware
• DOS Tool
• Web GUI (Windows® XP/Vista/2003/2008, RHEL5.2, SLES10SP2
• Support two remote storage for USB/CD-ROM/DVD and imageSupport two remote storage for USB/CD-ROM/DVD and image
11. Remote Install OS
• Use remote storage to remote install OS
* A power supply supported PMBus and PSMI is necessary.
** Specications are subject to change without notice.
1.4 System requirements
Before you install the ASMB5-iKVM board, check if the remote server system
meets the following requirements:
• ASUS server motherboard with Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
connector*
• LAN (RJ-45) port for server management**
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.5 or later; Firefox
* Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for an updated list of server
motherboards that support the ASMB5-iKVM.
** See the Appendix for details.
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1.5 Network setup
The ASMB5-iKVM 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 congurations.
Direct LAN connection
RJ-45 cable
Remote server
with ASMB5-iKVM
LAN connection through a network hub
Hub or router
Remote server
with ASMB5-iKVM
Remote console with
web-based browser
Remote console with
web-based browser
1-6Chapter 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.
Chapter 2: Installation
2
2-2Chapter 2: Installation
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, ensure that the power supply
is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure
to do so 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, and then locate
the Baseboard Management
Controller (BMC) connector on the
motherboard.
Refer to the Appendix section
for the location of the BMC
connector on supported
motherboards.
2. Place the board on the BMC
connector of the motherboard,
aligning with the pin connectors.
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3. Press the board rmly until it is
completely seated in place.
4. When installed, the board appears
as shown.
5. Reinstall the remote server system cover, then connect the power plug to a
grounded wall socket.
Everytime after the AC power is re-plugged, you have to wait for about 30
seconds for the system power up.
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.
7. For direct LAN conguration, 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.
2-4Chapter 2: Installation
2.3 Firmware update and IP conguration
You need to update the ASMB5-iKVM rmware and congure IP source before
you start using the ASMB5-iKVM board.
2.3.1 Firmware update
To update the rmware:
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 menu and set the Boot Device Priority item to [CD-ROM].
4. When nished, press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.
5. On reboot, the main menu appears. Select ASMB5-iKVM Firmware Update for Preserve Conguration, and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
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FreeDOS command prompt
Congure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN1
Congure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN1
Congure BMC IP Source Static IP for DM_LAN1
Congure BMC IP Source DHCP for DM_LAN1
ASMB5 Firmware Update for Preserve Conguration (SDR,LAN,Username)
ASMB5 Firmware Update for Clear Conguration (SDR,LAN,Username)
6. A conrmation message appears, asking whether you want to update the
rmware or not. Select <Yes> to update.
WARNING !!!
UPDATE ASMB5 FIRMWARE NOW !
DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ?
No Yes
The rmware updating process starts.
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7. When the update process is completed, the following screen appears.When the update process is completed, the following screen appears..
NewImageSize = 16MB, offs = 0
Uploading Firmware Image : Completed
Flash Update Completed
Device Firmware has been upgraded successfully.
The device will be reset within 10 seconds for the new rmware to
take effect. Please wait for 70 seconds to initialize rmware.
Delay 70 seconds
Press any key to continue ...
You may update rmware from the web-based user interface. Refer to page 4-13
for details.
2-6Chapter 2: Installation
2.3.2 Congure BMC IP source static IP
1. Repeat the step 1-4 in the previous sub-section.
2. On reboot, the main menu appears. Select Congure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN1 (or DM_LAN1), and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
ASUS Server P8B-E/4L MB
FreeDOS command prompt
Congure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN1
Congure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN1
Congure BMC IP Source Static IP for DM_LAN1
Congure BMC IP Source DHCP for DM_LAN1
ASMB5 Firmware Update for Preserve Conguration (SDR,LAN,Username)
ASMB5 Firmware Update for Clear Conguration (SDR,LAN,Username)
3. A conrmation message appears, asking if you want to congure the BMC IP
source static IP now. Select <Yes> to continue.
WARNING !!!
CONFIGURE BMC IP Source STATIC IP NOW !
DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ?
No Yes
4. When the conguration is completed, the below screen appears.
Detect Motherboard -> (P8B-E Series)
Detect KCS Interface
New BMC IP Source : Static IP
Press any key to continue ...
5. Go to BIOS menu to set the IP. Refer to section 2.4 for IP settings in BIOS
menu.
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2.3.3 Congure BMC IP source DHCP
1. Repeat the step 1-4 in the previous sub-section.
2. On reboot, the main menu appears. Select Congure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN1 (or DM_LAN1), and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.
ASUS Server P8B-E/4L MB
FreeDOS command prompt
Congure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN1
Congure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN1
Congure BMC IP Source Static IP for DM_LAN1
Congure BMC IP Source DHCP for DM_LAN1
ASMB5 Firmware Update for Preserve Conguration (SDR,LAN,Username)
ASMB5 Firmware Update for Clear Conguration (SDR,LAN,Username)
3. A conrmation message appears, asking if you want to congure the BMC IP
source DHCP now. Select <Yes> to continue.
WARNING !!!
CONFIGURE BMC IP Source DHCP NOW !
DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ?
No Yes
4. When the conguration is completed, the below screen appears.
Detect Motherboard -> (P8B-E Series)
Detect KCS Interface
New BMC IP Source : DHCP
Press any key to continue ...
5. Then you can get IP from DHCP server.
2-8Chapter 2: Installation
2.4 BIOS conguration
You need to adjust the settings in the BIOS setup of the remote server for correct
conguration and connection to the central server.
• Update the remote server BIOS le following the instructions in the
motherboard/system user guide. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com)
to download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes
only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
2.4.1 Running the BIOS BMC conguration
To congure the BMC in the BIOS:
1. Restart the remote server, then press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS
setup.
2. Go to the Server Mgmt menu, then select the BMC network conguration
sub-menu. Use this sub-menu to congure the BMC settings.
3. When nished, press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.
2.4.2 BMC network conguration
Allows you to set the BMC LAN Parameter settings.
Ap tio Set up Util ity - Copy rig ht (C) 201 0 A meri can Me gatr end s, Inc.
Mai n Ser ver Mg mt E ven t Lo gs Adva nce d Mo nit or B oot Too l E xit
BMC Fi rmw are Ver sio n : 0 .01
BMC Su ppo rt [E nabl ed]
Wai t F or BMC [D isab led ]
FRB -2 Tim er t ime out [6 min ute s]
FRB -2 Tim er P oli cy [ Res et]
O/S Wa tch dog Tim er [D isab led ]
O/S Wt d T imer Ti meo ut [10 mi nute s]
O/S Wt d T imer Po lic y [R eset ]
S yste m E ven t Lo g
B MC n etw ork con fig ura tion
E na bl e/ D is ab le in te rf a ce s to
co mmun ica te with BM C.
: Sel ect Sc reen
: S elec t I tem
En ter: Se lec t
+/ —: Ch ang e Op t.
F1 : Ge ner al Help
F9 : Op tim ize d De fau lts
F1 0: Save ES C: Exi t
Ve rsio n 2 .01 .120 4. Cop yrig ht (C) 201 0 A mer ican Me gat rend s, Inc .
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Ap tio Set up Util ity - Copy rig ht (C) 201 0 A meri can Me gatr end s, Inc.
Ser ver Mgm t
BMC ne two rk c onf igu rati on
DM_ LAN 1
DM_ LAN 1 I P Ad dre ss in B MC : 00 0.00 0.0 00. 000
DM_ LAN 1 S ubne t M ask in BMC : 00 0.00 0.0 00. 000
DM_ LAN 1 G atew ay Add ress in BM C : 000 .00 0.00 0.0 00
DM_ LAN 1 M AC A ddr ess in BMC : 90 .E6. BA. 0A. 20.B A
Conf igu rat ion sou rce [D o No thi ng]
Lan 1
Lan 1 I P A ddre ss in BMC : 00 0.00 0.0 00. 000
Lan 1 S ubn et M ask in BMC : 0 00.0 00. 000 .000
Lan 1 G ate way Add res s in BM C : 00 0.00 0.0 00. 000
Lan 1 M AC Addr ess in BMC : 90 .E6. BA. 0A. 20.B A
Conf igu rat ion sou rce [D o No thi ng]
Ve rsio n 2 .01 .120 4. Cop yrig ht (C) 201 0 A mer ican Me gat rend s, Inc .
Se lect to co nfig ure LA N ch ann el
pa rame ter s s tati cal ly or
dy nami cal ly( DHCP ). Do noth ing
op tion wi ll not mod ify any BM C
ne twor k p aram ete rs d uri ng BIOS
ph ase.
: Sel ect Sc reen
: S elec t I tem
En ter: Se lec t
+/ —: Ch ang e Op t.
F1 : Ge ner al Help
F9 : Op tim ize d De fau lts
F1 0: Save ES C: Exi t
Configuration Source [Do Nothing]
Allows you to select the IP address source type. Set the LAN channel
parameters statically or dynamically. Or select [Do Nothing] to not to modify
the BMC network parameters in BIOS.
The following items are available when you set Conguration Source to
[Static].
Station IP Address
Allows you to set the BMC IP address.
Subnet Mask
Allows you to set the BMC subnet mask. We recommend that you use the same
Subnet Mask you have specied on the operating system network for the used
network card.
Router IP Address
Allows you to set the Router IP address.
Router MAC Address
Allows you to set the Router MAC address.
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