Asus ASMB5-iKVM User Manual

ASMB5-iKVM

Server Management Board

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E6569

Second Edition V2 March 2011

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Contents

Notices ......................................................................................................... vi

Safety information .................................................................................... viii

About this guide ......................................................................................... ix

ASMB5-iKVM specications summary ..................................................... xi

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

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

1.3 Features ........................................................................................ 1-3

1.4 System requirements ................................................................... 1-4

1.5 Network setup .............................................................................. 1-5

Chapter 2: Installation

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

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

2.3 Firmware update and IP conguration ....................................... 2-4

2.3.1 Firmware update ............................................................. 2-4

2.3.2 Congure BMC IP source static IP .................................. 2-6

2.3.3 Congure BMC IP source DHCP .................................... 2-7

2.4 BIOS conguration ...................................................................... 2-8

2.4.1 Running the BIOS BMC conguration ............................ 2-8

2.4.2 BMC network conguration ............................................. 2-8

2.4.3 System Event Log ......................................................... 2-10

2.5 Running the ASMC5 utility ........................................................ 2-11

2.5.1 Conguring the LAN controller ...................................... 2-13

2.5.2 Conguring the user name and password .................... 2-14

2.6 Software installation .................................................................. 2-15

2.6.1 Installing the ARC ......................................................... 2-15

2.6.2 Launching ARC ............................................................. 2-16

Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console

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

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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 Controlling the remote server power ............................. 3-16

3.1.10 Viewing PET information ............................................... 3-17

3.2 ASUS Host Management Controller Setup ................................... 3-20

3.2.1 Installing and launching the ASUS Host

Management Controller Setup utility .................... 3-20

3.2.2 Command elds ............................................................ 3-21

3.2.3 Initial .............................................................................. 3-21

3.2.4 View .............................................................................. 3-21

3.2.5 Set ................................................................................. 3-24

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

3.2.7 Help ............................................................................... 3-27

Web-based user interface

4.1 Web-based user interface ........................................................... 4-2

4.1.1 Loging in the utility .......................................................... 4-2

4.1.2 Using the utility ................................................................ 4-3

4.2 System Information ...................................................................... 4-4

4.3 Server Health ................................................................................ 4-4

4.3.1 Sensor Readings (with Thresholds) ................................ 4-5

4.3.2 Event Log ........................................................................ 4-5

4.4 Conguration ................................................................................ 4-6

4.4.1 Alerts ............................................................................... 4-6

4.4.2 PEF ................................................................................. 4-7

4.4.3 Mouse Mode ................................................................... 4-7

4.4.4 Network ........................................................................... 4-8

4.4.5 SMTP .............................................................................. 4-8

4.4.6 SSL ................................................................................. 4-9

4.4.7 Users ............................................................................... 4-9

4.4.8 Remote Session ............................................................ 4-10

4.4.9 Congure LDAP ............................................................ 4-10

4.4.10 Active Directory Settings ................................................4-11

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4.4.11 Date/Time/NTP Settings ................................................4-11

4.5 Remote Control .......................................................................... 4-12

4.5.1 Console Redirection ...................................................... 4-12

4.5.2 Server Power Control .................................................... 4-13

4.5.3 Capture Screen Video ................................................... 4-13

4.5.4 Chassis Identify Command ........................................... 4-14

4.5.5 Power Button ................................................................ 4-14

4.6 Maintenance ............................................................................... 4-15

4.7 Languages .................................................................................. 4-15

Appendix: Reference information

A.1 BMC connector .............................................................................A-2

A.2 LAN ports for server management .............................................A-3

A.3 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................A-4

A.4 BMC Sensor Codes Table ............................................................A-5

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Notices

Federal 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 modications

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

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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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

Operation 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 qualied

service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring

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 specications summary

Chipset Aspeed 2050

Internal RAM 112 MB for system

Internal ROM 16 MB

Timers 32-bit Watchdog Timer

Main features IPMI 2.0-compliant and supports

Form factor 22 mm x 17 mm

* Specications 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

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introduction

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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 efciently

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, congure 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

7. Notication

• PET

• SNMP Trap

• e-Mail

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8. KVM over Internet

• Web-based remote consoleWeb-based remote console

9. Remote Update BIOS

• Use Remote oppy to update BIOS

10. Remote Storage (Virtual Media)

• 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.

** Specications 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 congurations.

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

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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

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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, 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 conguration, 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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2.3 Firmware update and IP conguration

You need to update the ASMB5-iKVM rmware and congure 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 Conguration, and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

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FreeDOS command prompt

Congure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN1 Congure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN1 Congure BMC IP Source Static IP for DM_LAN1 Congure BMC IP Source DHCP for DM_LAN1

ASMB5 Firmware Update for Preserve Conguration (SDR,LAN,Username)

ASMB5 Firmware Update for Clear Conguration (SDR,LAN,Username)

6. A conrmation 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.

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2.3.2 Congure BMC IP source static IP

1. Repeat the step 1-4 in the previous sub-section.

2. On reboot, the main menu appears. Select Congure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN1 (or DM_LAN1), and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

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FreeDOS command prompt

Congure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN1

Congure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN1 Congure BMC IP Source Static IP for DM_LAN1 Congure BMC IP Source DHCP for DM_LAN1 ASMB5 Firmware Update for Preserve Conguration (SDR,LAN,Username) ASMB5 Firmware Update for Clear Conguration (SDR,LAN,Username)

3. A conrmation message appears, asking if you want to congure 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 conguration 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 Congure BMC IP source DHCP

1. Repeat the step 1-4 in the previous sub-section.

2. On reboot, the main menu appears. Select Congure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN1 (or DM_LAN1), and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

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FreeDOS command prompt

Congure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN1

Congure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN1

Congure BMC IP Source Static IP for DM_LAN1 Congure BMC IP Source DHCP for DM_LAN1 ASMB5 Firmware Update for Preserve Conguration (SDR,LAN,Username) ASMB5 Firmware Update for Clear Conguration (SDR,LAN,Username)

3. A conrmation message appears, asking if you want to congure 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 conguration 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.

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2.4 BIOS conguration

You need to adjust the settings in the BIOS setup of the remote server for correct

conguration 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 conguration

To congure 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 conguration

sub-menu. Use this sub-menu to congure the BMC settings.

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

2.4.2 BMC network conguration

Allows you to set the BMC LAN Parameter settings.

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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

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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]

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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 Conguration 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 specied 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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2.4.3 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.

Ap tio Set up Util ity - Copy rig ht (C) 201 0 A meri can Me gatr end s, Inc. Ser ver Mgm t

Ena bli ng/ Disa bli ng Opti ons SEL Co mpo nent s [D isab led ]

Era sin g S etti ngs Era se SEL [N o] Whe n S EL is F ull [ Do Not hing ]

Cus tom EF I Lo ggi ng Opti ons Log EF I S tatu s C ode s [ Bot h]

NOT E: All val ues ch ange d h ere do not ta ke e ffe ct

unt il com pute r i s r esta rte d.

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SEL Components [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable all features of system event log during booting.

The following items become congurable when you set SEL Components to [Enabled].

Erase SEL [No]

Allows you to select how to erase SEL.

Conguration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset]

When SEL is Full [Do Nothing]

Allows you to select what to do to a full SEL.

Conguration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately]

Log EFI Status Codes [Both]

Allows you to customize the EFI status codes. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Both] [Error code] [Progress code]

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

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2.5 Running the ASMC5 utility

The ASMC5 utility allows you to update the ASMB5-iKVM rmware, congure the

LAN setting for the remote server and change the user name/password in DOS environment. This utility is available from the support CD that came with the package.

To run the ASMC5 utility:

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 FreeDOS command prompt, and then press <Enter> .

ASUS Server P8B-E/4L MB FreeDOS command prompt

Congure BMC IP Source Static IP for LAN1 Congure BMC IP Source DHCP for LAN1 Congure BMC IP Source Static IP for DM_LAN1 Congure BMC IP Source DHCP for DM_LAN1 ASMB5 Firmware Update for Preserve Conguration (SDR,LAN,Username) ASMB5 Firmware Update for Clear Conguration (SDR,LAN,Username)

6. When the C:> prompt appears, type ASMC5 -?, then press <Enter> to display the ASMC5 Utility Help Menu. The screen appears as shown.

+----------------------------------------------------------+

| ASUS Server Management Card Utility 5.01 Help Menu |

+----------------------------------------------------------+

Usage:

ASMC5 -kcs[smic/bt/pci_smic] NetFn command data....

ASMC5 -bmc_ip_source source[1:Static, 2:DHCP] ASMC5 -bmc_ip ip_addr[10.10.10.20] ASMC5 -bmc_mask ip_mask[255.255.255.0] ASMC5 -bmc_gateway ip_addr[10.10.10.254] ASMC5 -pet_ip_mac ip_addr[10.10.10.20] mac_addr[010203040506] ASMC5 -bmc_ip_s_lan1 source[1:Static, 2:DHCP] ASMC5 -bmc_ip_lan1 ip_addr[10.10.10.20] ASMC5 -bmc_mask_lan1 ip_mask[255.255.255.0] ASMC5 -bmc_g_lan1 ip_addr[10.10.10.254] ASMC5 -pet_ip_m_lan1 ip_addr[10.10.10.20] mac_addr[010203040506] ASMC5 -adm_name new_name_string ASMC5 -user_name new_name_string ASMC5 -adm_password new_adm_password ASMC5 -user_password new_user_password

Press any key to see next page.

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<Press any key to see the next page> <ESC key to break> ASMC5 -sol_baud 57600[9600/19200/38400/57600/115200] ASMC5 -bmc_info ASMC5 -fru -view fru_id ASMC5 -fru -load fru_le ASMC5 -fru -save fru_id ru_le ASMC5 -sel -clear C:\>

ASMC5 Help Menu options

Options Description

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

-bmc_ip_source source[1: Static, 2: DHCP] Set the IP source

-bmc_ip [ip_addr] (e.g., bmc_ip 10.10.10.20)

-bmc_mask [ip_mask] (e.g., bmc_mask 255.255.255.0)

-bmc_gateway [ip_addr] (e.g., bmc_gateway 10.10.10.254)

-pet_ip_mac [ip_addr] [mac_addr] (e.g., pet_ip_mac 10.10.10.20 010203040506)

-bmc_ip_s_lan1 source[1: Static, 2: DHCP] Set the IP source for shared LAN

-bmc_ip_lan1 [ip_addr] (e.g., bmc_ip 10.10.10.20)

-bmc_mask_lan1 [ip_mask] (e.g., bmc_mask 255.255.255.0)

-bmc_g_lan1 [ip_addr] (e.g., bmc_gateway 10.10.10.254)

-pet_ip_m_lan1 [ip_addr] [mac_addr] (e.g., pet_ip_mac 10.10.10.20 010203040506)

-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

-sol_baud [baud rate] (e.g., sol_baud 57600)

-bmc_info Displays the BMC and PET IP and

-fru -view fru_id Displays the system FRU information

-fru -load fru_le Update system FRU data from le

-fru -save fru_id fru_le Save system FRU data to le

-sel -clear Clear system event log

Send IPMI command

Write the BMC IP address for dedicated LAN

Write the subnet mask for dedicated LAN

Write the gateway address for dedicated LAN

Write the PET destination IP and MAC addresses for dedicated LAN

Write the BMC IP address for shared LAN

Write the subnet mask for shared LAN

Write the gateway address for shared LAN

Write the PET destination IP and MAC addresses for shared LAN

Set the communication Baud rate

MAC addresses

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2.5.1 Conguring the LAN controller

Before you can establish connection to the ASMB5-iKVM board, you must

congure the LAN port for server management used by the remote server to

connect to the local/central server.

To congure the LAN port of the remote server:

1. Run the ASMC5 utility from the support CD following the instructions in the previous section.

2. Set IP source:

(a) Type ASMC5 -bmc_ip_source 1 if you want to set a static IP address.

(b) Type ASMC5 -bmc_ip_source 2 if you want to get IP from DHCP server.

3. Type ASMC5 -bmc_ip xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, then press <Enter> to assign any IP address to the remote server LAN port (if necessary). The screen displays the request and response buffer. Write the remote server IP address in a piece of paper for reference.

c:\>ASMC5 -bmc_ip 10.10.10.243 Detect MotherBoard -> (P8B-E Series) Detect KCS Interface New BMC IP : 10.10.10.243 c:\>

When nished, 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.

4. Congure your (a) subnet mask and (b) gateway address if necessary.

(a) Type ASMC5 -bmc_mask xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (your subnet mask encoded inType ASMC5 -bmc_mask xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (your subnet mask encoded in

hexadecimal system)

(b) Type ASMC5 -bmc_gateway xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (your gateway address

encoded in hexadecimal system)

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

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

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2.5.2 Conguring the user name and password

You may change your user name and password from the ASMC5 utility.

To change the user name and password:

1. Follow steps 1-5 on page 2-11.

2. When theWhen the C:> prompt appears, type type ASMC5 -user_name xxxxx, then press <Enter> to change the user name.

C:\>ASMC5 -user_name super Detect MotherBoard -> (P8B-E Series) Detect KCS Interface

Change User Name to super C:\>

3. Type ASMC5 -user_password xxxxxxxx, then press <Enter> to change the password.

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

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2.6 Software installation

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 theASMB5-iKVM package. You must install the ARC on the local/central server to access the remote server.

Before you install the ARC:

• For SNMP Service: View the Platform Event Trap (PET) information. See page 3-17 for details.

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

2.6.1 Installing 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 Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support

CD to locate the le ARC.EXE in the ARC folder. Double-click the ARC.EXE to

install the application.

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click the item ASUS Remote Console.

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

2.6.2 Launching ARC

To launch the ARC utility, click Start > All Programs > ASUS Remote Console > ASUS Remote Console from the Windows® desktop.

OR Double-click the ASUS Remote Console icon on the Windows® desktop.

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This chapter tells you how to use the ASUS Remote Console (ARC) that the server management board supports.

Chapter 3: ASUS

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Remote Console

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3.1 ASUS Remote Console (ARC)

The ASUS Remote Console (ARC) is a web-based utility, designed for ASMB5-SOL PLUS, 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.

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The ARC window is made up of six sections:

1. Menu bar

2. Tool bar

3. Navigation window

4. Detail/SEL window

5. Event window

6. Status bar

Refer to the following sections for details.

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3.1.1 ARC sections

Menu bar

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

Menu Available commands

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

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

Control power down/up, reset, power cycle, power on Lan

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

Help open Help contents or view information about the ARC application

Tool bar

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 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 All Servers root directory to display all 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 SDR (Sensor Data Record),

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit), SEL (System Event Log), and Remote Console.

settings; load/save server node list; general setting; dump/restore all conguration

Reset Baud Rate; Set MAC address

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Some remote server information (such as the SDR) contains several sensor groups such as Temperature, Voltage, and Fan. Click before the remote server information to display the sensor groups.

Click before a sensor group to display individual sensors. For example, clicking before the sensor group Temperature displays the CPU1 and system temperatures.

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Sensor groups

You can also change the server directory display by clicking the buttons on top of the window. For example, clicking the IP button displays the remote server IP address instead of the remote server name (N). Selecting ID displays the remote server ID instead of the server name or IP address.

Sensors

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Detail/SEL window

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

Event 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 specic traps, and time ticks. The PET information is a

system management alert in SNMP Trap format and is used for IPMI alerting.

Status 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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3.1.2 Connecting to the remote server

To connect to the remote server:

1. From the menu bar, click Server, then select Add New Server

Node. An Add new server connection window appears.

2. Type the remote server name and

IP address on the elds. Click

Save Default to set the remote server connection as the default. Otherwise, click OK to continue or Cancel to close the window.

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

3. When prompted, select IPMI Server, then click Continue.

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The navigation window displays

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

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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 Server, then select Connect.

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

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

• The default connection request level authentication is HMAC-SHA1 with

Administrator privileges. You may change these conguration according to

your network settings or preference.

• Check the box before Enable Payload Encryption if you want to use

Advanced Encryption Standard (AES).

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3.1.3 Retrieving sensor information

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:

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

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

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The Detail/SEL window displays the sensor data attributes, values, and

meanings. From this window, you can adjust the sensor threshold values by clicking the up/down arrow button after each value.

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3. Click More. A sensor window

appears displaying additional information on the sensor.

The Information tab displays 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 tab to adjust

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

Click OK to close the window.

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3.1.4 Displaying FRU information

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.

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

• The motherboard information is not included in the FRU information.

To display the FRU information:

1. From the navigation window, click before the server name to open the remote server information.

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2. Click before the FRU to display available FRU information, then click before the module/component. Select a module or component from the list to display the FRU information in the Detail/SEL window.

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3.1.5 Displaying system event logs

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 efcient remote server monitoring and

troubleshooting.

To display the sytem events:

1. From the navigation window, click before the server connection, then

click SEL. The status bar displays the progress of the SEL download. When nished, the Detail/SEL window displays the system events in chronological order.

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2. Double-click an event to display

an Event Information window.

This window displays the sensor

type and record ID, event message, current and threshold values, and other system event information.

3. Click OK to close the window.

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3.1.6 Using Remote Console

The Remote Console feature lets you see the remote server screen (text only) and is useful when you adjust the remote server BIOS settings.

To display the remote server console, press the Remote Console item from the navigation window. The remote server screen appears in the Detail/SEL window.

(used in combination with other keys)

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Delete key

ARC function keys

F1–F10 keyboard function keys

Reboot to enter BIOS setup menu

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3.1.7 Displaying all remote server sensors

To display all remote server sensors in graphical format:

1. From the navigation window, click before the server name to open the remote server information.

2. Click All Sensors value. All remote server sensors are displayed on 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.

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3.1.8 Adjusting the monitoring settings

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

To adjust the monitoring settings:

1. Click Server on the menu bar, then select General Setting from the drop-down menu. A Server Settings window appears.

2. Click on the up/down arrow button after each setting to adjust the value.

3. Click OK to save your changes

and close the window; otherwise,

click Cancel to ignore your changes.

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Enabling 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® ActiveSync® .

To enable the SMS feature:

1. Check the box before the Enable Short Message Service feature.

2. Click Set Phone List.

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3. When the SyncSMS mobile phone number setup window opens, key-in the mobile or PDA phone number in the box.

You may click the box before each

phone number to disable it.

4. Press OK.

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3.1.9 Controlling the remote server power

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

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.

To power down the remote server:

1. Click Control on the menu bar, then select Power down from the drop-down menu.

OR

Click the power down button on the

tool bar.

2. Click Yes when the Conrm power down window appears.

3. The remote server is turned off. Click OK to close the window.

Use the same instructions as

reference when powering up or resetting the remote server.

Power Down

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3.1.10 Viewing PET information

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.

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

To install an SNMP service to the remote service:

1. On the Windows® taskbar, click

Start > All Programs > Control Panel.

2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.

3. Double-click Add Windows Components.

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4. Double-click Management and Monitoring Tools.

5. Select Simple Network

Management Protocol (SNMP).

6. Click OK.

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Important notice for Windows® XP (Service Pack 2) users

If the local server system is behind a rewall, you must create a UDP port to

receive PET information.

To create a UDP port:

1. Double-click the My Computer icon from the Windows® desktop, then click the My Network Places link.

2. Click the View network connections link, then select the LAN connection the remote server system is using.

3. Right-click the LAN connection, then select Properties from the drop-down menu.

4. Click the Advanced tab, then click the Settings button in the Network Connection Sharing area.

5. On the Services tab, click the Add button to display a Service Settings window.

6. Type a name on the Description of service eld (i.e. ASUS ARC).

7. Type the IP address of the local/central server, then set the External and Internal Port number to 162.

8. Select UDP, then click OK. The created service is displayed in the Services list. Check the box before the service, then click OK.

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 Explorer menu, click Tools, then select Internet Options from the drop-down menu.

2. Click the Advanced tab.

3. Enable the item “Enable the item “Allow active content to run in les on My Computer ComputerComputer”.

4. Click the Apply button, then click OK to close the window.

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3.2 ASUS Host Management Controller Setup

The ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility provides precise conguration

and basic functions including System Event Log (SEL) generation and System Data Record (SDR) reading in DOS mode.

This utility also supplies conguration 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.

3.2.1 Installing and launching the ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility

To install the ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility:

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

2. At the prompt, type ASMC5, then press <Enter> to display the ASMC5 Utility

Help Menu. The screen appears as shown.

C:\>ASMC5

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

Initial View Set Monitor Help

↑↓ : Select Menu ESC: Exit Up/Down KCS

ASUS Host Management Controller Setup Menu No Support

ASMC5 Setup Utility

Version 5.00 Build 0001

Copyright(C) ASUS Tek INC.

OK

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3.2.2 Command elds

The utility menu bar has ve 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.

Initial View Set Monitor Help

Clear SEL

Exit

Menu options Menu bar

ASUS Host Management Controller Setup Menu No Support

3.2.3 Initial

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

Go to Initial command, then select Clear SEL to empty all System Event Log information for a refresh set of data records. Use the Clear SEL command when creating a new log that begins at an exact time for precise system monitoring.

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

Initial View Set Monitor Help

Clear SEL

Exit

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3.2.4 View

The View command displays the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) data record including the System Event Log (SEL), the System Data Record (SDR), and general BMC information.

Initial View Set Monitor Help

ASUS Host Management Controller Setup Menu No Support

BMC SEL

BMC SDR

BMC Info

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To view the System Event Log (SEL):

1. Select BMC SEL from the View command option, then press <Enter>. A

complete list of system event records appear on the left pane. The right pane displays 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.

Initial View Set Monitor Help

Systen Event Log: (Hex)

01 00 02 09 4E 98 45 20 00 04 02 3A 01 50 19 09

1/202

↑↓ : Select Menu ESC: Exit Up/Down KCS

ASUS Host Management Controller Setup Menu No Support

Record ID : 0001h Record Type : 02h (System Event Record)

Date & Date : Fri Jan 21 20:43:00 2011

General ID : 2008h EvM Rev : 04h (IPMI 1.5) Sensor Type : 02h (Voltage) Sensor Number: 3Ah (+1.1V_IOH) Event Dir : 01h (Threshold) Event Datal : 50h Event Value : 19h (0.2 V) Threshold : 09h 1.0 V) Offset: Lower Non-critical - going low

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To view the System Data Record (SDR):

1. Select BMC SDR from the View command option, then press <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.

Initial View Set Monitor Help

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Sensor Data Record:(Hex)

01 00 02 09 4E 98 45 20 00 04 02 3A 01 50 19 09

1/28

↑↓ : Select Menu ESC: Exit Up/Down KCS

Record ID : 0001h SDR Version : 51h Record Type : 01h (Full Sensor Record) Owner ID/Lun : 20h/08h Sensor Number : 31h (CPU1 Temperature) Sensor Initial: 7Fh Capabilities : 68h Sensor Type : 81h (Temperature) Event Type : 01h (Threshold) Assert Mask : 0280h Deassert Mask : 3200h Reading Mask : 1010h Nominal Read : 20h (40 ºC) Upper Critical: 50h (80 ºC) Upper Warning : 50h (80 ºC) Lower Warning : 18h (24 ºC) Lower Critical: 18h (16 ºC) ID String : CPU1 Temperature

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

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

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To view the BMC information:

1. Select BMC Info from the View command option, then press <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.

Initial View Set Monitor Help

IPMI Information

SEL Information SDR Information BMC Real Time Clock

↑↓ : Select Menu ESC: Exit Up/Down KCS

ASUS Host Management Controller Setup Menu No Support

Device ID : 20h Device Revision : 01h (No SDR) Firmware Revision : 1.04 IPMI Version : 2.0 Manufacturer ID : 001043h Product ID : 0B43h IPMI Device Support: Chassis Device -> Support Bridge -> No Support IPMB Event Generator -> Support FRU Inventory Device -> Support SEL Device -> Support

SDR Repository Device -> Support Sensor Device -> Support

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

3.2.5 Set

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

Initial View Set Monitor Help

ASUS Host Management Controller Setup Menu No Support

Host Interface

BMC Timer

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To select the host interface:

1. Select Host Interface from the Set command option, then press <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>.

Initial View Set Monitor Help

↑↓ : Select Menu ESC: Exit Up/Down KCS

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Set Host Interface

[-] KCS Interface [ ] SMIC Interface [ ] BT Interface [ ] PCI Interface [ ] KCS2 Interface

OK

Cancel

OK

You can select from the following interfaces:

KCS Interface - Keyboard Controller Style SMIC Interface - Server Management Interface Chip BT Interface - Block Transfer PCI Interface - Peripheral Component Interconnect KCS2 Interface - Keyboard Controller 2 Style

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

To set the BMC Timer:

1. Select BMC Timer from the Set command option, then press <Enter>.

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

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

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3.2.6 Monitor

The Monitor command displays real-time data on the remote server system and CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

Initial View Set Monitor Help

ASUS Host Management Controller Setup Menu No Support

All Sensor

Temperature

Voltage

Fan Speed

OEM Dene 1

OEM Dene 2

To display a remote server information:

1. Select a sensor from the Monitor command options, then press <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.

Initial View Set Monitor Help

All Sensor

Temperature

Voltage

Fan Speed

OEM Dene 1 OEM Dene 2

ASUS Host Management Controller Setup Menu

CPU1 Temperature : (24h) 36 ºC MB1 Temperature : (17h) 23 ºC

Sun Jan 30 18:10:39 2011 0/0000000045 00 00 00:16 KCS

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

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3.2.7 Help

The Help command displays the available utility options, utility version, and copyright information.

Initial View Set Monitor Help

ASUS Host Management Controller Setup Menu No Support

Help

About

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This chapter tells you how to use the web-based user interface that the server management board supports.

user interface

Web-based

4

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4.1 Web-based user interface

The web-based user interface allows you to easily monitor the remote server’s hardware information including temperatures, fan rotations, voltages, and power. This application also lets you instantly power on/off or reset the remote server.

You should install JRE on remote console rst before using web-based management. You can nd JRE from the folder JAVA of the ASMB5-iKVM

support CD. You can also download JRE from http://java.sun.com/javase/

downloads.

4.1.1 Loging in the utility

1. Ensure that the LAN cable of the computer is connected to the LAN port of

the remote server.

2. Open the web browser and type in the same IP address as the one in the

remote server.

3. The below screen appears. Enter the default user name (admin) and

password (admin). Then click Login.

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4.1.2 Using the utility

The web-based graphics user interface displays when you login in the utility successfully.

1

3

4

2

1. Menu bar: Click a menu to display available function lists.

2. Function list: Click each function key to start using its specic functions.

3. Function title: Displays the function title.

4. Section information: Displays the section information.

5. Help menu: Click to display the brief description of the selected function.

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4.2 System Information

This section contains the general information about the system, such as rmware

version and detected FRUs.

4.3 Server Health

This section contains the data related to the server health, such as the sensor

readings and event log. Click each function key to start using its specic functions

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4.3.1 Sensor Readings (with Thresholds)

The Sensor Readings page displays the system sensor information, including readings and status.

1

2 3

1. Select a sensor type category: Allows you to select the type of sensor

readings to be displayed in the list.

2. Refresh: Click to refresh the sensor readings.

3. Show/Hide Thresholds: Click to display/hide the thresholds assigned to

each sensor.

4.3.2 Event Log

The Event Log page displays a table of system event log.

1

2

1. Select an event log category: Allows you to select the type of events to be

displayed in the list.

2. Clear Event Log: Click to clear the event log.

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4.4 Conguration

This section allows you to congure the system settings. Click each function key to start using its specic functions

4.4.1 Alerts

The Alert page allows you to congure the alert settings. Click to select the alert

item that you want to modify, delete or send a test alert.

1 2 3

1. Modify: Click Modify button to redirect the alert modication page.

2. Send Test Alert: Click to send a test alert to the set-up destination.

3. Delete: Click to delete the selected test alert.

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4.4.2 PEF

The PEF page allows you to modify the PEF conguration.

1

1. Modify: Click to select the PEF item that you want to modify. Click Modify

button to redirect the PEF modication page.

4.4.3 Mouse Mode

The Mouse Mode page allows you to select the mouse mode.

1

1. Save: Select the desired mouse mode, and then click Save to apply the

setting.

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4.4.4 Network

The Network page allows you to congure the network settings.

1

2

1. MAC Address: Select whether to obtain the IP address automatically or

manually congure one.

2. IP Address/Subnet Mask/Default Gateway: If you congure a static IP,

enter the requested address, subnet mask and gateway in

the given eld.

4.4.5 SMTP

The SMTP page allows you to congure SMTP mail server. Enter the IP address of

the mail server, and then click Save to apply the settings.

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4.4.6 SSL

The SSL page displays the default certicate and private key, and allows you to upload the new SSL certicate. Click Browse to navigate the available certicate,

and the click Upload to upload a new SSL certicate.

4.4.7 Users

The Users page allows you to congure the user settings and its privilege for this

server.

1

2 3

1. Add User: Select an empty item, and then click this button to add a new

user. The user name should be at least 4 characters; the

password should be at least 8 characters.

2. Modify User: Select a user in the list, and then click this button to modify the

settings.

3. Delete User: Select a user in the list, and then click this button to delete the

user.

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4.4.8 Remote Session

The Remote Session page allows you to enable or disable encryption on KVM or data during the redirection session.

4.4.9 Congure LDAP

The Congure LDAP page allows you to authenticate and access the LDAP server. Complete the settings in the given eld, and then click Save to apply the settings.

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4.4.10 Active Directory Settings

The Active Directory Settings page displays the current list of congured Role

Groups. You can add, modify or delete groups in this page.

4.4.11 Date/Time/NTP Settings

The Date/Time/NTP Settings page allows you to set up specic date/time or synchronize the date/time with NTP server.

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4.5 Remote Control

This section allows you to perform remote operations on the server. Click each

function key to start using its specic functions

4.5.1 Console Redirection

The Console Redirection page allows you to launch the redirection console and manage the server remotely. Click Java Console to open the java redirection window.

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4.5.2 Server Power Control

The Server Power Control page displays the current server power status and allows you to change the current settings. Select the desired option, and then click

Perform Action to execute the selected action.

4.5.3 Capture Screen Video

The Capture Screen Video page allows you to view the latest redirection screenshot. Click Capture Screen to view the screen capture data.

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4.5.4 Chassis Identify Command

The Chassis Identify Command page allows you to perform a chassis identify command control operation. Enter identify interval in seconds, and then click

Perform Action to start the command.

4.5.5 Power Button

The Power Button page allows you to enable or disable power button and click

Perform Action to conrm the selection.

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4.6 Maintenance

This section allows you to perform the rmware update for the remote server. Click Enter Update Mode to open the rmware update window.

4.7 Languages

This section allows you to select the language for the web-based application. Select the available language from the list, and then click Apply to perform the setting.

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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.

Appendix: Reference

A

information

A-2 Appendix: Reference information

A.1 BMC connector

The ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB5-iKVM comes with a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) connector.

Refer to the illustration below to locate the BMC connector on different server motherboards.

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A.2 LAN ports for server management

The ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB5-iKVM comes with three LAN (RJ-45) ports: one for network connection and the other two for server

management. For easy identication, the LAN ports for server management are

LAN1 and DM_LAN1 ports. You must use the LAN1 and DM_LAN1 ports 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 illustration below to identify the LAN1 and DM_LAN1 ports for server management on some server motherboards.

DM_LAN1

LAN1

You may refer to motherboard manual for the location of LAN1 and DM_LAN1 ports.

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A.3 Troubleshooting

This troubleshooting guide provides answers to some common problems that you may encounter while installing and/or using ASUS ASMB5-iKVM. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact the Technical Support if you encounter problems not mentioned in this section.

Problem Solution

The local/central server cannot connect to the ASMB5-iKVM board

1. Check if the LAN cable is connected

2. Make sure that the IP address of

3. Check if the IP source is set to

to the LAN port.

both the remote and local/central servers are on the same subnet. (Refer to chapter 2 for details.) Try “ping xx.xx.xx.xx” (remote server ip) on local/central server and make sure remote server could reply the ping request.

[DHCP]. When set to [DHCP], you’ll

not be able to congure the IP

address.

All the SEL (System Event Log) cannot be displayed

The date/time shown in SEL (System Event Log) screen is incorrect

ASMB5-iKVM has network connection problems in Firewall environment

The Java redirection screen cannot be displayed normally

The maximum SEL number is 900 events.

Refer to section 4.4.9 to check if the time

zone is set up correctly.

Ask MIS to add the following port numbers in Firewall: 5123 (virtual oppy) (TCP) 5120 (virtual CDROM) (TCP) 623 (IPMI) (TCP & UDP) 80 (HTTP) (TCP) 7578 (iKVM) (TCP) 443 (HTTPs) (TCP) 161 (SNMP) (UDP)

Click Refresh Page button to refresh the redirection screen.

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A.4 BMC Sensor Codes Table

Category 1: Memory related

Sensor

Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type

No.

0xD1

CPU1_ECC1

0xD2

CPU1_ECC2

0xD3

CPU2_ECC1

0xD4 CPU2_ECC2 OEM Memory ECC Sensor

Memory ECC Sensor

OEM Memory ECC Sensor (For Intel DP platform only

-- ASUS Z8 series server

MB; -E6 server system)

Memory ECC Sensor

(For Intel DP platform only

-- ASUS Z8 series server

MB; -E6 server system)

code

0x0C

0xC1

0x0C

0xC1 Discrete(0x6F)

Sensor Value or Event Type Event Data 3

Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Correctable ECC 0x02: Uncorrectable ECC 0x40: Presence detected

Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Read ECC error 0x02: ECC Error occurred on a scrub 0x04: Write Parity Error 0x08: Error in Redundant memory 0x10: Sparing Error 0x20: Memory access out of Range 0x40: Address Parity Error 0x80: Byte Enable Parity

Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Correctable ECC 0x02: Uncorrectable ECC 0x40: Presence detected

0x01: Read ECC error 0x02: ECC Error occurred on a scrub 0x04: Write Parity Error 0x08: Error in Redundant memory 0x10: Sparing Error 0x20: Memory access out of Range 0x40: Address Parity Error 0x80: Byte Enable Parity

0x00: DIMM_A1, 0x01: DIMM_A2, 0x02: DIMM_A3, 0x03:DIMM_A4, 0x04: DIMM_B1, 0x05: DIMM_B2, 0x06: DIMM_B3, 0x07: DIMM_B4, 0x08: DIMM_C1, 0x09: DIMM_C2, 0x0A: DIMM_C3, 0x0B: DIMM_C4, 0x0C: DIMM_D1, 0x0D: DIMM_D2, 0x0E: DIMM_D3, 0x0F: DIMM_D4

0x00: DIMM_D1, 0x01: DIMM_D2, 0x02: DIMM_D3, 0x03: DIMM_D4, 0x04: DIMM_E1, 0x05:DIMM_E2, 0x06: DIMM_E3, 0x07: DIMM_E4, 0x08: DIMM_F1, 0x09: DIMM_F2, 0x0A: DIMM_F3, 0x0B: DIMM_F4, 0x0C: DIMM_G1, 0x0D: DIMM_G2, 0x0E: DIMM_G3, 0x0F: DMM_G4, 0x10: DIMM_H1, 0x11: DIMM_H2, 0x12: DIMM_H3, 0x13: DIMM_H4, 0x14: DIMM_C1, 0x15: DIMM_C2, 0x16: DIMM_C3, 0x17: DIMM_C4

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Category 2: HDD / Backplane related

Sensor No. Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type Code Sensor Value or Event Type

0x68

0x69

0x6A

0x6B

0x6C

0x6D

0x6E

0x6F

0x78

0x79

0x7A

0x7B

0x7C

0x7D

0x7E

0x7F

Backplane1 HD1

Backplane1 HD2

Backplane1 HD3

Backplane1 HD4

Backplane1 HD5

Backplane1 HD6

Backplane1 HD7

Backplane1 HD8

Backplane2 HD1

Backplane2 HD2

Backplane2 HD3

Backplane2 HD4

Backplane2 HD5

Backplane2 HD6

Backplane2 HD7

Backplane2 HD8

Drive Slot

0x0D

Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Drive Presence 0x02: Drive Fault 0x80: Rebuild

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Category 3: Power Supply related

Sensor No. Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type Code Sensor Value or Event Type

0x81

0x82

0x83

0x92

0x93

0x94

0x95

0x96

0x97

0x84

0x85

0x86

0x9A

0x9B

0x9C

0x9D

0x9E

0x9F

PSU1 Temp Temperature

PSU1 Fan1 FAN

PSU1 Fan2 FAN

PSU1 Over Temp

PSU1 FAN Low FAN

PSU1 AC

PSU1 Slow FAN1

PSU1 Slow FAN2

PSU1 PWR Detect Power Supply

PSU2 Temp Temperature

PSU2 Fan1 FAN

PSU2 Fan2 FAN

PSU2 Over Temp

PSU2 FAN Low FAN

PSU2 AC Lost Power Supply

PSU2 Slow FAN1

PSU2 Slow FAN2

PSU2 PWR Detect Power Supply

Temperature

Power Supply

FAN

Temperature

FAN

0x01

0x04

0x01

0x04

0x08

0x04

0x08

0x01

0x04

0x01

0x04

0x08

0x04

0x08

Threshold(0x01) Upper Non-Critical - going high Upper Critital - going high

Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low

Discrete(0x07) 0x01: Transition to OK 0x10: Transition to Non-Critical from more severe 0x40: Transition to Non-Recoverable

Discrete(0x07) 0x01: Transition to OK 0x10: Transition to Non-Critical from more severe

Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Presence Detected 0x08: Power Supply input lost (AC/DC)

Discrete(0x07) 0x01: Transition to OK 0x10: Transition to Non-Critical from more severe 0x40: Transition to Non-Recoverable

Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Presence Detected 0x02: Power Supply Failure Detected

Threshold(0x01) Upper Non-Critical - going high Upper Critital - going high

Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low

Discrete(0x07) 0x01: Transition to OK 0x10: Transition to Non-Critical from more severe 0x40: Transition to Non-Recoverable

Discrete(0x07) 0x01: Transition to OK 0x10: Transition to Non-Critical from more severe

Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Presence Detected 0x08: Power Supply input lost (AC/DC)

Discrete(0x07) 0x01: Transition to OK 0x10: Transition to Non-Critical from more severe 0x40: Transition to Non-Recoverable

Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: Presence Detected 0x02: Power Supply Failure Detected

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Category 4: Hardware Monitor / System Sensor related

Sensor No. Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type Code Sensor Value or Event Type

0x31

0x32

0xCC

0xCD

0x34

0x35

0x36

0x37

0x38

0x39

0x3A

0x3B

0x3C

0x3D

0x3E

CPU1 Temperature

CPU2 Temperature

TR1 Temperature

TR2 Temperature

VCORE1

VCORE2

+3.3V

+5V

+12V

+1.5V_ICH (For Intel DP platform only -- ASUS Z8 series server MB; -E6 server system)

+1.1V_IOH (For Intel DP platform only -- ASUS Z8 series server MB; -E6 server system)

+5VSB

VBAT

P1VTT (For Intel DP platform only -- ASUS Z8 series server MB; -E6 server system)

+1.5V_P1DDR3 (For Intel platform only -- ASUS Z8 series server MB; -E6 server system)

Temperature 0x01

Voltage

0x02

Threshold(0x01) Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high

Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high

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0x3F

0x40

0x41

0x42

0x43

0x44

0x45

0x46

0x47

0x48

0x49

0x4A

0xA0

0xA1

P2VTT (For Intel DP platform only -- ASUS Z8 series server MB; -E6 server system)

+3.3VSB

+1.5V_P2DDR3 (For Intel DP platform only -- ASUS Z8 series server MB; -E6 server system)

P1DDR3 (For AMD platform only)

+1.5V (For Intel UP platform only)

P2DDR3 (For AMD platform only)

P1_+1.2V (For AMD platform only)

P2_+1.2V (For AMD platform only)

P1_VDDNB (For AMD platform only)

+1.8V (For AMD platform only)

+1.2V (For AMD platform only)

+1.1V (For AMD platform only)

VTT (For AMD platform only)

CPU_FAN1

CPU_FAN2

Voltage

FAN

0x02

0x04

Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critical - going low Upper Non-critical - going high Upper Critical - going high

Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low

0xA2

0xA3

0xA4

0xA5

0xA6

0xA7

0xA8

0xA9

0xAA

0x4F

FRNT_FAN1

FRNT_FAN2

FRNT_FAN3

FRNT_FAN4

REAR_FAN1

REAR_FAN2

FRNT_FAN5

FRNT_FAN6

FRNT_FAN7

Chassis Intrusion

FAN

Physical Security (Chassis Intrusion)

0x04

0x05

Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low

Discrete(0x6F) 0x01: General Chassis Intrusion 0x02: Drive Bay Intrusion

A-10 Appendix: Reference information

Asus ASMB5-iKVM User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Notices

Safety information

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