Asus ASMB9-iKVM User’s Manual

ASMB9-iKVM

Server Management Board

User Guide

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E16160
Revised Edition V3
January 2020

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Contents

Notices ...................................................................................................................... vii

Safety information ...................................................................................................... ix

About this guide .......................................................................................................... x

ASMB9-iKVM specifications summary.................................................................... xii

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: Hardware Information

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

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

2.3 Firmware update and IP configuration .....................................................2-3

2.3.1 Firmware update .........................................................................2-3

2.3.2 Configure BMC IP source static IP..............................................2-4

2.3.3 Configure BMC IP source DHCP ................................................2-5

2.4 BIOS configuration ....................................................................................2-6

2.4.1 Running the BIOS BMC configuration.........................................2-6

2.5 Server Mgmt menu ..................................................................................... 2-7

2.5.1 System Event Log .......................................................................2-8

2.5.2 BMC network configuration .........................................................2-9

2.5.3 View System Event Log ............................................................2-10

2.6 Running the ASMC8 utility ...................................................................... 2-11

2.6.1 Configuring the LAN controller ..................................................2-13

2.6.2 Configuring the user name and password ................................2-14

Chapter 3: Web-based User Interface

3.1 Web-based user interface .........................................................................3-2

3.1.1 Logging in the utility ....................................................................3-3

3.1.2 Using the utility ............................................................................3-3

3.2 Dashboard ..................................................................................................3-4

3.3 Sensor ......................................................................................................... 3-4

3.4 FRU Information ......................................................................................... 3-5

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3.5 Logs & Reports ..........................................................................................3-5

3.5.1 IPMI Event Log............................................................................3-6

3.5.2 System Log .................................................................................3-7

3.5.3 Audit Log .....................................................................................3-8

3.5.4 Video Log ....................................................................................3-8

3.6 Settings ....................................................................................................... 3-9

3.6.1 Date & Time ................................................................................3-9

3.6.2 External User Services..............................................................3-10

3.6.3 KVM Mouse Setting ..................................................................3-11

3.6.4 Log Settings ..............................................................................3-11

3.6.5 Media Redirection Settings .......................................................3-12

3.6.6 Network Settings .......................................................................3-13

3.6.7 Platform Event Filters ..............................................................3-14

3.6.8 Services ....................................................................................3-15

3.6.9 SMTP ........................................................................................ 3-15

3.6.10 SSL Settings ............................................................................. 3-16

3.6.11 System Firewall ......................................................................... 3-17

3.6.12 User Management.....................................................................3-17

3.6.13 Video Recording........................................................................3-18

3.6.14 Web Server Instances ............................................................... 3-18

3.7 Remote Control ........................................................................................ 3-19

3.7.1 Console Redirection ..................................................................3-19

3.8 Image Redirection .................................................................................... 3-22

3.9 Power Control ...........................................................................................3-22

3.10 Maintenance .............................................................................................3-23

Chapter 4: Redfish Technology Pack

4.1 Redfish introduction .................................................................................. 4-2

4.2 Redfish API ................................................................................................. 4-3

4.2.1 Redfish API List...........................................................................4-3

4.2.2 Redfish API defnition...................................................................4-6

4.2.3 Requests ..................................................................................... 4-7

4.2.4 Responses .................................................................................. 4-9

4.3 Redfish Resources ...................................................................................4-11

4.3.1 ODATA properties .....................................................................4-11

4.3.2 User Configurable Properties ....................................................4-12

4.3.3 Resource ................................................................................... 4-12

4.3.4 Service Root..............................................................................4-16

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4.3.5 Computer System Collection.....................................................4-18

4.3.6 Computer System .....................................................................4-19

4.3.7 Memory Collection ....................................................................4-31

4.3.8 Memory ..................................................................................... 4-32

4.3.9 ProcessorCollection .................................................................. 4-39

4.3.10 Processor .................................................................................. 4-40

4.3.11 Ethernet Interface Collection ..................................................... 4-43

4.3.12 EthernetInterface.......................................................................4-44

4.3.13 SimpleStorageCollection ........................................................... 4-51

4.3.14 SimpleStorage...........................................................................4-52

4.3.15 LogServiceCollection ................................................................ 4-53

4.3.16 Log Service ............................................................................... 4-54

4.3.17 LogEntryCollection .................................................................... 4-58

4.3.18 Log Entry ................................................................................... 4-59

4.3.19 VLAN Network Interface Collection ........................................... 4-62

4.3.20 VLANNetworkInterface..............................................................4-63

4.3.21 Chassis Collection.....................................................................4-64

4.3.22 Chassis .....................................................................................4-64

4.3.23 Power ........................................................................................ 4-70

4.3.24 Thermal ..................................................................................... 4-75

4.3.25 Manager Collection ................................................................... 4-78

4.3.26 Manager .................................................................................... 4-79

4.3.27 ManagerNetworkProtocol..........................................................4-84

4.3.28 SerialInterfaceCollection ........................................................... 4-88

4.3.29 SerialInterface ........................................................................... 4-88

4.3.30 VirtualMediaCollection .............................................................. 4-90

4.3.31 Account Service ........................................................................ 4-91

4.3.32 ManagerAccountCollection ....................................................... 4-93

4.3.33 Manager Account ...................................................................... 4-94

4.3.34 Role Collection .......................................................................... 4-96

4.3.35 Role ........................................................................................... 4-97

4.3.36 Event Service ............................................................................ 4-99

4.3.37 Event SubscriptionCollection .................................................. 4-102

4.3.38 Event Subscription .................................................................. 4-103

4.3.39 Task Service ........................................................................... 4-105

4.3.40 Task Collection........................................................................4-106

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4.3.41 Task ........................................................................................4-107

4.3.42 JSON Schema file collection ................................................... 4-109

4.3.43 JsonSchemaFile......................................................................4-109

4.3.44 SessionCollection....................................................................4-111

4.3.45 Session Service ...................................................................... 4-112

4.3.46 Session ...................................................................................4-113

4.3.47 Message Registry File Collection ............................................ 4-114

4.3.48 MessageRegistryFile...............................................................4-115

4.3.49 NetworkInterfaceCollection ..................................................... 4-116

4.3.50 NetworkAdapterCollection.......................................................4-116

4.3.51 NetworkAdapter ...................................................................... 4-116

4.3.52 Storage Collection ................................................................... 4-120

4.3.53 SecureBoot ............................................................................. 4-120

4.4 Redfish AMI OEM Entities ..................................................................... 4-122

4.4.1 Configurations ......................................................................... 4-122

4.4.2 PAM Configuration ..................................................................4-123

4.4.3 Manager Factory Reset – [DEBUG ONLY FEATURE] ........... 4-124

4.5 Known Limitations ................................................................................. 4-125

4.5.1 NULL Value .............................................................................4-125

4.5.2 GET Request BODY ...............................................................4-125

Appendix

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

A.2 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ A-3

A.3 Sensor Table.............................................................................................. A-4

A.4 Redfish Assigned Privileges .................................................................. A-12

A.5 Redfish Reference documents .............................................................. A-14

Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity ............................................................ A-15

ASUS contact information .................................................................................... A-16

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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:

• 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 modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.

Compliance Statement of Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada (ISED)

This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

Déclaration de conformité de Innovation, Sciences et
Développement économique Canada (ISED)

Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Innovation, Sciences et Développement
économique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est
autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage,
et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

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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 fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified 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 qualified service
technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

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

How this guide is 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: Hardware Information

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

• Chapter 3: Web-based user interface (ASMB9-iKVM only)

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

• Chapter 4: Redfish Technology Pack

This chapter provides you with information on the Redfish APIs supported.

• Appendix

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

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Conventions used in this guide

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

DANGER/WARNING:

complete a task.

CAUTION:

complete a task.

IMPORTANT:

NOTE:

Typography

Bold text

Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to

Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Italics

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

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

Command

Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to

Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

means that you must press the enclosed key.

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

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

Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>

Means that you must type the command exactly as
shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed
in brackets.

Example: At DOS prompt, type the command line:

format A:/S

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ASMB9-iKVM specifications summary

Chipset

Internal RAM

Aspeed 2500

384 MB for system
64 MB for video

Internal ROM

Timers

Main features

32 MB

32-bit Watchdog Timer

IPMI 2.0-compliant and supports
KVM over LAN
Web-based user interface (remote management)
Virtual media
Network Bonding support

Form factor

* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

22 mm x 17 mm

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Product Introduction

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

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS ASMB9-iKVM server management board!

The ASUS ASMB9-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 ASMB9-iKVM in your server
motherboard, you can completely and efficiently 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.

• 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 (supports 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*

• Supports power supply for PMBus device

4. PSMI*

• Supports power supply for PSMI bus device

5. Web-based GUI

• Monitor sensors; show SDR, SEL, FRU; configure BMC, LAN

• Supports SSL (HTTPS)

• Multiple user permission level

• Upgrade BMC firmware

• GUI remote management interface with web management capabilities (requires a
system that can display the Web-based GUI, a keyboard, and a mouse)

• SSH (Secure Shell)

• Allows up to 20 administrators to simultaneously perform remote maintenance
and recovery via the Web-based GUI during an operating system failure

• Remotely control and monitor your system over the web

• Supports Directory Integration – AD, LDAP

• Supports up to 2 administrators to simultaneously operate the remote server via
the Web-based GUI

6. Update Firmware

• DOS Tool

• Web GUI (Windows® XP/Vista/2003/2008, RHEL5.2, SLES10SP2)

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7. Notification

• PET

• SNMP Trap

• e-Mail

• Self diagnosing LED indicators to display hardware status

• Supports damage monitoring for CPU, RAM, storage device, etc.

8. KVM over Internet

• Web-based remote console

9. Remote Update BIOS

• Use Remote floppy to update BIOS

10. Remote Storage (Virtual Media)

• Support two remote storage for USB/CD-ROM/DVD and image

11. Remote Install OS

• Use remote storage to remote install OS

• Web-based GUI supports virtual drive, virtual directory, mounting ISO disc image
and remote installation

12. Supports SNMB MIB file

• A management information base (MIB) is a database used for managing the
entities in a communications network. Most often associated with the Simple
Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

13. User interface

• CIM

• SMASH-CLP

• WSMAN

* A power supply supported PMBus and PSMI is necessary.
** Specifications are subject to change without notice.

1.4 System requirements

Before you install the ASMB9-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 www.asus.com for an updated list of server motherboards that support the

ASMB9-iKVM.

** See the Appendix for details.

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1.5 Network setup

The ASMB9-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 configurations.

Direct LAN connection

RJ-45 cable

Remote server
with ASMB9-iKVM

LAN connection through a network hub

Hub or router

Remote server
with ASMB9-iKVM

Remote console with web­based browser

Remote console with web­based browser

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Chapter 2: Hardware Information

Hardware Information

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

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Chapter 2: Hardware Information

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 set up the server system for server management:

1. 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.

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

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

the network hub or router.

3. Ensure the VGA, USB, PS/2 cables are connected, then connect the power plug to a
grounded wall socket.

Every time after the AC power is re-plugged, you have to wait for about 70 seconds for the
system power up.

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2.3 Firmware update and IP configuration

You need to update the ASMB9-iKVM firmware and configure IP source before you start
using the ASMB9-iKVM board.

2.3.1 Firmware update

To update the firmware:

1. Insert the support CD into the optical drive.

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

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

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

5. On reboot, select
main menu and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

FreeDOS command prompt
Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for Shared LAN
Configure BMC IP Source DHCP IP for Shared LAN
Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for DM_LAN1
Configure BMC IP Source DHCP IP for DM_LAN1
ASMB9 Firnware Updated for Preserve Configuration (SDR, LAN, Username)

ASMB9 Firnware Updated for Clear Configuration (SDR, LAN, Username)

6. From the confirmation message, select <Yes> to update the firmware.

ASMB9-iKVM Firmware Update for Clear Configuration

ASUS Server Z11PP-D24 Series System

from the

WARNING !!!
UPDATE ASMB9 FIRMWARE NOW !
DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ?

No Yes

7. Wait for the firmware updating process to finish.

You may update the firmware from the web-based user interface. Refer to the

Maintenance

section for more information.

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2.3.2 Configure BMC IP source static IP

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

5. On reboot, select

from the main menu

FreeDOS command prompt
Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for Shared LAN
Configure BMC IP Source DHCP IP for Shared LAN

Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for DM_LAN1

Configure BMC IP Source DHCP IP for DM_LAN1
ASMB9 Firnware Update for Preserve Configuration (SDR, LAN, Username)
ASMB9 Firnware Update for Clear Configuration (SDR, LAN, Username)

6. Select <Yes> from the confirmation window.

WARNING !!!
CONFIGURE BMC IP Source STATIC IP NOW !
DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ?

Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for Shared LAN (or DM_LAN1)

and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

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No Yes

7. Wait for the configuration to finish. When done, press any key to continue.

Detect: MotherBoard - > (Z11PP-D24 Series)
Detect: KCS Interface
New BMC IP Source : Static IP
Press any key to continue . . . _

8. Go to BIOS menu to set the IP. For more information, refer to the

configuration

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2.3.3 Configure BMC IP source DHCP

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

5. On reboot, select
the main menu and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu.

FreeDOS command prompt
Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for Shared LAN
Configure BMC IP Source DHCP IP for Shared LAN
Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for DM_LAN1

Configure BMC IP Source DHCP IP for DM_LAN1

ASMB9 Firnware Update for Preserve Configuration (SDR, LAN, Username)
ASMB9 Firnware Update for Clear Configuration (SDR, LAN, Username)

6. Select <Yes> from the confirmation window.

WARNING !!!
CONFIGURE BMC IP Source DHCP NOW !
DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ?

Configure BMC IP Source DHCP for Shared LAN (or DM_LAN1)

ASUS Server Z11PP-D24 Series System

from

No Yes

7. Wait for the configuration to finish. When done, press any key to continue.

Detect: MotherBoard - > (Z11PP-D24 Series)
Detect: KCS Interface
New BMC IP Source : DHCP
Press any key to continue . . . _

8. The DHCP server will assign an IP for you.

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2.4 BIOS configuration

You need to adjust the settings in the BIOS setup of the remote server for correct
configuration and connection to the central server.

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

• 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 configuration

To configure 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

Use this sub-menu to configure the BMC settings.

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

BMC network configuration

sub-menu.

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2.5 Server Mgmt menu

The Server Management menu displays the server management status and allows you to
change the settings.

OS Watchdog Timer [Disabled]

This item allows you to start a BIOS timer which can only be shut off by Intel Management
Software after the OS loads.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items is configurable only when the

OS Watchdog Timer

is set to

[Enabled]

.

OS Wtd Timer Timeout [10 minutes]

Allows you to configure the length fo the OS Boot Watchdog Timer.
Configuration options: [5 minutes] [10 minutes] [15 minutes] [20 minutes]

OS Wtd Timer Policy [Reset]

This item allows you to configure the how the system should respond if the OS Boot
Watch Timer expires.
Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Reset] [Power Down]

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2.5.1 System Event Log

Allows you to change the SEL event log configuration.

Erase SEL [No]

Allows you to choose options for erasing SEL.
Configuration options: [No] [Yes, On next reset] [Yes, On every reset]

When SEL is Full [Do Nothing]

Allows you to choose options for reactions to a full SEL.
Configuration options: [Do Nothing] [Erase Immediately]

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2.5.2 BMC network configuration

Allows you to set the BMC LAN parameter settings.

Configure IPV4 support

DM_LAN1 / Shared LAN

Config Address Source [Previous State]

Allows you to select the IP address source type. Set the LAN channel parameters
statically or dynamically.

Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp]

The following items are available when you set

Config Address Source

to

[Static]

.

IP Address in BMC

Allows you to set the station IP address.

Subnet Mask in BMC

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

Gateway IP Address

Allows you to set the Gateway IP address.

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Configure IPV6 support

DM_LAN1 / Shared LAN

IPV6 support [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable IPV6 support.
Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

The following items are available when you set

IPV6 support

to [Enabled].

Config Address Source [Previous State]

Allows you to select the IP address source type. Set the LAN channel
parameters statically or dynamically.
Configuration options: [Previous State] [Static] [DynamicBmcDhcp]

The following items are available when you set

Config Address Source

to

[Static]

.

Station IPV6 address

Allows you to set the station IPV6 address.

Prefix Length

Allows you to set the prefix length.

IPV6 Router1 IP Address

Allows you to set the IPV6 Router1 IP address.

2.5.3 View System Event Log

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

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2.6 Running the ASMC8 utility

The ASMC8 utility allows you to update the ASMB9-iKVM firmware, configure the LAN settings
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 ASMC8 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 finished, press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup.

5. On reboot, select
<Enter>.

FreeDOS command prompt

Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for Shared LAN
Configure BMC IP Source DHCP IP for Shared LAN
Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for DM_LAN1
Configure BMC IP Source DHCP IP for DM_LAN1
ASMB9 Firnware Update for Preserve Configuration (SDR, LAN, Username)
ASMB9 Firnware Update for Clear Configuration (SDR, LAN, Username)

FreeDOS command prompt

ASUS Server Z11PP-D24 Series System

from the main menu then press

6. From the

C:>

prompt, type

ASMC8 -?

then press <Enter> to display the ASMC8 Utility

Help Menu (as shown below).

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Usage:

ASMC8 -kcs[smic/bt/pci_smic] NetFn command data . . . .

ASMC8 -bmc_ip_source source[1:Static, 2:DHCP]
ASMC8 -bmc_ip ip_addr[10.10.10.20]
ASMC8 -bmc_mask ip_mask[255.255.255.0]
ASMC8 -bmc_gateway ip_addr[10.10.10.254]
ASMC8 -ipv6_source source[1:Static, 2:DHCP]
ASMC8 -ipv6 ipv6_addr[2001: 0db8 : 1234 : 5678 : 8769 : e1cb : aabb : ccdd]
ASMC8 -ipv6_prefix prefix_length[64]
ASMC8 -pet_ip_mac ip_addr[10.10.10.20] mac_addr[010203040506]
ASMC8 -bmc_ip_s_lan1 source[1:Static, 2:DHCP]
ASMC8 -bmc_ip_lan1 ip_addr[10.10.10.20]
ASMC8 -bmc_mask_lan1 ip_mask[255.255.255.0]
ASMC8 -bmc_g_lan1 ip_addr[10.10.10.254]
ASMC8 -ipv6_s_lan1 source[1:Static, 2:DHCP]
ASMC8 -ipv6_lan1 ip_addr[2001: 0db8 : 1234 : 5678 : 8769 : e1cb : aabb : ccdd]
ASMC8 -ipv6_prefix_lan1 prefix_length[64]
ASMC8 -pet_ip_m_lan1 ip_addr[10.10.10.20] mac_addr[010203040506]

<Press any key to see the next page> <ESC key to break>

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ASMC8 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_file Update system FRU data from file

-fru -save fru_id fru_file Save system FRU data to file

-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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