Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ASMB2 Asus
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ASMB2 S er v er Management Boar d.
ii ii ii ii ii E2244 E2244 E2244 E2244 E2244 First edition V1 First edition V1 First edition V1 First edition V1 First edition V1 November 2005 November 2005 November 2005 November 2005 November 2005 Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ................................................................................................. v Safety information .............................................................................. vi About this guide .
iv iv iv iv iv Contents Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 ASUS Remote Console (ARC) ............................................... 3-2 3.1.1 ARC sections .
v v v v v Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
vi vi vi vi vi Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the server.
vii vii vii vii vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the server management board. How this guide is organized How this guide is organi.
viii viii viii viii viii Typography Typography Typography Typography Typography Bold text Bold text Bold text Bold text 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.
ix ix ix ix ix ASMB2 specifications summary Specifications are subject to change without notice. IPMI IPMI IPMI IPMI IPMI features features features features features CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU Chipset Chips.
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1 Product introduction This chapter describes the server management board features and the new technologies it supports..
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ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1.3 Board layout The ASUS ASMB2 comes in a BMC package. The illustration below shows the major components of the server management board. LED indicators LED indicators LED indicators LED indicators LED indicators The ASMB2 board comes with a BMC heartbeat LED.
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ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2 Installation This chapter provides instructions on how to install the board to the server system and install the utilities that the board supports.
2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation 2.2 Hardware installation To install the server management board: 1. Remove the remote server system cover, then locate the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) socket on the motherboard.
ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 4. Press the board firmly until the BMC socket retaining clips snap back and secure the board in place. When installed, the board appears as shown. 5. Reinstall the server system cover, then connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket.
2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation To uninstall the board: 1. Simultaneously push the BMC socket retaining clips outward until the board tilts up.
ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2.3 Firmware update You need to update the Broadcom ® IPMI and ASMB2 firmware before you start using the ASMB2 board.
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ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2.5 ASMB2 configuration You must configure the network settings of both the remote server and the local/central server to establish communication for remote server control and monitoring.
2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Boot Option Uses [System] Set this item to [System] if you want the BIOS to control the boot option.
ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 LAN Setting Allows you to set the BMC LAN Parameter settings. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Refer to the table on the next page for a description of the help menu options. 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.
ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 ASMC Help Menu options ASMC Help Menu options ASMC Help Menu options ASMC Help Menu options ASMC Help Menu options Optio.
2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation When finished, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. Make sure that the assigned IP address for both remote and local/central servers are in the same subnet.
ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 Using ASWM to update the ASMB2 firmware Using ASWM to update the ASMB2 firmware Using ASWM.
2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 2: Installation 2.6 Software installation You can monitor, control, or manage the remote server from the local/central server using the ASUS Remote Console (ARC).
ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 3. Follow the installation wizard instructions to install the utility. 2.
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3 Software support This chapter tells you how to use the software applications that the server management board supports..
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ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 3-3 3.1.1 3.1.1 3.1.1 3.1.1 3.1.1 ARC sections ARC sections ARC sections ARC sections ARC sections Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar The Menu bar contains all the commands for the ARC application.
3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Some remote server information (such as .
ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 3-5 Event window Event window Event window Event window 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 specific traps, and time ticks.
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ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 3-7 3-7 3-7 3-7 3-7 The navigation window displays the remote server. The available remote server information are displayed on the Detail/SEL window.
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ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 3-9 3-9 3-9 3-9 3-9 3. Click More More More More M o r e. A sensor window appears displaying additional information on the sensor.
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ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 3-11 3-11 3-11 3-11 3-11 3.1.5 3.1.5 3.1.5 3.1.5 3.1.5 Displaying system event logs Displaying system event logs Displaying system event logs Dis.
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ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 3-13 3-13 3-13 3-13 3-13 3.1.7 3.1.7 3.1.7 3.1.7 3.1.7 Displaying all remote server sensors Displaying all remote server sensors Displaying all r.
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ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 3-15 Enabling the Short Message Service (SMS) feature Enabling the Short Message Service (SMS) feature Enabling the Short Mes.
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ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 3-17 3-17 3-17 3-17 3-17 3.1.10 3.1.10 3.1.10 3.1.10 3.1.10 Controlling the remote server power Controlling the remote server power Controlling t.
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ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 3-19 3-19 3-19 3-19 3-19 4. Double-click Management Management Management Management Management and Monitoring Tools and Monitoring Tools and Monitoring Tools and Monitoring Tools and Monitoring Tools .
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ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21 3-21 3.2 ASUS Host Management Controller Setup The ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility provides precise configuration and basic functions including System Event Log (SEL) generation and System Data Record (SDR) reading in DOS mode.
3-22 3-22 3-22 3-22 3-22 Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 Command fields Command fields Command fields Command fields Command fields The utility menu bar has five commands: Initial, View, Set, Monitor and Help.
ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 3-23 3-23 3-23 3-23 3-23 To view the System Data Record (SDR): To view the System Data Record (SDR): To view the System Data Record (SDR): To view the System Data Record (SDR): To view the System Data Record (SDR): 1.
3-24 3-24 3-24 3-24 3-24 Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support To view the BMC information: To view the BMC information: To view the BMC information: To view the BMC information: To view the BMC information: 1.
ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3-25 3.2.5 3.2.5 3.2.5 3.2.5 3.2.5 Set Set Set Set Set The Set Set Set Set Set command controls the host interface type and the correct BMC time.
3-26 3-26 3-26 3-26 3-26 Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.7 3.2.7 3.2.7 3.2.7 3.2.7 Help Help Help Help Help The Help Help Help Help Help command displays the available utility options, utility version, and copyright information.
A Reference information The Appendix shows the location of the LAN port for server management and BMC socket on several motherboards. This section also presents common problems that you may encounter when installing or using the server management board.
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ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 A-3 A-3 A-3 A-3 A-3 A.2 BMC socket The ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB-LE comes with a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) socket. Refer to the illustrations below to locate the BMC socket on different server motherboards.
A-4 A-4 A-4 A-4 A-4 Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information K8N-DRE motherboard K8N-DRE motherboard K8N-DRE motherboard K8N-DRE motherboard K8N-DRE motherboard A TX12V1 A TXPWR1 SCSI1 K8N-DRE 4Mbit BIOS Super I/O 30.
ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 ASUS ASMB2 A-5 A-5 A-5 A-5 A-5 A.3 Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides answers to some common problems which you may encounter while installing and/or using ASUS ASMB-LE. These problems requires simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself.
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