Asus ASMB3-SOL User Manual
ASMB3-SOL Server Management Board
ii E2750 First Edition V1 December 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. (âASUSâ). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modiîed or altered, unless such repair , modiîcation of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL âAS ISâ WITHOUT W ARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT , SPECIAL, INCIDENT AL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DA T A, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT . SPECIFICA TIONS AND INFORMA TION CONT AINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMA TIONAL USE ONL Y , AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE A T ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THA T MA Y APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT . Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identiîcation or explanation and to the ownersâ beneît, without intent to infringe.
iii Notices .......................................................................................................... v Safety information ...................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................ vii ASMB3-SOL speciîcations summary ....................................................... ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-2 1.3 Board layout ................................................................................. 1-3 1.4 System requirements ................................................................... 1-3 1.5 Network and smart phone setup ................................................ 1-4 Chapter 2: Installation 2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-2 2.2 Hardware installation ................................................................... 2-2 2.3 Firmware update .......................................................................... 2-5 2.3.1 For motherboards with Broadcom ® 5721 LAN ................ 2-5 2.4 BIOS conîguration ...................................................................... 2-8 2.4.1 AMI BIOS setup .............................................................. 2-8 2.5 Running the ASMC utility .......................................................... 2-12 2.5.1 Conîguring the LAN controller ...................................... 2-13 2.5.2 Using ASWM to update the ASMB3-SOL îrmware ....... 2-15 2.6 Software installation .................................................................. 2-16 2.6.1 Installing the ARC ......................................................... 2-16 2.6.2 Launching ARC ............................................................. 2-17 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 ASUS Remote Console (ARC) ..................................................... 3-2 3.1.1 ARC sections .................................................................. 3-3 3.1.2 Connecting to the remote server ..................................... 3-6 3.1.3 Retrieving sensor information ......................................... 3-8 3.1.4 Displaying FRU information .......................................... 3-10 3.1.5 Displaying system event logs ......................................... 3-1 1 3.1.6 Using Remote Console ................................................. 3-12 Contents
iv 3.1.7 Displaying all remote server sensors ............................ 3-13 3.1.8 Adjusting the monitoring settings .................................. 3-14 3.1.9 Updating the remote server BIOS île ........................... 3-16 3.1.10 Controlling the remote server power ............................. 3-17 3.1.1 1 Viewing PET information ............................................... 3-18 3 .2 A SU S H os t M an ag e me nt Co nt r ol le r S et u p ................................... 3-21 3.2.1 Installing and launching the ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility ............................. 3-21 3.2.2 Command îelds ............................................................ 3-22 3.2.3 Initial .............................................................................. 3-22 3.2.4 View .............................................................................. 3-22 3.2.5 Set ................................................................................. 3-25 3.2.6 Monitor .......................................................................... 3-26 3.2.7 Help ............................................................................... 3-26 Appendix: Reference information A.1 LAN port for server management ............................................... A-2 A.2 BMC socket ................................................................................... A-3 A.3 T roubleshooting ........................................................................... A-4 Contents
v 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 âs 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. 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. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modiîcations to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user âs authority to operate this equipment.
vi Safety information Electrical safety ⢠T o 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 îx it by yourself. Contact a qualiîed 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 . ⢠T o 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 qualiîed service technician or your retailer .
vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conîguring 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: Software support This chapter tells you how to use the software applications that the server management board supports. ⢠Appendix: T roubleshooting The Appendix shows the location of the LAN port for server management and BMC socket on several motherboards. This section also presents common problems that you may encounter when installing or using the server management board. Where to înd 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 Y our product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty îyers, that may have been added by your dealer . These documents are not part of the standard package.
viii T ypography 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: DANGER/W ARNING : 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. NOTE: T ips and additional information to help you complete a task. IMPORT ANT : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
ix ASMB3-SOL speciî¿cations summary Speciîcations are subject to change without notice. IPMI features IPMI 2.0-compliant and supports: - Auto monitoring sensor and event logging - IPMI Host I/O interface - Receiving and logging of event messages - IPMB/I2C system interface - System W atchdog Timer (ASR) CPU 16-bit H8S/2000 core 33 MHz Chipset Renesas H8S/2168 Internal RAM 40 KB Internal ROM 256 KB Interrupt I2C, T imer , UART , LPC Timers 16-bit system timer W atchdog timer System interface Low Pin Count Supports Keyboard Controller Style (KCS) Serial/Modem interface Basic Mode LAN interface IPMI 2.0 Shared LAN LED BMC heartbeat Bus T wo I2C bus One IPMB bus T wo UART bus Features Remote power on/off Remote BIOS update Short Message Service (SMS) Remote Console Redirection (text mode) Serial-Over-LAN (SOL) Remote reboot Upgradeable îrmware Platform Event T rap (PET) Software support ASUS Remote Console (ARC) ASUS Host Management Controller Utility (DOS-based)
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1 Product introduction This chapter describes the server management board features and the new technologies it supports.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® ASMB3-SOL server management board! The ASUS ASMB3-SOL is an Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0-compliant board that allows you to monitor , control, and manage a remote server from the local or central server in your local area network (LAN). The ASMB3-SOL comes with the proprietary ASUS Remote Console (ARC) application that offers round-the-clock remote server monitoring through the component sensors. With ARC, you can monitor the remote server CPU(s) temperature(s), system temperature, fan rotations, and power supply voltages. The ASMB3-SOL records each remote server system event for accurate and efîcient troubleshooting. ARC allows you to update the remote server system BIOS île when it gets outdated or corrupted. It also lets you move through the BIOS île menus using the Remote Console Redirection feature. T o keep you always informed of the remote server system status, ARC is also capable of sending Short Message Service (SMS) or text message to your mobile or PDA phone. The ASMB3-SOL comes with a power management feature that allows you to power on/off or reset the remote server giving you full control during power-critical situations. The server management board also comes with a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) information feature that gathers information on replaceable system components or modules such as the motherboard or backplane model name, serial number , manufacturer , etc. Y ou can use the FRU information when reporting and/or replacing server system components. Before you start installing the server management board check the items in your package with the list below . If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . 1.2 Package contents Check your server management board package for the following items. ⢠ASUS ASMB3-SOL board ⢠Support CD ⢠User guide
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 1-3 1.3 Board layout The ASUS ASMB3-SOL comes in a BMC package. The illustration below shows the major components of the server management board. LED indicators The ASMB3-SOL board comes with a BMC heartbeat LED. Refer to the table below for the LED indications. 1.4 System requirements Before you install the ASMB3-SOL board, check if the remote server system meets the following requirements: ⢠ASUS server motherboard with Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) socket* ⢠LAN (RJ-45) port for server management** ⢠Microsoft ® Internet Explorer 5.5 or later * Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) for an updated list of server motherboards that support the ASMB3-SOL. ** See the Appendix for details. LED Name Status Description LED1 BMC Heartbeat Blinking ASMB3-SOL îrmware is in execution Off The ASMB3-SOL îrmware is corrupted or the server system standby-power is off. Board connectors Server management chip BMC heartbeat LED
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Network and smart phone setup The ASMB3-SOL 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 conîgurations. Remote host with ASMB3-SOL Local host with ASUS Remote Controller (ARC) Hub or router Direct LAN connection LAN connection through a network hub Remote host with ASMB3-SOL RJ-45 cable Local host with ASUS Remote Controller (ARC) USB cable USB cable
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 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 Chapter 2: Installation 2.2 Hardware installation T o install the server management board: 1. Remove the remote server system cover , then locate the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) socket on the motherboard. 2.1 Before you proceed T ake 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. Position the board at a 30º-45º angle, then match the notch on the board with the break on the socket. 3. Carefully push the board to the socket until its connectors (golden îngers) are fully-inserted to the socket. Refer to the Appendix section for the location of the BMC socket on supported motherboards.
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-3 4. Press the board îrmly until the BMC socket retaining clips snap back and secure the board in place. When installed, the board appears as shown. 5. Reinstall the server system cover , then connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket. 6. Insert the LAN cable plug to the LAN port for server management. Refer to the Appendix for the location of the LAN port for server management on various server motherboards. 7. For direct LAN conîguration, connect the other end of the LAN cable to the local/central server LAN port. For connection to a network hub or router , connect the other end of the LAN cable to the network hub or router .
2-4 Chapter 2: Installation T o uninstall the board: 1. Simultaneously push the BMC socket retaining clips outward until the board tilts up. 2. Carefully pull the board out from the BMC socket, then set aside.
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-5 2.3 Firmware update You need to update the Broadcom ® IPMI and ASMB3-SOL îrmware before you start using the ASMB3-SOL board. 2.3.1 For motherboards with Broadcom ® 5721 LAN T o update the îrmware: 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 înished, press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. On reboot, the main menu appears. T ype <c> (Broadcom IPMI Firmware Update). 6. A screen appears, showing the current (if any) îrmware version, and the new îrmware version. The screen also displays a conîrmation message asking whether or not you want to update the îrmware appears. Press <Y> to update. MB: KFN4-DRE a) FreeDOS command prompt b) Broadcom ASF Firmware Update c) Broadcom IPMI Firmware Update d) ASMB3-SOL Firmware Update Please choose a to d: started logî¿le âC:fwver.log none none Current BroadCom ASF/IPMI î¿rmware revision : none New BroadCom ASF/IPMI î¿rmware revision : ASFIPMI v6.09 Update the IPMI î¿rmware ?(y/n) _ The îrmware updating process starts. ******************************************************************** Copyright(c) 2000-2005 Broadcom Corporation Broadcom NetXtreme User Diagnostics 8.30 (18/21/05) ******************************************************************** C Brd:Rv Bus PCI Spd Base Irq EEP MAC Fmw Conî¿guration - ------ --- --- --- ---- --- --- --- --- ------------ 0 5721:C1 02:00:0 Ex1 250 CFCF 5 128k 00E018042100 5721-v3.49a W,auto 1 5721:C1 04:00:0 Ex1 250 CFCF 9 128k 00E018042101 5721-v3.55a W,auto 0 5721:C1 02:00:0 Ex1 250 CFCF 5 128k 00E018042100 5721-v3.49a W,auto Programming... 131072 OK
2-6 Chapter 2: Installation 7. When the update process is complete, the following screen displays the following summary . MB: KFN4-DRE a) FreeDOS command prompt b) Broadcom ASF Firmware Update c) Broadcom IPMI Firmware Update d) ASMB3-SOL Firmware Update Please choose a to d: 9. A screen appears, showing the current (if any) îrmware version, and the new îrmware version. The screen also displays a conîrmation message asking whether or not you want to update the îrmware appears. Press <Y> to update. ******************************************************************** Copyright(c) 2000-2005 Broadcom Corporation Broadcom NetXtreme User Diagnostics 8.30 (18/21/05) ******************************************************************** C Brd:Rv Bus PCI Spd Base Irq EEP MAC Fmw Conî¿guration - ------ --- --- --- ---- --- --- --- --- ------------ 0 5721:C1 02:00:0 Ex1 250 CFCF 5 128k 00E018042100 5721-v3.49a W,auto 1 5721:C1 04:00:0 Ex1 250 CFCF 9 128k 00E018042101 5721-v3.49a W,auto Testing Device: 0 5721:C1 02:00:0 Ex1 250 CFCF 5 128k 00E018042100 5721-v3.49a W,auto Checking IRQ................................ : passed Checking NVRAM Content...................... : passed Programming ASF SMB Address: CC............. : passed Enabling IPMI............................... : Done Checking Bond ID.............................: passed Manufacturing revision...................... : C Firmware Version............................ : 5721-v3.49a MAC Address................................. : 00-E0-18-04-21-00 NVRAM Size in KBytes........................ : 128/0x/80 TPM Size in KBytes.......................... : 0/0x0 8. The screen then goes back to the main menu. T ype <d> (ASMB3-SOL Firmware Update). Current Firmware Version : 1.01 (DSBF-D/SAS, DSBF-D, DSBV-D, DSCC-D12/SAS, DSCC- D12, DSCC-DW Update Firmware Version : 1.01 (KFN4-DRE) Do you want to update î¿rmware (y/n)?
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-7 Update Firmware Version : 1.01 (DSBF-D/SAS, DSBF-D, DSBV-D, DSCC-D12/SAS, DSCC- D12, DSCC-DW Update Firmware Version : 1.01 (KFN4-DRE) Do you want to update î¿rmware (y/n)? Now, Starting to update î¿rmware Detect Flash Type - 2168 Programming Flash ... Progress : 100 Initial BMC. Please wait.. Wait BMC ready. Initial BMC O.K. Update î¿rmware Finish! Detect MotherBoard -> (KFN4-DRE) Detect KCS Interface Size of SDR is 1728 bytes enter update mode Clear SDR ? (Y/N) Clear SDR. Loading SDR SDR Loaded ! Exit update mode Please turn off the stand by power !! Press any key to continue . . ._ 10. When the update is complete, turn off the system and unplug the AC power cord for 5 seconds before restarting the system. The îrmware updating process starts.
2-8 Chapter 2: Installation 2.4 BIOS conî¿guration You need to adj ust th e set tin gs in the BI OS se tup of the r emote serve r f or correc t con îgurat ion an d conn ectio n t o the cental serv er. Update the remote server BIOS île following the instructions in the motherboard/system user guide. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS île for the motherboard. Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Select Remote Access type. Conî¿gure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Enabled] Serial Port Number [COM2] Baudrate [57600] Flow Control [None] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Media Type [Serial] 4. Press <Esc>, then select IPMI Conîguration sub-menu from the Server menu. 5. Use this sub-menu to adjust the remote server LAN settings or view the System Event Log (SEL). 6. When înished, press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 2.4.1 AMI BIOS setup Remote Access setup T o adjust the Remote Access settings: 1. Restart the remote server , then press <Del> during POST to access the BIOS setup. 2. Go to the Server menu, select the Remote Access Conîguration sub-menu, then press <Enter>. 3. Enable Remote Access, then set the following sub-menu items: ⢠Serial Port Number to [COM2] ⢠Baudrate to [57600] ⢠T erminal T ype to [VT -UTF8] ⢠Media T ype to [Serial]
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-9 Y ou must conîgure the network settings of both the remote server and the local/ central server to establish communication for remote server control and monitoring. Prepare the support CD and a bootable îoppy disk to conîgure the network settings. Running the BIOS IPMI conîguration T o conîgure the IPMI in the BIOS: 1. Restart the remote server , then press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS setup. 2. Go to the Server menu, then select the IPMI Conîguration sub-menu. Use this sub-menu to conîgure the IPMI settings. 3. When înished, press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Server Features Remote Access Conî¿guration IPMI Conî¿guration Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server IPMI Conî¿guration BMC Firmware version: 1.00-1.00 Boot Option Uses [System] OS Boot Timeout [Disabled] Timeout Value [ 0] Clear System Even Log [Disabled] BMC Time Sync. [Enabled] System Event Log LAN Setting IPMI Conîguration System: Boot Option is controlled by BIOS. BMC: Boot Option is controlled by BMC.
2-10 Chapter 2: Installation Boot Option Uses [System] Set this item to [System] if you want the BIOS to control the boot option. Set to [BMC] if you want the BMC to control the boot option. OS Boot T imeout [Disabled] A system reset occurs after the speciîed timeout if the operating system boot fails (does not connect to the Server Manager). Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] T imeout V alue [ 0] Allows you to set the operating system boot timeout in minutes. V alid input ranges from 1 to 100 minutes, with 0 signifying that the boot timeout is inactive. Clear System Event Log [Disabled] Allows you to clear the system event log. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BMC T ime Sync. [Enabled] Allows you to synchronize the BIOS time with the BMC time. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] System Event Log Allows you to view all the events in the BMC event log. It will take a maximum of 15 seconds to read all the BMC SEL records. Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Total number of entries: 0 SEL Entry Number: [N/A] Use /- to traverse the event log.
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-1 1 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Local IP Address 0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway Address 0.0.0.0 Local IP Address [ 0] ⢠[ 0] ⢠[ 0] ⢠[ 0] Subnet Mask [ 0] ⢠[ 0] ⢠[ 0] ⢠[ 0] Gateway Address [ 0] ⢠[ 0] ⢠[ 0] ⢠[ 0] Information to set the BMC IP address. Local IP Address Allows you to provide information to set the BMC IP address. Subnet Mask Allows you to provide information to set the BMC subnet mask. We recommend that you use the same Subnet Mask you have speciîed on the operating system network for the used network card. Gateway Address Allows you to provide information to set the gateway address. We recommend that you use the same gateway address you have speciîed on the operating system network for the used network card.
2-12 Chapter 2: Installation Refer to the table on the next page for a description of the help menu options. 2.5 Running the ASMC utility The ASUS Server Management Card Utility allows you to know the MAC address of the server motherboard and to set the IP address. This utility is available from the support CD that came with the package. T o run the ASMC utility: 1. Restart the remote server , then place the support CD to the optical drive. 2. Press <a> (FreeDOS command prompt) when the screen prompts you to select from available boot options. 3. When the A:> prompt appears, type X: (where X is the drive letter of the optical drive). 4. When the X:> prompt appears, type cd\asmb3\model\KFN4-DRE(model name)\IDE(model type)* , then press <Enter>. 5. At the prompt, type asmc ? , then press <Enter> to display the ASMC Utility Help Menu. The screen appears as shown. * The path varies based on the motherboard model you purchase. Locate the ASMC île under the correct folder .
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-13 ASMC Help Menu options 2.5.1 Conîguring the LAN controller Before you can establish connection to the ASMB3-SOL board, you must conîgure the LAN port for server management used by the remote server to connect to the local/central server . T o conîgure the LAN port of the remote server: 1. On the prompt, type asmc -init_asmb, then press <Enter>. The screen displays the auto-detected information including the system/motherboard name, and the IPMI2.0 interface. The screen also shows the status of the ASMB3-SOL. 2 . S hu t down the remote server , then disconnect the power plug from the electrical socket to initialize the ASMB3-SOL. 3. Restart the remote server from the support CD. 4. Run the ASMC utility from the support CD following the instructions in the previous section. Options Description -îash -load îlename Update the ASMB3-SOL îrmware -sdr -save îlename Save the SDR data to île -sdr -load îlename Update the SDR data from île - kc s[ sm ic /b t/ pc i_ sm ic ] Ne tF n co mm an d d at a. .. . Send IPMI command -bmc_ip [ip_addr] (e.g., bmc_ip 10.10.10.20) Write the BMC IP address -- p et _i p_ m a c [ip_addr] [mac_addr] (e.g., pet_ip_mac 10.10.10.20 0 1 02 03 04 05 0 6) Write the PET destination IP and MAC addresses -adm_name new_name_string Change the administration name -user_name new_name_string Change the user name -adm_password new_adm_password Change the administration password -user_password new_user_password Change the user password -init_asmb Initialize ASMB3-SOL -sol_baud [baud rate] (e.g., sol_baud 57600) Set the communication Baud rate - b mc _i nf o Displays the BMC and PET IP and MAC addresses c:\dos>asmc -init_asmb Detect System -> DSBF-D/SAS Detect Motherboard -> (DSBF-D/SAS) Detect KCS Interface Initial BMC O.K.
2-14 Chapter 2: Installation When înished, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. 6. T ype asmc -bmc_info on the prompt, then press <Enter> to display the BMC and PET IP and MAC addresses. 5. T ype asmc -bmc_ip xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, then press <Enter> to assign any IP address to the remote server LAN port. The screen displays the request and response buffer . Write the remote server IP address in a piece of paper for reference. 7. Restart the remote server , enter the BIOS setup, then boot from the hard disk drive. 8. Conîgure the ASMB3-SOL baud rate (asmc -sol_baud 57600). c:\dos>asmc -bmc_ip 10.10.10.20 Detect System -> DSBF-D/SAS Detect Motherboard -> (DSBF-D/SAS) Detect KCS Interface New BMC IP : 10.10.10.20 Make sure that the assigned IP address for both remote and local/central servers are in the same subnet. Y ou can use the network settings utility in your OS to check. Firmware Version : 1.01 (DSBF-D/SAS, DSBF-D, DSBV-D, DSCC-D12/SAS, DSCC-D12, DSCC-DW BMC IP : 10.10.10.10 BMC MAC : 00 E0 18 51 10 7A PET IP : 00.00.00.00 PET MAC : 00 00 00 00 00 00 SOL BAUD: 57600 Make sure that the ASMB3-SOL baud rate is the same as the Remote Access baud rate that you previously set in the BIOS. See section â2.4 BIOS remote consoleâ for details. 9. Adjust the local/central server network settings, if necessary .
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-15 2.5.2 Using ASWM to update the ASMB3-SOL îrmware Y ou can use the ASUS System Web-based Management (ASWM) application to update the ASMB3-SOL îrmware. T o do this: 1. Download the latest ASMB3-SOL îrmware from the ASUS website (www. asus.com), then save the îrmware île. 2. Launch the ASWM application. If ASWM is not yet installed on your server system, use the motherboard support CD to install the application. 3. Cli ck the Con îgurat ion li nk, t hen se lect I PMI Fl ash f rom th e menu . 4. Click Browse to locate the latest îrmware you downloaded earlier . When selected, the îrmware path and îlename appears in the Firmware Image Name îeld. 5. Click Apply to update the ASMB3-SOL îrmware. 3 4 5
2-16 Chapter 2: Installation 2.6 Software installation Y ou can monitor , control, or manage the remote server from the local/central server using the ASUS Remote Console (ARC). The ARC is a web-based application available from the support CD that came with the ASMB3-SOL package. Y ou must install the ARC on the local/central server to access the remote server . 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click the item ASUS Remote Console. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support CD to locate the île ARC.EXE in the ARC folder . Double-click the ARC.EXE to install the application. Before you install the ARC: ⢠For SNMP Service: View the Platform Event T rap (PET) information. See page 3-18 for details. ⢠For Microsoft ® ActiveSync: Enable the SMS feature. See page 3-15 for details. 2.6.1 Installing the ARC T o 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 .
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-17 3. Follow the installation wizard instructions to install the utility . 2.6.2 Launching ARC T o 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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3 Software support This chapter tells you how to use the software applications that the server management board supports.
3-2 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 ASUS Remote Console (ARC) The ASUS Remote Console (ARC) is a web-based utility that allows you to monitor the remote hostâs hardware information including temperatures, fan rotations, voltages, and power . This application also lets you instantly power on/of f or reset the remote server . 1 2 4 3 5 6 Th e A RC win do w is mad e up of si x s ec ti ons : 1. Menu bar 2. T ool bar 3. Navigation window 4. Detail/SEL window 5. Event window , and 6. Status bar Refer to the following sections for details.
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-3 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. T ool bar The T ool bar buttons correspond to commonly used commands. The T ool bar offers faster access and execution of these commands. Roll the mouse pointer over a button to display its function. Navigation window The Navig ation window disp lay s the direct ory of connec ted an d disc onnec ted remot e ser ver(s) . For multip le mo nit oring, this windo w all ows yo u to n avigat e thr oug h the remote ser vers. Click the Al l Ser ver s root direc tory to displa y all connec ted a nd discon nected ser vers, then click on the server you want to monitor or control. Click before the server connection to display available remote server information including the Sensor Data Record (SDR), Field Replaceable Unit (FRU), System Event Log (SEL), and Remote Console. Menu A vailable commands Server add , d ele te, co nn ect , di sco nne ct server or change the server settings; load/save server node list; general setting; dump/restore all conîguration 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, Reset Baud Rate; Set MAC address Help open Help contents or view information about the ARC application
3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Some remote server information (such as the SDR) contains several sensor groups such as T emperature, V oltage, 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 T emperature displays the CPU1 and system temperatures. Y ou 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. Sensor groups Sensors
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-5 Event window The Event window displays the Platform Event T rap (PET) received by the ARC. The PET information includes the event index, source IP address, enterprise, community , generic and speciîc traps, and time ticks. The PET information is a system management alert in SNMP Trap format and is used is used for IPMI alerting as well as alerts using the ASF speciîcation. 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. Detail/SEL window The Detail/SEL window displays the detailed SDR and FRU information, and the System Event Log (SEL). The window provides the link for detailed sensor information or system events and allows you to adjust the sensor threshold values.
3-6 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1.2 Connecting to the remote server T o connect to the remote server: 1. From the menu bar , click Server , then select New . An Add new server connection window appears. 2. T ype the remote server name and IP address on the îelds. 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.
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-7 The navig ation window disp lay s the remot e serv er. Th e ava ila ble rem ote se rver i nforma tion are dis played on th e Detail/SEL window . 4. Use any of these options to connect to the server: ⢠Click before the remote server to display the remote server information, then select from the list. ⢠Double-click a remote server information from the Detail/SEL window . ⢠Click 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. Y ou may change these conîguration according to your network settings or preference.
3-8 Chapter 3: Software support 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, F AN1), event generation, and access information. T o retrieve a sensor information: 1. From the navigation window , click before the server name to display the remote server information. 2. Click before the SDR to display the sensor groups (e.g. T emperature), then click before a sensor group to display the individual sensors. Select a sensor (e.g. CPU1 THERMAL) to display its values in the Detail/SEL window . 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.
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-9 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 .
3-10 Chapter 3: Software support 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 . Y ou can use this feature when retrieving information on a module or component installed on the remote server . 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 . The FRU information feature allows you to obtain component or module information even when the remote server is down or off. T o display the FRU information: 1. From the navigation window , click before the server name to open the remote server information.
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-1 1 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 efîcient remote server monitoring and troubleshooting. T o 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 înished, the Detail/SEL window displays the system events in chronological order . 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 .
3-12 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1.6 Using Remote Console The Remote Console feature lets you see the remote server screen (text only) and is useful when you update the remote server BIOS île or adjust the BIOS settings. Refer to section â3.1.9 Updating the remote server BIOS îleâ for details on remote BIOS update. T o display the remote server console, press the Remote Console item from the navigation window . The remote server screen appears in the Detail/SEL window . F1~F10 keyboard function keys Reboot to enter BIOS setup menu BIOS update Delete key ARC function keys (used in combination with other keys)
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-13 3.1.7 Displaying all remote server sensors T o 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 .
3-14 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1.8 Adjusting the monitoring settings The ARC application allows you to adjust the remote server monitoring settings including SEL polling, SDR reading, ASF , and PET . T o 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.
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-15 Enabling the Short Message Service (SMS) feature The Short Message Service or SMS feature allows you to receive Platform Event T rap (PET) information on your smart phone (ASUS P505). 1 2 Y ou must install Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® before you enable the SMS feature. Visit www .microsoft.com to download Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® . T o enable the SMS feature: 1. Check the box before the Enable Short Message Service feature. 2. Click Set Phone List . 3. When the SyncSMS mobile phone number setup window opens, key-in the mobile or PDA phone number in the box. Y ou may click the box before each phone number to disable it. 4. Press OK .
3-16 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1.9 Updating the remote server BIOS île The ASMB3-SOL features a remote BIOS île update capability that allows you to update the BIOS île of the remote server when the île gets outdated or corrupted. T o update the remote server BIOS île: 1. Download and save the latest BIOS île for the remote server motherboard. 2. From the navigation window , click Remote Console to display the remote server screen. See section 3.1.6 for details. 3. Click the update BIOS icon [ ] in the toolbar . 4. Locate the latest BIOS île when the Open window appears, the click Open . 5. Click Y es when the Conîrm reset dialog box appears. ARC resets the remote server , then automatically updates the BIOS île. 6. When înished, establish connection with the remote server , then use the toolbars to adjust the BIOS setup. Make sure to download and save the latest BIOS île for the remote server motherboard. Visit the ASUS website for the latest BIOS île.
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-17 3.1.10 Controlling the remote server power ARC allows you to power up, power down, or reset the remote server using the power menu. 2. Click Y es when the Conîrm 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 . 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. T o 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 . Power Down
3-18 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1.1 1 Viewing PET information The Platform Event T rap 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. Y ou need to install an SNMP service to the remote server to receive PET information. T o install an SNMP service to the remote service: 1. On the Windows ® taskbar , click Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 3. Double-click Add Windows Components.
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-19 4. Double-click Management and Monitoring T ools . 5. Select Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). 6. Click OK .
3-20 Chapter 3: Software support Important notice for Windows ® XP (Service Pack 2) users If the remote server system is behind a îrewall, you must create a UDP port to receive PET information. T o 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. 5. On the Services tab, click the Add button to display a Service Settings window . 6. Typ e a na me on the Des cripti on of servic e îel d ( i.e. ASUS ARC). 7. T ype 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. Y ou must also adjust the Internet Explorer settings to allow active contents to run in the local/central server . T o do this: 1. From the Internet Explorer menu, click T ools , then select Internet Options from the drop-down menu. 2. Click the Advanced tab. 3 . Enable the item â Allow active content to run in îles on My Computer â . 4. Click the Apply button, then click OK to close the window .
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-21 3 . 2 A S U S H o s t M a n a g e m e n t C o n t r o l l e r S e t u p The ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility provides precise conîguration and basic functions including System Event Log (SEL) generation and System Data Record (SDR) reading in DOS mode. This utility also supplies conîguration 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 T o install the ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility: 1. Boot the server in DOS mode using the support CD. 2. When the A:> prompt appears, type X: (where X is the drive letter of the optical drive). 3. When the X:> prompt appears, type cd\asmb3\model\KFN4-DRE(model name)\IDE(model type)* , then press <Enter>. 4. At the prompt, type asmc , then press <Enter> to display the ASMC Utility Help Menu. The screen appears as shown. 5. The main utility screen appears. Press <Enter>. A:\>x: X:\>cd\asmb3\model\KFN4-DRE\IDE X:\>asmc * The path varies based on the motherboard model you purchase. Locate and install the ASMC île under the correct folder .
3-22 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.2 Command îelds The utility menu bar has îve commands: Initial, View , Set, Monitor and Help. Y ou 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. 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. 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. Menu options Menu bar
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-23 T o 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. 2. Use the down arrow key to display the next sensor data record. 3. Press <Esc> to return to the main screen. T o 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 displayes the SEL information. The number on the left bottom of the window shows the system event displayed in the right window pane over the total number of system events in the remote host. 2. Use the down arrow key to display the next sensor event. 3. Press <Esc> to return to the main screen.
3-24 Chapter 3: Software support T o 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. 3. Press <Esc> to return to the main screen.
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-25 3.2.5 Set Th e S et com ma nd co ntr ol s the ho st in te rfa ce typ e and th e c orr ect BM C t im e. Y ou can select from the following interfaces: KCS Interface - Keyboard Controller Style SMIC Interface - Server Management Interface Chip BF Interface - Block T ransfer PCI Interface - Peripheral Component Interconnect 3. When înished, press <Esc> to return to the main screen. T o 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 înished, press <Esc> to return to the main screen. T o 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. U se t he d ow n ar ro w bu tt o n t o se le ct a h os t in te r fa ce , th en p re ss < En te r > .
3-26 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.7 Help The Help command displays the available utility options, utility version, and copyright information. 3.2.6 Monitor The Monitor command displays real-time data on the remote server system and CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. T o 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. 3. Press <Esc> to return to the main screen.
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.
A-2 Appendix: Reference information A.1 LAN port for server management The ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB3-SOL comes with two LAN (RJ-45) ports: one for network connection and the other for server management. For easy identiîcation, the LAN port for server management is the LAN port near the VGA port. Y ou must use the LAN port for server management to connect the remote server to the local/central host (direct LAN connection) or to the network hub or router . Refer to the illustrations below to identify the LAN port for server management on some server motherboards. KFN4-DRE motherboard 1 2 4 5 6 3 7
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 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. KFN4-DRE motherboard Socket F (1207) Socket F (1207) DDR2 DIMM_D2 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_C2 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_D1 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_C1 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (128 bit,240-pin module) nForce Professional 2200 PRI_IDE1 SEC_IDE1 FLOPPY1 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 ATXPWR1 ATX12V1 LAN1 LAN2 REAR_FAN4 REAR_FAN3 REAR_FAN2 REAR_FAN1 FRNT_FAN4 FRNT_FAN3 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 AUX_PANEL1 BPSMB1 PANEL1 Super I/O PCI_E1 HTX2 HTX1 SB_PWR1 PCI1 TPM1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power COM2 LPT1 HDLED1 KBPWR1 USBPW12 LAN1_EN1 LAN2_EN1 CLRTC1 RECOVERY1 USBPW23 VGA_EN1 USB34 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB12 COM1 VGA1 BUZZ1 PSUSMB1 Broadcom BCM5721 Broadcom BCM5721 R KFN4-DRE 8Mb BIOS MEM_WARN1 CPU_WARN1 BMCSOCKET1
A-4 Appendix: Reference information A.3 Troubleshooting Problem Solution The local/central server cannot connect to the ASMB3-SOL board. 1. Check if the LAN cable is connected to the LAN port for server management. See page A-2 for details. 2. Check if the remote server LAN port is working properly . If you have not previously installed the LAN controller driver , install the same using the system support CD. 3. Make sure that the AC power cord has been unplugged for at least 5 seconds after the îrmware updating. 4. Make sure that the IP address of both the remote and local/central servers are on the same subnet. 5. Set the remote server IP address and MAC address using the ASUS Host Management Controller Setup. See Chapter 2 for details. The ARC cannot receive PET information from the remote server . Install SNMP service. See section â3.1.1 1 Viewing PET informationâ for details. Short Message Service (SMS) 1. Check if the USB cable is connected properly . 2. Check if your smart phone (ASUS P505) is working properly . 3. Install Microsoft ® ActiveSync. 4. Set the phone number . Serial Over LAN (SOL) 1. Check the BIOS remote console setting. See section 2.4 for details. 2. Check if the îrmware baud rate is the same as the BIOS setting. See section â2.5.1 Conîguring the LAN controllerâ for details. This troubleshooting guide provides answers to some common problems that you may encounter while installing and/or using ASUS ASMB-LE. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact the Wireless LAN T echnical Support if you encounter problems not mentioned in this section.
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iii Notices .......................................................................................................... v Safety information ...................................................................................... vi About this guide ........................................................................................ vii ASMB3-SOL speciîcations summary ....................................................... ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-2 1.3 Board layout ................................................................................. 1-3 1.4 System requirements ................................................................... 1-3 1.5 Network and smart phone setup ................................................ 1-4 Chapter 2: Installation 2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-2 2.2 Hardware installation ................................................................... 2-2 2.3 Firmware update .......................................................................... 2-5 2.3.1 For motherboards with Broadcom ® 5721 LAN ................ 2-5 2.4 BIOS conîguration ...................................................................... 2-8 2.4.1 AMI BIOS setup .............................................................. 2-8 2.5 Running the ASMC utility .......................................................... 2-12 2.5.1 Conîguring the LAN controller ...................................... 2-13 2.5.2 Using ASWM to update the ASMB3-SOL îrmware ....... 2-15 2.6 Software installation .................................................................. 2-16 2.6.1 Installing the ARC ......................................................... 2-16 2.6.2 Launching ARC ............................................................. 2-17 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 ASUS Remote Console (ARC) ..................................................... 3-2 3.1.1 ARC sections .................................................................. 3-3 3.1.2 Connecting to the remote server ..................................... 3-6 3.1.3 Retrieving sensor information ......................................... 3-8 3.1.4 Displaying FRU information .......................................... 3-10 3.1.5 Displaying system event logs ......................................... 3-1 1 3.1.6 Using Remote Console ................................................. 3-12 Contents
iv 3.1.7 Displaying all remote server sensors ............................ 3-13 3.1.8 Adjusting the monitoring settings .................................. 3-14 3.1.9 Updating the remote server BIOS île ........................... 3-16 3.1.10 Controlling the remote server power ............................. 3-17 3.1.1 1 Viewing PET information ............................................... 3-18 3 .2 A SU S H os t M an ag e me nt Co nt r ol le r S et u p ................................... 3-21 3.2.1 Installing and launching the ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility ............................. 3-21 3.2.2 Command îelds ............................................................ 3-22 3.2.3 Initial .............................................................................. 3-22 3.2.4 View .............................................................................. 3-22 3.2.5 Set ................................................................................. 3-25 3.2.6 Monitor .......................................................................... 3-26 3.2.7 Help ............................................................................... 3-26 Appendix: Reference information A.1 LAN port for server management ............................................... A-2 A.2 BMC socket ................................................................................... A-3 A.3 T roubleshooting ........................................................................... A-4 Contents
v 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 âs 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. 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. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modiîcations to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user âs authority to operate this equipment.
vi Safety information Electrical safety ⢠T o 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 îx it by yourself. Contact a qualiîed 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 . ⢠T o 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 qualiîed service technician or your retailer .
vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conîguring 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: Software support This chapter tells you how to use the software applications that the server management board supports. ⢠Appendix: T roubleshooting The Appendix shows the location of the LAN port for server management and BMC socket on several motherboards. This section also presents common problems that you may encounter when installing or using the server management board. Where to înd 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 Y our product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty îyers, that may have been added by your dealer . These documents are not part of the standard package.
viii T ypography 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: DANGER/W ARNING : 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. NOTE: T ips and additional information to help you complete a task. IMPORT ANT : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
ix ASMB3-SOL speciî¿cations summary Speciîcations are subject to change without notice. IPMI features IPMI 2.0-compliant and supports: - Auto monitoring sensor and event logging - IPMI Host I/O interface - Receiving and logging of event messages - IPMB/I2C system interface - System W atchdog Timer (ASR) CPU 16-bit H8S/2000 core 33 MHz Chipset Renesas H8S/2168 Internal RAM 40 KB Internal ROM 256 KB Interrupt I2C, T imer , UART , LPC Timers 16-bit system timer W atchdog timer System interface Low Pin Count Supports Keyboard Controller Style (KCS) Serial/Modem interface Basic Mode LAN interface IPMI 2.0 Shared LAN LED BMC heartbeat Bus T wo I2C bus One IPMB bus T wo UART bus Features Remote power on/off Remote BIOS update Short Message Service (SMS) Remote Console Redirection (text mode) Serial-Over-LAN (SOL) Remote reboot Upgradeable îrmware Platform Event T rap (PET) Software support ASUS Remote Console (ARC) ASUS Host Management Controller Utility (DOS-based)
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1 Product introduction This chapter describes the server management board features and the new technologies it supports.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® ASMB3-SOL server management board! The ASUS ASMB3-SOL is an Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 2.0-compliant board that allows you to monitor , control, and manage a remote server from the local or central server in your local area network (LAN). The ASMB3-SOL comes with the proprietary ASUS Remote Console (ARC) application that offers round-the-clock remote server monitoring through the component sensors. With ARC, you can monitor the remote server CPU(s) temperature(s), system temperature, fan rotations, and power supply voltages. The ASMB3-SOL records each remote server system event for accurate and efîcient troubleshooting. ARC allows you to update the remote server system BIOS île when it gets outdated or corrupted. It also lets you move through the BIOS île menus using the Remote Console Redirection feature. T o keep you always informed of the remote server system status, ARC is also capable of sending Short Message Service (SMS) or text message to your mobile or PDA phone. The ASMB3-SOL comes with a power management feature that allows you to power on/off or reset the remote server giving you full control during power-critical situations. The server management board also comes with a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) information feature that gathers information on replaceable system components or modules such as the motherboard or backplane model name, serial number , manufacturer , etc. Y ou can use the FRU information when reporting and/or replacing server system components. Before you start installing the server management board check the items in your package with the list below . If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer . 1.2 Package contents Check your server management board package for the following items. ⢠ASUS ASMB3-SOL board ⢠Support CD ⢠User guide
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 1-3 1.3 Board layout The ASUS ASMB3-SOL comes in a BMC package. The illustration below shows the major components of the server management board. LED indicators The ASMB3-SOL board comes with a BMC heartbeat LED. Refer to the table below for the LED indications. 1.4 System requirements Before you install the ASMB3-SOL board, check if the remote server system meets the following requirements: ⢠ASUS server motherboard with Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) socket* ⢠LAN (RJ-45) port for server management** ⢠Microsoft ® Internet Explorer 5.5 or later * Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) for an updated list of server motherboards that support the ASMB3-SOL. ** See the Appendix for details. LED Name Status Description LED1 BMC Heartbeat Blinking ASMB3-SOL îrmware is in execution Off The ASMB3-SOL îrmware is corrupted or the server system standby-power is off. Board connectors Server management chip BMC heartbeat LED
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Network and smart phone setup The ASMB3-SOL 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 conîgurations. Remote host with ASMB3-SOL Local host with ASUS Remote Controller (ARC) Hub or router Direct LAN connection LAN connection through a network hub Remote host with ASMB3-SOL RJ-45 cable Local host with ASUS Remote Controller (ARC) USB cable USB cable
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 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 Chapter 2: Installation 2.2 Hardware installation T o install the server management board: 1. Remove the remote server system cover , then locate the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) socket on the motherboard. 2.1 Before you proceed T ake 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. Position the board at a 30º-45º angle, then match the notch on the board with the break on the socket. 3. Carefully push the board to the socket until its connectors (golden îngers) are fully-inserted to the socket. Refer to the Appendix section for the location of the BMC socket on supported motherboards.
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-3 4. Press the board îrmly until the BMC socket retaining clips snap back and secure the board in place. When installed, the board appears as shown. 5. Reinstall the server system cover , then connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket. 6. Insert the LAN cable plug to the LAN port for server management. Refer to the Appendix for the location of the LAN port for server management on various server motherboards. 7. For direct LAN conîguration, connect the other end of the LAN cable to the local/central server LAN port. For connection to a network hub or router , connect the other end of the LAN cable to the network hub or router .
2-4 Chapter 2: Installation T o uninstall the board: 1. Simultaneously push the BMC socket retaining clips outward until the board tilts up. 2. Carefully pull the board out from the BMC socket, then set aside.
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-5 2.3 Firmware update You need to update the Broadcom ® IPMI and ASMB3-SOL îrmware before you start using the ASMB3-SOL board. 2.3.1 For motherboards with Broadcom ® 5721 LAN T o update the îrmware: 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 înished, press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 5. On reboot, the main menu appears. T ype <c> (Broadcom IPMI Firmware Update). 6. A screen appears, showing the current (if any) îrmware version, and the new îrmware version. The screen also displays a conîrmation message asking whether or not you want to update the îrmware appears. Press <Y> to update. MB: KFN4-DRE a) FreeDOS command prompt b) Broadcom ASF Firmware Update c) Broadcom IPMI Firmware Update d) ASMB3-SOL Firmware Update Please choose a to d: started logî¿le âC:fwver.log none none Current BroadCom ASF/IPMI î¿rmware revision : none New BroadCom ASF/IPMI î¿rmware revision : ASFIPMI v6.09 Update the IPMI î¿rmware ?(y/n) _ The îrmware updating process starts. ******************************************************************** Copyright(c) 2000-2005 Broadcom Corporation Broadcom NetXtreme User Diagnostics 8.30 (18/21/05) ******************************************************************** C Brd:Rv Bus PCI Spd Base Irq EEP MAC Fmw Conî¿guration - ------ --- --- --- ---- --- --- --- --- ------------ 0 5721:C1 02:00:0 Ex1 250 CFCF 5 128k 00E018042100 5721-v3.49a W,auto 1 5721:C1 04:00:0 Ex1 250 CFCF 9 128k 00E018042101 5721-v3.55a W,auto 0 5721:C1 02:00:0 Ex1 250 CFCF 5 128k 00E018042100 5721-v3.49a W,auto Programming... 131072 OK
2-6 Chapter 2: Installation 7. When the update process is complete, the following screen displays the following summary . MB: KFN4-DRE a) FreeDOS command prompt b) Broadcom ASF Firmware Update c) Broadcom IPMI Firmware Update d) ASMB3-SOL Firmware Update Please choose a to d: 9. A screen appears, showing the current (if any) îrmware version, and the new îrmware version. The screen also displays a conîrmation message asking whether or not you want to update the îrmware appears. Press <Y> to update. ******************************************************************** Copyright(c) 2000-2005 Broadcom Corporation Broadcom NetXtreme User Diagnostics 8.30 (18/21/05) ******************************************************************** C Brd:Rv Bus PCI Spd Base Irq EEP MAC Fmw Conî¿guration - ------ --- --- --- ---- --- --- --- --- ------------ 0 5721:C1 02:00:0 Ex1 250 CFCF 5 128k 00E018042100 5721-v3.49a W,auto 1 5721:C1 04:00:0 Ex1 250 CFCF 9 128k 00E018042101 5721-v3.49a W,auto Testing Device: 0 5721:C1 02:00:0 Ex1 250 CFCF 5 128k 00E018042100 5721-v3.49a W,auto Checking IRQ................................ : passed Checking NVRAM Content...................... : passed Programming ASF SMB Address: CC............. : passed Enabling IPMI............................... : Done Checking Bond ID.............................: passed Manufacturing revision...................... : C Firmware Version............................ : 5721-v3.49a MAC Address................................. : 00-E0-18-04-21-00 NVRAM Size in KBytes........................ : 128/0x/80 TPM Size in KBytes.......................... : 0/0x0 8. The screen then goes back to the main menu. T ype <d> (ASMB3-SOL Firmware Update). Current Firmware Version : 1.01 (DSBF-D/SAS, DSBF-D, DSBV-D, DSCC-D12/SAS, DSCC- D12, DSCC-DW Update Firmware Version : 1.01 (KFN4-DRE) Do you want to update î¿rmware (y/n)?
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-7 Update Firmware Version : 1.01 (DSBF-D/SAS, DSBF-D, DSBV-D, DSCC-D12/SAS, DSCC- D12, DSCC-DW Update Firmware Version : 1.01 (KFN4-DRE) Do you want to update î¿rmware (y/n)? Now, Starting to update î¿rmware Detect Flash Type - 2168 Programming Flash ... Progress : 100 Initial BMC. Please wait.. Wait BMC ready. Initial BMC O.K. Update î¿rmware Finish! Detect MotherBoard -> (KFN4-DRE) Detect KCS Interface Size of SDR is 1728 bytes enter update mode Clear SDR ? (Y/N) Clear SDR. Loading SDR SDR Loaded ! Exit update mode Please turn off the stand by power !! Press any key to continue . . ._ 10. When the update is complete, turn off the system and unplug the AC power cord for 5 seconds before restarting the system. The îrmware updating process starts.
2-8 Chapter 2: Installation 2.4 BIOS conî¿guration You need to adj ust th e set tin gs in the BI OS se tup of the r emote serve r f or correc t con îgurat ion an d conn ectio n t o the cental serv er. Update the remote server BIOS île following the instructions in the motherboard/system user guide. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS île for the motherboard. Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Select Remote Access type. Conî¿gure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Enabled] Serial Port Number [COM2] Baudrate [57600] Flow Control [None] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Media Type [Serial] 4. Press <Esc>, then select IPMI Conîguration sub-menu from the Server menu. 5. Use this sub-menu to adjust the remote server LAN settings or view the System Event Log (SEL). 6. When înished, press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. 2.4.1 AMI BIOS setup Remote Access setup T o adjust the Remote Access settings: 1. Restart the remote server , then press <Del> during POST to access the BIOS setup. 2. Go to the Server menu, select the Remote Access Conîguration sub-menu, then press <Enter>. 3. Enable Remote Access, then set the following sub-menu items: ⢠Serial Port Number to [COM2] ⢠Baudrate to [57600] ⢠T erminal T ype to [VT -UTF8] ⢠Media T ype to [Serial]
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-9 Y ou must conîgure the network settings of both the remote server and the local/ central server to establish communication for remote server control and monitoring. Prepare the support CD and a bootable îoppy disk to conîgure the network settings. Running the BIOS IPMI conîguration T o conîgure the IPMI in the BIOS: 1. Restart the remote server , then press <Del> during POST to enter the BIOS setup. 2. Go to the Server menu, then select the IPMI Conîguration sub-menu. Use this sub-menu to conîgure the IPMI settings. 3. When înished, press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Server Features Remote Access Conî¿guration IPMI Conî¿guration Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server IPMI Conî¿guration BMC Firmware version: 1.00-1.00 Boot Option Uses [System] OS Boot Timeout [Disabled] Timeout Value [ 0] Clear System Even Log [Disabled] BMC Time Sync. [Enabled] System Event Log LAN Setting IPMI Conîguration System: Boot Option is controlled by BIOS. BMC: Boot Option is controlled by BMC.
2-10 Chapter 2: Installation Boot Option Uses [System] Set this item to [System] if you want the BIOS to control the boot option. Set to [BMC] if you want the BMC to control the boot option. OS Boot T imeout [Disabled] A system reset occurs after the speciîed timeout if the operating system boot fails (does not connect to the Server Manager). Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] T imeout V alue [ 0] Allows you to set the operating system boot timeout in minutes. V alid input ranges from 1 to 100 minutes, with 0 signifying that the boot timeout is inactive. Clear System Event Log [Disabled] Allows you to clear the system event log. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] BMC T ime Sync. [Enabled] Allows you to synchronize the BIOS time with the BMC time. Conîguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] System Event Log Allows you to view all the events in the BMC event log. It will take a maximum of 15 seconds to read all the BMC SEL records. Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Total number of entries: 0 SEL Entry Number: [N/A] Use /- to traverse the event log.
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-1 1 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Local IP Address 0.0.0.0 Subnet Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway Address 0.0.0.0 Local IP Address [ 0] ⢠[ 0] ⢠[ 0] ⢠[ 0] Subnet Mask [ 0] ⢠[ 0] ⢠[ 0] ⢠[ 0] Gateway Address [ 0] ⢠[ 0] ⢠[ 0] ⢠[ 0] Information to set the BMC IP address. Local IP Address Allows you to provide information to set the BMC IP address. Subnet Mask Allows you to provide information to set the BMC subnet mask. We recommend that you use the same Subnet Mask you have speciîed on the operating system network for the used network card. Gateway Address Allows you to provide information to set the gateway address. We recommend that you use the same gateway address you have speciîed on the operating system network for the used network card.
2-12 Chapter 2: Installation Refer to the table on the next page for a description of the help menu options. 2.5 Running the ASMC utility The ASUS Server Management Card Utility allows you to know the MAC address of the server motherboard and to set the IP address. This utility is available from the support CD that came with the package. T o run the ASMC utility: 1. Restart the remote server , then place the support CD to the optical drive. 2. Press <a> (FreeDOS command prompt) when the screen prompts you to select from available boot options. 3. When the A:> prompt appears, type X: (where X is the drive letter of the optical drive). 4. When the X:> prompt appears, type cd\asmb3\model\KFN4-DRE(model name)\IDE(model type)* , then press <Enter>. 5. At the prompt, type asmc ? , then press <Enter> to display the ASMC Utility Help Menu. The screen appears as shown. * The path varies based on the motherboard model you purchase. Locate the ASMC île under the correct folder .
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-13 ASMC Help Menu options 2.5.1 Conîguring the LAN controller Before you can establish connection to the ASMB3-SOL board, you must conîgure the LAN port for server management used by the remote server to connect to the local/central server . T o conîgure the LAN port of the remote server: 1. On the prompt, type asmc -init_asmb, then press <Enter>. The screen displays the auto-detected information including the system/motherboard name, and the IPMI2.0 interface. The screen also shows the status of the ASMB3-SOL. 2 . S hu t down the remote server , then disconnect the power plug from the electrical socket to initialize the ASMB3-SOL. 3. Restart the remote server from the support CD. 4. Run the ASMC utility from the support CD following the instructions in the previous section. Options Description -îash -load îlename Update the ASMB3-SOL îrmware -sdr -save îlename Save the SDR data to île -sdr -load îlename Update the SDR data from île - kc s[ sm ic /b t/ pc i_ sm ic ] Ne tF n co mm an d d at a. .. . Send IPMI command -bmc_ip [ip_addr] (e.g., bmc_ip 10.10.10.20) Write the BMC IP address -- p et _i p_ m a c [ip_addr] [mac_addr] (e.g., pet_ip_mac 10.10.10.20 0 1 02 03 04 05 0 6) Write the PET destination IP and MAC addresses -adm_name new_name_string Change the administration name -user_name new_name_string Change the user name -adm_password new_adm_password Change the administration password -user_password new_user_password Change the user password -init_asmb Initialize ASMB3-SOL -sol_baud [baud rate] (e.g., sol_baud 57600) Set the communication Baud rate - b mc _i nf o Displays the BMC and PET IP and MAC addresses c:\dos>asmc -init_asmb Detect System -> DSBF-D/SAS Detect Motherboard -> (DSBF-D/SAS) Detect KCS Interface Initial BMC O.K.
2-14 Chapter 2: Installation When înished, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. 6. T ype asmc -bmc_info on the prompt, then press <Enter> to display the BMC and PET IP and MAC addresses. 5. T ype asmc -bmc_ip xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, then press <Enter> to assign any IP address to the remote server LAN port. The screen displays the request and response buffer . Write the remote server IP address in a piece of paper for reference. 7. Restart the remote server , enter the BIOS setup, then boot from the hard disk drive. 8. Conîgure the ASMB3-SOL baud rate (asmc -sol_baud 57600). c:\dos>asmc -bmc_ip 10.10.10.20 Detect System -> DSBF-D/SAS Detect Motherboard -> (DSBF-D/SAS) Detect KCS Interface New BMC IP : 10.10.10.20 Make sure that the assigned IP address for both remote and local/central servers are in the same subnet. Y ou can use the network settings utility in your OS to check. Firmware Version : 1.01 (DSBF-D/SAS, DSBF-D, DSBV-D, DSCC-D12/SAS, DSCC-D12, DSCC-DW BMC IP : 10.10.10.10 BMC MAC : 00 E0 18 51 10 7A PET IP : 00.00.00.00 PET MAC : 00 00 00 00 00 00 SOL BAUD: 57600 Make sure that the ASMB3-SOL baud rate is the same as the Remote Access baud rate that you previously set in the BIOS. See section â2.4 BIOS remote consoleâ for details. 9. Adjust the local/central server network settings, if necessary .
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-15 2.5.2 Using ASWM to update the ASMB3-SOL îrmware Y ou can use the ASUS System Web-based Management (ASWM) application to update the ASMB3-SOL îrmware. T o do this: 1. Download the latest ASMB3-SOL îrmware from the ASUS website (www. asus.com), then save the îrmware île. 2. Launch the ASWM application. If ASWM is not yet installed on your server system, use the motherboard support CD to install the application. 3. Cli ck the Con îgurat ion li nk, t hen se lect I PMI Fl ash f rom th e menu . 4. Click Browse to locate the latest îrmware you downloaded earlier . When selected, the îrmware path and îlename appears in the Firmware Image Name îeld. 5. Click Apply to update the ASMB3-SOL îrmware. 3 4 5
2-16 Chapter 2: Installation 2.6 Software installation Y ou can monitor , control, or manage the remote server from the local/central server using the ASUS Remote Console (ARC). The ARC is a web-based application available from the support CD that came with the ASMB3-SOL package. Y ou must install the ARC on the local/central server to access the remote server . 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click the item ASUS Remote Console. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support CD to locate the île ARC.EXE in the ARC folder . Double-click the ARC.EXE to install the application. Before you install the ARC: ⢠For SNMP Service: View the Platform Event T rap (PET) information. See page 3-18 for details. ⢠For Microsoft ® ActiveSync: Enable the SMS feature. See page 3-15 for details. 2.6.1 Installing the ARC T o 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 .
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-17 3. Follow the installation wizard instructions to install the utility . 2.6.2 Launching ARC T o 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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3 Software support This chapter tells you how to use the software applications that the server management board supports.
3-2 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 ASUS Remote Console (ARC) The ASUS Remote Console (ARC) is a web-based utility that allows you to monitor the remote hostâs hardware information including temperatures, fan rotations, voltages, and power . This application also lets you instantly power on/of f or reset the remote server . 1 2 4 3 5 6 Th e A RC win do w is mad e up of si x s ec ti ons : 1. Menu bar 2. T ool bar 3. Navigation window 4. Detail/SEL window 5. Event window , and 6. Status bar Refer to the following sections for details.
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-3 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. T ool bar The T ool bar buttons correspond to commonly used commands. The T ool bar offers faster access and execution of these commands. Roll the mouse pointer over a button to display its function. Navigation window The Navig ation window disp lay s the direct ory of connec ted an d disc onnec ted remot e ser ver(s) . For multip le mo nit oring, this windo w all ows yo u to n avigat e thr oug h the remote ser vers. Click the Al l Ser ver s root direc tory to displa y all connec ted a nd discon nected ser vers, then click on the server you want to monitor or control. Click before the server connection to display available remote server information including the Sensor Data Record (SDR), Field Replaceable Unit (FRU), System Event Log (SEL), and Remote Console. Menu A vailable commands Server add , d ele te, co nn ect , di sco nne ct server or change the server settings; load/save server node list; general setting; dump/restore all conîguration 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, Reset Baud Rate; Set MAC address Help open Help contents or view information about the ARC application
3-4 Chapter 3: Software support Some remote server information (such as the SDR) contains several sensor groups such as T emperature, V oltage, 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 T emperature displays the CPU1 and system temperatures. Y ou 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. Sensor groups Sensors
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-5 Event window The Event window displays the Platform Event T rap (PET) received by the ARC. The PET information includes the event index, source IP address, enterprise, community , generic and speciîc traps, and time ticks. The PET information is a system management alert in SNMP Trap format and is used is used for IPMI alerting as well as alerts using the ASF speciîcation. 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. Detail/SEL window The Detail/SEL window displays the detailed SDR and FRU information, and the System Event Log (SEL). The window provides the link for detailed sensor information or system events and allows you to adjust the sensor threshold values.
3-6 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1.2 Connecting to the remote server T o connect to the remote server: 1. From the menu bar , click Server , then select New . An Add new server connection window appears. 2. T ype the remote server name and IP address on the îelds. 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.
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-7 The navig ation window disp lay s the remot e serv er. Th e ava ila ble rem ote se rver i nforma tion are dis played on th e Detail/SEL window . 4. Use any of these options to connect to the server: ⢠Click before the remote server to display the remote server information, then select from the list. ⢠Double-click a remote server information from the Detail/SEL window . ⢠Click 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. Y ou may change these conîguration according to your network settings or preference.
3-8 Chapter 3: Software support 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, F AN1), event generation, and access information. T o retrieve a sensor information: 1. From the navigation window , click before the server name to display the remote server information. 2. Click before the SDR to display the sensor groups (e.g. T emperature), then click before a sensor group to display the individual sensors. Select a sensor (e.g. CPU1 THERMAL) to display its values in the Detail/SEL window . 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.
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-9 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 .
3-10 Chapter 3: Software support 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 . Y ou can use this feature when retrieving information on a module or component installed on the remote server . 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 . The FRU information feature allows you to obtain component or module information even when the remote server is down or off. T o display the FRU information: 1. From the navigation window , click before the server name to open the remote server information.
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-1 1 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 efîcient remote server monitoring and troubleshooting. T o 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 înished, the Detail/SEL window displays the system events in chronological order . 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 .
3-12 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1.6 Using Remote Console The Remote Console feature lets you see the remote server screen (text only) and is useful when you update the remote server BIOS île or adjust the BIOS settings. Refer to section â3.1.9 Updating the remote server BIOS îleâ for details on remote BIOS update. T o display the remote server console, press the Remote Console item from the navigation window . The remote server screen appears in the Detail/SEL window . F1~F10 keyboard function keys Reboot to enter BIOS setup menu BIOS update Delete key ARC function keys (used in combination with other keys)
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-13 3.1.7 Displaying all remote server sensors T o 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 .
3-14 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1.8 Adjusting the monitoring settings The ARC application allows you to adjust the remote server monitoring settings including SEL polling, SDR reading, ASF , and PET . T o 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.
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-15 Enabling the Short Message Service (SMS) feature The Short Message Service or SMS feature allows you to receive Platform Event T rap (PET) information on your smart phone (ASUS P505). 1 2 Y ou must install Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® before you enable the SMS feature. Visit www .microsoft.com to download Microsoft ® ActiveSync ® . T o enable the SMS feature: 1. Check the box before the Enable Short Message Service feature. 2. Click Set Phone List . 3. When the SyncSMS mobile phone number setup window opens, key-in the mobile or PDA phone number in the box. Y ou may click the box before each phone number to disable it. 4. Press OK .
3-16 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1.9 Updating the remote server BIOS île The ASMB3-SOL features a remote BIOS île update capability that allows you to update the BIOS île of the remote server when the île gets outdated or corrupted. T o update the remote server BIOS île: 1. Download and save the latest BIOS île for the remote server motherboard. 2. From the navigation window , click Remote Console to display the remote server screen. See section 3.1.6 for details. 3. Click the update BIOS icon [ ] in the toolbar . 4. Locate the latest BIOS île when the Open window appears, the click Open . 5. Click Y es when the Conîrm reset dialog box appears. ARC resets the remote server , then automatically updates the BIOS île. 6. When înished, establish connection with the remote server , then use the toolbars to adjust the BIOS setup. Make sure to download and save the latest BIOS île for the remote server motherboard. Visit the ASUS website for the latest BIOS île.
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-17 3.1.10 Controlling the remote server power ARC allows you to power up, power down, or reset the remote server using the power menu. 2. Click Y es when the Conîrm 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 . 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. T o 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 . Power Down
3-18 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1.1 1 Viewing PET information The Platform Event T rap 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. Y ou need to install an SNMP service to the remote server to receive PET information. T o install an SNMP service to the remote service: 1. On the Windows ® taskbar , click Start > Settings > Control Panel. 2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 3. Double-click Add Windows Components.
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-19 4. Double-click Management and Monitoring T ools . 5. Select Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). 6. Click OK .
3-20 Chapter 3: Software support Important notice for Windows ® XP (Service Pack 2) users If the remote server system is behind a îrewall, you must create a UDP port to receive PET information. T o 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. 5. On the Services tab, click the Add button to display a Service Settings window . 6. Typ e a na me on the Des cripti on of servic e îel d ( i.e. ASUS ARC). 7. T ype 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. Y ou must also adjust the Internet Explorer settings to allow active contents to run in the local/central server . T o do this: 1. From the Internet Explorer menu, click T ools , then select Internet Options from the drop-down menu. 2. Click the Advanced tab. 3 . Enable the item â Allow active content to run in îles on My Computer â . 4. Click the Apply button, then click OK to close the window .
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-21 3 . 2 A S U S H o s t M a n a g e m e n t C o n t r o l l e r S e t u p The ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility provides precise conîguration and basic functions including System Event Log (SEL) generation and System Data Record (SDR) reading in DOS mode. This utility also supplies conîguration 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 T o install the ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility: 1. Boot the server in DOS mode using the support CD. 2. When the A:> prompt appears, type X: (where X is the drive letter of the optical drive). 3. When the X:> prompt appears, type cd\asmb3\model\KFN4-DRE(model name)\IDE(model type)* , then press <Enter>. 4. At the prompt, type asmc , then press <Enter> to display the ASMC Utility Help Menu. The screen appears as shown. 5. The main utility screen appears. Press <Enter>. A:\>x: X:\>cd\asmb3\model\KFN4-DRE\IDE X:\>asmc * The path varies based on the motherboard model you purchase. Locate and install the ASMC île under the correct folder .
3-22 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.2 Command îelds The utility menu bar has îve commands: Initial, View , Set, Monitor and Help. Y ou 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. 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. 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. Menu options Menu bar
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-23 T o 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. 2. Use the down arrow key to display the next sensor data record. 3. Press <Esc> to return to the main screen. T o 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 displayes the SEL information. The number on the left bottom of the window shows the system event displayed in the right window pane over the total number of system events in the remote host. 2. Use the down arrow key to display the next sensor event. 3. Press <Esc> to return to the main screen.
3-24 Chapter 3: Software support T o 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. 3. Press <Esc> to return to the main screen.
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-25 3.2.5 Set Th e S et com ma nd co ntr ol s the ho st in te rfa ce typ e and th e c orr ect BM C t im e. Y ou can select from the following interfaces: KCS Interface - Keyboard Controller Style SMIC Interface - Server Management Interface Chip BF Interface - Block T ransfer PCI Interface - Peripheral Component Interconnect 3. When înished, press <Esc> to return to the main screen. T o 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 înished, press <Esc> to return to the main screen. T o 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. U se t he d ow n ar ro w bu tt o n t o se le ct a h os t in te r fa ce , th en p re ss < En te r > .
3-26 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.7 Help The Help command displays the available utility options, utility version, and copyright information. 3.2.6 Monitor The Monitor command displays real-time data on the remote server system and CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. T o 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. 3. Press <Esc> to return to the main screen.
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.
A-2 Appendix: Reference information A.1 LAN port for server management The ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB3-SOL comes with two LAN (RJ-45) ports: one for network connection and the other for server management. For easy identiîcation, the LAN port for server management is the LAN port near the VGA port. Y ou must use the LAN port for server management to connect the remote server to the local/central host (direct LAN connection) or to the network hub or router . Refer to the illustrations below to identify the LAN port for server management on some server motherboards. KFN4-DRE motherboard 1 2 4 5 6 3 7
ASUS ASMB3-SOL 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. KFN4-DRE motherboard Socket F (1207) Socket F (1207) DDR2 DIMM_D2 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_C2 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_D1 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_C1 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (128 bit,240-pin module) nForce Professional 2200 PRI_IDE1 SEC_IDE1 FLOPPY1 SATA1 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 ATXPWR1 ATX12V1 LAN1 LAN2 REAR_FAN4 REAR_FAN3 REAR_FAN2 REAR_FAN1 FRNT_FAN4 FRNT_FAN3 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 AUX_PANEL1 BPSMB1 PANEL1 Super I/O PCI_E1 HTX2 HTX1 SB_PWR1 PCI1 TPM1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power COM2 LPT1 HDLED1 KBPWR1 USBPW12 LAN1_EN1 LAN2_EN1 CLRTC1 RECOVERY1 USBPW23 VGA_EN1 USB34 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB12 COM1 VGA1 BUZZ1 PSUSMB1 Broadcom BCM5721 Broadcom BCM5721 R KFN4-DRE 8Mb BIOS MEM_WARN1 CPU_WARN1 BMCSOCKET1
A-4 Appendix: Reference information A.3 Troubleshooting Problem Solution The local/central server cannot connect to the ASMB3-SOL board. 1. Check if the LAN cable is connected to the LAN port for server management. See page A-2 for details. 2. Check if the remote server LAN port is working properly . If you have not previously installed the LAN controller driver , install the same using the system support CD. 3. Make sure that the AC power cord has been unplugged for at least 5 seconds after the îrmware updating. 4. Make sure that the IP address of both the remote and local/central servers are on the same subnet. 5. Set the remote server IP address and MAC address using the ASUS Host Management Controller Setup. See Chapter 2 for details. The ARC cannot receive PET information from the remote server . Install SNMP service. See section â3.1.1 1 Viewing PET informationâ for details. Short Message Service (SMS) 1. Check if the USB cable is connected properly . 2. Check if your smart phone (ASUS P505) is working properly . 3. Install Microsoft ® ActiveSync. 4. Set the phone number . Serial Over LAN (SOL) 1. Check the BIOS remote console setting. See section 2.4 for details. 2. Check if the îrmware baud rate is the same as the BIOS setting. See section â2.5.1 Conîguring the LAN controllerâ for details. This troubleshooting guide provides answers to some common problems that you may encounter while installing and/or using ASUS ASMB-LE. These problems require simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact the Wireless LAN T echnical Support if you encounter problems not mentioned in this section.