Asus ASMB3 Manual de usuario

ASMB3-SOLServer Management Board

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1Product introductionThis chapter describes the server management board features and the new technologies it supports.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® ASMB3-SOL server management board! The ASUS ASMB3-SOL is an Intelligent

ASUS ASMB3-SOL 1-31.3 Board layoutThe ASUS ASMB3-SOL comes in a BMC package. The illustration below shows the major components of the server manageme

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 Network and smart phone setupThe ASMB3-SOL server management board installed on the remote server connects to

ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-12InstallationThis chapter provides instructions on how to install the board to the server system and install the utilities that the

2-2 Chapter 2: Installation2.2 Hardware installationTo install the server management board:1. Remove the remote server system cover, then locate the

ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-34. Press the board rmly until the BMC socket retaining clips snap back and secure the board in place. When installed, the board a

2-4 Chapter 2: InstallationTo uninstall the board:1. Simultaneously push the BMC socket retaining clips outward until the board tilts up.2. Carefull

ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-52.3 Firmware updateYou need to update the Broadcom® IPMI and ASMB3-SOL rmware before you start using the ASMB3-SOL board. 2.3.1

iiE3204Second Edition V2 August 2007Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and soft

2-6 Chapter 2: Installation7. When the update process is complete, the following screen displays the following summary. *****************************

ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-7MB: KFN4-DREa) FreeDOS command promptb) Broadcom ASF Firmware Updatec) Broadcom IPMI Firmware Updated) ASMB3-SOL Firmware Update

2-8 Chapter 2: Installation2.4 BIOS congurationYou need to adjust the settings in the BIOS setup of the remote server for correct conguration and c

ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-9You must congure the network settings of both the remote server and the local/central server to establish communication for remote

2-10 Chapter 2: InstallationBoot Option Uses [System]Set this item to [System] if you want the BIOS to control the boot option. Set to [BMC] if you wa

ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-11LAN SettingAllows you to set the BMC LAN Parameter settings. Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save an

2-12 Chapter 2: Installation4. Press <Esc>, then select IPMI Conguration sub-menu from the Server menu.5. Use this sub-menu to adjust the rem

ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-13Running the BIOS IPMI congurationTo congure the IPMI in the BIOS:1. Restart the remote server, then press <Del> during POS

2-14 Chapter 2: InstallationIPMI Specification VersionThis item shows the auto-detected IPMI specication version.BMC Firmware VersionThis item shows

ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-15Scroll down to display more items.System Event Log Press <Enter> to open the System Event Log, which allows you to view log e

iiiContentsNotices ... -vSafety information ...

2-16 Chapter 2: InstallationSystem Event Log (list mode) Press <Enter> to open the System Event Log in list mode. F1 Help ↑↓ Select Ite

ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-17 Refer to the table on the next page for a description of the help menu options.2.5 Running the ASMC utilityThe ASUS Server Manag

2-18 Chapter 2: InstallationASMC Help Menu options2.5.1 Conguring the LAN controllerBefore you can establish connection to the ASMB3-SOL board, you

ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-19 When nished, the utility returns to the DOS prompt.6. Congure your (a) subnet mask and (b) gateway address if needed.(a) Type

2-20 Chapter 2: Installation2.5.2 Using ASWM to update the ASMB3-SOL rmwareYou can use the ASUS System Web-based Management (ASWM) application to up

ASUS ASMB3-SOL 2-212.6 Software installationYou can monitor, control, or manage the remote server from the local/central server using the ASUS Remot

2-22 Chapter 2: Installation3. Follow the installation wizard instructions to install the utility.2.6.2 Launching ARCTo launch the ARC utility, clic

3Software supportThis chapter tells you how to use the software applications that the server management board supports.

3-2 Chapter 3: Software support3.1 ASUS Remote Console (ARC)The ASUS Remote Console (ARC) is a web-based utility that allows you to monitor the remot

ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-33.1.1 ARC sectionsMenu barThe Menu bar contains all the commands for the ARC application. Click on a menu to display a list of avai

ivContents3.1.9 Updating the remote server BIOS le ... 3-163.1.10 Controlling the remote server power ...

3-4 Chapter 3: Software supportSome remote server information (such as the SDR) contains several sensor groups such as Temperature, Voltage, and Fan.

ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-5Event windowThe Event window displays the Platform Event Trap (PET) received by the ARC. The PET information includes the event inde

3-6 Chapter 3: Software support3.1.2 Connecting to the remote serverTo connect to the remote server:1. From the menu bar, click Server, then select

ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-7 The navigation window displays the remote server. The available remote server information are displayed on the Detail/SEL window.4

3-8 Chapter 3: Software support3.1.3 Retrieving sensor informationThe Sensor Data Record (SDR) provides remote server system information through avai

ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-93. Click More. A sensor window appears displaying additional information on the sensor. The Information tab displays basic sensor

3-10 Chapter 3: Software support3.1.4 Displaying FRU informationThe Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) information provides the manufacturer, product name,

ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-113.1.5 Displaying system event logsThe System Event Log (SEL) is a non-volatile storage area where all remote server system events

3-12 Chapter 3: Software support3.1.6 Using Remote ConsoleThe Remote Console feature lets you see the remote server screen (text only) and is useful

ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-133.1.7 Displaying all remote server sensorsTo display all remote server sensors in graphical format:1. From the navigation window,

vNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi

3-14 Chapter 3: Software support3.1.8 Adjusting the monitoring settingsThe ARC application allows you to adjust the remote server monitoring settings

ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-15Enabling the Short Message Service (SMS) featureThe Short Message Service or SMS feature allows you to receive Platform Event Trap

3-16 Chapter 3: Software support3.1.9 Updating the remote server BIOS leThe ASMB3-SOL features a remote BIOS le update capability that allows you t

ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-173.1.10 Controlling the remote server powerARC allows you to power up, power down, or reset the remote server using the power menu.

3-18 Chapter 3: Software support3.1.11 Viewing PET informationThe Platform Event Trap or PET is an SNMP trap used for system management alerts. When

ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-194. Double-click Management and Monitoring Tools.5. Select Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).6. Click OK.

3-20 Chapter 3: Software supportImportant notice for Windows® XP (Service Pack 2) usersIf the remote server system is behind a rewall, you must creat

ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-213.2 ASUS Host Management Controller SetupThe ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility provides precise conguration and basic

3-22 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.2 Command eldsThe utility menu bar has ve commands: Initial, View, Set, Monitor and Help. You can select a comm

ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-23To view the System Data Record (SDR):1. Select BMC SDR from the View command option, then press <Enter>. A complete list of

viSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the

3-24 Chapter 3: Software supportTo view the BMC information:1. Select BMC Info from the View command option, then press <Enter>. A list of BMC

ASUS ASMB3-SOL 3-253.2.5 SetThe Set command controls the host interface type and the correct BMC time.You can select from the following interfaces:KC

3-26 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.7 HelpThe Help command displays the available utility options, utility version, and copyright information.3.2.6

AReference informationThe Appendix shows the location of the LAN port for server management and BMC socket on several motherboards. This section also

A-2 Appendix: Reference informationA.1 LAN port for server managementThe ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB3-SOL comes with two LAN (RJ-4

ASUS ASMB3-SOL A-3A.2 BMC socketThe ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB-LE comes with a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) socket.Refer

A-4 Appendix: Reference informationA.3 Converting decimal to hexadecimal1. Divide the decimal number by 16 and you will get a quotient and a remaind

ASUS ASMB3-SOL A-5A.4 TroubleshootingProblem SolutionThe local/central server cannot connect to the ASMB3-SOL board.1. Check if the LAN cable is con

A-6 Appendix: Reference information

viiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the server management board.How this guide is orga

viiiTypographyBold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.<Key> Keys enclosed in the less

ixASMB3-SOL specications summarySpecications are subject to change without notice.IPMI features IPMI 2.0-compliant and supports: - Auto monitori