Asus ASMB3-iKVM User Manual

ASMB3-IKVMServer Management Board

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1Chapter 1: Product 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-IKVM server management board! The ASUS ASMB3-IKVM is an Intelligen

ASUS ASMB3-IKVM 1-32. IPMI 2.0 features: IPMI 2.0-compliant and supports • Hardware Health Monitor - Sensor Data Record (SDR): Displays stat

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Board layoutThe ASUS ASMB3-IKVM comes in a BMC package. The illustration below shows the major components of t

ASUS ASMB3-IKVM 1-51.6 Network setupThe ASMB3-IKVM server management board installed on the remote server connects to a local/central server via dire

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2Chapter 2: InstallationThis chapter provides instructions on how to install the board to the server system and install the utilities that the board

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

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

iiE3730First Edition V1 April 2008Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa

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-IKVM 2-52.3 Firmware updateYou need to update the ASMB3-IKVM rmware before you start using the ASMB3-IKVM board.To update the rmware:1.

2-6 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-IKVM 2-7Clear BMC System Event LogAllows you to clear the system event log. Press <Enter> to go to the sub screen, and then select Ok

2-8 Chapter 2: InstallationIP AddressAllows you to set the BMC IP address.Subnet MaskAllows you to set the BMC subnet mask. We recommend that you use

ASUS ASMB3-IKVM 2-92.4.2 Phoenix BIOS setupRunning the BIOS IPMI congurationTo congure the IPMI in the BIOS:1. Restart the remote server, then pre

2-10 Chapter 2: InstallationIPMI Specification VersionThis item shows the auto-detected IPMI specication version.BMC Firmware VersionThis item shows

ASUS ASMB3-IKVM 2-11Scroll down to display more items.System Event Log Press <Enter> to open the System Event Log, which allows you to view log

2-12 Chapter 2: InstallationSystem Event Log (list mode) Press <Enter> to open the System Event Log in list mode. F1 Help ↑↓ Select Ite

ASUS ASMB3-IKVM 2-13 Refer to the table on the next page for a description of the help menu options.2.5 Running the KIRARARI utilityThe KIRARARI uti

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2-14 Chapter 2: InstallationKIRARARI Help Menu optionsOptions Descriptionkirarari reset Reset the device for BMC cardkirarari fw Show rmware informat

ASUS ASMB3-IKVM 2-155. Restart the remote server, enter the BIOS setup, then boot from the hard disk drive.* The le name (for example rs100e51.bin)

2-16 Chapter 2: Installation2.5.3 Conguring the user name and passwordYou may change your login name and password from the KIRARARI utility.To chang

3Chapter 3: Software supportThis chapter tells you how to use the web-based user interface that the server management board supports.

3-2 Chapter 3: Software support3.1 Web-based user interfaceThe web-based user interface allows you to easily monitor the remote server’s hardware inf

ASUS ASMB3-IKVM 3-33.1.2 Home pageThe home page displays when you login in the utility sucessfully.12 34561. Home: Click this icon to return to the

3-4 Chapter 3: Software support3.1.3 Remote ControlClick Remote Control to open its submenu, and then click KVM Console to open remote server console

ASUS ASMB3-IKVM 3-5Drive RedirectionThe Drive Redirection function allows you to share your lcoal drives (oppy disk drives, CD-ROM and hard disk driv

3-6 Chapter 3: Software supportOptions menu* This option is available only when the RC settings (Exclusive Access) permission has been enabled. Refer

ASUS ASMB3-IKVM 3-73.1.4 Virtual MediaClick Virtual Media to open its submenu.Floppy Disk1. Floppy Disk: Click this function key to upload the data

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3-8 Chapter 3: Software supportCD-ROM Image1. CD-ROM Image: Click this function key to share data stored in your CD-ROM image with other users in th

ASUS ASMB3-IKVM 3-9• * Ensure that you’ve installed NWLink IPX/SPX/NetBIOS compatible Transport Protocol item for the network of the user with the CD

3-10 Chapter 3: Software supportOptions1. Options: Click this function key to open the Virtual Media options.2. Virtual Media Options: Check this b

ASUS ASMB3-IKVM 3-113.1.5 System HealthClick System Health to open its submenu.Chassis Control1. Chassis Control: Click this function key to know t

3-12 Chapter 3: Software supportMonitor Sensors1. Monitor Sensors: Click this function key to display the health monitoring information for the remo

ASUS ASMB3-IKVM 3-13Alert Settings1. Alert Settings: Click this function key to enter the alert settings submenu for the remote server.1

3-14 Chapter 3: Software support3.1.6 User ManagementClick User Management to open its submenu.Change Password1. Change Password: Click this functi

ASUS ASMB3-IKVM 3-15Permissions1. Permissions: Click this function key to enter the user/group permissions submenu.2. User / Group Permissions: Sel

3-16 Chapter 3: Software support3.1.7 KVM SettingsClick KVM Settings to open its submenu.User ConsoleClick User Console to open the setup window. Fro

ASUS ASMB3-IKVM 3-173.1.8 Device SettingsClick Device Settings to open its submenu.Scroll down to display more items.Network12341. Network: Click t

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

3-18 Chapter 3: Software supportDynamic DNS121. Dynamic DNS: Click this function key to enter the dynamic DNS submenus and congure its related sett

ASUS ASMB3-IKVM 3-19SecurityScroll down to display more items.12341. Security: Click this function key to enter the security submenus.2. HTTP Encryp

3-20 Chapter 3: Software supportCerticate121. Certicate: Click this function key to enter the Certicate submenus and congure its related setting

ASUS ASMB3-IKVM 3-21Authentication121. Authentication: Click this function key to enter the Authentication submenus.2. Authentication Settings: All

3-22 Chapter 3: Software support1. Event Log: Click this function key to enter the Event Log submenus.2. Event Log Targets: Allows you to congure

ASUS ASMB3-IKVM 3-23SNMP Settings121. SNMP Settings: Click this function key to enter the SNMP submenus.2. SNMP Settings: Allows you to congure th

3-24 Chapter 3: Software support3.1.9 MaintenanceClick Maintenance to open its submenu.Device Information1231. Device Information: Click this funct

ASUS ASMB3-IKVM 3-25Update Firmware121. Update Firmware: Click this function key to enter the Firmware Update submenus.2. Firmware Upload: Type in

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AAppendix: Reference informationThe Appendix shows the location of the IKVM LAN port for server management and BMC socket on several motherboards. Th

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

A-2 Appendix: Reference informationA.1 LAN port for server managementThe ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB3-IKVM comes with an IKVM LAN

ASUS ASMB3-IKVM A-3A.2 BMC socketThe ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB3-IKVM comes with a Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) socket.R

A-4 Appendix: Reference informationA.3 TroubleshootingProblem SolutionThe local/central server cannot connect to the ASMB3-IKVM board1. Check if the

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-IKVM specications summaryChipset KIRA100Internal RAM 256 Mb for system 256 Mb for videoInternal ROM 64 MbTimers 32-bit Watchdog TimerSystem i