Asus ASMB7-iKVM Specifications

ASMB7-iKVMServer Management Board

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xiASMB7-iKVM specications summaryChipset Aspeed 2300Internal RAM224 MB for system 32 MB for videoInternal ROM 32 MBTimers 32-bit Watchdog TimerMain f

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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® ASMB7-iKVM server management board!The ASUS ASMB7-iKVM is an Intelligent

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM1-31.3 Features1. IPMI 2.0• System interface (KCS)• LAN interface (support RMCP+)• System Event Log (SEL)• Sensor Data Record (SD

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 System requirementsBefore you install the ASMB7-iKVM board, check if the remote server system meets the follow

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM1-51.5 Network setupThe ASMB7-iKVM server management board installed on the remote server connects to a local/central server via direc

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

iiE8098First Edition V1 March 2013Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa

2-2 Chapter 2: Installation2.2 Hardware installationTo install the server management board:2.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precauti

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM2-34. Insert the LAN cable plug to the LAN port for server management.Refer to the Appendix for the location of the LAN port for serve

2-4 Chapter 2: Installation2.3 Firmware update and IP congurationYou need to update the ASMB7-iKVM firmware and configure IP source before you start

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM2-57. When the update process is completed, the following screen appears. You may update firmware from the web-based user interface. R

2-6 Chapter 2: Installation2.3.2 Congure BMC IP source static IP1. Repeat the step 1-4 in the previous sub-section.2. On reboot, the main menu app

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM2-72.3.3 Congure BMC IP source DHCP1. Repeat the step 1-4 in the previous sub-section.2. On reboot, the main menu appears. Select C

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

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM2-9Configuration Source [Previous State]Allows you to select the IP address source type. Set the LAN channel parameters statically or d

2-10 Chapter 2: Installation2.4.3 System Event LogAllows you to view all the events in the BMC event log. It will take a maximum of 15 seconds to rea

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM2-112.4.4 IPv6 BMC Network CongurationDisplays the LAN channel parameters and allows you to configure the IPv6 BMC LAN settings.IPv6

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2-12 Chapter 2: InstallationThe following items are available when you set IPv6 BMC DM_LAN1 IP Address Source to [Static].IPv6 BMC DM_LAN1 IP AddressA

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM2-132.5 Running the ASMC7 utilityThe ASMC7 utility allows you to update the ASMB7-iKVM firmware, configure the LAN setting for the rem

2-14 Chapter 2: InstallationASMC7 Help Menu optionsOptions Description-kcs[smic/bt/pci_smic] NetFn command data...Send IPMI command-bmc_ip_source sou

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM2-152.5.1 Conguring the LAN controllerBefore you can establish connection to the ASMB7-iKVM board, you must configure the LAN port fo

2-16 Chapter 2: Installation2.5.2 Conguring the user name and passwordYou may change your user name and password from the ASMC7 utility.To change th

3Chapter 3: ASUS Host Management Controller Set-upThis chapter shows you how to set-up the ASUS Host Management Controller that the server management

3-2 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.1 ASUS Host Management Controller SetupThe ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility provides precise configu

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM3-33.1.2 Command eldsThe utility menu bar has five commands: Initial, View, Set, Monitor and Help. You can select a command using the

3-4 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote ConsoleTo view the System Event Log (SEL):1. Select BMC SEL from the View command option, then press <Enter>. A comp

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM3-5To view the System Data Record (SDR):1. Select BMC SDR from the View command option, then press <Enter>. A complete list of d

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3-6 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.1.5 SetThe Set command controls the host interface type and the correct BMC time.To view the BMC information:1.

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM3-7You can select from the following interfaces:KCS Interface - Keyboard Controller StyleSMIC Interface - Server Management Interfa

3-8 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.1.6 MonitorThe Monitor command displays real-time data on the remote server system and CPU temperatures, voltages

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM3-93.1.7 HelpThe Help command displays the available utility options, utility version, and copyright information.ASUS Host Management

3-10 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console

4Web-based user interfaceThis chapter tells you how to use the web-based user interface that the server management board supports.

4-2 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.1 Web-based user interfaceThe web-based user interface allows you to easily monitor the remote server’s hard

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM4-34.1.2 Using the utilityThe web-based graphics user interface displays when you login in the utility successfully.1. Menu bar: Click

4-4 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.2 FRU InformationThis section contains detailed information for various FRU deviced present in this system.4

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM4-54.3.1 Sensor Readings (with Thresholds)The Sensor Readings page displays the system sensor information, including readings and stat

vContentsAppendix: Reference informationA.1 BMC connector ...A-2A.2 LAN p

4-6 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.4 CongurationThis section allows you to configure the system settings. Click each function key to start usi

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM4-7Procedure:Entering the details in Advanced Active Directory Settings Page1. Click on Advanced Settings to open the Advanced Active

4-8 Chapter 4: Web-based user interfaceTo add a new Role Group1. In the Active Directory Settings Page, select a blank row and click Add Role Group t

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM4-94.4.2 DNSThe page allows you to manage DNS settings of the device.12 34.4.3 LDAPThe Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) i

4-10 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface2. Add Role Group: To add a new role group to the device. Alternatively, double click on a free slot to add a

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM4-11To add a new Role Group1. In the LDAP Settings Page, select a blank row and click Add Role Group to open the Add Role group Page a

4-12 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.4.4 Mouse ModeThe Mouse Mode page allows you to select the mouse mode.11. Save: Select the desired mouse m

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM4-134.4.6 Network BondThis page allows you to enable or disable networking bonding feature and configure the default interfaces.4.4.7

4-14 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.4.8 PEFPlatform Event Filtering (PEF) provides a mechanism for configuring the BMC to take selected actions

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM4-15Procedure:1. Click the Event Filter Tab to configure the event filters in the available slots2. To Add an Event Filter entry, sel

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

4-16 Chapter 4: Web-based user interfaceAlert Policy TabThis page is used to configure the Alert Policy and LAN destination. You can add, delete or mo

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM4-177. Add: To save the new alert policy and return to Alert Policy list.8. Modify: To modify the existing entries.9. Cancel: To cance

4-18 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface9. In the Alert String field, enable the check box if the Alert policy entry is Event Specific.10. In the Al

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM4-19PEF Management LAN Destination PageThis page is used to configure the Event filter, Alert Policy and LAN destination. A sample scre

4-20 Chapter 4: Web-based user interfaceProcedure:6. Select the User Name from the list of users.7. In the Subject eld, enter the subject.8. In th

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM4-214.4.9 RADIUSThis page is used to enable or disable RADIUS authentication and enter the required information to access the RADIUS s

4-22 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.4.11 ServicesThis page lists services running on the BMC. It shows current status and other basic informati

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM4-234.4.13 SSLThe Secure Socket Layer protocol was created by Netscape to ensure secure transactions between web servers and browsers.

4-24 Chapter 4: Web-based user interfaceThe fields of SSL Certificate Configuration – Upload SSL tab are explained below.1. Current Certicate: Curren

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM4-252. Organization(O): Organization name for which the certificate is to be generated.- Maximum length of 64 characters.- Special cha

viiREACHComplying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemic

4-26 Chapter 4: Web-based user interfaceThe fields of SSL Certificate Configuration – Generate SSL tab are explained below.1. Basic Information: This

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM4-27 • Organization Unit(OU) • City or Locality(L) • State or Province(ST) • Country(C) • Email AddressProcedure1. Click the Uplo

4-28 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.4.14 UsersThe User Management page allows you to view the current list of user slots for the server. You ca

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM4-295 Enable or Disable the User Access Privilege.6. In the Network Privilege field, enter the network privilege assigned to the user

4-30 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.5 Remote ControlThis section allows you to perform remote operations on the server. Click each function key

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM4-31Java Console: This is an OS independent plug-in which can be used in Windows as well as Linux with the help of JRE. JRE should be i

4-32 Chapter 4: Web-based user interfaceVideoThis menu contains the following sub menu items.1. Pause redirection: This option is used for pausing Con

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM4-33Keyboard This menu contains the following sub menu items.1. Hold Right Ctrl Key: This menu item can be used to act as the right-sid

4-34 Chapter 4: Web-based user interfaceMouse 1. Show Cursor: This menu item can be used to show or hide the local mouse cursor on the remote client

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM4-35OptionsBand width: The Bandwidth Usage option allows you to adjust the bandwidth. You can select one of the following: 1. Auto Det

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

4-36 Chapter 4: Web-based user interfaceMediaVirtual Media Wizard: To add or modify a media, select and click 'Virtual Media Wizard' button,

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM4-37Keyboard LayoutAuto Detect: This option is used to detect keyboard layout automatically. The languages supported automatically are

4-38 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.5.2 Server Power ControlThe Server Power Control page displays the current server power status and allows y

ASUS ASMB7-iKVM4-394.5.4 Power ButtonThe Power Button page allows you to enable or disable power button and click Perform Action to confirm the selec

4-40 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.6 MaintenanceThis section allows you to perform the firmware update for the remote server. You can also use

AAppendix: Reference informationThe Appendix shows the location of the LAN ports for server management and BMC connector on server motherboards. This

A-2 Appendix: Reference informationA.1 BMC connectorThe ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB7-iKVM comes with a Baseboard Management Contro

ASUS ASMB7-iKVMA-3A.2 LAN ports for server managementThe ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB7-iKVM comes with three LAN (RJ-45) ports: one

A-4 Appendix: Reference informationA.3 TroubleshootingProblem SolutionThe local/central server cannot connect to the ASMB7-iKVM board1. Check if the

ASUS ASMB7-iKVMA-5A.4 Sensor TableMemory ECCSensor No.Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type codeSensor Value or Event Type Event Data 30xD1 CPU1_

ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the server management board.How this guide is orga

A-6 Appendix: Reference informationBackplane HDSensor No. Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type Code Sensor Value or Event Type0x68 Backplane1 HD1 D

ASUS ASMB7-iKVMA-7Power SupplySensor No. Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type Code Sensor Value or Event Type0x81 PSU1 Temp Temperature 0x01 Thresh

A-8 Appendix: Reference informationHardware MonitorSensor No. Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type Code Sensor Value or Event Type0x31 CPU1 Temperatur

ASUS ASMB7-iKVMA-90x3F P2VTT (For Intel DP platform only -- ASUS Z8 series server MB; -E6 server system) Voltage 0x02 Threshold(0x01) Lower N

A-10 Appendix: Reference information0xA2 FRNT_FAN1 FAN 0x04 Threshold(0x01) Lower Non-critical - going low Lower Critital - going low0xA3 FRNT_FA

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