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ASMB3-SOL PLUSServer 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-SOL PLUS server management board! The ASUS ASMB3-SOL PLUS is an In

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

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

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 installationThe illustrations shown in this section are for reference only and may not be exactly the same as

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

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 PLUS 2-52.3 Firmware update and IP congurationYou need to update the IPMI and ASMB3-SOL PLUS rmware before you start using the ASMB3

iiE3890Second Edition V2 May 2008Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwar

2-6 Chapter 2: Installation3. A screen appears, showing the current (if any) rmware version, and the new rmware version. The screen also displays a

ASUS ASMB3-SOL PLUS 2-72.3.3 Congure BMC IP source static IP1. Repeat the step 1-4 in the previous sub-section.2. On reboot, the main menu appears

2-8 Chapter 2: Installation2.3.4 Congure BMC IP source DHCP1. Repeat the step 1-4 in the previous sub-section.2. On reboot, the main menu appears.

ASUS ASMB3-SOL PLUS 2-92.4 BIOS congurationYou need to adjust the settings in the BIOS setup of the remote server for correct conguration and conne

2-10 Chapter 2: InstallationYou must congure the network settings of both the remote server and the local/central server to establish communication f

ASUS ASMB3-SOL PLUS 2-11Boot Option Uses [System]Set this item to [System] if you want the BIOS to control the boot option. Set to [BMC] if you want t

2-12 Chapter 2: InstallationLAN SettingAllows you to set the BMC LAN Parameter settings. Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF1

ASUS ASMB3-SOL PLUS 2-134. Press <Esc>, then select IPMI Conguration sub-menu from the Server menu.5. Use this sub-menu to adjust the remote

2-14 Chapter 2: InstallationRunning the BIOS IPMI congurationTo congure the IPMI in the BIOS:1. Restart the remote server, then press <Del> d

ASUS ASMB3-SOL PLUS 2-15IPMI Specification VersionThis item shows the auto-detected IPMI specication version.BMC Firmware VersionThis item shows the

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

2-16 Chapter 2: InstallationScroll down to display more items.System Event Log Press <Enter> to open the System Event Log, which allows you to v

ASUS ASMB3-SOL PLUS 2-17System Event Log (list mode) Press <Enter> to open the System Event Log in list mode. F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item

2-18 Chapter 2: Installation Refer to the table on the next page for a description of the help menu options.2.5 Running the ASMC2 utilityThe ASUS Se

ASUS ASMB3-SOL PLUS 2-19ASMC2 Help Menu optionsOptions Description-ash -load lename Update the ASMB3-SOL PLUS rmware-sdr -save lename Save the SDR

2-20 Chapter 2: Installation2.5.1 Conguring the LAN controllerBefore you can establish connection to the ASMB3-SOL PLUS board, you must congure the

ASUS ASMB3-SOL PLUS 2-217. Congure your (a) subnet mask and (b) gateway address if needed.(a) Type asmc2 -bmc_mask xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (your subnet mas

2-22 Chapter 2: Installation2.5.2 Using ASWM to update the ASMB3-SOL PLUS rmwareYou can use the ASUS System Web-based Management (ASWM) application

ASUS ASMB3-SOL PLUS 2-232.6 Software installationYou can monitor, control, or manage the remote server from the local/central server using the ASUS

2-24 Chapter 2: Installation3. Follow the installation wizard instructions to install the utility.2.6.2 Launching ARCTo launch the ARC utility, clic

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

ivContents3.1.5 Displaying system event logs ...3-113.1.6 Using Remote Console ...

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 PLUS 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

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

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 PLUS 3-7 The navigation window displays the remote server. The available remote server information are displayed on the Detail/SEL win

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

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

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

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

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 PLUS 3-133.1.7 Displaying all remote server sensorsTo display all remote server sensors in graphical format:1. From the navigation wi

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

3-16 Chapter 3: Software support3.1.9 Controlling the remote server powerARC allows you to power up, power down, or reset the remote server using the

ASUS ASMB3-SOL PLUS 3-173.1.10 Viewing PET informationThe Platform Event Trap or PET is an SNMP trap used for system management alerts. When the ARC

3-18 Chapter 3: Software support4. Double-click Management and Monitoring Tools.5. Select Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).6. Click OK.

ASUS ASMB3-SOL PLUS 3-19Important notice for Windows® XP (Service Pack 2) usersIf the local server system is behind a rewall, you must create a UDP p

3-20 Chapter 3: Software support3.2 ASUS Host Management Controller SetupThe ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility provides precise congurat

ASUS ASMB3-SOL PLUS 3-213.2.2 Command eldsThe utility menu bar has ve commands: Initial, View, Set, Monitor and Help. You can select a command usin

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

3-22 Chapter 3: Software supportTo view the System Data Record (SDR):1. Select BMC SDR from the View command option, then press <Enter>. A comp

ASUS ASMB3-SOL PLUS 3-23To view the BMC information:1. Select BMC Info from the View command option, then press <Enter>. A list of BMC informat

3-24 Chapter 3: Software support3.2.5 SetThe Set command controls the host interface type and the correct BMC time.You can select from the following

ASUS ASMB3-SOL PLUS 3-253.2.6 MonitorThe Monitor command displays real-time data on the remote server system and CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan

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

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

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

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

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 PLUS A-5A.4 TroubleshootingProblem SolutionThe local/central server cannot connect to the ASMB3-SOL PLUS board.1. Check if the LAN ca

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

A-6 Appendix: Reference informationProblem SolutionSerial Over LAN (SOL) 1. Check the BIOS remote console setting. See section 2.4 for details.2. Ch

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 PLUS specications summary* Specications are subject to change without notice.IPMI features IPMI 2.0-compliant and supports: - Auto m