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ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUSServer Management Board

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xiASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS specications summaryChipset Aspeed 2050Internal RAM 56 Mb for system 8 Mb for videoInternal ROM 16 MbTimers 32-bit Watchd

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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® ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS server management board!The ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/AS

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 1-31.3 Features1. IPMI 2.0• System interface (KCS)• LAN interface (support RMCP+)• System Event Log (SEL)• Sensor

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 System requirementsBefore you install the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS board, check if the remote server system m

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 1-51.5 Network setupThe ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS server management board installed on the remote server connects to a

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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

iiE6568Second Edition V2 March 2011Copyright © 2011 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softw

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

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 2-34. When installed, the board appears as shown.5. Reinstall the remote server system cover, then connect the power

2-4 Chapter 2: Installation2.3 Firmware update and IP congurationYou need to update the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS rmware and congure IP source bef

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 2-57. When the update process is completed, the following screen appears.When the update process is completed, the fol

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 ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 2-72.3.3 Congure BMC IP source DHCP1. Repeat the step 1-4 in the previous sub-section.2. On reboot, the main menu a

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 ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 2-9Set LAN1/LAN3 ConfigurationAllows you to set the BMC LAN Parameter settings.IP Address SourceAllows you to select th

2-10 Chapter 2: InstallationIt is necessary to install ASWM (ASUS System Web-based Management) for using this function. Select Screen Select Item+-

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 2-112.5 Running the ASMC4 utilityThe ASMC4 utility allows you to update the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS rmware, congur

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

2-12 Chapter 2: InstallationASMC4 Help Menu optionsOptions Description-kcs[smic/bt/pci_smic] NetFn command data...Send IPMI command-bmc_ip_source sou

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 2-132.5.1 Conguring the LAN controllerBefore you can establish connection to the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS board, you

2-14 Chapter 2: Installation2.5.2 Conguring the user name and passwordYou may change your user name and password from the ASMC4 utility.To change th

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 2-152.6 Software installationYou can monitor, control, or manage the remote server from the local/central server using

2-16 Chapter 2: Installation3. Follow the installation wizard instructions to install the utility.2.6.2 Launching ARCTo launch the ARC utility, clic

3Chapter 3: ASUS Remote ConsoleThis chapter tells you how to use the ASUS Remote Console (ARC) that the server management board supports.

3-2 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.1 ASUS Remote Console (ARC)The ASUS Remote Console (ARC) is a web-based utility, designed for ASMB4-SOL PLUS, tha

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 3-33.1.1 ARC sectionsMenu barThe Menu bar contains all the commands for the ARC application. Click on a menu to displa

3-4 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote ConsoleSome remote server information (such as the SDR) contains several sensor groups such as Temperature, Voltage, and Fa

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 3-5Event windowThe Event window displays the Platform Event Trap (PET) received by the ARC. The PET information include

ivContents3.1.8 Adjusting the monitoring settings ... 3-143.1.9 Controlling the remote server power ...

3-6 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.1.2 Connecting to the remote serverTo connect to the remote server:1. From the menu bar, click Server, then sele

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 3-7 The navigation window displays the remote server. The available remote server information are displayed on the Det

3-8 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.1.3 Retrieving sensor informationThe Sensor Data Record (SDR) provides remote server system information through a

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 3-93. Click More. A sensor window appears displaying additional information on the sensor. The Information tab displa

3-10 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.1.4 Displaying FRU informationThe Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) information provides the manufacturer, product na

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 3-113.1.5 Displaying system event logsThe System Event Log (SEL) is a non-volatile storage area where all remote serve

3-12 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.1.6 Using Remote ConsoleThe Remote Console feature lets you see the remote server screen (text only) and is usef

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 3-133.1.7 Displaying all remote server sensorsTo display all remote server sensors in graphical format:1. From the na

3-14 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.1.8 Adjusting the monitoring settingsThe ARC application allows you to adjust the remote server monitoring setti

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 3-15Enabling the Short Message Service (SMS) featureThe Short Message Service or SMS feature allows you to receive Plat

vContents4.5.4 Chassis Identify Command ... 4-134.6 Maintenance ...

3-16 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.1.9 Controlling the remote server powerARC allows you to power up, power down, or reset the remote server using

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 3-173.1.10 Viewing PET informationThe Platform Event Trap or PET is an SNMP trap used for system management alerts. Wh

3-18 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console4. Double-click Management and Monitoring Tools.5. Select Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).6. Click O

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 3-19Important notice for Windows® XP (Service Pack 2) usersIf the local server system is behind a rewall, you must cre

3-20 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.2 ASUS Host Management Controller SetupThe ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility provides precise congu

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 3-213.2.2 Command eldsThe utility menu bar has ve commands: Initial, View, Set, Monitor and Help. You can select a c

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

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 3-23To view the BMC information:1. Select BMC Info from the View command option, then press <Enter>. A list of B

3-24 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.2.5 SetThe Set command controls the host interface type and the correct BMC time.You can select from the followi

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 3-253.2.6 MonitorThe Monitor command displays real-time data on the remote server system and CPU temperatures, voltage

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

3-26 Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console3.2.7 HelpThe Help command displays the available utility options, utility version, and copyright information.

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 ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 4-34.1.2 Using the utilityThe web-based graphics user interface displays when you login in the utility successfully.1.

4-4 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.2 System InformationThis section contains the general information about the system, such as rmware version

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 4-54.3.1 Sensor Readings (with Thresholds)The Sensor Readings page displays the system sensor information, including r

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

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 4-74.4.2 PEFThe PEF page allows you to modify the PEF conguration.11. Modify: Click to select the PEF item that you

4-8 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.4.4 NetworkThe Network page allows you to congure the network settings.1. MAC Address: Select whether to

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 4-94.4.6 SSLThe SSL page displays the default certicate and private key, and allows you to upload the new SSL certic

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4-10 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.4.8 Congure LDAPThe Congure LDAP page allows you to authenticate and access the LDAP server. Complete the

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 4-114.5 Remote ControlThis section allows you to perform remote operations on the server. Click each function key to s

4-12 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 ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS 4-134.5.4 Chassis Identify CommandThe Chassis Identify Command page allows you to perform a chassis identify command c

4-14 Chapter 4: Web-based user interface4.7 LanguagesThis section allows you to select the language for the web-based application. Select the availab

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 ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS comes with a Baseboard Ma

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS A-3A.2 LAN ports for server managementThe ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS comes wi

A-4 Appendix: Reference informationA.3 TroubleshootingProblem SolutionThe local/central server cannot connect to the ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS board1

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS A-5A.4 BMC Sensor Codes TableCategory 1: Memory relatedSensor No.Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type codeSensor Value

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

A-6 Appendix: Reference informationCategory 2: HDD / Backplane relatedSensor No. Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type Code Sensor Value or Event Type0x

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS A-7Category 3: Power Supply relatedSensor No. Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type Code Sensor Value or Event Type0x81

A-8 Appendix: Reference informationCategory 4: Hardware Monitor / System Sensor relatedSensor No. Sensor Name Sensor Type Sensor Type Code Sensor Valu

ASUS ASMB4-iKVM/ASMB4-SOL PLUS A-90x3F P2VTT (For Intel DP platform only -- ASUS Z8 series server MB; -E6 server system) Voltage 0x02 Thresho

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

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