ASMB-LE
Server Management Board
Contents
Contents ............................................................................................. iii
Notices.................................................................................................v
Safety information .............................................................................. vi
About this guide ................................................................................ vii
Typography....................................................................................... viii
ASMB-LE specifications summary ....................................................... ix
Chapter 1:
Product introduction
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
Welcome!.............................................................................. 1-2
Package contents ................................................................. 1-2
Board layout ......................................................................... 1-3
System requirements ........................................................... 1-3
Network setup...................................................................... 1-4
Chapter 2:
Installation
2.1
2.2
2.3
Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-2
Hardware installation ............................................................ 2-2
Network configuration.......................................................... 2-5
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
Running the ASMC utility ........................................ 2-5
Configuring the LAN controller ............................... 2-6
Updating the ASMC-LE firmware ............................ 2-8
2.4
Software installation ............................................................ 2-9
2.4.1
2.4.2
Installing the ARC ................................................... 2-9
Launching ARC......................................................2-10
Chapter 3:
Software support
3.1
ASUS Remote Console (ARC) ............................................... 3-2
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.1.4
3.1.5
3.1.6
3.1.7
3.1.8
3.1.9
ARC sections .......................................................... 3-2
Connecting to the remote server ........................... 3-5
Retrieving sensor information................................. 3-7
Displaying all remote server sensors ...................... 3-9
Displaying FRU information ...................................3-10
Displaying system event logs ...............................3-11
Adjusting the monitoring settings........................3-12
Controlling the remote server power ...................3-13
Viewing PET information.......................................3-14
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Contents
3.2
ASUS Host Management Controller Setup..........................3-15
3.2.1
Installing and launching the ASUS Host
Management Controller Setup utility ....................3-15
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.2.5
3.2.6
3.2.7
Command fields ....................................................3-16
Initial .....................................................................3-16
View......................................................................3-16
Set ........................................................................3-19
Monitor .................................................................3-20
Help ......................................................................3-20
Appendix:
Reference information
A
.1
LAN port for server management ........................................A-2
BMC socket...........................................................................A-4
Troubleshooting ...................................................................A-7
A.2
A.3
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
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•
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics
card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or
modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
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Safety information
Electrical safety
•
To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from
the electrical outlet before relocating the server.
•
When adding or removing devices to or from the server, ensure that
the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables
are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing
server before you add a device.
•
•
•
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the server, ensure
that all power cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you
are using, contact your local power company.
•
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•
Before installing any component to the server, carefully read all the
manuals that came with the package.
•
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
•
•
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.
•
•
Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and
configuring the server management card.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the server management board features and the
new technologies it supports.
Chapter 2: Installation
This chapter provides instructions on how to install the board to the
server system and install the utilities that the board supports.
Chapter 3: Software support
This chapter tells you how to use the software applications that the
server management board supports.
Appendix: Troubleshooting
The Appendix lists the common problems that you may encounter
when installing or usingthe server management board or any of the
bundled utilities.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1 . ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2 . Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
Typography
Bold text
Italics
Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key>
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1+Key2+Key3>
If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command
Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
then supply the required item or value enclosed in
brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i[filename]
afudos /iP5GD2.ROM
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ASMB-LE specifications summary
IPMI features
IPMI 1.5-compliant and supports:
- Auto monitoring sensor and event logging
- IPMI Host I/O interface
- Receiving and logging of event messages
- IPMB/I2C system interface
- System Watchdog Timer (ASR)
CPU
8-bit (80C32) 40 MHz
Winbond 83910
Chipset
External Bus
64 Kbyte (4-bank)
Address Range
Internal RAM
External RAM
Flash ROM
Interrupt
256 bytes
32 Kbytes
128 Kbytes
I2C, Timer, UART, RTC, LPC
Timers
16-bit system timer
Watchdog timer
Real Time Clock (RTC)
System
Low Pin Count
Interface
Supports Keyboard Controller Style (KCS), Server
Management Interface Chip (SMIC), and Block Transfer
(BT) interfaces
Serial/Modem
Interface
Basic Mode and Terminal Mode
LAN Interface
Bus
IPMI 1.5 Shared LAN
Four I2C bus
One IPMB bus
Two UART bus
Features
Remote power on/off
Remote reboot
Upgradeable firmware
SNMP Trap
DOS-based utility
Software
support
ASUS Remote Console (ARC)
ASUS Host Management Controller Utility (DOS-based)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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This chapter describes the server
management board features and the new
technologies it supports.
Product
1
introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® ASMB-LE server management
board!
The ASUS ASMB-LE is an Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI)
1.5-compliant board that allows you to monitor, control, and manage a
remote server from the local or central server in your local area network
(LAN).
With the proprietary ASUS Remote Console interface, ASMB-LE offers
round-the-clock remote server monitoring through component sensors
including CPU(s) temperature(s), system temperature, fan rotations, and
power supply voltages. The ASMB-LE also records each remote server
system event for accurate and efficient troubleshooting.
The ASMB-LE comes with a power management feature that allows you to
power on/off or reset the remote server giving you full control of power in
critical situations. The server management board also comes with a Field
Replaceable Unit (FRU) information feature that gathers information on
replaceable system components or modules such as the motherboard or
backplane model name, serial number, manufacturer, etc. You can use the
FRU information when reporting and/or replacing server system
components.
Before you start installing the server management board check the items in
your package with the list below.
1.2 Package contents
Check your server management board package for the following items.
ꢀ
ꢀ
ꢀ
ASUS ASMB-LE board
Support CD
User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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1.3 Board layout
The ASUS ASMB-LE comes in a BMC package. The illustration below shows
the major components of the server management board.
BMC heartbeat LED
Power LED
Firmware chip
Server
management
chip
* Connects to an
IPMB connector on
the motherboard,
Board connectors
when available.
LED indicators
The ASMB-LE board comes with two LED indicators: BMC heartbeat LED
and Power LED. Refer to the table below for the LED indications.
L E D
Name
Status
Description
LED1
BMC
Heartbeat
Blinking
Off
ASMB-LE firmware is in execution.
The ASMB-LE firmware is corrupted or the
server system standby-power is off.
LED2
Power
On
Off
The managed server system is on.
The managed server system is off.
1.4 System requirements
Before you install the ASMB-LE board, check if your server system meets
the following requirements:
•
ASUS server motherboard with Baseboard Management Controller
(BMC) socket*
•
•
LAN (RJ-45) port for server management**
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.5 or later
*
motherboards that support the ASMB-LE board.
** Refer to the Appendix section for details.
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1.5 Network setup
The ASMB-LE server management board installed on the remote host
connects to a local/central server via direct LAN connection or through a
network hub. Below are the supported server management configurations.
Direct LAN connection
RJ-45 cable
Remote host
with ASMB-LE
Local host with
ASUS Remote
Controller (ARC)
LAN connection through a network hub
Hub or router
Local host with
ASUS Remote
with ASMB-LE
Controller (ARC)
Remote host
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This chapter provides instructions on
how to install the board to the server
system and install the utilities that the
board supports.
Installation
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2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install the server
management board to the server system.
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•
Unplug the server system power cord from the wall socket before
touching any component.
Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to
a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
•
•
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
•
Before you install or remove any component, ensure
that the power supply is switched off or the power
cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so
may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or
components.
2.2 Hardware installation
To install the server management board:
1. Remove the server system
cover, then locate the
Baseboard Management
Controller (BMC) socket on the
motherboard.
Refer to the Appendix
section for the location of
the BMC socket on supported
motherboards.
2. Position the board at a 30º-45º
angle, then match the notch on
the board with the break on the
socket.
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3. Carefully push the board to the
socket until its connectors
(golden fingers) are
fully-inserted to the socket.
4. Press the board firmly until the
BMC socket retaining clips snap
back and secure the board in
place.
When installed, the board
appears as shown.
5. Re-install the server system cover, then connect the power plug to a
grounded wall socket.
6. Insert the LAN cable plug to the LAN port for server management.
Refer to the Appendix for the location of the LAN port for server
management on various server motherboards.
7. For direct LAN configuration, connect the other end of the LAN cable
to the local/central server LAN port.
For connection to a network hub or router, connect the other end of
the LAN cable to the network hub or router.
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To uninstall the board:
1. Simultaneously press the BMC
socket retaining clips outward
until the board tilts up.
2. Carefully pull the board out
from the BMC socket, then set
aside.
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2.3 Network configuration
You must configure the network settings of both the remote server and
the local/central server to establish communication and monitor or control
the remote server. Prepare the support CD and a bootable floppy disk to
configure the network settings.
2.3.1 Running the ASMC utility
The ASUS Server Management Card Utility allows you to know the MAC
address of the server motherboard and to set the IP address. This utility is
available from the support CD that came with the package.
To run the ASMC utility:
1. Restart the remote server, then place the support CD to the
optical drive.
2. Press <1> (FreeDOS command prompt) when the screen prompts you
to select from available boot options.
3. When the A:>prompt appears, type X:(where X is the drive letter of
the optical drive).
4. When the X:>prompt appears, type cd\asms\asmc\le\dostool,
then press <Enter>.
5. At the prompt, type asmc ?, then press <Enter> to display the ASMC
Utility Help Menu. The screen appears as shown.
+-----------------------------------------------------+
| ASUS Server Management Card Utility 1.00 Help Menu |
+-----------------------------------------------------+
Usage:
ASMC -flash -save filename
ASMC -flash -load filename
ASMC -i2c_read bus_num dev_num offset
ASMC -i2c_write bus_num dev_num offset data
ASMC -sdr -save filename
ASMC -sdr -load filename
ASMC -kcs[smic/bt/pci_smic] NetFn command data....
ASMC -tco enable[disable]
ASMC -bmc_ip ip_addr[10.10.10.20]
ASMC -bmc_mac
ASMC -pet_ip_mac ip_addr[10.10.10.20] mac_addr[010203040506]
ASMC -bmc_info
Refer to the table on the next page for a description of the help menu
options.
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ASMC Help Menu options
Options
Description
-flash -save filename
Save the current firmware to a file
Update the ASMB-LE firmware
Send the read I2C command
Send the written I2C command
Save the SDR data to file
-flash -load filename
-i2c_read bus_num dev_num offset
-i2c_write bus_num dev_num offset data
-sdr -save filename
-sdr -load filename
Update the SDR data from file
Send IPMI command
-kcs[smic/bt/pci_smic] NetFn command data....
-tco enable[disable]
Enable or disable TCO mode
Write the BMC IP address
-bmc_ip ip_addr[10.10.10.20]
-bmc_mac
Auto-write the BMC MAC addresses
-pet_ip_mac ip_addr[10.10.10.20] mac_addr[010203040506] Write the PET destination IP and
MAC addresses
-bmc_info
Displays the BMC and PET IP and MAC
addresses
2.3.2 Configuring the LAN controller
Before you can establish connection to the ASMB-LE board, you must
configure the LAN port for server management being used by the remote
server to connect to the local/central server.
To configure the LAN port of the remote server:
1. On the prompt, type asmc -tco enable, then press <Enter>. The
screen displays the auto-detected information including the
motherboard name, vendor-device code, and the physical address
(MAC) of the remote server.
A:\>asmc -tco enable
Detect MotherBoard
-> (PSCH-LR)
Detect KCS Interface
Bus
Dev
Fun Vendor-Device
MAC
======== ====== ======= ====== ============== ===================
PSCH-LR
01
01
00
8086 - 1075
00-11-2F-0F-A2-21
Please shutdown the system (Standby power) to enable TCO mode!
A:\>
2.
Shutdown the remote server, then disconnect the power plug from the
electrical socket to enable the TCO mode.
3. Restart the remote server from the support CD.
The TCO (Total Cost Ownership) interface for Intel® Fast Ethernet and
Gigabit LAN controllers allows you to manage the remote server system
even when its operating system is not fully functional.
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4. Run the ASMC utility from the support CD following the instructions in
the previous section.
5. Type asmc -bmc_ip xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx, then press <Enter> to
assign any IP address to the remote server LAN port. The screen
displays the request and response buffer. Write the remote server IP
address in a piece of paper for reference.
A:\>asmc -bmc_ip 169.254.137.105
Detect MotherBoard
-> (PSCH-LR)
Detect KCS Interface
New BMC IP : 169.254.137.105
A:\>
When finished, the utility returns to the DOS prompt.
Make sure that the assigned IP address for both remote and local/central
servers are in the same subnet. You can use the network settings utility
in your OS to check.
6. Type asmc -bmc_mac on the prompt, then press <Enter>. The
screen displays the physical address (MAC) of the remote server.
Write the MAC address in a piece of paper for reference.
A:\>asmc -bmc_mac
Detect MotherBoard
-> (PSCH-LR)
Detect KCS Interface
Bus
Dev
Fun Vendor-Device
MAC
======== ====== ======= ====== ============== ===================
PSCH-LR
01
01
00
8086 - 1075
00-11-2F-0F-A2-21
New BMC MAC: 00 11 2F 0F A2 21
A:\>
7. Type asmc -bmc_info on the prompt, then press <Enter> to
display the IP and MAC addresses of the BMC and PET.
A:\>asmc -bmc_mac
Detect MotherBoard
-> (PSCH-LR)
Detect KCS Interface
BMC IP : 169.254.137.105
BMC MAC: 00 11 2F 0F A2 21
PET IP : 169.254.137.106
PET MAC: 00 E0 18 9B BB 44
A:\>
8. Restart the remote server, enter the BIOS setup, then boot from the
hard disk drive.
9. Adjust the local/central server network settings, if necessary.
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2.3.3 Updating the ASMC-LE firmware
You can use the ASUS System Web-based Management (ASWM) application
to update the ASMC-LE firmware. To do this:
1. Download the latest ASMB-LE firmware from the ASUS website
2. Launch the ASWM application. If ASWM is not yet installed on your
server system, use the support CD to install the application.
3. Click the Configuration link, then select IPMI Flash from the menu.
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4. Click Browse to locate the latest firmware you downloaded earlier.
When selected, the firmware path and filename appears in the
Firmware Image Name field.
5. Click Apply to update the ASMC-LE firmware.
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2.4 Software installation
You can monitor, control, or manage the remote server from the
local/central server using the ASUS Remote Console (ARC). The ARC is a
web-based application available from the support CD that came with the
ASMB-LE package. You must install the ARC on the local/central server to
access the remote server.
2.4.1 Installing the ARC
To install the ARC to the local/central server:
1. Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically
displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the
support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.
Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD.
2. Click the Management Software tab, then click the item Install
ASUS IPMI Remote Console utility.
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3. Follow the installation wizard instructions to install the utility.
2.4.2 Launching ARC
To launch the ARC utility:
Click Start > All Programs > ASUS Remote Console > ASUS
Remote Console from the Windows® desktop.
or
Double-click the ASUS Remote
Console icon on the Windows®
desktop.
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This chapter tells you how to use the
software applications that the server
management board supports.
Software
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support
3.1 ASUS Remote Console (ARC)
The ASUS Remote Console (ARC) is a web-based utility that allows you to
monitor the remote host’s hardware information including temperatures,
fan rotations, voltages, and power. This application also lets you instantly
power on/off or reset the remote server.
Menu bar
Tool bar
Navigation
Detail/SEL window
window
Event window
Status bar
The ARC window is made up of six sections: Menu bar, Tool bar,
Navigation window, Detail/SEL window, Event window, and Status bar.
3.1.1 ARC sections
Menu bar
The Menu bar contains all the commands for the ARC application. Click on a
menu to display a list of available commands.
Menu
Available commands
Server
View
add, delete, connect, disconnect server or change the server settings
show or hide the tool bar, status bar, navigation, and PET windows
Control turn on/off or reset the remote server
Edit
delete the System Event Log (SEL) or PET log
view information about the ARC application
Help
Tool bar
The Tool bar contains buttons corresponding to the most commonly used
commands. The Tool bar offers faster access and execution of these
commands. Move the mouse pointer over a button to display its function.
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Navigation window
The Navigation window displays the directory of
connected and disconnected remote server(s).
For multiple monitoring, this window allows you to
navigate through the remote servers. Click the
All Servers root directory to display all
connected and disconnected servers, then click
on the server you want to monitor or control.
Click
before the server connection to display available remote server
information including the Sensor Data Record (SDR), Field Replaceable Unit
(FRU), and System Event Log (SEL).
Sensor groups
Sensors
Some remote server information (such as the SDR) contains several sensor
groups such as Temperature, Voltage, Fan, and Chassis Intrusion.
Click
before the remote server information to display the sensor groups.
Click
clicking
before a sensor group to display individual sensors. For example,
before the sensor group Temperature displays the CPU1 and
system temperatures.
You can also change the server directory
display by clicking the buttons on top of the
window. For example, clicking the IP button
displays the remote server IP address instead
of the remote server name (N). Selecting I D
displays the remote server ID instead of the
server name or IP address.
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Detail/SEL window
The Detail/SEL window displays the detailed SDR and FRU information, and
the System Event Log (SEL). The window provides the link for detailed
sensor information or system events and allows you to adjust the sensor
threshold values.
Event window
The Event window displays the Platform Event Trap (PET) received by the
ARC. The PET information includes the event index, source IP address,
enterprise, community, generic and specific traps, and time ticks. The PET
information is a system management alert in SNMP Trap format and is used
is used for IPMI alerting as well as alerts using the ASF specification.
Status bar
The Status bar located at the bottom of the ARC window displays the
connection status to the remote server, connection duration, IP address of
the remote server, and the progress of SDR/SEL/FRU information
download.
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3.1.2 Connecting to the remote server
To connect to the remote server:
1. From the menu bar, click
Server, then select New. An
Add new server
connection window appears.
2. Type the remote server name
and IP address on the fields.
Click Save Default to set the
remote server connection as
the default. Otherwise, click
O K to continue or Cancel to
close the window.
The default server connection name and IP address are automatically
displayed everytime you add a new server connection.
3. When prompted, select IPMI
Server, then click Continue.
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The navigation window displays the remote server. The available remote
server information are displayed on the Detail/SEL window.
4. Click
before the remote server to display the remote server
information, then select from the list. You can also double-click a
remote server information from the Detail/SEL window.
5. When prompted, enter the
default user name (adm) and
password (asusadm).
6. Set the connection request
level authentication and
privilege, then click O K.
The default connection request level authentication is MD2 (Message
Digest Algorithm 2) with Administrator privileges. You may change
these configuration according to your network settings or preference.
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3.1.3 Retrieving sensor information
The Sensor Data Record (SDR) provides remote server system information
through available sensors including CPU/system/power temperatures,
voltages, fan speeds, chassis intrusion, etc. The SDR also provides
information on the sensor location (e.g. CPU1, CPU2, FAN1), event
generation, and access information.
To retrieve a sensor information:
1. From the navigation window, click
before the server name to
display the remote server information.
2. Click
before the SDR to display the sensor groups (e.g.
before a sensor group to display the
Temperature), then click
individual sensors. Select a sensor (e.g. CPU1 THERMAL) to display its
values in the Detail/SEL window.
The Detail/SEL window displays the sensor data attributes, values,
and meanings. From this window, you can adjust the sensor threshold
values by clicking the up/down arrow button after each value.
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3. Click More. A sensor window
appears displaying additional
information on the sensor.
The Information tab displays
basic sensor information
including the sensor name,
current status, current value,
and sensor type.
The tab also displays the
sensor record ID and SDR
version.
4. Click the Settings tab to
adjust the sensor threshold
values. Click on the up/down
arrow button after each
threshold value to adjust.
Click OK to close the window.
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3.1.4 Displaying all remote server sensors
To display all remote server sensors in graphical format:
1. From the navigation window, click
the remote server information.
before the server name to open
2. Click All Sensors value. All remote server sensors are displayed on
the Information window in graphical format.
The color bar represents the upper/lower threshold values of each
sensor. The green pointer indicates the current value of the sensor.
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3.1.5 Displaying FRU information
The Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) information provides the manufacturer,
product name, and/or serial number of various modules and components
installed on the remote server. For example, the FRU feature can display
the remote server motherboard name, model, and serial number. You can
use this feature when retrieving information on a module or component
installed on the remote server.
The FRU information feature allows you to obtain component or module
information even when the remote server is down or off.
To display the FRU information:
1. From the navigation window, click
the remote server information.
before the server name to open
2. Click
before the FRU to display available FRU information, then click
before the module/component. Select a module or component from
the list to display the FRU information in the Detail/SEL window.
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3.1.6 Displaying system event logs
The System Event Log (SEL) is a non-volatile storage area where all remote
server system events are stored for real-time tracking or later retrieval.
The ARC application can display system events for efficient remote server
monitoring and troubleshooting.
To display the sytem events:
1. From the navigation window, click
before the server connection,
then click SEL. The status bar displays the progress of the SEL
download. When finished, the Detail/SEL window displays the system
events in chronological order.
2. Double-click an event to
display an Event
Information window.
This window displays the
sensor type and record ID,
event message, current and
threshold values, and other
system event information.
3. Click OK to close the window.
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3.1.7 Adjusting the monitoring settings
The ARC application allows you to adjust the remote server monitoring
settings including SEL polling, SDR reading, ASF, and PET.
To adjust the monitoring settings:
1. Click Server on the menu bar,
then select Setting from the
drop-down menu. A Server
Setting window appears.
2. Click on the up/down arrow
button after each setting to
adjust the value.
3. Click OK to save your changes
and close the window.
Otherwise, click Cancel to
ignore your changes.
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3.1.8 Controlling the remote server power
The ASMB-LE board through the ARC application allows you to power up,
power down, or reset the remote server using the power menu.
Before turning off or resetting the remote server, make sure that it is
not being used and that no application is currently running to avoid data
loss.
To power down the remote server:
1. Click Control on the menu bar,
then select Power down
from the drop-down menu.
O R
Click the power down button on
the tool bar.
2. Click Yes when the Confirm
power down window appears.
3. The remote server is turned off.
Click OK to close the window.
Use the same instructions as
reference when powering up or
resetting the remote server.
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3.1.9 Viewing PET information
The Platform Event Trap or PET is an SNMP trap used for system
management alerts. When the ARC receives a PET, it displays a pop-up
window notifying you of the alert and its source (IP address). Right-click
the window to close.
You need to install an SNMP service to the remote server to receive
PET information.
Important notice for Windows® XP (Service Pack 2) users
If the remote server system is behind a firewall, you must create a UDP
port to receive PET information.
To create a UDP port:
1. Double-click the My Computer icon from the Windows® desktop,
then click the My Network Places link.
2. Click the View network connections link, then select the LAN
connection the remote server system is using.
3. Right-click the LAN connection, then select Properties from the
drop-down menu.
4. Click the Advanced tab, then click the Settings button.
5. On the Services tab, click the Add button to display a Service
Settings window.
6. Type a name on the Description of service field (i.e. ASUS ARC).
7. Type the IP address of the local/central server, then set the External
and Internal Port number to 162.
8. Select UDP, then click O K. The created service is displayed in the
Services list. Check the box before the service, then click O K.
You must also adjust the Internet Explorer settings to allow active contents
to run in the local/central server. To do this:
1. From the Internet Explorer menu, click Tools, then select
Internet Options from the drop-down menu.
2. Click the Advanced tab.
3.
Enable the item “Allow active content to run in files on My Computer”.
4. Click the Apply button, then click OK to close the window.
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3.2 ASUS Host Management Controller Setup
The ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility provides precise
configuration and basic functions including System Event Log (SEL)
generation and System Data Record (SDR) reading in DOS mode.
This utility also supplies configuration sequences for the type of host
interface as well as direct real-time monitoring of system information
including CPU temperature(s), fan speeds and system voltages.
3.2.1 Installing and launching the ASUS Host
Management Controller Setup utility
To install the ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility:
1. Boot the server in DOS mode using the support CD.
2. When the A:>prompt appears, type X:(where X is the drive letter of
the optical drive).
3. When the X:>prompt appears, type cd\asms\asmc\le\dostool,
then press <Enter>.
4. At the prompt, type asmc, then press <Enter> to display the ASMC
Utility Help Menu. The screen appears as shown.
A:\>E:
E:\>cd\asms\asmc\le\dostool
E:\cd\asms\asmc\le\dostool>asmc
5. The main utility screen appears. Press <Enter>.
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3.2.2 Command fields
The utility menu bar has five commands: Initial, View, Set, Monitor and
Help. You can select a command using the left or right arrow button on the
keyboard. After selecting a command, use the down arrow key to display
available options. Select a command, then press <Enter> to execute.
Menu options
Menu bar
3.2.3 Initial
The Initial command allows you to clear the SEL information or exit the
utility.
Go to Initial command, then select Clear SEL to empty all System Event
Log information for a refresh set of data records. Use the Clear SEL
command when creating a new log that begins at an exact time for precise
system monitoring.
Select Exit to close the utility and return to the DOS prompt.
3.2.4 View
The View command displays the Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
data record including the System Event Log (SEL), the System Data
Record (SDR), and general BMC information.
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To view the System Data Record (SDR):
1. Select BMC SDR from the View command option, then press
<Enter>. A complete list of data records appears on the left pane. The
right pane displays the sensor data information.
The number on the bottom left of the screen indicates the data
record displayed in the right window pane over the total number of
sensor data records in the remote host.
2. Use the down arrow key to display the next sensor data record.
3. Press <Esc> to return to the main screen.
To view the System Event Log (SEL):
1. Select BMC SDR from the View command option, then press
<Enter>. A complete list of system event records appear on the left
pane. The right pane displayes the SEL information.
The number on the left bottom of the window shows the system
event displayed in the right window pane over the total number of
system events in the remote host.
2. Use the down arrow key to display the next sensor event.
3. Press <Esc> to return to the main screen.
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To view the BMC information:
1. Select BMC Info from the View command option, then press
<Enter>. A list of BMC information appears on the left pane.
2. Use the down arrow button to select a BMC information. The BMC
information is displayed in the right pane.
3. Press <Esc> to return to the main screen.
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3.2.5 Set
The Set command controls the host interface type and the correct BMC time.
To select the host interface:
1. Select Host Interface from the Set command option, then press
<Enter>. The screen displays the host interfaces supported by the
server management board.
2. Use the down arrow button to select a host interface, then press <Enter>.
You can select from the following interfaces:
KCS Interface - Keyboard Controller Style
SMIC Interface - Server Management Interface Chip
BF Interface
PCI Interface
- Block Transfer
- Peripheral Component Interconnect
3. When finished, press <Esc> to return to the main screen.
To set the BMC Timer:
1. Select BMC Timer from the Set command option, then press
<Enter>.
2. Set the BMC IPMI timer to the current system time.
3. When finished, press <Esc> to return to the main screen.
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3.2.6 Monitor
The Monitor command displays real-time data on the remote server
system and CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.
To display a remote server information:
1. Select a sensor from the Monitor command options, then press
<Enter>. A list of server information appears on the left pane.
2. Use the down arrow button to select a monitor information. The
selected monitor information details are displayed in the right pane.
3. Press <Esc> to return to the main screen.
3.2.7 Help
The Help command displays the available utility options, utility version,
and copyright information.
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The Appendix shows the location of the
LAN port for server management on
several motherboards and presents
common problems that you may
encounter when installing or using the
server management board.
Reference
A
information
A.1 LAN port for server management
The ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB-LE comes with two
LAN (RJ-45) ports: one for network connection and the other for server
management. You must identify and use the LAN port for server
management to connect the remote server to the local/central host (direct
LAN connection) or to the network hub or router.
Refer to the illustrations below to identify the LAN port for server
management on different server motherboards.
NCL-DS motherboard
PCH-DR motherboard
NCCH-DR motherboard
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NCLV-D motherboard
PSCH-SR motherboard
PSCH-LR motherboard
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A.2 BMC socket
The ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB-LE comes with a
Baseboard Management Card (BMC) socket.
Refer to the illustrations below to locate the BMC socket on different
server motherboards.
NCL-DS motherboard
33cm (13in)
ATXPWR1
ATX12V1
PS/2
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
PSUSMB1
CPU_FAN1
REAR_FAN2
DDR DIMM_B4 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR DIMM_A4 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR DIMM_B3 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR DIMM_A3 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
KBPWR1
USB1
USB2
FM_CPU1
USBPW12
COM1
DDR DIMM_B2 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR DIMM_A2 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR DIMM_B1 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR DIMM_A1 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
VGA1
REAR_FAN1
RJ-45
(LAN-1)
Broadcom
BCM5721
Intel E7520
MCH
RJ-45
(LAN-2)
Broadcom
BCM5721
LAN1_EN1
LAN2_EN1
RECPVERY1
SEC_IDE
PRI_IDE
J2
AMI
CPU_FAN2
8Mb
FM_CPU2
PCIX1 (64-bit, 133MHz 3V)
PCIX2 (64-bit, 133MHz 3V)
FWH
Intel
PXH
SATA2
SATA1
Super
I/O
FRNT_FAN1
FRNT_FAN2
Intel
ICH5R
PCIE3
VGA_EN1
PCIX4 (64-bit, 133MHz 3V)
ATI
RAGE XL
VGA
Controller
PCIX5 (64-bit, 133MHz 3V)
Intel
PXH
Adaptec
AIC-7902W
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
SCSIB1
SCSIA1
PCI6 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V)
BUZZ1
HDLED1
BPSMB1
CLRTC1
FLOPPY1
SCSI_EN1
PANEL1
AUX_PANEL1
USB34
34
68
1
SB_PWR1
COM2
35
BMCCONN1
PCH-DR motherboard
26.8cm (10.5in)
ATX12V1
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
ATXPWR1
PSUSMB1
KBPWR1
CPU_FAN2
USBPW12
USB12
Intel
E7210
MCH
REAR_FAN1
REAR_FAN2
CPU2
DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
RJ-45
(LAN1)
Intel
RJ-45
(LAN2)
82547GI
Gigabit
Ethernet
Intel
CPU1
6300ESB
ICH
LAN_EN1
CPU_FAN1
PCIX1 (64-bit, 66MHz 3V)
PCIX2 (64-bit, 66MHz 3V)
LED1
Intel
82541GI
Gigabit
SEC_IDE1
PRI_IDE1
Ethernet
LAN_EN2
RECOVERY1
PCI1 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V)
FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2
VGA_EN1
DSW1
PCI2 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V)
PCI3 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V)
RAID_EN1
ATI
RAGE XL
VGA
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
Controller
4Mbit
Flash
BIOS
AUX_PANEL1
BMCCONN1
Super
I/O
USBPW34
USB34
SB_PWR1
PRI_RAID1
BUZZER1
COM2
FLOPPY1
CLRTC1
BPSMB1
PCH-DR
PANEL1
LPT1
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NCCH-DR motherboard
26.8cm (10.5in)
ATX12V1
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
ATXPWR1
KBPWR1
PSUSMB1
USBPW12
USB12
REAR_FAN2
LAN_EN1
Intel
82547GI
Gigabit
CPU2
Intel
MCH
E7210
Ethernet
CPU_FAN2
FM_CPU2
DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
LAN1
LAN2
DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
CPU1
SB_PWR1
REAR_FAN1
CPU_FAN1
FM_CPU1
PCIX1 (64-bit, 66MHz 3V)
PCIX2 (64-bit, 66MHz 3V)
Intel
82541GI
Gigabit
Ethernet
FRNT_FAN2
FRNT_FAN1
LAN_EN2
Adaptec
AIC-8130
PCI3 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V)
ATI
RAGE XL
VGA
SATA2
PCI4 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V)
PCI5 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V)
Intel
ICH
Controller
SATA_EN1
VGA_EN1
6300ESB
SATA1
Super
I/O
USB34
USBPW34
BMCSOCKET1
CR2032 3V
AUX_PANEL1
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
BMCCONN1
BPSMB1
SEC_IDE
PRI_IDE
HDLED
RECOVERY
PANEL1
FLOPPY
CLRTC1
8130 LED1
LPT1
COM2
NCCH-DR
NCLV-D motherboard
26.8cm (10.5in)
NCLV-D
SSI12V1
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
SSIPWR1
KBPWR1
REAR_FAN1
PSUSMB1
USB12
USBPW12
DDR DDR_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DDR_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DDR_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DDR_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
FM_CPU1
CPU1
CPU_FAN1
LAN1
LAN2
Intel
MCH
E7320
Gigabit
CPU2
LAN
BCM5721
LAN_EN1
REAR_FAN2
Gigabit
LAN
BCM5705E
FM_CPU2
CPU_FAN2
FRNT_FAN1
FRNT_FAN2
PCIX1 (64-bit PCI-X)
LAN_EN2
SATA_EN1
PCIX2 (64-bit PCI-X)
PCIE3(x4 link)
ATI
Adaptec
AIC-8130
RAGE XL
VGA
SATA2
Controller
VGA_EN1
Intel
ICH
6300ESB
PCI4 (32-bit 5V PCI)
SB_PWR1
RECOVERY1
SATA1
PCI5 (32-bit 5V PCI)
Super
I/O
USB34
HDLED1
AUX_PANEL1
BMCSOCKET1
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
BMCCONN1
BPSMB1
SEC_IDE1
PRI_IDE1
USBPW34
8Mbit
Flash
BIOS
8130 LED1
FLOPPY1
LPT1
CLRTC1
COM2
PANEL1
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PSCH-SR motherboard
25cm (9.8in)
PS/2KBMS
KBPWR1
ATXPWR1
T: Mouse
PSUSMB1
B: Keyboard
Intel
82547GI
Gigabit
Ethernet
USB2.0
T: USB1
B: USB2
Top:
LAN1
Socket 478
Intel
E7210
(Canterwood-ES)
MCH
REAR_FAN1
REAR_FAN2
®
PSCH-SR
CPU_FAN1
CPU_FAN2
ATX12V1
DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
LAN2
LAN_LED1
J6
DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module)
LAN_EN1
LAN_EN2
BUZZER1
FRONT_FAN1
CLRTC1
SEC_IDE1
SB_PWR1
BAT1
Intel
82541GI
Gigabit
PCIX1 (64-bit, 66MHz 3V)
Ethernet
PRI_IDE1
PCI2 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V)
CHASSIS1
SATA2
SATA1
J2
Adaptec
AIC-8110X
ATI
RAGE XL
VGA
Controller
Intel
6300ESB
(Hance-Rapid)
ICH
adaptec
AIC-7901X
VGA_EN1
FRONT_FAN2
SCSIA1
PCI3 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V)
LOCATOR1
BPSMB1
34
PANEL1 USB34
1
68
35
FLOPPY1
COM2
FPSMB1
J5
J4
PSCH-LR motherboard
25cm (9.9in)
FAN1
BPSMB1
J3
4Mbit
Firmware
Hub
PCI1
Super
I/O
BUZZER1
KBPWR1
RECOVERY1
VGA_EN1
CHASSIS1
ATI
RAGE-XL
VGA
Controller
Intel
Hance-Rapid
ICH
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
BMCSOCKET1
CLRTC1
LAN_EN2
SATA2
SATA1
PCIX1
Intel
82541GI
LAN_EN1
PCIX2
MLED1
®
FAN2 FAN3 FAN4
LAN1
Intel
82547GI
LAN2
Intel
Canterwood-ES
MCH
USB1
USB2
SW1
PSCH-LR
LOCLED1
FAN5
DDR DIMM_A1 (64/72 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_A2 (64/72 bit,184-pin module)
FAN6
DDR DIMM_B1 (64/72 bit,184-pin module)
DDR DIMM_B2 (64/72 bit,184-pin module)
SB_PWR1
ATX Power Connector
ATX12V1
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A.3 Troubleshooting
This troubleshooting guide provides answers to some common problems
which you may encounter while installing and/or using ASUS ASMB-LE.
These problems requires simple troubleshooting that you can perform by
yourself. Contact the Wireless LAN Technical Support if you encounter
problems not mentioned in this section.
Problem
Solution
The local/central server cannot
connect to the ASMB-LE board.
1.
2.
Check if the LAN cable is
connected to the LAN port for
server management. See page
A-2 for details.
Check if the remote server LAN
port is working properly. If you
have not previously installed the
LAN controller driver, install the
same using the system support CD.
3.
4.
Make sure the IP address of both
the remote and local/central
servers are on the same subnet.
Set the remote server IP address
and MAC address using the ASUS
Host Management Controller
Setup. See Chapter 2 for details.
The ARC cannot receive PET
information from the remote
server.
Set the remote server PET IP address
and MAC address using the ASUS
Server Management Card Utility. See
Chapter 2 for details.
Copy the nic.ini file to the ASMC
directory, then try again. The nic.ini
file is available from the support CD.
The ASMC utility cannot set
the BMC MAC address or
cannot enable TCO.
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