Acer ARMC User manual

Remote
Management Card
User’s Guide
MAN-ARMC
03/03/03

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Preface iii
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 1
Features ....................................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 2 Installing Your ARMC Card ....................................................................................... 3
Before You Start .......................................................................................................................... 3
Avoid Electro-Static Discharge (ESD)...................................................................................... 3
ARMC Installation and Setup....................................................................................................... 3
Step 1 Unpack the ARMC Card (and check jumper settings) ..................................................... 4
ARMC Card Layout .................................................................................................................. 4
ARMC MAC Address................................................................................................................4
J5 ARMC Feature Connector ................................................................................................... 5
JP2 Flash Write Enable/Disable............................................................................................... 5
JP3 ARMC Reset Button.......................................................................................................... 5
JP6 Diagnostic and Recovery Mode Jumper ........................................................................... 6
Step 2 Install the Optional Battery and Battery Clip .................................................................... 6
Installation ................................................................................................................................ 6
Charging the Battery Pack .......................................................................................................7
Storage ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Changing the Battery Pack.......................................................................................................7
Disposing of a Battery Pack .....................................................................................................8
Battery Disposal Laws.............................................................................................................. 8
Other Laws in Other Areas.......................................................................................................8
Step 3 Install the Optional Modem Daughterboard ..................................................................... 9
Step 4 Plug in the ARMC Card into the Host System and Attach Internal Cables ...................... 9
Step 5 Connect External Cables................................................................................................ 10
Step 6 Confirm the Motherboard’s BIOS Settings ..................................................................... 10
Step 7 Install the Operating System and ARMC Drivers ........................................................... 10
Step 8 Install the Acer-ARMC Windows Host Components ...................................................... 11
Step 9 Setup Your Client Internet Browser................................................................................ 15
Step 10 Connect to the ARMC from a Client System................................................................ 19
Step 11 Load the ARMC SDK File for Your Model.................................................................... 23
Chapter 3 Locating Your ARMC Card...................................................................................... 27
Overview .................................................................................................................................... 27
Locating Your ARMC Card ........................................................................................................ 27
IP Address Range...................................................................................................................... 30
Schedule Discovery ................................................................................................................... 32
Usage......................................................................................................................................... 33
Chapter 4 Using Your ARMC .................................................................................................... 35
GUI Overview............................................................................................................................. 35
Section Icons and Functions...................................................................................................... 35
Default User Name and Password ............................................................................................ 38
Welcome Screen/ Section.......................................................................................................... 38
ARMC Information ..................................................................................................................... 39
System Information .................................................................................................................... 40
Health of the ARMC Card .......................................................................................................... 41

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Host Health Information ............................................................................................................. 42
Loading an SDK File .............................................................................................................. 43
SDK Explained ....................................................................................................................... 46
Show Thresholds.................................................................................................................... 47
Acer 301 Thresholds Explained ............................................................................................. 48
Hide Thresholds ..................................................................................................................... 49
Deleting an SDK File .............................................................................................................. 50
Event Log ................................................................................................................................... 53
Clear Event Logs.................................................................................................................... 54
Refresh Event Logs................................................................................................................ 56
ARMC Card Management.......................................................................................................... 57
Remote Control.......................................................................................................................... 57
Remote Console ........................................................................................................................ 58
Redirection ................................................................................................................................. 59
Setting up Internet Explorer....................................................................................................59
Staring Redirection................................................................................................................. 63
Remote Console Shortcut Key Combinations........................................................................ 64
Console Redirection Window ................................................................................................. 65
Console Redirection Toolbar.................................................................................................. 68
Console Redirection Toolbar Status ...................................................................................... 68
Console Redirection Toolbar Toggle Buttons ........................................................................ 69
Setting up Virtual Floppy on Windows 2000/XP..................................................................... 70
Start Floppy Drive Redirection ............................................................................................... 73
Stop Floppy Drive Redirection................................................................................................ 75
Start CD-ROM Drive Redirection ........................................................................................... 76
Stop CD-ROM Drive Redirection ........................................................................................... 78
Stopping Console Redirection................................................................................................ 79
Crash Screen ............................................................................................................................. 80
ARMC Card Configurations ....................................................................................................... 81
Administrator Setup................................................................................................................ 82
Adding an Administrator .........................................................................................................83
Editing an Administrator ......................................................................................................... 85
Removing an Administrator .................................................................................................... 87
Networking Options ................................................................................................................ 89
Setting up Date and Time....................................................................................................... 91
Maintenance/ Flash ................................................................................................................ 92
Updating Your ARMC Card’s Firmware ................................................................................. 93
Mail Configuration .................................................................................................................. 98
Alert Recipients ...................................................................................................................... 99
Select Your Event Log Policy ............................................................................................... 100
Advanced ARMC Card Configurations .................................................................................... 101
I2C Configuration ................................................................................................................. 101
IPMI Configuration................................................................................................................ 102
Modem Configuration ........................................................................................................... 103
Host Heartbeat ..................................................................................................................... 105
ARMC Server Heartbeat ...................................................................................................... 106

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Appendix A ARMC IPMB I2C Cable .................................................................................... 107
ARMC IPMB I2C Cable Layout................................................................................................ 107
Appendix B WinCuri, LinCuri, and RMConfigApp............................................................. 109
Overview .................................................................................................................................. 109
RMConfigApp........................................................................................................................... 109
User Manager Tab ............................................................................................................... 111
About .................................................................................................................................... 112
Network Configuration Tab................................................................................................... 113
Firmware Flash Tab ............................................................................................................. 114
Advanced Tab ...................................................................................................................... 115
Server Information Tab......................................................................................................... 116
WinCuri .................................................................................................................................... 117
WinCuri.exe Help File........................................................................................................... 117
LinCuri...................................................................................................................................... 119
LinCuri Help File................................................................................................................... 120
Appendix C ARMC Mouse Booster..................................................................................... 123
ARMC Mouse Booster ............................................................................................................. 123
Appendix D ARMC Flash Utility .......................................................................................... 125
ARMC Card Flash Utility .......................................................................................................... 125
Appendix E Troubleshooting : Screen Distortion............................................................. 131
Problem.................................................................................................................................... 131
Solution .................................................................................................................................... 132
Appendix F Serial Over LAN ............................................................................................... 133
Hardware Setup ....................................................................................................................... 133
Internal.................................................................................................................................. 133
External ................................................................................................................................ 134
BIOS ..................................................................................................................................... 135
Connecting using Hyper Terminal ........................................................................................... 136
Appendix G Modem Daughterboard ................................................................................... 139
Overview .................................................................................................................................. 139
Before You Start ...................................................................................................................... 139
Avoid Electro-Static Discharge (ESD).................................................................................. 139
Modem Daughterboard Installation.......................................................................................... 140
Modem Daughterboard Installation Illustration..................................................................... 141
Pin Alignment Illustration...................................................................................................... 141
Configuring the Modem............................................................................................................ 142
Outgoing Calls...................................................................................................................... 142
Incoming Calls...................................................................................................................... 145
Appendix H Port Usage........................................................................................................ 147
Port Usage Table ..................................................................................................................... 147

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Appendix I ARMC MAC Address Map............................................................................... 149
Notes........................................................................................................................................ 150
Appendix J Tree Structure and Description of CD Contents .......................................... 151
ARMC CD ................................................................................................................................ 151
CD Contents......................................................................................................................... 151
Appendix K Host System USB Mouse and Keyboard Considerations for Linux 7.x..... 157
Overview .................................................................................................................................. 157
File Description ........................................................................................................................ 157
Check Your AMIBIOS Settings ................................................................................................ 157
USB Keyboard ......................................................................................................................... 157
USB Mouse.............................................................................................................................. 158
If linking to XFree86….......................................................................................................... 158
Appendix L GtkRConsoleARMC for Linux ........................................................................ 159
Installation ................................................................................................................................ 159
Index ........................................................................................................................................... 161

Preface vii
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Packing List
You should have received the following:
•an Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC)
•one USB cable
•20-pin flat ribbon cable
•external power adapter
•this Acer Remote Management Card User's Guide (located on the ARMC CD)
•an Acer Remote Management Card Quick Installation Guide
•an ARMC CD

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Optional Components
The following components do not come with your ARMC Card. You must order these
components separately.
•internal modem daughterboard (not designed to support Console Redirection)
•internal battery backup with battery clip
•20-pin to 3-pin and 4-pin ARMC IPMB I2C cable
Note: The optional modem is NOT designed for Console Redirection. However, you can still
perform Console Redirection, but it is debilitating and extremely slow.
ICES-003 (Canada)
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites bruits radioélectriques applicables aux
appareils numériques de Classe A prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur:
“Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par le Ministre Canadian des
Communications.
English translation of the notice above:
“This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital
Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Canadian Department of Communications.”
BSMI (Taiwan)
The BSMI Certification number is located on the product safety label that is located on
the topside of the PCB.
D33314

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Chapter One : Introduction 1
Chapter 1 Introduction
Features
Feature Description
Key Feature •100% out-of-band
•100% operating system independent
Service Processor •provides out-of-band connectivity
•plugs into a mission critical server
•half-sized PCI form factor plugs into any PCI slot
Remote Client •industry standard Internet browser (any JavaScript 1.2 capable)
•manage the server from anywhere in the world
•SSL v3 for secure connection
Processor •32-Bit 66 MHz ~ 60 MIPS System On Chip (SOC)
Memory •16 megabyte SDRAM standard (soldered on PCB, you cannot upgrade or
remove)
Flash •four megabyte flash ROM (soldered on PCB, you cannot upgrade or remove)
Ethernet LAN •integrated SOC 10/100 MAC
•external level one 10/100 BASE-TX Ethernet
On-Board Modem + DAA
(Optional)
•56K socket modem (not designed to support Console Redirection)
I2C Controller Hardware
Monitor
•ambient temperature monitoring
•PCI voltages monitoring
•battery voltage monitoring
•RTC
•external RTC for time stamp of events
Power Supply switching logic between 6 V wall adapter, 5 V PCI and optional on-board battery
Battery Backup (Optional) provides 30 minutes of battery backup in case of host system or wall adapter power
failure
Form Factor •half-size standard PCI card
Environmental
Specifications
•storage temperature: -20 degrees to 80 degrees C
•relative humidity: 5 to 80 percent non-condensing @ 40 degrees
•operating temperature: 0 to 45 degrees C
•vibration: 2.5G acceleration over 2000 Hz sine wave, 2oct/mian sine sweep
•shock: 20G; 11 msec duration, half-sine shock sweep
Monitoring •IPMI 1.5 compliant
•I2C sensors
•SDK support for easy customization
•Automatic Server Recovery (ASR)
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Features, Continued
Feature Description
Communication •10/100 megabit Ethernet LAN
•56K modem (optional, not designed to support Console Redirection)
•VPN support
•TCP/IP
•DHCP enabled
•SNMP
•web-based interface
Alert Notification •SNMP trap up to eight destinations
•numeric and alphanumeric paging (when optional modem is installed)
•email notification
Console Redirection •via 10/100 megabit Ethernet LAN
•up to 15 screens per second high speed redirection hardware engine
•no overhead on the host system, complete operating system independence
•redirect BIOS screens and setup screens
•seamless text and graphics transition
•PCI support
Security •SSL (Secured Socket Layer) 3.0
•DAA (Digestive Authentication Access)
•MD-5
Virtual Boot •CD-ROM
•Floppy
•allows remote operating system boot up and installation
Host Side Operating
System Support
•Windows 2000/XP and above
•RedHat 7.3 and above
Server Development Kit
(SDK)
available

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Chapter 2 Installing Your ARMC Card
Before You Start
Avoid Electro-Static Discharge (ESD)
Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) can damage the ARMC card and other system
components. Keep your ARMC card in its anti-static bag until it is to be installed.
Avoid contact with any component or connector on any adapter card, printed circuit
board, or memory module. Handle these components by the mounting bracket.
Perform all unpacking and installation procedures on a ground-connected anti-static mat.
Wear an anti-static wristband grounded at the same point as the anti-static mat. You can
also use a sheet of conductive aluminum foil grounded through a one megaohm resistor
instead of the anti-static mat. Similarly, a strip of conductive aluminum foil wrapped
around the wrist and grounded through a one megaohm resistor serves the same purpose
as a wristband.
ARMC Installation and Setup
Use the following steps to install the ARMC card into the host system.
Step Action
1 Unpack the ARMC card (and check jumper settings)
2 Install the optional battery and battery clip
3 Install the optional modem daughterboard
4 Plug in the ARMC card into the host system and attach internal cables
5 Connect external cables
6 Confirm the motherboard’s BIOS settings
7 Install the operating system and ARMC card’s display adapter drivers
8 Install all Acer-ARMC Windows Host Components
9 Setup your client system’s Internet browser
10 Connect to the ARMC from a client system
11 Load the ARMC SDK file for your model
Note: Inspect the cardboard carton for obvious damage.

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Step 1 Unpack the ARMC Card (and check jumper settings)
ARMC Card Layout
ARMC MAC Address
Your ARMC card has a unique MAC address. The MAC address is the only way to
distinguish one ARMC card from another when you run programs such as WinFlash and
RMseek. You can write down your ARMC card’s MAC address in the table below or in
Appendix I, ARMC MAC Address Map. See the first line for an example.
MAC Address Location Description
00-40-D9-02-9B-3C Server Room, Rack 2, 5 Windows 2000 Advanced
Server, Mail Server
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Step 1 Unpack the ARMC Management Board (and check jumper settings),
Continued
Check the following jumpers:
Jumper Setting
JP2 Confirm that pins one and two are shorted
JP6 Confirm that pins one, two and three are open
J5 ARMC Feature Connector
This feature connector is primarily used for operating the host system’s motherboard
power and reset switch.
Note: The hardware health monitoring function requires a specific cable and Sensor Definition
Kit (SDK) file.
Pin Description Pin Description
1 Not Connected 11 Reset_Host #
2 I2C Clock 12 Ground
3 Not Connected 13 Ground
4 Not Connected 14 Not Connected
5 Power_Off # 15 Not Connected
6 I2C Data 16 Ground
7 Not Connected 17 Not Connected
8 Not Connected 18 Not Connected
9 Not Connected 19 Not Connected
10 Not Connected 20 Ground
JP2 Flash Write Enable/Disable
You can write-protect your ARMC card’s firmware so that it cannot be flashed. By
default, pins one and two are shorted so that you can flash the firmware.
Pin Description
1 VCC3
2 Write-Protect Enabled
3 Ground
Pin Description
1-2 Flash Write Enable
2-3 Flash Write Disable
JP3 ARMC Reset Button
You can short this jumper to reset your ARMC card.
Pin Description
1 Ground
2 Reset #
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Step 1 Unpack the ARMC Management Board (and check jumper settings),
Continued
JP6 Diagnostic and Recovery Mode Jumper
This jumper is primarily used to recover a failed flash attempt. By shorting pins one and
two, you can place your ARMC card into Diagnostics Mode. By shorting pins two and
three, you can place your ARMC card into Recovery Mode. See Appendix D,
WinFlash.exe for more information on how to recover your ARMC card. By default, pins
one, two and three are open.
Pin Description
1 GP I/O PA7
2 Ground
3 GP I/O PA10
Step 2 Install the Optional Battery and Battery Clip
The ARMC on-board battery backup is an optional component. When the optional
battery is installed, your ARMC card can stay powered on for 28 minutes without any
external power from the host system or AC adapter.
Installation
To install the Battery Backup Unit, plug the battery cable into the J1 connector and place
the battery pack in between the three mounting holes. Next, align and snap the plastic
battery clip into the three mounting holes over the battery pack. See the diagram on the
right.
Align and snap
the battery clip
into the three
mounting holes
on top side of
the PCB over the
battery backup
unit
Place the battery
in between the three
mouniting holes
Plug the battery cable
into the J1 connector
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Step 2 Install the Optional Battery and Battery Clip, Continued
Charging the Battery Pack
WARNING!
Risk of explosion if battery type used is incorrect.
ONLY use Acer battery part number BAT-LIION-3.6-01.
The optional battery pack is shipped uncharged. The ARMC card automatically starts to
charge the battery after you install it. You must charge the battery pack before it can be
used to provide backup power to the ARMC card. The minimum time that the battery
must be charged is:
Acer Part Number Description Weight Time to Charge
BAT-LIION-3.6-01 Battery, Li-Ion, 3.6 V, 855/900 mAh on-board
battery pack with mounting brackets
33 g six hours
Note: Li-Ion has no memory effect. Lithium-ion cells offer extended cycle life when cycled at
low depth of discharge. Li-Ion batteries are specified to operate between –208C to +608C
for discharge and 08C to +408C for charge.
Storage
If you keep a stock of extra ARMC batteries, store them at room temperature.
Note: The recoverable capacity of cells stored for over one year at room temperature and fully
charged is 94%. The retained capacity of these same cells is 87%. This means the self-
discharge rate for a fully charged cell is approximately 150 mAh per year or 427 uAh per
day. The self-discharge rate for cells is non-linear. A partially charged cell has a self-
discharge rate of about 80 uAh per day.
Changing the Battery Pack
The optional ARMC battery pack must be replaced every 400 cycles. Cells retain 80% of
their original capacity after 400 cycles. A cycle is defined as a full charge (4.2V)
followed by a full discharge (2.8V). Keep in mind that cycling or storing the cells at
elevated temperatures can reduce the cell capacity and cycle life. Cells discharged and
stored at low temperatures can extend the shelf life of the batteries.
Step Action
1 Bring down the operating system properly. Turn the computer power off. Remove the computer cover.
Remove the ARMC card.
2 Disconnect the battery pack cable or harness from the J1 jumper on the ARMC card.
3 Install a new battery pack and connect the new battery pack to the J1 jumper.
4 Reinstall the ARMC card into the host system.
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Step 2 Install the Optional Battery and Battery Clip, Continued
Disposing of a Battery Pack
WARNING!
Do not dispose of the ARMC optional battery pack by fire. Do not mutilate the battery pack. Do not
damage it in any way. Toxic chemicals can be released if it is damaged. Do not short-circuit the battery
pack.
The material in the battery pack contains heavy metals that can contaminate the
environment. Federal, state, and local laws prohibit disposal of some rechargeable
batteries in public landfills. These batteries must be sent to a specific location for proper
disposal. Call the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation at 678-419-9990 (FAX:
678-419-9986) for an authorized battery disposal site near you. For a list of battery
disposal sites, write to:
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation
http://www.rbrc.org/
1000 Parkwood Circle
Suite 450
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Battery Disposal Laws
IMPORTANT!
Most used Lithium-ion batteries are not classified as hazardous waste under the federal RCRA (Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act). Although Minnesota law requires that Lithium-ion batteries be labeled
“easily removable” from consumer products, and that Lithium-ion batteries must be collected by
manufacturers, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has granted a temporary exemption
from these requirements.
Other Laws in Other Areas
Acer reminds you that you must comply with all applicable battery disposal and
hazardous material handling laws and regulations in the country or other jurisdiction
where you are using an optional battery pack on the ARMC card.

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Step 3 Install the Optional Modem Daughterboard
The ARMC modem daughterboard is an optional component. Locate JP4 on the ARMC
card. It has a series of pinholes that allow you to insert the modem daughterboard. Match
the modem daughterboard and the pin holes so that the pins align properly. Insert the
modem daughterboard by sliding it straight down into the ARMC card. See Appendix G :
Modem Daughterboard for more information.
Note: The optional modem is NOT designed for Console Redirection. However, you can still
perform Console Redirection, but it is debilitating and extremely slow.
Step 4 Plug in the ARMC Card into the Host System and Attach Internal
Cables
If you have a BMC on your serverboard, you can use the 4-pins or 3-pins IPMB I2C
connector to monitor the hardware health of the serverboard. Otherwise, please check the
location of 20-pin feature connector on your motherboard and have it connected to
ARMC card at J5.
Attach the optional ARMC feature connector to the motherboard.
Plug the ARMC card into an open 32-bit PCI slot and secure it to the chassis.

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Step 5 Connect External Cables
•Connect the USB cable from the back of the ARMC card to the motherboard’s USB
port.
•Connect your VGA monitor.
•Connect the RJ45 LAN cable from your local network.
•Connect your phone cord from the back of the ARMC card to the telephone wall
outlet. (Only if the optional modem daughterboard is installed.)
•Connect your AC adapter.
Step 6 Confirm the Motherboard’s BIOS Settings
Power on the motherboard and enter the BIOS. Using the following table, confirm that
your motherboard’s BIOS settings are correct.
BIOS Section Setting
Boot Options> Removable Devices AMI Virtual Floppy
Boot Options> ATAPI CDROM AMI Virtual CDROM
Advanced> PCIPnP> Configuration> Legacy USB Support Enable
Save the BIOS settings and restart the computer.
Note: Make sure that your motherboard BIOS supports Legacy USB devices, USB Boot or Boot
to USB.
Note: On Acer serverboards, depress the <CTRL>, <ALT>, and <ESC> keys simultaneously to
enter the BIOS.
Step 7 Install the Operating System and ARMC Drivers
Step Action
1 Install the operating system (if applicable) on the host system.
2 (Not required in Windows 2000/XP) If prompted for the display adapter drivers, install the ARMC
management board display adapter drivers located on the ARMC CD in the VGA Drivers folder.
3 (Windows 2000/XP only) When prompted for the virtual floppy drivers, install the ARMC management
board virtual floppy drivers located on the ARMC CD in the USB Floppy folder.
Note: Virtual floppy is not supported on all versions of the ARMC card.
4 (Windows 2000/XP only) When prompted for the virtual CD-ROM drivers, install the default CD-ROM
drivers.
Note: Do not use the amivirtfl.inf when prompted to install the virtual CD-ROM drivers. The
Virtual CD-ROM device does not require any special drivers. You can select the default
option Microsoft Windows provides.