American Megatrends MegaRAC 780 Series User manual

Quick Hardware Installation Guide
MAN-780-QH
11-9-01
MegaRAC®(Series 780)
Remote Access Companion
Thank you for purchasing the MegaRAC. Please take a few minutes to review this quick guide
before beginning the installation process. If you require a further explanation of any item
covered in this guide, please refer to the installation instructions on your CD.
Contents for the MegaRAC (Series 780 adapter)
You should have received the following:
•AMI Series 780 MegaRAC PCI card
•MegaRAC Feature Cables
•MegaRAC Software Installation CD ROM
•All Hardware and Software Manuals are on the Installation CD ROM
•Software License Agreement
•Warranty and Registration Card
Technical Support
If you need help installing, configuring, or running the MegaRAC, call American
Megatrends technical support at 770-246-8645. Before you call, please complete the
MegaRAC Problem Report Form in the hardware manual.
Web Site: http://www.ami.com/support/prodsearch.cfm?prodid=45
Network Architecture Using MegaRAC
This diagram shows a standard network configuration with the MegaRAC Host software and
Hardware. MegaRAC uses both software and Hardware modules to offer in-band and out-of-band
connectivity. From the Remote Console, a network administrator can log into the card via the
Management Station.
Managed Server Node
Requirements:
•Windows 2000®, Windows NT®
Server 4.0 +SP3 or above, Novell®
Netware 4.x, NetWare 5.x, or RedHat
Linux
•One Primary PCI Slot
Installed:
•MegaRAC Hardware
•MegaRAC Host Software
Management Station
Requirements:
•Windows 2000® or Windows NT®
4.0 +SP3 or Above
•NT RAS
Installed:
•MegaRAC Client + Management
Station Software
Remote Console
Requirements:
•Windows 2000®, or Windows NT®
4.0 +SP3 or Above
•Windows 95/98/ME®
•IE 4.01 or Above Required
Installed:
•MegaRAC Client Software (only)
MegaRAC Series 780 Remote Access Companion
Card Layout

Quick Hardware Installation Guide
MegaRAC Installation Steps
If your computer does not use other adapter cards with resource settings that may conflict
with the MegaRAC settings, the following steps will make your installation quick and easy.
For all other configurations, please refer to the hardware manual.
Node Check Step Action
[] 1 Unpack the MegaRAC card and inspect
for damages.
[] 2 Turn the computer off and remove the
cover.
[] 3 Install the MegaRAC card in a Primary
PCI slot in the server and connect a 10
megabit drop to the NIC connection of the
MegaRAC card.
[] 4 Install the Managed Server Node
software.
Step 4 - Install the Managed Server Node Software
Step A Boot the server.
Step B Insert the MegaRAC CD in to the CD ROM drive of the server where the card is
installed.
Step C In the Select Software screen select the "NT Host" to install Host Software.
Step 5 - Configuring the MegaRAC Card
Step A Boot the server.
Step B Click on Start Menu and go to Control Panel under Settings.
Step C Double click MegaRAC Card Configuration Utility.
SEE SCREEN 1.
Step D Select Network and enter the network information and click apply.
SEE SCREEN 2.
Step E Select User Manager and enter name, password, email address, and pager configuration
(if any) and click apply.
SEE SCREEN 3.
Step F Under General choose Soft Reset. This will save settings on the MegaRAC Card.
Managed
Server
Node
[] 5 Configure the MegaRAC card.
Client
Node
[] 6 Install the Management Station software +
Remote Console
Step 1 - Unpack
Unpack and install the hardware in a static free environment. The MegaRAC card is packed
inside an anti-static bag with packaging foam. Remove the controller card and inspect it for
damage. If the card appears damaged, or if any of the items are missing, contact American
Megatrends Technical Support at 770-246-8645.
Step 2 - Power Down
Turn off the computer and remove the cover. Disconnect power, making sure the computer is
disconnected from any networks before installing the card.
Step 3 - Install the MegaRAC Card
Install the MegaRAC card in a PRIMARY PCI slot in the server and connect a 10 megabit network
drop to the MegaRAC card.
Screen 1
Screen 2 Screen 3
Step 6 - Install the Management Station Software on NT/2000
Step A Boot the server.
Step B Insert the MegaRAC CD in the network management station.
Step C Select "Install NT Client and Management Station" to install the
"Management Station and Client" software.
Using the MegaRAC Remote Console Software
Step 1
Locate and start the MegaRAC Console.
Step 2
Select New Session, double click "Local" and "Add an Entry" for the card you wish to connect to.
Highlight that entry and click "Connect".
Step 3
Enter user name and password and click OK.
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