American Megatrends Express 788 User manual

Quick Hardware Installation Guide
MAN-788-QH
11-09-01
MegaRAC®Express (Series 788)
Remote Access Companion
Thank you for purchasing the MegaRAC Express. 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 Express (Series 788 adapter)
You should have received the following:
•AMI Series 788 MegaRAC Express PCI card
•MegaRAC Express 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 Express, call
American Megatrends technical support at 770-246-8645. Before you call, please
complete the MegaRAC Express Problem Report Form in the hardware manual.
Web Site: http://www.ami.com/support/prodsearch.cfm?prodid=45
Network Architecture Using MegaRAC Express
This diagram shows a standard network configuration with the MegaRAC Host software and
Hardware. MegaRAC Express 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 Express 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 Express Series 788 Remote Access Companion
Card Layout

Quick Hardware Installation Guide
MegaRAC Express Installation Steps
If your computer does not use other adapter cards with resource settings that may conflict
with the MegaRAC Express 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 Express card and
inspect for damages.
[] 2 Turn the computer off and remove the
cover.
[] 3 Install the MegaRAC Express card in a
Primary PCI slot in the server and connect
a 10 megabit drop to the NIC connection
of the MegaRAC Express 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 Express 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 Express
Card.
Managed
Server
Node
[] 5 Configure the MegaRAC Express 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 Express 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 Express Card
Install the MegaRAC Express card in a PRIMARY PCI slot in the server and connect a 10 megabit
network drop to the MegaRAC Express 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 Express 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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