Asus ASMB3-IKVM User manual

ASMB3-IKVM
Server Management Board

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E3730
First Edition V1
April 2008
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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... iii
Notices.......................................................................................................... v
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................ vii
ASMB3-IKVM specications summary..................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.2 Package contents......................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Features ........................................................................................ 1-2
1.4 Board layout ................................................................................. 1-4
1.5 System requirements................................................................... 1-4
1.6 Network setup .............................................................................. 1-5
Chapter 2: Installation
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-2
2.2 Hardware installation................................................................... 2-2
2.3 Firmware update .......................................................................... 2-5
2.4 BIOS conguration ...................................................................... 2-6
2.4.1 AMI BIOS setup .............................................................. 2-6
2.4.2 Phoenix BIOS setup........................................................ 2-9
2.5 Running the KIRARARI utility ................................................... 2-13
2.5.1 Updating the ASMB3-IKVM rmware............................ 2-14
2.5.2 Conguring the LAN controller...................................... 2-15
2.5.3 Conguring the user name and password .................... 2-16
Chapter 3: Software support
3.1 Web-based user interface ........................................................... 3-2
3.1.1 Loging in the utility .......................................................... 3-2
3.1.2 Home page ..................................................................... 3-3
3.1.3 Remote Control............................................................... 3-4
3.1.4 Virtual Media ................................................................... 3-7
3.1.5 System Health................................................................3-11
3.1.6 User Management ........................................................ 3-14
3.1.7 KVM Settings ................................................................ 3-16

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Contents
3.1.8 Device Settings ............................................................. 3-17
3.1.9 Maintenance ................................................................. 3-24
Appendix: Reference information
A.1 LAN port for server management...............................................A-2
A.2 BMC socket...................................................................................A-3
A.3 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................A-4

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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:
• 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 modications
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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
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 qualied
service technician or your retailer.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical,
electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not
be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic
products.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring
the server management board.
How this guide is organized
This guide contains the following parts:
• 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 web-based user interface that the
server management board supports.
• Appendix: Reference Information
The Appendix shows the location of the IKVM LAN port for server
management and BMC socket on several motherboards. This section also
presents common problems that you may encounter when installing or using
the server management board.
Where to nd 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
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.

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Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics 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:
format a:
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.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.

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ASMB3-IKVM specications summary
Chipset KIRA100
Internal RAM 256 Mb for system
256 Mb for video
Internal ROM 64 Mb
Timers 32-bit Watchdog Timer
System interface Supports Keyboard Controller Style (KCS)
LAN type 10/100 Mbps Dedicated LAN
LED 1 x BMC heartbeat
Bus 2 x I2C bus
1 x LPC bus
2 x UART bus (debug only)
1 x DVO bus
1 x LAN interface
Main features IPMI 2.0-compliant and supports
KVM over LAN
Web-based user interface (remote management)
Virtual media
Form factor 2.66” x 1.48”
* Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Chapter 1: Product
introduction
This chapter describes the server
management board features and the new
technologies it supports.

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1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS®ASMB3-IKVM server management board!
The ASUS ASMB3-IKVM is an Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI)
2.0-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
ASMB3-IKVM plugging in a server motherboard, you can completely and efciently
monitor your server in real-time. The solution allows you to reduce IT management
costs and increase the productivity.
Before you start installing the server management board check the items in your
package with the list below.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.2 Package contents
Check your server management board package for the following items.
• ASUS ASMB3-IKVM board
• Support CD
• User guide
1.3 Features
1. KVM over LAN:
Allows you to access your servers anytime and anywhere
• Remote access to your servers with full control by local keyboard, video
monitor and mouse (KVM)
• Out-of-band KVM: Supports remote access even if server OS is down
• Dynamic Host Conguration Protocol (DHCP):
- Avoids the need to manually set IP address by receiving IP address
automatically (for ASMB3-IKVM board)

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2. IPMI 2.0 features:
IPMI 2.0-compliant and supports
• Hardware Health Monitor
- Sensor Data Record (SDR): Displays status and record for
temperature, voltage and fan speed sensors
- System Event Log (SEL)
• Field Replaceable Unit (FRU)
• Lan Alerting
- Via Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)/Platform Event
Trap (PET)
- Via E-mail
• Remote Power Control to power on/off and reboot a system
• Remote Management Control Protocol (RMCP+)
- Enhances authentication and condentiality capabilities for IPMI LAN
sessions
• Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)
3. Web-based user interface (Remote Management):
• JAVA-based web browser*
• Supports multiple viewers with different authorities
• Supports Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
- Uses cryptographic protocols to secure and authenticate connection
between a client and a server over a network
- Ensure data integrity and privacy
• Remote BIOS Update
• Remote Firmware Update
* Install Java Runtime Environment (JRE) before using web-based remote
management
4. Virtual media:
Allows you to share the data stored in a local drive of the remote server
• Hard disk drive
• USB ash
• CD/DVD ROM
• Floppy
• Image le

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1.4 Board layout
The ASUS ASMB3-IKVM comes in a BMC package. The illustration below shows
the major components of the server management board.
LED indicators
The ASMB3-IKVM board comes with a BMC heartbeat LED. Refer to the table
below for the LED indications.
1.5 System requirements
Before you install the ASMB3-IKVM board, check if the remote server system
meets the following requirements:
• ASUS server motherboard with Baseboard Management Controller (BMC)
socket*
• IKVM LAN port for server management**
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.5 or later; Firefox
* Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for an updated list of server
motherboards that support the ASMB3-IKVM.
** See the Appendix for details.
LED Name Status Description
LED1 BMC Heartbeat Blinking ASMB3-IKVM rmware is in execution.
Off (for about 30
seconds)
The Heartbeat LED is off for about 30
seconds when the rmware is loading after
the AC power is re-plugged.
Off (continuously) The ASMB3-IKVM rmware is corrupted or
the server system standby-power is off.
Board connectors
Server
management chip
BMC
Heartbeat LED

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1.6 Network setup
The ASMB3-IKVM server management board installed on the remote server
connects to a local/central server via direct LAN connection or through a network
hub. Below are the supported server management congurations.
Remote server
with ASMB3-IKVM
Hub or router
Direct LAN connection
LAN connection through a network hub
Remote server
with ASMB3-IKVM
RJ-45 cable
Remote console with
JAVA-based web browser
Remote console with
JAVA-based web browser

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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.

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2.2 Hardware installation
To install the server management board:
1. Remove the remote server
system cover, and then locate the
Baseboard Management Controller
(BMC) socket on the motherboard.
2.1 Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install the server management
board to the remote server system.
• 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. Position the board at a 30º-45º
angle, then match the notch on the
board with the break on the socket.
3. Carefully push the board to the
socket until its connectors (golden
ngers) are fully-inserted to the
socket.
Refer to the Appendix
section for the location of the
BMC socket on supported
motherboards.

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4. Press the board rmly until the
BMC socket retaining clips snap
back and secure the board in
place.
When installed, the board appears
as shown.
5. Reinstall the remote server system cover, then connect the power plug to a
grounded wall socket.
Everytime after the AC power is re-plugged, you have to wait for about 30
seconds for the system power up.
6. Insert the LAN cable plug to the IKVM LAN port for server management.
Refer to the Appendix for the location of the IKVM LAN port for server
management on various server motherboards.
7. For direct LAN conguration, 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 push the BMC
socket retaining clips outward until
the board tilts up.
2. Carefully pull the board out from
the BMC socket, then set aside.