Asus ASMB9-iKVM User manual

Server Management Board
ASMB9-iKVM
User Guide

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E12610
First Edition
August 2017
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Contents
Notices ........................................................................................................................ v
Safety information..................................................................................................... vii
About this guide....................................................................................................... viii
ASMB9-iKVM specifications summary...................................................................... x
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Welcome! ....................................................................................................1-2
1.2 Package contents ...................................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Features ......................................................................................................1-3
1.4 System requirements.................................................................................1-4
1.5 Network setup ............................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.1 Before you proceed ...................................................................................2-2
2.2 Hardware installation................................................................................. 2-2
2.3 Firmware update and IP configuration.....................................................2-3
2.3.1 Firmware update ......................................................................... 2-3
2.3.2 Congure BMC IP source static IP.............................................. 2-4
2.3.3 Congure BMC IP source DHCP ................................................ 2-5
2.4 BIOS configuration ....................................................................................2-6
2.4.1 Running the BIOS BMC conguration......................................... 2-6
2.5 Server Mgmt menu..................................................................................... 2-7
2.5.1 System Event Log....................................................................... 2-8
2.5.2 BMC network conguration......................................................... 2-9
2.5.3 View System Event Log ............................................................ 2-10
2.6 Running the ASMC8 utility...................................................................... 2-11
2.6.1 Conguring the LAN controller.................................................. 2-13
2.6.2 Conguring the user name and password ................................ 2-14
Chapter 3: Web-based User Interface
3.1 Web-based user interface .........................................................................3-2
3.1.1 Logging in the utility .................................................................... 3-3
3.1.2 Using the utility............................................................................ 3-3
3.2 Dashboard ..................................................................................................3-4
3.3 Sensor.........................................................................................................3-4
3.4 FRU Information......................................................................................... 3-5

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Contents
3.5 Logs & Reports ..........................................................................................3-5
3.5.1 IPMI Event Log............................................................................3-6
3.5.2 System Log ................................................................................. 3-7
3.5.3 Audit Log..................................................................................... 3-8
3.5.4 Video Log.................................................................................... 3-8
3.6 Settings.......................................................................................................3-9
3.6.1 Date & Time ................................................................................ 3-9
3.6.2 External User Services.............................................................. 3-10
3.6.3 KVM Mouse Setting .................................................................. 3-11
3.6.4 Log Settings .............................................................................. 3-11
3.6.5 Media Redirection Settings ....................................................... 3-12
3.6.6 Network Settings....................................................................... 3-13
3.6.7 Platform Event Filters .............................................................. 3-14
3.6.8 Services .................................................................................... 3-15
3.6.9 SMTP ........................................................................................ 3-15
3.6.10 SSL Settings ............................................................................. 3-16
3.6.11 System Firewall......................................................................... 3-17
3.6.12 User Management..................................................................... 3-17
3.6.13 Video Recording........................................................................ 3-18
3.6.14 Web Server Instances............................................................... 3-18
3.7 Remote Control ........................................................................................3-19
3.7.1 Console Redirection.................................................................. 3-19
3.8 Image Redirection....................................................................................3-22
3.9 Power Control...........................................................................................3-22
3.10 Maintenance .............................................................................................3-23
Appendix
A.1 LAN ports for server management.......................................................... A-2
A.2 Troubleshooting........................................................................................ A-3
A.3 Sensor Table.............................................................................................. A-4
Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity............................................................ A-12
ASUS contact information.................................................................................... A-13

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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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REACH
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of
Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at
ASUS website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.
ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services
ASUS recycling and takeback programs come from our commitment to the highest standards
for protecting our environment. We believe in providing solutions for you to be able to
responsibly recycle our products, batteries, other components as well as the packaging
materials. Please go to http://csr.asus.com/english/Takeback.htm for detailed recycling
information in different regions.
DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to
enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in
municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol
of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal
waste.

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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.

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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:HardwareInformation
This chapter provides instructions on how to install the board to the server system and
install the utilities that the board supports.
• Chapter3:Web-baseduserinterface(ASMB9-iKVMonly)
This chapter tells you how to use the web-based user interface that the server
management board supports.
• Appendix
The Appendix shows the location of the LAN ports for server management and BMC
connector on server motherboards. This section also presents common problems that
you may encounter when installing or using the server management board.
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 yers,
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 ensure 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 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> + <Del>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as
shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed
in brackets.
Example: At DOS prompt, type the command line:
format A:/S

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ASMB9-iKVM specifications summary
Chipset Aspeed 2500
Internal RAM 384 MB for system
64 MB for video
Internal ROM 32 MB
Timers 32-bit Watchdog Timer
Main features IPMI 2.0-compliant and supports
KVM over LAN
Web-based user interface (remote management)
Virtual media
Network Bonding support
Form factor 22 mm x 17 mm
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS®ASMB9-iKVM server management board!
The ASUS ASMB9-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 ASMB9-iKVM in your 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.
• Support CD
• User guide

ASUS ASMB9-iKVM 1-3
1.3 Features
1. IPMI 2.0
• System interface (KCS)
• LAN interface (supports RMCP+)
• System Event Log (SEL)
• Sensor Data Record (SDR)
• Field Replaceable Unit (FRU)
• Remote Power on/off, reboot
• Serial Over LAN (SOL)
• Authentication Type: RAKP-HMAC-SHA1
• Encryption (AES)
• Platform Event Filtering (PEF)
• Platform Event Trap (PET)
• Watchdog Timer
2. Private I2C Bus
• Auto monitoring sensors (temperature, voltage, fan speed and logging events)
3. PMBus*
• Supports power supply for PMBus device
4. PSMI*
• Supports power supply for PSMI bus device
5. Web-based GUI
• Monitor sensors; show SDR, SEL, FRU; congure BMC, LAN
• Supports SSL (HTTPS)
• Multiple user permission level
• Upgrade BMC rmware
• GUI remote management interface with web management capabilities (requires a
system that can display the Web-based GUI, a keyboard, and a mouse)
• SSH (Secure Shell)
• Allows up to 20 administrators to simultaneously perform remote maintenance
and recovery via the Web-based GUI during an operating system failure
• Remotely control and monitor your system over the web
• Supports Directory Integration – AD, LDAP
• Supports up to 2 administrators to simultaneously operate the remote server via
the Web-based GUI
6. Update Firmware
• DOS Tool
• Web GUI (Windows® XP/Vista/2003/2008, RHEL5.2, SLES10SP2)

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1.4 System requirements
Before you install the ASMB9-iKVM board, check if the remote server system meets the
following requirements:
• ASUS server motherboard with Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) connector*
• LAN (RJ-45) port for server management**
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5.5 or later; Firefox
* Visit www.asus.com for an updated list of server motherboards that support the
ASMB9-iKVM.
** See the Appendix for details.
* A power supply supported PMBus and PSMI is necessary.
** Specifications are subject to change without notice.
7. Notification
• PET
• SNMP Trap
• e-Mail
• Self diagnosing LED indicators to display hardware status
• Supports damage monitoring for CPU, RAM, storage device, etc.
8. KVM over Internet
• Web-based remote console
9. Remote Update BIOS
• Use Remote oppy to update BIOS
10. Remote Storage (Virtual Media)
• Support two remote storage for USB/CD-ROM/DVD and image
11. Remote Install OS
• Use remote storage to remote install OS
• Web-based GUI supports virtual drive, virtual directory, mounting ISO disc image
and remote installation
12. Supports SNMB MIB file
• A management information base (MIB) is a database used for managing the
entities in a communications network. Most often associated with the Simple
Network Management Protocol (SNMP).
13. User interface
• CIM
• SMASH-CLP
• WSMAN
14. Supports RedFish

ASUS ASMB9-iKVM 1-5
1.5 Network setup
The ASMB9-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 ASMB9-iKVM
Hub or router
Direct LAN connection
LAN connection through a network hub
Remote server
with ASMB9-iKVM
RJ-45 cable
Remote console with web-
based browser
Remote console with web-
based browser

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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.
2
Hardware Information
Chapter 2: Hardware Information

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware Information
2.2 Hardware installation
To set up the server system for server management:
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.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. EnsuretheVGA,USB,PS/2cablesareconnected,thenconnectthepowerplugtoa
grounded wall socket.
EverytimeaftertheACpowerisre-plugged,youhavetowaitforabout70secondsforthe
system power up.

ASUS ASMB9-iKVM 2-3
2.3 Firmware update and IP configuration
YouneedtoupdatetheASMB9-iKVMrmwareandcongureIPsourcebeforeyoustart
usingtheASMB9-iKVMboard.
2.3.1 Firmware update
Toupdatethermware:
1. InsertthesupportCDintotheopticaldrive.
2. Restarttheremoteserverthenpress<Del>duringPOSTtoentertheBIOSsetup.
3. GototheBootmenuandsettheBootDevicePriorityitemto[CD-ROM].
4. Whennished,press<F10>tosaveyourchangesandexittheBIOSsetup.
5. Onreboot,selectASMB9-iKVM Firmware Update for Clear Configuration from the
mainmenuandpress<Enter>toenterthesub-menu.
6. Fromtheconrmationmessage,select<Yes>toupdatethermware.
7. Waitforthermwareupdatingprocesstonish.
FreeDOS command prompt
Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for Shared LAN
Configure BMC IP Source DHCP IP for Shared LAN
Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for DM_LAN1
Configure BMC IP Source DHCP IP for DM_LAN1
ASMB9 Firnware Updated for Preserve Configuration (SDR, LAN, Username)
ASMB9 Firnware Updated for Clear Configuration (SDR, LAN, Username)
ASUS Server Z11PP-D24 Series System
WARNING !!!
UPDATE ASMB9 FIRMWARE NOW !
DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ?
No Yes
Youmayupdatethermwarefromtheweb-baseduserinterface.Refertothe3.10
Maintenance section for more information.

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2.3.2 Configure BMC IP source static IP
1. InsertthesupportCDintotheopticaldrive.
2. Restarttheremoteserverthenpress<Del>duringPOSTtoentertheBIOSsetup.
3. GotoBootmenuandsettheBootDevicePriorityitemto[CD-ROM].
4. Whennished,press<F10>tosaveyourchangesandexittheBIOSsetup.
5. Onreboot,selectConfigure BMC IP Source Static IP for Shared LAN (or DM_LAN1)
from the main menu andpress<Enter>toenterthesub-menu.
7. Waitforthecongurationtonish.Whendone,pressanykeytocontinue.
6. Select<Yes>fromtheconrmationwindow.
8. GotoBIOSmenutosettheIP.Formoreinformation,refertothe2.5.2 BMC network
configuration menu section.
FreeDOS command prompt
Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for Shared LAN
Configure BMC IP Source DHCP IP for Shared LAN
Configure BMC IP Source Static IP for DM_LAN1
Configure BMC IP Source DHCP IP for DM_LAN1
ASMB9 Firnware Update for Preserve Configuration (SDR, LAN, Username)
ASMB9 Firnware Update for Clear Configuration (SDR, LAN, Username)
ASUS Server Z11PP-D24 Series System
WARNING !!!
CONFIGURE BMC IP Source STATIC IP NOW !
DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE ?
No Yes
Detect: MotherBoard - > (Z11PP-D24 Series)
Detect: KCS Interface
New BMC IP Source : Static IP
Press any key to continue . . . _