3.2ASUS Host Management Controller Setup

The ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility provides precise configuration and basic functions including System Event Log (SEL) generation and System Data Record (SDR) reading in DOS mode.

This utility also supplies configuration sequences for the type of host interface as well as direct real-time monitoring of system information including CPU temperature(s), fan speeds and system voltages.

3.2.1Installing and launching the ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility

To install the ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility:

1.Boot the server in DOS mode using the support CD.

2.When the A:> prompt appears, type X: (where X is the drive letter of the optical drive).

3.When the X:> prompt appears, type cd\asmb3\SOL_PLUS\model\KFN4- DRE(model name)\IDE(model type)*, then press <Enter>.

4.At the prompt, type asmc2, then press <Enter> to display the ASMC2 Utility Help Menu. The screen appears as shown.

A:\>x:

X:\>cd\asmb3\SOL_PLUS\model\KFN4-DRE\IDE

X:\>asmc2

5.The main utility screen appears. Press <Enter>.

* The path varies based on the motherboard model you purchase. Locate and install the asmc2.exe file under the correct folder.

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