About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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 software applications that the server management board supports.
•Appendix: Reference Information
The Appendix shows the location of the 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 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 flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
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