Asus ASMB6-iKVM

ASUS ASMB6-iKVM 2-3

4. When installed, the board appears

as shown.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Ensure the VGA, USB, PS/2 cables are corrected, then connect the power

plug to a grounded wall socket.

Everytime after the AC power is re-plugged, you have to wait for about 60

seconds for the system power up.

3. Press the board rmly until it is

completely seated in place.

Contents

Main ii E6918 First Edition V1 January 2012 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 2: Installation Chapter 3: ASUS Remote Console Chapter 4: Web-based user interface Appendix: Reference information Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement REACH ASUS Recycling/Takeback Services Safety information Electrical safety Operation safety About this guide How this guide is organized Where to nd more information Typography Conventions used in this guide ASMB6-iKVM specications summary Page Page 1.1 Welcome! 1.2 Package contents 1.3 Features 1.4 System requirements 1.5 Network setup Direct LAN connection LAN connection through a network hub Page Page 2.2 Hardware installation 2.1 Before you proceed Page 2.3 Firmware update and IP conguration 2.3.1 Firmware update Page 2.3.2 Congure BMC IP source static IP 2.3.3 Congure BMC IP source DHCP 2.4 BIOS conguration 2.4.1 Running the BIOS BMC conguration 2.4.2 BMC network conguration Configuration Source [Previous State] 2.4.3 System Event Log SEL Components [Disabled] Erase SEL [No] When SEL is Full [Do Nothing] 2.5 Running the ASMC6 utility ASMC6 Help Menu options 2.5.1 Conguring the LAN controller 2.5.2 Conguring the user name and password 2.6 Software installation 2.6.1 Installing the ARC 2.6.2 Launching ARC Page 3.1 ASUS Remote Console (ARC) 3.1.1 ARC sections Menu bar Tool bar Navigation window Page Page 3.1.2 Connecting to the remote server Page 3.1.3 Retrieving sensor information Page 3.1.4 Displaying FRU information 3.1.5 Displaying system event logs 3.1.6 Using Remote Console 3.1.7 Displaying all remote server sensors 3.1.8 Adjusting the monitoring settings Enabling the Short Message Service (SMS) feature 3.1.9 Controlling the remote server power 3.1.10 Viewing PET information Page Important notice for Windows XP (Service Pack 2) users 3.2 ASUS Host Management Controller Setup 3.2.1 Installing and launching the ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility 3.2.2 Command elds 3.2.4 View 3.2.3 Initial To view the System Event Log (SEL): To view the System Data Record (SDR): 3.2.5 Set To view the BMC information: To set the BMC Timer: To select the host interface: 3.2.6 Monitor To display a remote server information: Page Page Page 4.1 Web-based user interface 4.1.1 Loging in the utility 4.1.2 Using the utility Page 4.3.1 Sensor Readings (with Thresholds) 4.3.2 Event Log 4.4 Conguration 4.4.1 Active Directory Page To add a new Role Group To Modify Role Group To Delete a Role Group 4.4.2 DNS 4.4.3 LDAP Procedure To add a new Role Group To Modify Role Group To Delete a Role Group 4.4.4 Mouse Mode 4.4.5 Network Page 4.4.9 PEF Event Filter Tab Page Alert Policy Tab Page Page PEF Management LAN Destination Page Page 4.4.10 RADIUS 4.4.11 Remote Session Page 4.4.14 SSL Page Page Page Procedure 4.4.15 Users Add a new user: Modify an existing User Delete an existing User 4.5 Remote Control 4.5.1 Console Redirection Browser Settings Java Console: Video Keyboard Mouse Options Zoom: Media Keyboard Layout Page Page 4.6 Maintenance 4.6.1 Firmware Update Page Page Page Page A.2 LAN ports for server management A.3 Troubleshooting ASUS ASMB6-iKVM A-5 A.4 Sensor Table Memory ECC A-6 Appendix: Reference information Backplane HD ASUS ASMB6-iKVM A-7 Power Supply A-8 Appendix: Reference information Hardware Monitor ASUS ASMB6-iKVM A-9 A-10 Appendix: Reference information