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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: ASUS Remote Console
This chapter tells you how to use the ASUS Remote Console (ARC) that the
server management board supports.
• Chapter 4: Web-based user interface (ASMB6-iKVM only)
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 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 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.