ASMB-LE Server Management Board
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Contents Contents ............................................................................................. iii Notices ................................................................................................. v Safety information .............................................................................. vi About this guide ................................................................................ vii Typography ..........................................................................
Contents 3.2 ASUS Host Management Controller Setup .......................... 3-15 3.2.1 Installing and launching the ASUS Host Management Controller Setup utility .................... 3-15 3.2.2 Command fields .................................................... 3-16 3.2.3 Initial ..................................................................... 3-16 3.2.4 View ...................................................................... 3-16 3.2.5 Set ...............................................
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.
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.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the server management card. How this guide is organized This manual 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.
Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. N O T E : Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
ASMB-LE specifications summary IPMI features IPMI - CPU 8-bit (80C32) 40 MHz Chipset Winbond 83910 External Bus Address Range 64 Kbyte (4-bank) Internal RAM 256 bytes External RAM 32 Kbytes Flash ROM 128 Kbytes Interrupt I2C, Timer, UART, RTC, LPC Timers 16-bit system timer Watchdog timer Real Time Clock (RTC) System Interface Low Pin Count Supports Keyboard Controller Style (KCS), Server Management Interface Chip (SMIC), and Block Transfer (BT) interfaces Serial/Modem Interface Basic M
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This chapter describes the server management board features and the new technologies it supports.
1.1 Welcome! T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S® A S M B - L E s e r v e r m a n a g e m e n t board! The ASUS ASMB-LE is an Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) 1.5-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).
1.3 Board layout The ASUS ASMB-LE comes in a BMC package. The illustration below shows the major components of the server management board. BMC heartbeat LED Power LED Firmware chip Server management chip Board connectors * Connects to an IPMB connector on the motherboard, when available. LED indicators The ASMB-LE board comes with two LED indicators: BMC heartbeat LED and Power LED. Refer to the table below for the LED indications.
1.5 Network setup The ASMB-LE server management board installed on the remote host connects to a local/central server via direct LAN connection or through a network hub. Below are the supported server management configurations.
This chapter provides instructions on how to install the board to the server system and install the utilities that the board supports.
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install the server management board to the server system. 2.2 • 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.
3. Carefully push the board to the socket until its connectors (golden fingers) are fully-inserted to the socket. 4. Press the board firmly until the BMC socket retaining clips snap back and secure the board in place. When installed, the board appears as shown. 5. Re-install the server system cover, then connect the power plug to a grounded wall socket. 6. Insert the LAN cable plug to the LAN port for server management.
To uninstall the board: 2-4 1. Simultaneously press the BMC socket retaining clips outward until the board tilts up. 2. Carefully pull the board out from the BMC socket, then set aside.
2.3 Network configuration You must configure the network settings of both the remote server and the local/central server to establish communication and monitor or control the remote server. Prepare the support CD and a bootable floppy disk to configure the network settings. 2.3.1 Running the ASMC utility The ASUS Server Management Card Utility allows you to know the MAC address of the server motherboard and to set the IP address. This utility is available from the support CD that came with the package.
ASMC Help Menu options Options Description -flash -save filename Save the current firmware to a file -flash -load filename Update the ASMB-LE firmware -i2c_read bus_num dev_num offset Send the read I2C command -i2c_write bus_num dev_num offset data Send the written I2C command -sdr -save filename Save the SDR data to file -sdr -load filename Update the SDR data from file -kcs[smic/bt/pci_smic] NetFn command data....
4. Run the ASMC utility from the support CD following the instructions in the previous section. 5. Type a s m c - b m c _ i p x x x . x x x . x x x . x x xx, then press to assign any IP address to the remote server LAN port. The screen displays the request and response buffer. Write the remote server IP address in a piece of paper for reference. A:\>asmc -bmc_ip 169.254.137.105 Detect MotherBoard -> (PSCH-LR) Detect KCS Interface New BMC IP : 169.254.137.
2.3.3 Updating the ASMC-LE firmware You can use the ASUS System Web-based Management (ASWM) application to update the ASMC-LE firmware. To do this: 1. Download the latest ASMB-LE firmware from the ASUS website (www.asus.com), then save the firmware file to the server. 2. Launch the ASWM application. If ASWM is not yet installed on your server system, use the support CD to install the application. 3. Click the Configuration link, then select IPMI Flash from the menu. 3 4 5 4. 5.
2.4 Software installation You can monitor, control, or manage the remote server from the local/central server using the ASUS Remote Console (ARC). The ARC is a web-based application available from the support CD that came with the ASMB-LE package. You must install the ARC on the local/central server to access the remote server. 2.4.1 Installing the ARC To install the ARC to the local/central server: 1. Place the support CD to the optical drive.
3. Follow the installation wizard instructions to install the utility. 2.4.2 Launching ARC To launch the ARC utility: Click S t a r t > A l l P r o g r a m s > A S U S R e m o t e C o n s o l e > A S U S R e m o t e C o n s o l e from the Windows® desktop. or Double-click the ASUS Remote Console icon on the Windows® desktop.
This chapter tells you how to use the software applications that the server management board supports.
3.1 ASUS Remote Console (ARC) The ASUS Remote Console (ARC) is a web-based utility that allows you to monitor the remote host’s hardware information including temperatures, fan rotations, voltages, and power. This application also lets you instantly power on/off or reset the remote server. Menu bar Tool bar Navigation window Detail/SEL window Event window Status bar The ARC window is made up of six sections: M e n u bar, T o o l bar, Navigation window, Detail/SEL window, Event window, and Status bar.
Navigation window The Navigation window displays the directory of connected and disconnected remote server(s). For multiple monitoring, this window allows you to navigate through the remote servers. Click the All Servers root directory to display all connected and disconnected servers, then click on the server you want to monitor or control.
Detail/SEL window The Detail/SEL window displays the detailed SDR and FRU information, and the System Event Log (SEL). The window provides the link for detailed sensor information or system events and allows you to adjust the sensor threshold values. Event window The Event window displays the Platform Event Trap (PET) received by the ARC. The PET information includes the event index, source IP address, enterprise, community, generic and specific traps, and time ticks.
3.1.2 Connecting to the remote server To connect to the remote server: 1. From the menu bar, click S e r v e rr, then select N e w w. An Add new server c o n n e c t i o n window appears. 2. Type the remote server name and IP address on the fields. Click S a v e D e f a u l t to set the remote server connection as the default. Otherwise, click O K to continue or C a n c e l to close the window.
The navigation window displays the remote server. The available remote server information are displayed on the Detail/SEL window. 4. Click before the remote server to display the remote server information, then select from the list. You can also double-click a remote server information from the Detail/SEL window. 5. When prompted, enter the default user name (adm) and password (asusadm). 6. Set the connection request level authentication and privilege, then click O K K.
3.1.3 Retrieving sensor information The Sensor Data Record (SDR) provides remote server system information through available sensors including CPU/system/power temperatures, voltages, fan speeds, chassis intrusion, etc. The SDR also provides information on the sensor location (e.g. CPU1, CPU2, FAN1), event generation, and access information. To retrieve a sensor information: 1. From the navigation window, click before the server name to display the remote server information. 2.
3. Click M o r e e. A sensor window appears displaying additional information on the sensor. The I n f o r m a t i o n tab displays basic sensor information including the sensor name, current status, current value, and sensor type. The tab also displays the sensor record ID and SDR version. 4. Click the S e t t i n g s tab to adjust the sensor threshold values. Click on the up/down arrow button after each threshold value to adjust. Click O K to close the window.
3.1.4 Displaying all remote server sensors To display all remote server sensors in graphical format: 1. From the navigation window, click the remote server information. 2. Click A l l S e n s o r s v a l u e e. All remote server sensors are displayed on the Information window in graphical format. before the server name to open The color bar represents the upper/lower threshold values of each sensor. The green pointer indicates the current value of the sensor.
3.1.5 Displaying FRU information The Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) information provides the manufacturer, product name, and/or serial number of various modules and components installed on the remote server. For example, the FRU feature can display the remote server motherboard name, model, and serial number. You can use this feature when retrieving information on a module or component installed on the remote server.
3.1.6 Displaying system event logs The System Event Log (SEL) is a non-volatile storage area where all remote server system events are stored for real-time tracking or later retrieval. The ARC application can display system events for efficient remote server monitoring and troubleshooting. To display the sytem events: 1. From the navigation window, click before the server connection, then click S E L L. The status bar displays the progress of the SEL download.
3.1.7 Adjusting the monitoring settings The ARC application allows you to adjust the remote server monitoring settings including SEL polling, SDR reading, ASF, and PET. To adjust the monitoring settings: 1. Click S e r v e r on the menu bar, then select S e t t i n g from the drop-down menu. A S e r v e r S e t t i n g window appears. 2. Click on the up/down arrow button after each setting to adjust the value. Click O K to save your changes and close the window.
3.1.8 Controlling the remote server power The ASMB-LE board through the ARC application allows you to power up, power down, or reset the remote server using the power menu. Before turning off or resetting the remote server, make sure that it is not being used and that no application is currently running to avoid data loss. To power down the remote server: 1. Click C o n t r o l on the menu bar, then select P o w e r d o w n from the drop-down menu. OR Click the power down button on the tool bar. 2.
3.1.9 Viewing PET information The Platform Event Trap or PET is an SNMP trap used for system management alerts. When the ARC receives a PET, it displays a pop-up window notifying you of the alert and its source (IP address). Right-click the window to close. You need to install an SNMP service to the remote server to receive PET information.
3.2 ASUS 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.
3.2.2 Command fields The utility menu bar has five commands: Initial, View, Set, Monitor and Help. You can select a command using the left or right arrow button on the keyboard. After selecting a command, use the down arrow key to display available options. Select a command, then press to execute. Menu options Menu bar 3.2.3 Initial The Initial command allows you to clear the SEL information or exit the utility.
To view the System Data Record (SDR): 1. Select B M C S D R from the V i e w command option, then press . A complete list of data records appears on the left pane. The right pane displays the sensor data information. The number on the bottom left of the screen indicates the data record displayed in the right window pane over the total number of sensor data records in the remote host. 2. Use the down arrow key to display the next sensor data record. 3. Press to return to the main screen.
To view the BMC information: 1. Select B M C I n f o from the V i e w command option, then press . A list of BMC information appears on the left pane. 2. Use the down arrow button to select a BMC information. The BMC information is displayed in the right pane. 3. Press to return to the main screen.
3.2.5 Set The S e t command controls the host interface type and the correct BMC time. To select the host interface: 1. Select H o s t I n t e r f a c e from the S e t command option, then press . The screen displays the host interfaces supported by the server management board. 2. Use the down arrow button to select a host interface, then press . You can select from the following interfaces: KCS Interface SMIC Interface BF Interface PCI Interface 3.
3.2.6 Monitor The M o n i t o r command displays real-time data on the remote server system and CPU temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds. To display a remote server information: 1. Select a sensor from the M o n i t o r command options, then press . A list of server information appears on the left pane. 2. Use the down arrow button to select a monitor information. The selected monitor information details are displayed in the right pane. 3. Press to return to the main screen. 3.2.
The Appendix shows the location of the LAN port for server management on several motherboards and presents common problems that you may encounter when installing or using the server management board.
A.1 LAN port for server management The ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB-LE comes with two LAN (RJ-45) ports: one for network connection and the other for server management. You must identify and use the LAN port for server management to connect the remote server to the local/central host (direct LAN connection) or to the network hub or router. Refer to the illustrations below to identify the LAN port for server management on different server motherboards.
NCLV-D motherboard PSCH-SR motherboard PSCH-LR motherboard ASUS Server Management Board (ASMB-LE) A-3
A.2 BMC socket The ASUS server motherboards that support the ASMB-LE comes with a Baseboard Management Card (BMC) socket. Refer to the illustrations below to locate the BMC socket on different server motherboards.
NCCH-DR motherboard 26.8cm (10.5in) ATX12V1 ATXPWR1 mPGA 604 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse KBPWR1 B: Keyboard PSUSMB1 USB12 USBPW12 COM1 REAR_FAN2 LAN_EN1 Intel CPU2 82547GI Gigabit Ethernet Intel mPGA 604 CPU_FAN2 FM_CPU2 DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) LAN1 DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module) LAN2 DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) CPU1 DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) 30.
PSCH-SR motherboard 25cm (9.8in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATXPWR1 KBPWR1 PSUSMB1 Intel 82547GI Gigabit Ethernet USB2.0 Top: T: USB1 LAN1 B: USB2 Socket 478 COM1 Intel E7210 (Canterwood-ES) MCH VGA REAR_FAN1 ® REAR_FAN2 PSCH-SR CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module) LAN_LED1 J6 DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) LAN_EN1 LAN_EN2 BUZZER1 CLRTC1 FRONT_FAN1 SEC_IDE1 SB_PWR1 BAT1 Intel 30.
A.3 Troubleshooting This troubleshooting guide provides answers to some common problems which you may encounter while installing and/or using ASUS ASMB-LE. These problems requires simple troubleshooting that you can perform by yourself. Contact the Wireless LAN Technical Support if you encounter problems not mentioned in this section. Problem The local/central server cannot connect to the ASMB-LE board. Solution 1. Check if the LAN cable is connected to the LAN port for server management.
A-8 Appendix: Reference information
