American Megatrends MegaRAC G2 User manual

MegaRAC™ G2

User’s Guide

MAN-827

03/03/03

MegaRAC G2 User’s Guide

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American Megatrends, Inc.

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Norcross, GA 30093

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Revision History

09/30/02 Initial release.

11/20/02 Serial Port Text Redirection Instructions (Serial over LAN)

11/22/02 Updated the CBL-G2RAC821 drawing.

12/02/02 Modem Daughterboard Installation and Usage

12/04/02 Port Usage

12/06/02 Updated Packing List and Optional Components

12/11/02 Troubleshooting : Screen Distortion

03/03/03 Replaced all screen captures to reflect the new GUI icons

Preface

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 1

Features ....................................................................................................................................... 1

Chapter 2 Installing Your MegaRAC G2 Card ........................................................................... 3

Before You Start .......................................................................................................................... 3

Avoid Electro-Static Discharge (ESD)...................................................................................... 3

MegaRAC G2 Installation and Setup........................................................................................... 3

Step 1 Unpack the MegaRAC G2 Card (and check jumper settings).......................................... 4

MegaRAC G2 Card Layout ...................................................................................................... 4

MegaRAC G2 MAC Address.................................................................................................... 4

J5 MegaRAC G2 Feature Connector ....................................................................................... 5

JP2 Flash Write Enable/Disable............................................................................................... 5

JP3 MegaRAC G2 Reset Button.............................................................................................. 5

JP6 Diagnostic and Recovery Mode Jumper ........................................................................... 6

Step 2 Install the Optional Battery and Battery Clip .................................................................... 6

Installation ................................................................................................................................ 6

Charging the Battery Pack .......................................................................................................7

Storage ..................................................................................................................................... 7

Changing the Battery Pack.......................................................................................................7

Disposing of a Battery Pack .....................................................................................................8

Battery Disposal Laws.............................................................................................................. 8

Other Laws in Other Areas.......................................................................................................8

Step 3 Install the Optional Modem Daughterboard ..................................................................... 9

Step 4 Plug in the MegaRAC G2 Card into the Host System and Attach Internal Cables .......... 9

Step 5 Connect External Cables................................................................................................ 10

Step 6 Confirm the Motherboard’s BIOS Settings ..................................................................... 10

Step 7 Install the Operating System and MegaRAC G2 Drivers ............................................... 10

Step 8 Install the American Megatrends MegaRAC G2 Windows Host Components............... 11

Step 9 Setup Your Client Internet Browser................................................................................ 15

Step 10 Connect to the MegaRAC G2 from a Client System .................................................... 19

Step 11 Load the MegaRAC G2 SDK File for Your Server Board Model (OEM VERSION

ONLY) ........................................................................................................................................ 23

Chapter 3 Locating Your MegaRAC G2 Card.......................................................................... 27

Overview .................................................................................................................................... 27

Locating Your MegaRAC G2 Card ............................................................................................ 27

IP Address Range...................................................................................................................... 30

Schedule Discovery ................................................................................................................... 32

Usage......................................................................................................................................... 33

Chapter 4 Using Your MegaRAC G2 ........................................................................................ 35

GUI Overview............................................................................................................................. 35

Section Icons and Functions...................................................................................................... 35

Default User Name and Password ............................................................................................ 38

Welcome Screen/ Section.......................................................................................................... 38

AMI Online Screen Shot......................................................................................................... 40

MegaRAC G2 card Online Screen Shot................................................................................. 40

MegaRAC G2 Information..........................................................................................................41

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Table of Contents, Continued

System Information .................................................................................................................... 42

Health of the MegaRAC G2 Card .............................................................................................. 43

Host Health Information (OEM VERSION ONLY) ..................................................................... 44

Loading an SDK File .............................................................................................................. 45

SDK Explained ....................................................................................................................... 48

Show Thresholds.................................................................................................................... 49

SDK Thresholds Explained .................................................................................................... 50

Hide Thresholds ..................................................................................................................... 51

Deleting an SDK File .............................................................................................................. 52

Event Log ................................................................................................................................... 55

Clear Event Logs.................................................................................................................... 56

Refresh Event Logs................................................................................................................ 58

MegaRAC G2 Card Management.............................................................................................. 59

Remote Control.......................................................................................................................... 59

Remote Console ........................................................................................................................ 60

Redirection ................................................................................................................................. 61

Setting up Internet Explorer....................................................................................................61

Staring Redirection................................................................................................................. 65

Remote Console Shortcut Key Combinations........................................................................ 66

Console Redirection Window ................................................................................................. 67

Console Redirection Toolbar.................................................................................................. 70

Console Redirection Toolbar Status ...................................................................................... 70

Console Redirection Toolbar Toggle Buttons ........................................................................ 71

Setting up Virtual Floppy on Windows 2000/XP (OEM VERSION ONLY)............................. 72

Start Floppy Drive Redirection (OEM VERSION ONLY) ....................................................... 75

Stop Floppy Drive Redirection (OEM VERSION ONLY)........................................................ 77

Start CD-ROM Drive Redirection ........................................................................................... 78

Stop CD-ROM Drive Redirection ........................................................................................... 80

Stopping Console Redirection................................................................................................ 81

Crash Screen ............................................................................................................................. 82

MegaRAC G2 Card Configurations ........................................................................................... 83

Administrator Setup................................................................................................................ 84

Adding an Administrator .........................................................................................................85

Editing an Administrator ......................................................................................................... 87

Removing an Administrator .................................................................................................... 89

Networking Options ................................................................................................................ 91

Setting up Date and Time....................................................................................................... 93

Maintenance/ Flash ................................................................................................................ 94

Updating Your MegaRAC G2 Card’s Firmware ..................................................................... 95

Mail Configuration ................................................................................................................ 100

Alert Recipients .................................................................................................................... 101

Select Your Event Log Policy ............................................................................................... 102

Advanced MegaRAC G2 Card Configurations ........................................................................ 103

I2C Configuration ................................................................................................................. 103

IPMI Configuration................................................................................................................ 104

Modem Configuration ........................................................................................................... 105

Host Heartbeat ..................................................................................................................... 107

MegaRAC G2 Server Heartbeat........................................................................................... 108

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Table of Contents, Continued

Appendix A MegaRAC G2 Feature Cable........................................................................... 109

MegaRAC G2 Feature Cable Layout....................................................................................... 109

Appendix B WinCuri, LinCuri, and G2ConfigApp ............................................................. 111

Overview .................................................................................................................................. 111

G2ConfigApp ........................................................................................................................... 111

User Manager Tab ............................................................................................................... 113

About .................................................................................................................................... 114

Network Configuration Tab................................................................................................... 115

Firmware Flash Tab ............................................................................................................. 116

Advanced Tab ...................................................................................................................... 117

Server Information Tab......................................................................................................... 118

WinCuri .................................................................................................................................... 119

WinCuri.exe Help File........................................................................................................... 119

LinCuri...................................................................................................................................... 121

LinCuri Help File................................................................................................................... 122

Appendix C G2 Mouse Booster........................................................................................... 125

G2 Mouse Booster ................................................................................................................... 125

Appendix D MegaRAC G2 Flash Utility .............................................................................. 127

MegaRAC G2 Card Flash Utility .............................................................................................. 127

Appendix E Troubleshooting : Screen Distortion............................................................. 133

Problem.................................................................................................................................... 133

Solution .................................................................................................................................... 134

Appendix F Serial Over LAN ............................................................................................... 135

Hardware Setup ....................................................................................................................... 135

Internal.................................................................................................................................. 135

External ................................................................................................................................ 136

BIOS ..................................................................................................................................... 137

Connecting using Hyper Terminal ........................................................................................... 138

Appendix G Modem Daughterboard ................................................................................... 141

Overview .................................................................................................................................. 141

Before You Start ...................................................................................................................... 141

Avoid Electro-Static Discharge (ESD).................................................................................. 141

Modem Daughterboard Installation.......................................................................................... 142

Modem Daughterboard Installation Illustration..................................................................... 143

Pin Alignment Illustration...................................................................................................... 143

Configuring the Modem............................................................................................................ 144

Outgoing Calls...................................................................................................................... 144

Incoming Calls...................................................................................................................... 147

Appendix H Port Usage........................................................................................................ 149

Port Usage Table ..................................................................................................................... 149

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Table of Contents, Continued

Appendix I MAC Address Map........................................................................................... 151

Notes........................................................................................................................................ 152

Appendix J Host System USB Mouse and Keyboard Considerations for Linux 7.x..... 153

Overview .................................................................................................................................. 153

File Description ........................................................................................................................ 153

Check Your AMIBIOS Settings ................................................................................................ 153

USB Keyboard ......................................................................................................................... 153

USB Mouse.............................................................................................................................. 154

If linking to XFree86….......................................................................................................... 154

Appendix K GtkRConsole for Linux ................................................................................... 155

Installation ................................................................................................................................ 155

Index ........................................................................................................................................... 157

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Limited Warranty

The buyer agrees that if this product proves to be defective, American Megatrends is only

obligated to repair or replace this product at American Megatrends’ discretion according

to the terms and conditions of the warranty registration card that accompanies this

product. American Megatrends shall not be liable in tort or contract for any loss or

damage, direct, incidental or consequential resulting from the use of this product. Please

see the Warranty Registration Card shipped with this product for full warranty details.

Technical Support

AMI provides technical support for AMI products purchased directly from AMI or from

an AMI-authorized reseller only.

If… Then…

You purchased this product from AMI or

from a certified AMI reseller,

Call AMI technical support at 770-246-8645.

Please be prepared to specify the serial

number of the product.

This AMI product was installed as part of a

system manufactured by a company other than

AMI or you purchased an AMI product from

an unauthorized reseller,

Call the technical support department of the

computer manufacturer or the unauthorized

reseller. AMI does not provide direct

technical support in this case.

If an American Megatrends MegaRAC™ G2 card fails to operate as described or you are

in doubt about a configuration option, please call technical support at 770-246-8645.

Web Site

We invite you to access the American Megatrends World Wide Web site at:

http://www.ami.com/

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Disclaimer

This manual describes the operation of the American Megatrends MegaRAC™ G2 card.

Although efforts have been made to assure the accuracy of the information contained

here, American Megatrends expressly disclaims liability for any error in this information,

and for damages, whether direct, indirect, special, exemplary, consequential or otherwise,

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Packing List

You should have received the following:

• a MegaRAC™ G2 card

• one USB cable

• a warranty card

• this MegaRAC™ G2 User's Guide (located on the MegaRAC™ G2 CD)

• a MegaRAC™ G2 Quick Installation Guide

• a MegaRAC™ G2 CD

Preface

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Optional Components

The following components do not come with your MegaRAC™ G2 card. You must order

these components separately.

• internal modem daughterboard (not designed to support Console Redirection)

• internal battery backup with battery clip

• MegaRAC G2 feature connector cable (I2C is an OEM version feature only, the I2C

connector is motherboard specific)

• external power adapter and power cable

Note: The optional modem is NOT designed for Console Redirection. However, you can still

perform Console Redirection, but it is debilitating and extremely slow.

Note: The optional MegaRAC™ G2 feature connector cable must be custom made for your

specific configuration.

ICES-003 (Canada)

Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites bruits radioélectriques applicables aux

appareils numériques de Classe A prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur:

“Appareils Numériques”, NMB-003 édictée par le Ministre Canadian des

Communications.

English translation of the notice above:

“This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from

digital apparatus set out in the interference-causing equipment standard entitled “Digital

Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Canadian Department of Communications.”

BSMI (Taiwan)

The BSMI Certification number is located on the product safety label that is located on

the topside of the PCB.

D33314

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Chapter One : Introduction

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Features

Feature Description

Key Feature

• 100% out-of-band

• 100% operating system independent

Service Processor

• provides out-of-band connectivity

• plugs into a mission critical server

• half-sized PCI form factor plugs into any PCI slot

Remote Client

• industry standard Internet browser (any JavaScript 1.2 capable)

• manage the server from anywhere in the world

• SSL v3 for secure connection

Processor

• 32-Bit 66 MHz ~ 60 MIPS System On Chip (SOC)

Memory

• 16 megabyte SDRAM standard (soldered on PCB, you cannot upgrade or

remove)

Flash

• four megabyte flash ROM (soldered on PCB, you cannot upgrade or remove)

Ethernet LAN

• integrated SOC 10/100 MAC

• external level one 10/100 BASE-TX Ethernet

On-Board Modem + DAA

(Optional)

• 56K socket modem (not designed to support Console Redirection)

I2C Controller Hardware

Monitor (OEM version

feature)

• ambient temperature monitoring

• PCI voltages monitoring

• battery voltage monitoring

• RTC

• external RTC for time stamp of events

Power Supply switching logic between optional 6 V wall adapter, 5 V PCI and optional on-board

battery

Battery Backup (Optional) provides 30 minutes of battery backup in case of host system or optional wall adapter

power failure

Form Factor

• half-size standard PCI card

Environmental

Specifications

• storage temperature: -20 degrees to 80 degrees C

• relative humidity: 5 to 80 percent non-condensing @ 40 degrees

• operating temperature: 0 to 45 degrees C

• vibration: 2.5G acceleration over 2000 Hz sine wave, 2oct/mian sine sweep

• shock: 20G; 11 msec duration, half-sine shock sweep

Monitoring

• IPMI 1.5 compliant (OEM version feature)

• I2C sensors (OEM version feature)

• SDK support for easy customization (OEM version feature)

• OEM specific

• OAR (Out-of-band Auto Recovery)

Cont’d

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Features, Continued

Feature Description

Communication

• 10/100 megabit Ethernet LAN

• 56K modem (optional, not designed to support Console Redirection)

• VPN support

• TCP/IP

• DHCP enabled

• SNMP

• web-based interface

Alert Notification

• SNMP trap up to eight destinations

• numeric and alphanumeric paging (when optional modem is installed)

• email notification

Console Redirection

• via 10/100 megabit Ethernet LAN

• up to 15 screens per second high speed redirection hardware engine

• no overhead on the host system, complete operating system independence

• redirect BIOS screens and setup screens

• seamless text and graphics transition

• PCI support

Security

• SSL (Secured Socket Layer) 3.0

• DAA (Digestive Authentication Access)

• MD-5

Virtual Boot

• CD-ROM

• Floppy

• allows remote operating system boot up and installation

Host Side Operating

System Support

• Windows 2000/XP and above

• RedHat 7.3 and above

OEM Development Kit

(SDK)

available

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Chapter 2 Installing Your MegaRAC G2

Card

Before You Start

Avoid Electro-Static Discharge (ESD)

Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) can damage the MegaRAC G2 card and other system

components. Keep your MegaRAC G2 card in its anti-static bag until it is to be

installed. Avoid contact with any component or connector on any adapter card, printed

circuit board, or memory module. Handle these components by the mounting bracket.

Perform all unpacking and installation procedures on a ground-connected anti-static mat.

Wear an anti-static wristband grounded at the same point as the anti-static mat. You can

also use a sheet of conductive aluminum foil grounded through a one megaohm resistor

instead of the anti-static mat. Similarly, a strip of conductive aluminum foil wrapped

around the wrist and grounded through a one megaohm resistor serves the same purpose

as a wristband.

MegaRAC G2 Installation and Setup

Use the following steps to install the MegaRAC G2 card into the host system.

Step Action

1 Unpack the MegaRAC G2 card (and check jumper settings)

2 Install the optional battery and battery clip

3 Install the optional modem daughterboard

4 Plug in the MegaRAC G2 card into the host system and attach internal cables

5 Connect external cables

6 Confirm the motherboard’s BIOS settings

7 Install the operating system and MegaRAC G2 card’s display adapter drivers

8 Install all American Megatrends MegaRAC G2 Windows Host Components

9 Setup your client system’s Internet browser

10 Connect to the MegaRAC G2 from a client system

11 Load the MegaRAC G2 SDK file for your server board model (OEM version feature)

Note: Inspect the cardboard carton for obvious damage.

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Step 1 Unpack the MegaRAC G2 Card (and check jumper settings)

MegaRAC G2 Card Layout

MegaRAC G2 MAC Address

Your MegaRAC G2 card has a unique MAC address. The MAC address is the only way

to distinguish one MegaRAC G2 card from another when you run programs such as

WinFlash and G2Seek. You can write down your MegaRAC G2 card’s MAC address in

the table below or in Appendix I, MAC Address Map. See the first line for an example.

MAC Address Location Description

00-40-D9-02-9B-3C Server Room, Rack 2, 5

Windows 2000 Advanced

Server, Mail Server

Cont’d

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Step 1 Unpack the MegaRAC G2 Card (and check jumper settings), Continued

Check the following jumpers:

Jumper Setting

JP2 Confirm that pins one and two are shorted

JP6 Confirm that pins one, two and three are open

J5 MegaRAC G2 Feature Connector

This feature connector is primarily used for operating the host system’s motherboard

power and reset switch.

Note: Only the OEM version can utilize the hardware health monitoring capabilities of

MegaRAC G2 feature connector. The hardware health monitoring function requires an

OEM specific cable and Sensor Definition Kit (SDK) file.

Pin Description Pin Description

1 Not Connected 11 Reset_Host #

2 I2C Clock 12 Ground

3 Not Connected 13 Ground

4 Not Connected 14 Not Connected

5 Power_Off # 15 Not Connected

6 I2C Data 16 Ground

7 Not Connected 17 Not Connected

8 Not Connected 18 Not Connected

9 Not Connected 19 Not Connected

10 Not Connected 20 Ground

JP2 Flash Write Enable/Disable

You can write-protect your MegaRAC G2 card’s firmware so that it cannot be flashed.

By default, pins one and two are shorted so that you can flash the firmware.

Pin Description

1 VCC3

2 Write-Protect Enabled

3 Ground

Pin Description

1-2 Flash Write Enable

2-3 Flash Write Disable

JP3 MegaRAC G2 Reset Button

You can short this jumper to reset your MegaRAC G2 card.

Pin Description

1 Ground

2 Reset #

Cont’d

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Step 1 Unpack the MegaRAC G2 Card (and check jumper settings), Continued

JP6 Diagnostic and Recovery Mode Jumper

This jumper is primarily used to recover a failed flash attempt. By shorting pins one and

two, you can place your MegaRAC G2 card into Diagnostics Mode. By shorting pins two

and three, you can place your MegaRAC G2 card into Recovery Mode. See Appendix D,

WinFlash.exe for more information on how to recover your MegaRAC G2 card. By

default, pins one, two and three are open.

Pin Description

1 GP I/O PA7

2 Ground

3 GP I/O PA10

Step 2 Install the Optional Battery and Battery Clip

The MegaRAC G2 on-board battery backup is an optional component. When the

optional battery is installed, your MegaRAC G2 card can stay powered on for 30 minutes

without any external power from the host system or AC adapter.

Installation

To install the Battery Backup Unit, plug the battery cable into the J1 connector and place

the battery pack in between the three mounting holes. Next, align and snap the plastic

battery clip into the three mounting holes over the battery pack. See the diagram on the

right.

Align and snap

the battery clip

into the three

mounting holes

on top side of

the PCB over the

battery backup

unit

Place the battery

in between the three

mouniting holes

Plug the battery cable

into the J1 connector

Cont’d

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Step 2 Install the Optional Battery and Battery Clip, Continued

Charging the Battery Pack

WARNING!

Risk of explosion if battery type used is incorrect.

ONLY use AMI battery part number BAT-LIION-3.6-01.

The optional battery pack is shipped uncharged. The MegaRAC G2 card automatically

starts to charge the battery after you install it. You must charge the battery pack before it

can be used to provide backup power to the MegaRAC G2 card. The minimum time that

the battery must be charged is:

AMI Part Number Description Weight Time to Charge

BAT-LIION-3.6-01 Battery, Li-Ion, 3.6 V, 855/900 mAh on-board

battery pack with mounting brackets

33 g six hours

Note: Li-Ion has no memory effect. Lithium-ion cells offer extended cycle life when cycled at

low depth of discharge.

Storage

If you keep a stock of extra MegaRAC G2 batteries, store them at room temperature.

Note: The recoverable capacity of cells stored for over one year at room temperature and fully

charged is 94%. The retained capacity of these same cells is 87%. This means the self-

discharge rate for a fully charged cell is approximately 150 mAh per year or 427 uAh per

day. The self-discharge rate for cells is non-linear. A partially charged cell has a self-

discharge rate of about 80 uAh per day.

Changing the Battery Pack

The optional MegaRAC G2 battery pack must be replaced every 400 cycles. Cells retain

80% of their original capacity after 400 cycles. A cycle is defined as a full charge (4.2V)

followed by a full discharge (2.8V). Keep in mind that cycling or storing the cells at

elevated temperatures can reduce the cell capacity and cycle life. Cells discharged and

stored at low temperatures can extend the shelf life of the batteries.

Step Action

1 Bring down the operating system properly. Turn the computer power off. Remove the computer cover.

Remove the MegaRAC G2 card.

2 Disconnect the battery pack cable from the J1 jumper on the MegaRAC G2 card. Remove the plastic battery

clip and then replace the Battery Backup Unit.

3 Install a new battery pack and connect the new battery pack to the J1 jumper. Align and snap the plastic

battery clip into the three mounting holes over the battery pack.

4 Reinstall the MegaRAC G2 card into the host system.

Cont’d

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Step 2 Install the Optional Battery and Battery Clip, Continued

Disposing of a Battery Pack

WARNING!

Do not dispose of the MegaRAC G2 optional battery pack by fire. Do not mutilate the battery pack. Do

not damage it in any way. Toxic chemicals can be released if it is damaged. Do not short-circuit the

battery pack.

The material in the battery pack contains heavy metals that can contaminate the

environment. Federal, state, and local laws prohibit disposal of some rechargeable

batteries in public landfills. These batteries must be sent to a specific location for proper

disposal. Call the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation at 678-419-9990 (FAX:

678-419-9986) for an authorized battery disposal site near you. For a list of battery

disposal sites, write to:

Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation

http://www.rbrc.org/

1000 Parkwood Circle

Suite 450

Atlanta, GA 30339

Phone: 678-419-9990

Fax: 678-419-9986

Battery Disposal Laws

IMPORTANT!

Most used Lithium-ion batteries are not classified as hazardous waste under the federal RCRA (Resource

Conservation and Recovery Act). Although Minnesota law requires that Lithium-ion batteries be labeled

“easily removable” from consumer products, and that Lithium-ion batteries must be collected by

manufacturers, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has granted a temporary exemption

from these requirements.

Other Laws in Other Areas

American Megatrends reminds you that you must comply with all applicable battery

disposal and hazardous material handling laws and regulations in the country or other

jurisdiction where you are using an optional battery pack on the MegaRAC G2 card.

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Step 3 Install the Optional Modem Daughterboard

The MegaRAC G2 modem daughterboard is an optional component. Locate JP4 on the

MegaRAC G2 card. It has a series of pinholes that allow you to insert the modem

daughterboard. Match the modem daughterboard and the pin holes so that the pins align

properly. Insert the modem daughterboard by sliding it straight down into the MegaRAC

G2 card. See Appendix G : Modem Daughterboard for more information.

Note: The optional modem is NOT designed for Console Redirection. However, you can still

perform Console Redirection, but it is debilitating and extremely slow.

Step 4 Plug in the MegaRAC G2 Card into the Host System and Attach

Internal Cables

• Physically plug in the MegaRAC G2 card into any available PCI slot inside the host

system.

• Attach the optional MegaRAC G2 feature connector to the motherboard.

• Attach the optional feature connector to the motherboard and chassis Reset

connector.

• Attach the optional feature connector to the motherboard and chassis Power

connector.

• Attach the optional feature connector to the motherboard IPMI connector.

Note: IPMI support is an OEM version feature.

Note: The optional MegaRAC G2 feature connector cable must be custom made for your

specific configuration.

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Step 5 Connect External Cables

• Connect the USB cable from the back of the MegaRAC G2 card to the

motherboard’s USB port.

• Connect your VGA monitor.

• Connect the RJ45 LAN cable from your local network.

• Connect your phone cord from the back of the MegaRAC G2 card to the telephone

wall outlet. (Only if the optional modem daughterboard is installed.)

• Connect your AC adapter. (The AC adapter is an optional component.)

Step 6 Confirm the Motherboard’s BIOS Settings

Power on the motherboard and enter the BIOS. Using the following table, confirm that

your motherboard’s BIOS settings are correct.

BIOS Section Setting

Boot Options> Removable Devices AMI Virtual Floppy

Boot Options> ATAPI CDROM AMI Virtual CDROM

Advanced> PCIPnP> Configuration> Legacy USB Support Enable

Save the BIOS settings and restart the computer.

Note: Make sure that your motherboard BIOS supports Legacy USB devices, USB Boot or Boot

to USB.

Note: On some serverboards, depress the <CTRL>, <ALT>, and <ESC> keys simultaneously to

enter the BIOS. On others use the <F2> keys.

Step 7 Install the Operating System and MegaRAC G2 Drivers

Step Action

1 Install the operating system (if applicable) on the host system.

2 (Not required in Windows 2000/XP) If prompted for the display adapter drivers, install the MegaRAC G2

management board display adapter drivers located on the driver CD in the VGA Drivers folder.

3 (Windows 2000/XP only) When prompted for the virtual floppy drivers, install the MegaRAC G2

management board virtual floppy drivers located on the driver CD in the USB Floppy folder.

Note: Virtual floppy is not supported on all versions of the

MegaRAC G2 card.

4 (Windows 2000/XP only) When prompted for the virtual CD-ROM drivers, install the Windows default CD-

ROM drivers.

Note: Do not use the amivirtfl.inf when prompted to install the virtual CD-ROM drivers.

The

Virtual CD-ROM device does not require any special drivers. You can select the default

option Microsoft Windows provides.

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