Acer ARMC User manual

Remote

Management Card

User’s Guide

MAN-ARMC

03/03/03

Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC) User’s Guide

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Revision History

03/03/03 Initial release.

Preface

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Table of Contents

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

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

Chapter 2 Installing Your ARMC Card ....................................................................................... 3

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

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

ARMC Installation and Setup....................................................................................................... 3

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

ARMC Card Layout .................................................................................................................. 4

ARMC MAC Address................................................................................................................4

J5 ARMC Feature Connector ................................................................................................... 5

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

JP3 ARMC 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 ARMC 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 ARMC Drivers ........................................................... 10

Step 8 Install the Acer-ARMC Windows Host Components ...................................................... 11

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

Step 10 Connect to the ARMC from a Client System................................................................ 19

Step 11 Load the ARMC SDK File for Your Model.................................................................... 23

Chapter 3 Locating Your ARMC Card...................................................................................... 27

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

Locating Your ARMC Card ........................................................................................................ 27

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

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

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

Chapter 4 Using Your ARMC .................................................................................................... 35

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

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

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

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

ARMC Information ..................................................................................................................... 39

System Information .................................................................................................................... 40

Health of the ARMC Card .......................................................................................................... 41

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Host Health Information ............................................................................................................. 42

Loading an SDK File .............................................................................................................. 43

SDK Explained ....................................................................................................................... 46

Show Thresholds.................................................................................................................... 47

Acer 301 Thresholds Explained ............................................................................................. 48

Hide Thresholds ..................................................................................................................... 49

Deleting an SDK File .............................................................................................................. 50

Event Log ................................................................................................................................... 53

Clear Event Logs.................................................................................................................... 54

Refresh Event Logs................................................................................................................ 56

ARMC Card Management.......................................................................................................... 57

Remote Control.......................................................................................................................... 57

Remote Console ........................................................................................................................ 58

Redirection ................................................................................................................................. 59

Setting up Internet Explorer....................................................................................................59

Staring Redirection................................................................................................................. 63

Remote Console Shortcut Key Combinations........................................................................ 64

Console Redirection Window ................................................................................................. 65

Console Redirection Toolbar.................................................................................................. 68

Console Redirection Toolbar Status ...................................................................................... 68

Console Redirection Toolbar Toggle Buttons ........................................................................ 69

Setting up Virtual Floppy on Windows 2000/XP..................................................................... 70

Start Floppy Drive Redirection ............................................................................................... 73

Stop Floppy Drive Redirection................................................................................................ 75

Start CD-ROM Drive Redirection ........................................................................................... 76

Stop CD-ROM Drive Redirection ........................................................................................... 78

Stopping Console Redirection................................................................................................ 79

Crash Screen ............................................................................................................................. 80

ARMC Card Configurations ....................................................................................................... 81

Administrator Setup................................................................................................................ 82

Adding an Administrator .........................................................................................................83

Editing an Administrator ......................................................................................................... 85

Removing an Administrator .................................................................................................... 87

Networking Options ................................................................................................................ 89

Setting up Date and Time....................................................................................................... 91

Maintenance/ Flash ................................................................................................................ 92

Updating Your ARMC Card’s Firmware ................................................................................. 93

Mail Configuration .................................................................................................................. 98

Alert Recipients ...................................................................................................................... 99

Select Your Event Log Policy ............................................................................................... 100

Advanced ARMC Card Configurations .................................................................................... 101

I2C Configuration ................................................................................................................. 101

IPMI Configuration................................................................................................................ 102

Modem Configuration ........................................................................................................... 103

Host Heartbeat ..................................................................................................................... 105

ARMC Server Heartbeat ...................................................................................................... 106

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Appendix A ARMC IPMB I2C Cable .................................................................................... 107

ARMC IPMB I2C Cable Layout................................................................................................ 107

Appendix B WinCuri, LinCuri, and RMConfigApp............................................................. 109

Overview .................................................................................................................................. 109

RMConfigApp........................................................................................................................... 109

User Manager Tab ............................................................................................................... 111

About .................................................................................................................................... 112

Network Configuration Tab................................................................................................... 113

Firmware Flash Tab ............................................................................................................. 114

Advanced Tab ...................................................................................................................... 115

Server Information Tab......................................................................................................... 116

WinCuri .................................................................................................................................... 117

WinCuri.exe Help File........................................................................................................... 117

LinCuri...................................................................................................................................... 119

LinCuri Help File................................................................................................................... 120

Appendix C ARMC Mouse Booster..................................................................................... 123

ARMC Mouse Booster ............................................................................................................. 123

Appendix D ARMC Flash Utility .......................................................................................... 125

ARMC Card Flash Utility .......................................................................................................... 125

Appendix E Troubleshooting : Screen Distortion............................................................. 131

Problem.................................................................................................................................... 131

Solution .................................................................................................................................... 132

Appendix F Serial Over LAN ............................................................................................... 133

Hardware Setup ....................................................................................................................... 133

Internal.................................................................................................................................. 133

External ................................................................................................................................ 134

BIOS ..................................................................................................................................... 135

Connecting using Hyper Terminal ........................................................................................... 136

Appendix G Modem Daughterboard ................................................................................... 139

Overview .................................................................................................................................. 139

Before You Start ...................................................................................................................... 139

Avoid Electro-Static Discharge (ESD).................................................................................. 139

Modem Daughterboard Installation.......................................................................................... 140

Modem Daughterboard Installation Illustration..................................................................... 141

Pin Alignment Illustration...................................................................................................... 141

Configuring the Modem............................................................................................................ 142

Outgoing Calls...................................................................................................................... 142

Incoming Calls...................................................................................................................... 145

Appendix H Port Usage........................................................................................................ 147

Port Usage Table ..................................................................................................................... 147

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Appendix I ARMC MAC Address Map............................................................................... 149

Notes........................................................................................................................................ 150

Appendix J Tree Structure and Description of CD Contents .......................................... 151

ARMC CD ................................................................................................................................ 151

CD Contents......................................................................................................................... 151

Appendix K Host System USB Mouse and Keyboard Considerations for Linux 7.x..... 157

Overview .................................................................................................................................. 157

File Description ........................................................................................................................ 157

Check Your AMIBIOS Settings ................................................................................................ 157

USB Keyboard ......................................................................................................................... 157

USB Mouse.............................................................................................................................. 158

If linking to XFree86….......................................................................................................... 158

Appendix L GtkRConsoleARMC for Linux ........................................................................ 159

Installation ................................................................................................................................ 159

Index ........................................................................................................................................... 161

Preface

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Limitations of Liability

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This manual describes the operation of the Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC).

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Packing List

You should have received the following:

• an Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC)

• one USB cable

• 20-pin flat ribbon cable

• external power adapter

• this Acer Remote Management Card User's Guide (located on the ARMC CD)

• an Acer Remote Management Card Quick Installation Guide

• an ARMC CD

Preface

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Optional Components

The following components do not come with your ARMC Card. You must order these

components separately.

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

• internal battery backup with battery clip

• 20-pin to 3-pin and 4-pin ARMC IPMB I2C 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.

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

• ambient temperature monitoring

• PCI voltages monitoring

• battery voltage monitoring

• RTC

• external RTC for time stamp of events

Power Supply switching logic between 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 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

• I2C sensors

• SDK support for easy customization

• Automatic Server Recovery (ASR)

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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

Server Development Kit

(SDK)

available

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Chapter 2 Installing Your ARMC Card

Before You Start

Avoid Electro-Static Discharge (ESD)

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

components. Keep your ARMC 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.

ARMC Installation and Setup

Use the following steps to install the ARMC card into the host system.

Step Action

1 Unpack the ARMC card (and check jumper settings)

2 Install the optional battery and battery clip

3 Install the optional modem daughterboard

4 Plug in the ARMC 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 ARMC card’s display adapter drivers

8 Install all Acer-ARMC Windows Host Components

9 Setup your client system’s Internet browser

10 Connect to the ARMC from a client system

11 Load the ARMC SDK file for your model

Note: Inspect the cardboard carton for obvious damage.

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Step 1 Unpack the ARMC Card (and check jumper settings)

ARMC Card Layout

ARMC MAC Address

Your ARMC card has a unique MAC address. The MAC address is the only way to

distinguish one ARMC card from another when you run programs such as WinFlash and

RMseek. You can write down your ARMC card’s MAC address in the table below or in

Appendix I, ARMC 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 ARMC Management Board (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 ARMC Feature Connector

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

power and reset switch.

Note: The hardware health monitoring function requires a 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 ARMC 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 ARMC Reset Button

You can short this jumper to reset your ARMC card.

Pin Description

1 Ground

2 Reset #

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Step 1 Unpack the ARMC Management Board (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 ARMC card into Diagnostics Mode. By shorting pins two and

three, you can place your ARMC card into Recovery Mode. See Appendix D,

WinFlash.exe for more information on how to recover your ARMC 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 ARMC on-board battery backup is an optional component. When the optional

battery is installed, your ARMC card can stay powered on for 28 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

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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 Acer battery part number BAT-LIION-3.6-01.

The optional battery pack is shipped uncharged. The ARMC 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 ARMC card. The minimum time that the battery

must be charged is:

Acer 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. Li-Ion batteries are specified to operate between –208C to +608C

for discharge and 08C to +408C for charge.

Storage

If you keep a stock of extra ARMC 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 ARMC 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 ARMC card.

2 Disconnect the battery pack cable or harness from the J1 jumper on the ARMC card.

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

4 Reinstall the ARMC 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 ARMC 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

Acer 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 ARMC card.

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Step 3 Install the Optional Modem Daughterboard

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

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 ARMC 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 ARMC Card into the Host System and Attach Internal

Cables

If you have a BMC on your serverboard, you can use the 4-pins or 3-pins IPMB I2C

connector to monitor the hardware health of the serverboard. Otherwise, please check the

location of 20-pin feature connector on your motherboard and have it connected to

ARMC card at J5.

Attach the optional ARMC feature connector to the motherboard.

Plug the ARMC card into an open 32-bit PCI slot and secure it to the chassis.

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Step 5 Connect External Cables

• Connect the USB cable from the back of the ARMC 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 ARMC card to the telephone wall

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

• Connect your AC adapter.

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 Acer serverboards, depress the <CTRL>, <ALT>, and <ESC> keys simultaneously to

enter the BIOS.

Step 7 Install the Operating System and ARMC 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 ARMC

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

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

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

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

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