MegaRAC™ G3 User’s Guide MAN-840 03/15/04
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction.......................................................................................................... 1 Features ....................................................................................................................................... 1 Chapter 2 Installing Your MegaRAC G3 Card .................................................................... 3 Before You Start ..................................................................................
Table of Contents Chapter 3 Locating Your MegaRAC G3 Card ................................................................... 37 Overview .................................................................................................................................... 37 Locating Your MegaRAC G3 Card ............................................................................................ 37 IP Address Range..............................................................................................
Table of Contents MegaRAC Health ..................................................................................................................... 109 Event Log ................................................................................................................................. 110 Server Health ........................................................................................................................... 111 General Information ...................................................
Table of Contents Modem Daughterboard Installation.......................................................................................... 138 Modem Daughterboard Installation Illustration..................................................................... 139 Pin Alignment Illustration...................................................................................................... 139 Appendix G Port Usage.............................................................................................
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Disclaimer This manual describes the operation of the American Megatrends MegaRAC™ G3 card.
Optional Components The following components do not come with your MegaRAC™ G3 card. You must order these components separately. • • • • internal modem daughterboard (not designed to support Console Redirection) internal battery backup with battery clip MegaRAC G3 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.
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Chapter 1 Introduction Features Feature Key Feature Soft Processor Remote Client Processor System On Chip (SOC) Memory Flash Ethernet LAN On-Board Modem + DAA (Optional) Description • 100% out-of-band • 100% operating system independent • provides out-of-band connectivity • plugs into a mission critical server • half-sized PCI form factor plugs into any PCI slot • industry standard Internet browser (any JavaScript 1.
Features, Continued Feature Communication USB Device Controller for Mouse/Keyboard USB Device Controller for USB Device Controller for USB Hub Serial Port X 3 Debug Support Alert Notification Console Redirection Security Virtual Boot Host Side Operating System Support OEM Development Kit Platform Management Configuration Program (PMCP) 2 MegaRAC G3 User’s Guide Description • 10/100 megabit Ethernet LAN • 56K modem (optional, not designed to support Console Redirection) • TCP/IP • DHCP enabled • SNM
Chapter 2 Installing Your MegaRAC G3 Card Before You Start Avoid Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) can damage the MegaRAC G3 card and other system components. Keep your MegaRAC G3 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.
Step 1 Unpack the MegaRAC G3 Card (and check jumper settings) MegaRAC G3 Card Layout J2 Battery Connector JP2 Serial Port Connector J3 Service Connector JP3 Service Connector JP6 Reset MegaRAC G3 JP10 Optional Modem Connector JP10 JP7 Chassis/Motherboard Reset Switch J5 IPMB J1 USB Port JP4 Chassis/ Motherboard Pwr Switch JP5 Chassis/ Motherboard Pwr Switch J4 Jtag ICE Connector JP8 Chassis/ Motherboard Reset Switch J6 Phone Jack JP10 Optional Modem Connector JP10 (C) 2004 Series 840 Rev-B1 J7
Step 1 Unpack the MegaRAC G3 Card (and check jumper settings), Continued Check the following jumpers: Jumper JP4 JP5 JP6 JP7 JP8 JP11 JP12 JP13 JP14 Note: Setting Confirm that pins one and two are open. Confirm that pins one and two are open. Confirm that pins one and two are open. Confirm that pins one and two are open. Confirm that pins one and two are open. Confirm that pins one and two are shorted. Confirm that pins one, two and three are open.
Step 1 Unpack the MegaRAC G3 Card (and check jumper settings), Continued JP12 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 G3 card into Diagnostics Mode. By shorting pins two and three, you can place your MegaRAC G3 card into Recovery Mode. See Appendix C, Remote Recovery Application (RRA) for more information on how to recover your MegaRAC G3 card. By default, pins one, two and three are open.
Step 2 Install the Optional Battery and Battery Clip The MegaRAC G3 on-board battery backup is an optional component. When the optional battery is installed, your MegaRAC G3 card can stay powered on for 30 minutes without any external power from the host system or AC adapter. BBU (Battery Backup Unit) Installation J2 Battery Connector To install the Battery Backup Unit, plug the battery cable into the J2 Battery connector and place the battery pack in between the three mounting holes.
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 G3 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 G3 card.
Step 2 Install the Optional Battery and Battery Clip, Continued Disposing of a Battery Pack Warning Do not dispose of the MegaRAC G3 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.
Step 3 Install the Optional Modem Daughterboard The MegaRAC G3 modem daughterboard is an optional component. Locate JP10 on the MegaRAC G3 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 G3 card. See Appendix F : Modem Daughterboard for more information.
Step 4 Plug in the MegaRAC G3 Card into the Host System and Attach Internal Cables, Continued J5 IPMB (Intelligent Platform Management Bus) If your motherboard has an IPMB connector, you can connect a cable from J5 on the MegaRAC G3 card to the IPMB connector on your motherboard.
Step 4 Plug in the MegaRAC G3 Card into the Host System and Attach Internal Cables, Continued J9 MegaRAC Feature Connector This feature connector is primarily used for operating the host system’s motherboard power and reset switch. It can also be used to gather I2C bus information from the motherboard.
Step 4 Plug in the MegaRAC G3 Card into the Host System and Attach Internal Cables, Continued JP4 and JP5 Chassis/Motherboard Power Switch JP4 and JP5 can be used in place of the MegaRAC Feature Cable to power on, power off, and power cycle the motherboard. Connect a two pin cable from the motherboard’s Power (Soft On/Off) header to JP4 on your MegaRAC G3 card. Connect the chassis power switch to JP5 on your MegaRAC G3 card.
Step 5 Connect External Cables • • • • • Connect the USB cable from the back of the MegaRAC G3 card to the motherboard’s USB port. Connect your VGA monitor to your MegaRAC G3 card. Connect the RJ45 LAN cable from your local network to your MegaRAC G3 card. Connect your phone cord from the back of the MegaRAC G3 card to the telephone wall outlet. (Only if the optional modem daughterboard is installed.) Connect your AC adapter.
Step 7 Install the Operating System and MegaRAC G3 Drivers, Continued Installing AMI Virtual Floppy Drivers on Microsoft® Windows Operating Systems Microsoft® Windows 2000/2003/XP operating systems need an .INF for the AMI Virtual Floppy device exposed by the G3 card. Note: Step 1 This installation procedure needs to be done one time only on the host system. Once the AMI Virtual Floppy is properly loaded, you can perform floppy redirection without going through any extra steps.
Step 7 Install the Operating System and MegaRAC G3 Drivers, Continued Installing AMI Virtual Floppy Drivers on Microsoft® Windows Operating Systems, Continued Step 2 Action The Hardware Update Wizard begins to search for the drives on the MegaRAC G3 CD. Note: 3 Do NOT use the default file that the Microsoft® Windows operating system presents when it is searching for the AMI Virtual Floppy driver. Instead, select the Specify a Location option and select the .
Step 7 Install the Operating System and MegaRAC G3 Drivers, Continued Installing AMI Virtual Floppy Drivers on Microsoft® Windows Operating Systems, Continued Step 4 Action The Hardware Update Wizard begins to load the AMI Virtual Floppy driver from the MegaRAC G3 CD. Its status is displayed. 5 Once this file is loaded and recognized by the Microsoft® Windows operating system, left click the Finish button.
Step 7 Install the Operating System and MegaRAC G3 Drivers, Continued Installing AMI Virtual Floppy Drivers on Microsoft® Windows Operating Systems, Continued Step 6 18 Action Congratulations! You have successfully installed the AMI Virtual Floppy driver.
Step 8 Install the American Megatrends MegaRAC G3 Windows Software Components American Megatrends MegaRAC G3 Windows Software Components is a collection of MegaRAC G3 host-side and remote access components.
Step 8 Install the American Megatrends MegaRAC G3 Windows Software Components, Continued Follow the steps outlined in the following table to install the American Megatrends MegaRAC G3 Windows Software Components: Step 1 Description Insert your MegaRAC™ G3 CD into the host system. The host system is the system that has the MegaRAC G3 card installed into it. Browse to the following folder and file: CDROM\ServerAgents\Win32\Setup.exe 2 Double left click the Setup.
Step 8 Install the American Megatrends MegaRAC G3 Windows Software Components, Continued Step 3 Description The American Megatrends MegaRAC G3 Windows Host Component setup window opens. Left click the Next button. 4 Skip this step unless the Customer Information window opens. Enter your name and your organization’s name in the appropriate fields. Select the option for Install this application for and left click the Next button. The Setup Type window opens. Select the Complete setup option.
Step 8 Install the American Megatrends MegaRAC G3 Windows Software Components, Continued Step 6 Description The Install Program window opens. Left click the Install button. 7 The Installation Progress window opens.
Step 8 Install the American Megatrends MegaRAC G3 Windows Software Components, Continued Step 8 Description The installation is complete. Left click the Finish button. 9 Repeat steps 1 through 8 on a local network computer that you want to use to access the host system.
Step 9 Setup Your Client Internet Browser You must first setup your Internet browser on the client system before you can redirect the host system’s console or view the Crash screen. Follow the instructions in the table below: Step 1 Description Open Internet Options. To get there, open your Internet Explorer browser, left click Tools and then Internet Options. 2 The Internet Options window opens. Left click the Settings button.
Step 9 Setup Your Client Internet Browser, Continued Step 3 Description The Settings window opens. Left click the Every visit to the page button or Automatically button. Left click the OK button to apply the change and to go back to the Internet Options window. Note: 4 Other settings can cause old data to be displayed when performing operations on the MegaRAC G3. Next, you must setup Internet Explorer to allow the downloading of Signed ActiveX controls and also allow it to run Signed ActiveX controls.
Step 9 Setup Your Client Internet Browser, Continued Step 5 Description The Security Settings window opens. Left click the Enable button under the Download signed ActiveX controls section. 6 Scroll down and left click the Enable button under the Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins section. Left click the OK button.
Step 9 Setup Your Client Internet Browser, Continued Step 7 Description You are prompted with a Warning window. Left click the Yes button to accept the changes to the Internet zone and to go back to the Internet Options window. 8 Left click the Apply button and then the OK button to make the changes. Note: You must restart Internet Explorer before the changes take effect. Note: Remote Console cannot run with any other security settings in Internet Explorer.
Step 10 Connect to the MegaRAC G3 from a Client System In order to connect to the MegaRAC G3 card, you must access the MegaRAC G3 from another system on the same network. This document refers to this other system as the client system. To do this, you must know the MegaRAC G3 card’s IP address. If you have installed the MegaRAC G3 on a network that uses DHCP, you can search the network for the MegaRAC G3 card. To locate and find out its IP address, you must run RacTrendsSeek Locator.
Step 10 Connect to the MegaRAC G3 from a Client System, Continued Step 3 Description Type in your Network Name. In this example, Your Network Name is the Network Name. Next, you must enter a range of IP addresses that you want to search. In this example, the MegaRAC G3 card’s IP address is between 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.1.0. Left click the Add>> button when finished. 4 The name and IP range of the MegaRAC G3 will display in the right field. Place a check in the box next to the range of IP addresses.
Step 10 Connect to the MegaRAC G3 from a Client System, Continued Step 5 Description The name and IP range of the MegaRAC G3 will display in the Selected IP Range window. Left click on the Next button. 6 If the IP range is correct, RacTrendsSeek Locator will locate the MegaRAC G3 card. It will list all MegaRAC cards it has discovered. Note: If more than one MegaRAC G3 card is found, you can distinguish them by the MegaRAC G3 card’s name.
Step 10 Connect to the MegaRAC G3 from a Client System, Continued Step 7 Description In this example, the MegaRAC G3 card’s IP address is 192.168.0.36. Double left click on the IP address to start managing the MegaRAC G3 card and write down its IP address. Left click on the Finish button after RacTrendsSeek Locator discovers all MegaRAC cards. 8 When prompted for the user name and password, enter the following: Field User Name Password Default root superuser Left click the OK button.
Step 11 Load the MegaRAC G3 SDR and Soft Processor (SP) File for Your Server Board Model (OEM VERSION ONLY) The following table is a pictorial description of how to load an SDR and Soft Processor (SP) File: Note: Server Health is an OEM version feature. Step 1 Description The menu bar on the top bar of the GUI has a series of section buttons. Left click on the Configure dropdown menu and then left click the PMCP File Upload menu item. 2 The Host Health Monitoring Files dialog box opens.
Step 11 Load the MegaRAC G3 SDR and Soft Processor (SP) File for Your Server Board Model (OEM VERSION ONLY), Continued Step 3 Description Insert the MegaRAC™ G3 CD and browse to it. Select the MiscTools>Win32>PMCP>datafiles> directory. Select your motherboard manufacturer. In this example, we are using an American Megatrends motherboard, so we will select the AMI folder. Note: You can create your own SDR and Soft Processor (SP) Files using the Platform Management Configuration Program (PMCP) tool.
Step 11 Load the MegaRAC G3 SDR and Soft Processor (SP) File for Your Server Board Model (OEM VERSION ONLY), Continued Step 5 Description Left click the Upload button. 6 Once the SDR and Soft Processor (SP) File is uploaded, you are prompted with verification that the SDR and Soft Processor (SP) File uploaded. 7 Select the Soft Processor (SP) file with the BIN file extension and left click the Open button.
Step 11 Load the MegaRAC G3 SDR and Soft Processor (SP) File for Your Server Board Model (OEM VERSION ONLY), Continued Step 8 Description Left click the Upload button. 9 Once the Soft Processor (SP) file is uploaded, you are prompted with verification that the Soft Processor (SP) file uploaded. You can close the Host Health Monitoring Files dialog box by left clicking the close icon on the upper right corner of the dialog box.
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Chapter 3 Locating Your MegaRAC G3 Card Overview The American Megatrends MegaRAC family of server and system remote management cards can be accessed from anywhere on your Intranet through an Internet browser. This is a great way to maintain your critical server when you are nowhere near it. This chapter explains how to locate your MegaRAC G3 card on your local network.
Locating Your MegaRAC G3 Card, Continued Step 2 Description Left click on the Next button when you see this screen. 3 Type in your Network Name. In this example, Your Network Name is the Network Name. Next, you must enter a range of IP addresses that you want to search. In this example, the MegaRAC G3 card’s IP address is between 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.1.0. Left click the Add>> button when finished.
Locating Your MegaRAC G3 Card, Continued Step 4 Description The name and IP range of the MegaRAC G3 will display in the right field. Place a check in the box next to the range of IP addresses. Left click on the Next button. 5 The name and IP range of the MegaRAC G3 will display in the Selected IP Range window. Left click on the Next button.
Locating Your MegaRAC G3 Card, Continued Step 6 Description If the IP range is correct, RacTrendsSeek Locator will locate the MegaRAC G3 card. It will list all MegaRAC cards it has discovered. Note: 7 If more than one MegaRAC G3 card is found, you can distinguish them by the MegaRAC G3 card’s name. The MegaRAC G3 card’s name consists of the words G3 and the IP address of the MegaRAC G3 card’s NIC. In this example, the MegaRAC G3 card’s IP address is 192.168.0.36.
IP Address Range Type in a unique name for this IP range in the Network Name field. In this example, Your Network Name is the Network Name. Next, you must enter a range of IP addresses that you want to search. In this example, the MegaRAC G3 card’s IP address is between 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.1.0. Left click the Add>> button when finished.
IP Address Range, Continued Note: The Start and End IP addresses can be the same if you only wish to scan for one MegaRAC G3 card with that specific IP address. When you have finished entering all the IP address ranges to be scanned, make sure that they appear correctly in the list box. Confirm that the checkbox next to the IP range you want to search is checked. At this point, you have two options.
IP Address Range, Continued If the IP range is correct, RacTrendsSeek Locator locates all MegaRAC cards. It lists all MegaRAC G3 cards it has discovered. Left click on the Finish button after RacTrendsSeek Locator discovers all MegaRAC G3 cards. Schedule Discovery To schedule a scan, left click on the Set button in the Schedule Discovery box. Select scanning frequency desired and start time and date. Left click on the OK button. Make sure that the IP address ranges to be scanned are checked.
Usage Once the program has been installed and setup, you can access it any time by double left clicking on its icon on the task bar. The screen that was last viewed will appear. Note: 44 To close the RacTrendsSeek Locator utility you must right click on the RacTrendsSeek Locator icon from the task bar and left click the Exit menu option.
Chapter 4 Using Your MegaRAC G3 MegaRAC G3 GUI Overview The MegaRAC G3 has a user-friendly Graphics User Interface (GUI) called the MegaRAC G3 GUI. It is designed to be easy to use. It has a low learning curve because it uses a standard Internet browser. You can expect to be up and running in less than five minutes. This chapter allows you to become familiar with the MegaRAC G3 GUI’s various functions. Each function is described in detail.
MegaRAC G3 GUI Explained After you successfully log into your MegaRAC G3, you are greeted with the MegaRAC G3 GUI. Menu Bar There is a menu bar located at the top of the MegaRAC G3 GUI. It lists the following groups: • • • Manage Group Configure Group View Group You can navigate the menu bar by left clicking on one of the menu items. A drop down menu will appear for each Group.
MegaRAC G3 GUI Explained, Continued Quick Launch Icons There is a quick launch icon section located on the upper area of the MegaRAC G3 GUI. It lists the following icons: • • • • Remote Console General Information User Management Power Control You can navigate these icons with your mouse (or other pointing device) and select them by left clicking on one of the icons. Session Information This section of the MegaRAC G3 GUI allows you to view your user name and permission level.
Manage Group You can left click on the Manage menu item from the menu bar. The following table gives you a brief description of each menu item. Each menu item is explained in more detail further in this section. Function Remote Console Remote Power Control Upgrade Firmware Reset MegaRAC G3 48 MegaRAC G3 User’s Guide Description This menu item allows you to start a Remote Console session with the host system. This menu item allows you to power on, power off, power cycle, and reset the host system.
Remote Console Remote Console is a subsection of the Manage group. The following table describes the information listed in this subsection in detail: Item High Color Quality (16-bit) for fast/LAN Connection Low Color Quality (8-bit) for fast/LAN Connection Low Color Quality (8-bit) for slow/WAN/DSL Connection Description This option allows the MegaRAC G3 to send 16 bits per pixel color. This setting is recommended for faster connection speeds or over a LAN connection.
Redirection The most powerful feature of your MegaRAC G3 is the ability to redirect the host system’s console. To redirect the host system’s console is the ability to manage your host system as if it were physically in front of you, but not. Setting up Internet Explorer You must first setup your Internet browser before you can redirect the host system’s console. Step 1 Description Open Internet Options. To get there, open your Internet Explorer browser, left click Tools and then Internet Options.
Redirection, Continued Setting up Internet Explorer, Continued Step 3 Description The Settings window opens. Left click the Every visit to the page button or Automatically button. Left click the OK button to apply the change and to go back to the Internet Options window. Note: 4 Other settings can cause old data to be displayed when performing operations on the MegaRAC G3.
Redirection, Continued Setting up Internet Explorer, Continued Step 5 Description The Security Settings window opens. Left click the Enable button under the Download signed ActiveX controls section. 6 Scroll down and left click the Enable button under the Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins section. Left click the OK button.
Redirection, Continued Setting up Internet Explorer, Continued Step 7 Description You are prompted with a Warning window. Left click the Yes button to accept the changes to the Internet zone and to go back to the Internet Options window. 8 Left click the Apply button and then the OK button to make the changes. Note: You must restart Internet Explorer before the changes take effect. Note: Remote Console cannot run with any other security settings in Internet Explorer.
Redirection, Continued Staring Redirection Follow the steps in the table below to begin Console Redirection: Step 1 Description Left click the Manage menu item from the MegaRAC G3 menu bar. Left click the Remote Console menu item from the drop down menu. Left click the Remote Console mode that you want to use. 2 The MegaRAC G3 Console Redirection status window opens.
Redirection, Continued Staring Redirection, Continued Step 3 Description The Authentication window opens. Type your Username and Password and click the Login button. 4 The Console Redirection window opens.
Redirection, Continued Remote Console Shortcut Key Combinations The most powerful feature of your MegaRAC G3 is the ability to redirect the host system’s console. To redirect the host system’s console is the ability to manage your host system as if it were physically in front of you, but not.
Redirection, Continued Console Redirection Window Dropdown Menu Item Console Redirection Description This dropdown menu contains the following dropdown menu items: Start Console Redirection This menu item can be used to begin Console Redirection. Stop Console Redirection This menu item can be used to halt Console Redirection. Restart This menu item can be used to stop Console Redirection and then start Console Redirection again.
Redirection, Continued Console Redirection Window, Continued Dropdown Menu Item Keyboard Description This dropdown menu contains the following dropdown menu items: Hold Right CTRL Key This menu item can be used to act as the right-side key when in Console Redirection. Hold Right ALT Key This menu item can be used to act as the right-side key when in Console Redirection. Hold Left CTRL Key This menu item can be used to act as the left-side key when in Console Redirection.
Redirection, Continued Console Redirection Window, Continued Dropdown Menu Item View Description This dropdown menu item contains the Toolbar menu item that allows you to start the Console Redirection toolbar. The following window is a screen capture of the Console Redirection toolbar. Macros This dropdown menu item contains the Record New Macro menu item that allows you to record a set of keystrokes. A good example is when using the MegaRAC G3 in conjunction with a KVM.
Redirection, Continued Console Redirection Toolbar The Console Redirection toolbar allows you to use Console Redirection more easily in full screen mode. The Console Redirection toolbar is a great GUI to use especially if you are not familiar with the shortcut key combinations. Follow the steps in the table below to begin the Console Redirection toolbar: Step 1 Description Left click the View dropdown menu. The dropdown menu will open. Left click on the Toolbar menu item.
Redirection, Continued Console Redirection Toolbar Toggle Buttons Icon Description When you see this icon, it means that the Console Redirection is on. You can left click this icon to stop Console Redirection. When you see this icon, it means that Console Redirection is stopped. You can left click this icon to start Console Redirection. Left click to start mouse synchronization or press the keys. Left click to stop mouse synchronization or press the keys.
Redirection, Continued Start CD-ROM Drive Redirection Follow the steps in the table below to begin the CD-ROM Drive Redirection: Step 1 Description There are two ways to start the CD-ROM Drive Redirection. One way is to use the Console Redirection toolbar. The second way is to use the CDROM Redirection dropdown menu.
Redirection, Continued Start CD-ROM Drive Redirection, Continued Step 2 Description Select whether you want to redirect the CD-ROM drive or a CD image file. Left click the OK button. 3 Select the CD-ROM Drive you want to redirect. Left click the OK button. CD-ROM Drive Redirection will begin immediately.
Redirection, Continued Start CD-ROM Drive Redirection, Continued Step 4 Description If you used the Console Redirection toolbar to start the CD-ROM Drive Redirection, you will see the following: Notice that the CDROM Drive Redirection icon changes. If you used the dropdown menu, there is a check next to the CDROM Redirection menu item.
Redirection, Continued Stop CD-ROM Drive Redirection Follow the steps in the table below to stop the CD-ROM Drive Redirection: Step 1 Description There are two ways to stop the CD-ROM Drive Redirection. One way is to use the Console Redirection toolbar. Simply left click the CD-ROM Drive Redirection icon. The second way is to use the Console Redirection dropdown menu. Left click the Console Redirection dropdown menu. You will notice a check next to the CDROM Redirection menu item.
Redirection, Continued Start Floppy Drive Redirection Follow the steps in the table below to begin the Floppy Drive Redirection: Step 1 Description There are two ways to start the Floppy Drive Redirection. One way is to use the Console Redirection toolbar. The second way is to use the Floppy Redirection dropdown menu.
Redirection, Continued Start Floppy Drive Redirection, Continued Step 2 Description Select whether you want to redirect the floppy drive or a floppy image file. Left click the OK button. 3 Select the Floppy Drive you want to redirect. Left click the OK button. Floppy Drive Redirection will begin immediately.
Redirection, Continued Start Floppy Drive Redirection, Continued Step 4 Description If you used the Console Redirection toolbar to start the Floppy Drive Redirection, you will see the following: Notice that the Floppy Drive Redirection icon changes. If you used the dropdown menu, there is a check next to the Floppy Redirection menu item.
Redirection, Continued Stop Floppy Drive Redirection Follow the steps in the table below to stop the Floppy Drive Redirection: Step 1 Description There are two ways to stop the Floppy Drive Redirection. One way is to use the Console Redirection toolbar. Simply left click the Floppy Drive Redirection icon. The second way is to use the Console Redirection dropdown menu. Left click the Console Redirection dropdown menu. You will notice a check next to the Floppy Redirection menu item.
Redirection, Continued G3 Floppy Image Creator Creating a Floppy Image Follow the steps in the table below to create a floppy image to use during device redirection. Using an image file is desirable because it is faster than redirecting from the actual floppy disk. It is also more convenient to have a series of floppy images stored on a CD or on a local or networked hard disk drive. Step 1 Description Open the Floppy Image Creator program.
Redirection, Continued Creating a Floppy Image, Continued Step 3 Description Select the floppy drive that you want to create the floppy image from. Select a location where you want the image to be stored and give it a file name. In this example, the file name is SampleImage.dat. Left click the Start button to begin the floppy image creation. 4 A progress dialog box opens displaying the status of the image creation.
Redirection, Continued Creating a Floppy Image, Continued Step 5 Description Once the floppy image is created, a confirmation dialog box opens. Left click the OK button. 6 Congratulations! You have successfully created a floppy image to use to during device redirection. Left click the Exit button to close the Floppy Image Creator program.
Redirection, Continued Transferring a Floppy Image to a Floppy Disk Follow the steps in the table below to transfer a floppy image to a floppy disk. Step 1 Description Open the Floppy Image Creator program. 2 Select Transfer an Image file from a file to a Floppy Media and left click the Next button.
Redirection, Continued Transferring a Floppy Image to a Floppy Disk, Continued Step 3 Description Left click the Browse button to locate the floppy image file that you want to copy to the floppy disk. 4 In this example, the file name is SampleImage.dat. Left click the image file to select it and left click the Open button.
Redirection, Continued Transferring a Floppy Image to a Floppy Disk, Continued Step 5 Description Left click the Start button to begin the image transfer to the floppy disk. 6 A progress dialog box opens displaying the status of the image transfer.
Redirection, Continued Transferring a Floppy Image to a Floppy Disk, Continued Step 7 Description Once the floppy image is transferred, a confirmation dialog box opens. Left click the OK button. 8 Congratulations! You have successfully transferred a floppy image to a floppy disk. Left click the Exit button to close the Floppy Image Creator program.
Redirection, Continued Follow the steps in the table below to stop Console Redirection: Step 1 Description Left click the Console Redirection dropdown menu item from the toolbar. The dropdown menu will appear. Left click Stop Console Redirection. Note: You can press the key and the key to stop Console Redirection. Note: You can left click on the Stop Redirection icon on the toolbar to stop Console Redirection. 2 The following Console Redirection message box will appear.
Remote Power Control The Control Host Power dialog box is a subsection of the Manage group. The Control Host Power allows you to reset, power off, power on, and power cycle the host system remotely. Name Reset Icon Power Off Power On Power Cycle Current System State 78 MegaRAC G3 User’s Guide none Description Left click this button to reset the host system. Left click this button to power down the host system. Left click this button to power up the host system.
Upgrade Firmware The Upgrade Firmware Wizard dialog box is a subsection of the Manage group. The Upgrade Firmware Wizard will help you upgrade your MegaRAC G3’s firmware. Warning DO NOT CLOSE THE WINDOW USING THE CLOSE BUTTON (X) ON THE TITLE BAR WHEN THE MEGARAC G3 IS IN UPGRADE MODE. USE THE CANCEL BUTTON ONLY! Note: The firmware upgrade process is a crucial operation. Make sure that the chances of a power or connectivity loss are minimal when performing this operation.
Upgrade Firmware, Continued Updating Your MegaRAC G3’s Firmware Follow the steps in the table below to update your MegaRAC G3’s firmware: Step 1 Description Left click the Enter Upgrade Mode button. 2 The following dialog appears: Preparing to upgrade firmware.
Upgrade Firmware, Continued Updating Your MegaRAC G3’s Firmware, Continued Step 3 Description Left click the Browse button to locate the firmware (*.IMA) update file. 4 Locate the firmware file and select it. Left click the Open button.
Upgrade Firmware, Continued Updating Your MegaRAC G3’s Firmware, Continued Step 5 Description Left click the Upload button to go to the next step. 6 The MegaRAC G3 firmware wizard will begin to check the existing firmware against the firmware file you are trying to load.
Upgrade Firmware, Continued Updating Your MegaRAC G3’s Firmware, Continued Step 7 Description Once it verifies the image, the following dialog box appears: 8 Left click the OK button. If the dialog box prompted that an update is necessary, left click the Flash button. If the wizard determined that no flash is necessary, you can left click the Cancel button. Note: Even if you choose to cancel the firmware flash operation, the MegaRAC G3 must be reset.
Upgrade Firmware, Continued Updating Your MegaRAC G3’s Firmware, Continued Step 10 Description When you see this screen, it means that the firmware image is being upgraded. Once the upgrade’s progress reaches 100%, it is complete. The MegaRAC G3 will reset itself. You must close the browser and reconnect to the MegaRAC G3 once this process is complete. 11 After the Firmware Upgrade Wizard has been completed successfully, the MegaRAC G3 will automatically reset itself.
Reset MegaRAC G3 The Reset MegaRAC G3 menu item is a subsection of the Manage group. The Reset MegaRAC G3 is used to reset your MegaRAC G3 card. Follow the steps in the table below to reset your MegaRAC G3 card: Step 1 Description Left click the Manage menu item and then the Reset MegaRAC G3 menu item. 2 A confirmation dialog box opens. Left click the OK button to verify that you want to reset the MegaRAC G3 card.
Reset MegaRAC G3, Continued Step 3 86 Description The MegaRAC G3 card resets itself. You are prompted to close Internet Explorer and log back into the MegaRAC G3 card. Left click the Close button.
Configure Group You can left click on the Configure menu item from the menu bar. The following table gives you a brief description of each menu item. Each menu item is explained in more detail further in this section. Function Users Network Firewall Alert Notification Date & Time Serial Port SSL Certificate PMCP File Upload IPMI Configuration Server OS Monitoring & Recovery Description This menu item allows you to administer users that can access the MegaRAC G3 and host system.
Users The Users screen is a subsection of the Configure group. This page allows you to configure the administrators who have access to the MegaRAC G3. The following table describes the information listed in this subsection in detail: Item Username Description This field displays a list of all users who are able to access this MegaRAC G3. Note: Description Add Button Remove Button Properties Button Close Button The default administrator is root. It is prudent for you to change the root password.
Users, Continued Adding Users Follow the steps in the table below to add an account: Step 1 Description Left click the Add button. 2 Enter a user name in the Username field. Your user name must be at least four characters long and no more than 12 characters long. User names are case-sensitive and must start with an alphabetical character. You can also enter a short description of the account in the Description field. Enter a password in the Password field.
Users, Continued Removing Users Follow the steps in the table below to remove an account: Step 1 Description Left click an account from the Username field. Once the account that you want to remove is highlighted, left click the Remove button. 2 A confirmation dialog box opens. Left click the OK button to confirm deletion or left click the Cancel button to cancel.
Users, Continued Viewing and Editing Users Follow the steps in the table below to view and edit an account’s access rights and properties: Step 1 Description Left click an account from the Username field. Once the account you want to view and edit is highlighted, left click the Properties button. 2 Here you can change the password, description, permissions, and access rights. After you have viewed and edited the account information, left click the OK button.
Network Left click the Network menu item to configure the Network parameters of the MegaRAC G3. The Network Settings dialog box opens: The following table describes the information listed in this subsection in detail: Item MAC Address Configuration Method Description This field displays the MegaRAC G3’s MAC address. This field allows you to configure the MegaRAC G3’s IP address statically or dynamically.
Network, Continued Item IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Apply Button Note: Description Use the following IP address This option allows you to configure the MegaRAC G3’s IP address with a static IP. The IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway fields will become editable when this option is selected. This field allows you to set the MegaRAC G3’s IP address. This field allows you to set the Subnet Mask The MegaRAC G3 resides on. This field allows you to set the MegaRAC G3’s Gateway access address.
Firewall Left click the Firewall menu item to configure the IP access parameters of the MegaRAC G3. The Firewall Settings dialog box opens. Here you can enter IP addresses to block or allow. You can also specify which ports to block or allow. Left click the Blocked Sites tab to enter a range of IP addresses that you want to block. Left click the Trusted Sites tab to enter a range of IP addresses that you want to always allow.
Firewall, Continued Once you left click the Add button on either the Blocked Sites or Trusted Sites, the following dialog box opens. Item Start IP Address Subnet Mask Protocol All Ports Ports Range Starting Port Ending Port OK button Cancel button Note: Description This field allows you to enter the start address of the subnet you want to either block or always allow. This field allows you to enter the specific subnet of the IP address range that you want to use.
Alert Notification Left click the Alert Notification menu item to configure how alerts are sent from the MegaRAC G3 card. The Alert Notification dialog box opens. Here you can set SNMP destinations and email destinations.
Date & Time Left click the Date & Time menu item to configure the date and time on your MegaRAC G3 card. The Set Date & Time dialog box opens. Here you can set the current date and time on your MegaRAC G3 card. You can also have it synchronized with a Network Time Protocol (NTP) server.
Serial Port Left click the Serial Port menu item to configure the serial port on your MegaRAC G3 card. The Serial Port Settings dialog box opens. Here you can set the baud rate, data bit, parity, stop bits, flow control settings.
SSL Certificate Left click the SSL Certificate menu item to configure the security parameters of the MegaRAC G3. The Upload SSL Certificate dialog box opens. Here you can upload an SSL Certificate and SSL Private Key to use when accessing your MegaRAC G3. Use the Browse button to search for your SSL Certificate or Private Key. Both types of files have a PEM file extension.
SSL Certificate, Continued Once you upload the certificates, left click the OK button to reset your MegaRAC G3. You can now access your MegaRAC G3 securely using the following format in your IP Address field from your Internet browser: https:// For example, if your MegaRAC G3’s IP address is 192.168.0.30, enter the following: https://192.168.0.30 Notice the after . Note: You must accept the certificate before you are able to access your MegaRAC G3 again.
PMCP File Upload Left click the PCMP File Upload menu item to upload a PMCP file to your MegaRAC G3 card. The following table is a pictorial description of how to load an SDR and Soft Processor (SP) File: Note: Step 1 Server Health is an OEM version feature. Description The menu bar on the top bar of the GUI has a series of section buttons. Left click on the Configure dropdown menu and then left click the PMCP File Upload menu item.
Step 2 Description The Host Health Monitoring Files dialog box opens. Left click the Browse button.
PMCP File Upload, Continued Step 3 Description Insert the MegaRAC™ G3 CD and browse to it. Select the MiscTools>Win32>PMCP>datafiles> directory. Select your motherboard manufacturer. In this example, we are using an American Megatrends motherboard, so we will select the AMI folder. Note: You can create your own SDR and Soft Processor (SP) Files using the Platform Management Configuration Program (PMCP) tool. Note: 4 The Choose File browse window differs from operating system to operating system.
PMCP File Upload, Continued Step 5 Description Left click the Upload button. 6 Once the SDR and Soft Processor (SP) File is uploaded, you are prompted with verification that the SDR and Soft Processor (SP) File uploaded. 7 Select the Soft Processor (SP) file with the BIN file extension and left click the Open button.
PMCP File Upload, Continued Step 8 Description Left click the Upload button. 9 Once the Soft Processor (SP) file is uploaded, you are prompted with verification that the Soft Processor (SP) file uploaded. You can close the Host Health Monitoring Files dialog box by left clicking the close icon on the upper right corner of the dialog box.
IPMI Configuration Left click the IPMI Configuration menu item to configure the MegaRAC G3 card to read data from an onboard baseboard management controller (BMC) on the motherboard/ server board.
Server OS Monitoring & Recovery Left click the Server OS Monitoring & Recovery menu item to configure operating system monitoring and recovery methods.
View Group You can left click on the View menu item from the menu bar. The following table gives you a brief description of each menu item. Each menu item is explained in more detail further in this section. Function MegaRAC Health Event Log Server Health General Information Last Saved Crash Screen 108 MegaRAC G3 User’s Guide Description This menu item allows you to view the health information of the MegaRAC G3 card. This menu item allows you to view and clear the event logs.
MegaRAC Health Left click the MegaRAC Health menu item to view the health information of the MegaRAC G3 card.
Event Log Left click the Event Log menu item to view and clear the event logs.
Server Health Left click the Server Health menu item to view the host system’s health information based on the sensor readings and platform management configuration information.
General Information General Information : Version Parameter Firmware Version Firmware Build Date Description This field gives the MegaRAC G3’s firmware version number. This field gives the MegaRAC G3’s build date. It is in the following format: MONTH DAY YEAR Firmware Build Time This field gives the MegaRAC G3’s build time. It is in the following format: HOUR:MIN:SEC Firmware Description Floppy Firmware Version This field displays a short description of the firmware.
General Information, Continued General Information : Features Parameter Virtual Floppy Virtual CDROM Virtual Keyboard/Mouse KVM over IP Support Description This field displays whether or not floppy redirection is available. This field displays whether or not CD-ROM redirection is available. This field displays the type of emulation is used for the keyboard and mouse. USB emulation is not available in this version of MegaRAC G3. This field displays whether or not KVM over IP is supported.
Last Saved Crash Screen This menu item allows you to view the last text-based screen in the event that the host system locks up or freezes during a blue screen. This is useful because it allows you to troubleshoot the host system. You will be prompted to login. Note: To view the Crash Screen, you need to have Java™ Runtime Environment (JRE) installed. The Crash Screen viewer is a Java™ Applet and therefore needs JRE. Visit the following website for the JRE installation files: http://java.sun.
Appendix A MegaRAC Feature Cable MegaRAC Feature Cable Layout Note: If you do not have an American Megatrends Olympus II (series 821) motherboard, you cannot use the I2C connector to monitor the hardware health of the motherboard. Note: If you do not use the chassis power on switch or chassis reset switch pins, you should place a plastic cap on them so that they do not short your motherboard. Do not use a standard jumper. It will short the connection.
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Appendix B G3ConfigApp Overview The MegaRAC G3 card is normally configured through the Internet browser-based Remote Access Companion for MegaRAC G3. You can also configure your MegaRAC G3 card through the G3ConfigApp utility. The G3ConfigApp utility is a GUI-based program that runs in Microsoft Windows. G3ConfigApp Step 1 Description The G3ConfigApp program allows you to configure the MegaRAC G3 card. You can run the G3ConfigApp program from the host system or from a client system.
G3ConfigApp, Continued Step 3 Description If you are running the G3ConfigApp program from a remote system, select the second radial button labeled ‘I want to connect to a G3 on the network’. Type in the MegaRAC G3 card’s IP address in the field to the right of Card IP. Type in your user name and password in the appropriate fields and left click on the Ok button. You must know the MegaRAC G3 card’s IP address before running the G3ConfigApp program from a remote system.
G3ConfigApp, Continued User Manager Tab The User Manager tab allows you to manage the MegaRAC G3 card’s users. Here you can add, delete, and modify users. Field/ Button Add Button Remove Button Properties Button Exit Button Description The Add button allows you to add a new administrator to the MegaRAC G3 card’s user list. The user name must be no more than eight characters long. The Remove button allows you to delete an existing administrator from the user list.
G3ConfigApp, Continued Adding a User The Add User fields are explained below: Field/ Button User Name Description Password Description You can enter the name of this account in this field. You can enter a short description for this account. You can use this field to enter the account password. Note: Confirm Password Permissions The password must be a minimum of eight characters and a maximum of sixteen characters. Use alphanumeric characters for better security. The password is case-sensitive.
G3ConfigApp, Continued User Properties Field/ Button User Name Description Change Password New Password Description The selected MegaRAC G3 card user is displayed in this field. It cannot be changed. You can view and modify the short description for this account. Left click this box if you want to change the user’s password. After you check the Change Password box, you can use this field to enter the new password.
G3ConfigApp, Continued Network Configuration Tab The Network Configuration tab allows you to change the way the MegaRAC G3 card connects to the network. By default, the MegaRAC G3 card obtains an IP address dynamically via DHCP. You can change this by specifying the IP address, network mask, and gateway.
G3ConfigApp, Continued Advanced Tab The Advanced tab allows you to force your MegaRAC G3 card’s on-board NIC to a specific MAC address. The Advanced fields are explained below: Field/ Button Current MAC Address New MAC Address Apply Button Reset the card now Button Exit Button Description The Current MAC Address field displays your current MegaRAC G3 card’s MAC address. The New MAC Address field allows you to specify a new MAC address.
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Appendix C MegaRAC G3 Remote Recovery Application (RRA) MegaRAC G3 Card Remote Recovery Application (RRA) The Remote Recovery Application (RRA) is a recovery tool that can be executed from a remote client system located on the same network as the MegaRAC G3 card. You can use it to recover a failed flash attempt. To run the MegaRAC G3 Remote Recovery Application (RRA), double left click on the RRA.exe icon. Note: You must physically set the MegaRAC G3 card you want to recover into Recovery Mode.
MegaRAC G3 Card Remote Recovery Application (RRA), Continued Step 1 Description Left click the Card Settings button to begin. 2 The Active Cards in Recovery Mode screen appears and starts to search for MegaRAC G3 cards in Recovery Mode. Left click the MegaRAC G3 card’s MAC address that you want to configure.
MegaRAC G3 Card Remote Recovery Application (RRA), Continued Step 3 Description The Card Settings screen appears. The Card Setting fields are explained in the table below: Field/ Button Select Card Number dropdown box MAC Address Description The MegaRAC G3 Remote Recovery Application (RRA) automatically assigns a card number to the MegaRAC G3 card that it locates in Recovery Mode. This is helpful when you are trying to flash more than one MegaRAC G3 card.
MegaRAC G3 Card Remote Recovery Application (RRA), Continued Step 4 Description The Flash Related Operation screen appears. The Flash Related Operation buttons are explained in the table below: 5 Button Description Get Flash Information Left click the Get Flash Information button to get flash information. Button Program (Write) Flash Left click the Program (Write) Flash button to continue with the flashing Button function. Back Button Left click the Back button to go to the previous screen.
MegaRAC G3 Card Remote Recovery Application (RRA), Continued Step 6 Description When you left click the Program (Write) Flash button, the Flash Dialog screen appears. Left click the Select an Image to flash button to select an image (*.IMA) to flash. Note: Make sure that the file attributes of the image file are NOT Read-Only. If they are, you will receive and the following error message: Left click the Open button to select the image.
MegaRAC G3 Card Remote Recovery Application (RRA), Continued Step 7 Description Select how you want to flash the image to the MegaRAC G3 card. You can select to flash one or multiple sections or simply flash the Full Image. Note: It is recommended that you flash the Full Image if a failed flash has occurred. If you select Full Image, you also have the option to flash the Boot Loader. Select the Flash Block Size.
Appendix D Troubleshooting Screen Distortion Problem The screen on the host system is blurry when using screen resolutions lower than 1024x768. This happens when you use both console redirection and the physical terminal on the host system. Clarity Image Normal Blurry Symptom The MegaRAC G3 card's VGA chip has both a digital and analog signal. See the picture below. The digital signal is the FPD. The analog signal is the Monitor.
Screen Distortion, Continued Symptom, Continued When the analog signal is set lower than 1024x768 (for example: 800x600), the MegaRAC G3 card’s video controller will use ratio metric expansion to bring the screen to 1024x768. Because of this, the screen will become blurry. Solution To correct this, set the screen resolution on the host system to 1024x768.
BMC Not Responding Problem The BMC does not respond. Symptom You cannot power off, power on, or power cycle the host system. You cannot obtain Host System health information. Solution Make sure that in IPMI configuration "Use server's onboard BMC to access health information" is checked. Confirm that the BMC I2C address needs to be set to 0X20. When the BMC is in locked state the user cannot get the sensor information. In order to make the BMC come out of that state the system needs to be rebooted.
Cannot Power On the Host System Remotely Problem Cannot remotely power on, power off, or power cycle the host system. Symptom When connected to the MegaRAC G3 remotely (using the GUI), power on, power off, and power cycle does not work properly. Solution The user should make sure that the feature cable is connected properly from the G3 card and the host system’s main board and chassis. The wall AC adapter must be connected to the MegaRAC G3 card in order for power control options to operate properly.
Appendix E Serial Over LAN Hardware Setup You can use an external serial port connector and null modem cable to setup the MegaRAC G3 to perform Serial over LAN operations. To do this, you must have an external 9-pin serial port connector and cable plugged into the MegaRAC G3 card’s serial port connector at JP2.
Hardware Setup, Continued BIOS After you have established a physical connection from your host system’s serial port to you MegaRAC G3 card, you must enable Remote Access in your AMIBIOS. Step 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 136 MegaRAC G3 User’s Guide Description From the host system’s terminal, enter the AMIBIOS setup. Confirm that your Onboard Serial Port you are using is enabled. Enter the Remote Access Configurations menu. Set the Remote Access setting to [Serial].
Appendix F Modem Daughterboard Overview The optional modem allows the MegaRAC G3 card to do the following: Feature configure and reset the MegaRAC G3 card update the MegaRAC G3 card’s firmware view the MegaRAC G3 card’s health information and event log view the host system’s health information remotely control the host system’s hardware reset and power cycle serial over modem text redirection Instructions located… this appendix and Chapter 4 : Using Your MegaRAC G3 this appendix and Chapter 4 : Using You
Before You Start, Continued Avoid Electro-Static Discharge (ESD), Continued 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.
Modem Daughterboard Installation, Continued Modem Daughterboard Installation Illustration Nylon Nut Modem Daughterboard MegaRAC G3 Nylon Screw Pin Alignment Illustration M o Th unt re e M o Tw unt o Pi ns Pi ns Empty Empty M o Ni unt ne Pi M o Ei unt gh tP i ns ns Empty Empty Appendix F : Modem Daughterboard 139
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Appendix G Port Usage Port Usage Table Port 5121 Protocol TCP Purpose Remote Keyboard and Mouse data (iUSB HID) 5120 TCP CD Redirection (iUSB – CD) 5123 7578 TCP TCP Floppy Redirection (iUSB- Floppy) Video Redirection 6577 TCP (& SSL) CURI (API) (Same is used for SSL) 161 UDP SNMP V3 Access 3072 UDP Trap out port 80 HTTP over TCP Web Server & CLIP 443 HTTPS over TCP Web Server & CLIP Direction Bi-directional.
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Appendix H MAC Address 00-40-D9-02-9B-3C MAC Address Map Location Server Room, Rack 2, 5 Description Windows 2003 Advanced Server, Mail Server Appendix H : MAC Address Map 143
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Appendix I Host System USB Mouse and Keyboard Considerations for Linux 7.x Overview This appendix describes how to set up the USB keyboard and mouse on the host system running RedHat Linux 7.x so that they can be redirected. Note: For RedHat Linux 8.x, disregard these instructions. File Description This package contains two files as described below: MOUSEC~1 RPM 118,299 11-28-01 16:43 README.PDF mouseconfig-4.22-1.i386.
USB Mouse There are two possible scenarios: • • Step 1 If you first used a PS/2 mouse to install the Linux and you now want to add USB mouse support, follow the steps in the table below. If you first use a USB mouse to install the Linux and you now want to add PS/2 mouse support, reboot the computer to allow Linux to configure and reallocate the interrupt resources for both the USB mouse and PS/2 mouse. After that, follow the steps in the table below.
Index A Adding a User, 120 Adding Users, 89 Advanced Tab, 123 Alert Notification, 2, 87, 96 Avoid Electro-Static Discharge (ESD), 3, 137, 138 B Battery Disposal Laws, 9 BBU (Battery Backup Unit) Installation, 7 Before You Start, 3, 137, 138 BIOS, 2, 3, 14, 136, 145 BMC Not Responding, 133 C Cannot Power On the Host System Remotely, 134 Changing the Battery Pack, 8 Charging the Battery Pack, 8 Check Your AMIBIOS Settings, 145 Complete Flash, 134 Configure Group, 46, 87 Console Redirection Toolbar, 60, 61 C
MegaRAC Health, 108, 109 Menu Bar, 46 Modem Daughterboard, 10, 137, 138, 139 Modem Daughterboard Installation, 138, 139 N Network, 29, 38, 41, 49, 87, 92, 93, 97, 122, 126 Network Configuration Tab, 122 O Other Laws in Other Areas, 9 P Pin Alignment Illustration, 139 PMCP File Upload, 32, 87, 101, 103, 104, 105 Port Usage, 141 Port Usage Table, 141 Q Quick Launch Icons, 47 R Redirection, ix, 1, 2, 10, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75
