ASUS Control Center Express User Manual Version: 01.
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Contents About this guide........................................................................................ viii Chapter 1: Getting Started 1.1 Setting up....................................................................................... 1-2 1.1.1 Installing ASUS Control Center Express (ACCE)............ 1-2 1.1.2 Logging in to ASUS Control Center Express................... 1-6 1.2 1.1.3 Changing the account password...................................... 1-7 1.1.
Contents Chapter 3: Deploy Management 3.1 3.2 3.3 Deploying agents.......................................................................... 3-2 3.1.1 Automatically scanning and deploying to devices............ 3-3 3.1.2 Scanning an IP range...................................................... 3-5 3.1.3 Adding and deploying to devices..................................... 3-7 3.1.4 Editing device information................................................ 3-9 3.1.5 Installing Agents manually....
Contents 4.10 4.11 BIOS............................................................................................. 4-19 4.10.1 BIOS Flash Management............................................... 4-19 4.10.2 BIOS Setting.................................................................. 4-24 Installer........................................................................................ 4-26 4.11.1 Downloading drivers / applications / BIOS..................... 4-26 4.11.
Contents 5.9 Remote Desktop (KVM - 8117)................................................... 5-49 5.10 USB Redirection.......................................................................... 5-52 5.11 5.10.1 Sharing an image........................................................... 5-53 5.10.2 Sharing a local drive...................................................... 5-53 Smart BIOS.................................................................................. 5-54 5.11.1 5.
Contents 8.4 Submit Feedback........................................................................ 8-27 8.5 Backup and Restore................................................................... 8-28 8.5.1 Backing up ASUS Control Center Express data and settings........................................................................... 8-28 8.5.2 Restoring ASUS Control Center Express data and settings...........................................................................
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when using and configuring ASUS Control Center Express (ACCE). How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: 1. Chapter 1: Getting Started This chapter provides a quick overview of ASUS Control Center Express, and how to install and set it up. 2. Chapter 2: Main Menu Overview This chapter describes the functions available on the main control panel. 3.
Conventions To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
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Chapter 1 Chapter 1: Getting Started Getting Started This chapter provides a quick overview of ASUS Control Center Express, and how to install and set it up.
1.1 Setting up 1.1.1 1-2 Installing ASUS Control Center Express (ACCE) 1. Please visit the product website of your ASUS product to download the ASUS Control Center Express installer. 1. Unzip the installation file then execute Setup.exe. You should be guided to install vcredist_x64, vcredist_x86, and ASUS Control Express respectively.
2. 3. Select the folder you would like to install ASUS Control Center Express to; we recommend using the default folder, then click Next once you have finished. • Click on Browse... to select a new path to install ASUS Control Center Express. • Click on Disc Cost... to view the server disk space and disk space required to install ASUS Control Center Express. Click on Next to begin the installation.
4. Once in the Port Setting page, you may adjust the default set ports if your working environment is already using a port that is displayed. Once you have finished adjusting the ports or if you wish to use the default ports, click on Next. Https Port Main ASUS Control Center Express server log in port. Connection Port Main ASUS Control Center Express server and client device connection port. Main ASUS Control Center Express server auto deploy port.
5. 6. Select and check the options you wish to execute during the installation, then click Next. • Launch ASUS Control Center Express after install finished: Launches ASUS Control Center Express after the installation has finished. • Clear original configuration: (not recommended) Remove previously set data of ASUS Control Center Express. If you wish to use this option, we recommend you backup the data of your ASUS Control Center Express. Please wait while ASUS Control Center Express is installing.
7. Once the installation is completed, click on Close to finish the installation. 1.1.2 Logging in to ASUS Control Center Express 1-6 1. Launch the ASUS Control Center Express by double clicking the ASUS Control Center Express.exe application . 2. Enter your Account and Password. Click Login to enter the ASUS Control Center Express main menu. • The default account is administrator, and the default password is admin.
1.1.3 1. Changing the account password Log in with the default account and password. • The default account is administrator, and the default password is admin. • The account and password is case sensitive. 2. Click on the Settings. icon located at the top right menu bar, then click on 3. Click on the account to enter a new password, then click on Update to save the changes made.
1.1.4 Activating your license key • Each client device you deploy an agent to will require a license key. • Please use the Import function if you already have a list of license keys to import or a previously exported list of license keys available. For more details on License Keys please refer to 8.1.4 License. 1. Locate the License Key on the ASUS Control Center Express card bundled in your motherboard’s giftbox. 2. Click on the 3. Click on Add Key. 4.
1.2 Main menu overview You can toggle between Classic and Graphic views by clicking on . A brief overview of both views of ASUS Control Center Express is displayed as below: The screenshots in this section are for reference only.
Menu bar items: The menu bar on the top of the screen has the following menu items: Top menu bar items Description Switch view Switches user interface. Report generator Generates graphs and reports of the online/offline status of client devices, and also generates lists and reports of software installation and hardware.
This chapter describes the functions available on the main control panel.
2.1 Dashboard overview The System Overview allows you to view activity alerts and event logs to monitor client devices in real time. Connection This graph displays a summary of the connection status of all client devices. Color Green Blue Yellow Red Status Online Maintenance Standby Offline Hardware Sensor This graph displays a summary of the hardware status of all client devices.
2.1.1 Switching sensor views You can customize the information shown on the Connection, Hardware Sensor, and Utilization graphs by clicking on the graph keys to display or hide a specific group. You can also click on the top right corner of each graph to switch between pie graph and bar graph views.
2.1.2 Event Log The Event Log displays the status of all client devices in real time, allowing you to keep track of the status changes of your client devices at a quick glance. You can also click on the top right corner of the Event Log block to expand the Event Log to view a detailed list of the event items. You may add or edit notification rules for events to be shown on the Event Log from the Notification Rule Management menu. For more information, please refer to 8.1.2 Rule management.
2.2 Device overview The Device overview lists all your client devices and also allows you to search for client devices using keywords, export the list of client devices, or perform actions on selected client devices using the function shortcut. Search bar Devices list 2.2.1 Filtering client devices To clear the filter and view all devices, click on Clear in the Search bar.
• To filter the devices using Devices list: 1. Hover over the column you wish to use as your filter criteria in the Devices list. 2. Click on , then select the filter rule (Equals, Not equal, Starts with, Ends with, Contains, Not contains) and enter the keyword to search. • • Click on the name of a column header to sort the filter results alphabetically, in ascending or descending order.
2.2.2 Redirecting to device information You can view the device information of a device by clicking on a cell for a client device in the device overview list. You can view more detailed information on the client device, or operate different functions available for the client device on the device information page. For more information on the device information page, please refer to Chapter 4 Device Information. 2.2.
2.2.5 Creating client device groups Group client devices on the client device list into groups according to your needs. Using the group function and filter function, you can quickly locate, view, and manage client devices. You can also apply notification rule settings to these groups, or easily add devices which appear on reports from the Report generator to existing groups. To create a new device group: 2-8 1. Click on Group. 2. Select New group from the drop down menu. 3.
4. 5. Select the devices you wish to add to the group, then click Group and click . • Click on to remove the selected devices from the group. • Click on to delete the group. Click Yes on the confirmation window, then click OK to finish adding devices to a group.
2.2.6 Using shortcut functions You can perform certain actions or schedule tasks for the client devices. 1. Select the device(s) you would like to perform an action on. 2. Click on Select function, and select the function you would like to use. Please refer to the table below for a brief summary of each function. • For more details on the following functions listed below, please refer to - USB Redirection: 5.10 USB Redirection - Set password: 5.4.
Restart Computer Restart the selected device(s). Power off the selected device(s). Power Off Power on the selected device(s). Remote Control A powered off client device can only be powered on if it supports Wake on LAN. Power On 8117-Control Restart Computer Restart the selected device(s) through RTL8117. Force Power OFF Force a 4 second power off of the selected device(s) through RTL8117. Power OFF Power off the selected device(s) through RTL8117.
Security Enable Regedit Enable Windows Registry Editor on device(s). Disable Regedit Disable Windows Registry Editor on device(s). Enable USB Enable the USB ports on device(s). Disable USB Disable the USB ports on device(s). USB Read Only Set the USB ports to Read Only privileges on device(s). Schedule tasks for selected device(s). Task Scheduler Software Management Software Dispatch Dispatch software and scripts to device(s).
2.3 Customizing the graphic view You can toggle between the Classic view or Graphic view. The Graphic view allows you to upload a layout image (such as the office floor) and place shortcut icons of client devices onto their respective places on the layout. 2.3.1 Customizing the Graphic view for the first time 1. Click on to toggle to the Graphic view. 2. Click on Edit to add a layout file. 3. Click on Browse to select and upload an image file you would like to use as the layout image. 4.
5. Repeat step 4 to add multiple client device icons. To remove all client device icons click on Reset. 2-14 6. You may adjust the positions of the client device icons by clicking and dragging the client device icon to your preferred location, or adjust the size of the client device icons using the Icon Size scroll bar. 7. Click on Save once you have finished customizing, you will be directed back to the Graphic view.
2.3.2 Using the Graphic view menu items Please refer to the table below for the different functions available on the Graphic view. Check all machines Select all client devices on the layout Uncheck all machines Deselect all client devices on the layout Edit Edit the shortcut icons and background, please refer to steps 3 to 7 of the Customizing the Graphic view for the first time section to edit the background and shortcut icons.
2.3.3 Using the client device icons • Hover over client device icon: Hover over a client device icon to view the details of the client. You may customize the information shown by clicking on (Customize) and checking or unchecking the metadata item you wish to display or hide, then click on Save. • Single click on client device icon: A single click on the client device icon will select the icon, for when you wish to use a function on a client device or multiple devices.
2.4 Mission Center The Mission Center allows you to view the progress and status of tasks. Tasks that are still pending, finished tasks, and ongoing tasks can all be viewed in the Mission Center as well as the progress and execution results of the tasks. 2.4.1 Using the Mission Center There are a number things you can do with the Mission center, please see the list below for more information. • Reposition the Mission Center: Click and drag the Mission Center icon to move it to another location.
• Viewing task information: Clicking on a task name in the expanded view of the Mission Center will allow you to view the client devices the task is being performed on as well as the status or results for each client device. 2.4.2 Mission Center tasks The table below lists the tasks you can view on the Mission Center.
• Click on the X next to the task progress bar to delete a completed task. Only completed tasks can be deleted, tasks that are still pending and ongoing tasks cannot be deleted until they are completed. • Tasks that are split up into steps can also be completed through the Mission Center. For example a task that restarts the client device after BIOS update; you can restart the client device through the Mission Center once the BIOS update step has been completed.
2-20 Chapter 2: Main Menu Overview
This chapter describes how to automatically or manually deploy ASUS Control Center Express agents and remove agents, and updating agents.
3.1 Deploying agents Install new agents on devices and add them to the ASUS Control Center Express server for convenient management, monitor and control. To access Agent Management, click on located at the top right menu bar. The screenshots in this section are for reference only. Before you begin deploying, please ensure of the following: 3-2 • Register the License keys before deploying agents to client devices. For more information on registering license keys, please refer to 8.1.4 License.
• The Administrator account of the client should be enabled with a password set, ensure to enter this account and password when you deploy to that client device. If no account and password has been entered, a default account and password will be used and can be viewed or edited in Settings > Options > General Configurations > Agent device’s administrator account, please refer to 8.1.3 General Configurations for more information.
3. 4. Double click on a device in the scan results to edit the device information, then click Save once you are finished. • Ensure that the account entered in the Account field has administrator privileges. • The default account and password displayed is the Agent device’s administrator account and password, this can be edited under Settings > Options > General Configurations > Agent device’s administrator account. Please refer to 8.1.3 General Configuration for more information.
3.1.2 Scanning an IP range Depending on your network environment, you may set an IP range to scan for devices, helping you deploy agents quickly and efficiently. Main Server IP address This will allow you to set the main server’s IP as the scan range. 1. Click on Scan IP range and select Local IP Address. 2. Select the main server’s IP address in the IP Source field and the subnet mask range to scan in the Subnet Mask field. 3. Click OK to begin scanning. 4.
Client device IP address This will allow you to set the client device’s IP as the scan range. 1. Click on Scan IP range and select Manual IP Address. 2. Select Mask to scan the subnet mask range of the client device, or select Boundary to set a starting IP and ending IP to scan in the Range field. Mask: IP Source Enter the client device’s IP. Subnet Mask Select a subnet mask range to scan. NIC Select the IP of the main server network card to scan.
3. Click OK to begin scanning. 4. Double click on a device in the scan results to edit the device information, then click Save once you are finished. 5. Once you have finished editing the scanned device information, select the devices you wish to deploy agents to, then click Deploy. If ACC CSM is already installed on the client device, please export and backup the data first, then check the Remove the client device’s ACC agent option before deploying. 6.
Main Server OS Type Host Type Host Port Account Type Domain* Account Password Remote Desktop port Undeploy Enter the IP of the ASUS Control Center Express server Select the OS type of the client Select IP Address to enter the IP address of the client or Select Host name to enter the name of the client Enter the port Select whether the client account is local or domain Local: The agent’s administrator privileges only allow you to manage the device the agent is installed on Domain: The agent’s administrato
4. After the deployment is completed, you may view the deploy status in the deploy list. Click on Export to export the current device list to a CSV file which you may edit using text editor. 3.1.4 Editing device information You may edit the device information of scanned or added devices before deploying agents. 1. Double click on the device you wish to edit. 2. Click on Save once you have finished.
3.1.5 3-10 Installing Agents manually 1. Click on Manual Installation of an Agent to start downloading the installation files (Setup.msi). 2. Copy and paste Setup.msi to the client you wish to install the agent on using an external storage device such as a USB flash drive. 3. On the client device, double click on the Setup.msi file to launch the installation.
4. Enter the main server’s IP into the Server IP field, then click Next. The Server Port field’s default port may be adjusted if necessary. 5. Please verify the client device information received by the main server. If any of the default ports are already in use, please make adjustments accordingly after the installation through the ASUS Control Center main server. 6. Click on Deploy, then wait for the deployment to be completed.
3.2 Removing agents The screenshots in this section are for reference only. This section will guide you through the agent removal process if you need to redeploy or remove agents. 3.2.1 Removing agents through main server 1. On the Agent Management page, double click on a single client device to remove the agent on that device, or check multiple devices you wish to remove agents from. 2. Click on the Remove icon selected devices.
3.2.2 Removing manually installed agents If you manually installed an agent on a client device, please follow the steps below to remove the agent from the client device. • If a client device with an agent already deployed to it has been in for repairs or maintenance, please remove the agent on the client device, then re-deploy an agent to the device. To deploy an agent to a device please refer to 3.1 Deploying agents.
3.3 Client Agent Updater When your main ASUS Control Center Express server has been updated, you can easily update the agents of all client devices, ensuring your main ASUS Control Center Express main server and client agents are all up to date with the latest updates using the Client Agent Updater function. You can view the current agent version from the device overview on the main menu page or from the Device Information page.
3.3.1 1. Updating agents Select the devices you would like to perform an agent update on. Classic dashboard Graphic dashboard 2. Click on Select function, then select Client Agent Updater from the drop down menu. 3. Click Yes on the confirmation pop up window.
4. 3-16 You can view the agent deploy and update progress in the Mission Center. • Agent updates can only be performed on client devices that are online. If you selected multiple devices and some of the devices selected are offline, you can view the failure to deploy and update message in the Mission Center, and update these devices when they are online.
This chapter describes the device information and software controlled options for managing the device.
4.1 Device Information Overview The Device Information Overview provides you with detailed information about your selected client device, and also provides you with some software controlled management functions such as power control options. To access Device Information of a client device from the different views, please refer to the following: • Classic view: Click on a client device in the device list. • Graphic view: Double click on a client device shortcut icon.
Device Name Displays the device name. Click on OS Information Displays information on the Operating System. Logon user Displays the user logged into client device. BIOS Version Displays information on the BIOS version. Model Name Displays the model name of client device. IP Address Displays the IP address of client device. Time Zone Displays the time zone client device is located in. Up Time Displays the up time of client device. Agent Version Displays information on the Agent version.
4.2 Operating Status You can set the operating status of a single or multiple devices to Maintenance, Standby, or Normal. You can set the operating status either through the Device Information screen or by navigating back to the main menu page, then selecting multiple devices and selecting an operating status in the Operating Status field from the Select Function drop down menu. The operating status changes can be viewed on the Connection overview.
4.3 Hardware Sensor (software) This item allows you to view S.M.A.R.T attributes or edit the threshold value for items such as voltage, temperature, fans, and graphics card. This item is software controlled and values may differ with the hardware version. Please refer to 5.6 Hardware sensor (hardware) for more information on Hardware mode. • Some options such as Graphics card may only be available if you have the component installed on your client device.
4.3.1 Editing the threshold value Some items such as Voltage items, or Fan items allow you to edit the threshold values. Click on the item you wish to edit, then click on Save once you are finished editing. • The threshold options for each item may vary. • Some items may not have a threshold value you can edit. High threshold Low threshold 4-6 When the value exceeds this threshold value, the sensor will display Warning (Yellow).
4.4 Utilization This item allows you to view and set the utilization threshold value for the CPU, DIMM, Partition, and Network of a single device. Click on to hide or show sub items. CPU Displays CPU utilization status and usage percentile. You may edit the threshold for these items. DIMM Displays memory utilization status and usage percentile. You may edit the threshold for these items. Partition Displays disk partition utilization status and usage percentile.
4.5 Inventory (Software) This item will not be available if your device is not logged into an OS environment, or is not connected using a management LAN port which supports RTL 8117 LAN IC. This item displays more details about a single client device and disk. This item is software controlled and values may differ with the hardware version. Please refer to 5.7 Inventory (hardware) for more information on Hardware mode. 4.5.1 Disk Information Click on Disk Information for more details on the disk.
4.5.2 Asset Information Click on Asset Information for more details on the client device. You may also edit items with a gray border by double clicking on the item. Baseboard Displays the model name, serial number, asset tag and manufacturer information on the base motherboard. You may edit these items. System Displays the name and manufacturer of the system. You may edit these items. Memory Displays the location and size of the memory.
4.6 Software This item displays details on the software and applications of a single device with the Application, Processes, Services, and Environment tab. 4.6.1 • Some operating system applications, processes, and services cannot be removed, terminated, or stopped. • Clicking on a column header will sort the information alphabetically based on the items in that column. Application tab The Application tab allows you to view information on installed applications on the client device.
4.6.2 Processes tab The Processes tab allows you to view information on active processes. You may also click on a process then select End Task to end the process. 4.6.3 Services tab The Services tab allows you to view information on the services available. You may click on a service then choose to start the service by clicking on Start, or stop a running process by clicking on Stop.
4.6.4 Environment tab The Environment tab allows you to view information on the environment variables.
4.7 Control (software) This item will not be available if your device is not logged into an OS environment. This item allows you to configure items such as Regedit, USB Storage Device, and power control options. This item is software controlled and values may differ with the hardware version. Please refer to 5.8 Control (hardware) for more information on Hardware mode. Enable/Disable Regedit Enable or disable the Windows Registry Editor.
4.8 Event Log This item displays the event logs for the client devices of ASUS Control Center Express by clicking on the Monitor, Application, System, and Security tabs. In each event log tab you may click on an event to view more details about the event. You may also export the tables to a .csv file, or import an ACC CSM Event Log .csv file: • To export the table click the Export button, enter a filename, then click Save.
4.8.2 Application tab The Application tab allows you to filter application related events by selecting your filter criteria from the Filter Type block, then clicking Query.
4.8.3 System tab The System tab allows you to filter system related events by selecting your filter criteria from the Filter Type block, then clicking Query.
4.8.4 Security tab The Security tab allows you to filter security related events by selecting your filter criteria from the Filter Type block, then clicking Query.
4.9 Remote Desktop (General) The Remote Desktop function provides a flexible interface for device management through the desktop accessed in ASUS Control Center Express. If your client device supports remote management controller (RTL8117), a window should appear allowing you to select between General or KVM - 8117, if so, select General and click on Yes to remotely control the client device; else it should enter the remote desktop directly. Please refer to 5.
4.10 BIOS This item will allow you to adjust some BIOS settings such as Advanced, Boot, Monitor and Security of a single or multiple devices. It also allows you to update the BIOS of a single or multiple devices by uploading a BIOS file manually or from the BIOS Cache. If you access the BIOS page from Device Information you will only be able to view, manage BIOS settings, or update the BIOS of the selected device.
2. 3. 4-20 Click on Browse to select a BIOS file. • BIOS files for multiple devices need to be uploaded separately. • The illustration below shows the options for multiple devices selected. Confirm that the BIOS file was successfully uploaded and click OK. The uploaded BIOS file will also be added to the BIOS Cache.
4. (for multiple devices) Select the BIOS you wish to flash on the devices selected from the drop down menu next to each model name. 5. Select your Flash Mode, then click on Flash BIOS. Hardware Flash Mode is only available if the client device is connected using a management LAN port which supports RTL 8117 LAN IC. 6. Click OK on the pop up message, a new pop up message should appear. 7.
Flashing BIOS from the BIOS cache You can select a BIOS file from the BIOS cache. 1. Select Flash from BIOS Cache in the BIOS Flash Type field. This option will only appear if only a single device was selected. 2. An applicable BIOS file should be automatically selected, if you wish to select another BIOS file, click on the BIOS Cache List drop down menu. Ensure to select a BIOS file for all devices if you are updating the BIOS for multiple devices. 3. Select your Flash Mode, then click on Flash BIOS.
Removing a BIOS file from the BIOS cache You can view the BIOS files available for the client device in the BIOS Cache block. To remove a BIOS file from the BIOS Cache, check the BIOS file you wish to remove, then click on Remove.
4.10.2 BIOS Setting Adjust the BIOS Advanced, Boot, Monitor and Security settings of a single client device, or multiple client devices. • The BIOS settings may differ between client devices. Please refer to your client device’s motherboard user manual for more information about navigating the BIOS and BIOS settings. • When multiple devices are selected, only BIOS settings that are available on all devices will be displayed in the BIOS Setting tab.
BIOS Setting functions: Please refer to the table below for the different functions you can use on the BIOS Setting page: Load Default Loads the default factory BIOS settings. Import Import the client device's BIOS settings. Export Export the client device's BIOS settings. Apply Applies the changes made in the BIOS Setting page to the BIOS of the client device.
4.11 Installer Ensure the main server is connected to the Internet and has a stable connection. This item will allow you to download and update the driver, utility application, and BIOS for a single or multiple devices. If you access the Installer page from Device Information you will only be able to download and update the driver, utility application, and BIOS of the selected device.
3. Click on to edit select a new download path, if you do not choose a different download path, the default path will be used. 4. Select a model from the drop down menu, then select the client device you wish to download drivers or applications for (the client device is checked by default).
5. 6. Select the drivers, utility applications or BIOS you would like to download, then click on Download. • Scroll down on the driver / utility application / BIOS block to view and select the rest of the items available. The items displayed may vary between device model. • The Driver, Utility, and BIOS blocks will display items already installed, as well as recommended available updates.
4.11.2 Downloading and installing drivers / applications / BIOS Download the driver, application, or BIOS to your ASUS Control Center Express main server, then install it or update the client device. 1. Click on Load the list of drivers for all models. 2. If you selected multiple devices, click Yes. The time taken to load the drivers may vary according to the amount of models and connection status. 3.
4. Select a model from the drop down menu, then check the client device you wish to download drivers or applications for (the client device is checked by default). 5. Select the drivers, utility applications or BIOS you would like to download and install, then click on Download & install. • Scroll down on the driver / utility application / BIOS block to view and select the rest of the items available. The items displayed may vary between device model.
6. A status bar will display the download and installation status. Click on OK once the download and installation is completed.
4.12 Device Manager This item will allow you to view the client device’s Device Manager information, allowing you to checkup on hardware, troubleshoot or locate hardware failures, system resource problems, or driver problems. If you access the Device Manager page from Device Information you will only be able to view the Device Manager of the selected device.
This chapter describes the metadata management, software management, task scheduler, and hardware based management functions.
The screenshots in this chapter are for reference only. 5.1 Metadata Management This item allows you to add or edit metadata fields and information which is displayed when viewing device information. To access Metadata Management, click on 5.1.1 1. 5-2 located at the top right menu bar. Adding metadata fields Click on Editor.
2. Enter the name of the metadata field you would like to add, then click on Add. 3. Your new metadata field should appear in the metadata management list, click on Save to save the changes done. For this example we have added the “Location” metadata field.
5.1.2 5-4 Removing metadata fields 1. Click on Editor. 2.
5.1.3 Updating the metadata manually You can edit the default metadata such as Alias, or user defined metadata of each device by double clicking on the cell of the field you would like to update, then clicking on Save once you are finished to save the changes made. Allowing you to quickly edit the metadata of multiple devices.
5.1.4 1. Updating the metadata using a batch update First export a .csv file of the metadata fields you wish to populate by clicking on Export. To customize which metadata fields to export, click on Options, then select the metadata fields you wish to export. Deselecting a metadata field will hide the metadata field and will not add that field to the exported .csv file. 5-6 2. Update the exported .csv file with the data you wish to populate the metadata fields on ASUS Control Center Express with. 3.
4. Click on Save to save the changes made.
5.2 Software Management This item provides centralized software management, such as dispatching software setup and script files to selected devices, adding software packages to the Software Pool, view software information, blacklisting software, or setting software rules on selected client devices. 5.2.1 Software Dispatch This item allows you to dispatch software setup and script files.
2. (optional) Select the notification scenario for when the script has been successfully sent to the client and completed setup, or if the script has been successfully sent to the client. 3. Click on OK, then wait for the software dispatch process to finish. Once it is completed you should receive a notification based on the notification scenario selected. The software dispatch process will not display any software installation user interface or notices.
4. The dispatch progress and results can be viewed in the Mission Center. If the dispatch was successful, Success will be displayed in the Task Status column. If the dispatch was unsuccessful, Fail will be displayed in the Task Status column, and a dispatch message code will be displayed in the Message column. Please refer to the table below for the dispatch message codes. 5-10 Message code Details 0x81E00000 Unable to retrieve data returned by the server.
The setup results can also be viewed in the Software Dispatch Report 5.2.2 • Please refer to the MsiExec.exe and InstMsi.exe error message descriptions if the software dispatch results and message codes were returned by the Windows Installer response file script. • Software installation may be affected by the OS anti-virus.
2. Enter the required information into the Software Name, OS Type, Platform, and Version fields. You may also type in a brief description of the software package into the Description field. 3. Select the Setup File and Script File you would like to upload. Click on Save once you have finished. 4. 5-12 • The following setup file formats are supported: .zip, .exe, or .msi. • The file size of the setup file should not exceed 1.0 GB. The added software package should appear in the Software Pool list.
Dispatching software using the Software Pool 1. Click on the software package you would like to dispatch from the Software Pool. 2. Select the notification scenario, then click on Dispatch. Once the software dispatch process is completed you should receive a notification based on the notification scenario selected. The software dispatch process will not display any software installation user interface or notices.
3. The dispatch progress and results can be viewed in the Mission Center. If the dispatch was successful, Success will be displayed in the Task Status column. If the dispatch was unsuccessful, Fail will be displayed in the Task Status column, and a dispatch message code will be displayed in the Message column. Please refer to the table below for the dispatch message codes. 5-14 Message code Details 0x81E00000 Unable to retrieve data returned by the server.
• Please refer to the MsiExec.exe and InstMsi.exe error message descriptions if the software dispatch results and message codes were returned by the Windows Installer response file script. • Software installation may be affected by the OS anti-virus. If you are certain there are no problems with the software package and script file but the installation is still unsuccessful, you can try temporarily disabling the anti-virus on the client device during the dispatch and installation process.
Deleting a software package 5-16 1. Check the software package you would like to delete from the Software Pool, then click on Modify. 2. Click on Remove to remove the software package from the Software Pool.
5.2.3 Software Information You can view the information on Application, Processes, Services and Environment variables of multiple devices, by selecting the client device(s) you wish to view software information on and clicking on Select Function > Software Management > Software Information. Click on a device in the top block of the Software Information screen and the Application, Processes, Services, and Environment variables of the selected device should be displayed in the different tabs below.
Services tab The Services tab allows you to view information on the services available on the selected device. You may click on a service then choose to start the service by clicking on Start, or stop a running process by clicking on Stop. Environment tab The Environment tab allows you to view information on the common environment variables. 5.2.4 Software Blacklist You can add software to the software blacklist of all selected devices.
Removing a software from the Software Blacklist Select the software from the Software Blacklist and click on Remove, then click on OK. 5.2.5 Installer This item will allow you to download and update the driver, utility application, and BIOS for a single or multiple devices. For more information on the Installer, please refer to 4.11 Installer.
5.2.6 Software Rule Management The Software Rule Management allows you to manage software applications the user may install on the client device through setting software rules. You may apply whitelist and blacklist rules to software and when the user installs a software that violates the whitelist rule or complies to the blacklist rule, an email notification will be sent to user-defined receivers notifying them of this software installation.
Adding a new rule to the Rule List 1. Click on Add. 2. Enter the required information into the Basic Information block. Rule Name Enter the rule name. Display Name Enter the email title of the notification email for this rule.
3. 5-22 Select whether to add a Blacklist or Whitelist condition, then select the Type and Condition and enter keywords for the rule into the Data field. Click Add to add the blacklist or whitelist condition. • If a blacklist condition and a whitelist condition contradict with each other, the system will prioritize the blacklist condition.
4. Repeat step 3 to add more blacklist or whitelist conditions. 5. Enter the email addresses the notifications should be sent to, then enter the email content for the notification email and click Update once you are finished with the email content. When entering multiple emails, press after each email to separate the emails. 6. Click on Next once you are finished. 7. Select the client devices you want to apply this software rule to, then click Save to finish adding the software rule.
Whitelist conditions Type Compare Data Contains Software Name Does not contain > < Version = != >= If a software installed on the client device matches a software name entered, no notification email will be sent. If a software installed on the client device does not match a software name entered, a notification email will be sent. If a software installed on the client device does not match a software name entered, no notification email will be sent.
Version If a software installed on the client device is a lower version or equal to a version entered, no notification email will be sent. <= If a software installed on the client device is a higher version than a version entered, a notification email will be sent. Contains Developer Does not contain > < Installation Date = != If a software installed on the client device matches a developer entered, no notification email will be sent.
If a software's installation date on the client device is later or equal to a date entered, no notification email will be sent. >= If a software's installation date on the client device is earlier than a date entered, a notification email will be sent. Installation Date If a software's installation date on the client device is earlier or equal to a date entered, no notification email will be sent.
If a software installed on the client device is not the same version as a version entered, a notification email will be sent. != Version If a software installed on the client device is the same version as a version entered, no notification email will be sent. If a software installed on the client device is a higher version or equal to a version entered, a notification email will be sent.
= != Installation Date >= <= If a software's installation date on the client device is equal to a date entered, a notification email will be sent. If a software's installation date on the client device is not equal to a date entered, no notification email will be sent. If a software's installation date on the client device is not equal to a date entered, a notification email will be sent.
Deleting a software rule 1. Click on next to the rule you wish to delete. 2. Click on Delete to delete the software rule.
5.3 Task Scheduler You can set scheduled tasks for client devices to perform on set dates, or set them to repeat periodically. To begin setting tasks, please select the device(s) you would like to schedule tasks for from the Devices list, then select the Task Scheduler function from the Select function drop down list of functions. 5.3.1 Task scheduler calendar overview You can view the tasks already set on the task scheduler calendar.
5.3.2 1. Setting a new task Select the devices you would like to set a new scheduled task for. Classic dashboard Graphic dashboard 2. Click on Select function, then select Task Scheduler from the drop down menu.
3. Click on Add. 4. Enter the Taskset name. The Taskset name cannot be changed after you have created the task.
5. Select a Start Date & Time. If you want the task to repeat for a set period of time, check Repeat, then select the End Date & Time. The End Date & Time field will only appear when you check Repeat. 6. (optional) If you checked Repeat in the previous step, select if you want the task to repeat Daily or Weekly. Selecting Weekly will allow you to choose the day you wish to repeat the task each week.
7. Click on Add Task and select Software for software based functions or Hardware for management functions. Hardware functions are only available on client devices connected using a management LAN port which supports RTL 8117 LAN IC. 8. 5-34 Select an Action Type from the drop down menu. You may refer to the table on the next page for a brief overview of the Action Type options.
Action Category Action type Action options Description Power Off Power On Power Reboot Service Name Start Stop Restart Power off device Power on device Restart device Enter the name of the service Start the service Stop the service Restart the service Software Dispatch Package Name Select a software package from the Software Pool Security Control Registry Enable Tool Disable Enable USB Disable Control Read Only BIOS Cache BIOS Cache List Power Control Service Control Software Power Control Har
9. Enter the Delay Time (in minutes). The delay time determines the amount of time this task should wait before executing this task once the previous task has finished. When scheduling multiple tasks, ensure that each task has a delay time set to ensure the tasks are executed properly. 10. Click on Save to save this task 11. Repeat steps 7 to 10 to add more tasks, the tasks added will appear in the List of Tasks. To delete a task, click on the X next to the task in the List of Tasks.
12. Once you have finished, click on Add to add the new scheduled task to the task scheduler calendar.
5.3.3 Editing a task 1. Click on the scheduled task you would like to edit on the task scheduler calendar. 2. You can edit the Start Date & Time, End Date & Time, Repetition Schedule, Activation, and List of tasks. To delete a task, click on the X next to the task in the List of Tasks. 3. 5-38 Once you have finished editing the scheduled task, click on Update.
5.3.4 Deleting a task 1. Click on the scheduled task you would like to delete on the task scheduler calendar. 2. Click on Delete to delete the scheduled task.
5.4 Management Control Overview The Management Control options allow you to manage a client device remotely which is connected via a management LAN port which supports RTL8117 LAN IC, and also allows out-of-band management. • Ensure the client device’s RTL8117 is enabled if it uses RTL8117 for remote management control, and this is a new machine which is used for the first time or has been reset to factory settings. In the device’s BIOS, navigate to Advanced > RTL8117 setting, then enable RTL8117.
5.4.2 Using shortcut functions 1. Select the device(s) you would like to perform an action on. 2. Click on Select function, and select the function you would like to use. Please refer to the table on the next page for a brief summary of each function. • For more details on the following functions listed below, please refer to - USB Redirection: 5.10 USB Redirection - Set password: 5.4.3 Setting the password for RTL8117 - Update Firmware: 5.12 Firmware Update - Smart BIOS: 5.
5.4.3 Setting the password for RTL8117 You can set an encryption password for RTL8117 using this function. 1. Select the device(s) you would like to set the encryption password for. 2. Click on Select function > 8117 - Control > Set password. 3. Enter the current password in the Password field, or you may check Default Password to load a previously set password. If no RTL8117 password was previously set, checking Default Password will load the system’s default password. 3.
5.5 Management Control Information Overview The Management Control Information provides you with detailed information about your selected client device, and also provides you with some hardware controlled management functions such as power control options. To access Management Control Information of a client device, please refer to one of the following methods: • Classic view: Click on a client device in the device list, then select Hardware in the Mode dropdown menu.
Device icon Client device details Toggle between Software and Hardware Mode* * This item will not be available if you accessed the Management Control Information page through Management Control. Machine Name 5-44 Displays the machine name. Click on to edit the machine name (max. character limit of 32 characters). Device icon Click on the device icon to view the event log of this device. OS Information Displays information on the Operating System.
5.6 Hardware Sensor (hardware) This item allows you to view threshold value for items such as voltage, temperature, and fan values of the previous time the device was powered on. This item is hardware controlled and values may differ with the software version. Please refer to 4.3 Hardware sensor (software) for more information on Software mode.
5.7 Inventory (hardware) This item displays the client device’s hardware details from the previous time the client device was powered on. This item is hardware controlled and values may differ with the software version. Please refer to 4.5 Inventory (software) for more information on Software mode. 5-46 Base board Displays the motherboard model, serial number, asset tag, and manufacturer information. System Displays the product name and manufacturer information.
5.8 Control (hardware) This item allows you to configure KVM and Watchdog, clear CMOS, restart services, set an encryption password, and configure power control options for scenarios where the client may not have an OS installed or cannot enter the OS. This item is hardware controlled and values may differ with the software version. Please refer to 4.7 Control (software) for more information on Software mode. Some functions may require you to restart the client device for the changes to take effect.
Clears the BIOS setup information through RTL8117 for when the client hangs due to overclocking or other errors. Clear CMOS Ensure the client device is completely powered off before clearing CMOS. Power the client device on after the clearing the CMOS. Set an RTL8117 encryption password. Set Password Restart the client device once you have set the new password for the changes to take effect. Restart Service Restart service through RTL8117. KVM Enable or disable KVM.
5.9 Remote Desktop (KVM - 8117) The Remote Desktop function provides a flexible interface for out-of-band device management through the desktop accessed in ASUS Control Center Express. This method of remote desktop will allow you to control your client device even if it is not in an OS environment, such as BIOS. • This remote control method requires the client device to have KVM enabled, and connected using a management LAN port which supports RTL 8117 LAN IC.
Using the out-of-band management Remote Desktop Select KVM - 8117 and click on Yes to remotely control your client device even if it is not in an OS environment. Clicking on the Function button offers more options for navigating the remote desktop screen.
Leave : Return to the previous options Display remote mouse cursor : When there is no mouse connected to the client, there may not be a mouse cursor available for the remote screen, click to display a remote mouse cursor on the remote desktop screen. Leave : Return to the previous options Switch full screen : Zooms the remote desktop screen to fit within your screen . Zoom to screen size : Centers the remote desktop screen. Dynamic zoom size : Zoom in or out by using the horizontal slider.
5.10 USB Redirection The USB Redirection function allows your client devices to read USB drives connected to your main server. This is useful for situations where you need to boot up the client device using a USB device, or when you need to access a USB connected to the main server from a remote location. 5-52 • This function is only available when the client device is connected using a management LAN port which supports RTL 8117 LAN.
5.10.1 Sharing an image 1. Select Share Image. 2. Browse for your image file in the File Picker and click Mount. 3. Confirm that the image file is properly mounted. 4. Install the mounted image file through KVM or through remote control. 5.10.2 1. Sharing a local drive Select Share a local drive and make sure the remote device’s USB functions are enabled. 2. Browse for USB device you would like to mount and click Mount. 3. Confirm that the USB device is properly mounted. 4.
5.11 Smart BIOS The Smart BIOS function allows you to update the BIOS of a device by uploading a BIOS file manually or from the BIOS Cache if the device cannot be powered on to perform a BIOS update or repair. The client device will restart after a BIOS flash is finished for the changes to take effect. 5.11.1 BIOS Flash Management You can flash the BIOS by manually uploading a BIOS file or by selecting a previously flashed BIOS file from the BIOS cache.
4. Select if you wish to perform a Normal Mode BIOS flash or if you wish to do a Recovery Mode BIOS flash, then click OK. Performing a Recovery Mode BIOS Flash will reset all BIOS configurations, and remove all previous configurations. Flashing BIOS from the BIOS cache You can select a BIOS file from the BIOS cache. 1. Select Flash from BIOS Cache in the BIOS Flash Type field. 2. Select a BIOS file from the BIOS Cache List drop down menu. 3. Click on Flash BIOS.
4. Select if you wish to perform a Normal Mode BIOS flash or if you wish to do a Recovery Mode BIOS flash, then click OK. Performing a Recovery Mode BIOS Flash will reset all BIOS configurations, and remove all previous configurations. 5. (Optional) If you selected Recovery Mode, you will be prompted with a warning message, as Recovery Mode will remove all previous BIOS data and configurations. Click Flash to continue with using Recovery Mode.
5.12 Firmware Update The Firmware Update function allows you to update the firmware of the RTL 8117 LAN IC, and also displays the results of the firmware update. Firmware Update will be disabled when KVM is set to enabled. To update firmware please set KVM to disabled. 5.12.1 Uploading and updating firmware 1. Click on Import File, then select you firmware file (.img) and click Open. 2. Click on Firmware Update, then wait for the update to be completed.
5-58 3. You can check the results of the firmware update in the Firmware Update Result block. 4. (optional) If the client device’s firmware was updated while it was powered on, please reboot the client device after the firmware has been successfully updated.
5.13 Trust Zone This item will not be available if your device is not logged into an OS environment, or is not connected using a management LAN port which supports RTL 8117 LAN IC. The Trust Zone provides a method of protecting your client devices from being accessed by unauthorized or non-trusted connections.
5-60 2. Enter the IP address range of a main server you wish to add to the client device’s trust zone, then click Save. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more IP address ranges to the trust zone. 4. Select By List in the Trust Zone Mode field drop down menu to activate the IP addresses added to the trust zone list.
5. (optional) Select another device from the Clients drop down list to set the trust zone for the selected device. Only follow this step if you selected multiple devices to set the trust zone. 6. (optional) Repeat steps 1 to 4 to add main server IP address ranges to the trust zone of the newly selected device. Only follow this step if you selected multiple devices to set the trust zone.
5.13.2 Deleting a trust zone Check the IP addresses you would like to delete from the trust zone list, then click on Remove. If you wish to disable an activated trust zone list, select Disable from the Trust Zone Mode field drop down menu. 5-62 • The main server IP address cannot be removed from an activated trust zone list, ensure that the main server IP address is not included in the IP sections you would like to remove.
This chapter describes how to import configurations of your ACC CSM to ASUS Control Center Express, and also allow you to deploy ASUS Control Center Express agents to devices managed by ACC CSM.
6.1 Settings Migrator If you are already using ACC CSM and wish to import all your ACC CSM configurations to ASUS Control Center Express, you can use the Settings Migrator function. This will also allow you to deploy ASUS Control Center Express agents to existing devices managed by your ACC CSM. To access Settings Migrator, click on select Settings Migrator. located at the top right menu bar, then The screenshots in this section are for reference only. 6.1.
3. Enter the required information into the fields, then click on Save. ACC CSM server IP IP address of the ACC CSM server you wish to import ACC CSM account The administrator account of the ACC CSM server you wish to import The password for the administrator account of the ACC CSM server you wish to import Check to import metadata fields of ACC CSM Check to import specific general settings of ACC CSM.
Sync account setting Check to import the accounts and roles of ACC CSM The default account for ACC CSM cannot be imported. Due to security reasons, the passwords for imported ACC CSM accounts will not be imported to ASUS Control Center Express. The password for these accounts will be defaulted to “admin”, ensure to edit and change these passwords to the correct administrator passwords of the imported client devices.
6.1.2 Importing ACC CSM data You can import the client device information of ACC CSM which will allow you to deploy ASUS Control Center Express agents to the ACC CSM client devices. 1. Click on Import ACC CSM data. 2. Enter the required information into the fields. ACC Express server IP IP address of ASUS Control Center Express server ACC CSM server IP ACC CSM account ACC CSM password 3.
4. The data of client devices managed by ACC CSM should be imported and appear in the devices block. If an imported client device has already been deployed with an ASUS Control Center Express agent, This device has already been deployed to will be displayed. If you wish to redeploy to this device, please remove the agent first, you may refer to section 3.2 Removing agents for more information. 6.1.3 1.
4. (optional) Check Client setting migration to import the ACC CSM client settings and data for the selected devices when you deploy, this option is checked by default. Please refer to the table below for more information on the client settings and data Client setting migration will import.
6-8 Chapter 6: Settings Migrator
Chapter 7 Report Generator This chapter describes how to generate various reports on client devices.
7.1 Report Generator You can generate reports on the connection status, software installation history, and hardware information of the client device. The information entered in this section is for reference only. 7.1.1 Connection Report The Connection report will generate a report on the connection status of a single or multiple selected device(s). You can enable or disable connection history recording for reports in Settings > Options > General Configuration under the Report Generator block.
Generated Connection Report chart Generated Connection Report Excel file ASUS Control Center Express 7-3
7.1.2 Software Report The Software report will generate a report on the software installation history of a single or multiple selected device(s). To create a software report on all devices click on located at the top right menu bar, then select Software. To create a software report on multiple devices, select the devices you wish to create a software report on from the Device Overview, then click on Select Function > Report Generator > Software.
Generated Software Report chart Generated Software Report Excel file ASUS Control Center Express 7-5
7.1.3 Hardware Report The Hardware report will generate a report on the hardware of a single or multiple selected device(s). To create a hardware report on all devices click on located at the top right menu bar, then select Hardware. To create a hardware report on multiple devices, select the devices you wish to create a hardware report on from the Device Overview, then click on Select Function > Report Generator > Hardware. Select if you want to sort the generated report by Devices or by Hardware.
Generated Hardware Report chart Generated Hardware Report Excel file ASUS Control Center Express 7-7
7-8 Chapter 7: Report Generator
This chapter describes the User and ASUS Control Center Express settings.
8.1 Options menu You can set the general settings such as configuring SMTP Settings, Rule Management, General Configurations, or add more License keys. To access Options, click on Options. located at the top right menu bar, then select The information entered in this section is for reference only. 8.1.1 SMTP Settings Set up the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) for ASUS Control Center Express to allow feedback on system failures and alerts to be sent via email to the system administrator.
2. (optional) Click on Send Test Mail, then enter an email and click Send to receive the test mail allowing you to check the status of the SMTP. If the SMTP is functioning properly, you should receive an email. 3. Click Save to save the changes made. 8.1.2 Rule Management Rule management allows you to add or delete rules on notifications. When a device is in warning or critical status, a notification will be sent to the system administrator. Adding a new rule 1. Click on Add.
2. 8-4 Enter a rule name, then select the devices to apply the rule to. Click Next. • You may use the Search box to search and filter devices according to the keywords you enter. Click Clear to clear any search filters applied. • Selecting a group in the Group option will check the devices in that group on the Host List. • To view more column items in the Host List, click on Options, then check the metadata item you wish to display and click on Save.
3. Select conditions (type and status of hardware or utilization sensors) to send notifications, then click Next. The checkbox checked when selecting the hardware sensor or utilization type and status will send notifications when the status shifts from the other two statuses to the status checked. For example, checking Normal will send notifications when the status changes from Warning or Critical to Normal. 4. You can select to enable or disable the newly added rule by checking Active Rule.
5. Select the notification method between the following options (multiple notification methods may be selected): • Event Log The notification will be displayed on the device’s event log and system overview. • Email The notification is sent to the entered email addresses. Ensure to set up the SMTP server settings before using the email function. For more information please refer to 8.1.1 SMTP Settings. When entering multiple emails, press after each email to separate the emails.
6. Click on Save after finished selecting your notification method(s). Your newly added rule should appear under Rule List, this displays the rule name and details of your selected notification method. Clicking on the newly added rule will display the devices associated with the rule in the Monitor Hardware Sensor List, and the list of hardware and utilizations being monitored in the Monitor Hardware Sensor List and Monitor Utilization List.
To edit a notification rule: Use the edit function to add new devices or devices which have been redeployed to the notification rule. 8-8 1. Select a rule in the Rule List you wish to edit, then click on Rule column. in the Edit 2. Follow steps 2 to 5 edit your Rule, then click Save to save the changes made.
To delete a notification rule: 1. Select a rule in the Rule List you wish to delete, then click on Delete Rule column. 2. Click Delete to delete the rule.
8.1.3 General Configuration The General configurations allows you to configure different settings for the Main Server and agents. Scroll down to view more options. MainServer Settings: Configure items for the main ASUS Control Center Express server. Click on Save to save the changes made. Theme Web page refresh timer Check for updates timer MC response timer 8-10 Select a color theme (dark, acc_csm, acc) for your main server.
Report Generator: Allows you to enable or disable recording for Connection reports. Click on Save to save the changes made. Agent configuration list: Configure the agent sensor intervals and response times. Click on Save to save the changes made. Hardware sensor interval Utilization time interval Agent response timer Set the time interval in seconds for the hardware sensor to return sensor values . Set the time interval in seconds for the utilization sensor to return sensor values .
Agent device’s administrator account: Set the default administrator account and password for client devices if no administrator account and password were entered when deploying agents. Click on Save to save the changes made. Set the default administrator account. Set the default administrator password. Account Password • If the account type is a domain account, you may enter the account in the format Domain\Account, which will set the default account used when deploying to a domain account.
Appearance Configuration: View the version of the main server, as well as customize the banner logo. Click on Save to save the changes made, or click on Reset to return to the default banner logo. Software version Banner Logo Ignore MC Descriptor Displays the version of the main ASUS Control Center Express server. Click Browse to select and upload a new banner logo. The banner logo can be viewed in the top left corner of the main dashboard overview. Enable or disable debug mode.
Installer Settings: Configure the Installer settings. Click on Save to save the changes made. Installer Update Period Set how often the installer will check for new updates. Download path View the current download path. Select download path Select a new download path.
8.1.4 License You may add or remove license keys in this menu. You may also import license information from previous versions of ACC. Every client device you wish to deploy an agent to requires a corresponding license key. To add a license key 1. Locate the License Key on the ASUS Control Center Express card bundled in your motherboard’s giftbox. 2. Click on Add Key.
3. Key in the license key and then click on Add Key to register a license for a single device on ASUS Control Center Express. To import multiple license keys 1. Click on Export to export a template .csv file, then enter the required information in the .csv file. 2. Click on Import to import your edited .csv file.
To add an ACC CSM license key If you wish to deploy to a CSM client device, please enter the 18 character CSM license key in the CSM License Information block to activate the CSM client device. You can also use the Setting Migrator to migrate the CSM license keys from ACC CSM to ASUS Control Center Express. For more information on the Settings Migrator, please refer to Chapter 6 Settings Migrator. Every CSM client device you wish to deploy an agent to requires a corresponding CSM license key.
To import multiple ACC CSM license keys 1. Click on Export to export a template .csv file, then enter the required information in the .csv file. 2. Click on Import to import your edited .csv file. To remove a license key 1. Select the license key(s) or ACC CSM license key(s) you would like to remove, then click Remove.
8.2 Account menu The Account menu allows you to manage accounts for ASUS Control Center Express. You can also scan a QR code for easy access to the web version of ASUS Control Center Express or provide feedback to the developers. The information entered in this section is for reference only. 8.2.1 Account Settings Account settings displays all user accounts on ASUS Control Center Express, and allows you to add, edit, or delete user accounts. To access Account Settings, click on select Settings.
To add an account 1. Click on Add. 2. Enter the required information into the fields, and check Enable the account in the Active field to enable this account, then click on Save to add this new account. Username Username of the account. Password Confirm Password Email Role Name Password for the account. Confirm the password for the account. Email associated with the account. The role assigned to the account will determine what privileges it has.
To edit an account 1. Click on the account you wish to modify. 2. You may edit the account details, click on Update once you are finished.
To delete an account 1. Select the account(s) you wish to delete, then click Delete. The administrator account for ASUS Control Center Express cannot be deleted. 2. 8-22 Confirm that you wish to delete the account(s), then click Delete.
8.2.2 Role Privilege Management The Role Privilege Management displays all roles on ASUS Control Center Express, and allows you to add, edit, or modify permissions of different roles that you may assign to users. To access Role Privilege Management, click on menu bar, then select Settings. located at the top right To add a new role 1. Click on Add. 2. Enter the Role Name and Description for the role, then check the privileges you want to assign to this role in the Privilege Configuration block.
3. Click Add to add the new role. To edit a role 8-24 1. Click on the role you wish to edit. 2. You may edit the Role Name and Description, or modify the Privilege Configuration. Click on Update once you are finished.
To delete a role 1. Select the role(s) you wish to delete, then click Delete. 2. Confirm that you wish to delete the account(s), then click Delete. The preset roles cannot be deleted. If there are accounts associated with the role(s) you wish to delete, the accounts will also be deleted when you delete the role(s). The pop up message will notify you of the amount of accounts affected by this action.
8.3 QR Code You can scan the QR code to quickly access the web version of ASUS Control Center Express on your mobile device. To access QR Code, click on QR Code. located at the top right menu bar, then select The illustration in this section is for reference only. 8-26 • The mobile device you used to scan the QR code needs to be connected to the main server’s IP address.
8.4 Submit Feedback You can provide feedback to the developers using the Feedback function. You may also upload screenshots if required. To submit feedback, click on Feedback.
8.5 Backup and Restore You can backup or restore the data and settings of your ASUS Control Center Express main server. Ensure your data and settings are backed up regularly. 8.5.1 Backing up ASUS Control Center Express data and settings. 1. 8-28 Locate the folder your ASUS Control Center Express is installed to on your main server. • The default folder is set to C:\Program Files (x86)\ASUS\ASUS Control Center Express.
8.5.2 Restoring ASUS Control Center Express data and settings. You can restore previously backed up ASUS Control Center Express data and settings. We recommend backing up your current ASUS Control Center Express data and settings before restoring the settings and data of a previous backup. For more details about backing up your ASUS Control Center Express data and settings, please refer to 8.5.1 Backing up ASUS Control Center Express data and settings. 1.
4. 8-30 Navigate to the folder your ASUS Control Center Express is installed to on your main server, then open the apro_console folder. • The default folder is set to C:\Program Files (x86)\ASUS\ASUS Control Center Express. • The ASUS Control Center Express folder path will vary depending on the path you selected during installation. 5. Replace the config folder and all the files in it by pasting the copied config folder and all the files in it from step 3 into the apro_console folder. 6.
