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...be used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. Acer, Inc. American Megatrends, Inc. American Megatrends, Inc. acknowledges the following trademarks: Intel is a trademark of the Intel ... translated into any language or computer language, or transmitted in trademarks and trade names other than its own. ii Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC) User's Guide American Megatrends, Inc. 6145-F Northbelt Parkway Norcross, GA 30071 This publication contains proprietary information which...
...be used in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation. Acer, Inc. American Megatrends, Inc. American Megatrends, Inc. acknowledges the following trademarks: Intel is a trademark of the Intel ... translated into any language or computer language, or transmitted in trademarks and trade names other than its own. ii Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC) User's Guide American Megatrends, Inc. 6145-F Northbelt Parkway Norcross, GA 30071 This publication contains proprietary information which...
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... Daughterboard 9 Step 4 Plug in the ARMC Card into the Host System and Attach Internal Cables 9 Step 5 Connect External Cables 10 Step 6 Confirm the Motherboard's BIOS Settings 10 Step 7 Install the Operating System and ARMC Drivers 10 Step 8 Install the Acer-ARMC Windows Host Components 11 Step 9 Setup ...Your Client Internet Browser 15 Step 10 Connect to the ARMC from a Client System 19 Step 11 Load the ARMC SDK File for Your Model 23 Chapter 3 Locating...
... Daughterboard 9 Step 4 Plug in the ARMC Card into the Host System and Attach Internal Cables 9 Step 5 Connect External Cables 10 Step 6 Confirm the Motherboard's BIOS Settings 10 Step 7 Install the Operating System and ARMC Drivers 10 Step 8 Install the Acer-ARMC Windows Host Components 11 Step 9 Setup ...Your Client Internet Browser 15 Step 10 Connect to the ARMC from a Client System 19 Step 11 Load the ARMC SDK File for Your Model 23 Chapter 3 Locating...
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... an SDK File ...43 SDK Explained ...46 Show Thresholds...47 Acer 301 Thresholds Explained 48 Hide Thresholds ...49 Deleting an SDK File ...50 Event Log ...53 Clear Event Logs...54 Refresh Event Logs...56 ARMC Card Management...57 Remote Control ...57 Remote Console ...58 Redirection ... Drive Redirection 75 Start CD-ROM Drive Redirection 76 Stop CD-ROM Drive Redirection 78 Stopping Console Redirection 79 Crash Screen ...80 ARMC Card Configurations ...81 Administrator Setup...82 Adding an Administrator ...83 Editing an Administrator ...85 Removing an Administrator ...87 Networking Options ......
... an SDK File ...43 SDK Explained ...46 Show Thresholds...47 Acer 301 Thresholds Explained 48 Hide Thresholds ...49 Deleting an SDK File ...50 Event Log ...53 Clear Event Logs...54 Refresh Event Logs...56 ARMC Card Management...57 Remote Control ...57 Remote Console ...58 Redirection ... Drive Redirection 75 Start CD-ROM Drive Redirection 76 Stop CD-ROM Drive Redirection 78 Stopping Console Redirection 79 Crash Screen ...80 ARMC Card Configurations ...81 Administrator Setup...82 Adding an Administrator ...83 Editing an Administrator ...85 Removing an Administrator ...87 Networking Options ......
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Table of Contents Appendix I ARMC MAC Address Map 149 Notes...150 Appendix J Tree Structure and Description of CD Contents 151 ARMC CD ...151 CD Contents ...151 Appendix K Host System USB Mouse and Keyboard Considerations for Linux 7.x..... 157 Overview ...157 File Description ...157 Check Your AMIBIOS Settings 157 USB Keyboard ...157 USB Mouse ...158 If linking to XFree86...158 Appendix L GtkRConsoleARMC for Linux 159 Installation ...159 Index ...161 vi Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC) User's Guide
Table of Contents Appendix I ARMC MAC Address Map 149 Notes...150 Appendix J Tree Structure and Description of CD Contents 151 ARMC CD ...151 CD Contents ...151 Appendix K Host System USB Mouse and Keyboard Considerations for Linux 7.x..... 157 Overview ...157 File Description ...157 Check Your AMIBIOS Settings 157 USB Keyboard ...157 USB Mouse ...158 If linking to XFree86...158 Appendix L GtkRConsoleARMC for Linux 159 Installation ...159 Index ...161 vi Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC) User's Guide
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.../or the program(s) described in this publication at the address shown on the ARMC CD) • an Acer Remote Management Card Quick Installation Guide • an ARMC CD viii Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC) User's Guide This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Packing ... result from the use or misuse of the manual or information contained therein (even if Acer has been advised of the possibility of the Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC). Acer provides this statement may not apply to the information herein; Disclaimer This manual describes the...
.../or the program(s) described in this publication at the address shown on the ARMC CD) • an Acer Remote Management Card Quick Installation Guide • an ARMC CD viii Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC) User's Guide This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Packing ... result from the use or misuse of the manual or information contained therein (even if Acer has been advised of the possibility of the Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC). Acer provides this statement may not apply to the information herein; Disclaimer This manual describes the...
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...-5 • CD-ROM • Floppy • allows remote operating system boot up and installation • Windows 2000/XP and above • RedHat 7.3 and above available 2 Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC) User's Guide
...-5 • CD-ROM • Floppy • allows remote operating system boot up and installation • Windows 2000/XP and above • RedHat 7.3 and above available 2 Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC) User's Guide
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...model Inspect the cardboard carton for your ARMC card in the ARMC card into the host system. Perform all Acer-ARMC Windows Host Components 9 Setup your client system's Internet browser 10 Connect to the ARMC from a client system 11 Load the ARMC SDK file for obvious damage. Step Action... 1 Unpack the ARMC card (and check jumper settings) 2 Install the ...
...model Inspect the cardboard carton for your ARMC card in the ARMC card into the host system. Perform all Acer-ARMC Windows Host Components 9 Setup your client system's Internet browser 10 Connect to the ARMC from a client system 11 Load the ARMC SDK file for obvious damage. Step Action... 1 Unpack the ARMC card (and check jumper settings) 2 Install the ...
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MAC Address 00-40-D9-02-9B-3C Location Description Server Room, Rack 2, 5 Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Mail Server Cont'd 4 Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC) User's Guide See the first line for an example. Step 1 Unpack the ARMC Card (and check jumper settings) ARMC Card Layout ARMC MAC Address Your ARMC card has a unique MAC address. You can write down your ARMC card's MAC address in the table below or in Appendix I, ARMC MAC Address Map. The MAC address is the only way to distinguish one ARMC card from another when you run programs such as WinFlash and RMseek.
MAC Address 00-40-D9-02-9B-3C Location Description Server Room, Rack 2, 5 Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Mail Server Cont'd 4 Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC) User's Guide See the first line for an example. Step 1 Unpack the ARMC Card (and check jumper settings) ARMC Card Layout ARMC MAC Address Your ARMC card has a unique MAC address. You can write down your ARMC card's MAC address in the table below or in Appendix I, ARMC MAC Address Map. The MAC address is the only way to distinguish one ARMC card from another when you run programs such as WinFlash and RMseek.
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... holes. By default, pins one and two, you can stay powered on -board battery backup is primarily used to recover your ARMC card into the J1 connector 6 Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC) User's Guide Cont'd See the diagram on how to recover a failed flash attempt. Pin Description 1 GP I/O PA7 2 Ground 3 GP I/O PA10 Step...
... holes. By default, pins one and two, you can stay powered on -board battery backup is primarily used to recover your ARMC card into the J1 connector 6 Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC) User's Guide Cont'd See the diagram on how to recover a failed flash attempt. Pin Description 1 GP I/O PA7 2 Ground 3 GP I/O PA10 Step...
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... use Acer battery part number BAT-LIION-3.6-01. The optional battery pack is 87%. Li-Ion batteries are specified to operate between -208C to +608C for discharge and 08C to +408C for cells is 94%. Cells retain 80% of their original capacity after you keep a stock of extra ARMC batteries,... Keep in mind that the battery must be used is : Acer Part Number BAT-LIION-3.6-01 Description Battery, Li-Ion, 3.6 V, 855/900 mAh on the ARMC card. 3 Install a new battery pack and connect the new battery pack to the ARMC card. This means the selfdischarge rate for over one year at...
... use Acer battery part number BAT-LIION-3.6-01. The optional battery pack is 87%. Li-Ion batteries are specified to operate between -208C to +608C for discharge and 08C to +408C for cells is 94%. Cells retain 80% of their original capacity after you keep a stock of extra ARMC batteries,... Keep in mind that the battery must be used is : Acer Part Number BAT-LIION-3.6-01 Description Battery, Li-Ion, 3.6 V, 855/900 mAh on the ARMC card. 3 Install a new battery pack and connect the new battery pack to the ARMC card. This means the selfdischarge rate for over one year at...
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... Do not short-circuit the battery pack. These batteries must be labeled "easily removable" from these requirements. For a list of the ARMC optional battery pack by manufacturers, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has granted a temporary exemption from consumer products, and that Lithium-...way. Do not mutilate the battery pack. Most used Lithium-ion batteries are using an optional battery pack on the ARMC card. 8 Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC) User's Guide Do not dispose of battery disposal sites, write to a specific location for an authorized battery disposal ...
... Do not short-circuit the battery pack. These batteries must be labeled "easily removable" from these requirements. For a list of the ARMC optional battery pack by manufacturers, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has granted a temporary exemption from consumer products, and that Lithium-...way. Do not mutilate the battery pack. Most used Lithium-ion batteries are using an optional battery pack on the ARMC card. 8 Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC) User's Guide Do not dispose of battery disposal sites, write to a specific location for an authorized battery disposal ...
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..., USB Boot or Boot to install the virtual CD-ROM drivers. You can select the default option Microsoft Windows provides. 10 Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC) User's Guide Note: Make sure that your AC adapter. Note: Virtual floppy is installed.) • Connect your motherboard's BIOS...Virtual CDROM Enable Save the BIOS settings and restart the computer. Note: On Acer serverboards, depress the , , and keys simultaneously to the telephone wall outlet. (Only if the optional modem daughterboard is not supported on all versions of the ARMC card to enter the BIOS.
..., USB Boot or Boot to install the virtual CD-ROM drivers. You can select the default option Microsoft Windows provides. 10 Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC) User's Guide Note: Make sure that your AC adapter. Note: Virtual floppy is installed.) • Connect your motherboard's BIOS...Virtual CDROM Enable Save the BIOS settings and restart the computer. Note: On Acer serverboards, depress the , , and keys simultaneously to the telephone wall outlet. (Only if the optional modem daughterboard is not supported on all versions of the ARMC card to enter the BIOS.
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...to tell whether the operating system on the host system when you to begin the installation of the Acer-ARMC Windows Host Component. 3 The Acer-ARMC Windows Host Component setup window opens. It can use mouse redirection during Console Redirection. Cont'd Chapter Two : ... operating system was shutdown normally or abruptly. Step 8 Install the Acer-ARMC Windows Host Components Acer-ARMC Windows Host Components is a collection of both the Internet browser-based Remote Access Companion for ARMC and the RMConfigApp program. These programs are briefly explained in Windows....
...to tell whether the operating system on the host system when you to begin the installation of the Acer-ARMC Windows Host Component. 3 The Acer-ARMC Windows Host Component setup window opens. It can use mouse redirection during Console Redirection. Cont'd Chapter Two : ... operating system was shutdown normally or abruptly. Step 8 Install the Acer-ARMC Windows Host Components Acer-ARMC Windows Host Components is a collection of both the Internet browser-based Remote Access Companion for ARMC and the RMConfigApp program. These programs are briefly explained in Windows....
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Select the Complete setup option. Select the option for Install this application for and left click the Next button. 5 The Setup Type window opens. Step 8 Install the Acer-ARMC Windows Host Components, Continued Step Description 4 The Customer Information window opens. Left click the Next button. 12 Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC) User's Guide Cont'd Enter your name and your organization's name in the appropriate fields.
Select the Complete setup option. Select the option for Install this application for and left click the Next button. 5 The Setup Type window opens. Step 8 Install the Acer-ARMC Windows Host Components, Continued Step Description 4 The Customer Information window opens. Left click the Next button. 12 Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC) User's Guide Cont'd Enter your name and your organization's name in the appropriate fields.
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Cont'd Chapter Two : Installing Your ARMC Card 13 Step 8 Install the Acer-ARMC Windows Host Components, Continued Step Description 6 The Install Program window opens. Left click the Install button. 7 The Installation Progress window opens.
Cont'd Chapter Two : Installing Your ARMC Card 13 Step 8 Install the Acer-ARMC Windows Host Components, Continued Step Description 6 The Install Program window opens. Left click the Install button. 7 The Installation Progress window opens.
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Step 8 Install the Acer-ARMC Windows Host Components, Continued Step Description 8 The installation is complete. Left click the Finish button. 14 Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC) User's Guide
Step 8 Install the Acer-ARMC Windows Host Components, Continued Step Description 8 The installation is complete. Left click the Finish button. 14 Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC) User's Guide
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The other is the cursor on the host system. One is running, you run the Acer-ARMC Windows Host Components installation program. To stop the mouse redirection, left click the Stop Mouse Redirection menu option. 4 The About menu item displays the...below to use mouse redirection during Console Redirection. The Acer-ARMC Windows Host Components copies the HostMouseWin.exe file to your host system's operating system starts up. 2 The ARMC Mouse Booster icon is installed when you will see two cursors. This allows the ARMC Mouse Booster program to startup when your STARTUP directory....
The other is the cursor on the host system. One is running, you run the Acer-ARMC Windows Host Components installation program. To stop the mouse redirection, left click the Stop Mouse Redirection menu option. 4 The About menu item displays the...below to use mouse redirection during Console Redirection. The Acer-ARMC Windows Host Components copies the HostMouseWin.exe file to your host system's operating system starts up. 2 The ARMC Mouse Booster icon is installed when you will see two cursors. This allows the ARMC Mouse Booster program to startup when your STARTUP directory....
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Appendix F Serial Over LAN Hardware Setup There are two ways to attach the host system's serial port to the ARMC card's serial port. • Internally using a 9-pin ribbon cable • Externally using a null modem cable Internal One way is to use a 9-pin flat ribbon cable ... illustrated below (if the system board has an available internal 9-pin serial port connector): Plug one end of the 9-pin flat ribbon cable into the Acer ARMC's serial port connector located at JP1 9-pin flat ribbon cable Plug in the other end of the 9-pin flat ribbon cable into the host system...
Appendix F Serial Over LAN Hardware Setup There are two ways to attach the host system's serial port to the ARMC card's serial port. • Internally using a 9-pin ribbon cable • Externally using a null modem cable Internal One way is to use a 9-pin flat ribbon cable ... illustrated below (if the system board has an available internal 9-pin serial port connector): Plug one end of the 9-pin flat ribbon cable into the Acer ARMC's serial port connector located at JP1 9-pin flat ribbon cable Plug in the other end of the 9-pin flat ribbon cable into the host system...
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...serial port connector Cont'd 134 Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC) User's Guide Hardware Setup, Continued External The other is installed and secured to the chassis, attach the null modem cable as illustrated below: The USB cable must be connected from the Acer ARMC's USB port to the ...host system's USB port Acer ARMC (I/O shield view) External 9-pin serial port connector attached to the ARMC's internal serial port connector Host system's external serial port USB Host system's ...
...serial port connector Cont'd 134 Acer Remote Management Card (ARMC) User's Guide Hardware Setup, Continued External The other is installed and secured to the chassis, attach the null modem cable as illustrated below: The USB cable must be connected from the Acer ARMC's USB port to the ...host system's USB port Acer ARMC (I/O shield view) External 9-pin serial port connector attached to the ARMC's internal serial port connector Host system's external serial port USB Host system's ...
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...Internal Cables, 9 Step 5 Connect External Cables, 10 Step 6 Confirm the Motherboard's BIOS Settings, 10 Step 7 Install the Operating System and ARMC Drivers, 10 Step 8 Install the Acer-ARMC Windows Host Components, 11, 12, 13, 14 Step 9 Setup Your Client Internet Browser, 15, 16, 17, 18 Stop CD-ROM Drive... Console Redirection, 79 Storage, 7 System Information, 36, 39, 40, 116 T Tree Structure and Description of CD Contents, 151 Troubleshooting, 131 U Updating Your ARMC Card's Firmware, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97 Usage, 33, 117, 120, 136 USB Keyboard, 157 USB Mouse, 158 User Manager Tab, 111, 112...
...Internal Cables, 9 Step 5 Connect External Cables, 10 Step 6 Confirm the Motherboard's BIOS Settings, 10 Step 7 Install the Operating System and ARMC Drivers, 10 Step 8 Install the Acer-ARMC Windows Host Components, 11, 12, 13, 14 Step 9 Setup Your Client Internet Browser, 15, 16, 17, 18 Stop CD-ROM Drive... Console Redirection, 79 Storage, 7 System Information, 36, 39, 40, 116 T Tree Structure and Description of CD Contents, 151 Troubleshooting, 131 U Updating Your ARMC Card's Firmware, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97 Usage, 33, 117, 120, 136 USB Keyboard, 157 USB Mouse, 158 User Manager Tab, 111, 112...