Page 1 MegaRAC™ K1 User’s Guide MAN-933 03/31/05...
Page 2: Revision History
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Step 4 Install the K1 Virtual CD-ROM Drivers ... 10 Step 5 Set up Your Client System’s Internet Browser ... 11 Step 6 Connect to the MegaRAC K1 from a Client System ... 15 On Screen Display (OSD) Utility ... 15 Connecting to the K1...
Page 4 Dual Mouse ... 48 Bandwidth Usage ... 49 Disable Local Video... 49 Upgrade Firmware ... 50 Updating Your MegaRAC K1’s Firmware... 51 Power Control ... 57 Power Buddy Control ... 57 Through IPMI... 58 Using the Serial Port to Control the Power ... 59 Toggle Port Usage ...
Page 5 Table of Contents Appendix C CURI Client... 97 Overview ... 97 CURI (Common User Remote API Interface) ... 97 CURI Client ... 97 Running the CURI Client from Microsoft Windows ... 97 For Network Connection... 97 For Inband Connection... 98 Command Options ...
Page 6: Technical Support
Limited Warranty The buyer agrees that if this product proves to be defective, American Megatrends is only obligated to repair or replace this product at American Megatrends’ discretion according to the terms and conditions of the warranty registration card that accompanies this product.
Page 7 MegaRAC™ K1 CD • a warranty card Note: Your MegaRAC K1 (series 933) may or may not ship with everything listed in the Retail Packing List. Contact your AMI authorized reseller to find out what is shipped with your MegaRAC K1. Note: The RS-232 serial port is not designed for use with an external serial modem.
Page 8: Fcc Class B Statement
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by American Megatrends could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. viii MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide Warning...
Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction Key Features Feature Description Zero-U Form Factor • No Rack or Desktop Space Required • Dimensions: 83 mm x 80 mm x 26 mm • Video Provides Remote Video Display, Fast Redirection and Animation • Resolution up to 1280 x 1024 •...
Page 10: Remote Software
MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide Benefit Receive significant cost savings, allowing you to continue to deploy your existing analog KVM switches Control multiple servers using just one MegaRAC K1 Multiple remote sites can simultaneously monitor the MegaRAC K1 Analog or Digital KVM...
Page 11: Chapter 2 Installing Your Megarac K1
Chapter 2 Installing Your MegaRAC K1 MegaRAC K1 Installation and Setup Use the following steps to attach the MegaRAC K1 to your host system. Step Action Unpack the MegaRAC K1 Connect Cables Confirm the Motherboard’s BIOS Settings Install the K1 Virtual CD-ROM Drivers Set up Your Client System’s Internet Browser...
Page 12: Step 1 Unpack The Megarac K1
Network Connect your network cable to this port. Recovery none This button allows you to set the MegaRAC K1 into recovery mode so that it can be Button located with the RacMfgDiag application. Note: Damage to the K1 Recovery Button can occur if you press too hard...
Page 13: Megarac K1 Cables And Usb Port
These two cables are used to connect from the PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse port on Keyboard your host system to the PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse. Note: Continued You must connect AC power before attaching the PS/2 mouse. Chapter Two : Installing Your MegaRAC K1 Cont’d...
Page 14: Recovery Button
Step 1 Unpack the MegaRAC K1, Recovery Button You can put the MegaRAC K1 into recovery mode by using a straightened paper clip. Push in the tiny recovery switch while inserting power. Note: The Recovery button and the RacMfgDiag application are not described in this manual.
Page 15: Step 2 Connect Cables
Connect the USB cable to the K1 as illustrated below: Network Port Physically attach your K1 to your network by plugging an Ethernet Cable into the K1 Network Port. Plug your Ethernet Cable into the Network Port Chapter Two : Installing Your MegaRAC K1 Cont’d...
Page 16: Aux Port
You can obtain the IP address using this method. Note: To get the IP address on your MegaRAC K1 locally, you can use the RS-232 port in conjunction with the KSeek Utility or use the On Screen Display (OSD) feature.
Page 17: Dc 6V Port
Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse connector. Plug the Video Out cable to your Display Device. Note: You must connect AC power before attaching the PS/2 mouse. Plug your AC Adapter into the Power Port Chapter Two : Installing Your MegaRAC K1...
Page 18: Step 3 Confirm The Motherboard's Bios Settings
Install the operating system (if applicable) on the host system. (Windows 2000/XP only) When prompted for the virtual CD-ROM drivers, select the default option Microsoft Windows provides. The Virtual CD-ROM device does not require any special drivers. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide Setting AMI Virtual CDROM Enable...
Page 19: Step 5 Set Up Your Client System's Internet Browser
Follow the instructions in the table below: Step Description Open Internet Options. To get there, open your Internet Explorer browser, left click Tools and then Internet Options. The Internet Options window opens. Left click the Settings button. Cont’d Chapter Two : Installing Your MegaRAC K1...
Page 20 Next, you must set up Internet Explorer to allow the downloading of Signed ActiveX controls and also allow it to run Signed ActiveX controls. To do this, left click the Security tab and then the Custom Level button. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide Continued Cont’d...
Page 21 The Security Settings window opens. Left click the Enable button under the Download signed ActiveX controls section. Scroll down and left click the Enable button under the Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins section. Left click the OK button. Continued Cont’d Chapter Two : Installing Your MegaRAC K1...
Page 22 Left click the Apply button and then the OK button to make the changes. Note: You must restart Internet Explorer before the changes take effect. Note: Remote Console cannot run with any other security settings in Internet Explorer. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide Continued...
Page 23: Step 6 Connect To The Megarac K1 From A Client System
MegaRAC K1’s IP address using the On Screen Display (OSD) utility. Note: To get or set the IP address on your MegaRAC K1 locally, you can connect to it using the RS-232 port on the K1 and a standard Telnet client (such as HyperTerminal). You can also use the KSeek Utility.
Page 24: Connecting To The K1
Field Root User Name Password Left click the OK button. After you successfully log into your MegaRAC K1, you are greeted with the Welcome to MegaRAC K1 screen. Note: The default root user name and password are in lower-case characters.
Page 25: Chapter 3 Using Your Megarac K1
Note: Your MegaRAC K1 GUI may not match this document. If it does not appear to be the same, you can visit ami.com and download the most current user’s guide. Chapter Three : Using Your MegaRAC K1...
Page 26: Default Root User Name And Password
Default Root User Name and Password When you first try to access your MegaRAC K1, you will be prompted to enter a user name and password. The default root user name and password are as follows: Field Root User Name...
Page 27: K1 Gui Explained
K1 GUI Explained After you successfully log into your MegaRAC K1, you are greeted with the K1GUI. Menu Bar There is a menu bar located at the top of the K1 GUI. It lists the following: • Manage Group •...
Page 28: Quick Launch Icons
Buddy Control hardware, IPMI, or a power strip via signals sent by a serial port connection. This menu item allows you to reset the MegaRAC K1. This feature is useful for when you need to reset the K1 after a firmware flash.
Page 29: Remote Console
Remote Console Remote Console is a subsection of the Manage group. Chapter Three : Using Your MegaRAC K1...
Page 30: Redirection
Redirection The most powerful feature of your MegaRAC K1 is the ability to redirect the host system’s console. To redirect the host system’s console is the ability to manage your host system as if it were physically in front of you, when it is not.
Page 31 Next, you must set up Internet Explorer to allow the downloading of Signed ActiveX controls and also allow it to run Signed ActiveX controls. To do this, left click the Security tab and then the Custom Level button. Cont’d Chapter Three : Using Your MegaRAC K1...
Page 32 The Security Settings window opens. Left click the Enable button under the Download signed ActiveX controls section. Scroll down and left click the Enable button under the Run ActiveX controls and plug-ins section. Left click the OK button. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide Cont’d...
Page 33 Left click the Apply button and then the OK button to make the changes. Note: You must restart Internet Explorer before the changes take effect. Note: Remote Console cannot run with any other security settings in Internet Explorer. Cont’d Chapter Three : Using Your MegaRAC K1...
Page 34: Disabling Mouse Acceleration
Left click the Apply button. Restart the Netware 6 GUI. Disabling Mouse Acceleration on NetWare 6 servers running Java 1.3.1 CSP8/9 Step Description Open the NetWare 6 sys:/java/nwgfx/xinitrc file. Add the following command: xset m 1 Save the file. Restart the Netware 6 GUI. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide Cont’d...
Page 35: Starting Redirection
High Resolution modes. Note: You can also start a Remote Console session by left clicking the Remote Console icon located quick launch icon section on the of the K1 GUI. Chapter Three : Using Your MegaRAC K1 Cont’d...
Page 36 Starting Redirection, Continued Step Description The MegaRAC K1 Console Redirection port menu dialog box opens. Left click the Default button to start redirection. Note: The MegaRAC K1 Console Redirection port menu dialog box allows you to use the K1 with a traditional KVM.
Page 37 It also allows you to see if Level 2 Compression is enabled or disabled. See the Authentication Dialog Box Options section in this chapter for more information on how to modify these settings. Cont’d Chapter Three : Using Your MegaRAC K1...
Page 38 Redirection, Continued Starting Redirection, Continued Step Description The Console Redirection window opens. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide Cont’d...
Page 39: Authentication Dialog Box Options
Colors, 216 Colors (default), 125 Colors, 64 Colors, Gray Scale, or Black and White. Level 2 Compression: You can use the dropdown menu to toggle the second level of compression on and off. Cont’d Chapter Three : Using Your MegaRAC K1...
Page 40: Remote Console Shortcut Key Combinations
Continued Remote Console Shortcut Key Combinations The most powerful feature of your MegaRAC K1 is the ability to redirect the host system’s console. To redirect the host system’s console is the ability to manage your host system as if it were physically in front of you, when it is not. The following table is a list...
Page 41: Console Redirection Window
This menu item can be used to start redirection of the CD-ROM drive. This menu item allows the K1 to emulate a PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse. (Default) This menu item allows the K1 to emulate a USB Keyboard and USB Mouse. Chapter Three : Using Your MegaRAC K1 Cont’d...
Page 42 64 Colors Gray Scale Black White MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide Select this menu item to limit the colors to 64 K Colors. Select this menu item to limit the colors to 4 K Colors. Select this menu item to limit the colors to 256 Colors.
Page 43 Macros. Note: The <WINDOWS> key does not redirect in this Full Keyboard mode. This menu item can be used to encrypt all keyboard strokes. Normally, all keystrokes are sent in plain text. Chapter Three : Using Your MegaRAC K1 Cont’d...
Page 44 If you programmed a macro, you would be able to switch systems by selecting a preprogrammed macro. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide Click on the Using Serial Port option to control the power strip through the Power Strip’s serial port.
Page 45 This dropdown menu item contains the About RConsoleOCX Control menu item that allows you to view the RConsoleOCX Control version number and copyright information. option is only active on the K1 VGA. The K1 DVI does not Chapter Three : Using Your MegaRAC K1 Cont’d...
Page 46: Console Redirection Toolbar
This field displays the current color setting. Frame Rate This field displays the current frame rate you are getting. Access This field displays the current access level. Active This field displays how many users are currently Clients accessing the K1. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide Cont’d...
Page 47: Console Redirection Toolbar Toggle Buttons
When you see this icon, it means that dual mouse is active. You can left click this icon to stop using dual mouse. Cont’d Chapter Three : Using Your MegaRAC K1...
Page 48: Console Redirection Toolbar (Full Screen Mode)
The Console Redirection Toolbar (Full Screen Mode) is only enabled in Full Screen Mode. The Console Redirection Toolbar (Full Screen Mode) automatically hides itself. You can navigate with your mouse towards the top of the screen to view the Console Redirection Toolbar (Full Screen Mode). MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide Cont’d...
Page 49: Console Redirection Toolbar (Full Screen Mode) Buttons
By default it is unlocked. This button allows you to stop and resume Console Redirection. This button allows you to start or stop mouse synchronization. This button allows you to open the CDROM Redirection Dialog Box. Chapter Three : Using Your MegaRAC K1 Cont’d...
Page 50 Console Window to Taskbar Click to Exit Full Screen Mode Stop Console Redirection & Close Window MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide Description This button gives you access to more options. These options includes the following: • Console Redirection Commands • Color •...
Page 51: Start Cd-Rom Drive Redirection
The second way is to use the CDROM Redirection dropdown menu. A third way is to use the <ALT> + <E> keystroke to toggle between Start CDROM Redirection and Stop CDROM Redirection. Cont’d Chapter Three : Using Your MegaRAC K1...
Page 52 Select the CD-ROM Drive you want to redirect. Left click the OK button. CD-ROM Drive Redirection will begin immediately. If you used the Console Redirection toolbar to start the CD-ROM Drive Redirection, you will see the following: Notice that the Drive Redirection icon changes. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide Cont’d...
Page 53: Stop Cd-Rom Drive Redirection
A third way is to use the <ALT> + <E> keystroke to toggle between Start CDROM Redirection and Stop CDROM Redirection. The Console Redirection status dialog box appears as it stops device redirection. Cont’d Chapter Three : Using Your MegaRAC K1...
Page 54: Stopping Console Redirection
The following Console Redirection message box will appear. Once Console Redirection has stopped, you can close both the Console Redirection and Remote Console Key Help window. You can also leave these two windows open and start redirection again once you are ready. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide Cont’d...
Page 55: Video Parameters
This button allows the K1 to automatically set the color gains and noise thresholds. This button allows you to immediately apply the changes. Left click the OK button to save your settings. Left click the Cancel button to exit without saving your settings. Chapter Three : Using Your MegaRAC K1 Cont’d...
Page 56: Dual Mouse
Dual Mouse. Then align both pointers over each other. Double left click and one of the pointers will become cross hairs. The cross hairs should align with the tip of the host system’s pointer. If not, you must re-sync the pointers. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide Cont’d...
Page 57: Bandwidth Usage
The Disable Local Video option is a subsection of the Options group. The Disable Local Video option allows you to disable the local video. You can simple toggle it on or off by clicking on it. A check mark means that the local video is disabled. Chapter Three : Using Your MegaRAC K1...
Page 58: Upgrade Firmware
Once you enter into Flash Mode and choose to cancel the firmware flash operation, the MegaRAC K1 must be reset. This means that you must close the Internet browser and log back onto the MegaRAC K1 before you can perform any other types of operations.
Page 59: Updating Your Megarac K1'S Firmware
Upgrade Firmware, Continued Updating Your MegaRAC K1’s Firmware Follow the steps in the table below to update your MegaRAC K1’s firmware: Step Description Left click the Enter Upgrade Mode button. The following dialog appears: Preparing to upgrade firmware. Please wait…...
Page 60 Upgrade Firmware, Continued Updating Your MegaRAC K1’s Firmware, Continued Step Description Left click the Browse button to locate the firmware (*.IMA) update file. Locate the firmware file and select it. Left click the Open button. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide Cont’d...
Page 61 Step Description Left click the Upload button to go to the next step. The MegaRAC K1 firmware wizard will begin to check the existing firmware against the firmware file you are trying to load. Cont’d Chapter Three : Using Your MegaRAC K1...
Page 62 Upgrade Firmware, Continued Updating Your MegaRAC K1’s Firmware, Continued Step Description Once it verifies the image, the following dialog box appears: Left click the OK button. If the dialog box prompted that an update is necessary, left click the Flash button. If the wizard determined that no flash is necessary, you can left click the Cancel button.
Page 63 When you see this screen, it means that the firmware image is being upgraded. Once the upgrade’s progress reaches 100%, it is complete. The MegaRAC K1 will reset itself. You must close the browser and reconnect to the MegaRAC K1 once this process is complete.
Page 64 Step Description After the Firmware Upgrade Wizard has been completed successfully, the MegaRAC K1 will automatically reset itself. This is done in order for the image upgrade to take effect. You cannot perform any other operation within your current Internet browser session Close your Internet browser session and reconnect to your MegaRAC K1.
Page 65: Power Control
Control hardware, IPMI, or a power strip via signals sent by a serial port connection. Power Buddy Control Click on the Power Buddy Control option to control the power through the Power Buddy Control. Cont’d Chapter Three : Using Your MegaRAC K1...
Page 66: Through Ipmi
Power Control, Continued Through IPMI Click on the option to control the power via IPMI. Through IPMI Cont’d MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide...
Page 67: Using The Serial Port To Control The Power
This option is typically selected if you want to manage the K1 using HyperTerminal via the K1’s serial port. This option must be selected if you want to send serial commands via the K1’s serial port to a serial enabled power strip. Chapter Three : Using Your MegaRAC K1 Cont’d...
Page 68: Power Management Via Serial Port
Power Control, Continued Power Management via Serial Port Click the Power Management option to enter the Power Strip Setup. You can add, remove, and play commands through the K1’s serial port from this dialog box. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide...
Page 69: Resetting The K1
Resetting the K1 Click the Reset K1 option to reset the MegaRAC K1. This feature is useful for when you need to reset the K1 after a firmware flash. You will be prompted with the confirmation dialog box. Click the OK button to continue.
Page 70: Configure Group
This menu item allows you to allow and restrict the IP addresses that can access the K1. This menu item allows you to upload a Digital Certificate and Private Key to the K1. Note: The MegaRAC K1 does not support pass-phrase encrypted certificates.
Page 71: Users
The following table describes the information listed in this subsection in detail: Item Description Username This field displays a list of all users who are able to access this MegaRAC K1. Note: The default administrator is root. It is prudent for you to change the default root password.
Page 72: Adding Users
Only user accounts with administrative rights are allowed to add, edit, and remove users. Non- administrator users can only change their own password. If a new user is given administrative privileges, permissions are automatically granted for all interfaces. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide Cont’d...
Page 73: Removing Users
Left click an account from the Username field. Once the account that you want to remove is highlighted, left click the Remove button. A confirmation dialog box opens. Left click the OK button to confirm deletion or left click the Cancel button to cancel. Cont’d Chapter Three : Using Your MegaRAC K1...
Page 74: Viewing And Editing Users
Left click an account from the Username field. Once the account you want to view and edit is highlighted, left click the Properties button. Here you can change the password, description, permissions, and access rights. After you have viewed and edited the account information, left click the OK button. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide...
Page 75: Network
Description MAC Address This field displays the K1’s MAC address. Configuration This field allows you to configure the MegaRAC K1’s IP address statically or dynamically. Method Obtain IP address automatically This option allows the K1’s IP to be configured by a DHCP server (dynamically).
Page 76 This field allows you to set the MegaRAC K1’s IP address. Subnet Mask This field allows you to set the Subnet Mask The K1 resides on. Gateway This field allows you to set the MegaRAC K1’s Gateway access address. Apply Button This button allows you to save your configuration. Note: You are prompted to close your Internet browser and reconnect to the new IP address if you make changes to the Networking Information screen.
Page 77: Firewall
Left click the Blocked Sites tab to enter a range of IP addresses that you want to block. Left click the Trusted Sites tab to enter a range of IP addresses that you want to always allow. Cont’d Chapter Three : Using Your MegaRAC K1...
Page 78 You can edit any of the IP address ranges by selecting the IP address range from the main Firewall Dialog Window. You can enter your adjustments and left click on the Modify button for the changes to take effect. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide...
Page 79: Ssl Certificate
Use the Browse button to search for your SSL Certificate or Private Key. Both types of files have a PEM file extension. Note: The MegaRAC K1 does not support pass-phrase encrypted certificates. Cont’d Chapter Three : Using Your MegaRAC K1...
Page 80 K1’s IP address here> For example, if your K1’s IP address is 192.168.0.30, enter the following: https://192.168.0.30 Notice the <s> after <http>. Note: You must accept the certificate before you are able to access your K1 again. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide...
Page 81: View Group
RPM and the internal chassis temperature. Description This field gives the MegaRAC K1’s firmware version number. This field gives the MegaRAC K1’s build date. It is in the following format: MONTH DAY YEAR This field gives the MegaRAC K1’s build time. It is in the following...
Page 82: General Information : Features
General Information : Detailed Versions Parameter Parameter Value MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide Description This field displays whether or not CD-ROM redirection is available. This field displays the type of emulation that is used for the keyboard and mouse. USB emulation is not available in this version of MegaRAC K1.
Page 83: Health Information
Simply click the language that you want to manage your K1 in. The Language menu item is always listed in English. Description This column allows you to view the temperature of the K1. This column allows you to view the RPM of the K1’s cooling fan. Chapter Three : Using Your MegaRAC K1...
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Page 85: Appendix A On Screen Display (Osd)
ESC EXIT The On Screen Display (OSD) is the best way to immediately determine the host name and IP address assigned to your MegaRAC K1. You can also set up the MegaRAC K1’s network, user access, and firewall parameters. Entering OSD You can invoke OSD by depressing the <CTRL>, <ALT>, and <SHIFT>...
Page 86: Navigation
<PAGE DOWN> This key is used to view the next page in either the Firmware Rules or User sections. This key is useful only if the list of Firmware Rules and Users exceed a single screen. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide...
Page 87: Menu
Menu K1-VGA K1-VGA NAME NAME :AI00.40.D9.XX.XX :AI00.40.D9.XX.XX IP IP :XX.XX.XX.XX :XX.XX.XX.XX F2 MENU F2 MENU ESC EXIT ESC EXIT You can enter the OSD menu by depressing the <F2> key. You can close this OSD session by depressing the <ESC> key. MENU MENU GENERAL...
Page 88: Login
F3 LOGIN ESC EXIT F3 LOGIN ESC EXIT You are prompted to login to the MegaRAC K1 when you try to add, edit or delete information. When you see the login prompt, enter your username and password. The default root username and password is as follows:...
Page 89: Network
Field Description NAME This field allows you to configure a new host name for the K1. The default MegaRAC K1’s name consists of the words AI and the MAC address of the MegaRAC K1’s NIC. SERV This field allows you to enter a name for the host system such as the host system’s host name.
Page 90 This field allows you to type the gateway IP address or the gateway’s host name that you want the K1 to use. To save the configured static network information to your K1, depress the <F3> key. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide NETWORK NETWORK...
Page 91: User
User USER USER NAME NAME root root EXIT EXIT F2 F2 PGUP PGUP PREV PREV The User section allows you to view and configure the user access information of your Field Description NAME This column displays the user’s name. Administrator This column displays if the user has full access. Web Access This column displays if the user has access to the web user’s interface.
Page 92 Video Redirection This column allows you to configure the user to have (Y) access or deny (N) access to the video redirection capabilities of the K1. To save the configured the user configuration information to your K1, depress the <F3> key. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide...
Page 93: Firewall
Firewall FIREWALL FIREWALL ALLOWRULES ALLOWRULES BLOCKRULES BLOCKRULES ENT SELECT ESC EXIT ENT SELECT ESC EXIT The Firewall section allows you to view and configure the firewall access information on your K1. Option Description ALLOWRULES This option allows you to configure the allowed protocols (TCP or UDP only), network range, subnet mask, and range of ports that can access the K1.
Page 94: Firewall Block Rules
This field displays the start port. DSPORT This field displays the ending port. You can use the <PAGE UP> and <PAGE DOWN> keys to toggle through the firewall rules. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide F3 SAVE F3 SAVE F1 F1 HELP...
Page 95 Firewall, Continued Firewall Block Rules, Continued Depress the <F2> key to configure a new firewall rule to your K1. FWALLBLOCK FWALLBLOCK PROTOCOL PROTOCOL : - : - IP IP MASK MASK STARTPORT STARTPORT ENDPORT ENDPORT ESC EXIT ESC EXIT Field Description PROTOCOL This field allows you to enter either udp or tcp that you want to block.
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Page 97: Appendix Bkseek Utility
MegaRAC K1. To locate and find out its IP address, you must install and run KSeek . Note: To get or set the IP address on your MegaRAC K1 locally, you can connect to it using the RS-232 port on the K1 and a standard Telnet client (such as HyperTerminal) in conjunction with the KSeek Utility.
Page 98 Type in your Network Name. In this example, Your Network is the Network Name. Next, you must enter a range of IP addresses that you want to search. In this example, the MegaRAC K1’s IP address is between 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.1.0. Left click the Add>> button when finished.
Page 99 The name and IP range of the network to be scanned will display in the Selected IP Range window. Left click on the Next button. If the IP range is correct, KSeek will locate the MegaRAC K1. It will list all MegaRAC K1s it has discovered.
Page 100 Step Description In this example, the MegaRAC K1’s IP address is 192.168.0.26. Double left click on the IP address to start managing the MegaRAC K1 and write down its IP address. Left click on the Finish button after KSeek discovers all MegaRAC K1s.
Page 101: Ip Address Range
Your Network is the Network Name. Next, you must enter a range of IP addresses that you want to search. In this example, the MegaRAC K1’s IP address is between 192.168.0.0 to 192.168.1.0. Left click the Add>> button when finished.
Page 102 The Start and End IP addresses can be the same if you only wish to scan for one MegaRAC K1 with that specific IP address. When you have finished entering all the IP address ranges to be scanned, make sure that they appear correctly in the list box.
Page 103 IP Address Range, Continued If the IP range is correct, KSeek will locate the MegaRAC K1. It will list all MegaRAC K1s it has discovered. Left click on the Finish button after KSeek discovers all MegaRAC K1s. Appendix B : KSeek Utility...
Page 104: Usage
The screen that was last viewed will appear. Note: To close the KSeek utility you must right click on the KSeek icon from the task bar and left click the Exit menu option. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide...
Page 105: Appendix Ccuri Client
MegaRAC K1 CD into the CD-ROM drive. Locate the Wincuri.exe program on your MegaRAC K1 CD Disc. It is located in the following directory: CDROM\RemoteTools\wincuri.exe A typical way to get to the RemoteTools directory of your MegaRAC K1 CD would be as follows: C:\Documents and Settings\Current User\> CD D:\REMOTETOOLS D:\REMOTETOOLS\>...
Page 106: For Inband Connection
SetMigrationState - Sets the Migration State GetChannelGain - Gets ChannelGain SetChannelGain - Sets ChannelGain AutoCalibrateVideoSource - Calibrates Video Source help - Displays this message Quit - Quit command option Exit - Similar to quit MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide allow rule...
Page 107: Appendix Dsconsole Utility
Appendix D SConsole Utility Overview This appendix explains how to use SConsole. You can access your K1’s SConsole through a Telnet client. This is useful when you do not have a DHCP server on your network and need to statically assign the IP address to the K1. Note: On Linux operating systems, you can use the MiniCom utility.
Page 108 Physically attach your K1 to your network by plugging an Ethernet Cable into the K1 Network Port. (Optional) Do not attach the AC Adapter to the K1 until after you have set up HyperTerminal and have HyperTerminal running. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide Plug your Ethernet Cable into the Network Port...
Page 109: Setting Up Hyper Terminal
Setting up Hyper Terminal The best way to Telnet into the MegaRAC K1 is through Hyper Terminal. It is assumed that you know how to use Hyper Terminal. Usage of Hyper Terminal is therefore not documented in this appendix. Remember...
Page 110: Powering On The K1
Once you have HyperTerminal running, apply power to the K1 by connecting the AC Adapter to the K1 Power Port. Once the K1 boots, you will start to see activity on your Telnet client screen. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide Plug your AC Adapter into the Power Port...
Page 111: Logging In
Logging In Default Root User Name and Password When you see the login prompt, enter your username and password. The default root username and password is as follows: Field Root Username Password Note: The default root user name and password are in lower-case characters. Note: When you log in using the default root user name and password, you have full administrative powers.
Page 112: Main Menu
On the Main Menu, ‘3’ takes you to the User Information menu. There you can configure and view the user access information of your K1. Exit SConsole On the Main Menu, ‘4’ logs you out of the SConsole utility. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide...
Page 113: General Information
Get Host Name On the General Information Menu, ‘2’ displays the host name used by the K1. The default MegaRAC K1’s host name consists of the words AI and the MAC address of the MegaRAC K1’s NIC. On the General Information Menu, ‘3’ allows you to set the host name on the...
Page 114: User Information
On the User Information Menu, ‘1’ displays all the users. Information Add User On the User Information Menu, ‘2’ allows you to add a user. Delete User On the User Information Menu, ‘3’ allows you to remove a user. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide...
Page 115: Appendix E Megarac Port Table
HTTPS over TCP Web Server & CLIP Direction Bi-directional. Data sent from the MegaRAC K1 to the client as well as from the client to the MegaRAC K1. Bi-directional. Data sent from the MegaRAC K1 to the client as well as from the client to the MegaRAC K1.
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Page 117: Appendix F : Mac Address Map 109
Appendix F MAC Address Map MAC Address Location Description Server Room, Rack 2, Windows 2000 Advanced 00-40-D9-02-9B-3C Server, Mail Server Appendix F : MAC Address Map 109...
Page 118: Notes
Notes MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide...
Page 119: Appendix G Troubleshooting
See Setting up Hyper Terminal in Appendix D, Appendix D SConsole Utility. Follow the instructions on the screen. Look up the MAC address for your MegaRAC K1. It is normally located on a label on the bottom of the MegaRAC K1.
Page 120: Complete Flash
After flashing the new firmware to the MegaRAC, there are unexpected errors. Solution Whenever there is a change in Config section of the new firmware image, the user must perform a Complete flash. Otherwise the default selected modules are sufficient for flashing. MegaRAC K1 User’s Guide...
Page 121: Index
K1 GUI Overview, 17 Key Benefits, 1 Key Features, 1 KSeek Utility, 4, 8, 15, 89 Language Option, 19, 75 Locating Your MegaRAC K1, 89, 90, 91, 92 Logging In, 103 Login, 29, 80 MAC Address Map, 109 Main Menu, 98, 104...
Page 122 Step 4 Install the K1 Virtual CD-ROM Drivers, 10 Step 5 Set up Your Client System’s Internet Browser, 11, 12, 13, 14 Step 6 Connect to the MegaRAC K1 from a Client System, 15, 16 Stop CD-ROM Drive Redirection, 45...

American Megatrends MegaRAC K1 User Manual

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Installing Your Megarac K1

Chapter 3 Using Your Megarac K1

Appendix A on Screen Display (OSD)

Appendix Bkseek Utility

Appendix Ccuri Client

Appendix Dsconsole Utility

Appendix E Megarac Port Table

Appendix F : MAC Address Map 109

Appendix G Troubleshooting

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