American Megatrends Express 788 Quick Hardware Installation Manual

Quick Hardware Installation Guide
MegaRAC
Remote Access Companion
Thank you for purchasing the MegaRAC Express. Please take a few minutes to review this quick
guide before beginning the installation process. If you require a further explanation of any item
covered in this guide, please refer to the installation instructions on your CD.
Contents for the MegaRAC Express (Series 788 adapter)
You should have received the following:
•
AMI Series 788 MegaRAC Express PCI card
•
MegaRAC Express Feature Cables
•
MegaRAC Software Installation CD ROM
•
All Hardware and Software Manuals are on the Installation CD ROM
• Software License Agreement
• Warranty and Registration Card
MAN-788-QH
®
Express
(Series 788)
Managed Server Node
Requirements:
•
Windows 2000®, Windows NT®
Server 4.0 +SP3 or above, Novell®
Netware 4.x, NetWare 5.x, or RedHat
Linux
•
One Primary PCI Slot
Installed:
• MegaRAC Express Hardware
•
MegaRAC Host Software
Management Station
Requirements:
• Windows 2000® or Windows NT®
4.0 +SP3 or Above
• NT RAS
Installed:
•
MegaRAC Client + Management
Station Software
Remote Console
Requirements:
• Windows 2000®, or Windows NT®
4.0 +SP3 or Above
•
Windows 95/98/ME®
•
IE 4.01 or Above Required
Installed:
•
MegaRAC Client Software (only)
Technical Support
11-09-01
If you need help installing, configuring, or running the MegaRAC Express, call
American Megatrends technical support at 770-246-8645. Before you call, please
complete the MegaRAC Express Problem Report Form in the hardware manual.
Web Site: http://www.ami.com/support/prodsearch.cfm?prodid=45
Network Architecture Using MegaRAC Express
This diagram shows a standard network configuration with the MegaRAC Host software and
Hardware. MegaRAC Express uses both software and Hardware modules to offer in-band and out-
of-band connectivity. From the Remote Console, a network administrator can log into the card via
the Management Station.
MegaRAC Express Series 788 Remote Access Companion
Card Layout