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8 ipmi setup procedure, 1 managed system hardware setup, 2 using the iei iman web gui – IEI Integration PCIE-Q870-i2 User Manual

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process. Enter the Intel® current ME password as it requires (the Intel® default

password is admin).

Step 0:

NOTE:

To change the password, enter a new password following the strong

password rule (containing at least one upper case letter, one lower

case letter, one digit and one special character, and be at least eight

characters).

4.8 IPMI Setup Procedure

The PCIE-Q870-i2 features Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) that helps

lower the overall costs of server management by enabling users to maximize IT resources,

save time and manage multiple systems. The PCIE-Q870-i2 supports IPMI 2.0 through

the optional iRIS-2400 module. Follow the steps below to setup IPMI.

4.8.1 Managed System Hardware Setup

The hardware configuration of the managed system (PCIE-Q870-i2) is described below.

Step 1:

Install an iRIS-2400 module to the IPMI module socket (refer to Section 4.5.2).

Step 2:

Make sure at least one DDR3 DIMM is installed in one of the DIMM sockets. If

multiple DIMMs are installed, all of the DIMMs must be same size, same speed

and same brand to get the best performance.

Step 3:

Connect an Ethernet cable to the RJ-45 connector labeled LAN2 (Figure 3-28).

4.8.2 Using the IEI iMAN Web GUI

To manage a client system from a remote console using IEI iMAN Web GUI, follow the

steps below.

Step 1:

Obtain the IP address of the managed system. It is recommended to use the

IPMI Tool on the managed system to obtain the IP address. To use IPMI Tool to