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Compaq dc7900 | Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus NIC - Page 1
List 3 USB Cable and Headers 3 Supported Platforms 4 BIOS Requirements 4 Selecting a Management Controller 5 F10 Setup Differences 5 F10 Setup - HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC 5 F10 Setup - HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC 6 Limitations 8 Drivers 8 Manageability Feature Enabling 9 DASH Enabling
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network adapter functionality, the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus also features desktop and mobile Architecture for System Hardware (DASH) support. More details on DASH and manageability in the Manageability white paper located at www.hp.com. Product Description The Broadcom NetXtreme
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Ethernet-like MIB, and Ethernet MIB (802.3z, Clause 30) • System Management Bus (SMBus) interface supporting Desktop and mobile Architecture for System Hardware (DASH) or Alert Standard Format (ASF) v2.0 • Centralized Power Management Unit (CPMU) • Serial Controller and system BIOS • Data transfer
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offered on supported systems in a future update. Supported Platforms The Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus is available for the following 2008 platforms: • HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC • HP Compaq dc5800 Business PC • HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC • HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC Although the
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Devices and modes differ slightly between the HP Compaq dc5850 and 7900 Business PCs. F10 Setup - HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC The current Management Controller: F10 Setup > Advanced > Manageability Devices. By default, the embedded Broadcom Ethernet controller is primary management controller. The
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Figure 3 Management Mode (DASH highlighted) in the HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC F10 Setup - HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC The current Management Controller: F10 Setup > Advanced > Manageability Devices. By default, the embedded Intel Ethernet controller is primary management controller. The Broadcom
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Figure 4 Management Controller in the HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC The current Management Mode: F10 Setup > File > System Information. The HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC is an Intel Q45-based system which has an integrated Management Engine (ME) within the GMCH for management control. The ME firmware
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Management Mode (DASH highlighted) in the HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC Limitations The Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus functions very similarly between a dc7900 and a dc5850. However, there is one important difference iregarding remote wake and Power-On Password behavior. A remote shutdown
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and ASF are disabled by default on the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus network adapter. DASH Enabling DASH can be enabled in DASH with BMCC: 1. Download the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Drivers for Multiple Operating Systems Softpaq from www.hp.com. 2. Install the Softpaq. 3. Open a Command
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Figure 6 Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus network adapter - Information tab 3. Go to the Configuration tab. 4. Expand the OOB Management list to determine if DASH is enabled or disabled. By default DASH is disabled. Figure 7 OOB Management list 5. Enable DASH and click the Apply button. 10
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7) Set SNMP Connectivity Name. In addition, make sure the Secure RMCP Support for ASF 2.0 is enabled. Setting Up Initial Administrator Account for DASH use of the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Drivers for Multiple Operating Systems Softpaq. This is available at www.hp.com. Execute the Softpaq, and
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Figure 9 Management Firmware Configuration options 3. Enter U for User Account Management. 4. Enter 2 for User Accounts. 5. Enter 1 for Administrator Account. Figure 10 Management options 6. Enter 2 to change Offline from True to False. 12
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7. Enter 4=xxx where xxx is the password to set a password. The password by default is blank. Figure 11 Management options 8. Enter 0 twice to get back to the main page. 9. Enter Q to Save and Exit. Figure 12 Save and exit After saving to NVRAM and exiting, the Administrator account along with the
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Firefox 1.0 or newer • Mozilla 1.7 or newer Limited remote system management includes: • Hardware inventory for processor and memory • Remote system power on, power off, or reset • Determining network settings • Setting up users accounts Connecting with the WebGUI: 1. Execute a web browser from
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to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors

Section	Page
Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus NIC	1
Introduction	2
Product Description	2
Figure 1 Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus Network Adapter	2
Feature List	3
USB Cable and Headers	3
Supported Platforms	4
Platform	4
Network and Management Capability	4
Standard NIC	4
ASF	4
DASH	4
HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC	4
X	4
X	4
X	4
HP Compaq dc5800 Business PC	4
X	4
X	4
HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC	4
X	4
HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC	4
X	4
X	4
X	4
BIOS Requirements	4
System	4
BIOS Family	4
Revision	4
HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC	4
786F6	4
2.06	4
HP Compaq dc5800 Business PC	4
786F2	4
1.53	4
HP Compaq dc7800 Business PC	4
786F1	4
2.04	4
HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC	4
786G1	4
1.08	4
Selecting a Management Controller	5
F10 Setup Differences	5
F10 Setup - HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC	5
Figure 2 Management Devices in the HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC	5
Figure 3 Management Mode (DASH highlighted) in the HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC	6
F10 Setup - HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC	6
Figure 4 Management Controller in the HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC	7
Primary Management Controller	7
Management Module	7
Intel ME	7
AMT, ASF, None	7
Broadcom MC	7
DASH, ASF	7
Figure 5 Management Mode (DASH highlighted) in the HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC	8
Limitations	8
Drivers	8
Manageability Feature Enabling	9
DASH Enabling	9
1. Download the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Drivers for Multiple Operating Systems Softpaq from www.hp.com.	9
2. Install the Softpaq.	9
3. Open a Command box as Administrator.	9
4. Go to the directory where the Broadcom application is installed.	9
5. Run bmcc enable.	9
1. Execute BACs.	9
2. Choose the Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus network adapter.	9
Figure 6 Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus network adapter - Information tab	10
3. Go to the Configuration tab.	10
4. Expand the OOB Management list to determine if DASH is enabled or disabled. By default DASH is disabled.	10
Figure 7 OOB Management list	10
5. Enable DASH and click the Apply button.	10
Figure 8 Enabling DASH	11
ASF Enabling	11
Setting Up Initial Administrator Account for DASH	11
1. Go to the directory where the Broadcom application is installed.	11
2. Run bmcc edit. This will execute the Broadcom Manageability Configuration and Control applica tion and will bring up a list of Management Firmware Configuration options.	11
Figure 9 Management Firmware Configuration options	12
3. Enter U for User Account Management.	12
4. Enter 2 for User Accounts.	12
5. Enter 1 for Administrator Account.	12
Figure 10 Management options	12
6. Enter 2 to change Offline from True to False.	12
7. Enter 4=xxx where xxx is the password to set a password. The password by default is blank.	13
Figure 11 Management options	13
8. Enter 0 twice to get back to the main page.	13
9. Enter Q to Save and Exit.	13
Figure 12 Save and exit	13
WebGUI	14
Connecting with the WebGUI:	14
1. Execute a web browser from a separate system - a management system that is also on the same sub net as the DASH system.	14
2. Connect to the IP address and port of the DASH system.	14
3. The management system makes a TCP connection to the DASH system and accesses the top level embedded web page.	14
Figure 13 Logon screen	15

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Broadcom NetXtreme Gigabit Ethernet Plus NIC

Introduction

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Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Feature List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

USB Cable and Headers

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Supported Platforms

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BIOS Requirements

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Selecting a Management Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

F10 Setup Differences

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F10 Setup - HP Compaq dc5850 Business PC

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F10 Setup - HP Compaq dc7900 Business PC

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Limitations

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Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Manageability Feature Enabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

DASH Enabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

ASF Enabling

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Setting Up Initial Administrator Account for DASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

WebGUI

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Connecting with the WebGUI:

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