# AMD DASH
DASH (Desktop and mobile Architecture for System Hardware) is a client management standard released by the DMTF (Distributed Management Task Force) for secure out-of-band and remote management of desktops and mobile systems.
Client systems that support out-of-band management help IT administrators perform tasks independent of the power state of the machine or the state of the operating system. Examples of out-of-band management tasks include:
* Securely starting up a system remotely, even if it is currently powered off
* Viewing asset inventory information for a system that is powered off
* Retrieving health information about system components even if the OS is unavailable.
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DeviceOn currently integrates power management but does not include VNC capabilities. This omission is due to the proprietary nature of the VNC server, which is incompatible with VNC viewers.
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Note that the **DeviceOn Server must be** **on the same local network** as the edge device.
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## Steps for Enabling
In the following example, we will use the Advantech EBC-V001 for illustration purposes.
**Step 1**: Enable DASH from BIOS
To enable the Realtek DASH function, follow these steps:
1. Navigate to the **Advanced** settings.
2. Select **Realtek Dash Configuration**.
3. Set the **Realtek Dash function** to **Enable**
**Step 2**: Dash Setup Guide
To configure DASH, navigate through the following steps:
1. Click on **Advanced**.
2. Select **Realtek PCI GBE Family Controller**.
3. Choose **RealManage Setup**.
To modify the DASH configuration, you must enter your **username** and **password** if you have previously set up an account.
For first-time users, you need to create an account follow these steps:
1. Go to **Setup and Configuration**
2. Select **Security Configuration**
3. Choose **Modify username and password**
4. After setting up your account and password, proceed to configure the network. Navigate to "**TCP/IP Configuration**" and enable DHCPv4. It is recommended to acquire the IP address from the DHCP server, similar to the in-band system.
5. Return to the **RealManage Setup** and ensure to **save** your configuration settings.
## Connect and Verify
Realtek offers a management tool known as the "**Realtek Management Console**." To connect and verify an AMD DASH device on your laptop, ensure both devices are on the same network.
To login to your DASH device, enter the **IP address**, along with the **username** and **password** you set up previously. Please ensure you connect through port **623** and verify that your device's firewall settings allow traffic on this port.
After logging in, the manageability interface displays a submenu with monitoring information and functions, including **Computer Information**, **Hardware Details**, **Operating System Details**, **Software Inventory**, **Remote Control**, **Boot Control**, **Event Log**, **Account Management**, **Role Management**, **Network Settings**, **Alert Notifications**, and **KVM Redirection**.
## Configure the DeviceOn Agent
To apply the changes, enable AMD DASH, configure the account credentials, and then reconnect to the DeviceOn server.
If the configuration is correct, the DeviceOn Server will attempt to connect to the device's DASH. After a successful connection, the **Out-of-Band AMD DASH indicator light will turn on**, enabling power management capabilities.
