---
title: How to use the Supermicro KVM
description: This page explains how to use the KVM device of SuperMicro servers on Scaleway Dedibox.
tags: kvm supermicro
dates:
  validation: 2025-09-11
  posted: 2021-07-16
---
import Requirements from '@macros/iam/requirements.mdx'

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import image10 from './assets/scaleway_supermicro_ping.webp'


This page shows you how to use [KVM-over-IP](/dedibox-kvm-over-ip/concepts/#kvm-over-ip) on a Dedibox with Supermicro KVM.

<Requirements />

- A Dedibox account logged into the [Online console](https://console.online.net)
- Installed [Java](https://www.java.com/en/download/help/download_options.html) on your local computer
- A Dedibox server with a [Supermicro](https://www.supermicro.com/en/solutions/management-software/bmc-resources) KVM-over-IP device

## Creating a KVM session

1. Access your [Dedibox console](https://console.online.net/en/login) and navigate to **Server** > **Server List**. This will display a list of your dedicated servers.
2. Select the server you wish to access by clicking its name. This will open the server's status page.
3. Click **KVM OVER IP** on the right-hand menu. A pop-up window displays.
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4. Confirm your acceptance of the terms for KVM access by clicking **I Accept**.
5. Provide the authorized IPv4 address for the KVM connection. The form will autofill with the IP address of your current internet connection. Click **Create** to generate your credentials.
    <Message type="note">
      Currently, only IPv4 addresses are accepted.
    </Message>

    Once completed, the connection URL and your credentials will be displayed.
6. Click the provided link to access the KVM interface.

## Accessing the KVM-over-IP device

1. Open the connection URL of your KVM in your web browser and log in using the credentials provided during access creation.
2. In the KVM menu, click **Virtual Media**, then **CD-ROM Image**:
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3. Enter the image file path of your OS image:
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    <Message type="tip">
    You can find the image file path for your OS on our [NAS](http://virtualmedia.online.net). <br />
    If your preferred OS is not available on the NAS, contact our Support team for assistance.
    </Message>
4. Launch the Java remote console by clicking on the preview screen on the homepage of the KVM device.
    <Message type="tip">
      A Java security warning may appear. Validate it to launch the KVM applet.
    </Message>
5. Reboot the server and press **F11** to enter the boot menu:
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6. Select the boot device **ATEN Virtual CDROM** to boot from the ISO file. Your server will boot into installation mode.
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7. Follow the operating system's installation wizard to complete the installation.

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## Installing Windows network drivers

Microsoft Windows Server does not support the network adapter used in Supermicro servers by default. Follow these steps to manually install network drivers using the KVM-over-IP device:

1. [Create](#creating-a-kvm-session) a Supermicro KVM session.
2. Open the connection URL of the KVM in your web browser and log in using the provided credentials.
3. [Download](https://www.supermicro.com/wdl/CDR_Images/CDR-A1-A2-UP/CDR-A1-A2-UP_1.02_for_Intel_A1_A2_UP_platform.iso.iso) the driver package from Supermicro to your local computer.
    <Message type="tip">
      You can also download a local copy of the file directly onto your server using Scaleway's NAS: [https://virtualmedia.online.net/supermicro/CDR-A1-UP_1.00_for_Intel_A1_UP_platform.iso](https://virtualmedia.online.net/supermicro/CDR-A1-UP_1.00_for_Intel_A1_UP_platform.iso).
    </Message>
4. Access the KVM-over-IP device by clicking **Remote Console Preview**.
5. Click **Virtual Media**, then **Virtual Storage**. A pop-up will appear:
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6. Select **ISO file** and choose the downloaded ISO image. Then click **Plug in**, and **OK**.
7. Double-click on the CD-ROM drive in your Windows installation and launch the setup tool. Accept the terms and conditions and click **Intel PRO Network Connections Drivers**:
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8. Complete the installation of the network drivers using the setup wizard:
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9. Test the network connection of your Dedibox using the `ping` command:
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