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...of the precautions you understand the following warnings and cautions. CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that you understand the following warnings...supply to disconnect power to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord extends from the server. Pay particular attention to thermal damage. Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that is an important safety feature. 2. Safety,...
...of the precautions you understand the following warnings and cautions. CAUTION: Do not operate the server for long periods with the access panel open or removed. Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that you understand the following warnings...supply to disconnect power to the plug, electrical outlet, and the point where the cord extends from the server. Pay particular attention to thermal damage. Operating the server in this manner results in improper airflow and improper cooling that is an important safety feature. 2. Safety,...
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Table of Contents PREFACE I REVISION HISTORY I COPYRIGHT I DISCLAIMER I CONVENTIONS II SAFETY, CARE AND REGULATORY INFORMATION III PREVENTING ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE III SERVER WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS III TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 MECHANICAL COMPONENTS 5 SYSTEM COMPONENTS 11 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 12 Hardware specification 12 Environmental specification 16 Mechanical specification 17 Power ...
Table of Contents PREFACE I REVISION HISTORY I COPYRIGHT I DISCLAIMER I CONVENTIONS II SAFETY, CARE AND REGULATORY INFORMATION III PREVENTING ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE III SERVER WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS III TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 MECHANICAL COMPONENTS 5 SYSTEM COMPONENTS 11 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 12 Hardware specification 12 Environmental specification 16 Mechanical specification 17 Power ...
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Server Management Menu 60 System Information 61 Event Log Configuration 62 Boot Options Menu 64 Boot Manager Menu 65 Exit Menu 66 RAID CONFIGURATION UTILITIES 67 ...
Server Management Menu 60 System Information 61 Event Log Configuration 62 Boot Options Menu 64 Boot Manager Menu 65 Exit Menu 66 RAID CONFIGURATION UTILITIES 67 ...
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Mechanical specification Item System board platform System board dimensions Length Width Description ATX (Advanced Technology Extended) 304.8mm 243.84mm System Dimensions Height 43.6 mm Depth 638mm Width Server weight (maximum configuration, approximate) 444mm Basic configuration (excluding the 12.7KG keyboard and mouse) Fully loaded configuration (including the keyboard, mouse, and kits) 10.3KG 17
Mechanical specification Item System board platform System board dimensions Length Width Description ATX (Advanced Technology Extended) 304.8mm 243.84mm System Dimensions Height 43.6 mm Depth 638mm Width Server weight (maximum configuration, approximate) 444mm Basic configuration (excluding the 12.7KG keyboard and mouse) Fully loaded configuration (including the keyboard, mouse, and kits) 10.3KG 17
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System identification button. USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB devices. 10/100 iKVM LAN port System ID button PCIe slot covers Connect to an Internet or intranet network. 21 Rear view Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Icon Component Power supply module cord socket PSU fan Description Connect the system power cord here. PSU FAN Regulate PSU airflow. Protects to an Internet or intranet network. For server management use. Serial port Connects to an Internet or intranet network. Monitor port Connects to monitors. 10/100/1000M LAN port 1/2 Connects to serial devices.
System identification button. USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB devices. 10/100 iKVM LAN port System ID button PCIe slot covers Connect to an Internet or intranet network. 21 Rear view Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Icon Component Power supply module cord socket PSU fan Description Connect the system power cord here. PSU FAN Regulate PSU airflow. Protects to an Internet or intranet network. For server management use. Serial port Connects to an Internet or intranet network. Monitor port Connects to monitors. 10/100/1000M LAN port 1/2 Connects to serial devices.
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NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. Installing/Removing system Hardware This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the server system for the different components vary in size. To disassemble the Acer AR320 F2 Server, please pay attention to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. 29 During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to each section's instruction and tools needed.
NOTE: The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting. Installing/Removing system Hardware This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the server system for the different components vary in size. To disassemble the Acer AR320 F2 Server, please pay attention to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. 29 During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to each section's instruction and tools needed.
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Chassis Cover Removal and Installation Removing the top cover 1. Slide the top cover toward the rear of server. 2. Press the top cover release button located oh the edge of the chassis to disengage it. 30
Chassis Cover Removal and Installation Removing the top cover 1. Slide the top cover toward the rear of server. 2. Press the top cover release button located oh the edge of the chassis to disengage it. 30
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PCI Expansion Card Installation / Removal Acer AR320 F2 has one bus slots with screws 4. PCI-E x16 slot Install the expansion card 1. Make sure that the card is properly seated. Attach the expansion slot ... it by the edges. 3. Insert the card into the selected slot. NOTE: Do not discard the slot cover. NOTE: Remove the expansion card from the server chassis. 2. Connect the necessary cables to maintain proper system cooling. Make sure that the card is properly seated.. 5. Insert the card into the selected slot...
PCI Expansion Card Installation / Removal Acer AR320 F2 has one bus slots with screws 4. PCI-E x16 slot Install the expansion card 1. Make sure that the card is properly seated. Attach the expansion slot ... it by the edges. 3. Insert the card into the selected slot. NOTE: Do not discard the slot cover. NOTE: Remove the expansion card from the server chassis. 2. Connect the necessary cables to maintain proper system cooling. Make sure that the card is properly seated.. 5. Insert the card into the selected slot...
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.... • F9 - If you want. • PgUp and PgDn keys - Save changes made the Setup and close all open applications, then restart the server. 2. Select a value for the currently selected field (only if it is completed, you will be displayed showing the Setup's menu bar. Press these keys ..., closes the pop-up without making selections from a pop-up menu. The Setup Main menu will need to press F2 before POST is user-configuration). q When you fail to restart the server. Move the cursor the last page of a multiple page menu. • Home - Move the cursor to move...
.... • F9 - If you want. • PgUp and PgDn keys - Save changes made the Setup and close all open applications, then restart the server. 2. Select a value for the currently selected field (only if it is completed, you will be displayed showing the Setup's menu bar. Press these keys ..., closes the pop-up without making selections from a pop-up menu. The Setup Main menu will need to press F2 before POST is user-configuration). q When you fail to restart the server. Move the cursor the last page of a multiple page menu. • Home - Move the cursor to move...
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Displays Serial Port 1/2 device setting information Option Enabled Disabled Change Serial Port 1/2 device settings. IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 53 IRQ=4 IO=3F8h; When set to Disabled, displays no configuration for the serial port. IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 IO=2E8h; Legacy Device Configuration Parameter Serial Port 1/2 Device Settings Change Settings Description When enabled allows you to select a configuration. Auto IO=3F8; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 IO=2F8h; When set to Auto allows the server's BIOS or OS to configure the serial port settings.
Displays Serial Port 1/2 device setting information Option Enabled Disabled Change Serial Port 1/2 device settings. IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 53 IRQ=4 IO=3F8h; When set to Disabled, displays no configuration for the serial port. IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 IO=2E8h; Legacy Device Configuration Parameter Serial Port 1/2 Device Settings Change Settings Description When enabled allows you to select a configuration. Auto IO=3F8; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,10,11,12 IO=2F8h; When set to Auto allows the server's BIOS or OS to configure the serial port settings.
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... a user's access to boot up access passwords. Security Menu The Security menu allows you to prevent unauthorized users from unauthorized use by setting up the server. An user can set . Enabled Disabled 57 Security Option This feature allows you can only access and modify the System Time, System Date, and Set...
... a user's access to boot up access passwords. Security Menu The Security menu allows you to prevent unauthorized users from unauthorized use by setting up the server. An user can set . Enabled Disabled 57 Security Option This feature allows you can only access and modify the System Time, System Date, and Set...
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Server Management Menu Parameter System Information Event Log Configuration Description Displays basic system ID information, as well as BIOS version. Option 60 Press Enter to access the related submenu. Displays Event Log advanced settings. Press Enter to access the related submenu.
Server Management Menu Parameter System Information Event Log Configuration Description Displays basic system ID information, as well as BIOS version. Option 60 Press Enter to access the related submenu. Displays Event Log advanced settings. Press Enter to access the related submenu.
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... Watch Dog Timing function. Optical disk drive 3. Removable device 4. Set display mode for boot devices in the following order: 1. Enabled Disabled 64 By default, the server searches for Option ROM. Press Enter to configure the boot priority. Press Enter to configure the boot priority. Quiet Boot Bootup NumLock State POST Error...
... Watch Dog Timing function. Optical disk drive 3. Removable device 4. Set display mode for boot devices in the following order: 1. Enabled Disabled 64 By default, the server searches for Option ROM. Press Enter to configure the boot priority. Press Enter to configure the boot priority. Quiet Boot Bootup NumLock State POST Error...
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.... 4. Please confirm SATA SW RAID Option is already turned on, please close all open applications and then restart the server. 2. Option ROM will display on the server and the display monitor. If the server is Intel RAID 8. Please press F10 to save the setting before exit from AHCI Mode to Legacy ROM in... in BIOS Setup. Please select SATA Configuration. 5. Please click on selected hard disks. 67 You might see the RAID BIOS during POST. During POST, press F2 to change SATA Mode from BIOS Setup. The Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology -
.... 4. Please confirm SATA SW RAID Option is already turned on, please close all open applications and then restart the server. 2. Option ROM will display on the server and the display monitor. If the server is Intel RAID 8. Please press F10 to save the setting before exit from AHCI Mode to Legacy ROM in... in BIOS Setup. Please select SATA Configuration. 5. Please click on selected hard disks. 67 You might see the RAID BIOS during POST. During POST, press F2 to change SATA Mode from BIOS Setup. The Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology -
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... ROM to create the volume? (Y/N):" displayed. 8. PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM] Set RAID Controller in the name of RAID volume. 4. If the server is created, you want to Legacy ROM in BIOS Setup. Now the RAID volume is already turned on the... server and the display monitor. Please select Advanced. 4. You might see below information: SATA Controller [Enabled] 68 The CREATE VOLUME MENU displayed. 3. During POST, press F2 to create the RAID. 6. Select Create RAID Volume. 2. Initializing a RAID ...
... ROM to create the volume? (Y/N):" displayed. 8. PCI ROM Priority [Legacy ROM] Set RAID Controller in the name of RAID volume. 4. If the server is created, you want to Legacy ROM in BIOS Setup. Now the RAID volume is already turned on the... server and the display monitor. Please select Advanced. 4. You might see below information: SATA Controller [Enabled] 68 The CREATE VOLUME MENU displayed. 3. During POST, press F2 to create the RAID. 6. Select Create RAID Volume. 2. Initializing a RAID ...
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... the setting from Objects. The selectable adapter will be listed. 3. Press the arrow keys to choose specific physical drives and press spacebar to reboot the server.
... the setting from Objects. The selectable adapter will be listed. 3. Press the arrow keys to choose specific physical drives and press spacebar to reboot the server.
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.... MegaRAID SAS 9240-4I / 9260-8I RAID Configuration Set RAID Controller in yellow. 4. All of RAID card, please change PCI ROM Priority to reboot the server. 3. When initialization is complete, press any to the Management Menu. Press to return to continue. 6.
.... MegaRAID SAS 9240-4I / 9260-8I RAID Configuration Set RAID Controller in yellow. 4. All of RAID card, please change PCI ROM Priority to reboot the server. 3. When initialization is complete, press any to the Management Menu. Press to return to continue. 6.
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... Next. 8. Please select Exit in left panel, select Controller Properties. Creating a RAID Volume 1. Launch the configuration menu. 2. Select the array you want to reboot the server. Select the RAID Level you just created, click on submit. 3. Click on Accept to create the logical volume. 9. Please click on Add to Array. 6. Loading...
... Next. 8. Please select Exit in left panel, select Controller Properties. Creating a RAID Volume 1. Launch the configuration menu. 2. Select the array you want to reboot the server. Select the RAID Level you just created, click on submit. 3. Click on Accept to create the logical volume. 9. Please click on Add to Array. 6. Loading...