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... board 15 Control panel 17 System LED indicators 20 Control panel LED indicators 24 Hot-plug HDD LED indicators 25 System jumpers 27 2 System setup 29 Setting up the system 31 Pre-installation requirements 31 Connecting peripherals 32 Turning on the system 33 Power-on problems 34 Configuring the system OS 35 Turning off the system 36 3 System upgrade 37 Installation precautions 39 ESD precautions 39 Pre-installation instructions 39 Post-installation instructions 40 Opening the server 41 Removing and installing...
... board 15 Control panel 17 System LED indicators 20 Control panel LED indicators 24 Hot-plug HDD LED indicators 25 System jumpers 27 2 System setup 29 Setting up the system 31 Pre-installation requirements 31 Connecting peripherals 32 Turning on the system 33 Power-on problems 34 Configuring the system OS 35 Turning off the system 36 3 System upgrade 37 Installation precautions 39 ESD precautions 39 Pre-installation instructions 39 Post-installation instructions 40 Opening the server 41 Removing and installing...
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... 68 Memory configuration overview 70 Installing and removing a power supply module 76 Removing and installing an ARMC/3 module 79 Installing and removing the SAS hardware RAID components 82 Installing and removing the RAID activation key and RAID cache 82 Installing and removing the RAID BBU 84 Installing and removing the SATA software RAID activation key 87 4 BIOS setup BIOS setup Entering BIOS setup Using the BIOS menus Main Advanced Security Server Management Boot Options Boot Manager Error Manager Exit Upgrading the BIOS 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Resetting the...
... 68 Memory configuration overview 70 Installing and removing a power supply module 76 Removing and installing an ARMC/3 module 79 Installing and removing the SAS hardware RAID components 82 Installing and removing the RAID activation key and RAID cache 82 Installing and removing the RAID BBU 84 Installing and removing the SATA software RAID activation key 87 4 BIOS setup BIOS setup Entering BIOS setup Using the BIOS menus Main Advanced Security Server Management Boot Options Boot Manager Error Manager Exit Upgrading the BIOS 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Resetting the...
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... Linux Enterprise Server 9.0, EM64T • ASM (Acer Server Manager) 3 • Easy Build 2 Power supply • Supports one to two 650-watts power supply modules • Supports redundant (1+1) or non-redundant (1+0) power configuration System fan • Five dual rotor system fans 2 Reserved for remote management of an ARMC/3 module to mainboard. 3 For more information on how to install and use ASM and Easy Build utilities, refer to the manual on the EasyBUILD DVD. This requires installation of server...
... Linux Enterprise Server 9.0, EM64T • ASM (Acer Server Manager) 3 • Easy Build 2 Power supply • Supports one to two 650-watts power supply modules • Supports redundant (1+1) or non-redundant (1+0) power configuration System fan • Five dual rotor system fans 2 Reserved for remote management of an ARMC/3 module to mainboard. 3 For more information on how to install and use ASM and Easy Build utilities, refer to the manual on the EasyBUILD DVD. This requires installation of server...
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...; Processor 1 missing • Critical temperature • Power fault • CPU configuration error Blink Non-critical condition • Critical voltage threshold crossed • VRD hot asserted • Fans failed or not present • Correctable error threshold in non-sparing and non-mirroring mode crossed Off AC power off D DIMM error indicators On System BIOS disables a DIMM after it reaches a specified number of given failures or critical DIMM failures are detected E, F CPU error indicator On • CPU is disabled • CPU configuration error is detected...
...; Processor 1 missing • Critical temperature • Power fault • CPU configuration error Blink Non-critical condition • Critical voltage threshold crossed • VRD hot asserted • Fans failed or not present • Correctable error threshold in non-sparing and non-mirroring mode crossed Off AC power off D DIMM error indicators On System BIOS disables a DIMM after it reaches a specified number of given failures or critical DIMM failures are detected E, F CPU error indicator On • CPU is disabled • CPU configuration error is detected...
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... will depend on the type of control panel installed on page 17 for the location of the boot failure. See "To remove the front bezel"section on page 41. 2 Press the power button on the monitor. Refer to the next section for 30 seconds or until the status/fault indicator on the control panel stops blinking before turning on the system. Aside from the POST messages, you can determine...
... will depend on the type of control panel installed on page 17 for the location of the boot failure. See "To remove the front bezel"section on page 41. 2 Press the power button on the monitor. Refer to the next section for 30 seconds or until the status/fault indicator on the control panel stops blinking before turning on the system. Aside from the POST messages, you can determine...
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... disc tray. Windows or Linux OS CD is properly inserted. Note: EasyBUILD DVD supports Windows Server 2003, Red Hat Linux, and SUSE operating system only. To start using EasyBUILD, follow the steps below. 1 Locate the EasyBUILD DVD included in the system package. 2 With the system turned on, gently press the optical drive's Stop/ Eject button. 3 When the disc tray slides open, insert the EasyBUILD DVD with the...
... disc tray. Windows or Linux OS CD is properly inserted. Note: EasyBUILD DVD supports Windows Server 2003, Red Hat Linux, and SUSE operating system only. To start using EasyBUILD, follow the steps below. 1 Locate the EasyBUILD DVD included in the system package. 2 With the system turned on, gently press the optical drive's Stop/ Eject button. 3 When the disc tray slides open, insert the EasyBUILD DVD with the...
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... power button, and unplug the AC power cord from the system or wall outlet. Caution! 76 3 System upgrade Installing and removing a power supply module The server has two power supply module bays on the rear panel that you are properly grounded before removing or replacing the power supply, you must first take the server out of service, turn off all peripheral devices connected to deal with a redundant power source. The system ships out with two power supplies installed. WARNING...
... power button, and unplug the AC power cord from the system or wall outlet. Caution! 76 3 System upgrade Installing and removing a power supply module The server has two power supply module bays on the rear panel that you are properly grounded before removing or replacing the power supply, you must first take the server out of service, turn off all peripheral devices connected to deal with a redundant power source. The system ships out with two power supplies installed. WARNING...
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... Total Memory Effective Memory Current Configuration Current Memory Speed Description Indicates the total amount of memory modules installed, and the current memory configuration. Indicates the speed of the memory module(s) installed in the server. If you install additional mamory, the system automatically adjusts this parameter to display the new memory size. Displays the current memory configuration. The memory size is automatically detected by BIOS during the POST. 100 4 BIOS setup Memory The Memory submenu displays the total amount of memory installed, the number...
... Total Memory Effective Memory Current Configuration Current Memory Speed Description Indicates the total amount of memory modules installed, and the current memory configuration. Indicates the speed of the memory module(s) installed in the server. If you install additional mamory, the system automatically adjusts this parameter to display the new memory size. Displays the current memory configuration. The memory size is automatically detected by BIOS during the POST. 100 4 BIOS setup Memory The Memory submenu displays the total amount of memory installed, the number...
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... support for legacy USB devices. Enabled Disabled Select the number of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage device after the start unit command. 20 Sec 10 Sec 30 Sec 40 Sec When set to Auto, USB mass storage devices with less than 530 MB will be used to force a formatted HDD to boot as hard drives. 108 4 BIOS setup Parameter Legacy USB Support Port 60/64 Emulation Device Reset Timeout Storage Emulation USB 2.0 Controller Description Option Enables or disables the support...
... support for legacy USB devices. Enabled Disabled Select the number of seconds POST waits for the USB mass storage device after the start unit command. 20 Sec 10 Sec 30 Sec 40 Sec When set to Auto, USB mass storage devices with less than 530 MB will be used to force a formatted HDD to boot as hard drives. 108 4 BIOS setup Parameter Legacy USB Support Port 60/64 Emulation Device Reset Timeout Storage Emulation USB 2.0 Controller Description Option Enables or disables the support...
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... Enabled, the front panel power and reset buttons will appear. 2 Type a password then press Enter. After setting the password, the system automatically sets the chosen password parameter to Not Installed. After doing this, the system automatically sets the User password parameter to Installed. The power and reset operation must be locked. Option Disabled Enabled To set a Administrator/User password 1 Use the up /down keys to verify the first entry then press Enter again. To change the Administrator/User password 1 Use...
... Enabled, the front panel power and reset buttons will appear. 2 Type a password then press Enter. After setting the password, the system automatically sets the chosen password parameter to Not Installed. After doing this, the system automatically sets the User password parameter to Installed. The power and reset operation must be locked. Option Disabled Enabled To set a Administrator/User password 1 Use the up /down keys to verify the first entry then press Enter again. To change the Administrator/User password 1 Use...
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.... Disabled Enabled When Enabled, the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) will turn on AC Power Loss Clear System Event Log FRB-2 Enable O/S Boot Watchdog Timer Console Redirection System Information Description Option Defines the mode of operation if a power loss occurs. When set to Stay Off, the system remains off using the management software after the OS loads. When set to Reset, the system will reset the system if BIOS does not complete the POST before the FRB-2 (Fault...
.... Disabled Enabled When Enabled, the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) will turn on AC Power Loss Clear System Event Log FRB-2 Enable O/S Boot Watchdog Timer Console Redirection System Information Description Option Defines the mode of operation if a power loss occurs. When set to Stay Off, the system remains off using the management software after the OS loads. When set to Reset, the system will reset the system if BIOS does not complete the POST before the FRB-2 (Fault...
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... boot reset. 129 Troubleshooting This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that might occur while you are using the latest firmware and files. Firmware upgrades include updates for assistance. Turn the system power off and then on your own, contact your system, such as video drivers, network drivers and SAS drivers. If the problem you are experiencing is with the application software" on page 136. This clears system memory, restarts POST...
... boot reset. 129 Troubleshooting This chapter helps you identify and solve problems that might occur while you are using the latest firmware and files. Firmware upgrades include updates for assistance. Turn the system power off and then on your own, contact your system, such as video drivers, network drivers and SAS drivers. If the problem you are experiencing is with the application software" on page 136. This clears system memory, restarts POST...
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... configuration settings made in ? Refer to the operating system documentation. • Did you press the system power button on the control panel to the system and plugged into an outlet for example, two expansion boards sharing the same interrupt. • Are all peripheral devices installed correctly? • Are all integrated components from the tested components lists? Check the tested memory, and chassis lists, as well as the supported hardware and operating system list. Check...
... configuration settings made in ? Refer to the operating system documentation. • Did you press the system power button on the control panel to the system and plugged into an outlet for example, two expansion boards sharing the same interrupt. • Are all peripheral devices installed correctly? • Are all integrated components from the tested components lists? Check the tested memory, and chassis lists, as well as the supported hardware and operating system list. Check...
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... disabled in the BIOS setup. Do the following : • Make sure the ODD and plastic guide are set correctly. • Check that drive is properly configured. • Check that relevant switches and jumpers on the platform supports the stepping and the family of the processors installed Do the following: • Make sure the CPU is properly seated. • Make sure the CPU complies with the system requirements...
... disabled in the BIOS setup. Do the following : • Make sure the ODD and plastic guide are set correctly. • Check that drive is properly configured. • Check that relevant switches and jumpers on the platform supports the stepping and the family of the processors installed Do the following: • Make sure the CPU is properly seated. • Make sure the CPU complies with the system requirements...
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... reseating the adapter. Delete and reinstall the drivers. • Run the diagnostics. Do the following : • Make sure the correct network drivers are loaded. Refer to see if the problem is problem with the application software. Try accessing the server. There is with the copy you are using the software. • Try a different version of the software to the software installation and operation documentation for the system. Change the PCI interrrupt settings.
... reseating the adapter. Delete and reinstall the drivers. • Run the diagnostics. Do the following : • Make sure the correct network drivers are loaded. Refer to see if the problem is problem with the application software. Try accessing the server. There is with the copy you are using the software. • Try a different version of the software to the software installation and operation documentation for the system. Change the PCI interrrupt settings.
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... RAID BIOS Console Virtual Configuration. Loading Factory Default Setting 1 In the left panel , select Configuration Wizard. 2 Select Add Configuration (default) and click on Next. 3 Select Custom Configuration (default) and click on Next. 4 Select the drives that you see the RAID Controller BIOS Version information shows on the server to create RAID volume with Ctrl key. 165 Configuring integrated SAS RAID This section briefly shows how to start the system POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the Adapter Selection page displayed...
... RAID BIOS Console Virtual Configuration. Loading Factory Default Setting 1 In the left panel , select Configuration Wizard. 2 Select Add Configuration (default) and click on Next. 3 Select Custom Configuration (default) and click on Next. 4 Select the drives that you see the RAID Controller BIOS Version information shows on the server to create RAID volume with Ctrl key. 165 Configuring integrated SAS RAID This section briefly shows how to start the system POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the Adapter Selection page displayed...
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... the BIOS Setup Utility, move cursor to reboot the server. Loading integrated SAS SW RAID default setting 1 Select Objects from Management menu. 2 Select Adapter from Management Menu. Create RAID 1 volume 1 Select Configuration from Objects. The selectable adapter will be listed. 3 Press Enter on the adapter and the adapter setting will be shown on the server to Enabled. 3 Press F10 save the configuration changes and exit setup. You can change the Options to start the system POST (Power On Self Test) process...
... the BIOS Setup Utility, move cursor to reboot the server. Loading integrated SAS SW RAID default setting 1 Select Objects from Management menu. 2 Select Adapter from Management Menu. Create RAID 1 volume 1 Select Configuration from Objects. The selectable adapter will be listed. 3 Press Enter on the adapter and the adapter setting will be shown on the server to Enabled. 3 Press F10 save the configuration changes and exit setup. You can change the Options to start the system POST (Power On Self Test) process...
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... be listed. 3 Press Enter and the adapter setting will be shown on the server to start the system POST (Power On Self Test) process. You can change the options to enter the Embedded RAID II Configuration Utility. Enable onboard SATA RAID function 1 In the BIOS Setup Utility, move cursor to reboot the server. 169 Configuring the onboard SATA RAID This section briefly shows how to load BIOS default setting and press save the configuration changes and exit setup. During boot...
... be listed. 3 Press Enter and the adapter setting will be shown on the server to start the system POST (Power On Self Test) process. You can change the options to enter the Embedded RAID II Configuration Utility. Enable onboard SATA RAID function 1 In the BIOS Setup Utility, move cursor to reboot the server. 169 Configuring the onboard SATA RAID This section briefly shows how to load BIOS default setting and press save the configuration changes and exit setup. During boot...
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... 101 PCI 109 Processor 97 Processor Information 99 Serial Port 106 System Acoustic and Performance Configuration 111 USB Configuration 107 Boot Manager 121 Boot Options 118 Network Device # 120 Devices LAN 111 Error Manager 122 Exit 123 Main 94 Security 112 changing password 113 removing password 113 Supervisor password 112 User password 112 Server Management 114 Console Redirection 116 System Information 117 BIOS setup 91 entering 92 BMC specifications 5 C configuring the system OS 35 control panel 17 mini control panel 17 standard control panel 18 CPU installing 61 removing 65 CPU air...
... 101 PCI 109 Processor 97 Processor Information 99 Serial Port 106 System Acoustic and Performance Configuration 111 USB Configuration 107 Boot Manager 121 Boot Options 118 Network Device # 120 Devices LAN 111 Error Manager 122 Exit 123 Main 94 Security 112 changing password 113 removing password 113 Supervisor password 112 User password 112 Server Management 114 Console Redirection 116 System Information 117 BIOS setup 91 entering 92 BMC specifications 5 C configuring the system OS 35 control panel 17 mini control panel 17 standard control panel 18 CPU installing 61 removing 65 CPU air...
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... drive 53 PCI card 58 PCI riser assembly 56 power distribution board cover 48 power supply 78 RAID activation key 83 RAID BBU 85 RAID cache 83 SATA software RAID activation key 88 top cover 43 S SATA software RAID activation key 87 installing 87 removing 88 setting up the system 31 preinstallation requirements 31 specification chipset 3 control panel 5 graphic interface 5 I/O ports 5 media storage 3 memory subsystem 3 networking 5 OS 6 PCI I/O 5 power supply 6 processor 3 SAS models 4 SATA models 4 server management 5 system fan 6 system boards 11 backplane board 13 SAS/SATA backplane board...
... drive 53 PCI card 58 PCI riser assembly 56 power distribution board cover 48 power supply 78 RAID activation key 83 RAID BBU 85 RAID cache 83 SATA software RAID activation key 88 top cover 43 S SATA software RAID activation key 87 installing 87 removing 88 setting up the system 31 preinstallation requirements 31 specification chipset 3 control panel 5 graphic interface 5 I/O ports 5 media storage 3 memory subsystem 3 networking 5 OS 6 PCI I/O 5 power supply 6 processor 3 SAS models 4 SATA models 4 server management 5 system fan 6 system boards 11 backplane board 13 SAS/SATA backplane board...