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... 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 system Problems following initial system installation First steps checklist 89...
... 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 system Problems following initial system installation First steps checklist 89...
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ix Hardware diagnostic testing Verifying proper operation of key system lights Specific problems and corrective actions Error beep codes BIOS POST error beep codes ARMC/3 module error beep codes Diagnostic POST code LEDs Appendix A: Acer Altos R520 rack installation guide Setting up the system rack System rack installation Vertical mounting hole pattern Installing the system into the rack 131 131 132 139 139 141 142 149 151 153 154 155 Appendix B: RAID configuration Configuring integrated SAS RAID Configuring the integrated SAS SW RAID Configuring the onboard SATA RAID 163 165 167 169 174
ix Hardware diagnostic testing Verifying proper operation of key system lights Specific problems and corrective actions Error beep codes BIOS POST error beep codes ARMC/3 module error beep codes Diagnostic POST code LEDs Appendix A: Acer Altos R520 rack installation guide Setting up the system rack System rack installation Vertical mounting hole pattern Installing the system into the rack 131 131 132 139 139 141 142 149 151 153 154 155 Appendix B: RAID configuration Configuring integrated SAS RAID Configuring the integrated SAS SW RAID Configuring the onboard SATA RAID 163 165 167 169 174
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Item Description A Rolling BIOS jumper B Intel ESB2-E I/O controller Item Description W Battery X Power supply management connector 11 System boards Mainboard The mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. It should look like the figure shown below.
Item Description A Rolling BIOS jumper B Intel ESB2-E I/O controller Item Description W Battery X Power supply management connector 11 System boards Mainboard The mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. It should look like the figure shown below.
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... a list of all supported POST codes. Refer to the Diagnostic POST code table on the rear of the mainboard. As each of which is started, BIOS will display the given POST code to be executed. 21 Mainboard diagnostic LED indicators Item Description Color State Description A Diagnostic POST code indicators During the...
... a list of all supported POST codes. Refer to the Diagnostic POST code table on the rear of the mainboard. As each of which is started, BIOS will display the given POST code to be executed. 21 Mainboard diagnostic LED indicators Item Description Color State Description A Diagnostic POST code indicators During the...
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... 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 •...
... 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 •...
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... data in parallel and simultaneously to achieve equivalent performance. The minimum FBDIMM configuration to support memory mirroring is implemented in the MCH and the system BIOS. Mirrored memory configuration Memory mirroring is four FBDIMMs, populated as shown in lock step. It allows both memory branches to operate in branch 0. When operating...
... data in parallel and simultaneously to achieve equivalent performance. The minimum FBDIMM configuration to support memory mirroring is implemented in the MCH and the system BIOS. Mirrored memory configuration Memory mirroring is four FBDIMMs, populated as shown in lock step. It allows both memory branches to operate in branch 0. When operating...
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... replace a failed FBDIMM. Sparing is not supported across branches. Note: After upgrading system memory to this feature, the memory RAS setting in the BIOS setup must be enabled in organization, size and speed • Sparing should be set must be use to the system. Note: FBDIMM sparing occurs...in organization, speed, and speed • DIMM slots A1 and A2 or DIMM slots B1 and B2 need not be identical in the BIOS setup utility • System BIOS will configure rank sparing mode. • The largest memory size among the DIMM pairs (DIMM_A1, DIMM_B1) and (DIMM_A2, DIMM_B2) will...
... replace a failed FBDIMM. Sparing is not supported across branches. Note: After upgrading system memory to this feature, the memory RAS setting in the BIOS setup must be enabled in organization, size and speed • Sparing should be set must be use to the system. Note: FBDIMM sparing occurs...in organization, speed, and speed • DIMM slots A1 and A2 or DIMM slots B1 and B2 need not be identical in the BIOS setup utility • System BIOS will configure rank sparing mode. • The largest memory size among the DIMM pairs (DIMM_A1, DIMM_B1) and (DIMM_A2, DIMM_B2) will...
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...Locate the DIMM slots on page 39. 2 Remove the CPU air duct. Note: The number labels next to the FBDIMM slots correspond to the BIOS setup's Configure Memory RAS and Performance screen on page 101 for more information. FBDIMMs are keyed and can damage the connector. Applying too much pressure...DIMM slots B1 and B2 • DIMM slots C1 and C2 • DIMM slots D1 and D2 • Sparing should be enabled in the BIOS setup utility • BIOS will configure rank sparing mode. • The largest memory size among the DIMM pairs (DIMM_A1, DIMM_B1) and (DIMM_A2, DIMM_B2) and (DIMM_C1, ...
...Locate the DIMM slots on page 39. 2 Remove the CPU air duct. Note: The number labels next to the FBDIMM slots correspond to the BIOS setup's Configure Memory RAS and Performance screen on page 101 for more information. FBDIMMs are keyed and can damage the connector. Applying too much pressure...DIMM slots B1 and B2 • DIMM slots C1 and C2 • DIMM slots D1 and D2 • Sparing should be enabled in the BIOS setup utility • BIOS will configure rank sparing mode. • The largest memory size among the DIMM pairs (DIMM_A1, DIMM_B1) and (DIMM_A2, DIMM_B2) and (DIMM_C1, ...
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Run the BIOS setup to remove it . Use extreme care when removing DIMMs. Too much pressure can damage the connector. To reconfigure the system memory: The system automatically ...
Run the BIOS setup to remove it . Use extreme care when removing DIMMs. Too much pressure can damage the connector. To reconfigure the system memory: The system automatically ...
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This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and discusses how to configure the system by changing the settings of the BIOS parameters.
This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and discusses how to configure the system by changing the settings of the BIOS parameters.
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...Run Setup messages, the battery may be retained when power is a hardware configuration program built into the system's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Before you run this utility under the following conditions: • When changing the system configuration • When a configuration error is ... memory called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part of the system RAM which allows configuration data to the security settings BIOS setup loads the configuration values in CMOS. Ask a qualified technician for your server. The system reboots immediately after you have saved...
...Run Setup messages, the battery may be retained when power is a hardware configuration program built into the system's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Before you run this utility under the following conditions: • When changing the system configuration • When a configuration error is ... memory called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part of the system RAM which allows configuration data to the security settings BIOS setup loads the configuration values in CMOS. Ask a qualified technician for your server. The system reboots immediately after you have saved...
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..., press F2 to select an option. Grayed-out items have fixed settings and are several tabs on the setup screen corresponding to the eight primary BIOS menus. • Main • Advanced • Security • Server Management • Boot Options • Boot Manager • Error Manager • ...page or to return to the previous screen. • Use the Up and Down arrow keys to start the system POST process. 92 4 BIOS setup Entering BIOS setup Power on the screens shown in this User's Guide display default system values. Note: When a parameter is preceeded by a [>], it ...
..., press F2 to select an option. Grayed-out items have fixed settings and are several tabs on the setup screen corresponding to the eight primary BIOS menus. • Main • Advanced • Security • Server Management • Boot Options • Boot Manager • Error Manager • ...page or to return to the previous screen. • Use the Up and Down arrow keys to start the system POST process. 92 4 BIOS setup Entering BIOS setup Power on the screens shown in this User's Guide display default system values. Note: When a parameter is preceeded by a [>], it ...
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93 • Press F1 for General Help on using the BIOS setup. • Press F9 to load the default configuration. • Press F10 to save changes and close the BIOS setup. • Press Esc to close the BIOS setup. In the descriptive table following each of the screen illustrations, settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
93 • Press F1 for General Help on using the BIOS setup. • Press F9 to load the default configuration. • Press F10 to save changes and close the BIOS setup. • Press Esc to close the BIOS setup. In the descriptive table following each of the screen illustrations, settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
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... system. The System Date and System Time parameters lets you turn on the system. The real-time clock keeps the system date and time. Date BIOS was created. After setting the date and time, you do not need to keep the date and time accurately even when the power is off.... Parameter BIOS Version BIOS Build Date Description Version of the BIOS. These entries are for your reference only and are necessary for troubleshooting and may be required when asking for technical support. These...
... system. The System Date and System Time parameters lets you turn on the system. The real-time clock keeps the system date and time. Date BIOS was created. After setting the date and time, you do not need to keep the date and time accurately even when the power is off.... Parameter BIOS Version BIOS Build Date Description Version of the BIOS. These entries are for your reference only and are necessary for troubleshooting and may be required when asking for technical support. These...
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... server. Enabled Disabled POST Error Pause If Enabled, the system will pause if an error Disabled is displayed during startup. Quiet Boot When Enabled, the BIOS splash screen is found during startup. Valid values for weekday, month, day, and year are: Month: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep...
... server. Enabled Disabled POST Error Pause If Enabled, the system will pause if an error Disabled is displayed during startup. Quiet Boot When Enabled, the BIOS splash screen is found during startup. Valid values for weekday, month, day, and year are: Month: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep...
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Warning! Press Enter to malfunction. Be cautious in setting parameter values in the Advanced menu as any incorrect value may cause the system to enter the submenu screen of the parameters shown in the screen below. 96 4 BIOS setup Advanced The Advanced menu contains parameter values that define how the system behaves on startup.
Warning! Press Enter to malfunction. Be cautious in setting parameter values in the Advanced menu as any incorrect value may cause the system to enter the submenu screen of the parameters shown in the screen below. 96 4 BIOS setup Advanced The Advanced menu contains parameter values that define how the system behaves on startup.
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... line required is hidden if the processor does not support this function. This option will be automatically reset to disable on the next boot. 98 4 BIOS setup Parameter Description Option Virtualization Technology Enables or disables the system to access the Processor # Information submenu.
... line required is hidden if the processor does not support this function. This option will be automatically reset to disable on the next boot. 98 4 BIOS setup Parameter Description Option Virtualization Technology Enables or disables the system to access the Processor # Information submenu.
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... speed of memory modules installed, and the current memory configuration. Indicates the total effective memory installed in the server. Displays the current memory configuration. 100 4 BIOS setup Memory The Memory submenu displays the total amount of memory installed, the number of the memory module(s) installed in the server. The memory size...
... speed of memory modules installed, and the current memory configuration. Indicates the total effective memory installed in the server. Displays the current memory configuration. 100 4 BIOS setup Memory The Memory submenu displays the total amount of memory installed, the number of the memory module(s) installed in the server. The memory size...
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Memory Sparing Possible Indicates whether a sparing Yes configuration is possible with the current No installed memory. 102 4 BIOS setup Parameter Description Option Memory MIrroring Possible Indicates whether a mirrored Yes configuration is possible with the current No installed memory. Select Memory RAS Configuration Select a ...
Memory Sparing Possible Indicates whether a sparing Yes configuration is possible with the current No installed memory. 102 4 BIOS setup Parameter Description Option Memory MIrroring Possible Indicates whether a mirrored Yes configuration is possible with the current No installed memory. Select Memory RAS Configuration Select a ...
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... AHCI aware OS. SATA Port 0, 1, 2, 3 Indicates the SATA HDD connected to all six SATA connectors via the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) Option ROM. 104 4 BIOS setup Parameter Description Option AHCI Mode Enables or disables access to the SATA connector. AHCI is an interface specification that is set as primary master...
... AHCI aware OS. SATA Port 0, 1, 2, 3 Indicates the SATA HDD connected to all six SATA connectors via the AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface) Option ROM. 104 4 BIOS setup Parameter Description Option AHCI Mode Enables or disables access to the SATA connector. AHCI is an interface specification that is set as primary master...