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... specifications 3 Performance 3 Mechanical 6 Environmental 6 Hardware options 7 External and internal structure 8 Front bezel 8 Front panel 9 Rear panel 11 Internal components 13 System boards 14 Mainboard 14 Backplane board 17 SAS controller board 18 BMC module 19 ARMC/3 module 20 System LED indicators 21 Front panel LED indicators 21 Hot-plug HDD LED indicator 22 LAN port LED indicators 22 Power supply module LED indicators 23 2 System setup 25 Setting up the system 27 Pre-installation requirements 27 Connecting peripherals 28 Turning...
... specifications 3 Performance 3 Mechanical 6 Environmental 6 Hardware options 7 External and internal structure 8 Front bezel 8 Front panel 9 Rear panel 11 Internal components 13 System boards 14 Mainboard 14 Backplane board 17 SAS controller board 18 BMC module 19 ARMC/3 module 20 System LED indicators 21 Front panel LED indicators 21 Hot-plug HDD LED indicator 22 LAN port LED indicators 22 Power supply module LED indicators 23 2 System setup 25 Setting up the system 27 Pre-installation requirements 27 Connecting peripherals 28 Turning...
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... Installing a HDD cage 41 Removing a HDD cage 44 Installing an additional hard drive 45 Configuring a 5-25 inch storage device 48 Upgrading the processor 50 Upgrading the system memory 55 Installing an expansion card 60 Installing the SAS controller board 62 Installing the BMC module 63 Installing the ARMC/3 module 64 Installing a redundant power supply module 66 4 System BIOS 69 BIOS overview 71 Entering BIOS setup 72 BIOS setup primary menus 72 BIOS setup navigation keys 73 Main menu 74 Advanced menu 75 Advanced Processor Options 76 Memory Configuration...
... Installing a HDD cage 41 Removing a HDD cage 44 Installing an additional hard drive 45 Configuring a 5-25 inch storage device 48 Upgrading the processor 50 Upgrading the system memory 55 Installing an expansion card 60 Installing the SAS controller board 62 Installing the BMC module 63 Installing the ARMC/3 module 64 Installing a redundant power supply module 66 4 System BIOS 69 BIOS overview 71 Entering BIOS setup 72 BIOS setup primary menus 72 BIOS setup navigation keys 73 Main menu 74 Advanced menu 75 Advanced Processor Options 76 Memory Configuration...
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... Initial system startup problems 102 Initial troubleshooting checklist 103 Hardware diagnostic testing 104 Checking the boot-up status 104 Verifying the condition of the storage devices 105 Confirming loading of the operating system 105 Specific problems and corrective actions 106 Appendix A: Server management tools Server management overview RAID configuration utilities Onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility LSI 1068 SAS Configuration Utility LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility 111 113 114 114 116 117 Appendix B: Rack mount configuration Rack installation information...
... Initial system startup problems 102 Initial troubleshooting checklist 103 Hardware diagnostic testing 104 Checking the boot-up status 104 Verifying the condition of the storage devices 105 Confirming loading of the operating system 105 Specific problems and corrective actions 106 Appendix A: Server management tools Server management overview RAID configuration utilities Onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility LSI 1068 SAS Configuration Utility LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility 111 113 114 114 116 117 Appendix B: Rack mount configuration Rack installation information...
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...out-band server management • ARMC/3 (Acer Remote Management Card/3) module - Includes a dedicated NIC port - Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 levels - IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) 2.0 compliant - Backup battery unit (BBU) option • Ultra 320 SCSI HBA (for backup devices only) • Redundant modules • Hot-swap redundant power supply • Redundant system fan • Server management • BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) module - USB mouse, keyboard, and media redirection High performance KVM redirection - 7 Hardware options Note...
...out-band server management • ARMC/3 (Acer Remote Management Card/3) module - Includes a dedicated NIC port - Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 levels - IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) 2.0 compliant - Backup battery unit (BBU) option • Ultra 320 SCSI HBA (for backup devices only) • Redundant modules • Hot-swap redundant power supply • Redundant system fan • Server management • BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) module - USB mouse, keyboard, and media redirection High performance KVM redirection - 7 Hardware options Note...
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...SAS/SATA2 HDD access LED control jumpers Close 2-3 - No. Code 1 J7 to rear of a SAS ZCR (Zero Channel RAID) option card. HDD LED control via pin 11(default) Debug/diagnostic connector SAF-TE firmware flash connector Backplane board peering cable connector Power cable connectors for the SAS/SATA2 HDD Code Description 37 PCI-E 4 PCI-E 5 PCI Express x8 expansion slots 38 U4 Video memory 39 PCI-X 2 PCI-X 31 64-bit, 66/100 MHz PCI-X expansion slots 40 PCI-E 1 PCI Express x8 expansion slot 1 The PCI-X 3 slot (green) supports the installation of the hot-plug HDD cage...
...SAS/SATA2 HDD access LED control jumpers Close 2-3 - No. Code 1 J7 to rear of a SAS ZCR (Zero Channel RAID) option card. HDD LED control via pin 11(default) Debug/diagnostic connector SAF-TE firmware flash connector Backplane board peering cable connector Power cable connectors for the SAS/SATA2 HDD Code Description 37 PCI-E 4 PCI-E 5 PCI Express x8 expansion slots 38 U4 Video memory 39 PCI-X 2 PCI-X 31 64-bit, 66/100 MHz PCI-X expansion slots 40 PCI-E 1 PCI Express x8 expansion slot 1 The PCI-X 3 slot (green) supports the installation of the hot-plug HDD cage...
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...; Power supply module Knowing what each LED indicator signifies can aid in normal mode. Amber On An system hard drive failed. Front panel LED indicators The five LED indicators mounted on the mainboard. HDD activity Green Blinking There is running at supported speed. Critical system threshold breach Access the Setup utility and view the system event log for details. To purchase this option, contact your local Acer representative. LAN port 1/2 Green connection...
...; Power supply module Knowing what each LED indicator signifies can aid in normal mode. Amber On An system hard drive failed. Front panel LED indicators The five LED indicators mounted on the mainboard. HDD activity Green Blinking There is running at supported speed. Critical system threshold breach Access the Setup utility and view the system event log for details. To purchase this option, contact your local Acer representative. LAN port 1/2 Green connection...
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... properly. To upgrade the default processor: 1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 37. 2 Lay the server on its mainboard connector. 50 3 System upgrade Upgrading the processor This section explains the procedures for a dual-processor configuration. Processor configuration guidelines The mainboard has two LGA771 processor sockets supporting Dual-Core Intel Xeon processors. You have the option to remove/install the HSF assembly. Observe the following guidelines when replacing or installing a processor. • The CPU 1 socket...
... properly. To upgrade the default processor: 1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 37. 2 Lay the server on its mainboard connector. 50 3 System upgrade Upgrading the processor This section explains the procedures for a dual-processor configuration. Processor configuration guidelines The mainboard has two LGA771 processor sockets supporting Dual-Core Intel Xeon processors. You have the option to remove/install the HSF assembly. Observe the following guidelines when replacing or installing a processor. • The CPU 1 socket...
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By default, the server searches for boot devices in the following order: 1 Floppy disk drive 2 Optical disc drive 3 Removable device 4 Hard drive BIOS setup will display an error message if the drive(s) specified is not bootable. 96 4 System BIOS Boot menu The Boot menu allows you to set the drive priority during system boot-up.
By default, the server searches for boot devices in the following order: 1 Floppy disk drive 2 Optical disc drive 3 Removable device 4 Hard drive BIOS setup will display an error message if the drive(s) specified is not bootable. 96 4 System BIOS Boot menu The Boot menu allows you to set the drive priority during system boot-up.
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Hardware failure is problem with a specific application, see the "There is a less possible cause. If the problem you are usually caused by an incorrect installation or configuration. 102 5 System troubleshooting Initial system startup problems Problems that occur at initial system startup are experiencing is with the software program" section on page 108.
Hardware failure is problem with a specific application, see the "There is a less possible cause. If the problem you are usually caused by an incorrect installation or configuration. 102 5 System troubleshooting Initial system startup problems Problems that occur at initial system startup are experiencing is with the software program" section on page 108.
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... cards fully seated in their mainboard slots? • Are all system jumpers correctly set? • Are all switch settings on indicator should be lit green)? • Are all device drivers properly installed? • Is hard disk drive(s) properly formatted and configured? • Are the BIOS configuration settings in boards sharing the same interrupt. Refer to the operating system documentation. • Are all hardware components compliant with them. 103 Initial troubleshooting...
... cards fully seated in their mainboard slots? • Are all system jumpers correctly set? • Are all switch settings on indicator should be lit green)? • Are all device drivers properly installed? • Is hard disk drive(s) properly formatted and configured? • Are the BIOS configuration settings in boards sharing the same interrupt. Refer to the operating system documentation. • Are all hardware components compliant with them. 103 Initial troubleshooting...
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... the server, turn off the system and any peripheral cables from the system, except for the keyboard and the display monitor. 3 Make sure the system power cord is plugged into a properly grounded AC outlet and in the DVD-ROM drive. 8 If the power indicator is no diskette in floppy drive and no disc in the power supply module cord socket. 4 Make sure the display monitor and keyboard are correctly connected to identifying a hardware problem...
... the server, turn off the system and any peripheral cables from the system, except for the keyboard and the display monitor. 3 Make sure the system power cord is plugged into a properly grounded AC outlet and in the DVD-ROM drive. 8 If the power indicator is no diskette in floppy drive and no disc in the power supply module cord socket. 4 Make sure the display monitor and keyboard are correctly connected to identifying a hardware problem...
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... troubleshooting Specific problems and corrective actions Listed below are set correctly. • Check that FDD is properly configured. • Run the BIOS setup utility and make sure the Legacy Diskette A field under the Advanced | Floppy Configuration menu is set as 1.44/1.25 MB 3 1/2. If reboot is successful, install the cards back in cares and see if the system boots. Do the following : • Make sure the power supply module is properly installed...
... troubleshooting Specific problems and corrective actions Listed below are set correctly. • Check that FDD is properly configured. • Run the BIOS setup utility and make sure the Legacy Diskette A field under the Advanced | Floppy Configuration menu is set as 1.44/1.25 MB 3 1/2. If reboot is successful, install the cards back in cares and see if the system boots. Do the following : • Make sure the power supply module is properly installed...
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... configured. DVD drive activity indicator does not light. 107 HDD activity indicator does not light. Do the following : • Make sure the data and power cables are properly connected. Insert the tip of any contaminant. • Make sure the drive's IDE and power cables are connected correctly. • Check that relevant switches and jumpers on their mainboard slots. Do the following : • Make sure you are using the correct type of disc...
... configured. DVD drive activity indicator does not light. 107 HDD activity indicator does not light. Do the following : • Make sure the data and power cables are properly connected. Insert the tip of any contaminant. • Make sure the drive's IDE and power cables are connected correctly. • Check that relevant switches and jumpers on their mainboard slots. Do the following : • Make sure you are using the correct type of disc...
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... other version runs correctly on the system. • Network might be idle. Network activity indicators do not light. Do the following : • Check the cabling and network equipment to a USB port does not work. Peripheral device connected to make sure that the software is problem with the device. Do the following : • Make sure the correct network drivers are using the software. • Try a different version of external devices connected to a USB hub. •...
... other version runs correctly on the system. • Network might be idle. Network activity indicators do not light. Do the following : • Check the cabling and network equipment to a USB port does not work. Peripheral device connected to make sure that the software is problem with the device. Do the following : • Make sure the correct network drivers are using the software. • Try a different version of external devices connected to a USB hub. •...
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... video controller card is causing the problem. • Make sure that you have properly installed system compliant memory modules, and that there populated according to take effect. 4 If there are using an add-in video controller card, do the following : • Is the keyboard functioning? 109 No characters appear on the video monitor properly adjusted? • Is the display monitor signal cable properly connected? • Does this display monitor work correctly if plugged...
... video controller card is causing the problem. • Make sure that you have properly installed system compliant memory modules, and that there populated according to take effect. 4 If there are using an add-in video controller card, do the following : • Is the keyboard functioning? 109 No characters appear on the video monitor properly adjusted? • Is the display monitor signal cable properly connected? • Does this display monitor work correctly if plugged...
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... external controller board option (LSI 1068 SAS controller or LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID controller). 114 Appendix A: Server management tools RAID configuration utilities RAID option for the Altos G540 system is already turned on the server and the monitor. Make sure that you back up important files before starting a RAID configuration process. Caution: Creating a RAID volume erases all open applications, then restart the server. 2 During POST, press F2 to access the BIOS Setup Utility. 3 Select the Advanced | I/O Device Configuration submenu. 4 Change the setting of the SATA...
... external controller board option (LSI 1068 SAS controller or LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID controller). 114 Appendix A: Server management tools RAID configuration utilities RAID option for the Altos G540 system is already turned on the server and the monitor. Make sure that you back up important files before starting a RAID configuration process. Caution: Creating a RAID volume erases all open applications, then restart the server. 2 During POST, press F2 to access the BIOS Setup Utility. 3 Select the Advanced | I/O Device Configuration submenu. 4 Change the setting of the SATA...
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... Log Configuration 95 Exit menu 97 Floppy Configuration 85 I/O Device Configuration 81 IDE Configuration 83 Main menu 74 Memory Configuration 78 navigation keys 73 PCI Configuration 80 Security menu 89 Server menu 92 System Management 93 BMC module board layout 19 install 63 mainboard slot 16 specifications 7 boot-time diagnostic screen 86 boot-up sequence 96 C cable arm 130 CMOS battery 16 CMOS clear jumper 16 CMOS RAM 71 console redirection 93 D DMI event log BIOS settings 87 view 88 DVD-ROM drive location 9 remove 48 troubleshooting 107 E easy-swap HDD cable connections 47 install...
... Log Configuration 95 Exit menu 97 Floppy Configuration 85 I/O Device Configuration 81 IDE Configuration 83 Main menu 74 Memory Configuration 78 navigation keys 73 PCI Configuration 80 Security menu 89 Server menu 92 System Management 93 BMC module board layout 19 install 63 mainboard slot 16 specifications 7 boot-time diagnostic screen 86 boot-up sequence 96 C cable arm 130 CMOS battery 16 CMOS clear jumper 16 CMOS RAM 71 console redirection 93 D DMI event log BIOS settings 87 view 88 DVD-ROM drive location 9 remove 48 troubleshooting 107 E easy-swap HDD cable connections 47 install...
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... 22 network speed indicator 22 troubleshooting 108 LED indicators front panel 21 HDD carrier 22 LAN port 22 power supply module 23 LSI Logic Config Utility 116 LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility 117 M mechanical specifications chassis 6 mainboard 6 media storage specification 4 upgrade option 7 memory BIOS settings 78 configuration guidelines 55 install 58 population order 56 remove 57 troubleshooting 107 monitor port 11 N north bridge 15 O Onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility 114 operating system configure 31 support 5 P parallel port BIOS setting 82 location 11 PCI bus slots BIOS...
... 22 network speed indicator 22 troubleshooting 108 LED indicators front panel 21 HDD carrier 22 LAN port 22 power supply module 23 LSI Logic Config Utility 116 LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility 117 M mechanical specifications chassis 6 mainboard 6 media storage specification 4 upgrade option 7 memory BIOS settings 78 configuration guidelines 55 install 58 population order 56 remove 57 troubleshooting 107 monitor port 11 N north bridge 15 O Onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility 114 operating system configure 31 support 5 P parallel port BIOS setting 82 location 11 PCI bus slots BIOS...
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... Utility 116 LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility 117 Onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility 114 rear panel 11 S SAS controller board board layout 18 install 62 mainboard slot 16 security keylock 8 serial port BIOS setting 81 location 11 server management specification 5 tools 113 upgrade options 7 side panel release button 8 remove 39 south bridge 16 specification chipset 3 environmental 6 hardware monitoring 5 I/O ports 5 mechanical 6 media storage 4 memory 3 networking 4 operating system 5 PCI interface 4 power supply 5 processor 3 server management 5 system fan 5 video controller...
... Utility 116 LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility 117 Onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility 114 rear panel 11 S SAS controller board board layout 18 install 62 mainboard slot 16 security keylock 8 serial port BIOS setting 81 location 11 server management specification 5 tools 113 upgrade options 7 side panel release button 8 remove 39 south bridge 16 specification chipset 3 environmental 6 hardware monitoring 5 I/O ports 5 mechanical 6 media storage 4 memory 3 networking 4 operating system 5 PCI interface 4 power supply 5 processor 3 server management 5 system fan 5 video controller...
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... preinstallation instructions 38 processor 50 redundant power supply module 66 SAS controller board 62 T thermal grease 52 troubleshooting display problems 109 DVD-ROM drive problems 107 FAQ 106 FDD problem 106 hardware diagnostics 104 HDD problem 107 initial checklist 103 initial startup problems 102 memory problem 107 network problems 108 power indicator problem 106 software program problem 108 system reset 101 USB device problems 108 U UID switch 12 unit identification, see UID switch 12 USB ports front 10 rear 12 troubleshooting 108 user password 89 W wake-up events Wake on LAN 79 Wake on...
... preinstallation instructions 38 processor 50 redundant power supply module 66 SAS controller board 62 T thermal grease 52 troubleshooting display problems 109 DVD-ROM drive problems 107 FAQ 106 FDD problem 106 hardware diagnostics 104 HDD problem 107 initial checklist 103 initial startup problems 102 memory problem 107 network problems 108 power indicator problem 106 software program problem 108 system reset 101 USB device problems 108 U UID switch 12 unit identification, see UID switch 12 USB ports front 10 rear 12 troubleshooting 108 user password 89 W wake-up events Wake on LAN 79 Wake on...