Acer Altos R720 Series manual

Acer Altos R720 Series User’ s Guide[...]

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iii Notices FCC notice Class A equipment This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection agai nst harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commer cial environment. This equipment generates, us[...]

iv Caution! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’ s authority , which is granted by the Federal Communications Commiss ion, to operate this server . Use conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this devi ce may not caus[...]

v Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully . Save these instructions for future reference. 1 Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product. 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aeros ol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 3 Do not use this product near wa[...]

vi d If the product does not operat e normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust on ly those controls that are covered by the operating instructions sinc e improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. e If the[...]

Contents Notices iii FCC notice iii Laser compliance statement iv Important safety instructions v 1 System tour 1 Features summary 3 External and internal structure 7 Front bezel 7 Front panel 8 Rear panel 13 Internal components 16 System boards 17 Mainboard 17 Backplane and mid-plane board 19 System diagnostic LEDs 22 System jumpers 23 2 System se[...]

viii Removing and installing a slim-line optical drive 51 Installing and removing a FDD 56 Installing a tape drive 60 Installing a sixth HDD 62 Removing and installing a PCI card 65 Removing and installing the PCI riser assembly 65 Removing and installing the PCI riser board 67 Removing and installing a PCI card 69 Replacing a system fan 72 Upgradi[...]

ix First steps checklist 136 Hardware diagnostic testing 137 Verifying proper operation of key system lights 137 Specific problems and corrective actions 138 Error beep codes 146 BIOS POST error beep codes 146 ARMC/3 module error beep codes 148 Diagnostic POST code LEDs 149 Appendix A: Acer Altos R720 rack installation guide 155 Setting up the syst[...]

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1 System tour[...]

The Acer Altos R720 is a 2U rack optimized server that features single or dual-core Intel Xeon processors, fully buf fered DIMMs, integrated SAS RAID, standard-based server management, and server -oriented embedded I/O. Remote monitoring and management functions are also included, providing a new level of user tools for server administration. This [...]

3 Featur es summary Listed below are the system’ s key features: Processor • Supports two dual-core Intel ® Xeon™ processors 5000 sequence with 2 x 2 MB L2 cache and 1066 MHz or 1333 MHz front side bus speed • Extended Memory 64-bit T echnology • Enhanced Intel SpeedStep T echnology • Execute Disable Bit T echnology Chipset • Intel 5[...]

1 System tour 4 - 3.5-inch half-height tape drive SAS controller • LSI SAS 1068 3Gb/s SAS controller • Supports integrated SAS RAID • Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 • Requires RAID activation key • Requires DDR2-400 registered EC C DIMM (mini DIMM) for RAID cache • Supports RAID BBU (Battery Backup Unit). A vailable as an upgr[...]

5 Graphic interface •A T I ® ES1000 video controller with 16MB DDR SDRAM Baseboard Management Contr oller • Integrated BMC • IPMI (Intelligent Platform Mana gement Interface) 2.0 compliant • Supports ARMC/3 (Acer Remote Management Card/3) (optional) Power supply • Supports one to two 750-watts hot-swap (1+1) redundant power supply module[...]

1 System tour 6 Operating system and utilities • Operating system options: • Microsoft ® Windows ® Server 2003, x64 edition • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0, EM64T •S U S E ® Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 • SUSE Linux Enterprise Se[...]

7 Exter nal and inter nal structur e Fr ont bezel The front bezel provides an inte rface for system management via status LED indicators. The light pipes on the backside of the front bezel allow the system status LEDs to be monitored when the front bezel is closed. A front bezel lock is provid ed to prevent unauthorized access to hard drives, perip[...]

1 System tour 8 Fr ont panel * The dual purpose drive bay is covered by two filler panels. To configure the drive bay to support a sixth hot-plug SAS HDD see page 62 or a tape drive go to page 60. Item Icon Component Item Icon Component A Slim-line optical drive or FDD bay I HDD activity indicator B T ape drive filler panel J System ID indicator C [...]

9 Fr ont panel contr ol button functions Below table lists the functions of the front panel control buttons. Item Function NMI button Puts the server in a halt-state for diagnostic purposes. Reset button Press to reset the system. Power button Press to turn the system power on and off. System ID button Press to turn the system ID LED on and off. Ho[...]

1 System tour 10 Fr ont panel LED indicators The illustration below shows th e LED indicators available on the control panel and hot-plug HDD. Item LED indicator Color Status Description A LAN2 status indicator Green, on Link Link between system and network. Green, off Idle Green, blinking Active Network access B LAN1 status indicator Green, on Lin[...]

11 CP o w e r / Sleep indicator Green, off Power off System is not powered on. Green, on Power on System has power applied to it. Green, off S4/S5 System is in ACPI S4 or S5 state (power off). Green, blinking S1 System is in ACPI S1 state (sleep mode). Green, on S0 System is in ACPI S0 state (legacy power on). D Status/ fault indicator Green, on Re[...]

1 System tour 12 D Status/ fault indicator (cont.) Amber , blinking Non- critical condition • Non-critical temperature, voltage, or fan threshold crossing. • Chassis intrusion • Change in system memory configuration. • Change in CPU configuration. E HDD activity indicator Green, blinking HDD is active. Green, off No HDD activity . F System [...]

13 Rear panel 1 The system power can be co nfigured to support non-redu ndant (1+0) configuration. 2 Reserved for remote management of server . This requires the installation of an ARMC/3 module. Item Component Item Component A Low profile PCI expansion slots G Diagnostic POST (power-on self-test) code indicators B Full height PCI expansion slots H[...]

1 System tour 14 Rear panel LED indicators The illustration below shows the LED indicators located on the rear panel. Item LED indicator Function/ Status Color Description A Hot-swap power supply module status indicator No power Off No AC power to the power supply . AC OK indicator Green, on System has power applied to it. Green, blinking AC power [...]

15 * For more information on how to trouble shoot during a system hang, refer to the Diagnostic POST Code table on page 149. C System ID indicator ID Blue, on System identification is active. Blue, off System identification is disabled. D System status/fault indicator Ready Green, on System booted and ready . Degraded Green, blinking CPU or DIMM di[...]

1 System tour 16 Inter nal components Item Component Item Component A SAS/SA T A backplane board F Mainboard B Air baffles G Memory modules C Power distribution module H CPU air duct D Power supply module I System fans E Riser card assembly J Bridge board[...]

17 System boar ds Mainboar d The mainboard becomes accessible on ce you open the system. It should look like the figure shown below. Item Description Item Description A Rolling BIOS jumper AA USB connector B Intel ESB2-E I/O Controller BB Control panel board connector[...]

1 System tour 18 C Diagnostic POST code indicators CC SA T A 0 connector D Full height riser slot DD SA T A 1 connector E Low profile riser slot EE SA T A 2 connector F USB ports FF SA T A 3 connector G VGA/Monitor port GG SA T A 4 connector H System ID indicator HH SA T A 5 connector I System status indicator II Integrated SA T A hardware RAID act[...]

19 * Reserved for remote manageme nt of server . This requires installation of an ARMC/3 module. Backplane and mid-plane boar d SAS/SA T A backplane boar d Front view U Bridge board connector V IDE optical drive connector W +12 V CPU power connector X AC power connector Y Battery Z Power supply signal connector Item Description Item Description A O[...]

1 System tour 20 Rear view Item Description Item Description A Flex bay power cable connector D Backplane power connector B Flex bay data cable connector E Mid-plane connectors CI D E c o n n e c t o r[...]

21 SAS mid-plane boar d Item Description Item Description A Fan 1 power connector G Integrated SAS hardware RAID BBU (battery backup unit) connector B Fan 2 power connector H Mid-plane power connector C Fan 3 power connector I Fan 6 power connector D Fan 4 power connector J Fan 5 power connector E Integrated SAS hardware RAID activation key connect[...]

1 System tour 22 System diagnostic LEDs * For more information on how to trouble shoot during a system hang, refer to the Diagnostic POST code table on page 149. Item Description Item Description A Diagnostic POST code indicators* E, F CPU error indicator B System ID indicator G 5-volt standby present indicator C System status indicator D DIMM erro[...]

23 System jumpers Jumper name Settings Function J1D2 Password clear 1-2 (default) 2-3 Password enabled Password disabled/cleared J1D3 Clear CMOS 1-2 (default) 2-3 BIOS clear CMOS Forced CMOS clear J3H1 BIOS select 1-2 2-3 (default) Force lower bank Normal operation J1D1 BMC force update mode 1-2 (default) 2-3 BMC force update disabled BMC force upd[...]

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2 System setup[...]

This chapter gives you instructions on how to set up the system. Procedures on how to connect peripherals are also explained.[...]

27 Setting up the system Pr e-installation requir ements Selecting a site Before unpacking and installing the sy stem, select a suitable site for the system for maximum efficiency . Consider the following factors when choosing a site for the system: • Near a grounded power outlet • Clean and dust-free • Stable surface free from vibration • [...]

2 System setup 28 Connecting peripherals Caution! The server operates on 100-127/200-240 V AC only . Do not connect the system to an incorrect voltage source. Refer to the illustration below for sp ecific connection instructions on the peripherals you want to connect to the system. Note: Consult the operating system manual for information on how to[...]

29 Tur ning on the system After making sure that you have properly set up the system and connected all the required cables , you can now power on the system. Note: After plugging in the AC po wer cord, allow system to warm up for 30 seconds or until the St atus/fault LED on the control panel stops blinking before turni ng on the system. Refer to ?[...]

2 System setup 30 If the POST finds any problems, th e system will emit a beep code followed by an error message displayed on the monitor . Aside from the POST messages, you can determine if the system is in good condition by checking if the following occurred: • Power indicator on the front panel lights up (green) • Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Sc[...]

31 Configuring the system OS The Altos R720 comes with Acer EasyBUILD TM that allows you to conveniently install your choice of operating system. T o start using EasyBUILD, follow the steps below . 1 Locate the EasyBUILD DVD includ ed in the system package. 2 With the system turned on, gent ly press the CD-ROM drive Stop/ Eject button. 3 When the d[...]

2 System setup 32 T ur ning of f the system There are two ways by which you can turn off the server . These include: • If you are using a Windows OS on your server , you can turn off the server by clicking the Start button, point to Shut Down... , select Shut down from the drop-down window then click on OK . Y ou can then turn off all peripherals[...]

3 System upgrade[...]

This chapter discusses the precautionary measures and installation procedures you need to know to upgrade the system.[...]

35 Installation pr ecautions Before you install any server component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These se ctions contain important ESD precautions along with pre-installation and post-installation instructions. ESD pr ecautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the processor , disk drives, expansion boards, motherboar[...]

3 System upgrade 36 W ar ning! Failur e to properly turn off the server befor e you start installing components ma y cause serious damage. Do not attempt the procedur es described in the following sections unless you are a qu alified service technician. Post-installation instructions Perform the steps below after installing a server component. 1 Se[...]

37 Opening the server Caution! Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it. Read the “Pre- installation instructions” on page 35. Y ou need to open the server before you can install additional components. The front bezel and to p cover are removable to allow access to the system’ s int[...]

3 System upgrade 38 Removing and installing the fr ont bezel T o r e move the fr ont bezel: 1 If the bezel is locked, unlock it. 2 Disconnect any cables attach ed to the control panel. 3 Grasp the front bezel at the outer edge and pull it straight out.[...]

39 T o install the fr ont bezel: 1 Line up the center notch on both en ds of the bezel with the center guide on the rack handles. 2 Slide the front bezel onto the chas sis until it clicks into place.[...]

3 System upgrade 40 Removing and installing the top cover T o r e move the top cover: 1 Observe the ESD precautions an d pre-installation instructions described on page 35. 2 Remove the screw located on the top cover (A) . 3 Press and hold the blue release button (B) , then slide the cover toward the back of the chassis un til the cover disengage w[...]

41 T o install the top cover: 1 Observe the ESD precautions an d pre-installation instructions described on page 35. 2 Place the top cover on the chassi s so that the tabs on the cover align with the slots on the chassis . 3 Slide the top cover toward the front of the chassis until it is fully closed (A) . 4 Replace the screw on the top cover (B) .[...]

3 System upgrade 42 Removing and installing the CPU air duct Caution! Always operate your serv er with the CPU air duct installed to ensure reliable and continued operation. T o r e move the CPU air duct: Y ou will need to remove the CPU air duct to perform the following procedures: • Removing and installing a CPU air dam • Removing and install[...]

43 T o install the CPU air duct: 1 Observe the ESD precautions an d pre-installation instructions described on page 35. 2 Place the CPU air duct over the two processor sockets. The front edge of the air duct should touc h the front fan module and the top of the installed air duct should be flush with the top of the power supply . Caution! Do not pi[...]

3 System upgrade 44 Removing the CPU air dam T o r e move the CPU air dam: Important: Do not remove the CPU air dam if only one processor is installed. Do not remove the memory air deflector . If two processors are installed, remove th e CPU air dam. If installing full- height DIMMs, remove th e memory air deflector . 1 Observe the ESD precautions [...]

45 Removing and installing the air baf fles Caution! Always operate your server with both the air baffles installed to ensure reliable and continued operation. Y our server is equipped with two air baffle, one small air baf fle attached to the drive cage area and one large air baff le attached between the backplane board and th e power supply . Y o[...]

3 System upgrade 46 T o r e move the large air baf fle: 1 Observe the ESD precautions an d pre-installation instructions described on page 35. 2 Note how the cables are routed ov er and under the air baffle. Y ou will need to re-route these cables later . 3 Disengage the air baffle and pull it out of the chassis. T o install the small air baf fle: [...]

47 T o install the large air baf fle 1 Observe the ESD precautions an d pre-installation instructions described on page 35. 2 Lower the air baffle into the chassis and snap it into the mainboard standoff. 3 While setting the baffle into pl ace, route the cables beneath it appropriately . 4 Observe the post-installation in structions described on pa[...]

3 System upgrade 48 Removing and installing storage devices The system supports 3.5-inch and 5. 25-inch storage devices. The system comes pre-installed with one hot- plug SAS hard disk drive and an optical drive. An optional floppy dr ive, tape drive, or sixth hot-plug HDD can also be added to the server . Caution! T o maintain proper system c ooli[...]

49 4 Pull out the lever and slide the carrier from the chassis (B) . 5 Place the HDD carrier on a clean , static-free work surface. 6 If you are replacing a hard disk, remove the four screws that secure the hard disk to the HDD carrier , then remove the disk from the HDD carrier . Keep the screws for later HDD installation. T o install a HDD: Note:[...]

3 System upgrade 50 6 Install a hard disk on the HDD carrier , then secure it with the four screws (A) that came with the HDD carrier (B) . 7 With the lever still extended, slid e the HDD carrier all the way into the drive bay (A) . Do not push on the lever until it begins to close by itself. 8 When the lever begins to close by i tself, push on it [...]

51 Removing and installing a slim-line optical drive Note: The slim-line optical drive is not hot-swappable. Before removing or replacing the driv e, you must first power down the server , unplug the AC power cord from the system, and turn of f all peripherals devices connected to the server . Caution! T o maintain proper system cooling, a filler p[...]

3 System upgrade 52 4 Remove the screw that secures the interposer board to the optical drive tray . 5 Pull the interposer board to remove it, then store the board in a protective packaging. 6 Press downward on the side of the tray (A) and disengage the drive from the two metal tabs on the opposite side of the tray (B) . 7 Lift the optical drive ou[...]

53 9 Install the filler pa nel into the drive bay . If installing a new optical drive, see succeeding section. T o install a slim-line optical drive: 1 Observe the ESD precautions an d pre-installation instructions described on page 35. 2 If necessary , remove the old opti cal drive. See previous section. 3 If a filler panel is installed, remove it[...]

3 System upgrade 54 6 Install the new optical drive into th e optical drive tray by aligning the two holes on the left edge of the optical device with the two metal tabs in the tray (A) . 7 Lower the right side of the device into the tray until it clicks into place (B) . 8 Secure the interposer board to the optical drive tray with the scew supplied[...]

55 11 For installing an optional USB fl oppy drive, note the location of the USB connector (C) on the backplane board and refer “T o install a FDD in a converted HDD bay” section on page 56 for installation instructions. 12 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 36.[...]

3 System upgrade 56 Installing and r emoving a FDD Y ou can choose to install a FDD into either the slim-line optical drive bay or the top, left-hand HDD bay , di rectly beneath the slim-line drive bay . T o install a FDD in the optical drive bay: Note: Refer to the FDD documentation for additional installation requirements. 1 Observe the ESD preca[...]

57 3 Remove the slim-line optical driv e. See “T o remove a slim-line optical drive” section on page 51. 4 If a drive carrier cover is installe d, remove the cover from the drive bay . 5 Place the diskette drive conversi on carrier on a clean, static-free work surface. 6 Remove the four screws that secure the rails to the diskette drive convers[...]

3 System upgrade 58 9 Secure the FDD into the carrier with the two screws that came with your diskette drive conversion kit. 10 Attach the slide rails to the si des of the carrier using the four screws that you removed earlier . 11 Slide the carrier assembly into the upper -left HDD bay into the front opening in the server (A) . 12 Plug the data dr[...]

59 13 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 36. T o r e move the FDD fr om the optical drive bay: 1 Observe the ESD precautions an d pre-installation instructions described on page 35. 2 Disconnect the data cable from the USB connector on the backplane board. 3 Press the blue release lever to unlock the FDD tray and remove th[...]

3 System upgrade 60 6 Install an empty hot-plug HDD carrier or a filler panel into the HDD bay . If installing a new FDD, see “T o install a FDD in a converted HDD bay” section on page 56 for instructions. Caution! The filler panel must be installed to maintain proper system cooling. Installing a tape drive T o install a tape drive into the ser[...]

61 3 Remove the empty HDD carrier from the sixth drive bay . See “T o remove a HDD” section on page 48. 4 Attach the tape drive to the tape drive carrier (A) , then secure the tape drive into the carrier with the four screws (B) that are included in the tape drive carrier kit.[...]

3 System upgrade 62 5 Slide the tape drive assembly into the combined tape drive or sixth drive bay until the carrier clicks into place. 6 Plug the data cable to the rear of the tape drive. 7 Connect the other end of the data cable to the data cable connector on the rear of the backplane board. 8 Plug the power cable to the rear of the device. 9 Co[...]

63 3 Remove the empty HDD carrier from the sixth drive bay . See “ T o remove a HDD” section on page 48. 4 Slide the sixth HDD bracket into the backplane board. 5 Align the option sixth HDD board with the matching holes in the backplane board. 6 Carefully move the board dow n to seat the board in the backplane, then secure it with two screws su[...]

3 System upgrade 64 Note: Make sure the board seats secure ly into the plastic retainer at the bottom of the openin g in the backplane board. 7 Install a hot-plug HDD into the sixth HDD bay . See “T o install a HDD” section on page 49 for installation instructions. 8 Observe the post-installation ins tructions described on page 36.[...]

65 Removing and installing a PCI car d Note: The PCI riser assembly includ es an intrusion switch that engages the system cover . The intr usion switch is provided to allow server management software to monitor removal of the top cover from the server . Caution! The PCI riser assembly must be installed to maintain proper airflow inside the server .[...]

3 System upgrade 66 5 Lift the riser assembly from the chassis (B) . 6 Place the riser assembly on a clean, static-free work surface. 7 Add or remove PCI cards. 8 Observe the post-installation ins tructions described on page 36.[...]

67 T o install the PCI riser assembly: 1 Observe the ESD precautions an d pre-installation instructions described on page 35. 2 Lower the PCI riser assembly (A) , aligning the three hooks on the back edge of the riser assembly with the matching slots on the rear of the chassis (B) . 3 Press down on the assembly until the three hooks on the rear of [...]

3 System upgrade 68 T o r e move a PCI riser boar d 1 Observe the ESD precautions an d pre-installation instructions described on page 35. 2 Remove the CPU air duct. Perform the instructions described in “T o remove the CPU air duct” section on page 42. 3 Remove the PCI riser assembly from the server . See “T o remove the PCI riser assembly?[...]

69 3 Remove the PCI riser assembly fro m the server . See “T o remove the PCI riser assembly” section on page 65. 4 While holding the blue release lever in (A) , align the holes in the PCI riser board with the retent ion pins on the riser assembly . 5 Slide the riser board toward the left (B) , then release the blue lever to lock the board in p[...]

3 System upgrade 70 Note: The install sequence for lo w profile PCI cards on the opposite side of the rise r assembly is the same. 6 Pull up the card to remove it (C) , then store the card in an antistatic protective wrapper . 7 Observe the post-installation ins tructions described on page 36. T o install a PCI car d Note: When installing PCI-X car[...]

71 5 When removing a full height PCI riser board, open the full length PCI card retention clip on the fr ont of the riser assembly by rotating it 90 degrees outward (B) . 6 Remove the filler panel (C) , if installed. 7 Insert the PCI card into the selected slot (D) . Make sure the card is properly seated. 8 Close both retention clips. 9 Observe the[...]

3 System upgrade 72 Replacing a system fan The system fans on the server can be individually replaced or hot- swapped in the event of failure. T o provide adequate cooling in the chassis, at least 3 fans must be in stalled to the server . Each fan is equipped with an LED to indicate a fan failure condition. If the system fan LED is on, the fan asse[...]

73 3 Grasp the defective fan and lift it up the fan bay . 4 Install the new fan by sliding the new fan into an empty fan socket. 5 Observe the post-installation inst ructions described on page 36.[...]

3 System upgrade 74 Upgrading the CPU The server supports two dual-core Intel Xeon processors 5000 sequence with 2 x 2 MB L2 cache and 1066 MHz or 1333 MHz FSB. CPU upgrading guidelines When installing CPUs the following must be observed: • Use only Acer-qualified CPUs. • Each CPU socket include a CPU and heat sink combination. • When two CPU[...]

75 4 Loosen the four screws on the heat sink. 5 Lift the heat sink to remove it. 6 Place the heat sink upsid e down on a flat surface. Note: Wipe off the thermal grease fr om both the heat sink and processor using an alcohol pad. 7 Pull the CPU socket retainer lever handle down and away from the socket to release it. 8 Lift the load plate. 9 Pull o[...]

3 System upgrade 76 3 Push the socket retainer leve r handle down and away from the socket to release it, then pull the lever to a fully open, upright position. 4 Lift the load plate (A) and remove the protective socket cover (B) . 5 Remove the CPU from its protective packaging. 6 Position the CPU over the socket (A) , making sure the CPU cutouts m[...]

77 Upgrading the system memory Altos R720 supports eight DDR2 fully buf fered DIMM slots. Each slot supports 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2GB DDR 2-533/667 FBDIMM. The maximum memory capacity is 16 GB. Memory module installation guidelines The following rules apply when installing memory modules to the server: • The system must have a minimum of one 512 MB [...]

3 System upgrade 78 DDR2 module population or der T o install DIMMs Caution! Use extreme care when installing a DIMM. Applying too much pressure can damage the connector . DIMMs are keyed and can be inserted in only one way . Note: The number labels next to the DIMM slots correspond to proper installation sequence. 1 Observe the ESD precautions an [...]

79 6 Press the holding clips inward to lock the DIMM in place (D) . Note: The DIMM slot is slotted to en sure proper installation. If you insert a DIMM but it does no t fit easily into the socket, you may have inserted it incorrectly . Reverse the orientation of the DIMM and insert it again. 7 Observe the post-installation in structions described o[...]

3 System upgrade 80 Caution! Use extreme care when removing DIMMs. T oo much pressure can damage the connec tor . Apply only enough pressure on the plastic levers to release the DIMM. 1 Observe the ESD precautions an d pre-installation instructions described on page 35. 2 Press the holding clips on both side s of the DIMM slot outward to release th[...]

81 Installing and r emoving a power supply The server has two hot-swap power supply module bays on the rear panel that accept hot-swap redundant power supply modules. The system ships out with only a single power supply module installed. Y ou have the option to purchase an extra power supply module to provide the system with a redundant power sourc[...]

3 System upgrade 82 T o install a power supply module 1 If a filler panel is installed, press the release lever (A) and use the finger hole to remove the filler panel out of the bay (B) . 2 Insert the power supply module into the power supply bay until it locks into place. 3 Plug the power cord into the DC receptacle on the power supply . 4 V erify[...]

83 T o r e move a power supply module Caution! Power supply hot-swap operations should be performed only if a failure occurs in the power supply . 1 If there are more than one power supply modules installed, determine which power supply modul e has failed. Refer to the “Rear panel LED indicators” on pa ge 14 for more information. 2 Remove the A[...]

3 System upgrade 84 Removing and installing an ARMC/3 module The optional ARMC/3 module provides server management firmware and functionality to the system. T o r emove an ARMC/3 module: 1 Observe the ESD precautions an d pre-installation instructions described on page 35. 2 Remove the CPU air duct. Perform the instructions described in “T o remo[...]

85 5 Pull up the module to remove it from the connector (B) . 6 Observe the post-installation in structions described on page 36. T o install an ARMC/3 module: Note: Prior to installing the ARMC /3 module module, you must remove the server management po rt cover module cover on the rear of the server . 1 Observe the ESD precautions an d pre-install[...]

3 System upgrade 86 4 Attach the module to the ARMC/3 module connector on the mainboard and snap the standoff into the matching hole on the mainboard (B) . 5 Install the NIC module. a Install the three standoffs to the mainboard. b Attach the module to the NIC module connector on the mainboard and matching standoff holes. 6 Observe the post-install[...]

87 Removing and installing the SAS mid-plane boar d T o r e move the SAS mid-plane boar d: 1 Observe the ESD precautions an d pre-installation instructions described on page 35. 2 Remove the air baffles. See “T o remove the small air baf fle” section on page 45. 3 Make sure all hot-plug HDD carriers are removed from the drive bay . For instruct[...]

3 System upgrade 88 T o install the SAS mid-plane boar d 1 Observe the ESD precautions an d pre-installation instructions described on page 35. 2 Remove the air baffles. See “T o remove the small air baf fle” section on page 48. 3 Position the mid-plane boar d over the retention clips (A) . 4 Slide it forward (B) and insert the mid-plane into t[...]

89 Removing and installing the SAS/SA T A backplane boar d T o r e move the SAS/SA T A backplane boar d: 1 Observe the ESD precautions an d pre-installation instructions described on page 35. 2 Remove the air baffles. See “T o remove the small air baf fle” section on page 45. 3 Make sure all hot-plug HDD carriers are removed from the drive bay [...]

3 System upgrade 90 T o install the SAS/SA T A backplane boar d: 1 Observe the ESD precautions an d pre-installation instructions described on page 35. 2 Remove the air baffles. See “T o remove the small air baf fle” section on page 45. 3 Make sure all hot-plug HDD carrie rs are removed from the drive bay . For instructions, see “T o remove a[...]

91 Configuring the integrated SAS har dwar e RAID components The system supports hardware RAID through the SAS mid-plane and backplane board. The server platform supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 levels. Functionality for hardware RAID is enabled by using the following components: • RAID activation key • RAID cache There is also an option to in[...]

3 System upgrade 92 5 Store the activation key in an anti-static bag. 6 Observe the post-installation ins tructions described on page 36. T o install the RAID activation key: 1 Observe the ESD precautions an d pre-installation instructions described on page 35. 2 Remove the RAID activation key from its protective packaging. 3 Align then insert the [...]

93 4 Gently pull the RAID cache upwar d to remove it from the slot (B) . 5 Close the clips. 6 Replace the air baffles and CPU air duct. 7 Observe the post-installation in structions described on page 36. T o install the RAID cache: 1 Observe the ESD precautions an d pre-installation instructions described on page 35. 2 Remove the air baffles. See ?[...]

3 System upgrade 94 Removing and installing the RAID BBU To r e m o v e t h e R A I D B B U : 1 Observe the ESD precautions an d pre-installation instructions described on page 35. 2 Remove the air baffles. See “Removing and installing the air baffles” section on page 42. 3 Disconnect the battery cable from the SAS mid-plane board (A) and detac[...]

95 8 Observe the post-installation in structions described on page 36. T o install the RAID BBU 1 Observe the ESD precautions an d pre-installation instructions described on page 35. 2 Remove the air baffles. See “T o remove the small air baf fle” section on page 45. 3 Open the battery holder (A) , then connect the cable inside the battery pack[...]

3 System upgrade 96 6 Engage the hooks on the back of the battery into the matching chassis tabs, then slide it toward the power supply to lock into place. 7 Connect the power cable betw een the BBU and the mid-plane board. 8 Replace the air baffles and CPU air duct. 9 Observe the post-installation ins tructions described on page 36.[...]

4 BIOS setup[...]

This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and discusses how to configure the system by changing the settings of the BIOS parameters.[...]

99 BIOS setup BIOS setup is a hardware configurat ion program built into the system's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since most systems are already properly configured and optimized, th ere is no need to run this utility . The BIOS setup utility stores basic sett ings for your server . Y ou will need to run this utility under the following [...]

4 BIOS setup 100 Entering BIOS setup Power on the server to start the sy stem POST process. During bootup, press F2 to enter the BIOS setup screen. Note: Y ou must press F2 while the system is booting. This key does not work during any other time. There are several tabs on the setup screen corresponding to the eight primary BIOS menus. • Main •[...]

101 •P r e s s F1 for General Help on using the BIOS setup. •P r e s s F9 to load the default configuration. •P r e s s F10 to save changes and close the BIOS setup. •P r e s s Esc to close the BIOS setup. In the descriptive table following each of the screen illustrations, settings in boldface are the default and sugg ested parameter setti[...]

4 BIOS setup 102 Using the BIOS menus Main The Main menu displays basic and important information about the system. These information are necessary for troubleshooting and may be required when asking for tech nical support. These entries are for your reference only and are not user-configurable. The System Date and System T ime parameters lets you [...]

103 Processor Specification of the processor currently installed in the server . T otal Memory Indicates the si ze of the system memory . Quiet Boot When Enabled, th e BIOS splash screen is displayed during startup. When Disabled, the diagnostic messages are displayed during startup. Enabled Disabled POST Error Pause If Enabled, the system will pau[...]

4 BIOS setup 104 Advanced The Advanced menu contains parameter values that define how the system behaves on startup. W ar ning! Be cautious in sett ing parameter values in the Advanced menu as any incorrect value may cause the system to malfunction. Press Enter to enter the submenu screen of the parameters shown in the screen below .[...]

105 Processor The Processor submenu displays CP U settings such as type, actual speed, cache size and other CPU related settings. Parameter Description Option Core Frequency Indicates the processor clock speed. System Bus Frequency Indicates the processor front side bus speed. Hyper Threading T echnology Enables or disables the Hyper-Threading T ec[...]

4 BIOS setup 106 Virtualization Te c h n o l o g y Enables or disables the system to run multiple operating systems and applications in different partition. Disabled Enabled Execute Disable Bit When Enabled, the processor disables code execution when a worm attempts to insert a code in the buffer preventing damage and worm propagation. When Disable[...]

107 Processor # Information The screen below appears when you select the Processor #1 or 2 Information menu.[...]

4 BIOS setup 108 Memory The Memory submenu displays the total amount of memory installed, the number of memory modules installed, and the current memory configuration. Parameter Description T otal Memory Indicates the total amount of onboard memory . The memory size is automaticall y detected by BIOS during the POST . If you install additional mamo[...]

109 Configure Memory RAS and Performance The screen below appears when yo u select the Configure Memory RAS and Performance menu. This submen u allows you to view memory configuration details and configure the memory modules in the server. DIMM information Indicates the DIMM and DIMM slot status. Parameter Description Option DIMM Data T ransfer Rat[...]

4 BIOS setup 110 A T A Contr oller The A T A Controller submenu lets you define the para meter settings related to the hard disk(s). Thermal Throttling Enables or disables thermal throttling. When disabled, the chipset and BIOS will not perform any electrical throttling on overheated DIMMs. Enabled Disabled AMB Thermal Sensor Controls the operation[...]

111 Onboard SA T A Controller Enables or disables the integrated Serial ATA c o n t r o l l e r. Enabled Disabled SA T A Mode When set to Enhanced, it will enable all SA T A connectors as individual connectors. When set to Legacy , it will enable primary and secondary channels on SA T A connectors. Enhanced Legacy AHCI Mode Enables or disables acce[...]

4 BIOS setup 112 Mass Storage The Mass Storage submenu displays the status of the mass storage controller . Parameter Description Option SAS Controller Enables or disables the SAS controller . Enabled Disabled SAS Option ROM If enabled, initializes the the embedded SAS device Option ROM. Enabled Disabled Configure SAS as SW RAID Enables or disables[...]

113 Serial Port The Serial Port submenu lets you define the parameter settings for the system’ s serial port. Parameter Description Option Serial A Enable Enables or di sables the onboard serial A port. Enabled Disabled Address Set the base I/O address for the serial B port. 2F8 3E8 2E8 3F8 IRQ Set the interrupt request line for the serial B port[...]

4 BIOS setup 114 USB Confguration The USB Configuration submenu allo ws you specify settings for USB devices. Parameter Description Option USB Controller Enables or disables the USB controller . If disabled, all the US B controllers will be turned off and inaccessible to the OS. Enabled Disabled Legacy USB Support Enables or disables the support fo[...]

115 Storage Emulation When set to Auto, USB mass storage devices with less than 530 MB will be emulated as a floppy and the remaining as hard drives. The Forced FDD option can be used to force a formatted HDD to boot as a FDD. Auto Floppy Forced FDD CD-ROM Hard Disk USB 2.0 Controller Mode Sets the transfer rate at Hi Speed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed[...]

4 BIOS setup 116 PCI The PCI submenu lets you specify se ttings that are related to the onboard controllers. enable or di sable the ROM scan of a device installed in the selected PCI slot. It also enables or disables posting of a 16-bit legacy ROM from the plug-in fiber channel card. Parameter Description Option PCI Memory Mapped IO Space This sele[...]

117 Onboard NIC ROM Enables or disables both channels of the embedded LAN. Note: If disabled, NIC1 and NIC2 cannot be used to boot the system. Enabled Disabled NIC 1 or 2 MAC Address Indicates the media access control of the system’ s LAN controller . I/O Acceleration T echnology Enables or disables the onboard LAN’ s I/O Acceleration T echnolo[...]

4 BIOS setup 118 System Acoustic and Performance Configuration The System Acoustic and Performance Configuration submenu lets you set the system fan performance option. Parameter Description Option Set Fan Profile Select the Fan Control Profile that will be used to cool the system. Performance Altitude When set to less than 300 m (<= 980 ft), it[...]

119 Security The Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords. Parameter Description Option Administrator Password Prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS setup utility . Not Installed Installed User Password Secures the system against unauthorized use. Once you set this password[...]

4 BIOS setup 120 T o set a Administrator/User passwor d 1 Use the up/down keys to highlight a password parameter (Set Administrator Password or Set User Password) then press Enter . A password box will appear . 2 T ype a password then press Enter . The password may consist of up to seven alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). 3 Retype the passwor[...]

121 Server Management The Server Management submenu le ts you specify the appropriate settings for the system’ s event handling function. The system event log enables you to record and monitor events that occur in the system (eg., system te mperature changes, fan stops, over- temperature, over-voltage, fan failures, etc.). Parameter Description O[...]

4 BIOS setup 122 Resume on AC Power Loss Defines the mode of operation if a power loss occurs. When set to Stay Off, the system remains off after power shutdown. When set to Last State, the system returns to the state it was prior to the AC power loss. When set to Reset, the system will turn on after power is restored. Stay Off Last State Reset Cle[...]

123 Console Redir e ction The Console Redirection submenu lets you enable or disable the console redirection parameters for server management tasks over the serial port.[...]

4 BIOS setup 124 System Information The System Information submenu disp lays basic information about the server unit.[...]

125 Boot Options The Boot Options menu allows you to set the BEV device priority during system bootup. It also displa ys information about the installed storage devices. Parameter Description Option BEV Device # Sets the boot order of the Bootstrap Entry V ector Devices. BEV devices are devices which have a bootable Option ROM such as a network car[...]

4 BIOS setup 126 BEV Device # The BEV Device # submenu lets you sp ecify the preferred settings for system bootup. Parameter Description Option Boot T imeout Sets the automatic boot time-out value. Note: A value ot 65535 will disable the timeout completely . 10 1 Boot Option 1 Sets the de vice from which the system will first attempt to boot up. Bo[...]

127 CD-ROM Order Specifies the boot device priority sequence for available CD drives. Floppy Order Specifies the boot device priority sequence for available FDD. BEV Device Order Specifies the boot device priority sequence for available BEV devices. Parameter Description Option[...]

4 BIOS setup 128 Boot Manager The Boot Manager menu lets you set th e device priority during system bootup. The server will attempt to b oot from the first device on the list. If the first device is not availa ble, it will continue down the list until it reaches an available device. Select a boot option, then press Enter .[...]

129 Err o r Manager The Error Manager menu lets you view the system POST errors detected by the system.[...]

4 BIOS setup 130 Exit The Exit menu displays the various op tions to quit from the BIOS setup. Highlight any of the exit options then press Enter . Parameter Description Save Changes and Exit Saves changes made and close the BIOS setup. Discard Changes and Exit Discards chan ges made and close the BIOS setup. Save Changes Saves changes made in the [...]

131 Restore User Default Va l u e s Restores previously save d user default values. Parameter Description[...]

4 BIOS setup 132 Upgrading the BIOS The upgrade utility allows you to upgrade the BIOS in the flash memory . T o prepare to upgrade the BIOS, you need to record the current BIOS settings and download th e BIOS image file to a temporary folder on your hard drive or a USB flash memory device. T o r e cor d the current BIOS settings: 1 Run BIOS setup.[...]

5 T r oubleshooting[...]

This chapter provides possible solutions for specific problems. If you cannot correct the problem, contact your local Acer representative or authorized dealer for assistance.[...]

135 T r oubleshooting This chapter helps you identify an d solve problems that might occur while you are using the system. For any issue, first ensure that yo u are using the latest firmware and files. Firmware upgrades include updates for BIOS, the BMC, and the hot-swap controller . In addition to the server firmware and files, make sure to update[...]

5 T roubleshooting 136 First steps checklist • AC power available at the wall outlet? • Are the power supplies plugged in? Check the AC cable(s) on the back of the chassis and at the AC source. • Are all cables correctly connected and secured? • Is the processor fully seated in the socket on the mainboard? • Are all standof fs in the prop[...]

137 Har dware diagnostic testing This section provides a more deta iled approach to identifying a hardware problem and locating its source. Caution! Before disconnecting any pe ripheral cables from the system, turn off the system and an y external peripheral devices. Failure to do so can cause perm anent damage to the system and/ or the peripheral [...]

5 T roubleshooting 138 Confirming loading of the OS Once the system boots up, the opera ting system prompt appears on the screen. The prompt varies accord ing to the operating system. If the operating system prompt does not appear , see "No Characters Appear on Screen" on page 143. Specific pr oblems and corrective actions The following c[...]

139 Server boot does not complete POST Do the following: • Make sure the CPU is properly seated. • Check the BIOS release notes to ensure the BIOS installed on the platform supports the stepping and the family of processors currently installed. Server does not recognize a ll of the processors installed Do the following: • Make sure the CPU is[...]

5 T roubleshooting 140 If you have installed one or more hard drives in the system, do the following: • Make sure the power and signal cables are connected correctly . • If using a sixth HDD, make sure the sixth HDD board is properly installed to the backplane bo ard and HDD is plugged into connectors on the sixth HDD board . Check that the rel[...]

141 Hard drives are not recognized. Do the following: • Make sure the disk controller is not disabled in the BIOS setup. • Make sure the drive is compatible. Bootable CD drive is not detected. Make sure the Boot Options sett ing in the BIOS setup utility is configured to allow the CD drive to be the first bootable device. New memory modules ins[...]

5 T roubleshooting 142 Problems with the network Network status indicator does not light. Do the following: • Check the cabling and network eq uipment to make sure that all cables are properly connected. • Reinstall the network drivers. • T ry another port or hub on the switch. Diagnostics pass but the connection fails. Make sure the network [...]

143 • Network might be idle. T ry accessing the server . Server hangs when the drivers are loaded. Change the PCI interrrupt settings. There is problem with the application software. Do the following: • V erify that the software is pr operly configured for the system. Refer to the software installation and operation documentation for instructio[...]

5 T roubleshooting 144 • Make sure the memory modules comply with the system requirements. • Make sure the memory modules have been populated according to the system requirements. • Remove and reseat the memory modules. • Make sure the CPU comply with the system requirements. • Make sure the CPU is popula ted according to the system requi[...]

145 Check the following: • Is the power indicator lit? If not, see “Power indicator does not light.” on page 138 . • Have any of the fan motors stoppe d? Use the server management subsystem to check the fan status. • Have your fans speeded up in response to an overheating situation? • Have your fans speeded up in response to a fan that [...]

5 T roubleshooting 146 Err or beep codes BIOS POST err or beep codes The following table lists the POST er ror beep codes. Prior to system video initialization, BIOS uses these beep codes to inform you of error conditions. The beep code occurs onl y when a critical error occurs or when the BIOS fails to boot to the operating system. Not all error c[...]

147 T r oubleshooting BIOS POST error beep codes The following table lists the possible beep codes thay may occur while using the system and is followed by solutions to the situation. Number of beeps T roubleshooting action 1, 2, or 3 • Make sure the memory mo dules are properly seated on the DIMM slots. • Make sure the memory modules comply wi[...]

5 T roubleshooting 148 ARMC/3 module err or beep codes In addition to the beep codes a bove, additional beep codes are provided if an ARMC/3 module is installed. The management modules provide the following additional beep codes. Beep Code Reason for the beeps and action to take 1 Control panel CMOS clear has been initiated. 1-5-1-1 Processor failu[...]

149 Diagnostic POST code LEDs During the system boot process, BIOS executes a number of platform configuration processes, each of whic h is assigned a specific hex code number . As each configuration routin e is started, BIOS will display the given POST code to the diagnostic POST code LEDs found on the rear of the mainboard. T o assist in troubl e[...]

5 T roubleshooting 150 0x13h OFF OFF G A SMM initialization Chipset 0x21h OFF OFF R G Initializing a chipset component Memory 0x22h OFF OFF A OFF Reading configuration data from memory (SPD on DIMM) 0x23h OFF OFF A G Detecting presence of memory 0x24h OFF G R OFF Programming timing parameters in the memory controller 0x25h OFF G R G Configuring mem[...]

151 A T A / A T API / SA T A 0x5Ah G R G R Resetting PA T A / SA T A bus and all devices 0x5Bh G R G A Reserved for A T A SMBUS 0x5Ch G A OFF R Resetting SMBUS 0x5Dh G A OFF A Reserved for SMBUS Local Console 0 x 7 0 h O F F RRRR e s e t t i n g t h e v i d e o c o n t r o l l e r 0x71h OFF R R A Disabling the video controller 0x72h OFF R A R Enabl[...]

5 T roubleshooting 152 0x9Bh A OFF G A Enabling the mouse Fixed Media 0xB0h R OFF R R Resetting fixed media device 0xB1h R OFF R A Disabling fixed media device 0xB2h R OFF A R Detecting presence of a fixed media device (IDE hard drive detection, etc.) 0xB3h R OFF A A Enabling / configuring a fixed media device Removable Media 0xB8h A OFF R R Resett[...]

153 0xDB A R G A T rying boot device selection 0xDC A A OFF R T rying boot device selection 0 x D E AAGR T r y i n g b o o t d e v i c e s e l e c t i o n 0 x D F AAGAT r y i n g b o o t d e v i c e s e l e c t i o n Pre-EFI Initialization (PEI) Cor e 0 x E 0 h RRRO F F S t a r t e d d i s p a t c h i n g e a r l y initialization modules (PEIM) 0xE[...]

5 T roubleshooting 154 0xF8h A R R R Operating system has requested EFI to close boot services (Exit Boot Services has been called) 0xF9h A R R A Operating system has switched to virtual address mode (Set Virtual Address Map has been called) 0xF Ah A R A R Operating system has requested the system to reset (Reset System has been called) Pre-EFI Ini[...]

Appendix A: Acer Altos R720 rack installation guide[...]

This appendix shows yo u how to set up the Altos R720 server in a rack mount configuration.[...]

157 Setting up the system rack Important! Observe the electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions indicated on page 35 when perfo ming the follow ing procedures. Do not attempt the procedures desc ribed in the following sections unless you are a qua lified technician. Equipment rack pr ecautions Follow the rack manufacturer's safety and installa[...]

Appendix A: Acer Altos R 720 rack installation guide 158 • Elevated operating ambient temperature The maximum operating temperature of the system is 35 °C (95°F). Careful consideration should be gi ven to installing the system in an environment compatible with the 35 °C (95°F) maximum ambient temperature. • Reduced airflow The amount of air[...]

159 System rack installation The Altos R720 server system should be mounted into a rack. A tool- less rack rail and CMA (cable mana gement arm) kit is available for installing system to a rack cabinet. The figure below shows the Altos R720 server in a rack-mount position.[...]

Appendix A: Acer Altos R 720 rack installation guide 160 V ertical mounting hole pattern The four vertical rails of the sy stem rack contain mounting holes arranged in a manner shown in the figure below: The system occupies 2U in the ra ck. Count the U positions and hole numbers from the bottom up. The distance from the center of tw o holes with cl[...]

161 Installing the system into the rack Caution! T o minimize the chances of injuries, make sure that two or more people help in installing the server . T o install the system into a four -post rack 1 Remove the inner rails from the mounting rails. (1) Extend the inner rail from the mounting rail until the rail release latch clicks. (2) Depress the[...]

Appendix A: Acer Altos R 720 rack installation guide 162 (3) Do the same thing to the other mounting rail. Caution! T o avoid personal injury , care should be taken when pressing the inner rail release latches and sliding the component into the rack. 2 Attach the inner rails to both sides of the server . Align the screw holes of the in ner rail to [...]

163 3 Install the mounting rails to the rack posts. (1) Determine the vertical position in the rack. Refer to “V ertical mounting hole pattern” on page 160 for more information. (2) Align and insert the mounting rails into the rack posts’ mounting holes (A) . (3) Make certain the proper mounting holes on rack post are selected. (4) Use two me[...]

Appendix A: Acer Altos R 720 rack installation guide 164 (6) Fully extend the mounting rails on the rack.[...]

165 4 Install the server into the rack. Caution! T o avoid personal injury , ca re should be taken when pressing the inner rail release la tches and sliding the component into the rack. (1) Carefully align the inner rails attached to the server with the fully extended mounting rails on the rack. (2) Press the release latch on both sides of the serv[...]

Appendix A: Acer Altos R 720 rack installation guide 166 5 Attach the CMA (cable management arm) to the rear of the server . The CMA allows you to tie-wrap al l cables to and from the system. As you slide the system in and out of the rack, the CMA collapses and extends, keeping the cables untangled and attached to the system. (1) Insert the smaller[...]

167 (6) Connect the power , peripheral and networking cables into their appropriate ports. Refer to “Connecting periphera ls” on page 28 for detailed instructions. (7) Route all cables through the cable clips.[...]

Appendix A: Acer Altos R 720 rack installation guide 168[...]

Appendix B: SAS h a rd w a re RAID configuration[...]

This appendix shows you how to create a RAID volume with integrated SAS hardware RAID.[...]

171 Configuring the integrated SAS har dwar e RAID This section briefly shows how to create RAID with integrated SAS hardware RAID. Starting integrated SAS hardwar e RAID configuration utility T o start Integrated SAS hardware RAID Configuration Utility , press CTRL + G when you see the RAID BIOS dur ing POST . After POST finished, the Adapter Sele[...]

Appendix B: SAS hardware RAID configuration 172 9 Click Ye s to initialize the new logical dr ives. The logical drives will be listed. 10 Click Home to go back to the configuration menu. 11 Now you can reboot the system and install the Operating System. Select Exit and click Ye s . 12 Press < Ctrl + Alt + Del > to reboot the system. Assigning[...]

173 Index A air baffles installing 45 removing 45 ARMC/3 module installing 85 removing 84 B BIOS menus Advanced 104 ATA Controller 110 Mass Storage 112 Memory 108 Configure Memory RAS and Perfor- mance 109 PCI 116 Processor 105 Processor Information 107 Serial Port 113 System Acoustic and Perform- ance Configuration 118 USB Configuration 114 Boot M[...]

174 removing 52 L large air baffle installing 47 removing 46 M memory 81 reconfiguring 80 N NIC module installing 86 removing 84 O opening the system 37 installing the front bezel 39 installing the top cover 41 removing the front bezel 38 removing the top cover 40 optical drive installing 53 removing 51 P PCI card installing 70 removing 69 PCI rise[...]

175 OS 6 PCI I/O 4 power supply 5 processor 3 SAS mid-plane board 4 serial ATA port 4 system fan 5 system boards 17 backplane 19 SAS backplane board 19 mainboard 17 mid-plane board SAS mid-plane board 21 system diagnostic LEDs 22 system fan replacing 72 system features 3 system jumpers 23 system memory reconfiguring 80 system tour 1 system upgrade [...]

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