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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 Setting up the system rack System rack installation Vertical mounting hole pattern Installing the system into the rack Appendix B: SAS hardware RAID configuration Configuring the integrated SAS hardware RAID 155 157 159 160 161 169 171 Index 173
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 Setting up the system rack System rack installation Vertical mounting hole pattern Installing the system into the rack Appendix B: SAS hardware RAID configuration Configuring the integrated SAS hardware RAID 155 157 159 160 161 169 171 Index 173
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.../3 module is properly connected to the power source and to the mainboard. 30 2 System setup If the POST finds any problems, the system will emit a beep code followed by checking if the following occurred: • Power indicator on the front panel lights up (green) • Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll...
.../3 module is properly connected to the power source and to the mainboard. 30 2 System setup If the POST finds any problems, the system will emit a beep code followed by checking if the following occurred: • Power indicator on the front panel lights up (green) • Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll...
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... : • Are the brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted on the screen after you reboot the system and POST emits a beep code, write down the beep code you do not receive a beep code and characters do not appear, the video display monitor or video controller may have been populated according to take effect...
... : • Are the brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted on the screen after you reboot the system and POST emits a beep code, write down the beep code you do not receive a beep code and characters do not appear, the video display monitor or video controller may have been populated according to take effect...
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The beep code occurs only when a critical error occurs or when the BIOS fails to boot to inform you of Beeps 1, 2, or 3 4 - 7 or 9 - 11 8 Description Memory error Fatal error indicating a possible serious system problem Video error Not all error conditions are supported by the BIOS beep codes. Number of error conditions. Prior to system video initialization, BIOS uses these beep codes to the operating system. 146 Error beep codes 5 Troubleshooting BIOS POST error beep codes The following table lists the POST error beep codes.
The beep code occurs only when a critical error occurs or when the BIOS fails to boot to inform you of Beeps 1, 2, or 3 4 - 7 or 9 - 11 8 Description Memory error Fatal error indicating a possible serious system problem Video error Not all error conditions are supported by the BIOS beep codes. Number of error conditions. Prior to system video initialization, BIOS uses these beep codes to the operating system. 146 Error beep codes 5 Troubleshooting BIOS POST error beep codes The following table lists the POST error beep codes.
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... or local Acer representative for a malfunctioning expansion card. Insert the cards back into the system, booting the system between each card addition, until the beeps occur again to the situation. 147 Troubleshooting BIOS POST error beep codes The following table lists the possible beep codes thay ...the system and is followed by solutions to reveal the malfunctioning card. • Make sure the video adapter is causing the malfunction. Number of beeps 1, 2, or 3 4-7, 9-11 8 Troubleshooting action • Make sure the memory modules are absent, one of the mainboard, the board may...
... or local Acer representative for a malfunctioning expansion card. Insert the cards back into the system, booting the system between each card addition, until the beeps occur again to the situation. 147 Troubleshooting BIOS POST error beep codes The following table lists the possible beep codes thay ...the system and is followed by solutions to reveal the malfunctioning card. • Make sure the video adapter is causing the malfunction. Number of beeps 1, 2, or 3 4-7, 9-11 8 Troubleshooting action • Make sure the memory modules are absent, one of the mainboard, the board may...
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...failure. Front side bus selects configuration error AC power unexpectedly lost Chipset control failure Power control failure Beep Code 1 1-5-1-1 1-5-2-1 1-5-2-3 1-5-2-4 1-5-4-2 1-5-4-3 1-5-4-4 Reason for the beeps and action to the beep codes above, additional beep codes are identical. No processor is installed or the CPU 1 socket is empty. 148 5... Troubleshooting ARMC/3 module error beep codes In addition to take Control panel CMOS clear has been initiated. Reseat or replace the failed processor. ...
...failure. Front side bus selects configuration error AC power unexpectedly lost Chipset control failure Power control failure Beep Code 1 1-5-1-1 1-5-2-1 1-5-2-3 1-5-2-4 1-5-4-2 1-5-4-3 1-5-4-4 Reason for the beeps and action to the beep codes above, additional beep codes are identical. No processor is installed or the CPU 1 socket is empty. 148 5... Troubleshooting ARMC/3 module error beep codes In addition to take Control panel CMOS clear has been initiated. Reseat or replace the failed processor. ...
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... DXE Drivers 0xE7h R A A G Waiting for user input 0xE8h A R R OFF Checking password 0xE9h A R R G Entering BIOS setup 0xEAh A R A OFF Flash update 0xEEh A A A OFF Calling Int 19. One beep unless silent boot is enabled. 0xEFh A A A G Unrecoverable boot failure / S3 resume failure Runtime Phase/EFI Operating System Boot 0xF4h R A R R Entering Sleep state 0xF5h R A R A Exiting Sleep...
... DXE Drivers 0xE7h R A A G Waiting for user input 0xE8h A R R OFF Checking password 0xE9h A R R G Entering BIOS setup 0xEAh A R A OFF Flash update 0xEEh A A A OFF Calling Int 19. One beep unless silent boot is enabled. 0xEFh A A A G Unrecoverable boot failure / S3 resume failure Runtime Phase/EFI Operating System Boot 0xF4h R A R R Entering Sleep state 0xF5h R A R A Exiting Sleep...