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... installing the RAID activation key 91 Removing and installing the RAID cache 92 Removing and installing the RAID BBU 94 4 BIOS setup 97 BIOS setup 99 Entering BIOS setup 100 Using the BIOS menus 102 Main 102 Advanced 104 Security 119 Server Management 121 Boot Options 125 Boot Manager 128 Error Manager 129 Exit...
... installing the RAID activation key 91 Removing and installing the RAID cache 92 Removing and installing the RAID BBU 94 4 BIOS setup 97 BIOS setup 99 Entering BIOS setup 100 Using the BIOS menus 102 Main 102 Advanced 104 Security 119 Server Management 121 Boot Options 125 Boot Manager 128 Error Manager 129 Exit...
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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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... (mini DIMM) for RAID cache • Supports RAID BBU (Battery Backup Unit). Note: After installing the RAID activation key and RAID cache DIMM, the system BIOS setup allows you to improve fault tolerance by enhance by protecting data in the RAID cache in the event of power failure. Available as an...
... (mini DIMM) for RAID cache • Supports RAID BBU (Battery Backup Unit). Note: After installing the RAID activation key and RAID cache DIMM, the system BIOS setup allows you to improve fault tolerance by enhance by protecting data in the RAID cache in the event of power failure. Available as an...
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... is in ACPI S0 state (legacy power on . fault indicator Green, Degraded • CPU disabled blinking condition • System memory mapped out or disabled by BIOS. • Non-redundant power supply operation. 11 Item LED indicator Color Status Description C Power/ Green, off Power off ). Sleep indicator Green, on Power on Ready...
... is in ACPI S0 state (legacy power on . fault indicator Green, Degraded • CPU disabled blinking condition • System memory mapped out or disabled by BIOS. • Non-redundant power supply operation. 11 Item LED indicator Color Status Description C Power/ Green, off Power off ). Sleep indicator Green, on Power on Ready...
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17 System boards Mainboard The mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. Item Description A Rolling BIOS jumper B Intel ESB2-E I/O Controller Item Description AA USB connector BB Control panel board connector It should look like the figure shown below.
17 System boards Mainboard The mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. Item Description A Rolling BIOS jumper B Intel ESB2-E I/O Controller Item Description AA USB connector BB Control panel board connector It should look like the figure shown below.
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Run the BIOS setup to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of it from the DIMM slot (B). 4 Observe the post-installation instructions described ...
Run the BIOS setup to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of it from the DIMM slot (B). 4 Observe the post-installation instructions described ...
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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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... Ask a qualified technician for your server. The system reboots immediately after you run this utility. 99 BIOS setup BIOS setup is no need to run BIOS setup, make changes to the BIOS setup Note: If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery may be retained when power is detected...the system and you are already properly configured and optimized, there is a hardware configuration program built into the system's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since most systems are prompted ("Run Setup" message) to be bad. This memory area is not part of the system RAM which ...
... Ask a qualified technician for your server. The system reboots immediately after you run this utility. 99 BIOS setup BIOS setup is no need to run BIOS setup, make changes to the BIOS setup Note: If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery may be retained when power is detected...the system and you are already properly configured and optimized, there is a hardware configuration program built into the system's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since most systems are prompted ("Run Setup" message) to be bad. This memory area is not part of the system RAM which ...
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...a submenu screen is booting. There are not user-configurable. • Use the Enter key to display a submenu screen. 100 4 BIOS setup Entering BIOS setup Power on the screens shown in this User's Guide display default system values. 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 ...
...a submenu screen is booting. There are not user-configurable. • Use the Enter key to display a submenu screen. 100 4 BIOS setup Entering BIOS setup Power on the screens shown in this User's Guide display default system values. 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 ...
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101 • 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.
101 • 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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... settings. The real-time clock keeps the system date and time. Date BIOS was created. The System Date and System Time parameters lets you turn on the system. 102 Using the BIOS menus 4 BIOS setup Main The Main menu displays basic and important information about the system.... These information are not user-configurable. Parameter BIOS Version BIOS Build Date Description Version of the BIOS. These entries are for your reference only and...
... settings. The real-time clock keeps the system date and time. Date BIOS was created. The System Date and System Time parameters lets you turn on the system. 102 Using the BIOS menus 4 BIOS setup Main The Main menu displays basic and important information about the system.... These information are not user-configurable. Parameter BIOS Version BIOS Build Date Description Version of the BIOS. These entries are for your reference only and...
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Quiet Boot When Enabled, the BIOS splash screen is found during POST. When Disabled, the diagnostic messages are displayed during startup. Valid values for weekday, month, day, and year are : Hour: ...
Quiet Boot When Enabled, the BIOS splash screen is found during POST. When Disabled, the diagnostic messages are displayed during startup. Valid values for weekday, month, day, and year are : Hour: ...
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Be cautious in setting parameter values in the screen below. Press Enter to enter the submenu screen of the parameters shown in the Advanced menu as any incorrect value may cause the system to malfunction. Warning! 104 4 BIOS setup Advanced The Advanced menu contains parameter values that define how the system behaves on startup.
Be cautious in setting parameter values in the screen below. Press Enter to enter the submenu screen of the parameters shown in the Advanced menu as any incorrect value may cause the system to malfunction. Warning! 104 4 BIOS setup Advanced The Advanced menu contains parameter values that define how the system behaves on startup.
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... reset to access the Processor # Information submenu. Note: This parameter is fetched. Disabled Enabled Processor # Information Press Enter to disable on the next boot. 106 4 BIOS setup Parameter Description Option Virtualization Technology Enables or disables the system to run multiple operating systems and applications in pairs (even line + odd line) When...
... reset to access the Processor # Information submenu. Note: This parameter is fetched. Disabled Enabled Processor # Information Press Enter to disable on the next boot. 106 4 BIOS setup Parameter Description Option Virtualization Technology Enables or disables the system to run multiple operating systems and applications in pairs (even line + odd line) When...
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... Performance Press Enter to display the new memory size. Current Configuration Displays the current memory configuration. The memory size is automatically detected by BIOS during the POST. 108 4 BIOS setup Memory The Memory submenu displays the total amount of memory installed, the number of onboard memory. Effective Memory Indicates the total effective...
... Performance Press Enter to display the new memory size. Current Configuration Displays the current memory configuration. The memory size is automatically detected by BIOS during the POST. 108 4 BIOS setup Memory The Memory submenu displays the total amount of memory installed, the number of onboard memory. Effective Memory Indicates the total effective...
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...not perform any electrical throttling on overheated DIMMs. Controls the operation of the thermal sensors on the advanced memory buffers. 110 4 BIOS setup Parameter Thermal Throttling AMB Thermal Sensor Description Enables or disables thermal throttling. Option Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled ATA Controller The ATA... submenu lets you define the parameter settings related to the hard disk(s). When disabled, the chipset and BIOS will also be disabled. Parameter Onboard PATA Controller Description Enables or disables the integrated parallel ATA controller. Option Enabled Disabled
...not perform any electrical throttling on overheated DIMMs. Controls the operation of the thermal sensors on the advanced memory buffers. 110 4 BIOS setup Parameter Thermal Throttling AMB Thermal Sensor Description Enables or disables thermal throttling. Option Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled ATA Controller The ATA... submenu lets you define the parameter settings related to the hard disk(s). When disabled, the chipset and BIOS will also be disabled. Parameter Onboard PATA Controller Description Enables or disables the integrated parallel ATA controller. Option Enabled Disabled
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112 4 BIOS setup Mass Storage The Mass Storage submenu displays the status of the mass storage controller. Parameter SAS Controller SAS Option ROM Configure SAS as SW RAID ROMB setup RAID Activation Key Description Option Enables or disables the SAS controller. Enabled Disabled Enables or disables the Embedded Server Disabled RAID Technology on the SAS connectors. Enabled Disabled If enabled, initializes the the embedded SAS device Option ROM. Enabled Indicates if integrated RAID is installed or not. Indicates if the RAID activation key is enabled or not.
112 4 BIOS setup Mass Storage The Mass Storage submenu displays the status of the mass storage controller. Parameter SAS Controller SAS Option ROM Configure SAS as SW RAID ROMB setup RAID Activation Key Description Option Enables or disables the SAS controller. Enabled Disabled Enables or disables the Embedded Server Disabled RAID Technology on the SAS connectors. Enabled Disabled If enabled, initializes the the embedded SAS device Option ROM. Enabled Indicates if integrated RAID is installed or not. Indicates if the RAID activation key is enabled or not.
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... Device Reset Timeout Description Option Enables or disables the USB controller. This parameter is enabled for complete USB keyboard legacy support for USB devices. 114 4 BIOS setup USB Confguration The USB Configuration submenu allows you specify settings for nonUSB aware OS.
... Device Reset Timeout Description Option Enables or disables the USB controller. This parameter is enabled for complete USB keyboard legacy support for USB devices. 114 4 BIOS setup USB Confguration The USB Configuration submenu allows you specify settings for nonUSB aware OS.
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... reserved for PCI address space below 4GB for PCI devices. 2.5 GB 3.0 GB 3.5 GB Onboard Video Enables or disables the onboard VGA controller. Disabled Enabled 116 4 BIOS setup PCI The PCI submenu lets you specify settings that is set to the onboard controllers. It also enables or disables posting of a device installed...
... reserved for PCI address space below 4GB for PCI devices. 2.5 GB 3.0 GB 3.5 GB Onboard Video Enables or disables the onboard VGA controller. Disabled Enabled 116 4 BIOS setup PCI The PCI submenu lets you specify settings that is set to the onboard controllers. It also enables or disables posting of a device installed...
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Parameter Set Fan Profile Altitude Description Option Select the Fan Control Profile that will provide the best performance option for servers operating at high elevations above sea level. 301 m - 900 m Less than 300 m Higher than 300 m (2950 ft), it will Performance be used to less than 900 m When set the system fan performance option. 118 4 BIOS setup System Acoustic and Performance Configuration The System Acoustic and Performance Configuration submenu lets you set to cool the system.
Parameter Set Fan Profile Altitude Description Option Select the Fan Control Profile that will provide the best performance option for servers operating at high elevations above sea level. 301 m - 900 m Less than 300 m Higher than 300 m (2950 ft), it will Performance be used to less than 900 m When set the system fan performance option. 118 4 BIOS setup System Acoustic and Performance Configuration The System Acoustic and Performance Configuration submenu lets you set to cool the system.