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Acer G320 Series manual

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This appendix provides a description of the embedded server technology and explains how to use the utility for configuring and managing RAID systems.

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Acer G320 Series manual

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Acer Altos G320 Series User’s GuidePage Class B equipment FCC noticeClass a equipment Laser compliance statement Use conditionsImportant safety instructions Page Contents Appendix a System management utility Bios setupTroubleshooting Index 119 Appendix B Sata RAID configurationAppendix C Scsi RAID configuration 113 Page System tour Page Features summary ProcessorChipset MemoryMedia storage Optional media storageSata controller NetworkingPower supply Operating system and softwareComponent External and internal structureFront panel Front panel LED indicators Color Status DescriptionRear panel Icon ComponentLAN LED indicators ColorCondition StateInternal components Mainboard layout No. DescriptionNo. Description Pin no Pin function Description Jumper settingsMaintenance mode jumper Clear Cmos jumper System setup Page Setting up the system Pre-installation requirementsChecking the package contents Selecting a siteConnecting peripherals Turning on the system Power-on problems Turning off the system System setup System upgrade Page Pre-installation instructions Installation precautionsESD precautions Post-installation instructions Opening the server Removing the left-side panelUnlocking the front bezel Removing the front bezelInstalling and removing storage devices To remove a 5.25-inch storage deviceTo install a 5.25-inch storage device Installing and removing a hard disk To remove a hard diskTo install a hard disk Removing the Hsfd assembly Upgrading the processorInstalling the CPU Removing the CPUInstalling the Hsfd assembly System upgrade Memory module installation guidelines Upgrading the system memoryDimm 1A Dimm 2A Dimm 1B Dimm 2B Installing a Dimm Removing a DimmTo reconfigure the system memory Installing an expansion card To install an expansion cardSystem upgrade Bios setup Page Bios setup Entering Bios setup Page Main Parameter Description OptionDisable Parameter Description Option Advanced Slow Boot ConfigurationEnable Peripheral Configuration DisableDrive Configuration Enhanced IDE44 MB Floppy ConfigurationAutomatic Event Log Configuration Video Configuration AutoHardware Monitoring Chipset Configuration USB Configuration EnableNot Installed SecuritySetting the Supervisor/User password Removing the User passwordPower Stay offParameter Description Option Varies BootNormal Enable FloppyExit Parameter DescriptionParameter Description Bios setup Troubleshooting Page Troubleshooting Resetting the systemProblems following initial system installation To do this PressFirst steps checklist Confirming loading of the OS Hardware diagnostic testingVerifying proper operation of key system lights FDD activity indicator does not light Specific problems and corrective actionsPower indicator does not light HDD activity indicator does not light ODD Optical disk drive activity indicator does not lightHard drives are not recognized ODD tray cannot be ejectedODD drive cannot read a disc Bootable CD drive is not detected New memory modules installed are not detectedExternal device connected to a USB connector does not work Cannot connect to a serverProblems with the network Network status indicator does not lightDiagnostics pass but the connection fails Controller stopped working when an adapter was installedNetwork activity indicator does not light Server hangs when the drivers are loadedSystem boots when installing a PCI card There is problem with the application softwareNo characters appear on the screen Characters are distorted or incorrect System cooling fan do not rotate properlyBios Post error beep codes Troubleshooting Bios Post error beep codesNumber Troubleshooting action Beeps Number Description BeepsIndicates a fatal error. Consult your dealer or local Acer Troubleshooting Management utility Page Overview ASM Console System requirementsASM Agent Installing ASM Console System setupInstalling ASM Agent Scsi RAID configuration utility RAID configuration utilitySata RAID configuration utility RAID configuration Page Features Bios featuresDriver features Manageability/Disk consoleConfiguring arrays Configuration strategiesRAID Level Minimum number Maximum number Physical drives Level Description Pros Cons No. Fault Use Drives TolerantAssigning RAID levels Redundancy Starting RAID CU RAID CU configuration utilityUsing the RAID CU Exiting RAID CU Configuring arrays and logical drives Configuration guidelinesPhysical drive parameters Logical drive parametersQuick configuration Performing quick configurationDetailed configuration Performing detailed configurationEasy configuration To create arrays using Easy configurationNew configuration and view/add configuration 106 Appendix B Sata RAID configuration Initializing logical drives 108 Appendix B Sata RAID configuration To rebuild an individual drive Rebuilding failed disksTo rebuild a group of failed drives Checking data consistency To start a consistency checkProblems and suggested solutions Problem Suggested solution112 Appendix B Sata RAID configuration Appendix C Scsi Page Configuring the SCSI/SCSI RAID HBA Using the Scsi HBA setup utilityLoading the HBA default settings Creating a RAID 1 volume with a hot spare diskRAID volume initialization Using the MegaRAID configuration utility Loading the RAID card default settingCreating a RAID 1 volume Assigning a hot spare diskInitializing a RAID volume Index 120