Acer G330 Series manual

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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Acer G330 Series manual

Contents

Acer Altos G330 Series User’s GuidePage FCC notice FCC declaration of conformityClass B equipment Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice CE declaration of conformity Acer Computer Shanghai Limited Declaration of conformity for EU countries Russian regulatory certification compliance Turning the product off before cleaning Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions Usage warnings Using electrical power Safe listening Product servicing Disposal instructions Mercury advisory Tips and information for comfortable use Finding your comfort zone Taking care of your vision Developing good work habits Contents System troubleshooting System BiosAppendix a Intel Active Management Technology Appendix C SAS RAID configuration 109 Appendix B Sata RAID configuration 103Index 113 Page System tour Page Processor System specificationsPerformance Chipset Video controller MemoryPCI interface Sata II controller Media storage Power supply and ventilationPorts Hardware monitoring and server management MechanicalOperating system Front panel External and internal structureComponent Rear panel No. Icon Component Internal components System boards Mainboard Backplane board No. Component Jumper Setting System jumpers Front panel LED indicators System LED indicatorsIndicator Status Description LAN port LED indicators Hot-plug HDD LED indicatorsStatus Green Amber Description System setup Page Checking the package contents Setting up the systemPre-installation requirements Selecting a site Connecting peripherals Turning on the system Power-on problems To turn off the system via software Turning off the systemTo turn off the system via hardware System setup System upgrade Page Installation precautions ESD precautions Pre-installation instructions Post-installation instructions Opening the server Removing the side panel Removing the front bezels Configuring a 5-25 inch storage device To install an optional storage device System upgrade Hard drive configuration reminders Configuring a hard driveTo remove a hot-plug hard drive To remove an easy-swap hard drive To install a hot-plug hard drive To install an easy-swap hard drive To upgrade the processor Processor configuration precautionsUpgrading the processor System upgrade Page System upgrade Page Upgrading the system memory System memory configuration guidelinesSystem memory interface Memory Interleave Channel a Channel B Total ModeMemory channel Dimm slot Population order 512 MB Single Channel To remove a memory module To install memory module Installing an expansion card To install an expansion cardPage System upgrade Replacing the Cmos battery To replace the Cmos battery Page System upgrade System Bios Page Bios overview Bios setup interface Entering Bios setupBios setup navigation keys Page Main menu Bios setup primary menusEnabled Parameter Description Option Advanced menu Processor Disabled Memory IDE Controller Enhanced Serial Port 3F8 USB Configuration PCI Power Off PowerPower On Boot Configuration Hardware Health Configuration Security menu To set a system password To change a system password System Bios To remove a system password To reset a lost password Server Management menu Parameter Description Option Console Redirection None Boot Options menu System Information ODD FDD HDD Error Manager Exit menu Parameter Description Parameter Description To clear the Cmos RAM using the mainboard jumper Clearing the Cmos RAM To record the current Bios settings Upgrading the BiosTo obtain the Bios upgrade utility To upgrade the Bios Troubleshooting Page Resetting the system Pre-troubleshooting procedurePerform Purpose To do this Initial system startup problems Initial troubleshooting checklist Hardware diagnostic testing Checking the boot-up status Verifying the condition of the storage devices Confirming loading of the operating system Power indicator does not light Component troubleshootingFDD activity indicator does not light Newly installed memory modules are not detected HDD activity indicator does not lightDVD drive activity indicator does not light DVD tray cannot be ejected There is problem with the software program Network connection indicators do not lightNetwork activity indicators do not light Peripheral device connected to a USB port does not work No characters appear on the monitor Post beep codes Number Possible cause Corrective action Beeps Appendix a Intel Active Management Technology Page Intel AMT overview Intel AMT featuresIntel AMT functions Intel AMT Bios Extension menu Enabling the Iamt Bios Extension menu Configuring the initial Iamt Bios settings Select Host Name Page Select Provisioning Model, then press Enter Configuration Page Onboard Intel Sata RAID configuration Sata RAID configuration utilitiesEnabling the onboard Intel Sata RAID function Entering the onboard Intel Sata RAID Configuration Utility Creating the RAID 1 volume Loading the onboard LSI Sata RAID default setting Onboard LSI Sata RAID configurationEntering the onboard LSI RAID Configuration Utility Enabling the onboard LSI Sata RAID function Initializing the RAID volume Online Appendix C SAS RAID Page SAS RAID configuration support Creating the RAID 1 volume 112 Appendix C SAS RAID configuration Index 114 115 116