ix

5 Troubleshooting

121

Resetting the system

123

Problems following initial system installation

124

First steps checklist

125

Hardware diagnostic testing

126

Verifying proper operation of key system lights

126

Confirming loading of the OS

127

Specific problems and corrective actions

127

BIOS error messages

132

POST error messages

137

POST beep codes

141

Troubleshooting BIOS beep codes

142

Appendix A: System management utility

143

ASM

146

System requirements

146

System setup

147

RAID configuration

149

SCSI RAID configuration utility

149

SATA RAID configuration utility

149

Appendix B: Acer Altos G530

 

rack installation guide

151

Setting up the system rack

153

System rack installation

155

Vertical mounting hole pattern

156

Installing the system into the rack

158

Appendix C: SATA RAID configuration

167

Configuring the SATA RAID

169

Enabling the onboard SATA RAID function

169

Using the SATA RAID configuration utility

169

Creating a RAID 1 volume

170

Appendix D: SCSI RAID configuration

173

Configuring the SCSI/SCSI RAID HBA

175

Using the SCSI HBA setup utility

175

Using the SCSI RAID HBA setup utility

175

Using the MegaRAID configuration utility

176

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