Server menu, Parameter Description | Acer G540 Series specification

92	4 System BIOS

Server menu

Parameter	Description

System Management	Displays basic system ID information, as well as
	BIOS and BMC firmware versions.
	Press Enter to access the related submenu.

Console Redirection	Displays console redirection-related settings.
	Press Enter to access the related submenu.

Event Log Configuration	Displays DMI event log-related settings.
	Press Enter to access the related submenu.

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Acer G540 Series manual Server menu, Parameter Description

Contents

Acer Altos G540 Series User’s GuidePage FCC notice Class a equipment Laser compliance statement Use conditions Important safety instructions Page Contents System Bios Appendix a Server management tools 111 System troubleshootingAppendix B Rack mount configuration 119 Index 133Page System tour Page Processor System specificationsPerformance Chipset Networking PCI interfaceVideo controller Media storage Hardware monitoring and server management Power supply and system fanPorts Operating system Mechanical Environmental Hardware options External and internal structure Front bezelNo. Component Front panel No. Icon Component Description No. Icon Component Description Rear panel Icon Component Description No. Icon Component Description Internal components System boards Mainboard Code Description JPPASS1 Backplane board JP2 This controller board enables the installation of a SAS HDD SAS controller board BMC module DIMM1 ARMC/3 module System LED indicators Front panel LED indicatorsIndicator Color Status Description Hot-plug HDD LED indicator LAN port LED indicatorsStatus Green Amber Description Power supply module LED indicators System tour 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 Configuring the system OS Rack mount configuration Turning off the system To turn off the system via softwareTo 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 bezel Configuring the hard drive Installing a HDD cage System upgrade Page Removing a HDD cage Installing an additional hard drive To install a hot-plug hard drive System upgrade To install an easy-swap hard drive Configuring a 5-25 inch storage device To install an optional storage devicePage Processor configuration guidelines To upgrade the default processorUpgrading the processor Page System upgrade To install a second processor System upgrade System memory configuration guidelines Upgrading the system memorySystem memory interface Branch To remove an FBD To install an FBD Page Installing an expansion card To install an expansion cardInterface Page Installing the SAS controller board To install the SAS controller board Installing the BMC module To install the BMC module Installing the ARMC/3 module To install the ARMC/3 modulePage Installing a redundant power supply module To install a hot-swap power supply module System upgrade System Bios Page Bios overview Entering Bios setup Bios setup primary menus Bios setup navigation keys Main menu Parameter Description Advanced menu Enabled Advanced Processor OptionsParameter Description Option CPU Cache Control Memory Configuration DisabledInterleave Advanced Chipset Control PME PCI Configuration Device Configuration 3F8/IRQ4 Output only378 IDE Configuration AutoCompatible Channel 0/Secondary Master/Slave Sectors Floppy Configuration Fast PIOMode Boot Configuration DMI Event Logging Last State Parameter Description Option Security menu Setting a system password Changing a system password Removing a system password Server menu System Management Console Redirection 19.2K PC-ANSI 7bitOff Event Log Configuration Boot menu Exit menu System Bios Troubleshooting Page Resetting the system Perform 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 Specific problems and corrective actions Power indicator does not lightFDD 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 display monitor 110 System troubleshooting Management tools Page Server management overview Tool Function RAID configuration utilities Onboard Sata RAID Configuration UtilityTo enable the onboard Sata RAID controller To initialize the Onboard Sata RAID Configuration Utility To create a RAID 1 volume To load the factory default RAID setting LSI 1068 SAS Configuration UtilityTo initialize the LSI Logic Config Utility To create a RAID 1 volume with a hot spare disk LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility To create and initialize a RAID volume To assign a hot spare disk Appendix B Rack mount configuration Page Rack installation information Rack installation precautions Rack mount kit Component Quantity Usage Screw types Screw type Quantity Figure Usage Vertical mounting hole pattern Rack installation procedures Preparing the server for rack installation 126 Preparing the rack for server installation 128 Installing the server in the system rack Installing the cable arm option To install the cable arm 131 132 Index 134 135 136