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Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
Password
System LED indicators
Connecting peripherals
Configuring the system OS
Power-on problems
Resetting the system
Hardware diagnostic testing
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Contents
User’s Guide
Acer Altos G540 Series
Page
Class a equipment
FCC notice
Use conditions
Laser compliance statement
Important safety instructions
Page
Contents
System Bios
Appendix B Rack mount configuration 119
System troubleshooting
Appendix a Server management tools 111
Index 133
Page
System tour
Page
Performance
System specifications
Processor
Chipset
Video controller
PCI interface
Networking
Media storage
Ports
Power supply and system fan
Hardware monitoring and server management
Operating system
Environmental
Mechanical
Hardware options
Front bezel
External and internal structure
No. Component
No. Icon Component Description
Front panel
No. Icon Component Description
Icon Component Description
Rear panel
No. Icon Component Description
Internal components
Mainboard
System boards
Code Description
JPPASS1
JP2
Backplane board
SAS controller board
This controller board enables the installation of a SAS HDD
DIMM1
BMC module
ARMC/3 module
Front panel LED indicators
System LED indicators
Indicator Color Status Description
LAN port LED indicators
Hot-plug HDD LED indicator
Status Green Amber Description
Power supply module LED indicators
System tour
System setup
Page
Pre-installation requirements
Setting up the system
Checking the package contents
Selecting a site
Connecting peripherals
Turning on the system
Power-on problems
Configuring the system OS
Rack mount configuration
To turn off the system via software
Turning off the system
To turn off the system via hardware
System setup
System upgrade
Page
ESD precautions
Installation precautions
Post-installation instructions
Pre-installation instructions
Removing the side panel
Opening the server
Removing the front bezel
Installing a HDD cage
Configuring the hard drive
System upgrade
Page
Removing a HDD cage
To install a hot-plug hard drive
Installing an additional hard drive
System upgrade
To install an easy-swap hard drive
To install an optional storage device
Configuring a 5-25 inch storage device
Page
To upgrade the default processor
Processor configuration guidelines
Upgrading the processor
Page
System upgrade
To install a second processor
System upgrade
Upgrading the system memory
System memory configuration guidelines
System memory interface
Branch
To remove an FBD
To install an FBD
Page
To install an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Interface
Page
To install the SAS controller board
Installing the SAS controller board
To install the BMC module
Installing the BMC module
To install the ARMC/3 module
Installing the ARMC/3 module
Page
Installing a redundant power supply module
To install a hot-swap power supply module
System upgrade
System Bios
Page
Bios overview
Bios setup primary menus
Entering Bios setup
Bios setup navigation keys
Parameter Description
Main menu
Advanced menu
Advanced Processor Options
Enabled
Parameter Description Option
CPU Cache Control
Disabled
Memory Configuration
Interleave
PME
Advanced Chipset Control
PCI Configuration
Device Configuration
Output only
3F8/IRQ4
378
Auto
IDE Configuration
Compatible
Sectors
Channel 0/Secondary Master/Slave
Fast PIO
Floppy Configuration
Mode
Boot Configuration
Last State
DMI Event Logging
Parameter Description Option
Security menu
Setting a system password
Removing a system password
Changing a system password
Server menu
Console Redirection
System Management
PC-ANSI 7bit
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Off
Event Log Configuration
Boot menu
Exit menu
System Bios
Troubleshooting
Page
Perform Purpose To do this
Resetting the system
Initial system startup problems
Initial troubleshooting checklist
Checking the boot-up status
Hardware diagnostic testing
Confirming loading of the operating system
Verifying the condition of the storage devices
Power indicator does not light
Specific problems and corrective actions
FDD activity indicator does not light
DVD drive activity indicator does not light
HDD activity indicator does not light
Newly installed memory modules are not detected
DVD tray cannot be ejected
Network activity indicators do not light
Network connection indicators do not light
There is problem with the software program
Peripheral device connected to a USB port does not work
No characters appear on the display monitor
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Management tools
Page
Tool Function
Server management overview
Onboard Sata RAID Configuration Utility
RAID configuration utilities
To enable the onboard Sata RAID controller
To create a RAID 1 volume
To initialize the Onboard Sata RAID Configuration Utility
To initialize the LSI Logic Config Utility
LSI 1068 SAS Configuration Utility
To load the factory default RAID setting
To create a RAID 1 volume with a hot spare disk
LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility
To assign a hot spare disk
To create and initialize a RAID volume
Appendix B Rack mount configuration
Page
Rack installation precautions
Rack installation information
Component Quantity Usage
Rack mount kit
Screw type Quantity Figure Usage
Screw types
Vertical mounting hole pattern
Preparing the server for rack installation
Rack installation procedures
126
Preparing the rack for server installation
128
Installing the server in the system rack
To install the cable arm
Installing the cable arm option
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Index
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