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Acer G540 Series manual Connecting peripherals

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28	2 System setup

Connecting peripherals

The color-coded I/O port panel on the system rear accepts a variety of compatible peripherals. Refer to the figure below for specific connection instructions for each port.

Note: Consult the operating system manual for information on how to configure the network setup.

Caution: Do not route the power cord where it will walked on or pinched by items placed against it. The server is designed to be electrically grounded (earthed). To ensure proper operation, plug the power cord into a properly grounded AC outlet only.

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Acer G540 Series manual Connecting peripherals

Contents

Acer Altos G540 Series User’s GuidePage FCC notice Class a equipmentLaser compliance statement Use conditionsImportant 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 ChipsetNetworking PCI interfaceVideo controller Media storageHardware monitoring and server management Power supply and system fanPorts Operating systemMechanical EnvironmentalHardware options No. Component External and internal structureFront bezel Front panel No. Icon Component DescriptionNo. Icon Component Description Rear panel Icon Component DescriptionNo. Icon Component Description Internal components System boards MainboardCode Description JPPASS1 Backplane board JP2This controller board enables the installation of a SAS HDD SAS controller boardBMC module DIMM1ARMC/3 module Indicator Color Status Description System LED indicatorsFront panel LED indicators Status Green Amber Description Hot-plug HDD LED indicatorLAN port LED indicators Power supply module LED indicators System tour System setup Page Checking the package contents Setting up the systemPre-installation requirements Selecting a siteConnecting peripherals Turning on the system Power-on problems Configuring the system OS Rack mount configuration To turn off the system via hardware Turning off the systemTo turn off the system via software System setup System upgrade Page Installation precautions ESD precautionsPre-installation instructions Post-installation instructionsOpening the server Removing the side panelRemoving the front bezel Configuring the hard drive Installing a HDD cageSystem upgrade Page Removing a HDD cage Installing an additional hard drive To install a hot-plug hard driveSystem upgrade To install an easy-swap hard drive Configuring a 5-25 inch storage device To install an optional storage devicePage Upgrading the processor Processor configuration guidelinesTo upgrade the default processor Page System upgrade To install a second processor System upgrade System memory interface System memory configuration guidelinesUpgrading the system memory Branch To remove an FBD To install an FBD Page Interface Installing an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Page Installing the SAS controller board To install the SAS controller boardInstalling the BMC module To install the BMC moduleInstalling 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 menusBios setup navigation keys Main menu Parameter DescriptionAdvanced menu Parameter Description Option EnabledAdvanced Processor Options CPU Cache Control Interleave Memory ConfigurationDisabled Advanced Chipset Control PMEPCI Configuration Device Configuration 378 3F8/IRQ4Output only Compatible IDE ConfigurationAuto Channel 0/Secondary Master/Slave SectorsMode Floppy ConfigurationFast PIO Boot Configuration DMI Event Logging Last StateParameter Description Option Security menu Setting a system password Changing a system password Removing a system passwordServer menu System Management Console RedirectionOff 19.2KPC-ANSI 7bit Event Log Configuration Boot menu Exit menu System Bios Troubleshooting Page Resetting the system Perform Purpose To do thisInitial system startup problems Initial troubleshooting checklist Hardware diagnostic testing Checking the boot-up statusVerifying the condition of the storage devices Confirming loading of the operating systemFDD activity indicator does not light Specific problems and corrective actionsPower 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 ejectedThere 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 workNo characters appear on the display monitor 110 System troubleshooting Management tools Page Server management overview Tool FunctionTo enable the onboard Sata RAID controller RAID configuration utilitiesOnboard Sata RAID Configuration Utility To initialize the Onboard Sata RAID Configuration Utility To create a RAID 1 volumeTo 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 diskLSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility To create and initialize a RAID volume To assign a hot spare diskAppendix B Rack mount configuration Page Rack installation information Rack installation precautionsRack mount kit Component Quantity UsageScrew types Screw type Quantity Figure UsageVertical mounting hole pattern Rack installation procedures Preparing the server for rack installation126 Preparing the rack for server installation 128 Installing the server in the system rack Installing the cable arm option To install the cable arm131 132 Index 134 135 136