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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
Acer Altos G5450 Series
User’s Guide
Page
FCC notice
FCC declaration of conformity
Class a equipment
Laser compliance statement
Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens
Macrovision copyright protection notice
CE Declaration of conformity
Acer Computer Shanghai Limited
Declaration of conformity for EU countries
Russian regulatory certification compliance
Information for your safety and comfort
Safety instructions
Turning the product off before cleaning
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 Bios
System Troubleshooting
Appendix a Server management tools 107
Appendix B Rack mount configuration 115
Index
Xviii
System tour
Page
System specifications
Performance
Processor
Chipset
PCI interface
Video controller
Sata Controller
Networking
Power supply and system fan
Ports
Hardware monitoring and server management
Server Management Utilities and Applications
Mechanical
Environmental
Hardware options
Front bezel
External and internal structure
No. Component
Front panel
Icon Component Description
No. Icon Component Description
Rear panel
No. Icon Component Description
Internal components
System boards
Mainboard
Code Description
IDE1
Backplane board
JP2
BMC module
DIMM1
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 setup
Page
Setting up the system
Pre-installation requirements
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
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 device
Page
To upgrade the default processor
Processor configuration guidelines
Upgrading the processor
Remove the HSF assembly
System upgrade
To install a second processor
Upgrading the system memory
Dimm population guidelines
CPU 1 Single Processor Installed Total
Capacity
Dual-processors configuration
CPU 1 / CPU 2 Dual Processors Installed Total
Removing a Dimm
Installing a Dimm
To reconfigure the system memory
To install an expansion card
Installing an expansion card
Interface
Page
Installing the BMC module
To install the BMC module
To install the ARMC/3 module on system board
Installing the ARMC/3 module
To install the ARMC/3 module on the BMC module
System upgrade
Page
System upgrade
Installing a redundant power supply module
To install a hot-swap power supply module
System Bios
System Bios
Page
Bios overview
Entering Bios setup
Bios setup primary menus
Bios setup navigation keys
Main menu
Parameter Description
Advanced Processor Options
Advanced menu
Parameter Description Option CPU Type Processor model name
Disabled
Enabled
Parameter Description Option
Memory Configuration
Advanced Chipset Control
PCI Configuration
Device Configuration
3F8/IRQ4
IDE Configuration
Auto
Channel 0/Secondary Master/Slave
Sectors
Fast PIO
Floppy Configuration
Mode
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
Onboard COM a
19.2K
PC-ANSI 7bit
Off
Event Log Configuration
Boot menu
Exit menu
Troubleshooting
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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
Power indicator does not light
Specific problems and corrective actions
FDD activity indicator does not light
HDD activity indicator does not light
DVD drive activity indicator does not light
Newly installed memory modules are not detected
DVD tray cannot be ejected
Network connection indicators do not light
Network activity 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
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Server management overview
Tool Function
RAID configuration utilities
Configuring Onboard Sata RAID
Entering Onboard Sata RAID Configuration Utility
Enabling onboard Sata RAID
Configuring LSI MegaRAID SAS 8708ELP
Creating a RAID1 Volume
Starting LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility
Loading Factory Default Setting
Creating and Initialing a RAID Volume
Configuring LSI MegaRAID SAS 8204ELP
Assigning a Hot Spare Disk
Creating a RAID volume
Select Objects from Management menu
Initial RAID Volume
Save and Exit Embedded RAID Configuration Utility
Appendix B Rack mount configuration
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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
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Preparing the rack for server installation
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Installing the server in the system rack
Installing the cable arm option
To install the cable arm
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Index
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