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Initial system startup problems	98
Initial troubleshooting checklist	99
Hardware diagnostic testing	100
Checking the boot-up status	100
Verifying the condition of the storage devices	101
Confirming loading of the operating system	101
Specific problems and corrective actions	102

Appendix A: Server management tools	107
Server management overview	109
RAID configuration utilities	110
Configuring Onboard SATA RAID	110
Configuring LSI MegaRAID SAS 8708ELP	111
Configuring LSI MegaRAID SAS 8204ELP	112

Appendix B: Rack mount configuration	115
Rack installation information	117
Rack installation precautions	117
Rack mount kit	118
Vertical mounting hole pattern	120
Rack installation procedures	121
Preparing the server for rack installation	121
Preparing the rack for server installation	123
Installing the server in the system rack	125
Installing the cable arm option	126

Index 129

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Acer G5450 Series manual Appendix a Server management tools 107, Appendix B Rack mount configuration 115, Index

Contents

User’s Guide Acer Altos G5450 SeriesPage Class a equipment FCC declaration of conformityFCC notice Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Laser compliance statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Acer Computer Shanghai Limited CE Declaration of conformity Russian regulatory certification compliance Declaration of conformity for EU countries Safety instructions Information for your safety and comfortTurning the product off before cleaning Usage warnings Using electrical power Product servicing Safe listening Disposal instructions Mercury advisory Finding your comfort zone Tips and information for comfortable use Taking care of your vision Developing good work habits Contents System Troubleshooting System Bios Index Appendix B Rack mount configuration 115Appendix a Server management tools 107 Xviii System tour Page Performance System specificationsProcessor Chipset Video controller PCI interfaceSata Controller Networking Ports Power supply and system fanHardware monitoring and server management Server Management Utilities and Applications Environmental Mechanical Hardware options No. Component External and internal structureFront bezel Icon Component Description Front panel No. Icon Component Description Rear panel No. Icon Component Description Internal components Mainboard System boards Code Description IDE1 JP2 Backplane board DIMM1 BMC module ARMC/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 setup Page Pre-installation requirements Setting up the systemChecking 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 hardware Turning off the systemTo turn off the system via software 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 devicePage Upgrading the processor Processor configuration guidelinesTo upgrade the default processor Remove the HSF assembly System upgrade To install a second processor Upgrading the system memory Dimm population guidelines Capacity CPU 1 Single Processor Installed Total CPU 1 / CPU 2 Dual Processors Installed Total Dual-processors configuration Removing a Dimm To reconfigure the system memory Installing a Dimm Interface Installing an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Page To install the BMC module Installing the BMC module To install the ARMC/3 module on the BMC module Installing the ARMC/3 moduleTo install the ARMC/3 module on system board 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 Bios setup primary menus Entering Bios setup Bios setup navigation keys Parameter Description Main menu Parameter Description Option CPU Type Processor model name Advanced menuAdvanced Processor Options Parameter Description Option EnabledDisabled Memory Configuration Advanced Chipset Control PCI Configuration 3F8/IRQ4 Device Configuration IDE Configuration Sectors Channel 0/Secondary Master/SlaveAuto Mode Floppy ConfigurationFast PIO 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 19.2K Onboard COM aPC-ANSI 7bit Off Event Log Configuration Boot menu Exit menu 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 FDD activity indicator does not light Specific problems and corrective actionsPower indicator does not light DVD drive activity indicator does not light HDD activity indicator does not lightNewly installed memory modules are not detected DVD tray cannot be ejected Network activity indicators do not light Network connection indicators do not lightThere is problem with the software program Peripheral device connected to a USB port does not work No characters appear on the display monitor 106 System troubleshooting Management tools Page Tool Function Server management overview Configuring Onboard Sata RAID RAID configuration utilitiesEntering Onboard Sata RAID Configuration Utility Enabling onboard Sata RAID Creating a RAID1 Volume Configuring LSI MegaRAID SAS 8708ELPStarting LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility Loading Factory Default Setting Assigning a Hot Spare Disk Configuring LSI MegaRAID SAS 8204ELPCreating and Initialing a RAID Volume Select Objects from Management menu Creating a RAID volume Save and Exit Embedded RAID Configuration Utility Initial 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 122 Appendix B Rack mount configuration Preparing the rack for server installation 124 Appendix B Rack mount configuration Installing the server in the system rack To install the cable arm Installing the cable arm option 127 128 Appendix B Rack mount configuration Index 130 131 132