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Acer Altos G5450 Series User’s GuidePage Class a equipment FCC declaration of conformityFCC notice 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 instructionsTurning 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 Index Appendix B Rack mount configuration 115Appendix a Server management tools 107 Xviii System tour Page System specifications PerformanceProcessor Chipset PCI interface Video controllerSata Controller Networking Power supply and system fan PortsHardware monitoring and server management Server Management Utilities and Applications Mechanical Environmental Hardware options No. Component External and internal structureFront bezel 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 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 Setting up the system Pre-installation requirementsChecking 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 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 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 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 Interface Installing an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Page Installing the BMC module To install 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 Entering Bios setup Bios setup primary menus Bios setup navigation keys Main menu Parameter Description Parameter Description Option CPU Type Processor model name Advanced menuAdvanced Processor Options Parameter Description Option EnabledDisabled Memory Configuration Advanced Chipset Control PCI Configuration Device Configuration 3F8/IRQ4 IDE Configuration Sectors Channel 0/Secondary Master/SlaveAuto Mode Floppy ConfigurationFast PIO 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 19.2KPC-ANSI 7bit Off Event Log Configuration Boot menu Exit menu 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 FDD activity indicator does not light Specific problems and corrective actionsPower indicator does not light HDD activity indicator does not light DVD drive activity indicator does not lightNewly installed memory modules are not detected DVD tray cannot be ejected Network connection indicators do not light Network activity 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 Server management overview Tool Function RAID configuration utilities Configuring Onboard Sata RAIDEntering Onboard Sata RAID Configuration Utility Enabling onboard Sata RAID Configuring LSI MegaRAID SAS 8708ELP Creating a RAID1 VolumeStarting 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 Creating a RAID volume Select Objects from Management menu Initial RAID Volume Save and Exit Embedded RAID Configuration Utility 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 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 Installing the cable arm option To install the cable arm 127 128 Appendix B Rack mount configuration Index 130 131 132