Acer G5450 Series specification

This chapter gives you instructions on how to prepare the system for operation. Procedures for connecting peripherals are also explained.

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Acer G5450 Series manual

Contents

Acer Altos G5450 Series User’s GuidePage FCC declaration of conformity FCC noticeClass 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 Turning the product off before cleaning Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions 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 B Rack mount configuration 115 Appendix a Server management tools 107Index Xviii System tour Page Processor System specificationsPerformance Chipset Sata Controller PCI interfaceVideo controller Networking Hardware monitoring and server management Power supply and system fanPorts Server Management Utilities and Applications Mechanical Environmental Hardware options External and internal structure Front bezelNo. 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 System LED indicators Front panel LED indicatorsIndicator Color Status Description Hot-plug HDD LED indicator LAN port LED indicatorsStatus Green Amber Description Power supply module LED indicators System setup Page Checking the package contents Setting up the systemPre-installation requirements Selecting a site Connecting peripherals Turning on the system Power-on problems Configuring the system OS Rack mount configuration Turning off the system To turn off the system via softwareTo 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 devicePage Processor configuration guidelines To upgrade the default processorUpgrading 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 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion cardInterface Page Installing the BMC module To install the BMC module Installing the ARMC/3 module To install the ARMC/3 module on system boardTo 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 menu Advanced Processor OptionsParameter Description Option CPU Type Processor model name Enabled DisabledParameter Description Option Memory Configuration Advanced Chipset Control PCI Configuration Device Configuration 3F8/IRQ4 IDE Configuration Channel 0/Secondary Master/Slave AutoSectors Floppy Configuration Fast PIOMode 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 PC-ANSI 7bit Onboard COM a19.2K 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 Specific problems and corrective actions Power indicator does not lightFDD activity 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 ejected There 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 work No characters appear on the display monitor 106 System troubleshooting Management tools Page Server management overview Tool Function Entering Onboard Sata RAID Configuration Utility RAID configuration utilitiesConfiguring Onboard Sata RAID Enabling onboard Sata RAID Starting LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility Configuring LSI MegaRAID SAS 8708ELPCreating a RAID1 Volume Loading Factory Default Setting Configuring LSI MegaRAID SAS 8204ELP Creating and Initialing a RAID VolumeAssigning 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 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