137, Disable BSP, Last State | Acer G901 specs

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Parameter	Description	Option

FRB-2 Policy	Selects an action to implement
	when an FRB-2 failure occurs, that
	is whether to disable the BSP (Boot
	Strap Processor) or not.
	An FRB-2 failure occurs if the
	system fails to respond after six
	minutes of bootup attempt.

Disable FRB2 Timer

Disable BSP

Do not disable BSP

Retry 3 times

Thermal Sensor Specifies whether BIOS will disable	Disabled
boot when system temperature is	Enabled
outside the safe range.

BMC IRQ	Specifies the routing address for
	the BMC interrupt.

Disabled

5

10

11

Post Error	When enabled, if the POST finds an
Pause	error, it will pause and the user has
	to press F1 to continue.
	If disabled, even when the POST
	finds an error, it will not pause.
	This may result to reduced system
	functionality.

Disabled

Enabled

AC-Link	Sets the AC-Link mode.	Last State
		Power on
		Stay off

Platform Event	Specifies whether to enable or	Disabled
Filtering	disable the trigger elements for	Enabled
	system sensor events.

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Acer G901 manual 137, Disable BSP, Last State

Contents

User’s guide Acer Altos G900Page Iii FCC notice Use conditions Laser compliance statement Important safety information Checking the power cordsIntended application uses Multiple power cords Earth grounded socket-outlets Precautionary reminders Vii Equipment rack precautions Viii Important safety instructionsPage Page Contents Hardware configuration Bios setup 109 Appendix B System management 159 Appendix a System rack installation 143 Appendix D Troubleshooting 199 Appendix C Equipment log and configuration worksheetsAppendix E Codes and error messages 211 Index 227 Xvi System tour Page Features overview Specification Rack-mount orientation Tower orientation Altos G900 physical specifications Access covers External and internal structureLabel Description Main chassis components Main chassis components Electronics bay components Electronics bay components Label Description Operation Front control panel LAN2 LED Rear panel Figure below describes the features of the rear panel Video connector Peripheral device bay Peripheral device bay Mainboard layout Server board set features Label Description Mainboard jumpers Boot block jumpers Jumper Pin Jumper name effect when shorted Block Jumper Pins Jumper name effect when shorted Block Serial port B jumpers Cables to the subchassis System cables Front cables in the cable clamp Rear cables in the cable clamp Processors System featuresMemory Scsi controller Network interface controllers Onboard video Hot-swap hard drive bays System fan Power supply Acpi System setup Page Getting started Checking for damage to the packagingSelecting a site Checking the package contents Page Setting up your system Setup remindersPre-setup safety steps Hardware setup System setup To do this Press these keys Hot keys for Post Software setup Installing the service partition recommendedInstalling the operating system NIC connector and status LEDs Network teaming features Adaptive Load Balancing Adapter Fault Tolerance Hardware configuration Page ESD precautions Installation precautions Post-installation instructions Preinstallation instructions Tools and supplies needed Before removing the access panels System access panelsRear access panel To remove the rear access panel Front access panel To install the rear access panelLift the panel away from the chassis To install the front access panel To remove the front access panel Front subchassis and rear electronics bay Opening the front subchassis and rear electronics bayTo open the front subchassis and rear electronics bay To remove the front subchassis Removing the front subchassis and rear electronics bay To install the front subchassis Installing the front subchassis and rear electronics bayTo install the electronics bay To remove the electronics bay To close the front subchassis and rear electronics bay Closing the front subchassis and rear electronics bay Accessing the system boards Access cover to the system boardsTo remove the access cover to the system boards To install the access cover to the system boards Memory boardTo remove the memory board Installing the memory board To install the memory board To install the processor board Processor boardTo remove the processor board To remove the mainboard Mainboard Removing the front retention mechanism Mainboard mounting To install the mainboard Page To install DIMMs MemoryDimm sequence To remove DIMMs Installing a Dimm Removing a Dimm Processor sequence Processors Raise the locking bar on the socket To install processors To remove processors Installing the heatsink Removing the heatsink clips PCI add-in board locations PCI add-in boards Checking the status indicators for a hot-plug add-in board Power LED state StatusOperating system support for hot-plug add-in boards To install a hot-plug PCI add-in board Installing and removing a hot-plug PCI add-in board Installing a hot-plug PCI add-in board Removing a hot-plug PCI add-in board To remove a hot-plug PCI add-in board Installing and removing a non-hot-plug PCI add-in board To install a PCI add-in board in a non-hot-plug slot To remove a PCI add-in board from a non-hot-plug slot Hot-swap Scsi drives Checking a hot-swap Scsi drive status indicator Installing and removing a hot-swap drive in a carrier To install a hot-swap drive in a carrierLED state Status Installing a Scsi hard disk drive in a carrier Removing and installing hot-swap disk drives To install a hot-swap disk driveTo remove a hot-swap drive from a carrier Removing a drive carrier Push the handle closed until it clicks into position Installing a drive carrier Checking the power supply LED status indicators DC power supplies Removing and installing a power supply module To remove a power supply modulePower Predictive Fail Status Green Amber Removing a power supply module To install a power supply module Checking a fan status indicator Cooling system fansAltos G900 server accommodates six hot-swap fan modules Removing and installing a fan module To install a fan moduleTo remove a fan module Replacing the battery Backup battery Removing the battery Front panel board Installing the front panel board Label Description Replacing the diskette drive Diskette drive Inserting a diskette drive into the bracket Page Inch peripheral drives Preliminary considerationsDrive cables EMC compliance of 5.25-inch removable media device bays Removing and installing a 5.25-inch peripheral drive To remove a a 5.25-inch peripheral drive To install a 5.25-inch peripheral drivePage Removing and installing a hot-swap drive bay Hot-swap drive baysTo remove a hot-swap drive bay To install a hot-swap drive bay 100 Hardware configuration Replacing the power distribution board Power distribution board 102 Hardware configuration Replacing the fan distribution board Fan distribution board 104 Hardware configuration Removing and installing the foam fan baffle Foam fan baffleTo remove the foam fan baffle To install the foam fan baffle Replacing the hot-plug indicator board Hot-plug indicator board 108 Hardware configuration Bios setup Page Bios setup Recording Bios settingsClearing Cmos memory To clear the Cmos memory using the front panel buttons Using Bios setup 113 Reset to Bios setup defaults Main DisabledParameter Description Option 44/1,25 MB, 3.5-inch 115 Primary IDE Master/Slave 117 AutoStandard Parameter Description Processor Settings PCI Advanced Boot 120Off Normal Memory Configuration PCI Configuration 123 Hot-plug PCI Control Empty Bus Default Speed Enabled Embedded Scsi125 Embedded NIC 1 10/100 127 Embedded NIC 2 Gbit Embedded Voice Controller Device Configuration PCI Slot 1This submenu lets you initialize device expansion ROM 130 Present Advanced Chipset Control Security 133 To set a security password To change the Supervisor/User password To remove the User/Supervisor password135 Server Disable BSP 137Last State System Management Console Redirection 9600VT100+ Boot Exit 142 Installation Page Rack-mount kit contents System rack installation Rack-mount kit components Tools and supplies needed Precautions Rack conversion procedures Installation overviewRemoving the bottom panel Removing the bottom panel Removing the left panel Removing the left panel Removing the original tower bezel Removing the original tower bezel Removing the feet Removing the feet Installing the rack bezel Installing the rack bezel Installing the bushings on the chassis Installing the bushings Installing the handles and rails Sliding out the inner rails Install the outer rails to the rack Attach the rack handles to the server 156 Attach the inner rails to the server Mounting the server to the rack 157 Slide the server into the rack 158 Appendix a System rack installation Management Page SCSISelect Software and utilities Baseboard management controller Integrated hardware system management System event log Field replaceable units and sensor data records Platform event management Emergency management port System Setup Utility Creating SSU diskettesFollow the instructions displayed To start the SSU Running the SSU Customizing the SSU interface Working with the GUI Setting passwords and security options Setting boot device priority Setting the user password Setting the admin password Viewing the system event log Setting security options Viewing FRU information Viewing Sensor Data Records Updating system firmware and Bios Saving and restoring the system configurationTo verify the firmware To save the system configuration To restore the system configurationAlerting for platform events To set up paging alerts Maximum length for the string is fiveCharacters longer strings are truncated Page To set up LAN alerts Managing the server remotely Setting up remote LAN access Are ignored Setting up remote modem or serial access Exiting the SSU closes all SSU windows Exiting the SSU When to run the FRU/SDR load utility FRU/SDR load utilityRunning the FRU/SDR load utility Command line format Basic command line format isDisplaying a given area Using a specified FRU file Using a specified CFG fileUpdating nonvolatile storage areas 185 Running SCSISelect SCSISelect Creating bootable diskettes Software updates To install a software update package Software update packagesAt the DOS prompt, for an unformatted diskette, type Or, for an already formatted diskette, type Bios updates Individual updates Changing the Bios language Firmware updates FRU/SDR updates 192 Appendix B System management Configuration worksheets Page Equipment log Manufacturer Name Serial Date Model Number Installed Calculating power consumption Calculating DC power usagePower Usage Worksheet Device Current maximum voltage level 197 Fans Total Current Calculating the total combined power used by the system Troubleshooting Page Resetting the system TroubleshootingInitial system startup To do this Press Running new application software Application software checklist Monitoring Post After the system has been running correctly Confirming loading of an operating system Verifying proper operation of key system lights Frequently asked questions FAQs 206 Appendix D Troubleshooting Page 208 Appendix D Troubleshooting Page 210 Appendix D Troubleshooting Messages Page Beeps Reason Standard Bios post codes 214 215 216 217 218 Recovery Bios Post codes 220 Table below lists the beep codes generated by the BMC BMC beep codes Code Error Message Failure Description Post error messages and codes 223 Setup 224 225 226 227 Index 228