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Acer R720 Series manual Connecting peripherals, System setup

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Connecting peripherals

Caution! The server operates on 100-127/200-240 VAC only. Do not connect the system to an incorrect voltage source.

Refer to the illustration below for specific connection instructions on the peripherals you want to connect to the system.

Note: Consult the operating system manual for information on how to configure the network setup.

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Acer R720 Series manual Connecting peripherals, System setup

Contents

Acer Altos R720 Series User’s GuideAcer Altos R720 Model Name Part Number Purchase Date Copyright 2006 Acer Incorporated All Rights ReservedAcer Altos R720 Series User’s Guide Place of PurchaseClass A equipment NoticesFCC notice Notice Shielded cablesUse conditions Laser compliance statementNotice Canadian users Important safety instructions e If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged 1 System tour 2 System setup3 System upgrade Contents4 BIOS setup 5 TroubleshootingAppendix A Acer Altos R720 rack installation guideconfiguration Appendix B SAS hardware RAIDPage 1 System tour Page Chipset Features summaryProcessor MemoryPCI I/O SAS controllerNetworking Baseboard Management Controller Power supplyGraphic interface System fanOperating system and utilities External and internal structure Front bezelComponent Front panelIcon IconFunction Front panel control button functionsBelow table lists the functions of the front panel control buttons Color Front panel LED indicatorsindicator StatusStatus indicatorColor DescriptionStatus indicatorColor DescriptionComponent Rear panelComponent Function Rear panel LED indicatorsindicator ColorColor indicatorFunction DescriptionComponent Internal componentsComponent Description System boardsMainboard DescriptionDescription DescriptionFront view Backplane and mid-plane boardSAS/SATA backplane board Item DescriptionDescription Rear viewDescription Description SAS mid-plane boardDescription Description System diagnostic LEDsDescription Jumper name System jumpersSettings Function1 System tour 2 System setup Page Checking the package contents Setting up the systemPre-installation requirements Selecting a siteConnecting peripherals 2 System setupTo power on the system Turning on the systemPower-on problems Configuring the system OS Turning off the system 3 System upgrade Page Pre-installation instructions Installation precautionsESD precautions Post-installation instructions Opening the server Unlocking the front bezelRemoving and installing the front bezel To remove the front bezelTo install the front bezel 2 Slide the front bezel onto the chassis until it clicks into placeRemoving and installing the top cover To remove the top coverTo install the top cover Removing and installing the CPU air duct To remove the CPU air ductTo install the CPU air duct Removing the CPU air dam To remove the CPU air damRemoving and installing the air baffles To remove the small air baffleTo install the small air baffle To remove the large air baffleTo install the large air baffle Determining drive status Removing and installing storage devicesRemoving and installing a hard disk drive To remove a HDDTo install a HDD 6 Install a hard disk on the HDD carrier, then secure it with the four screws A that came with the HDD carrier B Removing and installing a slim-line optical drive To remove a slim-line optical drivePage To install a slim-line optical drive Page 12 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page To install a FDD in a converted HDD bay Installing and removing a FDDTo install a FDD in the optical drive bay Page 9 Secure the FDD into the carrier with the two screws that came with your diskette drive conversion kit To remove the FDD from the optical drive bay To remove the FDD from a converted HDD bayInstalling a tape drive To install a tape drivePage Installing a sixth HDD To install a sixth HDD4 Slide the sixth HDD bracket into the backplane board 8 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 3 System upgradeTo remove the PCI riser assembly Removing and installing a PCI cardRemoving and installing the PCI riser assembly 8 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 5 Lift the riser assembly from the chassis B6 Place the riser assembly on a clean, static-free work surface 3 System upgradeRemoving and installing the PCI riser board To install the PCI riser assemblyTo install a PCI riser board To remove a PCI riser boardRemoving and installing a PCI card To remove a PCI cardTo install a PCI card 8 Close both retention clips 6 Remove the filler panel C, if installed9 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page Replacing a system fan To replace the system fan3 Grasp the defective fan and lift it up the fan bay 4 Install the new fan by sliding the new fan into an empty fan socket5 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page To remove a CPU Upgrading the CPUCPU upgrading guidelines To install a CPU 4 Lift the load plate A and remove the protective socket cover B Memory module installation guidelines Upgrading the system memoryTo install DIMMs DDR2 module population orderTo remove DIMMs To reconfigure the system memory Installing and removing a power supply To install a power supply module To remove a power supply module Removing and installing an ARMC/3 module To remove an ARMC/3 moduleTo install an ARMC/3 module 6 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 5 Install the NIC modulea Install the three standoffs to the mainboard 3 System upgradeRemoving and installing the SAS mid-plane board To remove the SAS mid-plane boardTo install the SAS mid-plane board Removing and installing the SAS/SATA backplane board To remove the SAS/SATA backplane boardTo install the SAS/SATA backplane board To remove the RAID activation key Configuring the integrated SAS hardware RAID componentsRemoving and installing the RAID activation key To remove the RAID cache Removing and installing the RAID cacheTo install the RAID activation key To install the RAID cache Removing and installing the RAID BBU To remove the RAID BBUTo install the RAID BBU 3 System upgrade 7 Connect the power cable between the BBU and the mid-plane board9 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 8 Replace the air baffles and CPU air duct4 BIOS setup Page BIOS setup Entering BIOS setup Press F10 to save changes and close the BIOS setup 101 Press F1 for General Help on using the BIOS setupPress F9 to load the default configuration Press Esc to close the BIOS setupUsing the BIOS menus MainParameter EnabledEnabled DescriptionAdvanced Processor EnabledEnabled ParameterEnabled DisabledEnabled EnabledProcessor # Information Description MemoryParameter Description Configure Memory RAS and PerformanceParameter ParameterEnabled ATA ControllerEnabled EnabledDisabled EnabledDisabled ParameterEnabled Mass StorageEnabled DisabledEnables or disables the onboard serial A Serial PortSerial A Enable EnabledEnabled USB ConfgurationEnabled EnabledOption ParameterDescription Autoreserved for PCI address space below 4GB Parameter EnabledEnabled DescriptionDescription System Acoustic and Performance ConfigurationParameter OptionNot Installed SecurityNot Installed ParameterTo remove the User password To set a Administrator/User passwordTo change the Administrator/User password Server Management Parameter EnabledDisabled DescriptionConsole Redirection System Information 4 BIOS setupDescription Boot OptionsParameter OptionDescription BEV Device #Parameter OptionOption ParameterDescription Boot Manager 4 BIOS setupError Manager Description ExitParameter Parameter Restore User DefaultRestores previously saved user default values DescriptionTo download the BIOS image file Upgrading the BIOSTo record the current BIOS settings To upgrade the BIOS5 Troubleshooting Page Problems following initial system installation TroubleshootingResetting the system First steps checklist Hardware diagnostic testing Verifying proper operation of key system lightsConfirming loading of the OS Specific problems and corrective actionsPower indicator does not light FDD activity indicator does not light Server boot does not complete POSTServer does not recognize all of the processors installed HDD activity indicator does not lightODD drive cannot read a disc ODD optical disk drive activity indicator does not lightODD tray cannot be ejected External device connected to a USB connector does not work Bootable CD drive is not detectedNew memory modules installed are not detected Hard drives are not recognizedThe controller stopped working when an adapter was installed Problems with the network Network status indicator does not lightDiagnostics pass but the connection fails Network activity indicator does not lightNo characters appear on the screen Server hangs when the drivers are loadedThere is problem with the application software Characters are distorted or incorrect System cooling fan do not rotate properlyHave your fans speeded up in response to a fan that has failed? 145 Check the followingHave your fans speeded up in response to an overheating situation? Error beep codes BIOS POST error beep codesNumber Troubleshooting BIOS POST error beep codesTroubleshooting action of beepsReason for the beeps and action to take ARMC/3 module error beep codesBeep CodeDiagnostic POST code LEDs Diagnostic LED placement diagramDescription Diagnostic LED DecoderCheckpoint codeDescription Diagnostic LED DecoderCheckpoint codeCheckpoint Diagnostic LED DecoderBoot Device Selection DescriptionCheckpoint Diagnostic LED DecoderRuntime Phase/EFI Operating System Boot DescriptionCheckpoint Diagnostic LED DecoderPre-EFI Initialization Module PEIM/Recovery Descriptionrack installation guide Appendix A Acer Altos R720Page Setting up the system rack Equipment rack precautionsElevated operating ambient temperature System rack installation The figure below shows the Altos R720 server in a rack-mount positionVertical mounting hole pattern Installing the system into the rack To install the system into a four-post rack3 Do the same thing to the other mounting rail 3 Install the mounting rails to the rack posts Appendix A Acer Altos R720 rack installation guide 6 Fully extend the mounting rails on the rack4 Install the server into the rack 5 Attach the CMA cable management arm to the rear of the server 7 Route all cables through the cable clips Appendix A Acer Altos R720 rack installation guide RAID configuration Appendix B SAS hardwarePage Creating and Initialing a RAID Volume Configuring the integrated SAS hardware RAIDLoading factory default setting Starting integrated SAS hardware RAID configuration utilityAssigning a hot spare disk Appendix B SAS hardware RAID configurationIndex Page