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    AW2000h Series User Guide AW170h F1/ AW170hd F1/ AW170hq F1
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    Copyright © 2009. All Rights Reserved. Acer AW2000h Series User Guide Acer AW2000h -AW170h F1/AW170hd F1/AW170hq F1 Model Number : Serial Number: Purchase Date: Place of Purchase:
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    for your safety and comfort Visit http://registration.acer.com and discover the benefits of being an Acer customer. Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off
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    iv • Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product
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    • the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged • the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service • the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
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    parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm. Mercury advisory For
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    vii Finding your comfort zone Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips: • refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture • avoid slouching forward and/or leaning
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    viii • using a glare-reduction filter • using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge • Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle. • Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time. Developing
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    installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This equipment is not capable, under all operating conditions, of call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and b The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of
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    dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is cause a false answer condition. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service. 8 This equipment may not provide for the
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    as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Below information is for products with such devices. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this system is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. List of applicable
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    Connecting peripherals Turning on the system Power-on problems Configuring the system OS Turning off the system 3 System upgrades Installation precautions ESD precautions Pre-installation instructions Post-installation instructions Configuring the storage devices Accessing the drive bays
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    the system memory 46 System memory interface 46 Memory population guide 46 4 System BIOS 55 Introduction 56 The BIOS setup Options 82 5 System troubleshooting 83 Resetting the system 84 Initial system startup problems 84 Initial troubleshooting checklist 85 Hardware diagnostic
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    rack installation Vertical mounting hole pattern Installing the system into the rack Appendix C: Acer Smart Console Using Acer Smart Console Software requirements Accessing Acer Smart Console Acer Smart Console user interface System Information Server Health Configuration Remote Control Launch SOL
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    xvi
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    1 System tour
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    . An additional power supply module is needed for a fully configured system with four serverboards. SATA backplane, drives and RAID As a system, the AW2000h supports up to twelve SATA drives. There are three hard drives per node in the system. A single SATA backplane works to apply system-based
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    3 External and internal structure Front panel The illustration below shows the system front panel. Item Icon 1 2 Component Power button/indicator LAN activity indicator 3 Status/fault indicator 4 System ID button/indicator 5 Three 3.5-inch hot-plug drive bays (A0 to A2) for node A 6 Three
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    4 1 System tour Item Icon 13 14 15 Component Server node A control panel Server node B control panel Thumbscrews for securing server to rack Front panel LED indicator status LED indicator Power indicator Status/fault indicator LAN activity indicator System ID indicator LED color LED state
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    Mbps) 8 PCI expansion slot 9 Server node B 10 Server node A 11 System ID switch 12 InfiniBand port QSFP connector (only available for AW170hd F1 and AW170hq F1) 13 Monitor port 14 Serial port (COM 1) 15 Gigabit LAN ports (10/100/1000 Mbps) 16 USB 2.0 ports 17 Power socket 18
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    6 Rear panel LED indicator status 1 System tour LED indicator System ID LED LED color LED state N/A Off Blue On Blue Blinking Status Normal System ID button pressed IPMI-activated system ID LAN port LED indicators LED indicator RJ45 LED (Left) RJ45 LED (Right) LED color N/A Green Amber
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    7 Internal components No. Component 1 Hard disk drives 2 System fan modules 3 Memory modules 4 Air duct 5 PCI riser board bracket assembly 6 Mainboard 7 Power supply module
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    is a scalable serial communications link intended for connecting processors with high-speed peripherals. (InfiniBand requires a QSFP connector.) InfiniBand Connector DDR InfiniBand QDR InfiniBand Model Variations AW170h F1 AW170hd F1 No Yes No Yes No No AW170hq F1 Yes No Yes
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    9 The mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. It should look like the figure shown below.
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    1 SW1 Unit identifier switch 2 JRST1 Alarm reset header 3 InfiniBand InfiniBand connector QSFP connector (only available for AW170hd F1 and AW170hq F1). 4 VGA Video port 5 JPSK1 Internal speaker/buzzer header 6 COM1 COM1 serial port 7 LAN1/2 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) ports
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    11 No. Connector Description 17 P1 DIMM1B, DDR3 sockets for processor 1 P1 DIMM1A, P1 DIMM2B, P1 DIMM2A, P1 DIMM3B, P1 DIMM3A, 18 JWR 12 V 20-pin power connectors 19 JF2 Proprietary slot for power, FP control and I-SATA connections 20 CPU2 Processor 2 socket 21 Slot 1 PCI
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    12 Mainboard jumper settings 1 System tour No. Jumper Description Default Setting 1 JWD1 Enable/Disable/ Pins 1-2 (Reset) Reset Watch Dog 2 JBT1 Clear CMOS Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidental clearing of the CMOS contents. To clear CMOS, disconnect
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    6 LE1 Description System ID LED indicator (rear) InfiniBand link LED indicator (only available for AW170hd F1 and AW170hq F1) InfiniBand activity LED indicator (only available for AW170hd F1 and AW170hq F1) BMC Heartbeat LED Indicator HDD/SATA LED Indicator Onboard standby PWR warning LED Indicator
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    14 1 System tour
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    2 System setup
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    by electrical devices such as air conditioners, radio and TV transmitters, etc. Package contents Ensure you have the following items: • Acer AW2000h system. • Acer AW2000h accessory box. If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your dealer immediately. Save the boxes and packing
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    -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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    18 2 System setup Turning on the system After making sure that you have properly set up the system and connected all the required cables, you can now power on the system. To power on the system: After plugging in the power cord, press the power button for each node. Each node can be powered on or
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    19 Power-on problems If the system does not boot after you have applied power, check the following factors that might have caused the boot failure. • The external power
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    . 5 Gently press the drive Stop/Eject button again to close the disc tray. 6 On the Acer Smart Setup setup window, select OS Installation. 7 Follow all onscreen instructions. For more information, refer to the Acer Smart Setup Help file. Note: The Windows or Linux OS disc is needed when you install
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    21 Turning off the system There are two ways to turn off the server - via software or via hardware. The software procedure below applies to a system running the Windows operating system. For further operating system shutdown procedures, refer to the related user documentation. To turn off the system
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    22 2 System setup
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    3 System upgrades
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    such as ordinary plastic assembly aids and foam packing. Pre-installation instructions Perform the steps below before you open the server or before the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician. 1 Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected
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    the steps below after installing a server component. 1 See to it that all components are installed according to the described step-by-step instructions. 2 Reinstall all components or cable that have been previously removed. 3 Reinstall the top cover. 4 Reconnect the necessary cables. 5 Turn on the
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    inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or replace SATA drives. Proceed to the next step for instructions. Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-plug capability of the SATA drives. Caution! When working around the SATA backplane, do not touch
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    27 • The hard disk drive carriers must be installed in the following order: Node B control panel Node D control panel Node A control panel Drive bays for node A Drive bays for node B Node C control panel Drive bays for node C Drive bays for node D Bay no. Node A HDD A0 to A2 Node B HDD B0
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    carrier latch. (2) Slide the HDD carrier latch to release the lever. (3) Pull the lever and slide the carrier from the chassis. 3 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 25.
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    29 Installing a hard disk drive with carrier 1 Slide the HDD carrier all the way into the drive bay. 2 Close the HDD carrier lever and push the HDD carrier until it locks into place. 3 Lock the HDD carrier. 4 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 25.
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    components. Caution! If you only have one power supply installed, before removing or replacing the power supply, you must first take the server out of service, turn off all peripheral devices connected to the system, turn off the system by pressing the power button, and unplug the AC power cord from
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    supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the power supply unit. Replacement units can be ordered directly from Acer. Replacing the power supply Caution! Power supply hot-plug operations should be performed only if a failure occurs in the power supply. Press all main
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    32 3 System upgrades 5 Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the server by pushing the power on buttons for all nodes.
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    33 Replacing a server node If you need to replace a server node module, follow these steps: 1 Turn off the power to the node module. 2 Press the tabs (1) on both sides and use the handles (2) to pull out and remove the node module. 3 Insert a new node module into the vacated server node bay.
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    34 3 System upgrades Installing an expansion card Your server has two preinstalled riser cards designed specifically for use in the 1U rackmount chassis. These riser cards allow two low-profile PCI Express x16 cards to fit inside the chassis. Installing a PCI add-on card A riser card has already
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    35 4 Insert the add-on card (3) into the PCI slot. 5 Secure the add-on card with the locking tab (4).
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    upgrades Caution! Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it. Read the "Preinstallation instructions" on page 24. You need to open the server before you can install additional components or access the system's internal components. Refer to
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    to perform the following procedures: • Removing and installing a processor • Removing and installing a memory module Installing the air duct 1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 24. 2 Place the air duct on the chassis so that the tabs on the air duct align with the slots on
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    provide the cooling for the system. Fan speed may be controlled by a setting in BIOS (see Chapter 4). To replace a fan module: 1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 24. Warning! The system fan becomes very hot when the system is on. Allow it to cool off first before handling
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    39 4 Install the new fan module. (1) Insert the new fan module into the chassis. (2) Connect the fan cable. 5 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 25. Replacing the processor and heatsink Notes: • Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing
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    Warning! We do not recommend that the CPU or the heatsink be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink, please follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the CPU or the CPU socket. 1 Remove power from the system and unplug the AC power cord from the power
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    41 4 Lay down the heat sink in an upright position - with the thermal patch facing upward. Do not let the thermal patch touch the work surface. Installing a heatsink Caution! The heat sink has a thermal interface material (TIM) on the underside. Use caution so that you do not damage the TIM. If a
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    42 3 System upgrades 4 Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e. the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug. Do not fully tighten the screws or you may damage the CPU.) 5 Add the two remaining screws then finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws.
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    43 Upgrading the processor Processor configuration guidelines Each server node supports two LGA 1366 processor sockets supporting dual-core or quad-core Intel Xeon processors. The supplied processors may be upgraded or additional processors installed. Observe the following guidelines when replacing
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    44 3 System upgrades (3) Grasp the installed processor by its edges and lift it out of its socket. (4) Store the old processor inside an anti-static bag. 4 Remove the new processor from its protective packaging. 5 Install the new processor. (1) Hold the processor by its edges. Make sure the
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    thin layer is applied so that both contact surfaces are still visible. 7 Install the heatsink (see "Installing a heatsink" on page 41). 8 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 25. 9 Repeat the steps above to replace the second processor.
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    So, the system has a total of twelve memory slots. The memory slots support DDR3-1333 registered/ unbuffered ECC memory modules. The folllowing illustration shows the memory slots (1) and processor 2 memory slots (2). Memory population guide Independent mode • For all memory modes, slot A in each
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    2B 2A 3B 3A X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Notes: 1. Place DIMMs in "X" location. 2. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables. 3. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB DIMMS. 4. The size of each DIMM must be the same across the configuration. 5. Do not
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    NA NA X X NA NA X X X X NA NA X X X X NA NA Notes: 1. Place DIMMs in "X" location. 2. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables. 3. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB DIMMS. 4. The size of each DIMM must be the same across the configuration. 5. Do not mix UDIMMs with
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    on both channels such that an address error on any channel is detectable by ECC. Lockstep Channel mode is the only RAS mode that supports x8 SDDC. • Channel 3 has no function and cannot be populated in this mode. • Follow the population rules described in independent mode. • DIMM modules installed
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    , likewise for 1B, 2B and 3B. The same rule applies to processor 2. • Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series CPUs do NOT support the memory sparing mode. Memory population for sparing mode Single processor configuration Configuration A B Single processor Processor 1 P1DIMM slots Channel 1 Channel
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    2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB. Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series CPUs support DIMM organized by 1Gb or 2Gb DRAM chips. 1R = Single Rank 2R = Dual rank DIMM is used, a maximum of only two DIMMs per channel can be supported. This platform supports x4 and x8. Note: It is not recommend to mix DIMMs with different
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    fit easily into the socket, you may have inserted it incorrectly. Reverse the orientation of the DIMM and insert it again. 3 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 25. 4 Reconfigure the system memory. See "To reconfigure the system memory" on page 53 for more information.
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    53 Removing a memory module Important: Before removing any DIMM from the mainboard, make sure to create a backup file of all important data. 1 Remove the memory module. a Press the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM slot outward to release the DIMM. b Gently pull the DIMM upward to remove it
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    54 3 System upgrades
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    4 System BIOS
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    Setup Utility, press the key while the system is booting up. Each main BIOS menu option is described in this manual. The Main BIOS setup message will accompany it. Note: the BIOS has default text messages built in. Acer retains the option to include, omit or change any of these text messages.
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    F1>, , , and arrow keys. Changing configuration data The configuration data that determines the system parameters may be changed by entering the BIOS setup utility. This setup utility can be accessed by pressing
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    58 4 System BIOS entered in HH:MM:SS format. (Note: The time is in the 24-hour format. For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.) BIOS Build Ver: This item displays the BIOS revision used in your system. BIOS Build Date: This item displays the date this BIOS was completed. Processor The BIOS
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    : Sets the display mode for Option ROM. Bootup Num-Lock: Selects the Power-on state for Numlock key. Wait For 'F1' If Error: Forces the system to wait until the key is pressed if an error occurs. Interrupt 19 Capture: Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk
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    voltage during a Halt State. Important: The following feature is only available if supported by the processor and/or operating system. Hardware Prefetcher: If set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache in the forward or
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    XP or newer is used. Select Legacy Ordering if Windows 2000 or earlier is used. Important: The following feature is only available if supported by the processor and/or operating system. Intel Virtualization Technology: Select Enabled to use Virtualization Technology to allow one platform to run
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    62 4 System BIOS dissipation. Please refer to Intel's web site for detailed information. The options are Disable (Disable GV3) and Enable (Enable GV3). Intel C-STATE Tech: If Enabled, C-State is set by the system automatically to either C2, C3 or C4. C-State package limit setting: If set to Auto,
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    63 Important: The following feature is only available when QPI Links Speed is set to Full Speed. QPI Frequency: This selects the desired QPI frequency. QPI L0s and L1: This enables the QPI power state to low power. L0s and L1 are automatically selected by the motherboard. Memory Frequency: This
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    64 4 System BIOS • Inlet Temperature - This is the temperature detected at the chassis inlet. Steps are in 0.5 °C increments. The default is [070]. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value. • Temperature Rise - This is the temperature rise to the DIMM thermal zone. Steps are in 0.5
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    Intel VT-d: Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments inhibits the coalesce feature. Please refer to your add-on card user guide for the desired setting. SouthBridge configuration This feature allows you to configure
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    2.0 Controller mode. BIOS EHCI Hand-Off: Enable or disable BIOS Enhanced Host Controller Interface support to provide a workaround solution for an operating system that does not have EHCI Hand-Off support. When enabled, the EHCI Interface will be changed from BIOS-controlled to OS-controlled. IDE
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    system must be equipped with a 48-bit LBA mode addressing. If not, contact your manufacturer or install an ATA/133 IDE controller card that supports 48-bit LBA mode. • Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) - Block Mode boosts the IDE drive performance by increasing the amount of data transferred. Only 512
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    Select Auto SWDMA0 SWDMA2 MWDMA0 MWDMA1 MWDMA2 UDMA0 UDMA1 UDMA2 UDMA3 UDMA4 UDMA5 UDMA6 Description Automatically detect IDE DMA mode when the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined. Use Single Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 2.1 MBs. Use Single Word DMA mode 2. It has a data
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    Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically detect hard disk drive support. • 32Bit Data Transfer - Select Enable to enable the function of is not required for system boot if your system has an oerating system that supports Plug & Play.) Select No to allow the BIOS to configure all devices in
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    70 4 System BIOS PCI-E Slot1 Option ROM: Select Enabled to enable PCI Express Slot1 Option ROM. This will boot the computer using a network interface unless PCI-E Slot 1 is populated with a graphics device. PCI IDE BusMaster: When Enabled, the BIOS uses PCI bus mastering for reading/writing to IDE
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    71 Hardware Health Configuration This feature allows you to monitor system health and review the status of each item as displayed. CPU Overheat Alarm: This option allows you to select the CPU Overheat Alarm setting which determines when the CPU OH alarm will be activated to provide warning of
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    Temperature Tolerance is, and not the other way around. This results in better CPU thermal management. Acer has leveraged this feature by assigning a temperature status to certain thermal conditions in the processor ( the system fans, chassis ventilation and room temperature to correct any problems.
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    73 Note: The system may shut down if it continues for a long period to prevent damage to the CPU. The information provided above is for your reference only. For more information on thermal management, please refer to Intel's Web site at www.intel.com. System Temperature: The system temperature will
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    Features: The options are ACPI v1.0, ACPI v2.0 and ACPI v3.0. Please refer to ACPI's website for further explanation: http:// www.acpi.info/. ACPI APIC Support: Select Enabled to include the ACPI APIC Table Pointer in the RSDT pointer list. Note: Only available when ACPI is enabled on an ACPI-aware
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    the dependency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is used to Error Architecture) Configuration WHEA Support: Select Enabled to enable Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support, which will provide a
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    76 4 System BIOS been used and Set means a supervisor password has been entered for the system. User Password: This item indicates if a user password has been entered for the system. Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a user password has been entered for the system. Change
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    Static (Static Allocation) to allow the host server to allocate an IP address based on a table containing MAC Address/IP Address pairs that are manually entered (such as by a network administrator). Only clients with a MAC address listed in the MAC/IP Address Table will be assigned an IP address
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    numbers (Based 16, 0 to 9, A, B, C, D, E, F) separated by dots. (e.g., 00.30.48.D0.D4.60). Remote Access Configuration Remote Access: This allows you to enable Remote Access support. If Remote Access is set to Enabled, the following items will be displayed:
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    active all the time after POST. Select Boot Loader to keep Console Redirection active during POST and Boot Loader. Note: Some settings may not be supported by some operating systems. Terminal Type: Allows you to select the target terminal type for Console Redirection. VT-UTF8 Combo Key
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    80 4 System BIOS Boot This submenu allows you to configure boot settings for the system. Boot Device Priority This feature allows you to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. • 1st Boot Device • 2nd Boot Device • 3rd Boot Device
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    81 Hard Disk Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from all available hard disk drives. The settings are Disabled and a list of all hard disk drives that have been detected. • 1st Drive • 2nd Drive • 3rd Drive Removable Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot
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    82 4 System BIOS Exit Options Select the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen. Save Changes and Exit: When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system
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    5 System troubleshooting
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    Resetting the system Before going through in-depth troubleshooting, attempt first to reset the system using one the OS and halts power to all peripherals. Power button Initial system startup problems Problems that occur at initial system startup are usually caused by an incorrect installation or
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    85 Initial troubleshooting checklist Use the checklist below to eliminate the possible cause for the problem you are encountering. • AC power available at the wall outlet? • Is the power supply module properly installed? • Is the system power cord properly plugged into
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    86 5 System troubleshooting Hardware diagnostic testing This section provides a more detailed approach to identifying a hardware problem and its source. Checking the boot-up status Caution! Before disconnecting any peripheral cables from the system, turn off the system and any external
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    hard drive(s), DVD-ROM drive, and any other device you may have installed. If any of these indicators fail to light up, refer to related problems listed in the "HDD activity indicator does not light" on page 88. Confirming loading of the operating system Once the system boots up, the operating
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    88 5 System troubleshooting Specific problems and corrective actions Listed below are specific problems that may arise during with a reboot between each addition to determine if one of them is causing the problem. • Make sure that you have properly installed system compliant memory modules, and
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    89 ODD (optical disk drive) activity indicator does not light Do the following: • Make sure the ODD drive is properly connected to your system. • Check that drive is properly configured. ODD tray cannot be ejected Insert the tip of a paperclip into the small hole on the ODD drive. Slowly pull the
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    90 5 System troubleshooting Newly installed memory modules are not detected Do the following: the software installation and operation documentation for instructions on setting up and using the software. • Try a different version of the software to see if the problem is with the copy you are using
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    is successful, install the cards back in one at a time with a reboot between each addition to determine if one of them is causing the problem. • Make sure that you have properly installed system compliant memory modules, and that there populated according to the system guidelines. • Make sure that
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    92 5 System troubleshooting If you are using an add-in video controller card, do the following: 1 Verify that the display monitor works using the onboard video controller. 2 Verify
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    Appendix A Server management tools
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    supported by this system are listed in the table below. Tool BIOS Setup Utility Acer Smart Server Manager Acer Smart Setup Acer management station. For detailed instructions on how to install and use this utility, please refer to the Acer Smart Server Manager User Guide. Allows you to install
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    and the display monitor. If the server is already turned on, please close all open applications and then restart the server. 2 During POST, press to access the BIOS Setup Utility. 3 Select the Advanced > IDE/SATA Configuration submenu. 4 Change the setting of the Configure SATA#1 as field from
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    and the display monitor. If the server is already turned on, please close all open applications and then restart the server. 2 During POST, press to access the BIOS Setup Utility. 3 Select the Advanced > IDE/SATA Configuration submenu. 4 Change the setting of the Configure SATA#1 as field from
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    97 4 Select the desired hard drive disk and then press to add it in Selected Drives area. 5 Press to complete the selection. 6 Select Array Type. 7 Configure the array properties. 8 Press Done when finish. 9 Press Y when prompted by "Do you want to create an array? (Yes/ No):". 10
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    98 Appendix A Server management tools
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    Appendix B Rack mount configuration
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    equipment rack The equipment rack must be anchored to an unmovable suitable support to prevent the rack from falling over when one or more assembly. The equipment rack must be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. • Main AC power disconnect You are responsible for installing an
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    101 • Elevated operating ambient temperature The maximum operating temperature of the system is 35°C (95°F). Careful consideration should be given to installing the system in an environment compatible with the 35°C (95°F) maximum ambient temperature. • Reduced airflow The amount of airflow required
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    102 Appendix B Rack mount configuration System rack installation The server should be mounted into a rack. A tool-less rack rail kit is available for installing system to a rack cabinet. The figure below shows the server in a rack-mount position.
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    of two holes with closer spacing to the center of the next pair is equivalent to 1U. Note: The unit of measurement used in this guide is "U" (1U = 1.75 inches or 44.45 mm). The total sum of the heights of all components in the rack measured in "U" cannot exceed the
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    104 Appendix B Rack mount configuration Installing the system into the rack Caution! To minimize the chances of injuries, make sure that two or more people help in installing the server. To install the system into a four-post rack 1 Confirm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly
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    105 3 Attach the inner rails to both sides of the server. a Align the holes on the left and right inner rails to the hooks on the left and right sides of the server. b Slide the inner rails to the front until the rails lock into place with an audible click.
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    106 Appendix B Rack mount configuration 4 Install the mounting rails to the rack posts. a Align and insert the tabs and latches on the left and right mounting rails to the front and rear rack post mounting holes (1). Make certain the proper mounting holes on rack post are selected. b Push down the
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    107 5 Pull out the server mounting rails from the left and right mounting rails. Caution! To avoid personal injury, care should be taken when pressing the inner rail release latches and sliding the component into the rack.
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    108 Appendix B Rack mount configuration 6 Install the server into the rack. a Insert the inner rails into the server mounting rails, then push the server into the rack (1) until you hear a click sound. b Press the release latch (2) and continue to push the server (3) into the rack until you hear a
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    109 7 For security purposes, tighten the right and left thumbscrews on the front panel to secure the server to the front of the rack as illustrated below.
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    110 Appendix B Rack mount configuration
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    Appendix C: Acer Smart Console
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    role-based management. User accounts are separated into three levels: No access, operator and administrator. Acer Smart Console also provides RADIUS and LDAP Client Support. Software requirements Supported environments: Microsoft Windows Vista, XP, Windows 2000, 2003 and Server 2008. JAVA: Version
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    to enter a username and password. 2 Enter the root username and password in the login screen. • Username: root • Password: superuser 3 Click Login. The Acer Smart Console page appears. Note: The default username is root and the default password is superuser. Both the username and password are case
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    list, menu bar, function title, section information. System status The system status indicator, located in the upper left-hand corner of the Acer Smart Console page, monitors and displays the system health and stability. The system sensors allow you to monitor the system's hardware parameters, such
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    115 Server Health Displays data related to the server's health, such as sensor readings and the event log. This menu has two options: Sensor Readings and Event Log. Sensor Readings Allows you to monitor status of the voltages of the power supply, the fan speed, processor and system temperature
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    116 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console destination, please go to Alert section. To refresh the sensor status, just click Refresh. Event Log Provides a record of system events related to
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    117 Configuration Allows you to designate email recipients for notification of system alerts, configure the Date and Time, configure the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) and RADIUS settings, configure the mouse mode settings, configure the network settings, configure the Dynamic DNS,
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    118 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console Alerts Allows you to designate up to 15 email recipients for notification of system alerts. When alerts occur, the system will send an
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    date and time. LDAP (if available) The LDAP option allows you to download the user account list and authentication from the LDAP server and create Acer Smart Console user accounts from this list.
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    120 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console Configuring LDAP settings 1 On the LDAP Settings page and check Enable LDAP Authentication. 2 Enter the required information to access the LDAP server. 3 Click
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    121 Mouse mode The Mouse mode option allows you to set a mouse mode to control your mouse. Setting the mouse mode 1 Select a mouse mode from the Mouse Mode page. • Absolute: Select this setting when using a Microsoft Windows operating system. • Relative: Select this setting when using a Linux
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    122 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console settings by using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) or manually. Configuring network settings 1 On the Network Settings page, select whether to obtain an IP address automatically or configure the network settings manually. 2 Click Save. Dynamic DNS The
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    123 Configuring Dynamic DNS 1 On the Dynamic DNS Settings page, check Enable Dynamic DNS. 2 Enter the required information to access the Dynamic DNS server. 3 Click Save. Remote Session The following options allow you to enable or disable encryption on KVM or Media data during a redirection session.
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    124 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console SMTP The SMTP option allows you to configure the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) mail server settings. Configuring the SMTP settings 1 On the
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    125 SSL Upload The SSL Certificate option allows you to upload a SSL certificate manually. Uploading an SSL certificate 1 On the SSL Upload page, click Browse to locate the SSL certificate on your system. 2 Click Upload.
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    126 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console Users The Users option allows you to create, edit, delete, and view user accounts from the user list. To configure user accounts in
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    127 that allows the user to change the behavior of the out-of-band interfaces. Operator privilege can not disable individual channels or change user access privileges. • Administrator: The administrator privilege has full access and can configure the software and add users. Administrator privilege
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    128 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console KVM Remote Console Redirection The KVM Remote Console Redirection option allows you to start the KVM Remote Console utility and remotely manage the
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    129 Launch SOL SOL allows you to launch the remote console by using Serial over LAN. Click Launch SOL. Select the Baud rate from the pull-down menu as your SOL transfer rate. Make sure that the Baud rate selected here matches the Baud Rate set in the BIOS. Once you have selected the Baud rate, and
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    130 Virtual Media Appendix C: Acer Smart Console Floppy disk This floppy disk option allows you to upload and share images via the BMC. These images will then be emulated to
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    131 CD-ROM image This option allows you to upload and share images via the BMC. These images will then be emulated to the host server as USB applications. Perform the CD-ROM operation 1 On the CD-ROM Setting page, enter the share host server. 2 Enter the path to the CD-ROM image file. 3 Enter the
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    Smart Console Firmware Update Maintenance allows you to upgrade the BMC firmware (including Acer Smart Console and FRU information). Upgrading firmware 1 On the Maintenance page click Enter Update Mode. The Firmware Upload page appears. 2 Click Browse to locate the
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    the POST (Power-On Self Test) Snooping code for BIOS LPC Port80. KVM function description You can launch the KVM Remote Console utility from the Acer Smart Console Remote Control menu. The KVM Remote Console utility enables you to control any programs on the server remotely, using a local keyboard
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    134 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console • English Keyboard: The screen above shows the Virtual Keyboard in English. Click any key on the keyboard for your BMC connection. Record This
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    Hyphen> • + • + • • • + • Options The options menu allows you to configure the settings for Hotkey, Preferences, Full-Screen Keyboard Monitor: Click this item to enable keyboard monitor support. • Assign: Click a hotkey and select an
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    136 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console the selection. • Close: After configuring the hotkey settings, Check this box to use the keyboard as an input device for your console redirection. Once keyboard support is enabled, you can configure repeat key timeout settings. Repeat Key Timeout: Use the handle
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    submenu, click Video Stream Control to display the submenu. The Window pop-up menu will display. Check this box to enable Video Stream Flow Control support. Select the correct speed setting. After setting the speed click OK. Full-screen mode This feature allows you to set the video display to the
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    138 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console Preferences submenu: Click this item to access the Click this item to use hotplug keyboard and mouse. Macro: Click this item to enable Macro support and use the Macro settings features. Video Recording: Click this item to access the Video Recording submenu
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    139 Exit Yes: At the prompt, click Yes to exit from remote redirection. No: Click No to return to the current session.
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    140 Appendix C: Acer Smart Console
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    Index A Adaptec onboard SATA RAID configuring 96 controller enabling 96 creation 96 Adaptec onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility entering 96 air duct 7 installing 37 removing 38 B backplane board 2.5-inch HDD 12 button/indicator front system ID 3 power 3 C configuring the system OS 20 connector
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    148 J jumper JBT1 CMOS 12 JPG1 12 JPL1 VGA 12 JWD1 Watch Dog 12 L LED system ID 6 LED connector LE1 Onboard standby PWR warning LED Indicator 13 LE2 BMC Heartbeat LED Indicator 13 LE3 HDD/SATA LED Indicator 13 LE4 system ID 13 LEB1 InfiniBank link 13 LEB2 BMC activity 13 LED connectors mainboard 13
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    server management tools 94 server node GW170 F1 8 GW170d F1 8 GW170q F1 8 replacing 33 server node A 5 instructions 25 preinstallation instructions 24 T top cover installing 37 removing 36 troubleshooting 83 confirming loading of the OS 87 display problems 91 DVD/CD problems 89 DVD-ROM drive problems
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AW2000h Series
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