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Acer Altos R520 Series User's Guide - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 2
Acer Altos R520 Series User's Guide Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual label affixed to your server. All correspondence concerning - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 3
environment. This equipment 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 4
which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this server. Use conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules of Communications. Laser compliance statement The DVD-ROM drive in this server is a laser product. The optical drive's classification label (shown below - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 5
safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. 1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on all servicing to qualified service personnel. 11 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 6
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls a risk of fire or explosion. Refer battery replacement to a qualified service technician. 13 Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 7
15 Control panel 17 System LED indicators 20 Control panel problems 34 Configuring the system OS 35 Turning off the system 36 3 System upgrade 37 Installation precautions 39 ESD precautions 39 Pre-installation instructions 39 Post-installation instructions 40 Opening the server - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 8
the SATA software RAID activation key 87 4 BIOS setup BIOS setup Entering BIOS setup Using the BIOS menus Main Advanced Security Server Management Boot Options Boot Manager Error Manager Exit Upgrading the BIOS 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Resetting the system Problems following initial - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 9
Verifying proper operation of key system lights Specific problems and corrective actions Error beep codes BIOS POST error beep codes ARMC/3 module error beep codes Diagnostic POST code LEDs Appendix A: Acer Altos R520 rack installation guide Setting up the system rack System rack installation - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 10
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1 System tour - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 12
The Acer Altos R520 is a 1U dual-core Intel Xeonbased server equipped with numerous high performance features designed to provide easy server set up, remote management, highly reliable shared storage, and handle more demanding database or high transaction applications. This chapter provides a brief - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 13
of the Acer Altos R520 server. Performance Processor • Supports two dual-core or quad-core Intel® Xeon™ processors 5000 sequence with 667 MHz, 1066 MHz, or 1333 MHz front side bus speed • Extended Memory 64-bit Technology • Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology • Execute Disable Bit Technology Chipset - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 14
Server RAID Technology capable of SATA software RAID levels: • RAID 0 • RAID 1 • RAID 10 • RAID 5 (optional) • For SAS models, the embedded SAS controller support - Active mid-plane board - Up to eight hot-plug 2.5" SAS hard disk drives - Intel Embedded Server RAID Technology capable of SAS - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 15
-X slot (optional) Graphic interface • ATI® ES1000 video controller with 16MB DDR SDRAM Server management • BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) • IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) 2.0 compliant • In-band and out-band server management • ARMC/3 (Acer Remote Management Card/3) module - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 16
, x64 edition • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 • Novell Netware 6.5 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0, EM64T • SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0, EM64T • ASM (Acer Server Manager) 3 • Easy Build 2 Power supply • Supports one to two 650 - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 17
front bezels are available to support systems that use a mini control panel or standard control panel. Front bezel supporting mini control panel Front bezel supporting standard control panel (optional) The front bezel is removable to allow access to the server's hard drives, peripheral device, and - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 18
8 Front panel 1 System tour Item Component Item Component A Rack handles D Dual-purpose bay* B Slim-line optical drive bay E 2.5" hot-plug HDD bays C Mini control panel bay * The Acer Altos R520 dual-purpose bay supports either the standard control panel or two 2.5" hot-plug HDD drives. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 19
supply module1 L DB9 serial port A E Power supply module bay M PS2 keyboard port filler panel F Server management port (10/ 100 Mbps) (RJ-45) cover 2 1 The system power can be configured to support redundant (1+1) and non-redundant (1+0) configuration. 2 Reserved for remote management of - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 20
10 Internal components 1 System tour Item Component Item Component A Power distribution board G Memory modules B Power distribution board H CPU air duct cover C Power supply module 1 I System fan modules D Power supply module bay 2 J (filler panel shown) Mid-plane board (active - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 21
11 System boards Mainboard The mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. It should look like the figure shown below. Item Description A Rolling BIOS jumper B Intel ESB2-E I/O controller Item Description W Battery X Power supply management connector - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 22
AC power connector Item Description Y Dual port USB 2.0 connector Z SATA 0 connector AA SATA 1 connector BB SATA 2 connector CC SATA 3 connector DD SATA 4 connector EE SATA 5 connector FF SATA software RAID activation key connector GG ARMC/3 module connector HH System recovery - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 23
Backplane board SAS/SATA backplane board The backplane board installed on the rear side of the hot-plug drive bay provides support for both SAS and SATA hard drives. Front view Item Description Item Description A Slim-line optical drive con- C SAS/SATA connectors nector B Mini control panel - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 24
14 Rear view 1 System tour Item Description A Control panel connector B USB connector C IDE connector Item Description D Mid-plane connectors E Backplane power connector - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 25
is used to provide SAS support. It has an integrated LSI 1068 SAS controller that provides support for up to eight hot-plug SAS HDDs. By default, the active mid-plane provides software RAID levels 0, 1, and 10. With the installation of an optional RAID activation key and RAID cache, the mid-plane - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 26
used to provide SATA support for the onboard SATA controller and six SATA ports. The mid-plane also supports up to six hot-plug SATA HDDs and software RAID levels 0, 1, and 10. With the installation of an optional SATA software RAID activation key can support software RAID level 5. Item Description - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 27
17 Control panel The Acer Altos R520 server supports either the mini control panel, providing basic functionality, or the standard control panel, which adds additional server management features. Both control panels utilize a combination of control buttons, status LED indicators, along with I/O - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 28
18 Standard control panel (optional) AB C D E F G 1 System tour H I L Item Component A LAN 2 activity indicator B LAN 1 activity indicator C Power/sleep button D Power/sleep indicator E HDD actvity indicator F System status indicator - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 29
available on the control panel. Control button Function NMI button Puts the server in a halt-state for diagnostic purposes and allows you to issue a non-maskable interrupt. After using the interrupt, a memory download can be performed to determine the cause of the problem. Reset button Reboots - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 30
20 1 System tour System LED indicators This section describes the different LED indicators located on • Mainboard • Control panel • Hot-plug HDD carrier • LAN port • Hot-plug power supply module - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 31
is assigned a specific hex POST code number. As each configuration routine is started, BIOS will display the given POST code to the POST Code Diagnostic LEDs found on the rear of the mainboard. To assist in troubleshooting a system hang during the POST process, the diagnostic LEDs can be used to - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 32
System ID Blue On The system ID buton on the control indicator panel is activated Off System identification is disabled Blink use all of the installed memory • System loses memory redundancy when memory mirroring takes place • System loses memory redundancy when memory sparing takes place • - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 33
DIMM present • Run-time memory uncorrectable error in non-redundant mode • IERR signal asserted • Processor 1 missing • Critical temperature mirroring mode crossed Off AC power off D DIMM error indicators On System BIOS disables a DIMM after it reaches a specified number of given failures - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 34
panel LED indicators The following table list and describe the LED indicators available on the mini or optional standard control panel. Indicator Color State Description LAN1/LAN2 activity indicator Green On Blink Link between system and network Network access Power/Sleep Green Off indicator - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 35
Flash Alternate flash Green Off Blink Hot-plug Amber HDD failure indicator Green On Blink Description HDD is active • HDD is powered on and rebuilding RAID • HDD is powered on and is in a fault condition Ongoing hot-plug activity • No HDD is installed • HDD is initiated but has no current - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 36
26 1 System tour Hot-plug power supply module LED indicator The table below list and describe the bi-color LED indicator located on the power supply module. Indicator Status Color Off Green Amber State On Blink On Blink Description No AC power to the power supply System has power applied to - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 37
Settings Function J1D2 Password clear 1-2 (default) Password enabled 2-3 Password disabled/cleared J1D3 Clear CMOS 1-2 (default) BIOS clear CMOS 2-3 Forced CMOS clear J3H1 BIOS select 1-2 Force lower bank 2-3 (default) Normal operation J1D1 1-2 (default) BMC force update disabled BMC - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 38
28 1 System tour - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 39
2 System setup - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 40
This chapter gives you instructions on how to set up the system. Procedures on how to connect peripherals are also explained. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 41
air conditioners, radio and TV transmitters, etc. Checking the package contents Check the following items from the package: • Acer Altos R520 server system • Acer EasyBUILDTM • Acer Altos R520 accessory box If any of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your dealer immediately. Save the - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 42
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 - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 43
remove the front bezel"section on page 41. 2 Press the power button on the control panel. The system starts up and displays a welcome message on the monitor. After the possible causes of the boot failure. If the POST finds any problems, the system will emit a beep code followed by an error message - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 44
34 2 System setup 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 - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 45
The Acer Altos R520 server comes with Acer EasyBUILDTM Acer EasyBUILD sequence begins. Follow all onscreen instructions. For more information, refer to the EasyBUILD Installation guide. Note: EasyBUILD DVD supports Windows Server 2003, Red Hat Linux, and SUSE operating system only. Windows or Linux - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 46
..., select Shut down from the drop-down window then click on OK. You can then turn off all peripherals connected to your server. If you are using another OS, refer to the OS documentation for instructions on how to shut down the OS. • Hardware power off If you cannot shut down the - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 47
3 System upgrade - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 48
This chapter discusses the precautionary measures and installation procedures you need to know to upgrade the system. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 49
ESD precautions along with pre-installation and post-installation instructions. ESD precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the processor, disk drives, expansion boards, motherboard, memory modules and other server components. Always observe the following precautions before you install - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 50
40 3 System upgrade Warning! Failure to properly turn off the server before you start installing components may cause serious damage. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician. Post-installation instructions Perform the steps - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 51
connected to it. Read the "Preinstallation instructions" on page 39. You need to open the server before you can install additional components. The for instructions. Removing and installing the front bezel To remove the front bezel: 1 If necessary, remove any cables attached to the control panel. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 52
42 3 System upgrade To install the front bezel: 1 Line up the center notch on both ends of the bezel with the center guide on the rack handles. 2 Slide the front bezel onto the chassis until it clicks into place. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 53
installing the top cover To remove the top cover: 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39. 2 Remove the screw located on the top cover (A). 3 Press and on the chassis (C). 4 Lift the top cover away from the server and put it aside for reinstallation later. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 54
44 3 System upgrade To install the top cover: 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39. 2 Place the top cover on the chassis so that the tabs on the cover align with the slots on the chassis . 3 - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 55
installing the CPU air duct Caution! Always operate your server with the CPU air duct installed to ensure reliable • Removing and installing a CPU • Removing and installing a memory module 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39. 2 Lift the CPU air duct - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 56
46 3 System upgrade To install the CPU air duct: 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39. 2 Place the CPU air duct over the two processor sockets. The front edge of the air duct should touch the front fan module and the top of the installed air duct - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 57
system. The air dam ensures proper air flow when a single CPU is installed to the system. Do not remove the memory air deflector. 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39. 2 Turn the CPU air duct over. 3 Remove the air dam by sliding slotted holes off duct - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 58
distribution board cover to perform the following procedures: • Removing and installing the RAID activation key and RAID cache • Removing and installing a RAID BBU 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39. 2 Loosen the thumbscrew that secures the cover to - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 59
49 To install the power distribution board cover: 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39. 2 Lower the power distribution board cover to the chassis (A). 3 Tighten the thumbscrew to secure the cover to the chassis (B). B A TP02229 4 Observe - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 60
is not replaced. Removing and installing a hard disk drive Note: Use only Acer-qualified SAS or SATA HDDs. To purchase a SAS or SATA HDD, contact your local Acer representative. Caution! To ensure proper airflow and server cooling, all drive bays must contain either a carrier with a hard drive - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 61
51 To remove a HDD: 1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 39. 2 If you are removing a failed HDD, determine which drive has failed by checking the drive status LEDs. 3 Press the green HDD carrier latch to open the drive (A). 4 Pull out the lever and slide the carrier from the chassis (B). - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 62
52 To install a HDD: 3 System upgrade Note: To puchase a HDD carrier, contact your local Acer representative. 1 Perform steps 1 to 4 listed on the "To remove a HDD" section on page 51. 2 Remove the four screws that secure the air baffle to the - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 63
turn off all peripherals devices connected to the server. Caution! To maintain proper system cooling, a filler panel must be installed if a device is not installed in the bay. To remove a slim-line optical drive: 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 64
of the server (B). A B TP02261 3 If no device will be installed in the drive bay, install the filler panel in the drive bay. If installing a new optical drive, see succeeding section. To install a slim-line optical drive: 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 65
two screws that came with the optical drive kit. TP02233 6 Slide the optical drive tray into the front opening in the server. Make sure the back end of the plastic guide plugs into the matching connector on the backplane board. 7 Verify that the blue release lever on the tray locks into place - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 66
must be installed to maintain proper airflow inside the server. This section explains how to access the PCI riser assembly and remove and install PCI cards. To remove the PCI riser assembly: 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39. 2 Remove the CPU air - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 67
57 5 Lift the riser assembly from the chassis. TP02236 6 Place the riser assembly on a clean, static-free work surface. 7 If you need to replace PCI cards. See "Removing and installing a PCI card" on page 58. 8 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 40. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 68
3 System upgrade To install the PCI riser assembly: 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on air duct. Perform the instructions described in "To remove the CPU air duct" section on page 45. 3 Remove the PCI riser assembly from the server. See "To remove the - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 69
described on page 39. 2 Remove the CPU air duct. Perform the instructions described in "To remove the CPU air duct" section on page 45. 3 Remove the PCI riser assembly from the server. See "To remove the PCI riser assembly" section on page 56. 4 Open the rear retention clip by pushing the - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 70
60 3 System upgrade 5 When installing a full height PCI card, open the full length PCI card retention clip on the front of the selected slot (C). Make sure the card is properly seated. B A C TP02240 8 Close both retention clips. 9 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 40. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 71
Upgrading the CPU The server supports two dual-core or quad-core Intel Xeon processors 5000 sequence with system bus speeds of 667 MHz, 1066 MHz or 1333 MHz, and core frequencies starting at 1.6 GHz. CPU upgrading guidelines When installing CPUs the following rules must be observed: • Use only Acer - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 72
62 3 System upgrade 5 Push the socket retainer lever handle down and away from the socket to release it (A), then pull the lever to a fully open damage the socket pins if installed improperly. CPU must align correctly with socket opening before installation. DO NOT drop processor into the socket. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 73
63 10 Remove the protective socket cover by grasping the socket cover tab (A) and pulling it away from the load plate (B). 11 Store the protective socket cover for future use. 12 Close the load plate (A), then press the retainer lever down to lock the load plate in place (B, C). - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 74
64 3 System upgrade 13 If the remove it. (2) Set the heat sink over the processor, aligning the four captive screws with the four screw posts surrounding the processor. (3) Loosely screw in the captive screws on the 1 4 TP02328 15 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 40. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 75
of all important data. 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39. Warning! The heat sink becomes very hot when any metal or with your hands. 2 Remove the CPU air duct. Perform the instructions described in "To remove the CPU air duct" section on page 45. 3 - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 76
processor. 3 System upgrade Caution! If it does not pull up easily, twist the heat sink again. Do not force the heat sink from the processor. Doing so could damage the processor a replacement processor, see "To install a CPU". 9 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 40. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 77
67 Upgrading the system memory Acer Altos R520 server supports eight DDR2 fully buffered DIMM slots with four FBDIMM memory channels. Each channel can support up to 2 dual ranked DDR2 FBDIMMs. The memory channels are organized in to two branches for support of mirrored memory configuration. Up to 8 - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 78
68 3 System upgrade Memory module installation guidelines The following rules apply when installing fully-buffered memory modules to the server: • The system must have a minimum of one 512 MB FBDIMMs installed. When installing additional memory, refer to the tables on "Memory module population - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 79
512 MB 512 MB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB Mirrored configuration Branch 0 Branch 1 Total Memory Channel A DIMM DIMM A1 A2 Channel B DIMM DIMM B1 B2 Channel C DIMM DIMM C1 C2 Channel D DIMM DIMM D1 D2 Physical Detected - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 80
) 16 GB 8 GB Memory configuration overview The system supports the following memory configuration that allow flexibility in performance, redundancy, and ability to upgrade. • Standard configuration • Memory mirroring • Memory sparing Memory mirroring and memory sparing features are mutually - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 81
system BIOS. You can configure the system to maintain mirrored copy of the data in memory. When operating in mirrored mode, both branches operate in lock step. In mirrored mode, branch 1 contains a replicate copy of the data in branch 0. The minimum FBDIMM configuration to support memory mirroring - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 82
memory controller hub (MCH) will adjust to the low-speed FBDIMM memory. Note: After upgrading system memory to this feature, the memory RAS setting in the BIOS within a given bank of memory and is not supported across branches. The system supports two types of memory sparing configurations: • Single - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 83
upgrading system memory to this feature, the memory RAS setting in the BIOS setup must be set to Sparing configuration. Refer to the BIOS setup's Configure Memory precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39. 2 Remove the CPU air duct. Perform the instructions described in "To - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 84
74 3 System upgrade 4 Open the clips on the DIMM slot(s) (A). 5 Align (B) then insert the it incorrectly. Reverse the orientation of the FBDIMM and insert it again. 7 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 40. To remove FBDIMMs: Before you can install a new DIMM in a socket, - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 85
DIMM (A). 3 Gently pull the DIMM upward to remove it from the DIMM slot (B). 4 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 40. To reconfigure the system memory: The system automatically detects the amount of memory installed. Run the BIOS setup to view the new value for total system - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 86
76 3 System upgrade Installing and removing a power supply module The server has two power supply module bays 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 - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 87
77 To install a second power supply module: 1 Remove the top cover. Perform the instructions described in "To remove the top cover" section on page 43. 2 If a filler panel is installed, use the finger hole to remove the filler panel - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 88
78 To remove a power supply module: 3 System upgrade Caution! Power supply hot-plug operations should be performed only if a failure 4 Use the handle to pull the power supply module out of the server (B). B A TP02244 5 Install a new power supply module or install a filler panel to the empty bay. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 89
79 Removing and installing an ARMC/3 module The optional ARMC/3 module provides server management firmware and functionality to the system. To remove an ARMC/3 module: 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39. 2 Remove the CPU air duct. Perform the - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 90
80 3 System upgrade 5 Pull up the module to remove it from the connector (B). 6 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 40. To install an ARMC/3 module: Note: Prior to installing the ARMC/3 module module, you must remove the server management port cover module cover on the - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 91
the three standoffs to the mainboard. b Attach the module to the NIC module connector on the mainboard and matching standoff holes. 6 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 40. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 92
82 3 System upgrade Installing and removing the SAS hardware RAID components The system supports SAS hardware RAID through the active mid-plane and backplane board. The server platform supports SAS hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 6 (when available), 10, and 50 levels. Functionality for SAS hardware RAID is - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 93
8 Press the holding clips inward to lock the RAID cache in place. 9 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 40. To remove the RAID activation key and RAID cache: 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39. 2 Remove the power distribution - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 94
3 System upgrade 6 Gently pull the RAID cache upward to remove it from the slot (C). A B C B AF000905 7 Close the clips. 8 Store the RAID activation key and RAID cache in an anti-static bag. 9 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 40. Installing and removing the RAID BBU To - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 95
BBU connector on the active mid-plane board (D). D C A B TP02257 7 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 40. To remove the RAID BBU: 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39. 2 Remove the power distribution board cover. Perform the - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 96
86 3 System upgrade 4 Slide the RAID BBU forward and lift from the chassis (B). A B TP02258 5 Store the RAID BBU in an antistatic protective wrapper. 6 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 40. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 97
87 Installing and removing the SATA software RAID activation key The system supports SATA software RAID 5 through the installation of a RAID activation key on the mainboard. To install the RAID activation key: 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39. 2 - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 98
88 3 System upgrade To remove the RAID activation key: 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39. 2 Remove the power distribution board cover. Perform the instructions described in "To remove a power distribution module cover" section on page 48. 3 - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 99
4 BIOS setup - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 100
This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and discusses how to configure the system by changing the settings of the BIOS parameters. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 101
is no need to run this utility. The BIOS setup utility stores basic settings for your server. You will need to run this utility under the changes to the security settings BIOS setup loads the configuration values in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part of - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 102
several tabs on the setup screen corresponding to the eight primary BIOS menus. • Main • Advanced • Security • Server Management • Boot Options • Boot Manager • Error Manager • Exit The parameters on the screens shown in this User's Guide display default system values. These values may not be the - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 103
93 • Press F1 for General Help on using the BIOS setup. • Press F9 to load the default configuration. • Press F10 to save changes and close the BIOS setup. • Press Esc to close the BIOS setup. In the descriptive table following each of the screen illustrations, settings in boldface are the default - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 104
94 Using the BIOS menus 4 BIOS setup Main The Main menu displays basic and important information about the system. These information are necessary for troubleshooting and may be required when asking for technical support. These entries are for your reference only and are not user-configurable. The - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 105
95 Parameter Description Option Processor Specification of the processor currently installed in the server. Total Memory Indicates the size of the system memory. Quiet Boot When Enabled, the BIOS splash screen is displayed during startup. When Disabled, the diagnostic messages are displayed - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 106
96 4 BIOS setup Advanced The Advanced menu contains parameter values that define how the system behaves on startup. Warning! Be cautious in setting parameter values in the - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 107
front side bus speed. Hyper Threading Technology Enables or disables the Hyper-Threading Enabled Technology function of the processor. Disabled Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology When set to Enabled, this feature allows the OS to reduce power consumption. When set to Disabled, the system - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 108
a code in the buffer preventing damage and worm propagation. When Disabled, the processor forces the Execute Disable Bit feature flag to always return to 0. Note: This parameter is hidden if the processor does not support this function. Enabled Disabled Hardware Prefetcher Enables or disables the - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 109
99 Processor # Information The screen below appears when you select the Processor #1 or 2 Information menu. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 110
the total amount of onboard memory. The memory size is automatically detected by BIOS during the POST. If you install additional mamory, the system automatically adjusts this parameter to display the new memory size. Indicates the total effective memory installed in the server. Displays the current - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 111
Performance The screen below appears when you select the Configure Memory RAS and Performance menu. This submenu allows you to view memory configuration details and configure the memory modules in the server. Parameter Capabilities Description Option Displays the characteristics of the selected - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 112
4 BIOS setup Parameter Description Option Memory MIrroring Possible Indicates whether a mirrored Yes configuration is possible with the current No installed memory. If No is displayed, you may need to install more memory to meet the requirements of the selected configuration. Memory Sparing - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 113
disk(s). Parameter Description Option Onboard PATA Enables or disables the integrated Controller parallel ATA controller. Enabled Disabled Onboard SATA Controller Enables or disables the integrated Serial ATA controller. Enabled Disabled SATA Mode When set to Enhanced, it will enable all - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 114
allows the storage driver to enable advanced SATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. Note: Requires an AHCI aware OS. Disabled Enabled Configure SATA as RAID Enables or disables the software RAID technology Option ROM within the ESB2-E controller. Disabled Enabled Primary - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 115
Controller SAS Option ROM Configure SAS as SW RAID ROMB setup RAID Activation Key Description Option Enables or disables the SAS controller. Enabled Disabled If enabled, initializes the the embedded SAS device Option ROM. Enabled Disabled Enables or disables the Embedded Server Disabled RAID - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 116
106 4 BIOS setup Serial Port The Serial Port submenu lets you define the parameter settings for the system's serial port. Parameter Description Option Serial A Enable Enables or - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 117
3E8 2E8 3F8 3 4 USB Confguration The USB Configuration submenu allows you specify settings for USB devices. Parameter Description Option USB Controller Enables or disables the USB controller. If disabled, all the USB controllers will be turned off and inaccessible to the OS. Enabled Disabled - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 118
108 4 BIOS setup Parameter Legacy USB Support Port 60/64 Emulation Device Reset Timeout Storage Emulation USB 2.0 Controller Description Option Enables or disables the support for legacy USB devices. Enabled Disabled Auto Enables or disables the I/O port 60/64h emulation support. This - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 119
This selects the amount of memory that is reserved for PCI address space below 4GB for PCI devices. 2.50 GB 2.75 GB 3.00 GB 3.25 GB 3.50 GB Onboard Video Enables or disables the onboard VGA controller. Enabled Disabled Dual Monitor Video Select a graphic controller as a primary boot device - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 120
110 4 BIOS setup Parameter Description Onboard NIC ROM Enables or disables both channels of the embedded LAN. Note: If disabled, NIC1 and NIC2 cannot be used to boot the system. NIC 1 or 2 MAC Indicates the media access control of the Address system's LAN controller. I/O Acceleration - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 121
Parameter Set Fan Profile Altitude Description Option Select the Fan Control Profile that will be used to cool the system. Performance for servers operating at or near sea level. When set to 301m - 900m (980 ft 2950 ft), it will provide the best performance option for servers operating at - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 122
the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords. Parameter Description Option Administrator Prevents unauthorized access to the Password BIOS setup utility. Not Installed Installed User Password Secures the system against unauthorized use. Once you set this password, you - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 123
Panel Lockout Description When Enabled, the front panel power and reset buttons will be locked. The power and reset operation must be controlled via system management interface. Option Disabled Enabled To set a Administrator/User password 1 Use the up/down keys to highlight a password parameter - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 124
114 4 BIOS setup Server Management The Server Management submenu lets you specify the appropriate settings for PCI bus SERR SERR (system error) support. Enabled Disabled Assert NMI on PERR Enables or disables the PCI bus PERR (parity error) support. Note: This parameter is disabled when the - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 125
Off Last State Reset Deletes all events in the System Event Log. Disabled Enabled When Enabled, the BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) will reset the system if BIOS does not complete the POST before the FRB-2 (Fault Resilient Booting) timer expires. Enabled Disabled Enables or disables the - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 126
116 4 BIOS setup Console Redirection The Console Redirection submenu lets you enable or disable the console redirection parameters for server management tasks over the serial port. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 127
117 System Information The System Information submenu displays basic information about the server unit. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 128
118 4 BIOS setup Boot Options The Boot Options menu allows you to set the network device priority during system bootup. It also displays information about the installed - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 129
119 Parameter Description Option CD-ROM Order Specifies the boot device priority sequence for available CD drives. Floppy Order Specifies the boot device priority sequence for available FDD. Network Device Order Specifies the boot device priority sequence for available network devices. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 130
120 4 BIOS setup Network Device # The Network Device # submenu lets you specify the preferred settings for system bootup. Parameter Network Device # Entry Vector Devices. Network devices are devices which have a bootable Option ROM such as a network card or onboard network controller. Option - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 131
121 Boot Manager The Boot Manager menu lets you set the device priority during system bootup. The server will attempt to boot from the first device on the list. If the first device is not available, it will continue down the list until - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 132
122 4 BIOS setup Error Manager The Error Manager menu lets you view the system POST errors detected by the system. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 133
made and close the BIOS setup. Saves changes made in the BIOS setup. Discards all changes made in the BIOS setup. Loads the default settings for all BIOS setup parameters. Setup defaults are quite demanding in terms of resources consumption. If you are using low-speed memory chips or other kinds - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 134
124 4 BIOS setup Parameter Save as User Default Values Restore User Default Values Description Saves current values to be restored later. Restores previously saved user default values. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 135
to a temporary folder on your hard drive or a USB flash memory device. Note: Review the instructions and release notes that are provided in the Readme file distributed with the BIOS image file before attempting a BIOS upgrade. The release notes contain critical information regarding jumper settings - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 136
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5 Troubleshooting - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 138
This chapter provides possible solutions for specific problems. If you cannot correct the problem, contact your local Acer representative or authorized dealer for assistance. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 139
in your system, such as video drivers, network drivers and SAS drivers. If you are unable to resolve your server problems on your own, contact your dealer or local Acer representative for assistance. Resetting the system Before going through in-depth troubleshooting, attempt first to reset the - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 140
? • Are all device drivers properly installed? • Are the configuration settings made in the BIOS setup correct? • Is the operating system properly loaded? Refer to the operating system documentation. • Did you press the system power button on the control panel to turn the server on (power indicator - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 141
provides a more detailed approach to identifying a hardware problem and locating its source. Caution! Before disconnecting any from a diskette or disc. 6 Turn on the system. If the power indicator on the control panel does not light, see "Power indicator does not light" on page 132. Verifying - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 142
problems that may arise during the use of your server. Possible solutions are listed for each problem. Power indicator does not light. Do the following: • Make sure the power button on the control Make sure the memory modules comply with the system requirements. • Make sure the memory modules have - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 143
: • Make sure the CPU is properly seated. • Check the BIOS release notes to ensure the BIOS installed on the platform supports the stepping and the family of processors currently installed. Server does not recognize all of the processors installed Do the following: • Make sure the CPU is properly - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 144
the drive. • Make sure the disc is unscratched. • Make sure ODD and plastic guide are properly connected. Hard drives are not recognized. Do the following: • Make sure the disk controller is not disabled in the BIOS setup. • Make sure the drive is compatible. Bootable CD drive is not detected. Make - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 145
at the system rear panel. • Try a different network cable. • Make sure you are using the correct and the current drivers. • Make sure the driver is loaded and the protocols are bound. Problems with the network Network status indicator does not light. Do the following: • Check the cabling and network - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 146
server. Server hangs when the drivers are loaded. Change the PCI interrrupt settings. There is problem with the application software. Do the following: • Verify that the software is properly configured for the system. Refer to the software installation and operation documentation for instructions - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 147
into a different system? • Is the onboard video controller enabled in the BIOS setup? • Remove all expansion cards and see if memory modules comply with the system requirements. • Make sure the memory modules have been populated according to the system requirements. • Remove and reseat the memory - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 148
Troubleshooting 5 If you do not receive a beep code and characters do not appear, the video display monitor or video controller may have failed. Contact your service 132 . • Have any of the fan motors stopped? Use the server management subsystem to check the fan status. • Have your fans speeded - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 149
occurs only when a critical error occurs or when the BIOS fails to boot to the operating system. Not all error conditions are supported by the BIOS beep codes. Number of Beeps 1, 2, or 3 4 - 7 or 9 - 11 8 Description Memory error Fatal error indicating a possible serious system problem Video error - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 150
140 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting BIOS POST error beep codes The following table lists the possible beep codes thay may occur while using the system and is followed by solutions to the situation. Number of beeps 1, 2, or 3 4-7, 9-11 8 Troubleshooting action • Make sure the memory modules are - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 151
the failed processor. Processor configuration error or CPU 1 socket is empty. Reseat or replace the failed processor. In a two-processor system, make sure the processors are identical. Front side bus selects configuration error AC power unexpectedly lost Chipset control failure Power control failure - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 152
BIOS will display the given POST code to the diagnostic POST code LEDs found on the rear of the mainboard. To assist in troubleshooting edge of server board MSB Processor 0x10h OFF OFF OFF R Power-on initialization of the host processor (bootstrap processor) 0x11h OFF OFF OFF A Host processor - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 153
a chipset component Memory 0x22h OFF OFF A OFF Reading configuration data from memory (SPD on DIMM) 0x23h OFF OFF A G Detecting presence of memory 0x24h OFF G R OFF Programming timing parameters in the memory controller 0x25h OFF G R G Configuring memory parameters in the memory - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 154
Troubleshooting Diagnostic LED Decoder Checkpoint code G=Green, R=Red, A=Amber MSB LSB Description ATA / ATAPI / SATA 0x5Ah G R G R Resetting PATA / SATA OFF R Clearing keyboard input buffer 0x95h R G OFF A Instructing keyboard controller to run Self Test (PS/2 only) Mouse (PS/2 - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 155
145 Diagnostic LED Decoder Checkpoint code G=Green, R=Red, A=Amber MSB LSB Description 0x9Bh A OFF G A Enabling the mouse Fixed Media 0xB0h R OFF R R Resetting fixed media device 0xB1h R OFF R A Disabling fixed media device 0xB2h R OFF A R Detecting presence of a fixed - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 156
5 Troubleshooting Diagnostic LED 0xE2h R R A OFF Initial memory found, configured, and installed correctly drivers 0xE6h R A A OFF Started connecting drivers DXE Drivers 0xE7h R A A G Waiting for user input 0xE8h A R R OFF Checking password 0xE9h A R R G Entering BIOS - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 157
R R R Operating system has requested EFI to close boot services (Exit Boot Services has been called) 0xF9h A R R A Operating system has R Loading crisis recovery capsule 0x35h OFF G R A Handing off control to the crisis recovery capsule 0x3Fh G G A A Unable to complete - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 158
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Appendix A: Acer Altos R520 rack installation guide - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 160
This appendix shows you how to set up the Acer Altos R520 server in a rack mount configuration. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 161
rack must be anchored to an unmovable suitable support to prevent the rack from falling over when must be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. • Main AC power disconnect You are be readily accessible, and it must be labeled as controlling power to the entire unit, not just to - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 162
152 Appendix A: Acer Altos R520 rack installation guide • 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 - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 163
153 System rack installation The Acer Altos R520 server should be mounted into a rack. A tool-less rack rail and CMA (cable management arm) kit is available for installing system to a rack cabinet. The figure below shows the server in a rack-mount position. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 164
154 Appendix A: Acer Altos R520 rack installation guide Vertical mounting hole pattern The four vertical rails of the 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 - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 165
155 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 Remove the inner rails from the mounting rails. (1) Extend the inner rail from the mounting rail until - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 166
A: Acer Altos R520 rack installation guide (3) Do the same thing to the other mounting rail. Caution! To avoid personal injury, care should be taken when pressing the inner rail release latches and sliding the component into the rack. 2 Attach the inner rails to both sides of the server. Align - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 167
157 3 Install the mounting rails to the rack posts. (1) Determine the vertical position in the rack. Refer to "Vertical mounting hole pattern" on page 154 for more information. (2) Align and insert the mounting rails into the rack posts' mounting holes (A). (3) Make certain the proper mounting holes - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 168
158 Appendix A: Acer Altos R520 rack installation guide (6) Fully extend the mounting rails on the rack. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 169
should be taken when pressing the inner rail release latches and sliding the component into the rack. (1) Carefully align the inner rails attached to the server with the fully extended mounting rails on the rack. (2) Press the release latch on both sides of the - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 170
160 Appendix A: Acer Altos R520 rack installation guide 5 Attach the CMA (cable management arm) to the rear of the server. The CMA allows you to tie-wrap all cables to and from the system. As you slide the system in and out of the rack, - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 171
161 (6) Connect the power, peripheral and networking cables into their appropriate ports. Refer to "Connecting peripherals" on page 32 for detailed instructions. (7) Route all cables through the cable clips. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 172
162 Appendix A: Acer Altos R520 rack installation guide - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 173
Appendix B: RAID configuration - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 174
This appendix gives an overview of the different RAID configuration that you can use to configure RAID settings for the system hard drives. - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 175
BIOS setup screen. 2 Press F9 to load BIOS default setting and press F10 save the configuration changes and exit setup. Enter the integrated SAS RAID Configuration Utility When you see the RAID Controller BIOS Ctrl+Alt+Del to reboot the server. Creating and Initialing a RAID Volume 1 In the left - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 176
the system. Now you can reboot the system and install the Operating System Assigning a Hot Spare Disk 1 Insert an additional SAS HDD. 2 Enter the Intel RAID BIOS Console Virtual Configuration. 3 Select a free disk marked as UNCONF GOOD and listed under Physical Drives. 4 Select Make Global Dedicated - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 177
F10 save the configuration changes and exit setup. Enable integrated SAS SW RAID function 1 In the BIOS Setup Utility, move cursor to Advanced. Then select Mass Storage Controller and press Enter. 2 Move cursor to Configure SAS as SW RAID and press Enter to change the Options to Enabled. 3 Press - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 178
RAID configuration 2 Select New Configuration from the Configuration menu and select Yes to continue. An array selection menu displays the devices connected to the current controller drive 7 The default RAID level for 2 disk menu. Initial RAID Volume 1 Press RAID II Configuration Utility 1 When RAID - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 179
and press save the configuration changes and exit setup. Enable onboard SATA RAID function 1 In the BIOS Setup Utility, move cursor to Advanced. Then select ATA Controller and press Enter. 2 Move cursor to Configure SATA as RAID and press Enter to change the options to Enabled. 3 Press F10 - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 180
RAID configuration 2 Select New Configuration from the Configuration menu and select Yes to continue. An array selection menu displays the devices connected to the current controller drive 7 The default RAID level for 2 disk menu. Initial RAID Volume 1 RAID II Configuration Utility 1 When RAID - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 181
BIOS menus Advanced 96 ATA Controller 103 Mass Storage 105 Memory 100 Configure Memory RAS and Performance 101 PCI 109 Processor 97 Processor 58 plastic guide 55 power distribution board cover 49 power supply 77 RAID activation key 82 RAID BBU 84 RAID cache 82 SATA software RAID activation key 87 - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 182
up the system 31 preinstallation requirements 31 specification chipset 3 control panel 5 graphic interface 5 I/O ports 5 media storage 3 memory subsystem 3 networking 5 OS 6 PCI I/O 5 power supply 6 processor 3 SAS models 4 SATA models 4 server management 5 system fan 6 system boards 11 backplane - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 183
173 system jumpers 27 system memory reconfiguring 75 system tour 1 system upgrade 37 ESD precautions 39 installation precautions 39 post-installation instructions 40 preinstallation instructions 39 T top cover installing 44 removing 44 troubleshooting 127 confirming loading of the OS 132 hardware - Acer Altos R520 | Acer Altos R520 User's Guide EN - Page 184
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User’s Guide