Acer AR160 F1 User Manual
AR160 F1 Series
User Guide
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Acer AR160 F1 Series
User Guide
Acer AR160 F1
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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 before cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device
Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to
the power supply unit:
• Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC
power outlet.
• Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the
computer.
• If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the
system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.
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CAUTION for accessibility
Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible
and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to
disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the
electrical outlet.
Warnings
• Do not use this product near water.
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product
falls, it could be seriously damaged.
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• 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 should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
• Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into
the product.
• To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage,
do not place the product on a vibrating surface.
• Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment
which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor
devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery
pack.
• This product is not suitable for use with visual display workplace devices
according to B2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display
Units.
Using electrical power
• This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult
your dealer or local power company.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this
product where people will walk on the cord.
• If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total
ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total
rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse
rating.
• Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too
many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch
circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of
the power strip's input rating.
• This product's power supply is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug.
The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet
is properly grounded before inserting the power supply plug. Do not insert
the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for
details.
Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is
not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury.
Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected
noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with
the performance of this product.
• Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need
to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets
the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, VDE
approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length.
Product servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel when:
• the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed
• liquid was spilled into the product
• the product was exposed to rain or water
• 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
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Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to normal condition.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only
with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose
of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Additional safety information
Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of
the reach of small children.
Disposal instructions
Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding.
To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global
environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste
from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit
http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm.
Mercury advisory
For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor
or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be
recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. For
more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org.
For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org.
Tips and information for comfortable use
Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use.
Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a
computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress,
inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly
increase the risk of physical injury.
Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis,
tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may
appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back:
• numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation
• aching, soreness or tenderness
• pain, swelling or throbbing
• stiffness or tightness
• coldness or weakness
If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort
and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and
inform your company's health and safety department.
The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.
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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 backward
• stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg
muscles
• take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders
• avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders
• install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within
comfortable reach
• if you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at
the center of your desk to minimize neck strain
Taking care of your vision
Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive
room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast
displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on
how to reduce eyestrain.
Eyes
• Rest your eyes frequently.
• Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and
focusing on a distant point.
• Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out.
Display
• Keep your display clean.
• Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your
eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display.
• Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for
enhanced text readability and graphics clarity.
• Eliminate glare and reflections by:
• placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or
any light source
• minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds
• using a task light
• changing the display's viewing angle
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• 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 good work habits
Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing
and productive:
• Take short breaks regularly and often.
• Perform some stretching exercises.
• Breathe fresh air as often as possible.
• Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body.
Warning! We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed. If
this is unavoidable, work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and
do some stretching exercises.
Regulations and safety notices
FCC notice
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
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. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the device and receiver.
• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Notice: Shielded cables
All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables
to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. In compliance with FCC
regulations, use shielded cables to connect to other computing devices. A duallink cable is recommended for DVI output.
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Notice: Peripheral devices
Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to
comply with the Class A limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation
with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV
reception.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications
Commission, to operate this computer.
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Operation conditions
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Notice: Canadian users
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Compliant with Russian regulatory certification
Notice for Australia
For safety reasons, only connect headsets with a telecommunications
compliance label. This includes customer equipment previously labelled
permitted or certified.
Notice for New Zealand
1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates
only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum
conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of
the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above
all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects
with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or
model, nor does 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 correct
operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed. Telecom will accept
no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances.
3 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit
requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this
device. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the
following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications:
a There shall be no more than 10 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 not less than 30
seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the
next call attempt.
4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit
requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this
device. In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom's
specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that
automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is not less
than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning
of another.
5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's
111 Emergency Service.
6 This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is
DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always
continue to support pulse dialing.
7 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is connected to the same line as
other equipment, may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also 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 effective hand-over of a call to
another device connected to the same line.
9 Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate. Please
ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is
available for emergency use.
Notice: BSMI
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Laser compliance statement
The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product.
The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE
TO BEAM.
Appareil à laser de classe 1
Attention : Radiation laser visible et invisible en cas d’ouverture. Éviter toute
exposition aux rayons.
Laserprodukt der Klasse 1
Achtung: Beim Öffnen werden unsichtbare Laserstrahlen freigelegt. Setzen Sie
sich diesen Strahlen nicht aus.
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Prodotto laser di classe 1
Attenzione: Radiazioni laser invisibili in caso d’apertura. Evitare l’esposizione ai
raggi.
Producto láser de Clase 1
Precaución: Cuando está abierta, hay radiación láser. Evite una exposición al haz
de luz.
Produto Laser de Classe 1
Precaução: Radiação laser invisível quando aberto. Evite exposição ao feixe.
Laserproduct klasse 1
Voorzichtig: Onzichtbare laserstraling indien geopend. Voorkom blootstelling
aan straal.
Digital audio output statement
The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than
Class I.
Radio device regulatory notice
Note: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or
Bluetooth only.
General
This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any
country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on
configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such
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 countries
This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and
constraints in the country of use. For further information, please contact local
office in the country of use. Please see
http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/rtte/implem.htm for the latest country list.
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1 System tour 1
System notes 2
External and internal structure 3
Front panel 3
Rear panel 5
Internal components 7
Mainboard 8
2 System setup 15
Setting up the system 16
Pre-installation requirements 16
Connecting peripherals 17
Front connections 17
Rear connections 17
Turning on the system 18
Power-on problems 19
Configuring the system OS 20
Turning off the system 21
3 System upgrades 23
Installation precautions 24
ESD precautions 24
Pre-installation instructions 24
Post-installation instructions 25
Configuring the storage devices 26
Accessing the drive bays 26
Hard disk drive configuration guidelines 26
Removing and installing a hard disk drive 27
Removing and installing an optical drive 29
Installing and removing the power supply 30
Power supply failure 31
Opening the server 33
Removing and installing the air duct 34
Replacing a system fan 35
Replacing the processor and heatsink 37
Removing the heatsink 37
Installing a heatsink 38
Upgrading the processor 41
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Upgrading the system memory 44
Installing an expansion card 52
Installing a PCI Express card 52
Installing the right riser card and the Gigabit dual
port server adapter 54
4 System BIOS 57
Introduction 58
The BIOS setup utility 58
Changing configuration data 58
Main setup 59
System Overview 59
Advanced Settings 61
Boot Features 61
Processor & Clock Options 62
Advanced Chipset Control 64
Trusted Computing 74
View BMC System Event Log 75
Set LAN Configuration 76
Security Settings 77
System Management Settings 78
System Information 79
Remote Access Configuration 80
Event Log Configuration 81
Boot Settings 82
Boot Device Priority 82
Hard Disk Drives 82
Network Drives 83
Removable Drives 83
CD/DVD Drive 83
Retry Boot Devices 83
Exit Options 84
5 System troubleshooting 85
Resetting the system 86
Initial system startup problems 86
BIOS error beep codes 87
Initial troubleshooting checklist 88
Hardware diagnostic testing 89
Checking the boot-up status 89
Verifying the condition of the storage devices 90
Confirming loading of the operating system 90
Specific problems and corrective actions 91
Appendix A Server management tools 97
Server management overview 98
RAID configuration utilities 99
Intel onboard SATA RAID Creation 99
Adaptec onboard SATA RAID Creation 100
External SATA RAID Creation 102
Appendix B Rack mount configuration 105
Rack installation information 106
System rack installation 108
Vertical mounting hole pattern 109
Installing the system into the rack 110
Appendix C: Acer Smart Console 115
Using Acer Smart Console 116
Software requirements 116
Accessing Acer Smart Console 117
Acer Smart Console user interface 118
System Information 118
Server Health 119
Configuration 121
Remote Control 131
Launch SOL 133
Virtual Media 134
Maintenance 136
KVM function description 137
Exit 143
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Index 145
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System notes
The AR160 is a high-end 1U server system with a dual CPU serverboard.
The serverboard supports DDR3 memory, PCI Express 2.0, Flex I/O
expansion, Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2, and includes a host of
server management tools. The server system accepts up to four hotpluggable SATA drives, configurable for RAID 0, 1, 5 or 10. It is
powered by an 80 Plus Gold power supply unit for optimum efficiency.
The server has an integrated dual-port Gigabit Ethernet which
supports Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (IOAT), iSCSI boot, Virtual
Machine Device Queues (VMDq) and PCI-SIG SR-IOV implementation.
External and internal structure
Front panel
The illustration below shows the system front panel.
No. Icon Component No. Icon Component
1 Optical drive 7 HDD activity indicator
3
2 USB 2.0 ports 8 Power indicator
3 Serial port 9 Power button
4 System ID indicator/
button
5 LAN1 activity
indicator
6 LAN2 activity
indicator
10 Hot-plug HDD activity
indicator
11 Hot-plug HDD status
indicator
12 Rack handles
13 3.5-inch hard disk
drive (HDD) bays
4
Front panel LED indicator status
LED indicator LED color LED state Status
Power indicator Green On S0: Power ON
HDD activity
indicator
Green Blink (1Hz with
at 50% duty
cycle)
N/A Off S4
N/A Off S5
Amber Blink HDD Access
N/A Off No access and No HDD
S1: Sleep
fault
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System ID/Status/
Fault indicator
LAN activity
indicators
(LAN1,
LAN2)
Red On Overheat
Red Flashing 1hz Fan fail
N/A Off Normal
Blue On System ID button
pressed
Blue Blinking IPMI-activated system
ID
Green On LAN Link / No Access
Green Blink LAN Access
N/A Off Disconnect / Idle
Rear panel
No. Component
1 Power socket
2 PS/2 mouse port
3 Server management port (RJ-45) (10/100 Mbps)
4 Low-profile PCI Express 2.0 x8 expansion slot
5 Full-height PCI Express 2.0 x16 expansion slot
6 Full-height PCI Express 2.0 x8 Flex I/O expansion slot
5
7 System ID indicator
8 Gigabit LAN ports (10/100/1000 Mbps)
9 Monitor port
10 COM port
11 USB 2.0 ports
12 PS/2 keyboard port
6
Rear panel LED indicator status
LED indicator LED color LED state Status
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System ID
indicator
N/A Off Normal
Blue On System ID button pressed
Blue Blinking IPMI-activated system ID
LAN port LED indicators
LED indicator LED color LED state Status
RJ45 LED (Left) N/A Off No connection or 10 Mbps
Green On 100 Mbps
Amber On 1000 Mbps
RJ45 LED (Right) Yellow On Active connection
Yellow Blinking Transmit/Receive activity
Internal components
No. Component
7
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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Mainboard
The mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. It should
look like the figure shown below.
No. Connector Description
1 P1-DIMM3A,
P1-DIMM3B,
P1-DIMM2A,
P1-DIMM2B,
P1-DIMM1A,
P1-DIMM1B
2 CPU2 Processor 2 socket
DDR3 sockets for processor 1
No. Connector Description
3 JPW3 8-pin processor power connector
4 JPW2 8-pin processor power connector
5 JPW1 20-pin ATX power connector
9
6
2
JPI
C Power supply SMBus I2C header
7 FAN1 Chassis fan 1
8 FAN2 Chassis fan 2
9 BATTERY CMOS battery
10 FAN3 Chassis fan 3
11 P2-DIMM1B,
DDR3 sockets for processor 2
P2-DIMM1A,
P2-DIMM2B,
P2-DIMM2A,
P2-DIMM3B,
P2-DIMM3A
12 FAN4 Chassis fan 4
13 I-SATA0 -
I-SATA5
SATA ports
Note: I-SATA5 is reserved for an installed optical
drive.
14 JF1 Front panel connector
15 JOH1 Overheat warning header
16 T-SGPIO1 Serial General Purpose Input/Output header 1
17 T-SGPIO2 Serial General Purpose Input/Output header 2
18 USB2/3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) headers 2/3
19 JL1 Chassis intrusion header
20 FAN5 Chassis fan 5
21 USB4/5 USB headers 4/5
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No. Connector Description
22 USB7 USB port 7 (Type A connector)
23 USB6 USB port 6 (Type A connector)
24 IPMB IPMB header (for an IPMI card)
25 FAN6 Chassis fan 6
26 COM2 Serial header
27 SXB3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 expansion slot (for riser card)
28 SXB1 PCI Express 2.0 x4 expansion slot (for riser card)
29 CPU1 Processor 1 socket
30 SXB2 PCI expansion slot (for riser card)
31 UIOP Flex I/O adapter power supply header
32 ID System ID switch
33 LAN2 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) port 2
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34 LAN1 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) port 1
35 VGA Video port
36 COM1 Serial port
37 IPMI LAN Dedicated IPMI LAN port
38 USB0/1 USB ports 0/1
39 KB PS2 keyboard port
40 MS PS/2 mouse port
Mainboard jumper settings
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No. Jumper Description Default Setting
1 JP3 ME Mode Select Open (Normal).
2 JPRST1 BMC/PHY Reset
Enable/Disable
3 JWD1 Enable/Disable/
Reset Watch Dog
4 JP5 ME Recovery Open (Normal).
Allows you to reset the Baseboard
Management Controller (BMC) chip
and the PHY chip.
Open (Normal)
Close (Reset)
Pins 1-2 (Reset).
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No. Jumper Description Default Setting
5 JBT1 Clear CMOS Instead of pins, this jumper consists of
contact pads to prevent accidental
clearing of the CMOS contents. To
clear CMOS, disconnect the power and
short the CMOS pads with a metal
object such as a small screwdriver.
6
7
2
C1
JI
2
C2
JI
SMB to PCI-Exp.
Slots
SMB to PCI-Exp.
Slots
8 JPG1 Enable/Disable
VGA
9 JPL1 Enable/Disable
LAN1/2
Note: Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.
Allows you to connect the System
Management Bus to the PCI Express
slots.
Open (Disabled).
Close (Enabled).
Allows you to connect the System
Management Bus to the PCI Express
slots.
Open (Disabled).
Close (Enabled).
Pins 1-2 (Enabled).
Pins 1-2 (Enabled).
Mainboard LED connectors
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No. LED Description
1 LE1 Onboard Standby PWR warning LED Indicator
2 LE2 System ID LED Indicator
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