Acer AR320 F1 User Manual

AR320 F1 Series

User Guide

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Acer AR320 F1 Series
User Guide

Acer AR320 F1

Model Number :

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Place of Purchase:

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Information for your safety and comfort

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 power cord

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.

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

• Restricted access location: location for equipment where both of the
following apply:

• access can only be gained by service persons or users who have been
instructed about the reasons for the restrictions applied to the
location and about any precautions that shall be taken; and

• access is through the use of a tool or lock and key, or other means of
security, and is controlled by the authority responsible for the
location.

• 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.

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.

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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.

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
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.

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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.

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.

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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

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 l
Precauci
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.

áser de Clase 1

ón: Cuando está abierta, hay radiación láser. Evite una exposición al

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).

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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ENEGY STAR

ENERGY STAR qualified products save you money by reducing
energy cost and protecting the environment without sacrificing
features or performance. Acer is proud to offer our customers
products with the ENERGY STAR mark.

What is ENERGY STAR?

Products that are ENERGY STAR qualified use less energy and prevent
greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict energy efficient guidelines set by
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Acer is committed to offer products
and services worldwide that help customers save money, conserve energy and
improve the quality of our environment. The more energy we can save through
higher energy efficiency, the more we reduce greenhouse gases and the risks of
climate change. For more information, go to www.energystar.gov or
www.energystar.gov/powermanagement.

Note: The statement above is applicable only to Acer system with an
ENERGY STAR sticker.

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Information for your safety and comfort iii
Regulations and safety notices ix

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 13

Setting up the system 14

Pre-installation requirements 14

Connecting peripherals 15

Front connections 15
Rear connections 15

Turning on the system 16

Power-on problems 17
Configuring the system OS 18
Turning off the system 19

3 System upgrades 21

Installation precautions 22

ESD precautions 22

Pre-installation instructions 22

Post-installation instructions 23
Configuring the storage devices 24

Accessing the drive bays 24

Guidelines for configuring hard disk drives 24

Determining the drive status 25

Removing and installing a hard disk drive 25

Installing an additional hard disk drive with carrier 26
Opening the server 29

Removing and installing an optical drive 30

Removing and installing the air duct 31
Replacing a system fan 33
Replacing the processor and heatsink 34

Removing the heatsink 35

Installing a heatsink 36

Upgrading the processor 37

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Upgrading the system memory 41
Installing an expansion card 46

Installing a PCI Express card on the left slot 46
Installing a PCI Express card on the right slot 49

4 System BIOS 53

BIOS overview 54
Entering BIOS Setup 55

BIOS setup primary menus 55

BIOS setup navigation keys 56
Main menu 57
Advanced menu 59

Processor Configuration 60

Memory Configuration 64

ATA Controller Configuration 65

Serial Port Configuration 68

PCI Configuration 69

Advanced Chipset Configuration 70

System Acoustic & Performance Configuration 72
Power menu 74
Security menu 76

Setting a system password 78

Changing a system password 78

Removing a system password 78
Server Management menu 79

System Information 80

Console Redirection 81

Event Log Configuration 82
Boot menu 84
Exit menu 85

5 System troubleshooting 87

Resetting the system 88
Initial system startup problems 88
BIOS error beep codes 89
Initial troubleshooting checklist 90
Hardware diagnostic testing 91

Checking the boot-up status 91

Verifying the condition of the storage devices 92

Confirming loading of the operating system 92
Specific problems and corrective actions 93

Appendix A Server management tools 99

Server management overview 100
RAID configuration utilities 101

MEGARAID SAS 8204ELP configuration 101
Onboard SATA RAID creation 103

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 Installation 117

Prerequisites on remote management PC 117
Installing the Java Tool 117
Installing the UPnP tool 118
Using the UPnP tool to search for a server 119

Configuring the BMC NIC settings 121
Accessing Acer Smart Console 123
Acer Smart Console user interface 125

System status indicator 125

System Information 126

Server Health 128

Configuration 131

Remote Control 143

Maintenance 145
KVM Remote Console Utility 147

Menu bar 148

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Index 151

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1 System tour

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System notes

1 System tour

The AR320 is an entry-level 1U single processor server system based on
the Intel Foxhollow platform. This system integrated the new Intel
chip architecture solution for Intel
processors, and Intel

the 3420 (Ibex Peak) chipset, with DDR3 technology supporting both
Unbufferred ECC and Register DIMMs up to 1333 MHz in speed.

This server has two PCI-E IO connectors to support two low-profile PCIE
cards, onboard Intel SATA software RAID that supports RAID levels 0, 1,
5 and 10, onboard BMC, iKVM feature and integrated VGA with 32 MB
memory.

This server supports one slim type optical device and a maximum of
four hot-swappable 3.5-inch SATA/SAS hard disk drives.

The AR320 delivers affordable, reliable, manageable and optimized
performance for small businesses. It is ideal for single-application IT
infrastructure, web and edge-of-network applications.

®

Xeon® X3400 Series quad core processors and

i3 series and Pentium dual core

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External and internal structure

Front panel

The illustration below shows the system front panel.

No. Icon Component No. Icon Component

1 USB 2.0 ports 8 System ID button

3

2 HDD activity

indicator

3 Power indicator 10 Optical drive bay

4 LAN1 activity

indicator

5 LAN2 activity

indicator

6 System ID indicator 13 3.5-inch hard disk

7 Status/fault

indicator

9 Power button

11 Hot-plug HDD activity

indicator

12 Hot-plug HDD status

indicator

drive (HDD) bays

14 Rack handles

4

Front panel LED indicator status

LED indicator LED color LED state Status

Power
indicator

HDD activity
indicator

Green On S0: Power ON

Green Blink (1 Hz at

50% duty cycle)

N/A Off S4

N/A Off S5

Green Blink HDD Access

N/A Off No access and No HDD fault

S1: Sleep

1 System tour

System Status/
Fault indicator

LAN activity
indicators

(LAN1,

LAN2)

System ID
indicator

Green On System ready / no alarm

Green Blink (1 Hz at

50% duty cycle)

Amber On Critical alarm (critical failure

Amber Blink (1 Hz at

50% duty cycle)

N/A Off System not ready (Post error/

Green On LAN Link / No Access

Green Blink LAN Access

N/A Off Disconnect / Idle

N/A Off Normal

Blue On System ID button pressed

System ready but some CPU
functions and DIMM may be
degraded or damaged.

in power module, voltage,
power supply, temperature
and voltage, etc.)

Non-critical alarm (non­critical failures in
temperature, voltage, etc.)

NMI event/CPU or
terminator missing, etc.)

Rear panel

No. Icon Component

1 Power supply module cord socket

2PS/2 mouse port

3 Serial port

4 Gigabit LAN ports (10/100/1000 Mbps)

5

5 Low-profile PCI Express 2.0 x8 expansion slots

6 System ID switch

7 Server management port (RJ-45) (10/100 Mbps)

8 USB 2.0 ports

9 Monitor port

10 PS/2 keyboard port

6

Rear panel LED indicator status

LED indicator LED color LED state Status

1 System tour

System ID
indicator

N/A Off Normal

Blue On System ID button pressed

LAN port LED indicators

LED indicator LED color LED state Status

RJ-45 LED (Left) N/A Off No connection or 10 Mbps

Green On 100 Mbps

Amber On 1000 Mbps

RJ-45 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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1 System tour

Mainboard

The mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. It should
look like the figure shown below.

No. Code Description

1KB

MS

2COM1

VGA

3 GLAN1 LAN1 port (top)

PS/2 mouse port (top)
PS/2 keyboard port (bottom)

Serial port (top)
VGA port (bottom)

USB ports (bottom)

No. Code Description

4 GLAN2 LAN2 port (top)

USB ports (bottom)

5 BMC_LAN Server management port

6 SW1 System ID button

7 ATX CPU 8-pin ATX power connector

8 ATX 24-pin ATX power connector

9 PWR_DET Power supply PSMI connector

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10 DIMM 2A,

DIMM 2B,
DIMM 2C,
DIMM 1A,
DIMM 1B,
DIMM 1C

11 U1 Processor socket

12 BAT Battery

13 IPMB IPMB header (for an IPMI card)

14 Select jumpers

15 NMI_BTN NMI button

16 BPB_SMBUS Backplane board system management bus

17 U2 Intel 3420 PCH chipset

18 SATA0-3 Mini-SAS port (supports 4 ports, SATA only)

19 SATA4 SATA 4 port

20 SATA5 SATA 5 port

21 CASE_OPEN Chassis intrusion header

DDR3 DIMM slots

(SMBUS) connector

22 SB_PANEL Front control board cable connector

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No. Code Description

23 CLR_CMOS1 Clear CMOS jumper

24 USB1 Front USB1 cable connector

25 USB2 Internal USB connector

26 COM2 Connects to serial port

27 PCI3 PCI-E x16 slot

28 U28 BMC controller

Mainboard jumper settings

1 System tour

Code Jumper

No.

BIOS_WP

1

BIOS data
write protect

Default Setting

1-2 Close: Normal (default setting)
2-3 Close: BIOS write protect

Code Jumper

No.

11

Default Setting

2

3

4

PASSWORD

BIOS_RVCR

CLR_CMOS1

Set
Supervisor
Password

BIOS
recovery

Clear CMOS

1-2 Close: Set Supervisor Password
(default setting)

2-3 Close: Clear Supervisor Password

1-2 Close: Normal (default setting)
2-3 Close: Enable BIOS recovery

1-2 Close: Normal (default setting)
2-3 Close: Clear CMOS

Note: Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.

Backplane board and jumper settings

No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

Code Description

P2

J2

8-pin ATX power conector

SMBUS connector
Connects to mainboard or RAID card

CD-ROM_PW1

SGPIO_JP1

J12

SATA0-3

ODD power connector

SGPIO connector

MG9082 upgrade/debug header

Mini-SAS port (supports 4 ports)

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1 System tour

No.

7~18

19~22

Code Description

FAN_1A, FAN_1B,
FAN_2A, FAN_2B,

FAN_3A, FAN_3B,
FAN_4A, FAN_4B,
FAN_5A, FAN_5B,
FAN_6A, FAN_6B

SATA/SAS_3,
SATA/SAS_2,
SATA/SAS_1,
SATA/SAS_0

Fan connectors

SATA 0-3 connectors

2 System

setup

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2 System setup

Setting up the system

Pre-installation requirements

Selecting a site

Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for
the system for maximum efficiency. Consider the following factors
when choosing a site for the system:

• Near a grounded power outlet.

• Clean and dust-free.

• Stable surface free from vibration.

• Well-ventilated and away from sources of heat.

• Protected from electromagnetic fields produced by electrical
devices such as air conditioners, radio and TV transmitters, etc.

Package contents

Ensure you have the following items:

• Acer AR320 system

• Acer AR320 accessory box

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your dealer
immediately.

Save the boxes and packing materials for future use.

Connecting peripherals

Caution! The server operates on 100 to 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.

Front connections

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Rear connections

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

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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.

The system starts up and displays a welcome message on the monitor.
After that, a series of POST messages appears. The POST messages
indicate if the system is running well or not.

Note: If the system does not turn on or boot after pressing the
power button(s), go to the next section for the possible causes of
the boot failure.

Aside from the POST messages, you can determine if the system is in
good condition by checking if the following occurred.

• The power indicator on the front panel lights up green.

• The Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock indicators on the
keyboard light up.

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 cord may be loosely connected.
Check the power cord connection from the power source to the

power supply module AC input connector on the rear panel. Make
sure that the power cord is properly connected to the power
source and to the AC input connector.

• No power comes from the grounded power outlet.
Have an electrician check your power outlet.

• Loose or improperly connected internal power cables.
Check the internal cable connections. If you are not confident to

perform this step, ask a qualified technician to assist you.

Warning! Make sure all power cords are disconnected from the
electrical outlet before performing this task.

Note: If you have gone through the preceding actions and the
system still fails to boot, ask your dealer or a qualified technician
for assistance.

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2 System setup

Configuring the system OS

Acer Smart Setup assists you to conveniently install your choice of
operating system.

Note: To purchase the Acer Smart Setup software, contact your
local Acer representative.

To start using Smart Setup, follow the steps below.
1 Locate the Smart Setup disc included in the system package.

2 If an optional optical drive is not installed in the server, connect an

external optical drive to your system. Press the Stop/Eject button
on the optical drive to eject the disc tray.

3 When the disc tray slides open, insert the Smart Setup disc with the

label or title side of the disc facing upward.

Note: When handling the disc, hold it by the edges to avoid
smudges or fingerprints.

4 Gently press the disc down to make sure that it is properly

inserted.

Caution! While pressing the disc, be careful not to bend the disc
tray. Make sure that the disc is properly inserted before closing
the disc tray. Improper insertion may damage both the disc and
the CD-ROM drive.

5 Gently press the drive Stop/Eject button again to close the disc

tray.
6 On the Acer Smart Setup window, select OS Installation.
7 Follow all onscreen instructions.

For more information, refer to the Smart Setup Help file.

Note: Acer Smart Setup only supports the Microsoft Windows
Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
operating systems, The Windows or Red Hat installation disc(s) is
required to install the OS.

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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 via software:

1 Press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Delete> on the attached keyboard or click

Start on the Windows taskbar.
2 Select Shut Down.
3 Select Shut down from the drop-down window then click on OK.

To turn off the system via hardware:

If you cannot shut down the server using the software, press and hold
the power button for at least four seconds. Quickly pressing the button
may put the server in a Suspend mode only.

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Installation precautions

Before you install any server component, we recommend that you read
the following sections. These sections contain important ESD
precautions along with pre-installation and post-installation
instructions.

ESD precautions

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the processor, disk drives,
expansion boards, mainboard, memory modules and other server
components. Always observe the following precautions before you
install a server component:

• Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until
you are ready to install it.

• Do not touch the component pins, leads, or circuitry.

• Components with a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) assembly should
always be laid with the assembly-side down.

• Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the
server before handling components. If a wrist strap is not
available, maintain contact with the server throughout any
procedure requiring ESD protection.

• Keep the work area free of nonconductive materials, such as
ordinary plastic assembly aids and foam packing.

Pre-installation instructions

Perform the steps below before you open the server or before you
remove or replace any component:

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.

1 Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it.
2 Unplug all cables from the power outlets.
3 Disconnect all telecommunication cables from their ports.

4 Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface.
5 Open the system according to the instructions on page 29.
6 Follow the ESD precautions described in this section when

handling a server component.

Post-installation instructions

Perform 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 system.

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Configuring the storage devices

The system supports up to four 3.5-inch hot-plug SATA/SAS hard disk
drives. An optional optical drive can also be added to the server.

Accessing the drive bays

Since SAS/SATA drives have hot-plug capability, you do not need to
access the inside of the chassis or power down the system to install or
replace SAS/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 the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no
cables touch the backplane. Also, regardless of how many SATA
drives are installed, all four drive carriers must remain in the
chassis to maintain proper airflow.

Guidelines for configuring hard disk drives

Observe these guidelines when replacing or installing a hard disk drive.

• Use only qualified SAS or SATA HDDs. To purchase a SAS or SATA
HDD, contact your local representative.

• Install hard disk drives in the special drive carriers that fit in the
hard drive bays.

• Before removing a hard disk drive, make sure to back up all
important system files.

• Check hard disk drive status by checking the status LED indicators
on the HDD carrier.

• The recommended HDD installation order is from left to right.

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Determining the drive status

Each HDD carrier features two status LED indicators (see page 3) to
display the hard drive status. If you are replacing a failed HDD,
determine which drive has failed by checking the hot-plug HDD status

indicators.

Description

Green Red

Onboard SATA or RAID card without SGPIO support

HDD present On Off

HDD access Blink Off

LSI RAID card with SGPIO support

HDD present no access On Off

HDD access Blink Off

HDD failure On On

HDD removal Off Off

HDD insertion and rebuilding Blink (1 Hz)

HDD locate Blink (4 Hz)

Removing and installing a hard disk drive

Removing a hard disk drive with carrier

If you intend to replace a HDD and need to remove the old drive,
proceed to the instructions below.

1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 22.

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2 Remove the hard disk drive with carrier.

(1) Unlock the HDD carrier latch.
(2) Slide the HDD carrier latch to release the lever.
(3) Pull the lever and slide the carrier from the server.

3 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 23.

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Installing an additional hard disk drive with carrier

If you intend to install an additional HDD, you first need to remove the
hard disk drive cover from the hard drive bay.

1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 22.
2 Remove the hard disk drive cover.

3 Pull the HDD cover straight out of the drive bay.

4 Install the hard disk drive with carrier.

(1) Use the lever to push the HDD carrier in the empty bay until it

locks into place.
(2) Close the HDD carrier lever.
(3) Lock the HDD carrier.

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5 Follow the same steps for installing additional hard disks.

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6 If you have no plans of installing a new HDD to the server, you

must reinstall the blank HDD carrier or HDD cover to maintain
proper airflow.

7 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 23.

Opening the server

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 22.

You need to open the server before you can install additional
components or access the system’s internal components. Refer to the
following sections for instructions.

Removing the top cover

Note: Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation
instructions described on page 22.

1 Press and hold the two release buttons.
2 Slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis.

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3 Lift the cover off the chassis.
4 Put the top cover aside for reinstallation later.

Installing the top cover

1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 22.

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2 Install the top cover.

(1) Place the top cover on the chassis so that the tabs on the cover

align with the slots on the chassis.

(2) Slide the top cover toward the front of the chassis until it is

fully closed.

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Removing and installing an optical drive

The system supports a slim SATA optical drive.

1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 22.
2 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 22.
3 Remove the top cover. See page 29.
4 Use a screwdriver to remove the screw (1) on the ODD bracket.
5 Remove the ODD bracket (2).
6 Push the ODD cover plate to the left (3) and pull it out of the

system (4).

7 Insert a new drive (1). The drive is properly inserted if you hear a

click and the locking tab (2) locks into place.

8 Position the ODD bracket (3) and tighten the screw (4) to secure

the bracket in place.

9 Connect the power and data cable (5) to the new optical drive.

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Removing and installing the air duct

Caution! Always operate your server with the air duct installed to
ensure reliable and continued operation.

You need to remove the air duct to perform the following procedures:

• Removing and installing a processor.

• Removing and installing a memory module.

Removing the air duct

1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 22.
2 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 22.
3 Remove the top cover. See page 29.
4 Lift the air duct from the chassis.

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Installing the air duct

1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 22.
2 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 22.
3 Remove the top cover. See page 29.
4 Place the air duct on the chassis so that the tabs on the air duct

align with the slots on the chassis.

Caution! Do not pinch or unplug cables that may be near or under
the air duct.

Replacing a system fan

The system has five high-performance PWM fans to 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 22.

Warning! The system fans become very hot when the system is on.
Allow it to cool off first before handling.

2 Remove the top chassis cover while the system is still running to

determine which of the fans has failed.

3 Remove the fan module.

(1) Disconnect the fan cable.
(2) Pull the fan up and away from the chassis.

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4 Install the new fan module.

(1) To install a new fan module into FAN2, rotate the fan module

90 degrees.

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(2) Insert the new fan into the chassis and make sure it is properly

seated.

(3) Connect the fan cable.

5 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 23.

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Replacing the processor and heatsink

Notes:

• Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before
adding, removing or changing any hardware components. Make
sure that you install the processor into the CPU socket before you
install the CPU heatsink.

• If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use an Intel­certified multidirectional heatsink only.

• Make sure to install the serverboard into the chassis before you
install the CPU heatsink.

• When receiving a serverboard without a processor pre-installed,
make sure that the plastic CPU socket cap is in place and none of
the socket pins is bent; otherwise, contact your retailer
immediately.

Removing the heatsink

Warning! We do not recommend that the processor or the
heatsink assembly be removed. However, if you do need to
uninstall the heatsink assembly, please follow the instructions
below to prevent damage to the processor or the CPU socket.

1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 22.
2 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 22.
3 Remove power from the system and unplug the AC power cord

from the power supply.
4 Remove the top cover. See page 29.
5 Using a screwdriver, loosen the four heatsink screws (1) from the

mainboard.
6 Lift the heatsink (2) away from the processor.

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7 Lay down the heatsink in an upright position — with the thermal

patch facing upward. Do not let the thermal patch touch the work

surface.

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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 protective film is installed on the TIM, remove it.

1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 22.
2 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 22.
3 Remove power from the system and unplug the AC power cord

from the power supply.

4 Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink fan assembly or

the processor die; the required amount has already been applied.

5 Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting

holes are aligned with those on the (preinstalled) heatsink
retention mechanism.

6 Tighten the four screws on the heatsink to complete the

installation.

7 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 23.

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Upgrading the processor

Processor configuration guidelines

The server supports a single LGA 1156 processor socket supporting Intel
Xeon 3400 series or Pentium and i3 series processors. The supplied
processor may be upgraded.

Observe the following guidelines when replacing or installing a
processor.

• The CPU socket must always be populated. If no processor is

installed in this socket, the system will fail to boot.

• Before removing the processor, make sure to back up all important

system files.

• Handle the processor and the heatsink fan assembly carefully.

Damage to either may prevent the system from functioning

properly.

Replacing the processor

Warning! The processor becomes very hot when the system is on.
Allow it to cool off first before handling.

1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 22.
2 Remove the heatsink (see “Removing the heatsink” on page 35).
3 Remove the default processor.

(1) Press down on the load lever then release out of the retention

tab.

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(2) Rotate the load lever to the fully open position until the

retention plate is completely lifted.

(3) Grasp the 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 then insert it in the socket.

Make sure that the alignment tabs on the socket fit the two
notches located on the edges of the processor. The pins are
keyed in such a way that you cannot install the processor in
the wrong orientation without bending the pins.

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(2) Close the retention plate.

(3) Slide the retention plate tab under the retention knob.

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(4) Engage the load lever back in place and secure the load lever

under the load lever retention tab.

6 Apply the thermal interface material.

(1) Use an alcohol pad to wipe off the old thermal grease from

both the heat sink and the processor socket retention plate.

(2) Apply a thin layer of an approved thermal interface material

before installing the heat sink.
Make sure that only a very thin layer is applied so that both

contact surfaces are still visible.
7 Install the heatsink (see “Installing a heatsink” on page 36).
8 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 23.

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Upgrading the system memory

System memory interface

The system has a total of six DIMM slots in two memory channels (1
and 2 ). In each channel, the slot farthest from the CPU is slot A
(DIMM1A and 2A in blue ) while the nearest one is slot C (DIMM1C, 2C
in black).

The following illustration shows the DIMM slot locations.

Independent mode

There are six DIMM slots in two memory channels that support two
UDIMM modules or three RDIMM modules per channel. Depending on
the type of processor installed, the system can support up to six RDIMM
modules for Intel Xeon X3400 series or L3426 processor, or four
UDIMM modules for Xeon X3400 series, L3426, Core i3 Series, Pentium
or L3406 processor.

• For all memory modes, slot A in each channel should be populated
first and then slot B. If slot A is empty, then slots B and C cannot be
used.

• It is recommended to populate DIMM slots 1A first, followed by
slots 2A, 1B, 2B, 1C and 2C.

• To maximize memory performance, install the DIMM modules in
pairs. DIMM slots with the same slot number across memory
channels should be populated with DIMM modules of the same
type, size, and manufacturer.

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• If mixing different DIMMs in one channel, the DIMM with higher
rank and density should be populated from slot A.

Memory population for independent mode

Channel 1

DIMM slots

Configuration1C1B1A2C2B2A

AX

BXX

CXXXX

D XXXXXX

Notes: 1. Place DIMMs in “X” location.

2. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables.

3. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB DIMMs.

4. DIMM modules support 8 GB DIMMs (support depends
on availability).

5. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs.

6. Use single and dual rank RDIMMs only for
Configuration D.

7. RDIMM is only supported by Intel Xeon X3400 series and
L3426 CPU.

Channel 2

DIMM slots

Notes

SR, DR

RDIMMs

only

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Density

Rank

Bit organization

Speed

Memory identification

Generally, there are some memory information printed on the label of
the DIMM module. Different vendors may have different formats but
the convention is usually like this:

Item Description

Density 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB.

Rank 1R = Single Rank

Bit
Organization

Speed PC3 - 6400 => DDR3- 800

This platform supports DIMM organized by 1 Gb or 2 Gb DRAM chips.

2R = Dual Rank
4R = Quad Rank
Notes: If quad rank DIMM is used, a maximum of only two DIMMs per
channel can be supported. It is not recommend to mix DIMMs with
different ranks in one system.

This platform supports x4 and x8. But x4 is only supported by Xeon
X3400 series CPU.

PC3 - 8500 => DDR3- 1066
PC3 - 10600 => DDR3- 1333

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Installing a memory module:

Warning! Memory of the identical size, speed, and organization
must be installed in the same colored DIMM slots.

1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 22.
2 Install the memory module.

(1) Align the DIMM so that the notch on the slot fits the keyed

edge of the module, then press the module at both ends to
seat it fully in the slot.

If you insert an DIMM but it does not fit easily in the slot, you
have inserted it incorrectly. Reverse the orientation of the
module and insert it again.

(2) Firmly press the holding clips inward to lock the DIMM in

place.
If the holding clips do not close, the DIMM is not properly

inserted.

3 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 23.

The system automatically detects the amount of memory installed.
Run the BIOS setup to view the new value for total system memory
and make a note of it.

Removing a memory module:

Important: Before removing any DIMM from the mainboard,
make sure to create a backup file of all important data.

1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 22.
2 Remove the memory module.

(1) Press the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM slot outward

to release the DIMM.

(2) Gently pull the DIMM upward to remove it from the DIMM

slot.

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3 If you intend to install a new DIMM, refer to the previous section,

otherwise observe the post-installation instructions described on
page 23.

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Installing an expansion card

Your server has a preinstalled riser card designed specifically for use in
the 1U rackmount chassis. You can install low-profile PCI Express cards
on the left and right slots.

Installing a PCI Express card on the left slot

1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 22.
2 Remove the screw that secures the PCI expansion slot bracket to

the server.

3 Lift to remove the PCI slot bracket.

4 Remove the screw that secures the PCI slot shield. Store the screw

for reassembly later.

5 Pull out the left PCI slot shield and store it for reassembly later.

6 Install the SAS card into the left slot and secure the card with the

screw.

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7 Insert the PCI slot bracket and secure with the screw.

8 Connect the appropriate cables to the card and make sure the

cables are routed correctly as follows.
For LSI 8204ELP SAS card:

(1) Connect the SAS cable to the SAS connector on the card.

For LSI 8708EM2 SAS card:

(1) Install the iBBU (1) into the iBBU holder.
(2) Connect the iBBU cable (2) to the iBBU connecor on the card.
(3) Connect the SAS cable (3) to the SAS connector on the card.

Installing a PCI Express card on the right slot

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1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 22.
2 Remove the screw that secures the PCI expansion slot bracket to

the server.

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3 Lift to remove the PCI slot bracket.

4 Remove the screw that secures the PCI slot shield. Store the screw

for reassembly later.

5 Pull out the right slot shield and store it for reassembly later.

6 Insert the PCI Express card into the right slot and secure the card

with the screw.

7 Insert the PCI slot bracket and secure with the screw.

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8 Connect the appropriate cables to the card and make sure the

cables are routed correctly as follows.

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For LSI 8204ELP SAS card:

(1) Connect the SAS cable to the SAS connector on the card.

Note: The right slot does not support the installation of the LSI
8708EM2 SAS card.

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BIOS overview

BIOS setup is a hardware configuration program built into the system's
Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since most systems are already
properly configured and optimized, there is no need to run this utility.
You will need to run this utility under the following conditions.

• When changing the system configuration settings.

• When redefining the communication ports to prevent any
conflicts.

• When modifying the power management configuration.

• When changing the password or making other changes to the
security setup.

• When a configuration error is detected by the system and you are
prompted ("Run Setup" message) to make changes to the BIOS
setup.

Note: If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery
may be bad. In this case, the system cannot retain configuration
values in CMOS. Ask a qualified technician for assistance.

BIOS setup loads the configuration values in a battery-backed
nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part of
the system RAM, which allows configuration data to be retained when
power is turned off.

Before you run the
saved all open files. The system reboots immediately after you close the
Setup.

Note:

"Setup" or "Setup Utility" in this guide.

The screenshots used in this guide display default system values.
These values may not be the same those found in your system.

Phoenix

Phoenix

BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that you have

BIOS Setup Utility will be simply referred to as

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Entering BIOS Setup

1 Turn on the server and the monitor.

If the server is already turned on, close all open applications, then
restart the server.

2 During POST, press <F2>.

If you fail to press <F2> before POST is completed, you will need to
restart the server.

The Setup Main menu will be displayed showing the menu bar.
Use the left and right arrow keys to move between selections on
the menu bar.

BIOS setup primary menus

The tabs on the Setup menu bar correspond to the seven primary BIOS
Setup menus, namely:

•Main

•Advanced

•Power

•Security

• Server Management

•Boot

• Exit

In the descriptive table following each of the menu screenshots,
settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.

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BIOS setup navigation keys

Use the following keys to move around the Setup Utility:

• Left and Right arrow keys – Move between selections on the menu
bar.

• Up and Down arrow keys – Move the cursor to the field you want.

• PgUp and PgDn keys – Move the cursor to the previous and next
page of a multiple page menu.

• Home – Move the cursor to the first page of a multiple page menu.

• End – Move the cursor to the last page of a multiple page menu.

• + and - keys – Select a value for the currently selected field (only if
it is user-configurable). Press these keys repeatedly to display each
possible entry, or the Enter key to choose from a pop-up menu.

Note: Grayed-out fields are not user-configurable.

• Enter key – Display a submenu screen.

Note: Availability of submenu screen is indicated by a (>).

• Esc – If you press this key:

• On one of the primary menu screens, the Exit menu displays.

• On a submenu screen, the previous screen displays.

• When you are making selections from a pop-up menu, closes

the pop-up without making a selection.

• F1 – Display the BIOS setup General Help panel.

• F9 – Press to load default system values.

• F10 – Save changes made the Setup and close the utility.

Main menu

Parameter Description Option

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System BIOS
Version
Build Date

Processor
CPU Type
Core Frequency

Count

Memory
Size

Quiet Boot Allows the bootup screen options to be

Version number of the BIOS Setup Utility.
Date when the BIOS Setup Utility was created.

Technical specifications for the installed processor.

Total size of extended memory detected during POST.

modified between POST messages or
the OEM logo. Select Disabled to
display the POST messages. Select
Enabled to display the OEM logo
instead of the normal POST messages.

Enabled
Disabled

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Post Error Pause Select whether or not to pause POST

when a boot-up error is detected.

System Date Sets the date following the weekday-month-day-year

format.

System Time Sets the system time following the hour-minute-second

format.

All, But
Keyboard
No Errors

Advanced menu

The Advanced menu display submenu options for configuring the
function of various hardware components. Select a submenu item,
then press <Enter> to access the related submenu screen.

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Parameter Description Options

Hyper Threading
Technology

Select whether to enable the Intel
HyperThreading (HT) Technology
function. HT enables to host
operating system to view a single
physical processor to appear as two
logical processors. This can boost
performance in OS and applications
that are HT-compliant.

Enabled
Disabled

Parameter Description Options

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Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep Technology

Conventional Intel SpeedStep
Technology switches both voltage
and frequency in tandem between

Enabled
Disabled

high and low levels in response to
processor load.

When enabled, the Intel Turbo
Mode Technology field is displayed.

Processor C1E State
Support

Select whether to enable the C1
Enhanced mode for the processor.

Enabled
Disabled

If enabled, all logical processors in a
physical processor will run in a C1
state.

Thermal Monitor
Protection TM1/TM2

Enables or disables Intel CPU
Thermal Monitor function, a CPU

Enabled
Disabled

overheating protection function.
When enabled, the CPU core

frequency and voltage will be
reduced when the CPU is
overheated.

Active Processor Cores Sets the active processor core. One Core

Two cores
Max Core

®

Intel

Virtualization

Technology

Select Enabled to use Virtualization
Technology (VT) to allow one
platform to run multiple operating

Enabled
Disabled

systems and applications in
independent partitions, creating
multiple virtual systems in one
physical computer.

Execute Disable Bit When this item is enabled, the

processor prevents the execution of
code in data-only memory pages.
This provides some protection
against buffer overflow attacks.

Enabled
Disabled

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Parameter Description Options

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Intel Turbo Mode
Technology

Hardware Prefetcher If set to Enabled, the hardware

Adjacent Cache Line
Prefetch

CPU Thermal Trip The CPU thermal trip occurs

BMC Action for CPU
Thermal Trip

When this feature is enabled, the
processor can dynamically overclock
one or two of its four processing
cores to improve performance with
applications that are not
multithreaded or optimized for
quad-core processors.

Note: This field is not shown when
the Enhanced SpeedStep
Technology is disabled.

prefetcher will prefetch streams of
data and instructions from the main
memory to the L2 cache in the
forward or backward manner to
improve CPU performance.

When enabled, cache lines are
fetched in pairs. When disabled,
only the required cache line is
fetched.

whenever the processor
temperature exceeds determined
threshold.

Determines the BMC Action for CPU
Thermal Trip.

Enabled
Disabled

Enabled
Disabled

Enabled
Disabled

Enabled
Disabled

Power Off
Power

Cycle

Trusted Execution
Technology

Lock DPR memory
region

Enter TXT DPR Size Select TXT DMA Protected Region. Value is 3-255.

Intel TXT provides the protection to
against software-based attacks
aimed at stealing sensitive
information.

Locks DPR memory region. Enabled

Enabled
Disabled

Disabled

Parameter Description Options

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Processor Information
Maximum Frequency
L2/L3 Cache Size
CPUID Register

Technical specifications for the installed
processor.

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Memory Configuration

Parameter Description Options

Total Memory Total size of system memory detected during POST.

Effective Memory Total size of effective memory detected during

POST.

Memory Frequency Total memory frequency detected during POST

DIMM Information
DIMM 1A/1B/1C/2A/

2B/2C slots

Memory Retest Select whether to delete the historical

Memory Control
Setting

The size of memory installed on each of the DDR3
DIMM slots.

Yes
memory data log. System memory will
be retested on the next boot-up.

Memory control setting. Auto

No

Manual

ATA Controller Configuration

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Parameter Description Options

Serial ATA Enables or disables the Serial ATA. Enabled

Disabled

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SATA Mode
Selection

SATA Port
0/1/2/3/4/5

Type Press the space bar to configure this

When set to IDE, the SATA controller
disables its RAID and AHCI functions
and runs in the IDE emulation mode.
You will not have access to the RAID
setup utility.

When set to AHCI, the SATA
controller enables its AHCI
functionality. However, its RAID
functions will be disabled and you
will not be able to access the RAID
setup utility at boot time. For more
information on AHCI, refer to the
SATA AHCI Mode BIOS feature.

When set to RAID, the SATA
controller enables both its RAID and
AHCI functions. You are allowed to
access the RAID setup utility at boot
time.

Press <Enter> to configure the advanced HDD.

parameter.

IDE
RAID
ACHI

Auto
None
CD-ROM
Other ATAPI
User

Multisector
Transfer

LBA Mode
Control

32-bit I/O Enables/disables 32-bit IDE data

Specifies the number of sectors per
block for multiple sector transfers.

Enabling the LBA causes Logical Block
Addressing to be used in place of
Cylinders, Heads & Sectors (CHS).

transfers.

Disabled
2 Sectors
4 Sectors
8 Sectors
16 Sectors

Enabled
Disabled

Enabled
Disabled

Parameter Description Options

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Transfer Mode Selects the method for moving data

Ultra DMA
Mode

to/from the drive.

Selects the Ultra DMA mode for
moving data to/from the drive.

Standard
Fast PIO 1
Fast PIO 2
Fast PIO 3
Fast PIO 4
FPIO 3/DMA 1
FPIO 4/DMA 2

Disabled
Mode 0
Mode 1
Mode 2
Mode 3
Mode 4
Mode 5
Mode 6

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Serial Port Configuration

Parameter Description Options

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Serial Port A/B When set to Enabled, the system

allows you to configure the serial
port settings.

When set to Auto, the system allows
the server BIOS or OS to select a
configuration.

When set to Disabled, the system
will not display any configuration
for the serial port.

Base I/O Address Selects the base I/O address and IRQ

setting for the selected serial port.

Enabled
Disabled
Auto

3F8/IRQ4
2F8/IRQ3
3E8/IRQ4
2E8/IRQ3

PCI Configuration

Parameter Description Options

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PCI-E_1/2
Option ROM

Onboard LAN
iSCSI Boot ROM

Onboard
NIC1/NIC2

Onboard NIC1/
NIC2 ROM

When enabled, this setting will
initialize the device expansion ROM
for the related PCI slot.

Enables or disables the load of
embedded Internet SCSI option ROM
for the onboard LAN controller.

Enables or disables the onboard LAN
controller.

Enables or disables the LAN option
ROM.

Enabled
Disabled

Enabled
Disabled

Onboard LAN
iSCSI Boot ROM
Enabled
Disabled

Enabled
Disabled

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Advanced Chipset Configuration

Parameter Description Options

Intel VT for
Directed IO

Intel VT-d improves security and
reliability of the systems and also
improves performance of I/O devices
in virtualized environment.

Enables or disables Directed IO
supporting Intel Virtualization
Technology.

Enabled
Disabled

Parameter Description Options

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Memory ECC
Error Log

ECC Threadholds Identifies the ECC threadholds. Use

UnCorrectable
pass to OS

Enabled
multimedia
Timer

Interrupt
Remapping

Coherency
Support

ATS Enables or disables ATS. Enabled

Identifies the memory ECC error log. Disabled

Correctable
Error

Uncorrectable
Error

Both

“+” and “-“ keys to adjust the desire
value.

When set to Enabled, the system will
skip the error and boot up
automatically.

Enables or disables the onboard
graphic device.

Enables or disables the Interrupt
Remapping.

Enables or disables the Coherency
Support.

Enabled
Disabled

Yes
No

Enabled
Disabled

Enabled
Disabled

Disabled

PassThrough
DMA

VT-d for Port 3/5 Enables and disables VT-d support for

Enables or disables PassThrough
DMA.

port 3 and port 5 through ATSR
structures in the ACPI Tables.

Enabled
Disabled

Enabled
Disabled

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System Acoustic & Performance Configuration

Parameter Description Options

Open-loop Thermal
Throttle

Temperature
Chassis inlet

Temperature Rise
Air speed to the

DIMMs
System Altitude
Pitch between

DIMMs

Enables or disables Open-loop
Thermal Throttle.

User-defined items. Use the number keys to input
the desired value.

Enabled
Disabled

Parameter Description Options

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Close-loop Thermal
Throttle

Temperature
hysteresis

Temperature
guardband

Temperature
Chassis inlet

Temperature Rise
Air speed to the

DIMMs
System Altitude
Pitch between

DIMMs

FAN Speed Control Enables or disables fan speed control. Enabled

Enables or disables Close-loop
Thermal Throttle.

User-defined items. Use the number keys to input
the desired value.

Enabled
Disabled

Disabled

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Power menu

Parameter Description Options

Deep Power Off
Mode

Power On by RTC
Alarm

Power On by PCI
& PCIE

Power On by
Modem Ring

Wake Up by USB
KB/Mouse

Enables or disables the Deep Power Off
Mode.

Sets the system to wake up from an
RTC alarm.

Sets the system to wake up when a PCI
or PCIE device is detected.

Sets the system to wake up when an
incoming call is detected on the
modem.

Sets the system to wake up when
action on the USB keyboard or mouse
is detected.

Enabled
Disabled

On
Off

Enabled
Disabled

Enabled
Disabled

Enabled
Disabled

Parameter Description Options

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After Power
Failure

Defines the power state to resume to
after the system shuts down due to
interruption in AC power.

When set to Last State, the system will
return to the active power state prior
to the shutdown.

When set to Stay Off, the system
remains off after power shutdown.

Last State
Stay Off
Power ON

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Security menu

The Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system
from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords.

There are three types of passwords that you can set:

• Supervisor password
Entering this password will allow the user to access and change all

settings in the Setup Utility.

• User password
Entering this password will allow a user to enter the Setup menus,

but not have the rights to make changes.

• Power-on password
When the Password on Boot field is enabled, a password will be

required to boot up the server.

Parameter Description Options

Supervisor
Password Is

User Password Is This parameter indicates whether a user

This parameter indicates whether a
supervisor password has been assigned.

password has been assigned.

Clear
Enabled

Clear
Enabled

Parameter Description Options

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Set Supervisor
Password

Set User
Password

Password On
Boot

Power Button
Lockout

Clear Case Open
Status

TPM Support TPM, stands for Trusted Platform Module.

Current TPM
Sate

Change TPM
State

Press <Enter> to configure the supervisor password.

Press <Enter> to configure the user password.

Select Enabled to activate security check
during POST.

Press <Enter> to clear the case open
status.

A Trusted Platform Module provides
function for secure generation of
cryptographic keys, the ability to limit the
use of cryptographic keys, as well as a
hardware pseudo-random number
generator.

Displays the current TPM State status.

Changes the TPM state. No

Enabled
Disabled

Enabled
Disabled

Enabled
Disabled

Change
Enable &

Activate
Deactivate

& Disable
Clear

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Setting a system password

1 Use the up/down keys to select a password parameter (Set

Supervisor Password or Set User Password), then press <Enter>.
A password box will appear.

2 Type a password then press <Enter>.

The password may consist of up to eight alphanumeric characters
(A-Z, a-z, 0-9).

3 Retype the password to verify the first entry then press <Enter>

again.

4 Press <F10>.
5 Select Yes to save the new password and close the Setup Utility.

Changing a system password

1 Use the up/down keys to select a password parameter (Set

Supervisor Password or Set User Password), then press <Enter>.

2 Type the original password then press <Enter>.
3 Type a new password then press <Enter>.
4 Retype the password to verify the first entry then press <Enter>

again.

5 Press <F10>.
6 Select Yes to save the modified password and close the Setup

Utility.

Removing a system password

1 Use the up/down keys to select a password parameter (Set

Supervisor Password or Set User Password), then press <Enter>.

2 Enter the current password then press <Enter>.
3 Press <Enter> twice without entering anything in the new and

confirm password fields.
After doing this, the system automatically sets the related

password parameter to Clear.

Server Management menu

Parameter Description

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System Information Displays basic system ID information, as well as BIOS

Console Redirection Displays console redirection-related settings.

Event Log
Configuration

firmware versions.
Press <Enter> to access the related submenu.

Press <Enter> to access the related submenu.

Displays basic system event log information.
Press <Enter> to access the related submenu.

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System Information

The System Information submenu is a simple display page for basic
system ID information, as well as BIOS firmware versions. Items on this
window are non-configurable.

Parameter Description Options

BMC IP Address
Source

Configures the BMC IP address source. Static

DHCP

Parameter Description Options

IP Address Determines the IP address.

IP Subnet Mask Determines the IP subnet mask.

Default Gateway Determines the default gateway address.

Console Redirection

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Parameter Description Options

BIOS
Redirection
Port

Flow Control Assigns control for the console

Baud Rate Selects the baud rate for console

Selects whether to enable console
redirection.

Console redirection enables users to
manage the system from a remote
location.

redirection flow.

redirection.

Serial Port A
Serial Port B
Disabled

None
XON/OFF
CTS/RTS

9600

19.2K

38.4K

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Parameter Description Options

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Terminal
Type

Continue
C.R. After
POST

Selects a terminal type to be used for
console redirection.

Selects whether to enable console
redirection after POST.

Event Log Configuration

VT100
VT100 8bit
PC-ANSI 7bit
VT100+ VT-UTF8
ASCII

On
Off

Parameter Description Options

Assert NMI on
SERR

Assert NMI on
PERR

Clear all Event
Logs

Enables the SERR signal to be reported as
a critical event via NMI.

Enables the PERR signal to be reported as
a critical event via NMI. The Assert NMI on
SERR option must also be enabled.

Deletes all DMI event log entries during the next system
start-up.

Enabled
Disabled

Enabled
Disabled