AR360 F1 Series
User Guide
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Acer AR360 F1 Series
User Guide
Acer AR360 F1
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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 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.
This server must be placed in a restricted access location.
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 eyestrin 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
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If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent
discomfort and/or pain related to comp uter use, consult a physician
immediately and inform your company's health and safety
department.
The following section provides tips for mor e comfortable computer
use.
Finding your comfort zone
Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monito r,
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.
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• 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
• using a glare-reduction filter
• using a display visor, such as a piece of ca rdboard 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 Tel ecom, 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 operati ng cond itio ns, 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.
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Notice: BSMI
Power Supply Unit (PSU) statement
Power supply unit (PSU) redundancy claim ensures that the system may
continue to run normally in the event one power supply unit becomes
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inoperable. Under normal operation, both power supplies share the
system loading.
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.
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
Precauçăo: Radiaçăo laser invisível quando aberto. Evite exposiçăo ao feixe.
Laserproduct klasse 1
Voorzichtig: Onzichtbare laserstraling indien geopend. Voorkom blootstelling aan
straal.
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.
1 System tour 1
Overview 2
External and internal structure 3
Front panel 3
Rear panel 6
Internal components 8
Mainboard 9
2 System setup 17
Setting up the system 18
Pre-installation requirements 18
Connecting peripherals 19
Turning on the system 20
To power on the system: 20
Power-on problems 20
Configuring the system OS 22
Turning off the system 23
3 System upgrades 25
Installation precautions 27
ESD precautions 27
Pre-installation instructions 27
Post-installation instructions 28
Removal and replacement procedures 29
Extend the server from the rack 29
Power down the server 30
Remove the server from the rack 31
Opening the server 32
Configuring the storage devic e s 34
Accessing the drive bays 34
Hard disk drive configuration guidelines 34
Determining drive status 35
Removing and installing a 2.5” hard disk drive 36
Removing and installing an optical drive 37
Installing and removing the power supply 41
Power supply failure 42
Replacing the power supply 42
Replacing a system fan 43
Replacing the processor and heatsink 45
Removing the heatsink 45
Installing a heatsink 46
Upgrading the processor 48
Contents
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Upgrading the system memory 51
Installing a memory module: 58
Removing a memory module: 60
Installing an expansion card 61
Installing a SAS card 61
Installing the right riser card 63
Rack installation information 66
System rack installation 67
Vertical mounting hole pattern 69
Installing the system into the rack 70
4 System BIOS 77
Introduction 78
The BIOS setup utility 78
Changing configuration data 78
Main setup 80
Advanced Settings 82
Boot Features 82
Processor & Clock Options 84
Advanced Chipset Control 87
IDE/SATA configuration 91
PCI/PnP configuration 94
Super IO Configuration 95
Hardware Health Configuration 96
ACPI configuration 99
Security Settings 101
System Management Settings 104
Product Information 104
Remote Access Configuration 106
DMI Event Logging 107
Boot Settings 109
Boot Device Priority 109
Hard Disk Drives 110
CD/DVD Drive 110
Exit 111
5 System troubleshooting 115
Resetting the system 116
Initial system startup problems 116
BIOS error beep codes 117
Initial troubleshooting checklist 118
Hardware diagnostic testing 119
Checking the boot-up status 119
Verifying the condition of the storage devices 120
Confirming loading of the operating system 120
Specific problems and corrective actions 121
Appendix A: Server management tools 125
Server management overview 126
RAID configuration utilities 127
Intel onboard SATA RAID Creation 127
Adaptec onboard SATA RAID Creation 128
Appendix B: Rack mount configuration 131
Rack installation information 132
System rack installation 134
Vertical mounting hole pattern 135
Installing the system into the rack 136
Appendix C: Acer Smart Console 141
Using Acer Smart Console 142
Software requirements 142
Accessing Acer Smart Console 143
Acer Smart Console user interface 144
System Information 144
Server Health 145
Configuration 147
Remote Control 157
Launch SOL 159
Virtual Media 160
Maintenance 162
KVM function description 163
Exit 169
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Index 171
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1 System tour
Overview
The AR360 F1 is a high-performance 1U rack-mount dual-socket server
that supports up to two new generations of Intel architecture
processors (Intel® Xeon 5500 series and Intel® Xeon 5600 series
processors), DDR3 memory technology, PCI Express Gen2 (5.0Gb/s)
quad onboard gigabit Ethernet controllers with Intel
Technology I/OAT, VT-d and iSCSI boot and integrated BMC
management feature.
The AR360 F1 targets medium businesses that require server solution
combined with performance, reliability and expandability to support
applications such as FTP server, file/printer server, data center, data
center and Internet/Intranet server. The AR360 F1 is a flexible and
highly reliable rack-mount server that satisfy growing businesses and
customers’ needs.
System features and support
• Eight 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hard disk drives.
• Hot-plug redundant system fans
• Dual Intel® Xeon 550 0 / 5600 processors
• Eighteen DIMM slots tha t support a maximum of 192 GB
(registered) or 48 GB (unbuffered) memory
®
I/O Acceleration
External and internal structure
Front panel
The illustration below shows the system front panel.
With 2.5-inch HDD bays
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No. Icon Component
1 Optical drive
2 System ID / status / fault indicator
3 System ID button
4 LAN2 activity indicator
5 LAN1 activity indicator
6 Power button
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No. Icon Component
7 HDD activity indicator
8 Power indicator
9 Hot-plug HDD activity indicator
10 Hot-plug HDD status indicator
11 Rack handles
12 2.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) bays
Front panel LED indicator status
LED indicator LED color LED state Status
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Power
indicator
HDD activity
indicator
Green On S0: Power ON
Green Blinking (1 Hz at
50% duty cycle)
N/A Off S4
N/A Off S5
Amber Blinking HDD access
N/A Off No access
S1: Sleep
LED indicator LED color LED state Status
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System ID /
status / fault
indicator
LAN activity
indicators
(LAN1,
LAN2)
Blue On System ID button
pressed
Blue Blinking IPMI-activated system
ID
Red On CPU overheat
Red Fast Blink (1x/sec) Fan failure
Red Slow Blink (1x/4sec) Power failure
Green On LAN Link / No Access
Green Blinking LAN Access
N/A Off Disconnect / Idle
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Rear panel
No. Component
1 Power supply modules
2 PS/2 mouse port
3 Server management port (RJ-45) (10/100 Mbps)
4 Low-profile PCI Express 2.0 x8 (x8 link) expansion slot
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5 Full-height PCI Express 2.0 x16 (x16 link) expansion slot
6 Flex I/O expansion slot
7 System ID indicator
8 Gigabit LAN1 - 4 ports (10/100/1000 Mbps)
9 Monitor port
10 COM port
11 USB 2.0 ports
12 PS/2 keyboard port
Rear panel LED indicator status
LED indicator LED color LED state Status
System ID LED 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
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Green On 100 Mbps
Amber On 1000 Mbps
RJ45 LED (Right) Green On Active connection
Green Blinking Transmit/Receive activity
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Internal components
No. Component
1 System tour
1 Hard disk drive bay
2System fan modules
3 Memory modules
4 PCI riser board bracket assembly
5 Mainboard
6 Power supply module
Mainboard
The mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. It should
look like the figure shown below.
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No. Connector Description
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1 P1-DIMM3A
P1-DIMM3B
P1-DIMM3C
P1-DIMM2A
P1-DIMM2B
P1-DIMM2C
P1-DIMM1A
P1-DIMM1B
P1-DIMM1C
2 CPU2 Processor 2 socket
3 JPW1 ATX 24-pin power connector
4 JPW2/JPW3 12V 8-pin power connectors
5 FAN1 Chassis fan 1
6 JPI2C Power supply SMB bus I2C header
7 JPK1 NIC3/NIC4 LED headers
8 FAN 7 CPU2 FAN (Reserved)
9 FAN2 Chassis fan 2
10 FAN3 Chassis fan 3
DDR3 sockets for processor 1
11 IPMB1/
JIPMB2
12 FAN 4 Chassis fan 4
13 FAN 5 Chassis fan 5
14 JF1 Front panel control header
15 FAN 6 Chassis fan 6
16 T-SGPIO2 Serial General Purpose Input/Output header 2
4-pin/3-pin external BMC I2C header
No. Connector Description
17 T-SGPIO1 Serial General Purpose Input/Output header 1
18 I-SATA0~5 SATA ports
Note: I-SATA5 is reserved for an installed optical drive.
19 USB 4/5 Front panel accessible USB headers (USB4/5)
20 JL1 Chassis intrusion
21 USB 6 Front panel accessible type A USB connector USB6
22 JTPM Trusted platform module header (JP8)
23 COM2 Serial port 2 connection
24 SXB3 Left side riser card slot
25 SXB1 Left side riser card slot
26 SXB2 Right side riser card slot
27 UIOP Left side riser card slot
28 ID System ID LED
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29 LAN3/LAN4 G-bit ethernet ports 3/4
30 LAN1/LAN2 G-bit ethernet ports 1/2
31 COM1 COM1 serial connection
32 IPMI LAN IPMI dedicated LAN
33 USB 0/1 Back panel USB 0/1
34 KB/MS PS2 keyboard/mouse
35 USB 2/3 Internal 2-port USB header (USB 2/3) for tape drive
36 COM1 COM1 serial connection
37 JBT1 Onboard battery
38 SP1 Onboard buzzer
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No. Connector Description
39 FAN8 CPU1 FAN (Reserved)
40 CPU1 Processor 1 socket
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41 P2-DIMM1C
P2-DIMM1B
P2-DIMM1A
P2-DIMM2C
P2-DIMM2B
P2-DIMM2A
P2-DIMM3C
P2-DIMM3B
P2-DIMM3A
42 USB7 Front panel accessible USB headers (USB7)
DDR3 sockets for processor 2
Mainboard jumper settings
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No. Jumper Description Default Setting
1 JBT1 Clear CMOS Instead of pins, this jumper consists
2JI2C1/
JI2C2
3 JP3 ME Mode Select Pins 2~3 (disable)
4 JP5 ME Recovery Open (normal)
SMB to PCI-E slots Off (disable)
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.
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No. Jumper Description Default Setting
5 JPB BMC Enabled Pins 1~2 (enable)
6 JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1~2 (enable)
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7 JPL1/
JPL2
8 JPRST1 BMC/PHY Enable Pins 1~2 (enable)
9 JWD Watch Dog Pins 1~2 (reset)
GLAN1/GLAN2
Enable
Note: Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.
Pins 1~2 (enable)
Mainboard LEDs
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No. LED Description State Status
1 D20 BMC heartbeat
LED
2 LE1 Standby power
LED
3 LE11 System ID LED Solid blue System ID
Green blinking Normal
Solid green Power on
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1 System tour
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 fo r
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 AR360 system
• Acer AR360 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.
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Connecting peripherals
Caution: The server operates on 100-127/200-240 VAC only. Do not
connect the system to an incorrect voltage source.
Refer to the illustration below for specific connection instructions on
the peripherals you want to connect to the system.
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
thefollowing factors that might have caused the boot failure.
• The external power cord may be loosely connected.
Check the power cord connection from the power so urce 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.
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• 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 Server Manager software,
contact your local Acer representative.
To start using Smart Setup, follow the steps below.
1 Locate the Smart Setup included in the system package.
2 If an optional DVD drive is not installed in the server, connect an
external DVD drive to your system. Press the Stop/Eject button on
the DVD drive to eject the disc tray.
3 When the disc tray slides open, insert the Smart Setup DVD 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: The Windows or Linux OS disc is needed when you install
the OS with the Smart Setup.
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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 serv er component, we recommend that you read
the following sections. These sections c ontain 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 touc h 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.
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4 Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface.
5 Open the system according to the instructions on page 32
6 Follow the ESD precautions described in this section when
handling a server component.
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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.
Removal and replacement procedures
Required tools
You need the following items for some procedures:
• T-10/T-15 Torx screwdriver (included with the server)
Preparation procedures
To access some components and perform certain service procedures,
you must perform one or more of the
following procedures:
• Extend the server from the rack
If you are performing service procedures in an Acer branded, telco,
or third-party rack cabinet, you can use the locking feature of the
rack rails to support the server and gain access to internal
components.
For more information about telco rack solutions, refer to the
RackSolutions.com website
• Power down the server
If you must remove a server from a rack or a non-hot-plug
component from a server, power downthe server.
• Remove the server from the rack
If the rack environment, cabling configuration, or the server
location in the rack creates awkward conditions, remove the server
from the rack.
• Access the product rear panel
If you are performing certain service procedures, access the
product rear panel
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Extend the server from the rack
1 If the server is screwed into the rack, remove the screws and set
them aside.
2 Grasp the handles and extend the server from the rack.
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Warning! To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment
damage, be sure that the rack is adequately stabilized before
extending a component from the rack.
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3 After performing the installation or maintenance procedure, slide
the server back into the rack, and then press the server firmly into
the rack to secure it in place.
Warning! To reduce the risk of personal injury, be careful when
pressing the server rail- release latches and sliding the server into
the rack. The sliding rails could pinch your fingers.
4 If necessary, secure the server to the rack with the screws you
removed in step 1.
Power down the server
Warning! To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or
damage to the equipment, remove the power cord to remove
power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby button
does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power
supply and some internal circuitry remain active until AC power is
removed.
Important: If installing a hot-plug device, it is not necessary to
power down the server.
1 Back up the server data.
2 Shut down the operating system as directed by the operating
system documentation.
Note: If the operating system automatically places the server in
Standby mode, omit the next step.
3 Press the Power On/Standby button to place the server in Standby
mode. When the server activates Standby power mode, the system
power LED changes to amber.
Important: Pressing the UID button illuminates the blue UID LEDs
on the front and rear panels. In a rack environment, this feature
facilitates locating a server when moving between the front and
rear of the rack.
4 Disconnect the power cord.
The system is now without power.
Remove the server from the rack
To remove the server from a third-party rack:
1 Power down the server.
2 Extend the server from the rack
3 Disconnect the cabling and remove the server from the rack. For
more information, refer to the documentation that ships with the
rack mounting option.
4 Place the server on a sturdy, level surface.
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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 27.
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 27.
1 Press and hold the two release buttons.
2 Slide the cover toward the rear of the chassis.
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 27.
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 fr ont of the chassis until it
is fully closed.
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Configuring the storage devices
The system supports up to four 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS/SATA 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 eight drive carriers must remain in the
chassis to maintain proper airflow.
Hard disk drive configuration guidelines
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.
• 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 hard disk drive carriers must be installed in the following
order:
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Determining 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.
2.5” HDD
Description
Onboard SATA RAID Green Red
HDD present no access Off Off
HDD access Blink Off
RAID add-on card with SGPIO
HDD present no access SAS: On
SATA: Off
HDD access Blink
HDD failure On
HDD removal Off Off
HDD insertion and rebuilding Blin k 1Hz
HDD locate Blink 4Hz
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Removing and installing a 2.5” hard disk drive
Removing a 2.5” hard disk drive with carrier
1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 27.
2 Remove the carrier with failed HDD.
3 Remove the HDD carrier.
(1) Unlock the HDD carrier latch.
(2) Slide the HDD carrier latch to release the lever.
(3) Pull the lever up.
(4) Grasp the lever and pull the carrier from the chassis.
4 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 28.
Installing a 2.5” hard disk drive with carrier
1 Slide the HDD carrier all the way into the drive bay.
2 Use the lever to push the HDD carrier into the chassis until it locks
in place, then close the HDD carrier lever.
3 Lock the HDD carrier.
Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 28
Removing the 2.5” Carrier Cage
1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 27.
2 Observe the Pre-installation instructions on page 27.
3 Unplug the power and data cables from the cage drives.
4 Remove the four screws of the HDD cage (1).
5 Slide the HDD cage out of the system chassis (2).
6 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 28.
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Removing and installing an optical drive
The system supports a slim SATA optical drive.
Removing an optical drive
1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 27.
2 Observe the Pre-installation instructions on page 27.
3 Unplug the power and data cables from the drive (1),(2).
4 Locate the locking tab at the rear of the drive.
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5 Pull the tab away from the drive and push the drive out of the
system.(3)
Installing an optical drive
1 Remove the ODD slot cover if present.
2 Insert the ODD into the system chassis. The drive is properly
inserted if you hear a click and the locking tab locks into place (1).
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3 Plug the power and data cables to the new optical drive (2), (3).
4 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 28.
Note: I-SATA5 port is reserved for connecting to the installed
optical drive.
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Installing and removing the power supply
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage to the equipment, the installation of power
supply modules should be referred to individuals who
are qualified to service server systems and are trained
to deal with equipment capable of generating
hazardous energy levels.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from
hot surfaces, observe the thermal labels on each power
supply module. You can also consider wearing
protective gloves.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from
electric shock hazards, do not open the power supply
modules. There are no serviceable parts inside the
module.
Caution! Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic
components. Make sure that you are properly
grounded before handling a power supply module.
Caution! Due to chassis airflow disruption, a power
supply bay should never be vacant for more than two
minutes when the server is powered on. Exceeding five
minutes might cause the system to exceed the
maximum acceptable temperature and possibly
damage the system components.
Caution! The power supply is only hot-pluggable if you
have a redundant system with two power supplies
installed. If you only have one power supply installed,
before removing or replacing the power supply, you
must first take the server out of service, turn off all
peripheral devices connected to the system, turn off
the system by pressing the power button, and unplug
the AC power cord from the system or wall outlet.
The server has a single 700-Watt power supply, capable of operating at
100 - 240 input volts.
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Power supply failure
If the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will
need to replace the power supply unit. Replacement units can be
ordered directly from Acer.
Replacing the power supply
Press the main power button on the front of the chassis and then
unplug the AC power cord to completely remove power from the
system before removing the power supply.
1 Remove the AC power cord from the power supply.
2 Remove the power supply module.
(1) Press the power supply release latch to release the power
supply module from the chassis.
(2) Use the handle to pull the failed power supply module
out of the server.
3 Install a new power supply module with the exact same model.
4 Push the new power supply module into the power bay until it
clicks into place.
5 Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the
server by pushing the power on button.
Replacing a system fan
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The system has four 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 27.
Warning! The system fan becomes 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 from the mainboard (1)
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(2) Push the fan clip handles inwards and pull the fan up and
away from the chassis.(2)
4 Install the new fan module.
(1) Insert the new fan into the chassis and push downwards
until firmly seated.
(2) Connect the fan cable to the mainboard.
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5 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 28.
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 and fan only.
• Make sure to install the serverboard into the chassis before you
install the CPU heatsinks.
• When receiving a serverboard without a processor pre-installed,
make sure that the plast ic CPU socket cap is in place and none of
the socket pins is bent; otherwise, contact your retailer
immediately.
Removing the heatsink
Warning! It is not recommended that the CPU or the heatsink be
removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink,
please follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the
CPU or the CPU socket.
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1 Remove power from the system and unplug the AC power cord
from the power supply.
2 Observe the pre-installation instructions on page page 27.
3 Disconnect the heatsink fan wires from the CPU fan header.
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4 Using a screwdriver, loosen the heatsink screws from the
mainboard.
5 Lift the heat sink away from the processor.
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6 Lay down the heat sink in an upright position — with the thermal
patch facing upward. Do not let the thermal patch touch the work
surface.
Installing a heatsink
Caution: The heat sink has a thermal interface material (TIM) on
the underside. Use caution so that you do not damage the TIM. If
a protective film is installed on the TIM, remove it.
1 Remove power from the system and unplug the AC power cord
from the power supply.
2 Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die;
the required amount has already been applied.
3 Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting
holes are aligned with those on the (preinstalled) heatsink
retention mechanism.
4 Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e. the #1 and the #2 screws) until
just snug. Do not fully tighten the screws or you may damage the
CPU.)
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5 Add the two remaining screws then finish the installation by fully
tightening all four screws.
6 Observe the post-installation instructions on pagepage 28.
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Upgrading the processor
Processor configuration guidelines
The server supports two LGA 1366 processor sockets supporting dualcore or quad-core Intel Xeon processors. The supplied processors may
be upgraded or additional processors installed.
Observe the following guidelines when replacing or installing a
processor.
• Processor 1 socket must always be populated. If no processor is
installed in this socket, the system will fail to boot.
• Before removing a processor, make sure to back up all important
system files.
• When installing a second processor, make sure it has same
stepping and frequency specifications as the default processor.
• Handle the processor and the heat sink 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) Remove the heatsink (see “Removing the heatsink” on
page page 45).
(2) Release then lift the load lever.
(3) Open the retention plate to expose the socket body.
(4) Grasp the installed processor by its edges and lift it out of
its socket.
(5) Store the old processor inside an anti-static bag.
7 Remove the new processor from its protective packaging.
8 Install the new processor.
(1) Hold the processor by its edges. Make sure the alignment
tabs on the socket fit the two notch located on the edge
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.
(2) Insert the new processor in the socket.
(3) Close the retention plate.
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(4) Engage the load lever back into place.
9 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.
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Make sure that only a very thin layer is applied so that
both contact surfaces are still visible.
10 Install the heatsink (see “Installing a heatsink” on page page 46).
11 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page page
28.
12 Repeat the steps above to replace the second processor.
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Upgrading the system memory
System memory interface
The system has eighteen DIMM slots. Each CPU controls nine slots. The
DIMM slots support DDR3-1333 registered/unbuffered ECC memory
modules. For single rank and dual rank RDIMM, a maximum 3 DIMMs
per channel and a total 18 DIMMs can be supported. For UDIMMs and
quad rank RDIMMs, only 2 DIMMs per channel are supported and
maximum total 12 DIMMs.
• Each CPU has three memory channels (channel 1, 2 and 3).
• Each channel has 3 slots.
To maximize the memory performance, the DIMM modules should be
installed as balanced as possible among processors and memory
channels. And slots with the same slot number across memory channels
should be populated with identical DIMM.
Independent Mode
Independent mode single processor configuration:
Channel 1
DIMM slots
Configuration 1C 1B 1A 2C 2B 2A 3C 3B 3A
AX
BXX
CXXX
DXXXX
EXXXXXX
F XXXXXXXXXSR, DR RDIMMS
Notes: 1. Place DIMMs in “X” location.
2. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables.
Channel 2
DIMM slots
Channel 3
DIMM slots
Notes
ONLY
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3. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB DIMMs.
4. DIMM modules support 8 GB and 16 GB DIMMs (support
depends on availability).
5. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs.
6. 3-DIMM per channel configuration is only available for
single/dual rank RDIMM.
Indepdent mode dual processor configuration:
CPU1 CPU2
1C 1B 1A 2C 2B 2A 3C 3B 3A 1C 1B 1A 2C 2B 2A 3C 3B 3A
Config
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A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
XX
XXX
XX XX
XXXXXX
XX XX XX XX
XXXXXXXXX
XX XX XX XX XX XX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Note: 1. Place DIMMs in “X” location. DIMM population must
correspond to the above tables.
2. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB DIMMs.
3. DIMM modules support 8 GB and 16 GB DIMMs (support
depends on availability).
4. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs.
5. 3-DIMM per channel configuration is only available for
single/dual rank RDIMM.
Mirroring mode
• For mirroring mode, the memory contains a primary image and a
copy of the primary image. Therefore, the effective size of
memory is reduced by at least one-half.
• Channel 3 has no function and can't be populated in this mode.
• Follow the population rules described in independent mode.
• Mirroring mode needs the channel 1 & channel 2 with identical
DIMM. DIMM slot populations within a channel do not have to be
identical but the same DIMM slot location across channel 1 and
channel 2 must be the same. DIMM1A and DIMM2A should be the
same type, size and manufacturer. DIMM1B and DIMM2B memory
should be the same type, size and manufacturer. DIMM1C and
DIMM2C memory should be the same type, size and manufacturer.
• Same rule is applied to the CPU2.
Mirroring mode single processor configuration:
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Channel 1
DIMM slots
Configuration 1C 1B 1A 2C 2B 2A 3C 3B 3A
AXXNANANA
BXXXXNANANA
C X X X X X X NA NA NA SR, DR RDIMMS
Channel 2
DIMM slots
Channel 3
DIMM slots
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 and 16 GB DIMMs (support
depends on availability).
5. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs.
6. 3-DIMM per channel configuration is only available for
single/dual rank RDIMM.
Mirroring mode dual processor configuration:
CPU1 CPU2
1C 1B 1A 2C 2B 2A 3C 3B 3A 1C 1B 1A 2C 2B 2A 3C 3B 3A
Config
A
X X NA NA NA NA NA NA
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C
D
X X NA NA NA X X NA NA NA
X X X X NA NA NA X X NA NA NA
XX XXNANANA XX XXNANANA
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CPU1 CPU2
XXXXXXNANANA XX XXNANANA
E
XXXXXXNANANAXXXXXXNANANA
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Note: 1. Place DIMMs in “X” location. DIMM population must
correspond to the above tables.
2. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB DIMMs.
3. DIMM modules support 8 GB and 16 GB DIMMs (support
depends on availability).
4. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs.
5. 3-DIMM per channel configuration is only available for
single/dual rank RDIMM.
Lockstep mode
• In Lockstep Channel Mode, each memory access is a 128-bit data access
that spans Channel 1 and Channel 2. This is done to support SDDC for
DRAM devices with 8-bit wide data ports. The same address is used on
both channels such that an address error on any channel is detectable by
bad ECC. Lockstep Channel mode is the only RAS mode that supports x8
SDDC.
• Channel 3 has no function and can't be populated in this mode.
• Follow the population rules described in independent mode.
• Lockstep mo de needs the channel 1 & channel 2 with identical DIMM.
DIMM slot populations within a channel do not have to be identical but
the same DIMM slot location across channel 1 and channel 2 must be the
same. DIMM1A and DIMM2A should be the same type, size and
manufacturer. DIMM1B and DIMM2B memory should be the same type,
size and manufacturer. DIMM1C and DIMM2C memory should be the
same type, size and manufacturer.
• Same rule is applied to the CPU2.
Lockstep mode single processor configuration:
Channel 1
DIMM slots
Configuration 1C 1B 1A 2C 2B 2A 3C 3B 3A
AXXNANANA
BXXXXNANANA
Channel 2
DIMM slots
Channel 3
DIMM slots
Notes
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Channel 1
DIMM slots
Configuration 1C 1B 1A 2C 2B 2A 3C 3B 3A
C X X X X X X NA NA NA SR, DR RDIMMS
Channel 2
DIMM slots
Channel 3
DIMM slots
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 and 16 GB DIMMs (support
depends on availability).
5. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs.
6. 3-DIMM per channel configuration is only available for
single/dual rank RDIMM.
Lockstep mode dual processor configuration:
CPU1 CPU2
1C 1B 1A 2C 2B 2A 3C 3B 3A 1C 1B 1A 2C 2B 2A 3C 3B 3A
Config
A
B
C
X X NA NA NA NA NA NA
X X NA NA NA X X NA NA NA
X X X X NA NA NA X X NA NA NA
Notes
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D
E
F
XX XXNANANA XX XXNANANA
XXXXXXNANANA XX XXNANANA
XXXXXXNANANAXXXXXXNANANA
Note: 1. Place DIMMs in “X” location. DIMM population must
correspond to the above tables.
2. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB DIMMs.
3. DIMM modules support 8 GB and 16 GB DIMMs (support
depends on availability).
4. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs.
5. 3-DIMM per channel configuration is only available for
single/dual rank RDIMM.
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Sparing mode
• In this mode, if system detects degrading memory and system still
not crash, the data in failed channel will be copied to spare
channel. Failed channel is then isolated and spare channel
becomes active. But if any uncorrectable error happens before the
isolation, it will still cause the system stop normal operation.
• Channel 3 is the spare channel. Therefore, the effective size will be
reduced by one-third.
• Follow the population rules described in independent mode.
• Sparing mode need all three channe ls with identical DIMMs. 1A,
2A and 3A should be the same type, size and manufacturer. 1B, 2B
and 3B memory should be the same type, size and manufacturer.
1C, 2C and 3C memory should be the same type, size and
manufacturer. Same rule is applied to CPU2.
• Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series CPUs do NOT support the
memory sparing mode.
Sparing mode single processor configuration:
Channel 1
DIMM slots
Configuration 1C 1B 1A 2C 2B 2A 3C 3B 3A
AXXX
BXXXXXX
C XXXXXXXXXSR, DR RDIMMS
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 and 16 GB DIMMs (support
depends on availability).
5. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs.
6. 3-DIMM per channel configuration is only available for
single/dual rank RDIMM.
Channel 2
DIMM slots
Channel 3
DIMM slots
Notes
ONLY
Sparing mode dual processor configuration:
CPU1 CPU2
1C 1B 1A 2C 2B 2A 3C 3B 3A 1C 1B 1A 2C 2B 2A 3C 3B 3A
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A
B
C
D
E
F
XX X
XX XXX X
XX XX X X X X X
XX XX X X XX XX X X
XXXXXXX XX XX XX X X
XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
Note: 1. Place DIMMs in “X” location. DIMM population must
correspond to the above tables.
2. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB DIMMs.
3. DIMM modules support 8 GB and 16 GB DIMMs (support
depends on availability).
4. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs.
5. 3-DIMM per channel configuration is only available for
single/dual rank RDIMM.
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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 1GB, 2GB,4GB,8GB.
Intel Xeon Processor 5500 Series CPU supports DIMM
organized by 1Gb or 2Gb DRAM chips.
Intel Xeon 5600 Series CPU supports DIMM organized by
1Gb, 2Gb or 4Gb DRAM chip.
Rank 1R = Single Rank
2R = Dual Rank
4R = Quad Rank
Note: If quad rank DIMM is used, a maximum of only two
DIMMs per channel can be supported.
Bit
Organization
Speed PC3 - 6400 => DDR3- 800
This platform supports x4 and x8.
Note: It is not recommend to mix DIMMs with different bit
organizations in one system.
PC3 - 8500 => DDR3- 1066
PC3 - 10600 => DDR3- 1333
PC3 - 12800 => DDR3- 1600
Installing a memory module:
Warning! Memory of the identical size, speed, and organization
must be installed in the same colored DIMM slots.
1 Observe the pre-installation instructions on page 27.
2 Locate the DIMM slot on the mainboard.
3 Install the memory module.
a Align then insert the DIMM into the socket (1).
b Push the DIMM to the socket until the retaining clips snap inward (2).
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Note: The DIMM slot is slotted to ensure proper installation. If you
insert a DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket, you may
have inserted it incorrectly. Reverse the orientation of the DIMM
and insert it again.
4 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page page
28.
5 Reconfigure the system memory. See “To reconfigure the system
memory” section on page page 60 for more information.
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Removing a memory module:
Important: Before removing any DIMM from the mainboard,
make sure to create a backup file of all important data.
1 Remove the memory module.
a Press the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM slot outward to
release the DIMM (1).
b Gently pull the DIMM upward to remove it from the DIMM slot (2).
2 If you intend to install a new memory module, refer to the
previous section.
To reconfigure the system memory:
The system automatically detects the amount of memory installed. Run
the BIOS setup to view the new value for total system memory and
make a note of it.
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Installing an expansion card
Your server has a preinstalled riser card designed specifically for use in
the 1U rackmount chassis. Depending on the type of riser card
installed, you can install the following expansion cards:
• Left riser card (pre-installed)
• PCIe® 2.0 x16 slot (left)
• Acer Flex I/O slot (left)
• Right riser card (optional)
• PCIe 2.0 x8 slot (right)
Installing a SAS card
1 Observe the pre-installation instructions on page page 27.
2 Pull up the side slider (1) and remov e th e slot sh ield (2).
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3 Align the card in the system (1) then push the card into the slot (2).
4 Push the card I/O board to firmly seat it (1) and close the slider(2).
5 Connect the appropriate cables to the card.
6 Observe the post-installation instruc t ions on page page 28.
Installing the right riser card
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Important: The right side riser card should be low-profile with a
length under 5.6” (14.2cm).
Perform the following steps:
1 Observe the pre-installation instructions on page page 27.
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2 Insert the riser into the mainboard (1) and fasten the two (2)
screws (2).
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3 Slide the front locking latch in the direction shown (3) and remove
the PCI slot shield. (4)
4 Insert the add-on card into the riser card (5) and slide the slot
locking latch closed (6).
5 Observe the post-installation instructions on page 28.
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Rack installation information
Rack installation precautions
Follow the rack manufacturer's safety and installation instructions for
proper rack installation.
The following additional rack safety installation measures should be
considered:
• Anchor the equipment rack
The equipment rack must be anchored to an unmovable suitable
support to prevent the rack from falling over whe n one or more
systems are fully extended out of the rack assembly. You must also
consider the weight of any other devices in stalled in the rack
assembly. The equipment rack must be installed according to the
manufacturer's instructions.
• Main AC power disconnect
You are responsible for installing an AC power disconnect for the
entire rack unit. This main disconnec t must be readily accessible,
and it must be labeled as controlling power to the entire unit, not
just to the system(s).
• Earth ground the rack installation
To avoid the potential for an electrical shock hazard, the rack
assembly itself must be suitably earth grounded, according to your
local regional electrical codes. This typically will require the rack to
have its own separate earth ground. We recommend you consult
your local approved electrician.
• Elevated operating ambient temperature
The maximum operating temperature of the system is 35°C (95°F).
Careful consideration should be given to installing the system in
an environment compatible with the 35°C (95°F) maximum
ambient temperature.
• Reduced airflow
The amount of airflow required for the safe operation of the
equipment should not be compromised when installing the system
in a rack.
• Mechanical loading
Exercise care when mounting the system in a rack to avoid any
accidents.
• Circuit overloading
Appropriate consideration should be given when connecting the
supply circuit to the system to avoid any circuit overload. The
system name plate rating should be used when addressing
concerns about circuit overload.
System rack installation
The server should be mounted into a rack. A tool-less rack rail kit is
available for installing system to a rack cabinet.
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The figure below shows the server in a rack-mount position.
Vertical mounting hole pattern
The four vertical rails of the system rack contain mounting holes
arranged in a manner shown in the figure below:
The system occupies 2U in the rack. Count the U positions and hole
numbers from the bottom up.
The distance from the center of two holes with closer spacing to the
center of the next pair is equivalen t to 1U.
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Note: The unit of measurement used in this guide is "U"
(1U = 1.75 inches or 44.45 mm). The total sum of the heights of all
components in the rack measured in "U" cannot exceed the
height of the rack. For more information, refer to the
documentation that came with the system rack.
When installing components, you must start your measurement from
the center of the two holes with closer spacing. Otherwise, the screw
holes on the component may not match those on the rack.
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Installing the system into the rack
Caution: To minimize the chances of injuries, make sure that two
or more people help in installing the server.
To install the system into a four-post rack
1 Confirm that the left and r ight inner rails have been correctly
identified.
2 Remove the inner rails from the mounting rails.
a Extend the inner rail from the mounting rail until the rail release latch
clicks (1).
b Press the release latch (2) and slip the inner rail out.
c Do the same thing to the other mounting rail.
Caution: To avoid personal injury, care should be taken when
pressing the inner rail release latches and sliding the component
into the rack.
3 Attach the front inner rails to both sides of the server.
a Align the holes on the left and right front inner rails to the hooks on
the left and right sides of the server (1).
b Slide the rails to the front until the rails lock into place with an
audible click.
4 Attach the rear inner rails to both sides of the server.
a Align the holes on the left and right rear inner rails to the hooks on
the left and right sides of the server (2).
b Slide the rails to the front until the rails lock into place with an
audible click.
c Secure the inner rails to the server with the six screws (3).
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5 Count the U positions and hold numbers from the bottom up. The
distance from the center of two holes with closer spacing to the
center of the next pair is equivalent to 1U.
6 Install the mounting rails to the rack posts.
a Align and insert the tabs on the left and right mounting rails to the
front rack post mounting holes (1). Make certain the proper
mounting holes on rack post are selected.
b Align and insert the tabs on the left and right mounting rails to the
rear rack post mounting holes (2).
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7 Install the server into the rack. Insert the inner rails into the
mounting rails, then push the server into the rack until you hear a
click sound.
Caution: To avoid personal injury, care should be taken when
pressing the inner rail release latches and sliding the component
into the rack.
8 For security purposes, tighten the right and left thumbscrews on
the front panel to secure the server to the front of the rack as
illustrated below.
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4 System
BIOS
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4 System BIOS
Introduction
This chapter describes the BIOS Setup Utility for your server. The AMI
ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be easily updated.
This chapter describes the basic navigation of the BIOS Setup Utility
setup screens.
The BIOS setup utility
To enter the BIOS Setup Utility, press the <F2> key while the system is
booting up.
Each main BIOS menu option is described in this manual. The Main
BIOS setup menu screen has two main frames. The left frame displays
all the options that can be configured. Grayed-out options cannot be
configured. Options in blue can b e configured by you.
The right frame displays the key legend. Above the key legend is an
area reserved for a text message. When an option is selected in the left
frame, it is highlighted in white. Often a text message will accompany
it.
Note: the BIOS has default text messages built in. Acer retains the
option to include, omit or change any of these text messages.
The BIOS setup utility uses a key-based navigation system called
hotkeys. Most of the BIOS setup utility hotkeys can be used at any time
during the setup navigation process. These keys include <F1>, <F10>,
<Enter>, <Esc> and arrow keys.
Changing configuration data
The configuration data that determines the system parameters may be
changed by entering the BIOS setup utility. This setup utility can be
accessed by pressing <F2> at the appropriate time during system boot.
Starting the setup utility normally, the only visible Power-On Self-Test
(POST) routine is the memory test. As the memory is being tested, press
the <F2> key to enter the BIOS setup utility main menu. From the main
menu, you can access the other setup screens. A BIOS identification
string is displayed at the left bottom corner of the screen below the
copyright message.
Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOSrelated issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable
damage to the system. In no event shall Acer be liable for direct,
indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising
from a BIOS update. If you have to update the BIOS, do not shut
down or reset the system while the BIOS is updating. This is to
avoid possible boot failure.
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Main setup
When you first enter the BIOS setup utility, you will enter the main
setup screen. You can always return to the main setup screen by
selecting the main tab on the top of the screen. The main BIOS setup
screen is shown below.
System Overview
System Time/System Date
Use this option to change the system time and date. Highligh t Sys te m
Time or System Date using the arrow keys. Enter new values using the
keyboard. Press the <Tab> key or the arrow keys to move between
fields. The date must be entered in MM/DD/YY format. The time is
entered in HH:MM:SS format. (Note: The time is in the 24-hour format.
For example, 5:30 P.M. appears as 17:30:00.)
BIOS Build Ver: This item displays the BIOS revision used in your system.
BIOS Build Date: This item displays the date this BIOS was completed.
Processor
The BIOS will automatically display the status of the processor used in
your system and indicate the CPU type used.
Speed: This item displays the speed of the CPU detected by the BIOS.
Physical Count: This item displays the number of processors installed in
your system as detected by the BIOS.
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Logical Count: This item displays the number of CPU cores installed in
your system as detected by the BIOS.
System Memory
This displays the size of memory available in the system as detected by
the BIOS.
Populated Size
Displays the size of the memory modules installed in the system as
detected by the BIOS.
Available Size
Displays the memory available for use.
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Advanced Settings
Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the
submenu items:
Boot Features
Quick Boot: Skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed
for system boot.
Quiet Boot: Allows the bootup screen options to be modifi ed 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.
AddOn ROM Display Mode: Sets the display mode for Option ROM.
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Bootup Num-Lock: Selects the Power-on state for Numlock key.
Wait For 'F1' If Error: Forces the system to wait until the <F1> key is
pressed if an error occurs.
Interrupt 19 Capture: Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that
handles the boot disk function. When this item is set to Enabled, the
ROM BIOS of the host adaptors will capture Interrupt 19 at boot and
allow the drives that are attached to these host adaptors to function as
bootable disks. If this item is set to Disabled, the ROM BIOS of the host
adaptors will not capture Interrupt 19, and the drives attached to these
adaptors will not function as bootable devices.
Power Button Function: If set to Instant_Off, the system will power off
immediately when you press the power button. If set to
4_Second_Override, the system will power off when you press the
power button for four seconds or longer.
Restore on AC Power Loss: Use this feature to set the power state after
a power outage. Select Power-Off for the system power to remain off
after a power loss. Select Power-On for the system power to be turned
on after a power loss. Select Last State to allow the system to resume
its last state before a power loss.
Watch Dog Function: If Enabled, the Watch Dog Timer will allow the
system to reboot when it is inactive for more than five minutes.
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Processor & Clock Options
This submenu displays the status of the processor as detected by the
BIOS, including items such as the processor manufacturer, type,
frequency, CPUID, Microcode Revision, Cache L1/L2/L3, Ratio Status,
and Ratio Actual Value. The submenu also allows you to configure the
processor and clock settings.
Ratio to CMOS Setting: Select Manual to manually configure the CPU
Ratio. Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically configure the
CPU Ratio based on the processor installed on the motherboard.
C1E Support: Select Enabled to use the feature of Enhanced Halt State.
C1E significantly reduces the CPU's power consumption by reducing
the CPU's clock cycle and voltage during a Halt State.
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