Acer AR380 F1 User Manual

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AR380 F1 Series

User Guide

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User Guide

Acer AR380 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 plug as disconnecting device

Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit:

• Install the power supply u nit befo re c on nec ting th e po wer c ord 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

• 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 dr ive, 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 lo cate 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-

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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 whe n:

• 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.

This server must be placed in a restricted access location.

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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.

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

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• 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 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 th e monitor and focusing on a distant point.

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• 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

• 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.

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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 dual-link cable is recomm e nded 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.

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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.

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 NMB003 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 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.

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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 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 Precaução: Radiação laser in vis íve l quando aberto. Evite exposição ao feixe.

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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.

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

1 System tour 1

Overview 2 External and internal structure 3

Front panel 3 Rear panel 7 Internal components 9

Mainboard 10

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 26

ESD precautions 26

Pre-installation instructions 26

Post-installation instructions 27 Opening the server 28 Configuring the storage devic e s 30

Accessing the drive bays 30

Hard disk drive configuration guidelines 30

Determining drive status 31

Removing and installing a 3.5” hard disk drive 32

Removing and installing a 2.5” hard disk drive 34

Removing and installing an optical drive 37 Installing and removing the power supply 41 Power supply failure 42

Replacing the power supply 42

Removing and installing the air duct 43

Replacing a system fan 44 Replacing the processor and heatsink 46

Removing the heatsink 46

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Installing a heatsink 47 Upgrading the processor 49

Upgrading the system memory 52

Installing a memory module: 56 Removing a memory module: 57

Installing an expansion card 59

Installing a SAS card 59 Installing the rear SAS card 60 Installing the right riser card 62

4 System Bios 65

Introduction 66

The BIOS setup utility 66

Changing configuration data 66 Main setup 68 Advanced Settings 70

Boot Features 71

Processor & Clock Options 72

Advanced Chipset Control 76

IDE/SATA configuration 81

PCI/PnP configuration 84

Super IO Configuration 86

Hardware Health Configuration 87

ACPI configuration 90 Security Settings 92 System Management Settings 96

Product Information 97

Remote Access Configuration 99

DMI Event Logging 100 Boot Settings 103

Boot Device Priority 104

Hard Disk Drives 105

CD/DVD Drive 106 Exit 107

5 System troubleshooting 111

Resetting the system 112

Initial system startup problems 112 BIOS error beep codes 113 Initial troubleshooting checklist 114 Hardware diagnostic testing 115

Checking the boot-up status 115

Verifying the condition of the storage devices 115

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Confirming loading of the operating system 116

Specific problems and corrective actions 117

Appendix A: Server management tools 121

Server management overview 122 RAID configuration utilities 123

Intel onboard SATA RAID Creation 123 Adaptec onboard SATA RAID Creation 125 Configuring LSI MegaRAID SAS 8204ELP 127 MEGARAID SAS 8708EM2 RAID CREATION 129 FLEX IO LSI 1078 SAS RAID CREATION 131

Appendix B: 133

Rack installation information 135

System rack installation 137 Vertical mounting hole pattern 138

Installing the system into the rack 139

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console 145

Using Acer Smart Console 146

Software requirements 146 Accessing Acer Smart Console 147 Acer Smart Console user interface 148

System Information 148

Server Health 149

Configuration 151

Remote Control 161

Launch SOL 163

Virtual Media 164

Maintenance 166

KVM function description 167

Exit 173

Index 175

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1 System tour

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1 System tour

Overview

The AR380 F1 is a high-performance 2U 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 (IOAT), VT-d and iSCSI boot and integrated BMC management feature.

The AR380 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 AR380 F1 is a flexible and highly reliable rack-mount server that satisfy growing businesses and customers’ needs.

System features and support

• Six 3.5-inch or sixteen 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hard disk drives.

• Hot-plug system fans

•Dual Intel

• Eighteen DIMM slots that support a maximum of 192 GB (registered) or 48 GB (unbuffered) memory

Xeon 5500 / 5600 processors

I/O Acceleration

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External and internal structure

Front panel

The illustration below shows the system front panel. With 3.5-inch HDD bays

With 2.5-inch HDD bays

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No. Icon Component

1 Optical drive

2 Monitor port

3 USB 2.0 ports

4 LAN4 activity indicator

5 LAN3 activity indicator

6 System ID indicator/button

7 LAN2 activity indicator

8 LAN1 activity indicator

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9 Status/fault indicator

10 HDD activity indicator

11 Power indicator

12 Power button

13 Rack handles

14 Tape drive bay

15 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) bays

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No. Icon Component

16 Hot-plug HDD activity indicator

17 Hot-plug HDD status indicator

Front panel LED indicator status

LED indicator LED color LED state Status

Power indicator

HDD activity indicator

System ID LED / Button

Status/Fault 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

Blue On System ID button

Blue Blinking IPMI-activated system

Red On CPU overheat

Red Fast Blink (1x/sec) Fan failure

Red Slow Blink (1x/4sec) Power failure

S1: Sleep

pressed

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LED indicator LED color LED state Status

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LAN activity indicators

(LAN1, LAN2

LAN3 LAN4)

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 PS/2 keyboard port

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

5 USB 2.0 ports

6COM port

7 Monitor port

8-11 Gigabit LAN1 - 4 ports (10/100/1000 Mbps)

12 Flex I/O expansion slot

13 -14 Full-height PCI Express 2.0 x8 (x4 link) expansion slots

15 Full-height PCI Express 2.0 x16 (x8 link) expansion slot

16-18 Low-profile PCI Express 2.0 x8 (x4 link) expansion slots

19 System ID indicator

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1 System tour

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

Green On 100 Mbps

Amber On 1000 Mbps

RJ45 LED (Right) Yellow On Active connection

Yellow Blinking Transmit/Receive activity

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Internal components

No. Component

1 Hard disk drive bay

2System 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.

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No. Connector Description

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 FAN2 Chassis fan 2

9IPMB1/

JIPMB2

10 FAN3 Chassis fan 3

DDR3 sockets for processor 1

4-pin/3-pin external BMC I2C header

11 FAN4 Chassis fan 4

12 USB 2/3 Internal 2-port USB header (USB 2/3) for tape drive

13 JF1 Front panel control header

14 T-SGPIO1 Serial General Purpose Input/Output header 1

15 T-SGPIO2 Serial General Purpose Input/Output header 2

16 I-SATA0~5 SATA ports

Note: I-SATA5 is reserved for an installed optical drive.

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No. Connector Description

17 USB 4/5 Front panel accessible USB headers (USB4/5)

18 JL1 Chassis intrusion

19 USB 6 Front panel accessible type A USB connector USB6

20 JTPM Trusted platform module header (JP8)

21 COM2 Serial port 2 connection

22 SXB3 Left side riser card slot

23 SXB1 Left side riser card slot

24 SXB2 Right side riser card slot

25 UIOP Left side riser card slot

26 ID System ID LED

27 LAN3/LAN4 G-bit ethernet ports 3/4

28 LAN1/LAN2 G-bit ethernet ports 1/2

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29 VGA1 Rear VGA port

30 VGA2 Front VGA port

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 SP1 Onboard buzzer

36 JBT1 Onboard battery

37 FAN7 CPU2 FAN (Reserved)

38 FAN8 CPU1 FAN (Reserved)

39 CPU1 Processor 1 socket

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No. Connector Description

40 P2-DIMM1C

P2-DIMM1B P2-DIMM1A P2-DIMM2C P2-DIMM2B P2-DIMM2A P2-DIMM3C P2-DIMM3B P2-DIMM3A

41 USB7 Front panel accessible USB headers (USB7)

DDR3 sockets for processor 2

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Mainboard jumper settings

1 System tour

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)

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)

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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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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 AR380 system

• Acer AR380 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.

Front connections

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.

• No power comes from the grounded power outlet.

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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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2 System setup

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3 System upgrades

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3 System upgrades

Installation precautions

Before you install any serve r 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 fo llowing 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.

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4 Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface. 5 Open the system according to the instructions on page 43. 6 Follow the ESD precauti ons desc rib ed in this sect ion 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 th e necessary cables. 5 Turn on the system.

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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 26.

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 26.

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 asid e for reinstallation later.

Installing the top cover

1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 26.

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2 Insta l l 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

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order:

Determining drive status

Each HDD carrier features two status LED indicators (see page 5) 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.

3.5” HDD

2.5” HDD

Description

Onboard SATA RAID Green Red

HDD present no access Off Off

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Description

HDD access Blink Off

RAID add-on card

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 3.5” hard disk drive

Removing a 3.5” hard disk drive with carrier

1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 26. 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.

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(3) Pull the lever and slide the car r i e r fr o m the c ha s sis.

4 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 27.

Installing a 3.5” 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 until it locks into place, then

close the HDD carrier lever.

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3 Lock the HDD carrier.

4 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 27.

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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 26. 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.

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(4) Grasp the lever and pull the carrier from the chassis.

4 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 27.

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.

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3 Lock the HDD carrier.

Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 27

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Removing the 2.5” Carrier Cage

1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 26. 2 Observe the Pre-installation instructions on page 26. 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 27.

Installing the 2.5” Carrier Cage

1 Slide the HDD cage into the system chassis.

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2 Replace the four screws of the HDD cage.

3 Pug the power and data cables of the carrier hard drives. 4 Install the top cover. See page 28. 5 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 27.

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 26. 2 Observe the Pre-installation instructions on page 26. 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)

6 Remove the ODD carrier frame.

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Installing an optical drive

1 Remove the ODD slot cover if present.

2 Install the ODD carrier frame to the ODD with the four screws.

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3 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).

4 Plug the po wer and data cabl es to the new optical drive (2), (3).

5 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 27.

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 720-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.

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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.

Removing and installing the air duct

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

Removing the air duct

1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 26. 2 Lift the air duct from the chassis.

Installing the air duct

1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 26.

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2 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.

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3 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 27.

Replacing a system fan

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 26.

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.

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3 Remove the fan module.

(1) Push the fan clip handles inwards. (2) Pull the fan up and away from the chassis.

4 Install the new fan module.

(1) Insert the new fan into the chassis.

(2) Push downwards until firml y seat e d.

5 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 27.

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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 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.

1 Remove power from the system and unplug the AC power cord

from the power supply.

2 Observe the pre-installation instructions on page 26. 3 Remove the air duct. See page 43. 4 Disconnect the heatsink fan wires from the CPU fan header.

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5 Using a screwdriver, loosen the heatsink screws from the

mainboard.

6 Lift the heat sink away from the processor.

7 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.

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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.)

5 Add the two remaining screws then finish the installation by fully

tightening all four screws.

6 Install the air duct. See page 43. 7 Observe the post-installation instructions on page 27.

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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 46). (2) Release then lift the load lever. (3) Open the retention plate to expose the socket body.

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(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. 8 Remove the new processor from its protective packaging. 9 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.

10 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. 11 Install the heatsink (see “Installing a heatsink” on page 47). 12 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 27. 13 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: Single processor configuration

No. of

P11C P11B P11A P12C P12B P12A P13C P13B P13A

DIMM

2XX

3XXX

4XXXX

6XXXXXX

9* XXXXXXXXX

*SR/DR RDIMM only

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Dual processor configuration

No. of DIMM

3XXX

4XX

6XXX

8XXXX

9XXXXXX

12 XX XX XX

18* XXXXXXXXXX

No. of DIMM

4X X

6XXX

P11C P11B P11A P12C P12B P12A P13C P13B P13A P21C

P21B P21A P22C P22B P22A P23C P23B P23A

8XX XX

9XXX

12 XX XX XX

18* XXXXXXXX

*SR/DR RDIMM only 3 DIMM per channel configuration is only available for single/dual ran k

RDIMM. UDIMM and Quad rank RDIMM can only support 2 DIMM per channel.

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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.

• 3 DIMM per channel configuration i s only available fo r single/dual rank RDIMM.

• 16GB DIMM is only supported for Intel Xeon 5600 series processor.

• Please refer to the User Guide for complete population for both single and dual processor configurations.

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 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.

• 3 DIMM per channel configuration i s only available fo r single/dual rank RDIMM.

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• 16GB DIMM is only supported for Intel Xeon 5600 series processor.

• Please refer to the User Guide for complete population for both single and dual processor configurations.

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 channels 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.

• Memory sparing mode is only supported by Intel Xeon 5600 series processor. Intel Xeon 5500 series processor does NOT support the memory sparing mode.

• 3 DIMM per channel configuration i s only available fo r single/dual rank RDIMM.

• 16GB DIMM is only supported for Intel Xeon 5600 series processor.

• Please refer to the User Guide for complete population for both single and dual processor configurations.

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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.

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 26.

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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).

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 27. 5 Reconfigure the system memory. See “To reconfigure the system

memory” section on page 58 for more information.

Removing a memory module:

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

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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 2U rackmount chassis. Depending on the type of riser card installed, you can install the following expansion cards:

• Left riser card (pre-installed)

• One Acer Flex I/O (PCI-E 2.0 x8) slot

• Two full height PCI-E 2.0 x8 slots (with x4 link)

• One full height PCI-E 2.0 x16 slot (with x8 link)

• Right riser card (optional)

• Three low profile PCI-E 2.0 x8 slots (with x4 link)

Installing a SAS card

1 Observe the pre-installation instructions on page 26. 2 Unclip th e restrai ning latch and open in the direction shown

below (1).

3 Remove the slot shield (2).

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4 Insert the card.

5 Close the restraining latch.

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6 Connect the appropriate cables to the card. 7 Observe the post-installation instructions on page 27.

Installing the rear SAS card

1 Observe the pre-installation instructions on page 26.

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2 Unclip th e restrai ning latch and open in the direction shown

below (1).

3 Remove the slot shield (2).

4 Insert the card.

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5 Close the restraining latch.

6 Connect the appropriate cables to the card. 7 Observe the post-installation instructions on page 27.

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Installing the right riser card

Perform the following steps: 1 Observe the pre-installation instructions on page 26. 2 Unclip th e restrai ning latch and open in the direction shown

below.

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3 Remove the PCI slot shield.

4 Insert the add-on card into the riser card. 5 Close the restraining latch.

6 Connect the appropriate cables to the card. 7 Observe the post-installation instructions on page 27.

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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.

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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.

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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. 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:

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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. 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

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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.

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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 powe r consumption by reducing the CPU's clock cycle and voltage during a Halt State.