Acer AW2000H, AW170HQ, AW170HD, AW170H User Manual

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AW2000h Series

User Guide

AW170h F1/ AW170hd F1/ AW170hq F1

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Acer AW2000h Series User Guide

Acer AW2000h -AW170h F1/AW170hd F1/AW170hq F1

Model Number :

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

Place of Purchase:

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Information for your safety and comfort

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Safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

Turning the product off before cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device

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

• Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet.

• Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the computer.

• If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.

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CAUTION for accessibility

Be sure that the power outlet you plug the power cord into is easily accessible and located as close to the equipment operator as possible. When you need to disconnect power to the equipment, be sure to unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet.

Warnings

• Do not use this product near water.

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be seriously damaged.

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• Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product.

• To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface.

• Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack.

• This product is not suitable for use with visual display workplace devices according to B2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.

Using electrical power

• This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord.

• If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.

• Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating.

• This product's power supply is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before inserting the power supply plug. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details.

Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury.

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Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product.

• Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length.

Product servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when:

• the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed

• liquid was spilled into the product

• the product was exposed to rain or water

• the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged

• the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service

• the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions

Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Additional safety information

Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children.

Disposal instructions

Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm.

Mercury advisory

For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org.

Tips and information for comfortable use

Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury.

Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back:

• numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation

• aching, soreness or tenderness

• pain, swelling or throbbing

• stiffness or tightness

• coldness or weakness

If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and inform your company's health and safety department.

The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.

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Finding your comfort zone

Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe the following tips:

• refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture

• avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward

• stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg muscles

• take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders

• avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders

• install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach

• if you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at the center of your desk to minimize neck strain

Taking care of your vision

Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain.

Eyes

• Rest your eyes frequently.

• Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point.

• Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out.

Display

• Keep your display clean.

• Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display.

• Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity.

• Eliminate glare and reflections by:

• placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or

any light source

• minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds

• using a task light

• changing the display's viewing angle

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• using a glare-reduction filter

• using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the display's top front edge

• Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle.

• Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended periods of time.

Developing good work habits

Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive:

• Take short breaks regularly and often.

• Perform some stretching exercises.

• Breathe fresh air as often as possible.

• Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body.

Warning! We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed. If this is unavoidable, work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises.

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Regulations and safety notices

FCC notice

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the device and receiver.

• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.

Notice: Shielded cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. In compliance with FCC regulations, use shielded cables to connect to other computing devices. A duallink cable is recommended for DVI output.

Notice: Peripheral devices

Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class A limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer.

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Operation conditions

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Notice: Canadian users

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Compliant with Russian regulatory certification

Notice for Australia

For safety reasons, only connect headsets with a telecommunications compliance label. This includes customer equipment previously labelled permitted or certified.

Notice for New Zealand

1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates

only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services.

2 This equipment is not capable, under all operating conditions, of correct

operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed. Telecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances.

3 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit

requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications:

a There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number

within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and

b The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 30

seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the next call attempt.

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4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit

requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is not less than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning of another.

5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's

111 Emergency Service.

6 This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is

DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing.

7 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is connected to the same line as

other equipment, may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a false answer condition. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT contact the telecom Fault Service.

8 This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to

another device connected to the same line.

9 Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate. Please

ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is available for emergency use.

Notice: BSMI

Laser compliance statement

The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

Appareil à laser de classe 1 Attention : Radiation laser visible et invisible en cas d’ouverture. Éviter toute exposition aux rayons.

Laserprodukt der Klasse 1 Achtung: Beim Öffnen werden unsichtbare Laserstrahlen freigelegt. Setzen Sie sich diesen Strahlen nicht aus.

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Prodotto laser di classe 1 Attenzione: Radiazioni laser invisibili in caso d’apertura. Evitare l’esposizione ai raggi.

Producto láser de Clase 1 Precaución: Cuando está abierta, hay radiación láser. Evite una exposición al haz de luz.

Produto Laser de Classe 1 Precaução: Radiação laser invisível quando aberto. Evite exposição ao feixe.

Laserproduct klasse 1 Voorzichtig: Onzichtbare laserstraling indien geopend. Voorkom blootstelling aan straal.

Digital audio output statement

The optical connector contains no laser or light emitting diode (LED) more than Class I.

Radio device regulatory notice

Note: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth only.

General

This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Below information is for products with such devices.

Declaration of Conformity for EU countries

Hereby, Acer, declares that this system is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

List of applicable countries

This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use. For further information, please contact local office in the country of use. Please see http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/rtte/implem.htm for the latest country list.

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

1 System tour 1

System notes 2

Nodes 2 System power 2 SATA backplane, drives and RAID 2

External and internal structure 3

Front panel 3 Rear panel 5 Internal components 7

Mainboard 8

2 System setup 15

Setting up the system 16

Pre-installation requirements 16 Connecting peripherals 17 Turning on the system 18

Power-on problems 19 Configuring the system OS 20 Turning off the system 21

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3 System upgrades 23

Installation precautions 24

ESD precautions 24

Pre-installation instructions 24

Post-installation instructions 25 Configuring the storage devices 26

Accessing the drive bays 26

Hard disk drive configuration guidelines 26 Installing and removing the power supply 30

Power supply failure 31 Replacing a server node 33 Installing an expansion card 34

Installing a PCI add-on card 34 Opening the server 36

Installing and removing the air duct 37 Replacing a system fan 38 Replacing the processor and heatsink 39

Removing the heatsink 40

Installing a heatsink 41

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Upgrading the processor 43

Upgrading the system memory 46

System memory interface 46 Memory population guide 46

4 System BIOS 55

Introduction 56

The BIOS setup utility 56 Changing configuration data 57

Main setup 57

System Overview 57

Advanced Settings 58

Boot Features 59 Power configuration 59 Processor & Clock Options 59

Advanced Chipset Control 62 Security Settings 75 Server Management Settings 77

Product Information 77

IP Address 78

Remote Access Configuration 78

Event Log Configuration 79 Boot 80

Boot Device Priority 80

Hard Disk Drives 81

Removable Drives 81

CD/DVD Drive 81

Retry Boot Devices 81 Exit Options 82

5 System troubleshooting 83

Resetting the system 84 Initial system startup problems 84 Initial troubleshooting checklist 85 Hardware diagnostic testing 86

Checking the boot-up status 86

Verifying the condition of the storage devices 87

Confirming loading of the operating system 87 Specific problems and corrective actions 88

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Appendix A Server management tools 93

Server management overview 94 RAID configuration utilities 95

Intel onboard SATA RAID Creation 95 Adaptec onboard SATA RAID Creation 96

Appendix B Rack mount configuration 99

Rack installation information 100

System rack installation 102 Vertical mounting hole pattern 103

Installing the system into the rack 104

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console 111

Using Acer Smart Console 112

Software requirements 112 Accessing Acer Smart Console 113 Acer Smart Console user interface 114

System Information 114

Server Health 115

Configuration 117

Remote Control 127

Launch SOL 129

Virtual Media 130

Maintenance 132

KVM function description 133

Exit 139

Index 147

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System notes

The AW2000h is a 2U twin server system. With four mainboards incorporated into a single chassis acting as four separate nodes, there are several points you should keep in mind.

The server has an integrated dual-port Gigabit Ethernet which supports Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (IOAT), iSCSI boot, Virtual Machine Device Queues (VMDq) and PCI-SIG SR-IOV implementation.

Each node can be installed with one or two CPUs, different memory capacities, different number and capacities of HDDs.

Nodes

Each mainboard acts as a separate node in the system. As independent nodes, each may be powered off and on without affecting the others. In addition, each node is a hot-pluggable unit that may be removed from the rear of the chassis. The nodes are connected to the server backplane by means of an adapter card.

System power

A single power supply provides the power for two serverboards. Each serverboard however, can be shut down independently of the other using the power button on its own control panel. An additional power supply module is needed for a fully configured system with four serverboards.

SATA backplane, drives and RAID

As a system, the AW2000h supports up to twelve SATA drives. There are three hard drives per node in the system. A single SATA backplane works to apply system-based control for power and fan speed functions, yet at the same time logically connects a set of three SATA drives to each serverboard. Consequently, RAID setup is limited to a three-drive scheme (RAID cannot be spread across all twelve drives).

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External and internal structure

Front panel

The illustration below shows the system front panel.

Item Icon Component

1 Power button/indicator

2 LAN activity indicator

3 Status/fault indicator

4 System ID button/indicator

5 Three 3.5-inch hot-plug drive bays (A0 to A2) for node A

6 Three 3.5-inch hot-plug drive bays (B0 to B2) for node B

7 Three 3.5-inch hot-plug drive bays (C0 to C2) for node C

8 Three 3.5-inch hot-plug drive bays (D0 to D2) for node D

9 Hot-plug HDD activity indicator

10 Hot-plug HDD status indicator

11 Server node D control panel

12 Server node C control panel

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Item Icon Component

13 Server node A control panel

14 Server node B control panel

15 Thumbscrews for securing server to rack

Front panel LED indicator status

LED indicator LED color LED state Status

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Power indicator

Status/fault indicator

LAN activity indicator

System ID indicator

Green On S0: Power ON

Green Blinking (1 Hz at

50% duty cycle)

N/A Off S4

N/A Off S5

Red On Overheat

Red Flashing 1 Hz Fan fail

Red Off Normal

Green On LAN Link / No Access

Green Blinking LAN Access

N/A Off Disconnect / Idle

Blue On System ID button

Blue Blinking IPMI-activated system

S1: Sleep

pressed

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Rear panel

No. Component

1 Server node module handle

2 Server node D

3 Server node release tab

4 Power supply module release latch

5 Dummy power supply module

6 Power supply module handle

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

8 PCI expansion slot

9 Server node B

10 Server node A

11 System ID switch

12 InfiniBand port QSFP connector (only available for AW170hd F1

and AW170hq F1)

13 Monitor port

14 Serial port (COM 1)

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

16 USB 2.0 ports

17 Power socket

18 Server node C

19 Server node D

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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 drives

2 System fan modules

3Memory modules

4 Air duct

5 PCI riser board bracket assembly

6 Mainboard

7 Power supply module

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Mainboard

Both the AW170hd F1 and AW170hq F1 include an InfiniBand port at DDR (dual data rate) and QDR (quad data rate) speeds, respectively. InfiniBand is a scalable serial communications link intended for connecting processors with high-speed peripherals. (InfiniBand requires a QSFP connector.)

Model Variations

AW170h F1 AW170hd F1 AW170hq F1

InfiniBand Connector No Yes Yes

DDR InfiniBand No Yes No

QDR InfiniBand No No Yes

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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 SW1 Unit identifier switch

2 JRST1 Alarm reset header

3 InfiniBand InfiniBand connector QSFP connector (only

available for AW170hd F1 and AW170hq F1).

4 VGA Video port

5 JPSK1 Internal speaker/buzzer header

6 COM1 COM1 serial port

7 LAN1/2 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) ports

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8 USB0/1,

USB 2/3

9 IPMI LAN Dedicated IPMI LAN port

10 JPL1/JPL2 LAN1/2 Enable/Disable

11 JPG1 VGA Enable/Disable

12 IPMB IPMB header (for an IPMI card)

13 JBAT1 CMOS battery

14 P2 DIMM1B,

P2 DIMM1A, P2 DIMM2B, P2 DIMM2A, P2 DIMM3B, P2 DIMM3A,

15 FAN 1 Cooling fan header

16 CPU1 Processor 1 socket

Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports 0/1, 2/3

DDR3 sockets for processor 2

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No. Connector Description

17 P1 DIMM1B,

P1 DIMM1A, P1 DIMM2B, P1 DIMM2A, P1 DIMM3B, P1 DIMM3A,

18 JWR 12 V 20-pin power connectors

19 JF2 Proprietary slot for power, FP control and

20 CPU2 Processor 2 socket

21 Slot 1 PCI expansion slot

22 JNMI1 NMI (Non-Masked Interrupt) header

23 JWD1 Watch Dog Enable/Disable/Reset

DDR3 sockets for processor 1

I-SATA connections

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Mainboard jumper settings

No. Jumper Description Default Setting

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1 JWD1 Enable/Disable/

Reset Watch Dog

2 JBT1 Clear CMOS Instead of pins, this jumper consists

3 JPG1 Enable/Disable VGA Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

4 JPL1/

JPL2

Note: Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.

Enable/Disable LAN1/2

Pins 1-2 (Reset)

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.

Pins 1-2 (Enabled)

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Mainboard LEDs

No. LED Description

1 LE4 System ID LED indicator (rear)

2 LEB1 InfiniBand link LED indicator (only available for

3 LEB2 InfiniBand activity LED indicator (only available for

4 LE2 BMC Heartbeat LED Indicator

5 LE3 HDD/SATA LED Indicator

6 LE1 Onboard standby PWR warning LED Indicator

AW170hd F1 and AW170hq F1)

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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 for the system for maximum efficiency. Consider the following factors when choosing a site for the system:

• Near a grounded power outlet.

• Clean and dust-free.

• Stable surface free from vibration.

• Well-ventilated and away from sources of heat.

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

Package contents

Ensure you have the following items:

• Acer AW2000h system.

• Acer AW2000h 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.

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 for each node. Each node can be powered on or powered off independently. You can turn on each node at any sequence.

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.

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Power-on problems

If the system does not boot after you have applied power, check the following factors that might have caused the boot failure.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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2 System setup

Configuring the system OS

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

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

To start using Acer Smart Setup, follow the steps below. 1 Locate the Acer Smart Setup included in the system package. 2 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 DVD containing Acer

Smart Setup 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 setup window, select OS Installation. 7 Follow all onscreen instructions.

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

Note: The Windows or Linux OS disc is needed when you install the OS with the Acer 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 server component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions along with pre-installation and post-installation instructions.

ESD precautions

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pre-installation instructions

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

Warning! Failure to properly turn off the server before you start installing components may cause serious damage. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician.

1 Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it. 2 Unplug all cables from the power outlets. 3 Disconnect all telecommunication cables from their ports. 4 Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface. 5 Open the system according to the instructions on page 36.

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6 Follow the ESD precautions described in this section when

handling a server component.

Post-installation instructions

Perform the steps below after installing a server component. 1 See to it that all components are installed according to the

described step-by-step instructions.

2 Reinstall all components or cable that have been previously

removed. 3 Reinstall the top cover. 4 Reconnect the necessary cables. 5 Turn on the system.

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Configuring the storage devices

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

Accessing the drive bays

Since 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 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 SATA HDDs. To purchase a 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.

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• The hard disk drive carriers must be installed in the following

Node B control panel

Node D control panel

Node A control panel

Node C control panel

Drive bays for node A

Drive bays for node B

Drive bays for node C

Drive bays for node D

order:

Bay no. Description

Node A HDD A0 to A2

Node B HDD B0 to B2

Node C HDD C0 to C2

Node D HDD D0 to D2

Three 3.5-inch hot-plug drive bays controlled by node A

Three 3.5-inch hot-plug drive bays controlled by node B

Three 3.5-inch hot-plug drive bays controlled by node C

Three 3.5-inch hot-plug drive bays controlled by node D

Determining drive status

Each HDD carrier features two status LED indicators (see page 4) to display the hard drive status. If you are replacing a failed HDD, determine which drive has failed by checking the status LED indicators.

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Description

HDD present no access Off Off

HDD access Blink Off

Blue Red

Removing a hard disk drive with carrier

1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 24. 2 Remove the carrier with failed HDD.

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

3 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 25.

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Installing a hard disk drive with carrier

1 Slide the HDD carrier all the way into the drive bay. 2 Close the HDD carrier lever and push the HDD carrier until it locks

into place.

3 Lock the HDD carrier.

4 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 25.

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Installing and removing the power supply

The server has two power supply module bays on the rear panel that accept hot-pluggable power supply modules. The system ships out with only a single power supply module installed. You have the option to purchase an extra power supply module to provide the system with a hot-plug power source.

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! 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 1200-/1400-watt power supply capable of operating at 100 to 140/180 to 240 input volts (can be upgraded with second power module for hot-plug capability).

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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

Caution! Power supply hot-plug operations should be performed only if a failure occurs in the power supply.

Press all main power buttons 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 failed or

dummy power supply module from the chassis.

(2) Use the handle to pull the power supply module out of the

server.

3 Install a new power supply module of the exact same model. 4 Push the new power supply module into the power supply bay

until it clicks into place.

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5 Plug the AC power cord back into the module and power up the

server by pushing the power on buttons for all nodes.

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Replacing a server node

If you need to replace a server node module, follow these steps: 1 Turn off the power to the node module. 2 Press the tabs (1) on both sides and use the handles (2) to pull out

and remove the node module.

3 Insert a new node module into the vacated server node bay.

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Installing an expansion card

Your server has two preinstalled riser cards designed specifically for use in the 1U rackmount chassis. These riser cards allow two low-profile PCI Express x16 cards to fit inside the chassis.

Installing a PCI add-on card

A riser card has already been preinstalled into each serverboard. Perform the following steps to add a PCI add-on card:

1 Remove the server node (see steps 1 and 2 in “Replacing a server

node” on page 33).

2 Open the locking tab (1) on the PCI slot shield. 3 Remove the PCI slot shield (2).

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4 Insert the add-on card (3) into the PCI slot. 5 Secure the add-on card with the locking tab (4).

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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 24.

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 24.

1 Remove the two screws securing the cover to the chassis. 2 Lift the cover off the chassis.

3 Put the top cover aside for reinstallation later.

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Installing the top cover

1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 24. 2 Install the top cover.

(1) Align the top cover tabs with the slots on the chassis. (2) Close the top cover.

3 Replace the two screws on the top cover.

Installing and removing the air duct

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

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

• Removing and installing a processor

• Removing and installing a memory module

Installing the air duct

1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 24. 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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Removing the air duct

1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 24. 2 Lift the air duct from the chassis.

Replacing a system fan

The system has a total of four high-performance 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 24.

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. (2) Pull up the fan module and detach it from the chassis.

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4 Install the new fan module.

(1) Insert the new fan module into the chassis. (2) Connect the fan cable.

5 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 25.

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 plastic CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins is bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately.

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Removing the heatsink

Warning! We do not recommend 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 Using a screwdriver, loosen the heatsink screws from the

mainboard.

3 Lift the heat sink away from the processor.

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4 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.

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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.

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Upgrading the processor

Processor configuration guidelines

Each server node supports two LGA 1366 processor sockets supporting dual-core 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 40). 2 Release then lift the load lever. 3 Open the retention plate to expose the socket body.

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(3) Grasp the installed processor by its edges and lift it out of its

socket.

(4) Store the old processor inside an anti-static bag. 4 Remove the new processor from its protective packaging. 5 Install the new processor.

(1) Hold the processor by its edges. 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.

6 Apply the thermal interface material.

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

both the heat sink and the processor socket retention plate.

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

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

contact surfaces are still visible. 7 Install the heatsink (see “Installing a heatsink” on page 41). 8 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 25. 9 Repeat the steps above to replace the second processor.

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Upgrading the system memory

System memory interface

Each processor has three memory channels (1, 2 and 3 ) and each channel has two slots - A (PxDIMM1A, 2A, 3A in blue) and B (PxDIMM1B, 2B, 3B in black). So, the system has a total of twelve memory slots. The memory slots support DDR3-1333 registered/ unbuffered ECC memory modules.

The folllowing illustration shows the processor 1 memory slots (1) and processor 2 memory slots (2).

Memory population guide

Independent mode

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

• For a single-processor server configuration, install the processor in CPU1 socket and the memory modules in slots P1DIMM 1A to P1DIMM 3B.

• If there is a processor installed in CPU2 socket, the system will enable the slots P2DIMM 1A to P2DIMM 3B.

• It is recommended to install the DIMM modules in the following sequence:

For single processor

• Populate slot 1A first, followed by slots 2A, 3A,1B, 2B and 3B.

• The memory slots for processor 2 are not available.

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For dual processors

• Populate DIMM slots 1A of each CPU first, followed by slots 2A, 3A,1B, 2B and 3B.

• Install DIMM modules of the same type, size and manufacturer in the same colored DIMM slots.

Memory population for independent mode

Single processor configuration

Single processor

Processor 1 P1DIMM slots

Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3

Configuration1B1A2B2A3B3A

A X

B XX

C XXX

D XXXX

E XXXXXX

Dual processor configuration

Dual processors

Processor 1 P1DIMM slots Processor 2 P2DIMM slots

Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3

Configuration1B1A2B2A3B3A1B1A2B2A3B3A

A XX

B XXX

C XX XX

D XXXXXX

E XXXX XXXX

F XXXXXXXXX

G XXXXXXXXXXXX

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

2. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables.

3. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB DIMMS.

4. The size of each DIMM must be the same across the configuration.

5. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs.

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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.

• Channels 3 has no function and cannot be populated in this mode.

• Follow the population rules described in independent mode.

• DIMM modules installed in channels 1 and 2 must be identical — 1A and 2A should be the same type, size and manufacturer. 1B and 2B memory should be the same type, size and manufacturer. However, it is not necessary for slot A to have the same memory module as slot B within a channel.

• The same rule applies to processor 2.

Memory population for mirroring mode

Single processor configuration

Single processor

Processor 1 P1DIMM slots

Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3

Configuration1B1A2B2A3B3A

A X X NA NA

B XXXXNANA

Dual processor configuration

Dual processors

Processor 1 P1DIMM slots Processor 2 P2DIMM slots

Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3

Configuration1B1A2B2A3B3A1B1A2B2A3B3A

A X X NA NA NA NA

B X X NA NA X X NA NA

C XXXXNANA X XNANA

D XXXXNANAXXXXNANA

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

2. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables.

3. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB DIMMS.

4. The size of each DIMM must be the same across the configuration.

5. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs.

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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 ECC. Lockstep Channel mode is the only RAS mode that supports x8 SDDC.

• Channel 3 has no function and cannot be populated in this mode.

• Follow the population rules described in independent mode.

• The same rule applies to processor 2.

Memory population for lockstep mode

Single processor configuration

Single processor

Processor 1 P1DIMM slots

Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3

Configuration1B1A2B2A3B3A

A X X NA NA

B XXXXNANA

Dual processor configuration

Dual processors

Processor 1 P1DIMM slots Processor 2 P2DIMM slots

Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3

Configuration1B1A2B2A3B3A1B1A2B2A3B3A

A X X NA NA NA NA

B X X NA NA X X NA NA

C XXXXNANA X XNANA

D XXXXNANAXXXXNANA

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

2. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables.

3. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB DIMMS.

4. The size of each DIMM must be the same across the

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configuration.

5. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs.

Sparing mode (only supported on Intel Xeon Processor 5600 Series CPUs )

• In this mode, if the system detects degrading memory and did not crash, the data in the failed channel will be copied to the spare channel. The failed channel is then isolated and the spare channel becomes active. However, any uncorrectable error that happens before the isolation will still cause the system to 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 the independent mode.

• Sparing mode requires that all three channels use identical DIMMs. 1A, 2A and 3A should be the same type, size and manufacturer, likewise for 1B, 2B and 3B. The same rule applies to processor 2.

• Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series CPUs do NOT support the memory sparing mode.

Memory population for sparing mode

Single processor configuration

Single processor

Processor 1 P1DIMM slots

Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3

Configuration1B1A2B2A3B3A

A XXX

B XXXXXX

Dual processor configuration

Dual processors

Processor 1 P1DIMM slots Processor 2 P2DIMM slots

Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3

Configuration1B1A2B2A3B3A1B1A2B2A3B3A

A XXX

B XXXXXX

C XXXXXXXXX

D XXXXXXXXXXXX

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Density

Rank

Bit organization

Speed

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

2. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables.

3. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB DIMMS.

4. The size of each DIMM must be the same across the configuration.

5. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs.

Memory identification

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

Item Description

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

Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series CPUs support DIMM organized by 1Gb or 2Gb DRAM chips.

Rank 1R = Single Rank

Bit Organization This platform supports x4 and x8.

Speed PC3 - 6400 => DDR3- 800

2R = Dual Rank 4R = Quad Rank Note: If quad rank DIMM is used, a maximum of only two DIMMs per channel can be supported.

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

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Installing a memory module

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

1 Locate the DIMM slot on the mainboard. 2 Install the memory module.

a Align then insert the DIMM into the socket. b Push the DIMM to the socket until the retaining clips snap

inward.

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.

3 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 25. 4 Reconfigure the system memory. See “To reconfigure the system

memory” on page 53 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.

b Gently pull the DIMM upward to remove it from the DIMM

slot.

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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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 be 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

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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.

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. Highlight System 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

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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.

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

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 configuration

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 Timer: If enabled, the Watch Dog Timer will allow the system to reboot when it is inactive for more than five minutes.

Processor & Clock Options

This submenu displays the status of the processor as detected by the BIOS, including items such as the processor manufacturer, type,

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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 CMOS Setting: This option allows you to set the ratio between the CPU core clock and the FSB frequency.The default setting depends on the type of CPU installed on the motherboard. The default setting for the CPU installed in your motherboard is [18]. Press "+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value.

Note: if an invalid ratio is entered, the BIOS will restore the setting to the previous state.

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.