Acer G540 User Manual

Acer Altos G540 Series

User’s Guide

Acer Altos G540 Series User’s Guide

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Acer Altos G540 Series

Model Name : G540

Part Number: MU.R230E.001

Purchase Date:

Place of Purchase:

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Notices

FCC notice

Class A devices do not have an FCC logo or FCC IDE on the label. Class B devices have an FCC logo or FCC IDE on the label. Once the class of the device is determined, refer to the following corresponding statement.

Class A equipment

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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment 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. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at personal expense.

Class B equipment

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 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.

Notice: Peripheral devices

Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class A or Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with noncertified 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 server.

Use conditions

This part 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/Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Laser compliance statement

The CD-ROM drive in this server is a laser product. The CD-ROM 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.

Important safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.

1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use

liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

3 Do not use this product near water.

4 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product

may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

5 Slots and openings on the front and rear side of the chassis 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.

6 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.

7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this

product where persons will walk on the cord.

8 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.

9 Never push objects of any kind into this product through chassis 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 on the product.

10 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.

11 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified

service personnel under the following conditions:

a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

b If liquid has been spilled on the product.

c If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d If the product does not operate normally when the operating

instructions are followed. 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.

e If the product has been dropped or the chassis has been damaged.

f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a

need for service.

12 Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we

recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Refer battery replacement to a qualified service technician.

13 Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not

disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep batteries away from children. Promptly dispose used batteries according to regulations applicable to your area.

14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your

accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).

1 System tour 1

System specifications 3

Performance 3 Mechanical 6 Environmental 6 Hardware options 7

External and internal structure 8

Front bezel 8 Front panel 9 Rear panel 11 Internal components 13

System boards 14

Mainboard 14 Backplane board 17 SAS controller board 18 BMC module 19 ARMC/3 module 20

System LED indicators 21

Front panel LED indicators 21 Hot-plug HDD LED indicator 22 LAN port LED indicators 22 Power supply module LED indicators 23

2 System setup 25

Setting up the system 27

Pre-installation requirements 27 Connecting peripherals 28 Turning on the system 29

Power-on problems 30 Configuring the system OS 31 Rack mount configuration 32 Turning off the system 33

Contents

3 System upgrade 35

Installation precautions 37

ESD precautions 37

Pre-installation instructions 38

Post-installation instructions 38 Opening the server 39

Removing the side panel 39

Removing the front bezel 40 Configuring the hard drive 41

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Installing a HDD cage 41 Removing a HDD cage 44

Installing an additional hard drive 45 Configuring a 5-25 inch storage device 48 Upgrading the processor 50 Upgrading the system memory 55 Installing an expansion card 60 Installing the SAS controller board 62 Installing the BMC module 63 Installing the ARMC/3 module 64 Installing a redundant power supply module 66

4 System BIOS 69

BIOS overview 71 Entering BIOS setup 72

BIOS setup primary menus 72

BIOS setup navigation keys 73 Main menu 74 Advanced menu 75

Advanced Processor Options 76

Memory Configuration 78

Advanced Chipset Control 79

PCI Configuration 80

I/O Device Configuration 81

IDE Configuration 83

Floppy Configuration 85

Boot Configuration 86

DMI Event Logging 87 Security menu 89

Setting a system password 90

Changing a system password 91

Removing a system password 91 Server menu 92

System Management 93

Console Redirection 93

Event Log Configuration 95 Boot menu 96 Exit menu 97

5 System troubleshooting 99

Resetting the system 101 Initial system startup problems 102 Initial troubleshooting checklist 103 Hardware diagnostic testing 104

Checking the boot-up status 104 Verifying the condition of the storage devices 105 Confirming loading of the operating system 105

Specific problems and corrective actions 106

Appendix A: Server management tools 111

Server management overview 113 RAID configuration utilities 114

Onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility 114 LSI 1068 SAS Configuration Utility 116 LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility 117

Appendix B: Rack mount configuration 119

Rack installation information 121

Rack installation precautions 121 Rack mount kit 122 Vertical mounting hole pattern 124

Rack installation procedures 125

Preparing the server for rack installation 125 Preparing the rack for server installation 127 Installing the server in the system rack 129 Installing the cable arm option 130

Index 133

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The Acer Altos G540 server is a fully modular

dual-processor system featuring the latest in

computing technology. It host a range of

powerful and flexible features designed to

meet the needs of various network

environments. From simple networking

functions to computing intensive applications,

the Altos G540 delivers.

System specifications

This section lists down the impressive computing features of the Altos G540 system.

Performance

Processor

• Two Intel LGA771 processor sockets supporting Dual-Core

• 2x 2 MB or 4 MB external L2 cache

• 1066 or 1333 MHz FSB speed

• Support for the following Intel technologies:

Intel

Xeon™ processor

• Hyper-Threading (HT) Technology

• Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T)

• Virtualization Technology

• Demand Based Switching Technology

• Compatibility with the broadest range of 32- and 64-bit applications

• Execute Disable Bit and reliable RAS security features

Chipset

• North bridge - Intel 5000P Memory Controller Hub (MCH)

• South bridge - Intel 6321ESB I/O Controller Hub (ICH)

Memory

• Eight fully-buffered DIMM (FBD-DIMM) slots supporting 240-pin, DDR2 667 FBD ECC modules

• 16 GB maximum memory capacity

• Quad channel memory bus

For more information on these Intel technologies, visit the Intel Xeon web site at http://www.intel.com/products/processor/xeon/index.htm

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PCI interface

• Six PCI bus slots with three separate bus segments

• Three PCI Express x8 bus slots

• Two 64-bit, 66/100 MHz PCI-X bus slots

• One 32-bit/33 MHz PCI bus slot

• One dedicated PCI-X slot for the optional SAS controller board.

Video controller

• Integrated ATI ES1000 chipset

• 16 MB DDR SDRAM

Networking

• Two Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports (RJ-45)

• Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (IOAT) support via Intel ESB2

Media storage

• Two 5.25-inch device bays support:

• CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD combo drive

•DAT tape drive

• AIT tape drive

• LTO-2 half-height tape drive

• 3.5” floppy disk drive (FDD)

• Two hard disk drive (HDD) cage bays support:

• Hot-swap or easy-swap HDD cages

• Up to eight SAS/SATA2 drive support (four drives per HDD cage)

• Embedded SATA2 controller with six onboard connectors

I/O ports

• Two front USB 2.0 ports

• PS/2 keyboard port

• PS/2 mouse port

• Serial port

• Parallel port

• Four rear USB 2.0 ports

• Two Gigabit LAN ports (RJ-45)

• Monitor port

Power supply and system fan

• 610-watts power supply with redundant option

• System fan with redundant option

Hardware monitoring and server management

• Winbond W83792D hardware monitoring IC for voltage, temperature, and fan speed detection

• LED indicators for constant monitoring of basic system function

• Acer Server Management (ASM) monitors potential problem spots in the network environment

Operating system

• Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003

• Microsoft

•Red Hat

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0, x86_64

•Novell

•SUSE

Windows Server 2003, x64 Edition

Enterprise Linux® 4.0

NetWare® 6.5

Linux® Enterprise Server 9.0

Linux Enterprise Server 9.0, EM64T

Mechanical

• Chassis

• Tool-less chassis design for easy hardware access and configuration

• Tower and rack-mount (5U, tray-less) setup options

• Dimensions

– Height: 445 mm (17.5 in)

– Depth: 212 mm (8.3 in)

– Width: 550 mm (21.6 in)

• Mainboard

• Dimensions (length x width): 304.8 x 330.2 mm (12 x 13 in)

• Platform: Extended ATX (EATX)

Environmental

• Temperature

• Operating: +10° to +35°C with the maximum rate of change

not to exceed 10° per hour.

• Non-operating: -40° to +70°C

• Humidity, non-operating : 90%, non-condensing @ 35°C

• Vibration, operating: Half sine, 2g peak, 11 m/sec

• System cooling: 2081.5 BTU/hour

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Hardware options

Note: To purchase the any of the following hardware options, contact your local Acer representative.

• Media storage

• LSI 1068 SAS controller board provides both SAS and SATA2 support

• LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID controller board supports:

– Hardware RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and 50 levels

– Backup battery unit (BBU) option

• Ultra 320 SCSI HBA (for backup devices only)

• Redundant modules

• Hot-swap redundant power supply

• Redundant system fan

• Server management

• BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) module

– IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) 2.0

compliant

– In-band and out-band server management

• ARMC/3 (Acer Remote Management Card/3) module

– High performance KVM redirection

– Includes a dedicated NIC port

– USB mouse, keyboard, and media redirection

External and internal structure

Front bezel

No. Component

1 Side panel release button

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2 Security keylock

This lock secures the bezel door to protect the server unit from unauthorized access.

3 LED indicator panel

For more information on the LED indicators description, go to page 21.

4 Bezel door

Front panel

No. Icon Component Description

1 DVD-ROM drive Eject

button

2 DVD-ROM drive

activity indicator

3 DVD-ROM drive

mechanical eject hole

4 DVD-ROM drive Disk drive for reading CD, VCD, and

5 5.25-inch drive bay Allows installation of additional

6 Power indicator Indicates the system power status

7 HDD activity

indicator

8 Status/fault indicator Indicates the status of the system

Press this button to open the DVD drive tray.

When the LED indicator is lit, there is an ongoing DVD drive activity.

When the DVD drive tray get stucked, insert a paperclip to this hole to manually eject the tray.

DVD contents.

storage devices. Go to page 4 for a list of supported devices.

(green).

Indicates the status of a system hard drive (green/amber).

operations (green/amber).

No. Icon Component Description

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9 LAN port 1/2 status

indicators

10 Hot-plug HDD

activity indicator

11 HDD cage Supports four hot-plug or

12 HDD cage bay Supports an optional four-bay HDD

13 USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB devices.

14 Power button Press to turn the server on/off, or to

15 FDD Eject button Press this button to eject the floppy

16 Floppy disk drive Disk drive for reading floppy disks.

17 FDD activity indicator When the LED indicator is lit, there

Indicate the system network connection status.

Indicates the status of a hot-plug HDD installed in the system (green /amber).

easy-swap SAS or SATA2 HDDs.

cage (hot-plug or easy-swap).

put it in standby mode.

disk from the FDD.

is an ongoing FDD activity.

Rear panel

No. Icon Component Description

1 Power supply

module release latch

2 Power supply

module cord socket

3Main power

supply module

4 PS/2 mouse

port

5 PS/2 keyboard

port

6 Parallel port Connects to parallel devices.

7 Serial port Connects to serial devices.

8 Monitor port Connects to monitors.

Push down the latch to disengage the module from the chassis.

Connect the system power cord here.

Provides the system’s main power supply.

Connects to a PS/2 mouse.

Connects to a PS/2 keyboard.

No. Icon Component Description

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9Unit

identification (UID) switch/ indicator

10 USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB devices.

11 Gigabit LAN

ports 1/2

12 PCI slot covers Protects the vacant expansion slots.

13 System fan Regulates the system airflow.

14 Redundant

power supply module bay

15 Power supply

module fault indicator

16 Power supply

module status indicator

Press to mark a particular server unit within a server group (when rack-mounted) for purpose of identification during servicing or maintenance procedures. (blue)

Connects to an Internet or intranet network.

Accommodates an optional hot-swap redundant power supply module.

Indicates the occurrence of a fault condition in the power supply module. (green/amber)

Indicates the status of the power supply module. (green)

Internal components

No. Component

1 Redundant power supply module bay

2 Air duct

3 Heat sink fan (HSF) assemblies

4 Release sliders for the 5.25-inch devices

5 Release sliders for the HDD cages

6 Mainboard

7 PCI slot lock levers

8 System fan

Users have the option to purchase a redundant system fan unit.

System boards

Mainboard

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No. Code Description

1 CN2 Top: PS/2 mouse port

Bottom: PS/2 keyboard port

2 COM1 Serial port

3 LPT1 Parallel/printer port

4 VGA1 Monitor port

5 SW1 UID switch

6 — Gigabit LAN ports

7 — USB 2.0 ports

8DIMMA1

DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMB2

9DIMMC1

DIMMC2 DIMMD1 DIMMD2

10 FAN_R2 System fan 2 cable connector

11 FAN_R1 System fan 1 cable connector

12 ATX1 24-pin ATX power connector

13 ATX3 8-pin ATX power connector

14 FAN_CPU1 Processor 1 HSF cable connector

15 U47 Intel 5000P MCH (north bridge)

16 CPU 1 Processor 1 socket

17 U108 Winbond W83792D hardware monitoring IC

18 CPU 2 Processor 2 socket

19 FAN_CPU2 Processor 2 HSF cable connector

Branch 0 FBD slots

Branch 1 FBD slots

No. Code Description

20 JP_PASS1 Clear password jumper

Open – Normal (default) Close – Clear password

21 JP_REC1 BIOS recovery jumper

1-2 – Enable BIOS recovery 2-3 – Disable (default)

22 IDE1 IDE cable connector

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23 USB1 and

USB2

24 SATA HDD 0-5 SATA2 data cable connectors

25 CLR_CMOS1 Clear CMOS jumper

26 U69 Intel ESB2 ICH (south bridge)

27 BAT1 CMOS battery

28 U61 BIOS flash ROM (Read-Only Memory)

29 FDC1 FDD cable connector

30 U45 ITE ITE8712F-A I/O controller

31 PCI7 32-bit/33 MHz PCI expansion slot

32 JP_FP1 Signal cable connector for the front panel LED

33 — Chassis intrusion connector

34 IPMB_6 BMC and ARMC/3 modules slot

35 SODIMM1 SAS controller board slot

Front USB connectors

Close 1-2 – Normal CMOS settings (default) Close 2-3 – Clear CMOS, restore system defaults

indicators/power button

36 U10 ATI ES1000 video controller

No. Code Description

37 PCI-E 4

PCI-E 5

38 U4 Video memory

39 PCI-X 2

40 PCI-E 1 PCI Express x8 expansion slot

1 The PCI-X 3 slot (green) supports the installation of a SAS ZCR (Zero Channel RAID) option

card.

PCI-X 3

PCI Express x8 expansion slots

64-bit, 66/100 MHz PCI-X expansion slots

Backplane board

The backplane board attached to rear of the hot-plug HDD cage is what differentiate it from the easy-swap HDD cage model.

No. Code Description

1 J7 to J10 SAS/SATA2 HDD access LED control jumpers

Close 2-3 – HDD LED control via pin 11(default)

2 SGIO_JP Debug/diagnostic connector

3 JP2 SAF-TE firmware flash connector

4 J4 Backplane board peering cable connector

5 CN1 and CN2 Power cable connectors for the SAS/SATA2 HDD

No. Code Description

6 792D_ID1 HDD cage ID setting jumper

Close 1-2 – 5C (default for top HDD cage) Close 2-3 – 58 (default for bottom HDD cage)

7 SAS/CON SAS/SATA2 HDD data cable connector

8 J5 Backplane board management cable connector

9 SATA/SAS_1-4 SAS/SATA2 HDD connectors

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SAS controller board

This controller board enables the installation of a SAS HDD.

No. Code Description

1 SODIMM_CON1 Controller mainboard connector

2 JP3 SAS controller RAID jumper

Set to Close 2-3 to enable firmware RAID/ 0 channel RAID support (default)

3 SAS1-1 SAS data cable connector 1

4 U1 LSI SAS 1068 chipset

5 SAS1-2 SAS data cable connector 2

6 SU3 Flash ROM

7 U5 nvSRAM (non-volatile SRAM)

BMC module

The optional BMC module is the meeting point between the server hardware and the system management software. In conjunction with the mainboard hardware monitor, it allows system administrators to manage the system remotely over a network.

No. Code Description

1 SODIMM1 ARMC/3 module connector

2 DIMM1 BMC module mainboard connector

3 U3 SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory)

4 U1 H85/216x BMC chipset

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ARMC/3 module

The optional ARMC/3 module expands the server’s remote management function through its own dedicated NIC port. System administrators can now have full remote access to the server regardless of its condition. Options to access server configuration, performance and storage; view a summary of key components; and monitor system health events are readily access using a simple browser.

No. Code Description

1 LAN1 Dedicated NIC port cable connector

2 U6 SRAM (Static Random Access Memory)

3U9 SDRAM

4 SODIMM1 ARMC/3 module mainboard connector

5U8 Flash ROM

6U5 SRAM

7 U1 Peppercon KIRA 100 chipset

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