AT350 F1 - Server ACER - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	4U Tower/Rack-mountable Server
Dimensions (H x W x D)	176 mm x 430 mm x 660 mm (approx.)
Weight	25 kg (approx.)
Power Supply	Dual redundant 800W PSUs
Processor Support	Dual Intel Xeon 5500/5600 series (LGA1366)
Memory Support	18 DIMM slots, up to 192 GB DDR3 ECC RDIMM / 48 GB UDIMM
Hard Drive Support	Up to 8 x 3.5" or 16 x 2.5" hot-swap SAS/SATA
Network	Dual Gigabit Ethernet with Intel I/OAT
Management	BMC with IPMI 2.0, Acer Smart Console
Form Factor	4U tower, rack-mountable with optional kit
Expansion Slots	6 PCIe: 2 x8 Gen2, 2 x4 Gen2, 1 x4 Gen1, 1 x8 (Flex IO)
Front Panel I/O	2 USB 2.0, optical drive, HDD bays, status LEDs
Rear Panel I/O	2 USB 2.0, PS/2, VGA, serial, 2 LAN, management port
Operating System Support	Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Safety Certifications	FCC Class A, CE, BSMI, ICES-003, VCCI
Maintenance & Cleaning	Unplug before cleaning; use damp cloth only. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
Spare Parts Available	CPU, memory, HDD, power supply, fans, heatsink assembly
Repairability	Hot-swap HDDs, redundant PSUs, modular components; user-replaceable parts
Regulatory Approvals	FCC, CE, BSMI, Russian, Canadian ICES-003, EU RoHS
Warranty	Refer to Acer support for details

Frequently Asked Questions - AT350 F1 ACER

How do I power on the Acer AT350 F1 server?

Press the power button on the front panel. Ensure all peripherals are connected and the power cord is plugged into a grounded outlet. The system will run POST and display a welcome message. If the system does not turn on, check the power cord connections and ensure the outlet is working.

What is the maximum memory capacity of the AT350 F1?

The AT350 F1 supports up to 192 GB of registered ECC DDR3 memory (using 18 DIMM slots) or up to 48 GB of unbuffered ECC DDR3 memory. For detailed memory population rules, refer to the system manual.

How do I install additional hard disk drives?

The server supports hot-swap SAS/SATA HDDs. Unlock the bezel door, open the HDD bay, slide the drive carrier into an empty bay, secure the lever, and lock it. No need to power down. For 3.5-inch drives, use the carriers; for 2.5-inch drives, they fit in the appropriate bays. Follow the LED indicators to check status.

How do I enter the BIOS setup?

During POST, press the F2 key. If the system has already booted, restart the server and press F2 before POST completes. The BIOS setup utility allows you to configure processor, memory, boot order, and server management settings.

What are the initial steps to set up the server?

1. Choose a clean, well-ventilated location near a grounded outlet. 2. Unpack and check contents (system and accessory box). 3. Connect peripherals (keyboard, mouse, monitor) to the rear panel. 4. Connect network cables to the LAN ports. 5. Connect power cord and press the power button. 6. Follow the Acer Smart Setup DVD to install the operating system.

How do I replace a failed hard disk drive?

Identify the failed drive using the HDD activity and status LEDs. Unlock the bezel door, open the drive bay, pull the carrier lever, slide the carrier out, remove the old drive, insert a new drive into the carrier, and slide back in. The system should automatically detect the new drive. Ensure you use compatible SAS/SATA drives.

Can the server be mounted in a rack?

Yes, the AT350 F1 can be rack-mounted using the optional rack mount kit. The server is 4U high. Follow the instructions in Appendix B of the manual for proper rack installation, including vertical mounting hole patterns and securing the system with screws.

How do I access the Acer Smart Console for remote management?

The Acer Smart Console is accessed via a web browser. Ensure the BMC is configured with an IP address. Open a browser and enter the IP address, then log in with administrator credentials. From there, you can monitor system health, perform remote power control, launch KVM console, and manage virtual media.

What should I do if the server does not boot?

Check the power cord and outlet, ensure all internal cables are connected, and verify that the power supply LEDs are on. If the system still fails, try resetting the system by unplugging and reconnecting power. If the issue persists, consult the troubleshooting section of the manual or contact technical support.

How do I update the BIOS or BMC firmware?

For BIOS updates, use the AMI BIOS update utility. For BMC firmware, access the Acer Smart Console, go to Maintenance > Firmware Update. Enter update mode, browse to the firmware file, and upload. Do not interrupt the process. After update, the system will reset.

USER MANUAL AT350 F1 ACER

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Acer AT350 F1 Series

User Guide

Acer AT350 F1

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Information for your safety and comfort

Safety instructions

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

Turning the product off before cleaning

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

CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device

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

• Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet.
• Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the computer.
• If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power supplies.

CAUTION for accessibility

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

Warnings

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

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• Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.
• Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product.
• To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface.
• Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, HDD, Optical drive, and even exposure risk from lithium battery pack.
• This product is not suitable for use with visual display workplace devices according to B2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.

Using electrical power

• This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will walk on the cord.
• If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.
• Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating.
• This product's power supply is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug. The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet is properly grounded before inserting the power supply plug. Do not insert the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details.

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

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

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

Product servicing

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

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

• the power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed
• liquid was spilled into the product
• the product was exposed to rain or water
• the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged
• the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service
• the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions

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.

Disposal instructions

Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit

www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm.

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 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.

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.

Compliant with Russian regulatory certification

Notice: BSMI

警告使用者：

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.

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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1 System tour 1

System notes 2

External and internal structure 3

Front panel 3

Rear panel 7

Internal components 9

Mainboard Layout 10

Mainboard jumper settings 14

2 System setup 17

Setting up the system 18

Pre-installation requirements 18

Connecting peripherals 19

Front connections 19

Rear connections 20

Turning on the system 21

Power-on problems 22

Configuring the system OS 23

Turning off the system 24

3 System upgrades 25

Installation precautions 26

ESD precautions 26

Pre-installation instructions 26

Post-installation instructions 27

Opening the server 28

Removing and installing the side panel 28

Configuring the hard disk drive 30

Accessing the drive bays 30

Hard disk drive configuration guidelines 31

Determining the drive status 32

Installing additional hard disk drives with

carriers in the optional bay cage 38

Configuring a 5.25-inch storage device 41

Installing an optional 5.25-inch storage device 41

Removing a 5.25-inch storage device 44

Replacing the processor and heatsink fan assembly 45

Removing and installing the heatsink fan assembly 45

Removing and installing the processor 50

Upgrading the system memory 53

System memory interface 53

Installing an expansion card 64

Installing a SAS card 64

4 System BIOS 67

BIOS overview 68

Entering BIOS Setup 69

BIOS setup primary menus 69

BIOS setup navigation keys 70

Main menu 71

Advanced menu 73

Processor Configuration 74

ATA Controller Configuration 77

Serial Port Configuration 81

USB Configuration 82

USB Mass Storage Device Configuration 82

PCI/PnP Configuration 83

Advanced Chipset Control 84

Power Configuration 91

Security Settings 93

Server Management 96

System Information 96

Console Redirection 98

Boot Configuration 100

Boot Setting Configuration 100

Boot Device Priority 101

Hard Disk Drives 101

Removable Drives 101

CD/DVD Drives 101

Network Drives 102

Exit Options 103

5 System troubleshooting 105

Resetting the system 106

Initial system startup problems 107

Initial troubleshooting checklist 108

Hardware diagnostic testing 109

Checking the boot-up status 109

Verifying the condition of the storage devices 110

Confirming loading of the operating system 110

Specific problems and corrective actions 111

Appendix A Server management tools 115

Server management overview 116

RAID configuration utilities 117

Intel Onboard SATA RAID Creation 117

Adaptec Onboard SATA RAID Creation 118

MegaRAID SAS 8204ELP Creation 120

MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2 RAID Creation 122

Flex IO SAS RAID Creation 124

Appendix B Rack mount configuration 127

Rack installation information 128

System rack installation 130

Vertical mounting hole pattern 131

Installing the system into the rack 132

Appendix C Acer Smart Console 139

Using Acer Smart Console 140

Software requirements 140

Accessing Acer Smart Console 141

Acer Smart Console user interface 142

System Information 142

Server Health 143

Configuration 145

Remote Control 155

Launch SOL 157

Virtual Media 158

Maintenance 160

KVM function description 161

Exit 167

Index 169

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1 System tour

System notes

The AT350 F1 is an outstanding 4U dual socket rack-mountable tower server that supports up to two new generations of Intel architecture processors (Intel® Xeon 5500 / 5600 series processors), DDR3 memory technology, PCI Express Gen2 (5.0Gb/s), dual onboard gigabit Ethernet controllers with Intel® I/O Acceleration Technology 2 (IOAT 2), VT-d and iSCSI boot and integrated BMC management feature.

The AT350 F1 targets small and medium businesses that require server solution combined with performance, reliability and expandability. AT350 F1 is a flexible and high reliability tower server that satisfies growing businesses and customers' needs.

System features and support

• Supports up to eight 3.5-inch or sixteen 2.5-inch SAS/SATA hard disk drives
- Six USB ports (four on the rear panel and two on the front panel)
- Supports dual Intel ® Xeon 5500 / 5600 series processors
- Eighteen DIMM slots that support a maximum of 192 GB (registered) or 48 GB (unbuffered) memory

External and internal structure

Front panel

With 3.5-inch HDD bays

With 2.5-inch HDD bays

No. Icon Component Description

1 Hard disk drivebays	Drive bays for 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch hard disk drives.
2 5.25-inch drivebays	Drive bays for 5.25-inch devices (i.e. ODD, tape drives, etc.)
3 Optical drive Disk drive for reading CD, VCD, and DVD contents.
4 Power button Press to turn the server on/off, or to put it in standby mode[3707]
5 Power indicator Indicates the system power status.

No. Icon Component Description

6 HDD activity indicator	Indicates the status of a system hard disk drive.
7 System status/fault indicator	Indicates the status of the system operations.
8 LAN port 1 activity indicator	Indicates the system network 1 connection status.
9 LAN port 2 activity indicator	Indicates the system network 2 connection status.
10 System ID switch/ indicator	Indicates if the system ID button is pressed or activated through IPMI.
11 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB devices.
12 Bezel door Unlock and open the bezel door to power on the server and access the server's hard drives and USB ports.
13 Security keylock Secures the bezel door to protect the server unit from unauthorized access.

Front panel LED indicator status

LED indicator	LED color	LED state Status
Power state indicator	Green On	S0: Power On
	Green Blink (1 Hz with at 50% duty cycle)		S1: Sleep
	N/A Off	S4
	N/A Off	S5
HDD activity indicator	Amber Blink HDD access
	N/A Off	No access and	No HDD fault
System status***	Red On	CPU overheat
	Red Fast	blink (once per second)	Fan failure
	Red Slow	blink (once every 4 seconds)	Power failure
	N/A Off	Normal
LAN activity indicatorsLAN1***LAN2***	Green On	LAN link/No access
	Green Blink LAN access
	N/A Off	Disconnect/Idle
System ID indicatorID	N/A Off	Normal
	Blue On	System ID button pressed
	Blue Blinking IPMI-activated system ID

Rear panel

No. Icon Component Description

1 Power supply	module	Provides power to the system.
2	S management port (10/100)	Reserved for remote management of server.
3 PS/2 mouse	port	Connects to a PS/2 mouse.
4 PS/2 keyboard	port	Connects to a PS/2 keyboard.
5 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB devices.

No.	Icon	Component	Description
6 Monitor port Connects to monitors.
7 Gigabit LANportConnects to an internet or intranet network.
8 Serial port Connects to serial devices.
9 Rear system IDswitchPress to mark the server unit within a server group (when rack mounted) for purpose of identification during servicing or maintenance procedures.
10 PCI slot covers Protect the vacant expansion slots.
11 System fans Regulate the system airflow.

LAN port LED indicator status

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

Internal components

No. Component

1 Power supply

2 Heat sink fan (HSF) assemblies

3 Sliders for the 5.25" devices

4 HDD carriers

5 DIMM modules

6 Mainboard

7 PCI slot lock

8 System fans

Mainboard Layout

No. Code Description

1 P1 DIMM 3A,

P1 DIMM 3B,

P1 DIMM 3C,

P1 DIMM 2A,

P1 DIMM 2B,

P1 DIMM 2C,

P1 DIMM 1A,

P1 DIMM 1B,

P1 DIMM 1C,

DDR3 DIMM slots for processor 1

2

JI ^2 C1 Power supply SMBbus I

^2 C header

3 FAN7/CPU2 CPU2 fan header

No. Code Description

4 JPW1 24-pin ATX power connector

5 JPW2/JPW3 8-pin 12V power connectors

6 CPU2 Processor 2 socket

8 JF1 Front panel control header

DDR3 DIMM slots for processor 2

12 Intel IOH36 Chip

15-16 T-SGPIO 1/2 Serial_Link General Purpose I/O Headers

17 I-SATA0 Intel SB SATA connector 0

18 USB 4/5 Front panel accessible USB connections

19 USB 6/7 Front panel accessible USB connections

20 I-SATA1 Intel SB SATA connector 1

Mainboard jumper settings

No. Code Jumper Default Setting

1 JP7 ME Mode Select Open (Normal)
2 JP5 ME Recovery Open (Normal)
3 JWD Watch Dog 1-2 Close: Reset (default setting)

2-3 Close: NMI

Open: Disabled

4 JBT1 Clear CMOS To clear CMOS, use a metal object

such as a small screwdriver to touch both pads at the same time to short the connection.

5 JPG1 Enable VGA 1-2 Close: Enabled (default setting)

2-3 Close: Disabled

No. Code Jumper Default Setting

6 JPB Enable BMC 1-2 Close: Enabled

2-3 Close: Normal (default setting)

7 JPL1 Enable GLAN ports 1-2 Close: Enabled (default setting)

2-3 Close: Disabled

8	JI2C1/	System	Close: Enabled
	JI2C2	Management Bus(I2C) to PCI andPCI-Express slots	Open: Disabled (default setting)

Mainboard LEDs

No. LED Description State Status

1 LE1 Standby power LED Green: On Power on
2 LEM1 BMC heartbeat LED Green: blinking BMC normal
3 LE2 System ID switch LED Blue Unit identified

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

Checking the package contents

Check the following items from the package:

• AT350 F1 system
• AT350 F1 accessory box

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

Save the boxes and packing materials for future use.

Connecting peripherals

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.

Caution: Do not route the power cord where it will be walked on or pinched by items placed against it. The server is designed to be electrically grounded (earthed). To ensure proper operation, plug the power cord into a properly grounded AC outlet only.

Turning on the system

After making sure that you have properly set up the system, applied power and connected all the necessary peripherals, you can now power on the system. Follow the procedure below.

1 Press the power button.

Line drawing of a desktop computer tower with control panel and drive unit (no text or symbols)

The system starts up and displays a welcome message on the monitor. After that, a series of power-on self-test (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, 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 status indicator on the front panel lights up blue.
• The Num Lock, Caps Lock and Scroll Lock indicators on the keyboard light up.

Power-on problems

If the system fails to 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 outlet to the power cord socket on the rear panel. Make sure that the cord is properly connected to the power outlet and to the power cord socket.

- 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.

Configuring the system OS

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

To start using Acer Smart Setup, follow the steps below.

1 Locate the Smart Setup DVD 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 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 Press the drive Stop/Eject button again to close the disc tray.

6 On the Acer Smart Setup window, select OS Installation.

7 Follow all onscreen instructions.

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

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

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 on a Windows OS. For other shutdown procedures, refer to the related user documentation.

To turn off the system via software:

1 Press + + on the attached keyboard or click Start on the Windows taskbar.
2 Select Shut Down.
3 Select Shut Down from the drop-down menu, then click OK.

To turn off the system via hardware:

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

3 System upgrades

Installation precautions

Before you install any server component, it is recommended that you read the following sections first. These sections contain important ESD precautions along with pre-installation and post-installation procedures.

ESD precautions

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage static-sensitive hardware components, such as the processor, disk drives, and the system board. 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 your remove or replace any component.

Warning! Failure to properly turn off the server before you start perform any hardware configuration may cause serious damage and bodily harm. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician.

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

4 Place the server on a flat, stable surface.

5 Open the server according to the instructions on page 41.

6 Follow the ESD precautions described in the previous 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 any expansion board(s), peripheral(s), bracket(s) and system cable(s) that have previously been removed.

3 Reinstall the side panel.

4 Reconnect the power, peripheral, and telecommunication cables.

5 Turn on the system.

Opening the server

Caution: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it. Read the Pre-installation instructions section on page 26.

You need to open the server before you can install upgrade components. The left side panel is removable to allow access to the server's internal components. Refer to the following sections for instructions.

Removing and installing the side panel

Removing the side panel

1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 26.
2 Observe the pre-installation instructions described on page 26.
3 Remove the two screws (1) on the rear edge of the side panel.
4 Slide and hold the locking switch (2).

5 Slide the side panel toward the rear of the server to disengage it then lift the panel away from the server (3).

Installing the side panel

1 Observe the pre-installation instructions described on page 26.
2 Position the side panel so that the tabs on the cover align with the slots on the server, then slide the side panel toward the front of the server until you hear a click sound.

3 Replace the two screws.

Configuring the hard disk drive

The AT350 F1 accommodates up to eight 3.5-inch or sixteen 2.5-inch hot-plug SATA/SAS hard disk drives.

By default, the system is shipped with only one hard disk drive bay. To install additional hard disk drives in the second hard disk drive bay, you need to purchase the optional bay and SAS RAID controller.

Note: Maximum HDD support is SKU-dependent.

Accessing the drive bays

Since SATA/SAS 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/SAS drives. Access the HDD bay door as follows:

1 Unlock the drive bay door.

2 Open the HDD bay door as shown.

Line drawing of a server rack with two labeled components (1 and 2), showing internal structure and control panel (no text or symbols beyond labels)

Note: The operating system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot-plug capability of the SATA drives.

Caution! When working around the SATA backplane, do not touch the backplane with any metal objects and make sure no cables touch the backplane. Also, regardless of how many SATA drives are installed, all four drive carriers must remain in the chassis to maintain proper airflow.

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.
  • Install hard disk drives in the special drive carriers that fit in the hard drive bays.
• Before removing an HDD, make sure to back up all important system files.
• Check HDD status by checking the status LED indicators on the HDD carrier.
• The hard disk drive carriers must be installed in the following order:

2.5-inch HDD bays

3.5-inch HDD bays

Determining the drive status

Each HDD carrier features two status LED indicators (see page 6) 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-inch HDD

Top-down schematic of a device with internal circuit layout and directional arrow (no text or symbols)

2.5-inch HDD

Top-down schematic of a vehicle or road intersection with directional arrows and labeled components (no text or symbols beyond basic diagram lines)

Description		i
	Green Red

Onboard SATA or RAID card without SGPIO support

HDD present On Off
HDD access Blink Off

RAID card with SGPIO support

HDD present no access SAS: On	SATA:Off
HDD access Blink
HDD failure On
HDD removal Off Off
HDD insertion and rebuilding Blink (1 Hz)
HDD locate Blink (4 Hz)

Removing a hard disk drive with carrier

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

1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 26.
2 Observe the pre-installation instructions described on page 26.
3 If necessary, unlock (1) the bezel door then pull it open (2).

System with 3.5-inch HDD

Line drawing of a desktop computer tower with a dial indicator and two labeled ports (no text or symbols on the main diagram)

System with 2.5-inch HDD

Line drawing of a server rack with a door and control panel, showing internal components (no text or symbols)

4 Remove the hard disk drive with carrier.

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

3.5-inch HDD with carrier

2.5-inch HDD with carrier

5 If you have no plans of installing a new HDD to the server, you must reinstall the blank HDD carrier or HDD cover to maintain proper airflow.
6 Close the bezel door.
7 Observe the post-installation instructions on page 27.

Installing a hard disk drive with carrier

1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 26.

2 If necessary, unlock the bezel door then pull it open.

System with 3.5-inch HDD

System with 2.5-inch HDD

Line drawing of a desktop computer tower with an open panel and control panel, showing no text or symbols.

3 Remove the hard disk drive cover.

Pull the HDD cover straight out of the drive bay.

4 Install the hard disk drive with carrier.

(1) Use the lever to push the HDD carrier in the empty bay until it locks into place.

(2) Close the HDD carrier lever.

(3) Lock the HDD carrier.

3.5-inch HDD with carrier

2.5-inch HDD with carrier

5 Close the bezel door.

6 Observe the post-installation instructions on page 27.

Installing additional hard disk drives with carriers in the optional bay cage

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

1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 26.
2 Observe the pre-installation instructions described on page 26.
3 Remove the side panel described on page 28.
4 Unlock the bezel door then pull it open.
5 Pull the HDD cover straight out of the drive bay.

3.5-inch HDD bays

Diagram of a server rack with an open tower and internal grid, showing a black arrow pointing to the rack (no text or symbols present)

2.5-inch HDD bays

Technical line drawing of a server rack with an open rear panel and a black arrow pointing to the rack (no text or symbols present)

6 Install the optional hard disk drive bay cage by pushing it until it locks into place.

3.5-inch HDD bays

Technical line drawing of a server rack with an open drive and a monitor, showing no text or symbols.

2.5-inch HDD bays

Technical line drawing of a server rack with internal components and an arrow indicating a specific component (no text or symbols present)

7 Install a hard disk with carrier into the optional hard disk drive bay (refer to the procedures in "Installing a hard disk drive with carrier" on page 36).
8 Plug the power and data cables of the carrier hard drives.
9 Re-install the side panel and close the bezel door.
10 Observe the post-installation instructions on page 27.

Configuring a 5.25-inch storage device

The three 5.25-inch device bays support a variety of storage devices for additional storage capacity and scalability.

By default, the system ships with a DVD-ROM drive installed on the topmost device bay. You can choose to replace these default drives, or you can install a new storage device on the second device bay.

Please ensure all installed devices support the SATA interface.

Installing an optional 5.25-inch storage device

1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 26.
2 Remove the side panel described on page 28.
3 Pull the locking tab (1) to release the empty 5.25-inch drive cage.
4 Pull out the empty 5.25-inch drive cage (2).

5 Remove the four screws (1) that attach the metal brackets to the empty 5.25-inch drive cage. Detach the metal brackets (2).

6 Align the metal brackets with the new storage device and make sure the arrow (1) is pointing to the front. Align the notches on the brackets with the holes (2) on the device.

7 Use four screws to secure the metal brackets to the new 5.25-inch storage device.

8 Insert the new 5.25-inch storage device with brackets into the bay (1). The drive is properly inserted if you hear a click and the locking tab locks into place.

9 Connect the power (2) and SATA cables (3) to their connectors on the main board.

10 Re-install the side panel and close the bezel door.

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

Removing a 5.25-inch storage device

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

2 Remove the side panel described on page 28.

3 Disconnect the SATA (2) and power (1) cables connected to the storage device. Pull out the tab (3) and pull out the device from the drive bay (4).

4 If you intend to install a new storage device, refer to the previous section.

5 Re-install the side panel and close the bezel door.

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

Replacing the processor and heatsink fan assembly

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 in the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink fan assembly.
• If you buy a processor separately, make sure that you use an Intel-certified multidirectional heatsink fan assembly only.
• Make sure to install the mainboard in the server before you install the CPU heatsink fan assembly.
• When receiving a mainboard without a processor pre-installed, make sure that the plastic CPU socket cap is in place and none of the socket pins is bent; otherwise, contact your retailer immediately.

Removing and installing the heatsink fan assembly

Removing the heatsink fan assembly

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

1 Observe the pre-installation instructions on page 26.
2 Remove the side panel described on page 28.
3 Lay the server on its side (components showing).

4 Disconnect the heatsink fan cable (1) from its mainboard connector and lift the heatsink fan (2).

5 Use a screwdriver to loosen the four heatsink screws from the mainboard by turning it counter-clockwise (1).

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

7 Lay down the heatsink in an upright position — with the thermal patch facing upward. Do not let the thermal patch touch the work surface.

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

Installing the heatsink and fan assembly

Caution! The heatsink fan assembly 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 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 26.

2 Remove the side panel described on page 28.

3 Lay the server on its side (components showing).

4 Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the processor die; the required amount has already been applied.

5 Place the heatsink on top of the processor (1) so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the (preinstalled) heatsink retention mechanism.

6 Use a screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws. Do not fully tighten the screws or you may damage the CPU.

7 Insert the heatsink fan (1) and connect the heatsink fan cable (2) to its connector on the mainboard.

Note: When inserting the heatsink fan, make sure the air flow arrow on the fan is pointing up.

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

Removing and installing the processor

Processor configuration guidelines

This server has two LGA 1366 processor sockets for supporting Intel® Xeon® 5500 / 5600 series series processors. The supplied processor may be upgraded.

Observe the following guidelines when replacing or installing a processor.

• The CPU socket must always be populated. If no processor is installed in this socket, the system will fail to boot.
• Before removing the processor, make sure to back up all important system files.
• Handle the processor and the heatsink fan assembly carefully. Damage to either may prevent the system from functioning properly.

Replacing the processor

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

1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 26.
2 Remove the side panel described on page 28.
3 Lay the server on its side (components showing).
4 Remove the heatsink fan assembly (see "Removing and installing the heatsink fan assembly" on page 45).
5 Remove the default processor.

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

(2) Rotate the load lever to the fully open position until the retention plate is completely lifted.

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

(4) Store the old processor inside an anti-static bag.

6 Remove the new processor from its protective packaging.

7 Install the new processor.

(1) Make sure that the alignment tabs on the socket fit the two notches located on the edges of the processor. The pins are

keyed in such a way that you cannot install the processor in the wrong orientation without bending the pins.

(2) Hold the processor by its edges then insert it in the socket.
(3) Close the retention plate.
(4) Engage the load lever back in place and secure the load lever under the load lever retention tab.

8 Apply the thermal interface material.

(a) Use an alcohol pad to wipe off the old thermal grease from both the HSF assembly and the processor socket retention plate.
(b) Apply a thin layer of thermal interface material before installing the HSF.

Make sure that only a very thin layer is applied so that both contact surfaces are still visible.

9 Install the heatsink fan assembly (see "Installing the heatsink and fan assembly" on page 48).

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

Upgrading the system memory

System memory interface

The server has a total of eighteen DIMM slots. Each CPU controls three channels and each channel has three slots. The DIMM slots support DDR3-1333 registered/unbuffered ECC memory modules.

For single rank and dual rank RDIMM, a maximum of three DIMMs per channel or a total of 18 DIMMs can be supported. For UDIMM and quad rank RDIMM, the server only supports two DIMMs per channel or a maximum of 12 DIMMs.

In each channel, the slot farthest from the CPU is slot A (1A, 2A and 3A in blue) while the nearest one is slot C (1C, 2C and 3C in black).

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

- 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, 3B, 1C, 2C and 3C.
• The memory slots for processor 2 are not available.

For dual processors

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

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

Memory population for independent mode

Single processor configuration

	Channel 1DIMM slots				Channel 2DIMM slots			Channel 3DIMM slots			Notes
Configuration	1C 1B	1A 2C	2B 2A	3C 3B	3A
A				X
B				X			X
C				X			X			X
D			X			X			X		X
E			X			X			X		X
F	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	S	R , D only

X X R R D I M

Notes: 1. Place DIMMs in "X" location.

1. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables.
2. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB DIMMs.
3. DIMM modules support 8 GB and 16 GB DIMMs (support depends on availability).
4. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs.
5. Use single rank and dual rank RDIMMs only for Configuration F.

Dual processors configuration

CPU 1 CPU 2

C o

n

f

i g

1

C

1

B

1

A

2

C

2

B

2

A

3

C

3

B

3

A

A

X

X

B

X

X

X

C

X

X

X

X

D

X

X

X

X

X

E

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

F

X

X

X

X

X

X

G

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

H

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Notes: 1. Place DIMMs in "X" location.

1. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables.
2. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB DIMMs.
3. DIMM modules support 8 GB and 16 GB DIMMs (support depends on availability).
4. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs.
5. 3-DIMM per channel configuration is only available for single/dual rank RDIMM.

Mirroring mode

• For mirroring mode, the memory contains a primary image and a copy of the primary image. Therefore, the effective size of the memory is reduced by at least one-half.
• Channel 3 has no function and cannot be populated under this mode.
• Follow the population rules described in independent mode.
• DIMM modules installed in channels 1 and 2 must be identical — memory modules in slots 1A and 2A should be the same type, size and manufacturer. The same applies to slots 1B and 2B, 1C and 2C. However, it is not necessary for slot A to have the same memory module as slot B or C within a channel.
• The same rule applies to the processor 2.

Memory population for mirroring mode

Single processor configuration

	Channel 1DIMM slots			Channel 2DIMM slots			Channel 3DIMM slots			Notes
Configuration	1C 1B 1	A 2C 2B	2A 3C	3B 3A
A	X	X	N	A	N	A	N	A
B	X	X	X		X	N	A	N	A	N
C	X	X	X	X	X	N	A	N	A	N

Notes: 1. Place DIMMs in "X" location.

1. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables.
2. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB DIMMs.
3. DIMM modules support 8 GB and 16 GB DIMMs (support depends on availability).
4. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs.
5. 3-DIMM per channel configuration is only available for single/dual rank RDIMM.

Dual processors configuration

CPU 1 CPU 2

Config 1C 1B 1A

2C 2B

2A 3C 3B

3A 1C

1B 1A

2C 2B 2

A 3C 3B

3A

A

X

X

NA NA NA NA NA NA

B

X

X

NA NA NA

X

X

NA NA NA

C

X

X

XNA NA NA

X

X

X

NA NA NA

D

X

X

XNA NA NA

X

X

X

X

X

NA NA NA

E

X

X

X

X

X

X

NA NA NA

X

X

X

X

NA NA NA

F

X

X

X

X

X

X

NA NA NA

X

X

X

X

X

X

NA NA NA

Notes: 1. Place DIMMs in "X" location.

1. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables.
2. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB DIMMs.
3. DIMM modules support 8 GB and 16 GB DIMMs (support depends on availability).
4. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs.
5. 3-DIMM per channel configuration is only available for single/dual rank RDIMM.

Lockstep mode

• In Lockstep Channel Mode, each memory access is a 128-bit data access that spans Channel 1 and Channel 2. This is done to support SDDC for DRAM devices with 8-bit wide data ports. The same address is used on both channels such that an address error on any channel is detectable by 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.
• 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 lockstep mode

Single processor configuration

	Channel 1DIMM slots			Channel 2DIMM slots			Channel 3DIMM slots			Notes
Configuration	1C 1B 1	A 2C 2B	2A 3C	3B 3A
A	X	X	N	A	N	A	N	A
B	X	X	X		X	N	A	N	A	N
C	X	X	X	X	X	N	A	N	A	N

R , D R

Notes: 1. Place DIMMs in "X" location.

1. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables.
2. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB DIMMs.
3. DIMM modules support 8 GB and 16 GB DIMMs (support depends on availability).
4. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs.
5. 3-DIMM per channel configuration is only available for single/dual rank RDIMM.

Dual processors configuration

CPU 1

CPU 2

Config

1C

1B

1A

2C

2B

2A

3C

3B

3A

1C

1B

1A

2C

2B

2A

3C

3B

3A

A

X

X

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

NA

B

X

X

NA

NA

NA

X

X

NA

NA

NA

C

X

X

X

X

NA

NA

NA

X

X

NA

NA

NA

D

X

X

X

X

NA

NA

NA

X

X

X

X

NA

NA

NA

E

X

X

X

X

X

X NA

NA

NA

X

X

X

X

NA

NA

NA

F

X

X

X

X

X

X

NA

NA

NA

X

X

X

X

X

X

NA

NA

NA

Notes: 1. Place DIMMs in "X" location.

1. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables.
2. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB DIMMs.
3. DIMM modules support 8 GB and 16 GB DIMMs (support depends on availability).
4. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs.
5. 3-DIMM per channel configuration is only available for single/dual rank RDIMM.

Sparing mode

• 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

	Channel 1DIMM slots			Channel 2DIMM slots			Channel 3DIMM slots			Notes
Configuration	1C	1B	1A	2C	2B	2A	3C	3B	3A
A					X			X		X
B					X		X		X	X
C	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	S

Notes: 1. Place DIMMs in "X" location.

1. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables.
2. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB DIMMs.
3. DIMM modules support 8 GB and 16 GB DIMMs (support depends on availability).
4. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs.
5. 3-DIMM per channel configuration is only available for single/dual rank RDIMM.

Dual processors configuration

CPU 1 CPU 2

C o

n

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1

C

1

B

1

A

2

C

2

B

2

A

3

C

3

B

3

A

1 C 1 B 1

A

X

X

X

B

X

X

X

X

X

C

X

X

X

X

X

X

D

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

E

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

F

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Notes: 1. Place DIMMs in "X" location.

1. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables.
2. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB DIMMs.
3. DIMM modules support 8 GB and 16 GB DIMMs (support depends on availability).
4. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs.
5. 3-DIMM per channel configuration is only available for single/dual rank RDIMM.

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:

graph TD
    A["4GB"] --> B["2Rx4"]
    B --> C["PC3-10600R"]
    D["Density"] --> E["Rank"]
    F["Bit organization"] --> G
    H["Speed"] --> I

Item Description
Density 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB.	• Intel Xeon 5500 series processor supports DIMM organized by 1Gb or 2Gb DRAM chips.• Intel Xeon 5600 series processor supports DIMM organized by 1Gb, 2Gb or 4Gb DRAM chips.
Rank 1R = Single	Rank2R = Dual Rank4R = Quad RankNote: If quad rank DIMM is used, a maximum of only two DIMMs per channel can be supported.
Bit Organization	This platform supports x4 and x8.Note: It is not recommended to mix DIMMs with different ranks in one system.
Speed PC3 - 6400	=> DDR3- 800PC3 - 8500 => DDR3- 1066PC3 - 10600 => DDR3- 1333PC3 - 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.

2 Remove the side panel described on page 28.

3 Lay the server on its side (components showing).

4 Locate the DIMM slot on the mainboard.

5 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.

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

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

Removing a memory module

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

1 Perform steps 1 through 3 of the previous section.
2 Remove the memory module.

(a) Press the holding clips on both sides of the slot outward to release the DIMM (1).
(b) Gently pull the DIMM upward to remove it from the slot (2).

3 If you intend to install a new DIMM, refer to the previous section, otherwise observe the post-installation instructions described on page 27.

Installing an expansion card

I/O interface

The AT350 F1 has six PCI bus slots with separate bus segments, namely:

• Two PCI Express ^ 2.0 x8 in x16 (slots 4 and 6)
• Two PCI Express ^ 2.0 x4 in x8 (slots 2 and 3)
• One PCI Express ^ 1.0 x4 in x8 (slot 5)
  • One PCI Express ^ 2.0 x8 (slot 0 - Flex IO)

Installing a SAS card

1 Observe the pre-installation instructions on page 26.
2 Remove the side panel described on page 28.
3 If necessary, remove any cables that prevent access to the PCI slot.
4 Locate an empty expansion slot that is compatible with the specification of the card you intend to install.
5 Unclip the restraining latch (1) and open in the direction (2) shown below.
6 Remove the screw holding the slot in place (3).
7 Slide out the slot shield (4).

Caution: Do not discard the slot cover. If the expansion card is removed in the future, the slot cover must be reinstalled to maintain proper system cooling.

Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging, handling it by the edges.

8 Insert the card in the selected slot (5) making sure that the card is properly seated.
9 Insert the screw holding the card in place (6).

10 Close the restraining latch (7).

11 Connect the appropriate cables to the card.
12 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 27.

When you turn on the system, the BIOS setup automatically detects and assigns resources to the new device (applicable only to Plug-and-Play expansion cards).

4 System BIOS

BIOS overview

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

• When changing the system configuration settings.
• When redefining the communication ports to prevent any conflicts.
• When modifying the power management configuration.
• When changing the password or making other changes to the security setup.
• When a configuration error is detected by the system and you are prompted ("Run Setup" message) to make changes to the BIOS setup.

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

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

Before you run the AMI BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that you have saved all open files. The system reboots immediately after you close the Setup.

Note: AMI BIOS Setup Utility will be simply referred to as "Setup" or "Setup Utility" in this guide.

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

Entering BIOS Setup

1 Turn on the server and the monitor.

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

2 During POST, press .

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

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

BIOS setup primary menus

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

• M a i n
• A d v a n c e d
• Power
• Security

- Server Management

- B o o t

- Exit

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

BIOS setup navigation keys

Use the following keys to move around the Setup Utility:

• Left and Right arrow keys – Move between selections on the menu bar.
• Up and Down arrow keys – Move the cursor to the field you want.
• PgUp and PgDn keys – Move the cursor to the previous and next page of a multiple page menu.
• Home – Move the cursor to the first page of a multiple page menu.
• End – Move the cursor to the last page of a multiple page menu.
• • and - keys – Select a value for the currently selected field (only if it is user-configurable). Press these keys repeatedly to display each possible entry, or the Enter key to choose from a pop-up menu.

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

- Enter key – Display a submenu screen.

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

- Esc – If you press this key:

• On one of the primary menu screens, the Exit menu displays.
• On a submenu screen, the previous screen displays.
• When you are making selections from a pop-up menu, closes the pop-up without making a selection.

• F1 – Display the BIOS setup General Help panel.

- F9 – Press to load default system values.

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

Main menu

BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main	Advanced	Power	Security	Server	Management	Boot Exit
System Overview						Disabled: Displays normal POST messages. Enabled: Displays OEM Logo instead of POST messages.
System BIOS Version :D07 Build Date :01/19/10
Processor Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU Speed :1600MHz Physical Count :1 Logical Count :8			W5500 @ 3.20GHz
System Memory Size :12200MB						← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
Quiet Boot [Enabled]
System Date [Thu 01/28/2010] System Time [14:46:17]

Parameter Description Option

System Overview
System BIOS
Version	Version of the BIOS used in your system.
Build Date	Date when the BIOS Setup Utility was created.
Processor
CPU Type	Displays the type of CPU detected by the BIOS.
Speed	Displays the speed of the CPU detected by the BIOS.
Physical Count	Displays the number of processors detected by the BIOS.
Logical Count	Displays the number of CPU cores detected by the BIOS.
System Memory Size	Displays the amount of memory detected by the BIOS.

Parameter Description Option

Quiet Boot Modifies the bootup screen options 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.	EnabledDisabled
System Date Sets the date following the weekday-month-day-year format.
System Time Sets the system time following the hour-minute-second format.

Advanced menu

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

Processor Configuration

This submenu displays the status of the processor as detected by the BIOS, including items such as the processor's type, frequency, and Cache L1, L2, L3 settings.

Parameter Description Options
Ratio CMOS Setting This option allows the user to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency.
C1E Support Select Enabled to enable Enhanced Halt State support. C1E significantly reduces the CPU's power consumption by reducing the CPU's clock cycle and voltage during a Halt State.		Enabled Disabled
Hardware Prefetcher (Available when supported by the CPU)	If set to Enabled, the hardware prefetcher will prefetch streams of data and instructions from the main memory to the L2 cache to improve CPU performance.	Enabled Disabled
Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch (Available when supported by the CPU)	The CPU prefetches the cache line for 64 bytes if this feature is set to Disabled.The CPU will prefetch both cache lines for 128 bytes as comprised if this feature is set to Enabled.	Enabled Disabled
MPS and ACPI MADT Ordering	This feature allows the user to configure the MPS (Multi-Processor Specifications) and ACPI settings for the main board. Select Modern Ordering if you are using XP or a newer version of the Windows OS.Select Legacy Ordering if you are using 2000 or an earlier version of the Windows OS.	Modern OrderingLegacy Ordering
Intel®Virtualization Technology(Available when supported by the CPU)	Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support, which will allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating multiple "virtual" systems in one physical computer.	Enabled Disabled
Execute-Disable Bit Capability(Available if supported by the OS & the CPU)	Select Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage the system during an attack.	Enabled Disabled
Simultaneous Multi-Threading(Available when supported by the CPU)	Set to Enabled to use the Simultaneous Multi-Threading Technology, which will result in increased CPU performance.	Enabled Disabled
Active Processor Cores	Set to Enabled to use a processor's Second Core and above. (Please refer to Intel's web site for more information.)	All12
Intel® EIST Technology	EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology) allows the system to automatically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to reduce power consumption and heat dissipation.	Enabled Disabled
Intel® Turbo Boost(Available when Intel® EIST Technology is enabled)	Select Enabled to use the Turbo Mode to boost system performance.	Enabled Disabled
Performance/Watt Select	Power Optimized: Turbo Boost engages after P0 state is sustained for more than 2 seconds. Traditional: Turbo Boost engages even for P0 state for less than 2 seconds.	Power Optimized Traditional
Intel® C-State Tech When this item is set to enabled, the system will automatically set C-State to C2, C3, or C4 state.		Enabled Disabled
C3 State This feature allows the user to decide how the onboard 5500 Series processor will act at C3 State.		ACPI 2 ACPI 3 Disabled
C6 State This feature allows the user to decide how the onboard 5500 Series processor will act at C6 State.		Enabled Disabled
C-State package limit setting	If set to Auto, the AMI BIOS will automatically set the limit on the C-State package register.	Auto, C1, C3, C6, and C7
C1 Auto Demotion When this feature is enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C3, C6 or C7 requests to C1 based on un-core auto-demote information.		Enabled Disabled
C3 Auto Demotion When this feature is enabled, the CPU will conditionally demote C6 or C7 requests to C3 based on un-core auto-demote information.		Enabled Disabled
ACPI T State When this feature is enabled, CPU Throttling state will be reported in the ACPI (Advanced Confi guration and Power Interface) protocol.		Enabled Disabled
Intel AES-NI Select Enabled to enable CPU new instructions for AES. These instructions can be utilized by software to accelerate performance of AES applications.		Enabled Disabled

Parameter Description Options

Clock Spread	Select Enable to enable Clock	Enabled
Spectrum	Spectrum support, which will allow the BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed.	Disabled

ATA Controller Configuration

When this submenu is selected, the AMI BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE or SATA devices and displays the following items.

Parameter Description Options

SATA#1Configuration	Select Compatible to set SATA#1 to legacy compatibility mode. Select Enhanced to set SATA#1 to native SATA mode.	Compatible Disabled,Enhanced
Configure SATA#1 as	This feature allows the user to select the drive type for SATA#1.	IDERAIDAHCI
ICH RAID CodeBase (Available when the option-RAID is selected.)	Select Intel to enable Intel's SATA RAID fi rmware to confi gure Intel's SATA RAID settings. Select Adaptec to enable Adaptec's SATA RAID firmware to configure Adaptec's SATA RAID settings.	IntelAdaptec
SATA#2Configuration (Available when the option IDE is selected.)	Select Enhanced to set SATA#2 to native SATA mode.	EnhancedDisabled
SATA PORT0~SATA PORT5	These settings allow the user to set the parameters of the slots indicated above.Pressto activate the following submenu. Set the correct confi gurations accordingly. The items included in the submenu are listed below.

Parameter Description Options

Type This feature allows the user to select the type of device connected to the system.		Auto, Not Installed, CD/DVD, ARMD
LBA/Large Mode	LBA (Logical Block Addressing) is a method of addressing data on a disk drive In the LBA mode. The maximum drive capacity is 137 GB. For drive capacities over 137 GB, your system must support 48-bit LBA mode If not, contact your manufacturer or install an ATA/133 IDE controller card that supports 48-bit LBA mode.	Auto Disabled
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)	Block Mode boosts the performance of the IDE drive by increasing the amount of data transferred. Only 512 bytes of data can be transferred per interrupt if Block Mode is not used. Block Mode allows transfers of up to 64 KB per interrupt. Select Disabled to allow data to be transferred from and to the device one sector at a time. Select Auto to allow data transfer from and to the device multiple sectors at a time if the device supports it.	Auto Disabled

Parameter Description Options

PIO Mode The IDE PIO (Programmable I/O) Mode programs timing cycles between the IDE drive and the programmable IDE controller. As the PIO mode increases, the cycle time decreases.

Auto, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4

Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined.Select 0 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 3.3 MB/s.Select 1 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 5.2 MB/s.Select 2 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MB/s.Select 3 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 3. It has a data transfer rate of 11.1 MB/s.Select 4 to allow the AMI BIOS to use PIO mode 4. It has a data transfer bandwidth of 32 Bits. Select Enabled to enable 32-Bit data transfer.

Parameter Description Options

DMA Mode Auto,

SWDMAn, MWDMAn, UDMAn

Select Auto to allow the BIOS to automatically detect IDE DMA mode when the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined.

Select SWDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Single-Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 2.1 MB/s.

Select SWDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Single-Word DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 4.2 MB/s.

Select SWDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Single-Word DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 8.3 MB/s.

Select MWDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Multi-Word DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 4.2 MB/s.

Select MWDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Multi-Word DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 13.3 MB/s.

Select MWDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Multi-Word DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 16.6 MB/s.

Select UDMA0 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 0. It has a data transfer rate of 16.6 MB/s. It has the same transfer rate as PIO mode 4 and Multi-Word DMA mode 2.

Select UDMA1 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 1. It has a data transfer rate of 25 MB/s.

Select UDMA2 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 2. It has a data transfer rate of 33.3 MB/s.

Select UDMA3 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 3. It has a data transfer rate of 66.6 MB/s.

Select UDMA4 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 4. It has a data transfer rate of 100 MB/s.

Select UDMA5 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 5. It has a data transfer rate of 133 MB/s.

Select UDMA6 to allow the BIOS to use Ultra DMA mode 6. It has a data transfer rate of 133 MB/s.

Parameter Description Options

S.M.A.R.T. Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures. Select Auto to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically detect hard disk drive support. Select Disabled to prevent the AMI BIOS from using S.M.A.R.T. Select Enabled to allow the AMI BIOS to use S.M.A.R.T. to support the hard-drive disk.		Auto, Disabled, Enabled,
32Bit Data Transfer	Select Enable to enable the function of 32-bit IDE data transfer.	Enabled Disabled
IDE Detect Timeout (sec)	Use this feature to set the timeout value for the BIOS to detect the ATA, ATAPI devices installed in the system.	0 (sec), 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35

Serial Port Configuration

Parameter Description Options
Serial Port 1 Address	This feature allows the user to specify the base I/O port address and the Interrupt Request address for Serial Port 1 or Serial Port 2. Select Disabled to prevent the serial port from accessing system resources.	Disabled,3F8/IRQ4,3E8/IRQ4,2E8/IRQ3,2F8/IRQ3
Serial Port 2 Address	When this option is set to Disabled, the serial port will become physically unavailable. Select 3F8/IRQ4 to allow the serial port to use 3F8 as its I/O port address and IRQ 4 for the interrupt address.	Disabled,2F8/IRQ3,3E8/IRQ4,2E8/IRQ3,3F8/IRQ4
Serial Port 2 Attribute	Select COM to configure the onboard COM 2 port as a normal serial port. Select SOL (Serial Over_LAN) to confi gure the onboard COM 2 port as a virtual COM port for SOL use.	SOLCOM

USB Configuration

Parameter Description Options
USB Controller Select Enabled to enable the onboard USB controller.		Enabled Disabled
Legacy USB Support (Available when USB Functions is not Disabled)	Select Enabled to use Legacy USB devices. If this item is set to Auto, Legacy USB support will be automatically enabled if a legacy USB device is installed on the motherboard.	Enabled Disabled Auto
USB 2.0 Controller	This item indicates if the onboard USB 2.0 controller is activated.	Enabled Disabled
USB 2.0 Controller Mode	This setting allows you to select USB 2.0 Controller mode.	Hi-Speed (480 Mbps) Full Speed (12 Mbps)

USB Mass Storage Device Configuration

This feature allows the user to configure the USB Mass Storage Device Settings.

Parameter Description Options
USB Mass Storage Reset Delay	This setting allows you to decide how long the system should wait in an attempt to detect the presence of a USB Mass Storage Device before it issues a start command the system to proceed with the next operation during POST.	10 seconds20 seconds30 seconds40 seconds
Device#1 This setting allows the BIOS to display the USB Device#1 detected in the system.

Parameter Description Options

Emulation Type If set to Auto, USB devices that are smaller than 530MB will be emulated as floppy and the remaining will be emulated as an HDD. The Forced FDD option will allow you to confi gure an HDD formatted drive to boot as an FDD (eg. Zip Drive).

AutoFloppyForced FDDHard DiskCD ROM

PCI/PnP Configuration

Parameter Description Options
Plug & Play OS Select Yes to allow the OS toconfigure Plug & Play devices. (This is not required for system boot if your OS supports Plug & Play.) Select No to allow the AMI BIOS to confi gure all devices in the system.		YesNo
SR-IOV Supported	Select Enabled to enable Single-Root I/O Virtualization (SR-IOV) support, which works in conjunction with the Intel Virtualization Technology to allow multiple operating systems to run simultaneously within a single computer via natively shared PCI-Express devices in order to enhance network connectivity and performance.	EnabledDisabled
PCI-U Slot0Option ROM/PCI-E Slot2OptionROM~PCI-E Slot6Option ROM	Select Enabled to enable Option ROM support for the user to boot computer using a network interface from the slots specified above.	EnabledDisabled
Load Onboard LAN1 Option ROM/Load Onboard LAN2 Option ROM	Select Enabled to enable the onboard LAN1 or LAN2 Option ROM. This is to boot the computer using a network interface.	EnabledDisabled
Onboard LAN Option ROM Select	Select iSCSI to use iSCSI Option ROMs to boot the computer using a network device. Select iSCSI to use PXE Option ROMs to boot the computer using a network device.	PXE iSCSI
Boots Graphic Adapter Boot Priority	This feature allows the user to select the graphics adapter to be used as the primary boot device.	Onboard VGA Add-on VGA

Advanced Chipset Control

This submenu is used to configure the following sub-items:

CPU Bridge Configuration

Parameter Description Options
QPI Links Speed This feature selects QPI's data transfer speed.		Slow-modeFull Speed
QPI Frequency(Available if QPI Links Speed is set to Full Speed)	This feature is used to select the desired QPI frequency.	Auto4.800 GT5.866GT6.400 GT
QPI L0s and L1 Select Enabled to lower the QPI power state. L0s and L1 are automatically selected by the motherboard.		EnabledDisabled
Memory Frequency	Use this feature to force a DDR3 memory module to run at a frequency other than what the system has detected.	Auto, Force DDR-800, Force DDR-1066, Force DDR-1333, and Force SPD
Memory Mode If Independent is selected, all DIMMs are available to the operating system.If Channel Mirror is selected, the motherboard maintains two identical copies of all data in memory for data backup.If Lockstep is selected, the motherboard uses two areas of memory to run the same set of operations in parallel.		Independent Channel Mirror Lockstep Sparing
Demand Scrubbing	This is a memory error-correction scheme in which the processor writes corrected data back into the memory block from where it was read by the processor.	Enabled Disabled
Patrol Scrubbing This is a memory error-correction scheme that works in the background, looking for and correcting resident errors.		Enabled Disabled

NorthBridge Chipset Control

Parameter Description Options
Intel I/OAT The Intel I/OAT (I/O Acceleration Technology) significantly reduces CPU overhead by leveraging CPU architectural improvements, freeing resources for other tasks.	EnabledDisabled
DCA Technology Select Enabled to use Intel's DCA (Direct Cache Access) Technology to enhance data transfer efficiency.	EnabledDisabled

Parameter Description Options
DCA Prefetch Delay	A DCA Prefetch is used with TOE components to prefetch data in order to shorten execution cycles and maximize data processing effi ciency. A TOE device is a specialized, dedicated processor that is installed on an add-on card or a network card to handle some or all packet processing of this add-on card. Prefetching too frequently can saturate the cache directory and delay necessary cache accesses. This feature reduces or increases the frequency the system prefetches data.	8, 6, 32, 40, 48, 56 64, 72, 80 88, 96,104 112, 120
Intel VT-d Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to the VMM (Virtual Working Memory) through the DMAR ACPI Tables. This feature offers fully-protected I/O resource sharing across Intel platforms, providing greater reliability, security and availability in networking and data-sharing.		Enabled Disabled
Active State Power-Management	Select Enabled to use the power management for signal transactions between the PCI Express L0 and L1 Links. Select Enabled to configure PCI-Exp. L0 and L1 Link power states.	Enabled Disabled
IOH PCI-E Max Payload Size	Some add-on cards perform faster with the coalesce feature, which limits the payload size to 128B; while others, with a payload size of 256B which inhibits the coalesce feature. Please refer to your add-on card user guide for the desired setting.	256B 128B

ME Subsystem Configuration

Parameter Description Options
ME-HECI Support	Select Enabled to enable ME-HECI (Host Embedded Controller Interface) support, which will allow the Host OS to communicate directly with the Management Engine (ME) in a standard method for system management, effectively replacing the SMbus.	Enabled Disabled

System Acoustic & Performance Configuration

Parameter Description Options
Throttling - Closed Loop	Throttling improves reliability and reduces power consumption in the processor by automatic voltage control during processor idle states.	Enabled Disabled
Hysteresis Temperature (Available when Closed Loop is enabled.)	Temperature Hysteresis is the temperature lag (in degrees Celsius) after the predefined DIMM temperature threshold is reached before Closed Loop Throttling begins.	Disabled 1.5°C 3.0°C 6.0°C
Guardband Temperature (Available when Closed Loop is enabled.)	This is the temperature that applies to the DIMM temperature threshold. Each step is in 0.5°C increments. The default is [006]. Press <+> or <-> on your keyboard to change this value.
Inlet Temperature	This is the temperature detected at the chassis inlet. Each step is in 0.5°C increments. The default is [070].
Temperature Rise	This is the temperature rise to the DIMM thermal zone. Each step is in 0.5°C increments. The default is [020].
Air Flow This is the air flow speed to the DIMM modules. Each step is one mm/sec. The default is [1500].

Parameter Description Options

Altitude This feature defines how many meters above or below sea level the system is located.

Sea Level or Below, 1~300, 301~600, 601~900, 901~1200, 1201~1500, 1501~1800, 1801~2100, 2101~2400, 2401~2700, 2701~3000.

DIMM Pitch This is the physical space between two DIMM modules. Each step is in 1/1000 of an inch. The default is [400].

Fan Speed Control Modes

This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans. The CPU temperature and the fan speed are correlated. When the CPU on-die temperature increases, the fan speed will also increase for effective system cooling. Select "Full Speed/FS" to allow the onboard fans to run at full speed for maximum cooling. The FS setting is recommended for special system configuration or debugging. Select "Performance/PF" for better system cooling. The PF setting is recommended for high-power-consuming and high-density systems. Select "Balanced/BL" for the onboard fans to run at a speed that will balance the needs between system cooling and power saving. The BL setting is recommended for regular systems with normal hardware configurations. Select "Energy Saving/ES" for best power efficiency and maximum quietness.

Full Speed/FS, Performance/PF, Balanced/BL, Energy Saving/ES

ACPI Configuration

Use this feature to configure Advanced Confi guration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system.

Parameter Description Options
ACPI Aware O/S Select	Yes to enable ACPI support for an operating system that supports ACPI. Select No to disable ACPI support for an OS that does not support ACPI.	YesNo
ACPI Version Features (Available when ACPI Aware OS is set to Yes)	This feature is used to select the ACPI Version. The options are ACPI v1.0, ACPI v2.0, and ACPI v3.0. Refer to the website at http://www.acpi.info/ for details.
ACPI APIC Support (Available when ACPI Aware OS is set to Yes)	Select Enabled to include the ACPI APIC Table Pointer in the RSDT (Root System Description Table) pointer list.	EnabledDisabled
APIC ACPI SCI IRQ When this item is set to Enabled, APIC ACPI SCI IRQ is supported by the system.		EnabledDisabled
Headless Mode (Available when ACPI Aware OS is set to Yes)	When this feature is set to Enabled, a system will function without a keyboard, monitor, or mouse attached.	EnabledDisabled
NUMA Support Select	Enabled to use the feature of Non-Uniform Memory Access to improve CPU performance.	EnabledDisabled
High-Performance Event Timer	Select Enabled to activate the High-Performance Event Timer (HPET) which will produce periodic interrupts at a much higher frequency than a Real-time Clock (RTC) does in synchronizing multimedia streams, providing smooth playback and reducing the dependency on other timestamp calculation devices, such as an x86 RDTSC Instruction embedded in the CPU. The High Performance Event Timer is used to replace the 8254 Programmable Interval Timer.	EnabledDisabled

Parameter Description Options

WHEA Support Select Enabled to enable Windows Hardware Error Architecture (WHEA) support which will provide a common infrastructure for the system to handle hardware errors on Windows platforms in order to reduce system crashes due to hardware errors and to enhance system recovery and health monitoring.

EnabledDisabled

Power Configuration

Power		Use this question to Enable / Disable Watch Dog Timer 5 Minutes.
Watch Dog Function Power Button Function Restore on AC Power Loss Resume On RTC Alarm	[Disabled][Instant Off][Last State][Disabled]
		← Select Screen↑↓ Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exit

Parameter Description Options

Watch Dog Function	If the Watch Dog timer is set to enabled, the system will reboot when it is inactive for more than 5 minutes.	EnabledDisabled
Power Button Function	If this item is set to Instant_Off, the system will power off immediately when the user presses the power button. If this item is set to 4 Seconds Override, the system will power off when the user presses the power button for 4 seconds or longer.	Instant_Off4 Seconds Override
Parameter Description Options
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 outage. Select Power-On for the system power to turn on after a power outage. Select Last State to allow the system to resume its last state before a power outage.	Power-OnPower-OffLast State
Resume On RTC Alarm	Use this feature to set an event using the Real Time Clock (RTC) to wake up the system at a specified time.If this item is set to Enabled, the following items will display.RTC Alarm Date (Days)Use this feature to set the date settings for the Real Time Clock (RTC). You can choose between 1 to 31. The default setting is Every day.RTC Alarm TimeUse this feature to set the time settings for the RTC in [00:00:00] format.	EnabledDisabled

Security Settings

The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first.

Main Advanced Power Security Server Management Boot Exit
Security Settings	Install or Change the password.
Supervisor Password :Not Installed User Password :Not Installed
Change Supervisor Password
Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] BIOS Write Protect [Disabled] Clear Case Open Status
TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No]	← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
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Supervisor Password

This item indicates if a Supervisor password has been entered for the system. "Not Installed" means a Supervisor password has not been used.

User Password

This item indicates if a user password has been entered for the system. "Not Installed" means that a user password has not been used.

Change Supervisor Password

Select this item and press to access the submenu. Then enter a new password for the supervisor and press to install a new supervisor password.

If the User Password is installed, the following items will display.

Parameter Description Options
User Access Level (Available when a Supervisor Password is set)	Select Full Access to grant the user (supervisor) a full read and write access to the Setup Utility. Select View Only to allow the user (supervisor) to access the Setup Utility without making changes to the fi elds. Select Limited to allow the user (supervisor) to access and make changes to limited fi elds such as Date and Time. Select No Access to prevent the user (supervisor) from accessing the Setup Utility.	Full Access View Only No Access Limited
Change User Password	Select this feature and pressto access the submenu. Then enter a new user Password.
Password Check This item allows you to check a password after it has been entered. Select Setup for the system to check the password at Setup. Select Always for the system to check the password at bootup.		Setup Always

Boot Sector Virus Protection

When enabled, the AMI BIOS displays a warning when any program (or virus) issues a Disk Format command or attempts to write to the boot sector of the hard disk drive. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

BIOS Write Protect

Select Enabled to prevent the user from writing data into the BIOS Setup Utility. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Clear Case Open Status

This feature will clear the status log which indicates "case-open."

TCG/TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Support

Select Yes on this item and enable the TPM jumper on the motherboard to enable TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2)/TPM support to improve data integrity and network security. The options are No and Yes.

If this item is set to Yes, the following items will display.

TPM Enabled/Disabled Status: No State

This feature indicates if TPM support is enabled or disabled.

TPM Owner Status: No State

This feature displays the TPM Owner status.

Server Management

Main Advanced Power Security Server Management Boot Exit
Server Management Settings
► System Information ► Console Redirection Configuration ► Event Log Configuration	←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
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System Information

This submenu displays the following system information:

• System Product Name
  • System Serial Number
• Base Board Product Name
• Base Board Serial Name
• UUID
  • N I C 1 M a c A d d r e s s
  • N I C 2 M a c A d d r e s s
  • IPMI Firmware Revision
• FRU Version

Parameter Description Options

IPMI LAN Selection

Select dedicated LAN or onboard LAN for server management.

Dedicated Onboard Failover

Parameter Description Options

IP Address Source	This features allows the user to select how an IP address is assigned to a client computer or network device. Select DHCP (Dynamic Host Confi guration Protocol) to allow a client (computer or device) to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server that manages a pool of IP addresses and network information on a "request and grant" basis. Upon timeout (or lease expiration), the IP address assigned to the client can be reassigned to a new client. Select Static (Static Allocation) to allow the host server to allocate an IP address based on a table containing MAC Address/IP Address pairs that are manually entered (such as by a network administrator). Only clients with a MAC address listed in the MAC/IP Address Table will be assigned an IP address. The IP Address allocated to the client is on a longer term basis than that assigned by the DHCP mentioned in the other option.	DHCP Static
IP Address The BIOS will automatically enter the IP address of this machine; however, it may be overridden. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255.
Subnet Mask This item displays the current subnet mask setting for your IPMI connection.This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255.
Gateway Address	The BIOS will automatically enter the Gateway address of this machine; however it may be over-ridden. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form. The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255.
Mac Address The BIOS will automatically enter the Mac address of this machine; however it may be over-ridden. Mac addresses are 6 two-digit hexadecimal numbers (Base 16, 0 ~ 9, A, B, C, D, E, F) separated by dots.

Console Redirection

Parameter Description Options
Console Redirection	Select Enabled to use Console Redirection for remote access. If Remote Access is set to Enabled, the following items will display.	Enabled Disabled
Serial Port Number	This feature allows the user to decide which serial port to be used for Console Redirection.	COM1 COM2
Base Address, IRQ	This item displays the base address and IRQ of the serial port used for Console Redirection. The default setting is 2F8h, 3.
Serial Port Mode	This feature allows the user to set the serial port mode for Console Redirection.	115200 8, n 157600 8, n, 138400 8, n, 19200 8, n, 19600 8, n, 1
Flow Control	This feature allows the user to set the flow control for Console Redirection.	None Hardware Software
Redirection After BIOS POST	Select Disabled to turn off Console Redirection after Power-On Self-Test (POST). Select Always to keep Console Redirection active all the time after POST. (Note: This setting may not be supported by some operating systems.) Select Boot Loader to keep Console Redirection active during POST and Boot up.	Disabled Boot Loader Always
Terminal Type	This feature allows the user to select the target terminal type for Console Redirection.	ANSI VT100 VT-UTF8
VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support	Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/VT100 terminals.	Enabled Disabled

Parameter Description Options

Sredir	This feature defines the length of time in seconds to display memory information.	No Delay
Memory		Delay 1 Sec
Display		Delay 2 Sec
Delay		Delay 4 Sec

Event Log Configuration

Parameter Description Options
View Event Log Use this option to view the System Event Log.
Mark All Events as Read	This option marks all events as read. OK Cancel
Clear Event Log This option clears the Event Log memory of all messages.	OK Cancel

Boot Configuration

Use this feature to configure boot settings.

Boot Setting Configuration

Parameter Description Options
Quick Boot Select Enabled to skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot.		EnabledDisabled
AddOn ROM Display Mode	This feature allows the user to set the display mode for the Option ROM.	Force BIOSKeep Current
Bootup Num-Lock	This feature allows the user to set the Power-on state for the Numlock key.	OnOff
Wait For 'F1' If Error	Select Enabled to force the system to wait until thekey is pressed if an error occurs.	EnabledDisabled

Parameter Description Options

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 bootup and allow the drives 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.

EnabledDisabled

Boot Device Priority

This feature allows the user to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. The settings are 1st boot device, 2nd boot device, 3rd boot device, and Disabled.

Hard Disk Drives

This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from all available hard disk drives. The settings are Disabled and a list of all hard disk drives that have been detected (e.g., 1st Drive, 2nd Drive, 3rd Drive, etc.)

Removable Drives

This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from all available removable drives (e.g., 1st Drive, 2nd Drive, 3rd Drive, etc.).

CD/DVD Drives

This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from all available CD/DVD drives.

Network Drives

This feature allows the user to specify the boot sequence from all available network drives.

Retry Boot Devices

Select Enabled to enable Retry Boot Devices support to allow the system to attempt to boot from a specific boot device after a boot failure. The options are Enabled and Disabled.

Exit Options

Select the Exit tab from the AMI BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen.

Parameter Description Options
Save Changes and Exit	Select this option and pressto leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer for the new system configuration parameters to take effect.	OkCancel
Discard Changes and Exit	Select this option and pressto quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system confi guration, and reboot the computer.	OkCancel
Discard Changes	Select this option and pressto discard all changes and return to the AMI BIOS Utility Program.	OkCancel
Load Optimal Defaults	To set this feature, select Load Optimal Defaults from the Exit menu and press. Then select OK to allow the AMI BIOS to automatically load Optimal Defaults to the BIOS Settings. The Optimal settings are designed for maximum system performance, but may not work best for all computer applications.	OkCancel
Load Fail-Safe Defaults	To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press. The Fail-Safe settings are designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance.	OkCancel

5 System troubleshooting

Resetting the system

Before going through in-depth troubleshooting, attempt first to reset the system using one of the methods below.

Perform Purpose To do this

Soft boot reset	To clear the system memory and reload the operating system.	Press+
		+
Cold boot reset	To clear the system memory, restart POST, and reload the operating system. This will halt power to all peripherals.	Turn the system off and then on again.

Initial system startup problems

Problems that occur at initial system startup are usually caused by an incorrect installation or configuration. Hardware failure is a less possible cause. If the problem you are experiencing is with a specific application, see the “There is problem with the software program” section on page 113.

Initial troubleshooting checklist

Use the checklist below to eliminate possible causes for the problem you are encountering.

• AC power is available at the wall outlet?
• Is the power supply module properly installed?
• Is the system power cord properly plugged into the power supply module socket? and connected to a NEMA 5-15R outlet for 100-120 V or a NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-240 V?

- Are all peripheral cables correctly connected and secured?

- Did you press the system power button to turn the server on (power on indicator should be lit green)?

- Are all device drivers properly installed?

- Are hard disk drive(s) properly formatted and configured?

- Are the BIOS configuration settings in the BIOS Setup Utility correct?

- Is the operating system properly loaded? Refer to the operating system documentation.

- Are all hardware components compliant with the tested components lists?

- Are all internal cables correctly connected and secured?

- Is the processor properly seated in its mainboard socket?

- Are all standoffs in the proper location and not touching any components, causing a potential short?

- Are all add-in expansion cards fully seated in their mainboard slots?

- Are all system jumpers correctly set?

- Are all switch settings on add-in boards and peripheral devices correct?

To check these settings, refer to the manufacturer's documentation that comes with them. If applicable, ensure that there are no conflicts (e.g., two add-in boards sharing the same interrupt).

Hardware diagnostic testing

This section provides a detailed approach to identifying a hardware problem and its cause.

Checking the boot-up status

Caution: Before disconnecting any peripheral cables from the server, turn off the system and any peripheral devices. Failure to do so can cause permanent damage to the system and/or the peripheral device.

1 Turn off the system and all external peripheral devices.
2 Disconnect all peripheral devices from the system, except for the keyboard and the display monitor.
3 Make sure the system power cord is plugged into a properly grounded AC outlet and in the power supply module cord socket.
4 Make sure the display monitor and keyboard are correctly connected to the system.
5 Turn on the display monitor.
6 Set the display brightness and contrast controls to at least two thirds of their maximum range.
Refer the documentation that came with your display monitor.
7 If the operating system normally loads from the hard drive, make sure there is no diskette in floppy drive and no disc in the optical drive.
8 If the power indicator is lit, attempt to boot from a disc.
9 Turn on the system.

If the power indicator did not light up, see "Power indicator does not light" on page 111.

Verifying the condition of the storage devices

As POST determines the system configuration, it tests for the presence of each mass storage device installed in the system. As each device is checked, its activity indicator should turn blue briefly. Check the activity indicators for the hard drive(s), DVD-ROM drive, and any other 5.25" device you may have installed.

If any of these indicators fail to light up, refer to related problems listed in the Specific problems and corrective actions section.

Confirming loading of the operating system

Once the system boots up, the operating system prompt appears on the screen. The prompt varies according to the operating system. If the operating system prompt does not appear, see "No characters appear the display monitor" on page 113.

Specific problems and corrective actions

Listed below are specific problems that may arise during the use of your server and their possible solutions.

Power indicator does not light.

Do the following:

• Make sure the power supply module is properly installed.
• Make sure the power cord is connected correctly.
• Make sure that the wall outlet has power. Test it by plugging in another device.
• Make sure the power indicator on the front panel is lit up.
• Remove all add-in cards and see if the system boots.

If reboot is successful, install the cards back in one at a time with a reboot between each addition to determine if one of them is causing the problem.

- Make sure that you have properly installed system compliant memory modules, and that they are populated according to the system guidelines.

- Make sure that you have installed system compliant processors, and that they are populated according to the system guidelines.

HDD activity indicator does not light.

Do the following:

• Make sure the drive is not disabled in the BIOS Setup Utility.
• Make sure the drive is compatible
• Make sure you have not exceeded the power budget for the server.
• Check that relevant switches and jumpers on the hard drive and on the backplane board are set correctly.

Optical drive activity indicator does not light.

Do the following:

• Make sure the SATA and power cables are properly connected.
• Check that relevant switches and jumpers on the drive are set correctly.
• Check that the drive is properly configured.

Optical drive tray cannot be ejected.

Insert the tip of a paperclip into the small hole on the optical drive. Slowly pull the tray out from the drive until the tray is fully extended.

Optical drive cannot read a disc.

Do the following:

• Make sure you are using the correct type of disc.
• Make sure the disc is properly seated in the drive.
• Make sure the disc is unscratched.
• Make sure the drive's cables are properly connected.

Newly installed memory modules are not detected.

Do the following:

• Make sure the memory modules specifications comply with the system requirements.
• Make sure the memory modules have been populated according to the system guidelines.
• Make sure the memory modules are properly installed on their mainboard slots.

Network connection indicators do not light.

Do the following:

• Check the cabling and network equipment to make sure that they are in proper condition.
• Reinstall the network drivers.
• Try another port or hub on the switch.

Network activity indicators do not light.

Do the following:

• Make sure the correct network drivers are loaded on the system.
  • Network might be idle.

Peripheral device connected to a USB port does not work.

Do the following:

• Reduce the number of external devices connected to a USB hub.
• Refer to the documentation that came with the device.

There is problem with the software program.

Do the following:

• Verify that the software is properly configured for the system.
  Refer to the software installation and operation documentation for instructions on setting up and using the software.
• Try a different version of the software to see if the problem is with the copy you are using. If the other version runs correctly on the system, contact your vendor about the defective software.

No characters appear on the display monitor.

Check the following:

• Is the keyboard functioning? Test it by turning the Num Lock function on and off to check if the Num Lock indicator lights up.
• Is the display monitor plugged in and turned on? If you are using a switch box, is it switched to the correct system?
• Are the brightness and contrast controls on the video monitor properly adjusted?
• Is the display monitor signal cable properly connected?
• Does this display monitor work correctly if plugged into a different system?
• Remove all add-in cards and see if the system boots.

If reboot is successful, install the cards back in one at a time with a reboot between each addition to determine if one of them is causing the problem.

• Make sure that you have properly installed system-compliant memory modules, and that they are populated according to the system guidelines.
• Make sure that you have installed system compliant processors, and that they are populated according to the system guidelines.

If you are using an add-in video controller card, do the following:

1 Verify that the display monitor works using the onboard video controller.
2 Verify that the add-in video controller card is fully seated in its slot.
3 Reboot the system for the changes to take effect.
4 If there are still no characters on the screen after you reboot the system, reboot it again.

Take note of the beep codes emitted during POST. This information may be required if you seek technical assistance.

If POST does not emit any beep code and characters still do not appear, the display monitor or the video controller may be defective. Contact your local Acer representative or authorized dealer for technical assistance.

Appendix A

Server management tools

Server management overview

The server management tools supported by this system are listed in the table below.

Tool Function
Acer Smart Server Manager	Remotely manage the server in a network environment through a single management station. For detailed instructions on how to install and use this utility, please refer to the Acer Smart Server Manager User Guide.
Acer Smart Setup Allows you to install your choice of operating system for the server, clone system to set up multiple identical servers, set up BMC, and configure RAID for the system hard drives. For detailed instructions on this utility, please refer to the Acer Smart Setup Help file.
Acer Smart Console Remotely manage the server via a UPnP tool or a Web browser. For detailed instructions on this utility, please refer to "Appendix C Acer Smart Console" on page 139.

RAID configuration utilities

Intel Onboard SATA RAID Creation

Configuring Intel onboard SATA RAID

This section briefly shows how to create RAID volume with Intel onboard SATA RAID.

Enabling onboard SATA RAID

1 Turn on the server and the display monitor. If the server is already turned on, please close all open applications and then restart the server.
2 During POST, press to access the BIOS Setup Utility.
3 Select the Advanced > IDE/SATA Configuration submenu.
4 Change the setting of the Configure SATA#1 as field from IDE to RAID.
5 Select Intel of ICH Raid CodeBase option.
6 Press and select Ok to save the setting and close the Setup Utility.

Entering onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility

To start Intel onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility, press CTRL-I when you see the RAID BIOS during POST. After POST finished, the Intel (R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM will display on the screen.

Loading Factory Default Setting

1 In the Configuration menu, select third option Reset Disks to Non-RAID. The current adapter settings appear. Please click on Next to change the setting.
2 Select the hard disk drive that should be reset and press to complete your selection.
3 Then press to reset RAID data on selected hard disks.

Creating a RAID 5 Volume

1 Select Create RAID Volume.

2 The CREATE VOLUME MENU displayed.

3 Type in the name of RAID volume.

4 Select RAID 5 level.

5 Select desired HDD to create the RAID.

6 Select Create Volume.

7 Press when "Are you sure you want to create the volume? (Y/N):" displayed.

8 Now the RAID volume is created, you can press and select Exit to exit.

Initialing a RAID Volume

During Intel onboard SATA RAID volume creation process, the onboard SATA RAID volume will be automatically initiated once the onboard SATA RAID volume has been created.

Assigning a Hot Spare Drive

The Intel onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility in POST does not provide the function to assign a hot spare driver. Please assign a hot spare driver with Intel onboard SATA RAID utility installed in operating system.

Adaptec Onboard SATA RAID Creation

Configuring Adaptec onboard SATA RAID

This section briefly shows how to create RAID volume with Adaptec onboard SATA RAID.

Enabling onboard SATA RAID

1 Turn on the server and the display monitor. If the server is already turned on, please close all open applications and then restart the server.

2 During POST, press to access the BIOS Setup Utility.

3 Select the Advanced > IDE/SATA Configuration submenu.

4 Change the setting of the Configure SATA#1 as field from IDE to RAID.

5 Select Adaptec of ICH Raid CodeBase option.

6 Press .

7 Select Ok to save the setting and close the Setup Utility.

Entering onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility

To start Adaptec onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility, please press + when you see the RAID BIOS during POST. After POST finished, the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility will display on the screen.

Loading Factory Default Setting

Adaptec onboard SATA RAID utility does not provide an option for factory default setting. To reset onboard SATA RAID volume related configurations, please delete the existing onboard SATA RAID volumes.

Creating a RAID 1 Volume

1 Select Array Configuration Utility option.

2 Select Create Array.

3 T h e Select drives to create Array is displayed.

4 Select the desired hard drive disk and then press to add it in the Selected Drives area.

5 Press to complete the selection.

6 Select Array Type.

7 Configure the array properties.

8 Press Done when finish.

9 Press when "Do you want to create an array? (Yes/No):" displayed.

10 Press any key to continue.

11 The RAID volume is now created, you can press to exit.

Initialing a RAID Volume

During Adaptec onboard SATA RAID volume creation process, the Adaptec onboard SATA RAID volume will be automatically initiated once the onboard SATA RAID volume has been created.

Assigning a Hot Spare Drive

A hot spare is a hard disk drive that automatically replaces any failed drive in a RAID volume, and can subsequently be used to rebuild the RAID volume.

1 Select Array Configuration Utility option.
2 Select Add/Delete Hotspare.
3 T h e Select drives to assign Spare is displayed.
4 Select the desired hard drive disk and then press to add it in the Assigned Hotspare drives area.
5 Press to complete the selection.
6 Press when "Do you want to create a spare? (Yes/No):" is displayed.
7 A hot spare drive is now created, you can press to exit.

MegaRAID SAS 8204ELP Creation

Configuring MegaRAID SAS 8204ELP

This section briefly shows how to create RAID volume with MegaRAID SAS 8204ELP.

Entering MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility

To start MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility for MegaRAID SAS 8204ELP, press + when you see the RAID BIOS during POST.

Loading factory default setting

1 Select Objects from Management menu.

2 Select Adapter from Objects. The screen shows a list of available adapters.
3 Select an adapter and press . The screen shows the adapter settings. You can change the setting from this menu.
4 Select Factory Default and Yes to load the default settings.
5 Exit the configuration utility and press + + to reboot the server.

Creating RAID Volume

1 Select Configuration from the Management Menu.
2 Select New Configuration from the Configuration menu. An array selection window displays the devices connected to the current controller.
3 Press the arrow keys to choose specific physical drives and press the space bar to associate the selected drive with the current array. The indicator for the selected drive changes from READY to ONLINE.
4 After adding the drives to the current array, press to finish creating the current array.
5 Press again to select an array to configure.
6 Press the space bar to select the array and press to configure the logical drive.
7 Select Accept and press to use the default setting for the RAID volume.
8 Press to end the array configuration.
9 Select YES to save the configuration and press any key to return to the Configuration menu.
10 Press to return to the Management Menu.

Initialing a RAID volume

1 Select Initialize from the Management menu. All logical drives should be listed under Logical Drives.
2 Press the space bar to select drives for initialization. The selected drive will be shown in yellow.
3 After selecting the drives, press and select YES to start the initialization process.
4 When initialization is complete, press to continue.
5 Press to return to the Management Menu.

Assigning a hot spare disk

1 Select Objects from the Management menu.
2 Select Physical Drive from Objects. All of the HDDs will be listed.
3 Select a drive marked as READY and press .
4 Select Make Hot Spare and press .

5 Select Yes and the selected drive changes from READY to HOTSP.
6 Press to return to the Management Menu.

Saving and Exiting the RAID Configuration Utility

1 After performing RAID configuration, initialization and assigning the hot spare disk, press in the Management Menu and select Yes to exit the RAID Configuration Utility.
2 Press + + to reboot the server.
3 Now you can start to install the operating system.

MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2 RAID Creation

Configuring MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2

This section briefly shows how to create RAID with MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2.

Entering MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility

To start MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility for MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2, press + when you see the RAID BIOS during POST. After POST finished, the Adapter Selection page will show on the screen. Click on Start to launch the configuration menu.

Loading Factory Default Setting

1 In the Configuration menu, select Adapter Properties. The current adapter settings appear. Click on Next to change the setting.
2 Change the setting of Set Factory Defaults from No to Yes then click on submit.
3 Press + + to reboot the server.

Creating a RAID Volume

1 Launch the configuration menu.
2 Select Configuration Wizard
3 Select Add Configuration (default) and click on Next.
4 Select Custom Configuration (default) and click on Next.

5 Press and hold the key and select the drives that you want to add into the array. After selecting the drives, click on Add to Array.
6 Click on Accept DG then Next.
7 Select the array you just created, click on Add to SPAN and Next.
8 Select the RAID Level you want to use, create the logical volume by specify the size at Select Size and click on Accept to create the logical volume.
9 Click on Next after you creating the logical volume.
10 Click on Accept and Yes to save the configuration.

Initialing a RAID Volume

1 After creating the logical volumes on all RAID volumes, click on Accept and Yes to save the configuration.
2 Click on Yes to initialize the new logical drives. You will see all the logical drives listed.
3 Click on Home to go back to the configuration menu.

Assigning a Hot Spare Drive

1 Select a free disk marked as UNCONF GOOD and listed under Physical Drives.
2 Select Make Global Dedicated HSP or Make Dedicated HSP and click on Go.
3 Click on Home to go back to the configuration menu. You will see the disk marked as Hotspare in pink and listed under Physical Drives.
4 Now you can reboot the system and install the Operating System. Select Exit, click on Yes and press + + to reboot the system.

Flex IO SAS RAID Creation

Configuring Flex IO SAS RAID

This section briefly shows how to create RAID with Flex IO SAS RAID card.

Entering Flex IO SAS RAID Configuration Utility

To start Flex IO SAS RAID Configuration Utility for Flex IO SAS RAID card, press CTRL-H when you see the RAID BIOS during POST. After POST finished, the Adapter Selection page will show on the screen. Please click on Start to launch the configuration menu.

Loading Factory Default Setting

1 In the Configuration menu, select Adapter Properties. The current adapter settings appear. Click on Next to change the setting.
2 Change the setting of Set Factory Defaults from No to Yes then click on submit.
3 Press + + to reboot the server.

Creating and Initialing a RAID Volume

1 Launch the configuration menu.
2 Select Configuration Wizard.
3 Select Add Configuration (default) and click on Next.
4 Select Custom Configuration (default) and click on Next.
5 Press and hold the key and select the drives that you want to add into the array. After you selecting the drives, click on Add to Array.
6 Click on Accept DG then Next.
7 Select the array you just created, click on Add to SPAN and Next.
8 Select the RAID Level you want to use, create the logical volume by specify the size at Select Size and click on Accept to create the logical volume.
9 Click on Next after you creating the logical volume.
10 Click on Accept and Yes to save the configuration.

Initialing a RAID Volume

1 After you create the logical volumes on all of the RAID volume, click on Accept and Yes to save the configuration.
2 Click on Yes to initialize the new logical drives. You will see all the logical drives listed.
3 Click on Home to go back to the configuration menu.

Assigning a Hot Spare Drive

1 Select a free disk marked as UNCONF GOOD and listed under Physical Drives.
2 Select Make Global Dedicated HSP or Make Dedicated HSP and click on Go.
3 Click on Home to go back to the configuration menu. You will see the disk marked as Hotspare in pink and listed under Physical Drives.
4 Now you can reboot the system and install the operating system. Select Exit, click on Yes and press + + to reboot the system.

Appendix B Rack mount configuration

Rack installation information

Rack installation precautions

Follow the rack manufacturer's safety and installation instructions for proper rack installation.

The following additional rack safety installation measures should be considered:

- Anchor the equipment rack

The equipment rack must be anchored to an unmovable suitable support to prevent the rack from falling over when one or more systems are fully extended out of the rack assembly. You must also consider the weight of any other devices installed in the rack assembly. The equipment rack must be installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

- Main AC power disconnect

You are responsible for installing an AC power disconnect for the entire rack unit. This main disconnect must be readily accessible, and it must be labeled as controlling power to the entire unit, not just to the system(s).

- Earth ground the rack installation

To avoid the potential for an electrical shock hazard, the rack assembly itself must be suitably earth grounded, according to your local regional electrical codes. This typically will require the rack to have its own separate earth ground. We recommend you consult your local approved electrician.

• Elevated operating ambient temperature

The maximum operating temperature of the system is 35^ C ( 95^ F). Careful consideration should be given to installing the system in an environment compatible with the 35^ C ( 95^ F) maximum ambient temperature.

- Reduced airflow

The amount of airflow required for the safe operation of the equipment should not be compromised when installing the system in a rack.

- Mechanical loading

Exercise care when mounting the system in a rack to avoid any accidents.

- Circuit overloading

Appropriate consideration should be given when connecting the supply circuit to the system to avoid any circuit overload. The system name plate rating should be used when addressing concerns about circuit overload.

System rack installation

The server should be mounted into a rack. A tool-less rack rail kit is available for installing system to a rack cabinet.

The figure below shows the server in a rack-mount position.

Line drawing of a multi-level industrial storage unit with vertical supports and internal compartments (no text or symbols)

Vertical mounting hole pattern

The four vertical rails of the system rack contain mounting holes arranged in a manner shown in the figure below:

The system occupies 5U in the rack. Count the U positions and hole numbers from the bottom up.

The distance from the center of two holes with closer spacing to the center of the next pair is equivalent to 1U.

Note: The unit of measurement used in this guide is "U" (1U = 1.75 inches or 44.45 mm). The total sum of the heights of all components in the rack measured in "U" cannot exceed the height of the rack. For more information, refer to the documentation that came with the system rack.

When installing components, you must start your measurement from the center of the two holes with closer spacing. Otherwise, the screw holes on the component may not match those on the rack.

Installing the system into the rack

Caution! To minimize the chances of injuries, make sure that two or more people help in installing the server.

1 Confirm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identified.

2 Remove the footstands from the server.

(1) Remove the screw from each footstand.
(2) Push the footstands in the direction indicated and remove from the server.

3 Attach the inner rails to both sides of the server.

(1) Align the screw holes on the rack handles with those on the server and use the screws from the rack mount kit to secure the rack handles to the server.

(2) Align the screw holes on the left and right front inner rails and use the screws from the rack mount kit to secure both rails to the server.

4 Install the mounting rails to the rack posts.

(1) Align the left and right mounting rails to the front rack post mounting holes. Secure each mounting rail to the front rack post with one screw.

(2) Align the left and right mounting rails to the rear rack post mounting holes. Secure each mounting rail to the rear rack post with two screws.

5 Extend the middle sliding piece of each mounting rail forward until you hear an audible click.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical support structure with vertical supports and horizontal beams (no text or symbols)

6 Install the server in the system rack.

(1) Insert the inner rails attached to the server into the mounting rails.
(2) Push the server into the rack until you hear a click sound.

Caution! To avoid personal injury, care should be taken when pressing the inner rail release latches and sliding the component into the rack.

7 Secure the rack handles to the system rack.

For security purposes, you can use screws to secure the rack handles to the front of the rack as illustrated below.

Technical line drawing of a multi-level server rack unit with mounting feet and internal components (no text or symbols)

Appendix C Acer Smart Console

Using Acer Smart Console

Acer Smart Console has a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) and a standard Internet browser. This article will help you become familiar with the Acer Smart Console. Each function will be described clearly.

Acer Smart Console offers:

System monitoring: Providing detailed information via a web UI, including system information readings, system health overview, sensor readings, and System Event Log readings. Green, amber and red indicators give a clear system health overview and sensor readings to help you to determine system status.

Remote system management: Via KVM/IP redirection lets you fully control the system. You can remotely power on, off, reset system through Acer Smart Console in-band or out-of-band. Acer Smart Console implements media redirection for the CD/DVD ROM drive and floppy drive. This feature enables remote installation of the operating system or applications.

Notification: Via SNMP trap and email to inform a person or management software when system status changes.

Platform neutrality: Acer Smart Console uses the standard HTTP protocols. You can easily use a web browser to remotely manage servers running different operating systems. Acer Smart Console also provides cross-platform JAVA-based KVM redirection.

Security: SSL (Secured Socket Layer) and auto session time out ensure higher security when using the web UI through HTTPS. When using KVM and media redirection you can also encrypt the communication.

Account management: Acer Smart Console implements role-based management. User accounts are separated into three levels: No access, operator and administrator. Acer Smart Console also provides RADIUS and LDAP Client Support.

Software requirements

Supported environments: Microsoft Windows Vista, XP, Windows 2000, 2003 and Server 2008.

JAVA: Version 6, update 12 or higher

Note: KVM Remote Console Redirection needs to run in a JAVA environment. Ensure the JAVA Runtime Environment Tool is installed.

Accessing Acer Smart Console

1 Open your web browser and enter the system's IP address. You will be prompted to enter a username and password.
2 Enter the root username and password in the login screen.

• Username: root
• Password: superuser

3 Click Login. The Acer Smart Console page appears.

Note: The default username is root and the default password is superuser. Both the username and password are case sensitive and should be entered in lower case each time.

Important: Logging into the console allows you full administrative rights. Once logged in, you should you change your password.

Acer Smart Console user interface

The Acer Smart Console page opens once you have logged in. This page provides a central location for managing all connected servers. The user interface includes a system status alert indicator, function list, menu bar, function title, section information.

System status

The system status indicator, located in the upper left-hand corner of the Acer Smart Console page, monitors and displays the system health and stability. The system sensors allow you to monitor the system's hardware parameters, such as fan performance, temperature sensors, voltages, and power status. The following are the different system health statuses that may be displayed on the console.

• Normal: The system is in good health and no alerts were detected on the sensors.
• Warning: At least one sensor has a warning alert.
  • Critical: At least one sensor has a critical alert.

System Information

The System Information menu includes options that allow you to view general system information and the system FRU (field replaceable units). Selecting the System Information menu displays the system information and FRU readings options in the left pane.

System Information

Displays general server information, such as the power status, management network IP and management controller MAC address, BMC firmware version and build time, FRU revision and SDR revision and allows you to manage the chassis LED indicator.

FRU Reading

Provides information about major system components, including chassis, main board and other product information.

Server Health

Displays data related to the server's health, such as sensor readings and the event log. This menu has two options: Sensor Readings and Event Log.

Sensor Readings

Allows you to monitor status of the voltages of the power supply, the fan speed, processor and system temperature sensors.

Sensor Display Color

Indicates the health of the system processor, fan, temperature and voltage in a box displayed before each sensor category.

• Green: Indicates the system is in good health and no alerts were detected on the sensors.
• Amber: Indicates at least one sensor has a warning alert.
  • Red: Indicates at least on sensor has a critical alert.

Threshold

Click Show Thresholds to view the threshold parameters of each sensor. It displays the Low Non-Critical (NC), High Non-Critical (NC), High Critical Threshold (CT) threshold information, and these items can not be modified. When each threshold matches alert level, system will send the alert to the specified destinations. To configure the specified

destination, please go to Alert section. To refresh the sensor status, just click Refresh.

Event Log

Provides a record of system events related to critical hardware components. It logs the events when the sensor triggers an abnormal state or is recovering from an abnormal state. When the log matches a pre-defined alert, the system will send out a notification automatically if pre-configured.

Configuration

Allows you to designate email recipients for notification of system alerts, configure the Date and Time, configure the LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) and RADIUS settings, configure the mouse mode settings, configure the network settings, configure the Dynamic DNS, configure the remote session settings, configure the SMTP email server settings, create an SSL certificate and manage users.

The Configuration menu has the following options:

• Alerts
• Date and Time
• LDAP
  • R A D I U S
• Mouse mode
  • Network
• Dynamic DNS
• Remote Session
  • S M T P
• SSL Certificate
• Users

Alerts

Allows you to designate up to 15 email recipients for notification of system alerts. When alerts occur, the system will send an email or a SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) trap containing the event detail to the designated recipients.

The Alerts page allows you to do the following:

• Modify: Change the email address or the destination server.
• Send Test Alert: Send a test alert to the designated email address.
• Delete: Remove pre-set alert destination settings.

Setting up alerts

You can set up notifications to be sent via SNMP trap or via email.

Setting up SNMP traps

1 On the Alerts page click Modify.
2 Specify the event severity, such as Critical or Warning.
3 Enter the IP information.
4 Click Save.

Setting up email notifications

1 On the Alerts page click Modify.
2 Specify the event severity, such as Critical or Warning.
3 Enter the recipient's email address.

4 Enter a subject and message.
5 Click Save.

Date and Time

The Date and Time option allows you to set the BMC date and time.

LDAP (if available)

The LDAP option allows you to download the user account list and authentication from the LDAP server and create Acer Smart Console user accounts from this list.

Configuring LDAP settings

1 On the LDAP Settings page and check Enable LDAP Authentication.

2 Enter the required information to access the LDAP server.

3 Click Save.

RADIUS

The RADIUS option allows you to configure the RADIUS option.

Configuring RADIUS

1 On the RADIUS Settings page check Enable RADIUS.

2 Enter the required information to access the RADIUS server.

3 Click Save.

Mouse mode

The Mouse mode option allows you to set a mouse mode to control your mouse.

Setting the mouse mode

1 Select a mouse mode from the Mouse Mode page.

• Absolute: Select this setting when using a Microsoft Windows operating system.
• Relative: Select this setting when using a Linux operating system.

2 Click Save.

Network

The Network option allows you to configure and change the management network parameters. You can configure the network

settings by using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) or manually.

Configuring network settings

1 On the Network Settings page, select whether to obtain an IP address automatically or configure the network settings manually.

2 Click Save.

Dynamic DNS

The Dynamic DNS option allows you to configure and change the management network parameters.

Configuring Dynamic DNS

1 On the Dynamic DNS Settings page, check Enable Dynamic DNS.
2 Enter the required information to access the Dynamic DNS server.
3 Click Save.

Remote Session

The following options allow you to enable or disable encryption on KVM or Media data during a redirection session. Select the remote session then press Save.

Configuring Remote Session settings

1 On the Remote Session page, select whether to enable KVM or Media Encryption.
2 Select a Virtual Media Attach Mode.
3 Click Save.

SMTP

The SMTP option allows you to configure the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) mail server settings.

Configuring the SMTP settings

1 On the SMTP Setting page, select a LAN channel number.
2 Enter the IP address of the SMTP server.
3 Enter the username and password.
4 Enter the email address for sending email notifications.
5 Enter the machine name.
6 Click Save.

SSL Upload

The SSL Certificate option allows you to upload a SSL certificate manually.

Uploading an SSL certificate

1 On the SSL Upload page, click Browse to locate the SSL certificate on your system.
2 Click Upload.

Users

The Users option allows you to create, edit, delete, and view user accounts from the user list.

To configure user accounts in the User List page, you can select from the following command buttons:

• Delete User: Remove the user from the list.
• Modify User: Edit the user profile.
• Add User: Create a new user account.

User Privileges

The User List page includes a privilege setting for determining the maximum privilege a user can have to the system. Users can be configured to have certain access permissions, such as administrator privilege, operator privilege, no access. The BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) maintains a local database of remote access users and their privileges. When the user logs in to the console, BMC determines the user's privileges and executes commands according to the privilege level.

The table below lists the privilege levels you can assign to a user.

• No access: Users assigned this privilege have the least amount of system access. This is considered the lowest privilege level.
• Operator: The operator privilege has restricted access. All BMC commands are allowed, except for the configuration commands

that allows the user to change the behavior of the out-of-band interfaces. Operator privilege can not disable individual channels or change user access privileges.

- Administrator: The administrator privilege has full access and can configure the software and add users. Administrator privilege have access to all BMC commands, including configuration commands for disabling a communication channel.

Modifying a user account

1 On the Users page click Modify User.
2 Enter the username.
3 Enter the password.
4 Re-enter the password.
5 Select a privilege level from the drop-down menu.
6 Click Modify.

Remote Control

The Remote Control menu allows you to start a Remote Console session with the host system and manage power remotely. This menu include two options: KVM Remote Console Redirection and Server Power Control.

KVM Remote Console Redirection

The KVM Remote Console Redirection option allows you to start the KVM Remote Console utility and remotely manage the server using the monitor, mouse and keyboard as if you are connected directly to the server.

Launching the KVM Remote Console utility

On the KVM Remote Console Redirection page, click Launch Console. The web browser downloads and automatically launches the remote console application. The KVM Remote Console screen appears.

For more information about the KVM Remote Console application, refer to "KVM function description" on page 161.

Server Power Control

The Server Power Control option allows you to perform a remote power on, power off, power cycle and reset your server.

Performing a remote power control operation

On the Server Power Control page, select an option then click Perform Action.

Launch SOL

SOL allows you to launch the remote console by using Serial over LAN.

Click Launch SOL. Select the Baud rate from the pull-down menu as your SOL transfer rate. Make sure that the Baud rate selected here matches the Baud Rate set in the BIOS.

Once you have selected the Baud rate, and press Start to start the session. You can also press Stop to stop the SOL connection.

Virtual Media

Floppy disk

This floppy disk option allows you to upload and share images via the BMC. These images will then be emulated to the host server as USB applications.

Perform the floppy disk operation

On the floppy disk page select an image file, then click Upload to upload your image file to the server.

CD-ROM image

This option allows you to upload and share images via the BMC. These images will then be emulated to the host server as USB applications.

Perform the CD-ROM operation

1 On the CD-ROM Setting page, enter the share host server.
2 Enter the path to the CD-ROM image file.
3 Enter the user name (optional) and password (optional).
4 Click Save.

Maintenance

Firmware Update

Maintenance allows you to upgrade the BMC firmware (including Acer Smart Console and FRU information).

Upgrading firmware

1 On the Maintenance page click Enter Update Mode. The Firmware Upload page appears.
2 Click Browse to locate the firmware image file.
3 Click Upload to upload the image file to the server.

Unite reset

Unite reset allows you to reboot the BMC (IPMI) Controller.

IP reset

IP reset allows you to reset the settings for virtual media, keyboard and mouse on the host server.

Factory default

Factory Default allows you to reset IPMI to the factory default settings.

IPMI configuration

IPMI Configuration allows you to save the current configuration settings or to restore the settings to a previously-saved state.

Miscellaneous

POST snooping

POST snooping allows you to query the POST (Power-On Self Test) Snooping code for BIOS LPC Port80.

KVM function description

You can launch the KVM Remote Console utility from the Acer Smart Console Remote Control menu. The KVM Remote Console utility enables you to control any programs on the server remotely, using a local keyboard, monitor and mouse.

Virtual media

Virtual storage

Click this item to select a virtual storage device for your console redirection.

• USB Floppy & Flash Devices: Click this item to use a USB floppy device or a flash device for your console redirection.
• CDROM & ISO: Click this item to use a CDROM or an ISO device for your console redirection.
• Logical Drive Type: Click this item to select a logical drive type from the pull down menu for your console redirection.
• Image Filename and Full Path: Enter the Image Filename and the path for your console redirection.
• Plug In: After you've entered the correct information, click Plug In > OK to launch console redirection.

Virtual keyboard

Click this item to configure the virtual keyboard settings for your console redirection.

• Virtual Keyboard: Click the item to activate the Virtual Keyboard.

- English Keyboard: The screen above shows the Virtual Keyboard in English. Click any key on the keyboard for your BMC connection.

Record

This feature allows you to record media displays for your console redirection.

Start recording: Click this item to start video recording on your remote server.

Stop Recording: Click this item to stop video recording on your remote server.

Playback

This feature allows you to playback the media displays that you have recorded.

- Open: Click this item to open your media recording files.

- Close: Click this item to close your media recording files.

- Stop: Click this item to stop media recording playback.

- Play/Pause: Click this item to continue with media recording playback or to stop media recording playback.

Macro

This feature allows you to configure Macro settings for your console redirection.

- Hold Right ALT Key: This item performs the same function as you holding down the key.

- Hold Left ALT Key: This item performs the same function as you holding down the key.

- Right Windows Key: This item performs the same function as pressing the key. Right click this item to select Hold Down or Press & Release for the key function.

- Left Windows Key: This item performs the same function as pressing the key. Right click this item to select Press Down or Press & Release for the key function.

• Macro: Click this item to activate a pull-down submenu displaying

Macro hotkeys.

- Macro Hotkeys: Click this item to display the macro hotkey pop-up submenu. The hotkeys include the following:

• + +
• < Alt> +
• < Alt> +
• +
• < Alt> +
• < Alt> +
• < Alt> +
• < Alt> +
• +
• < F1>
• < Alt> +
• < Pause>

Options

The options menu allows you to configure the settings for Hotkey, Preferences, Full-Screen Mode, OSD UI Style and Keyboard_Mouse_Hotplug for your console redirection.

Hotkey settings

This feature allows you to configure Hotkey settings for your console redirection.

• Set Hotkey: Click this item to configure your hotkey settings for your console redirection.
  • The Hotkey Settings screen displays the following information:

• Hotkeys: Hotkeys: + <1> to + <7> are displayed on the right side of the screen.

• Actions: Click a hotkey to show the action corresponding to this hotkey on the left of the screen.

• Keyboard Monitor: Click this item to enable keyboard monitor support.

• Assign: Click a hotkey and select an action from the actions menu, and then click Assign to assign the action to the hotkey.
• Start: After an action is assigned to a hotkey, click Start to execute the command and complete the assignment.
• Stop: After an action is assigned to a hot key, click Stop to cancel

the selection.

- Close: After configuring the hotkey settings, click Close to close this submenu.

Preferences

Display

Recording Time: Check this box if you want video recording to be automatically turned off at a certain time. Once the automatic stop is selected, enter the number of minutes before your video recording will be automatically shut-off.

Display Scale: Use the handle on the slider to set the appropriate scale setting for your video display (from 25 to 100).

Image Quality: Check the High Color box for a network connection with heavier traffic. Check the Low Color box for a network connection with lighter traffic. Click OK to use the settings set up by you.

Input

Mouse Settings: Click Input to configure mouse settings, including the following.

Enable Mouse Input: Check this box to use your mouse as an input device for your console redirection. Once mouse support is enabled, select Absolute Mouse Mode if you use Windows; select Relative Mouse for Linux.

Keyboard Settings: Check this box to use the keyboard as an input device for your console redirection. Once keyboard support is enabled, you can configure repeat key timeout settings.

Repeat Key Timeout: Use the handle on the slider to select the appropriate timeout settings for repeat keystrokes from 0 ms (millisecond) to 1000 ms (millisecond).

Language

From the Preferences submenu, select Language settings.

From the language settings pop-up menu select the language you want to use for console redirection. The language options are: English, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Korean, and Italian.

Once you have selected a language to use, click OK.

Window

From the Preference submenu, click Window to display the submenu. The Window pop-up menu will open.

Check this box to allow the display window to be automatically resized for best video display.

Click OK to keep the selection.

Video Stream Control

From the Preference submenu, click Video Stream Control to display the submenu. The Window pop-up menu will display.

Check this box to enable Video Stream Flow Control support.

Select the correct speed setting. After setting the speed click OK.

Full-screen mode

This feature allows you to set the video display to the full-screen mode for your console redirection.

OSD UI style

This feature allows you to configure the OSD UI style settings for console redirection.

The OSD UI Style Screen: This screen provides shortcuts to the main features provided by the firmware for console redirection. Click an OSD UI Style icon to change the settings.

Move OSD UI Screen: Click this icon to move the UI to a new location on the display.

Hotkey Settings: Click this icon to access the Hotkeys submenu and change the settings.

Virtual Media: Click this item to access the Virtual Media submenu and configure the settings.

Virtual Keyboard: Click this item to access the Virtual Keyboard submenu and use your virtual keyboard.

Preferences submenu: Click this item to access the Preferences submenu.

Full-screen Mode: Click this item to change the display window to the full-screen.

Exit Remote Console: Click on this item to exit from the remote connection.

User List: Click on this item to display the user list.

Change Tool Bar Display: Click this item to change the tool bar display format.

Hotplug Keyboard/Mouse: Click this item to use hotplug keyboard and mouse.

Macro: Click this item to enable Macro support and use the Macro settings features.

Video Recording: Click this item to access the Video Recording submenu and to use video recording.

Video Playback: Click this item for video playback.

Hotplug Keyboard/Mouse

Hotplug Keyboard/Mouse: Click the item enable keyboard/mouse hotplug support for your console redirection.

User List

This feature allows you to access the user list.

Session ID: This item displays the current session ID#.

User Name: This item displays the name(s) of the user(s).

IP Address: This item displays the IP Address of the host server.

Capture

This feature allows you to capture the screen display on your remote console.

Full Screen Capture: Click this item to capture the full screen video display.

Exit

Yes: At the prompt, click Yes to exit from remote redirection.

No: Click No to return to the current session.

Index

Numerics

5.25 inch device bays location 4

5.25 inch storage device installing 41 removing 44

A

Acer Smart Setup scope 23 using 23

additional hard disk drive installing 38

Advanced Chipset Control ACPI Configuration 89 CPU Bridge Configuration 84 ME Subsystem Configuration 87 NorthBridge Chipset Control 85 System Acoustic & Performance Configuration 87

ATA Controller Configuration 77

B

BIOS

CMOS RAM 68

configure 69

overview 68

BIOS Setup

Advanced Chipset Control 84

Advanced menu 73

Advanced Processor Options 74

Boot Configuration 100

Boot Device Priority 101

Boot Setting Configuration 100

CD/DVD Drives 101

Hard Disk Drives 101

Network Drives 102

Retry Boot Devices 102

Removable Drives 101

enter Setup 69

Exit Options 103

Main menu 71

navigation keys 70

PCI/PnP Configuration 83

Power Configuration 91

Processor Configuration 74

Security Settings 93

Serial Port Configuration 81

Server Management 96

Console Redirection 98

Event Log Configuration 99

System Information 96

USB Configuration 82

USB Mass Storage Device Configuration 82

C

CMOS RAM 68

connect peripherals

front 19

rear 20

D

DVD-ROM drive

location 4

troubleshooting 112

E

electrostatic discharge, see ESD pre-

cautions 26

expansion card

I/O interface 64

F

front panel 3

H

hard disk drive

configuration guidelines 31

hard disk drive with carrier

drive status 32

installing 36

hard drive

activity indicator, location 5

RAID configuration 117

troubleshooting 111

hardware upgrade

procedures 26

heat sink fan

thermal grease 52

5.25 inch storage device 41

additional hard disk drive 38

hard disk drive with carrier 36

internal components 9

L

LAN ports

location 8

troubleshooting 112

LED connector

LE4

system ID 16

LEB1

InfiniBank link 16

LEB2

BMC activity 16

LED connectors

mainboard 16

LED indicators

front panel 6

LAN port 8

LEDs

mainboard 16

Lockstep mode 57

M

mainboard

jumper settings 14

Memory population

imirroring mode

single processor 56

independent mode 53, 54

dual processors 55

single processor 54

lockstep mode 58

dual processors 58

single processor 58

mirroring mode 56

dual processors 57

sparing mode 59

dual processors 60

single processor 59

mirroring mode 56

monitor port 8

O

opening the server

installing side panel 28

removing side panel 28

operating system

configure 23

P

PCI bus slots

overview 64

POST

turn-on procedure 21

power

boot-up problems 22

troubleshooting 111

turn off 24

turn on 21

power off

via hardware 24

via software 24

power supply module

redundant bay 9

power-on self-test, see POST 21

processor

BIOS settings 74

configuration guidelines 50

installing 51

removing 50

replacing 50

PS/2 keyboard port 7

PS/2 mouse port 7

R

rack

installing 132

rack installation 127

mounting pattern 131

precautions 128

RAID configuration utilities 117

rear panel 7

removing

5.25 inch storage device 44

hard disk drive with carrier 33

heatsink fan assembly 45

processor 50

side panel 28

system memory 63

S

safety

CD or DVD viii

serial port

location 8

serial port configuration

BIOS settings 81

server management

tools 116

side panel

installing 29

removing 28

Sparing mode 59

system BIOS 67

system boards

mainboard 10

system fan

location 9

system memory

identification 61

installing 62

interface 53

population 54, 55, 57, 58, 60

removing 63

troubleshooting 112

system reset

cold boot 106

soft boot 106

system setup 17

connect peripherals 19

install OS 23

pre-installation requirements

18

turn on system 21

system upgrade

5.25-inch storage device 41

ESD precautions 26

expansion card 64

hard disk drive 30

installation precautions 26

memory 53

post-installation instructions 27

pre-installation instructions 26

processor 50

T

thermal grease 52

troubleshooting

confirming loading of OS 110

display problem 113

DVD-ROM drive problems 112

hardware diagnostics 109

HDD problem 111

initial checklist 108

initial startup problems 107

memory problem 112

network problem 112

power indicator problem 111

software program problem 113

system reset 106

USB device problem 113

verifying key system lights 110

U

USB Configuration 82

USB configuration

BIOS settings 82

USB Mass Storage Device Configura-

tion

BIOS settings 82

USB ports

front 5

rear 7

troubleshooting 113