Acer AR180 F1 Manuel d'utilisateur

AR180 F1 SeriesUser Guide

xRegulations and safety noticesFCC noticeThis device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part

4 System BIOS82User Access Level: (Available when Supervisor Password is set as above) Available options are:• Full Access - grants full User read an

83Clear User Password: (Available only if User Password has been set) This item allows you to clear a user password after it has been entered.Password

4 System BIOS84System Management SettingsUse this feature to configure System Management settings.Product InformationThis submenu displays the follow

85• NIC2 Mac Address• IPMI Firmware RevisionIP Address Source: Select how an IP address is assigned to a client computer or network device. Select DHC

4 System BIOS86Remote Access ConfigurationRemote Access: This allows you to enable Remote Access support. If Remote Access is set to Enabled, the fol

87Sredir Memory Display Delay: Defines the length of time in seconds to display memory information.DMI Event LoggingThis submenu allows you to view an

4 System BIOS88Mark All Events as Read: Marks all events as read.Clear Event Log: This option clears the Event Log memory of all messages.

89Boot SettingsThis submenu allows you to configure boot settings for the system.Retry Boot Devices: Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to attempt to re

4 System BIOS90Hard Disk DrivesThis feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from all available hard disk drives. The settings are Disabled an

91ExitSelect the Exit tab from the BIOS Setup Utility screen to enter the Exit BIOS Setup screen.Save Changes and Exit: When you have completed the sy

xiCautionChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Com

4 System BIOS92Discard Changes: Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the BIOS Setup Utility.Load Optim

93are designed for maximum system stability, but not for maximum performance.

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5 System troubleshooting

5 System troubleshooting96Resetting the systemBefore going through in-depth troubleshooting, attempt first to reset the system using one of the metho

97BIOS error beep codesDuring POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur.Non-fatal e

5 System troubleshooting98Initial troubleshooting checklistUse the checklist below to eliminate the possible cause for the problem you are encounteri

99Hardware diagnostic testingThis section provides a more detailed approach to identifying a hardware problem and its source.Checking the boot-up stat

5 System troubleshooting100Verifying the condition of the storage devicesAs POST determines the system configuration, it tests for the presence of ea

101Specific problems and corrective actionsListed below are specific problems that may arise during the use of your server and their possible solution

xiiTelecom will accept no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances.3 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's

5 System troubleshooting102Bootable DVD drive is not detected.Make sure the Boot option setting in the BIOS setup utility is configured to allow the

103• 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,

5 System troubleshooting1042 Verify that the add-in video controller card is fully seated in its slot.3 Reboot the system for the changes to take eff

Appendix A: Server management tools

Appendix A: Server management tools106Server management overviewThe server management tools supported by this system are listed in the table below.To

107RAID configuration utilitiesIntel onboard SATA RAID CreationConfiguring Intel onboard SATA RAIDThis section briefly shows how to create RAID volume

Appendix A: Server management tools1088 Now that the RAID volume is created, you can press <ESC> or select option 5. Exit to exit.Assigning Hot

109Adaptec onboard SATA RAID CreationConfiguring Adaptec onboard SATA RAIDThis section explains briefly how to create a RAID volume with the Adaptec o

Appendix A: Server management tools11011 Now that the RAID volume is created, you can press <ESC> to exit.Assigning Hot Spare driveA hot spare

111Configuring LSI MegaRAID SAS 8204ELPThis section briefly shows how to create RAID with LSI MegaRAID SAS 8204ELP.Entering MegaRAID SAS RAID Configur

xiiiNotice: BSMIPower Supply Unit (PSU) statementPower supply unit (PSU) redundancy claim ensures that the system may continue to run normally in the

Appendix A: Server management tools1129 Select YES to Save Configuration and press any key to return to the Configuration menu.10 Press ESC to return

113MEGARAID SAS 8708EM2 RAID CREATIONThis section briefly shows how to create RAID with MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2.Entering MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration

Appendix A: Server management tools1142 Click on Yes to initialize the new logical drives. You will see all the logical drives listed.3 Click on Home

115FLEX IO LSI 1078 SAS RAID CREATIONThis section briefly shows how to create RAID with Flex IO SAS RAID card.Entering Flex IO SAS RAID Configuration

Appendix A: Server management tools1162 Click on Yes to initialize the new logical drives. You will see all the logical drives listed.3 Click on Home

Appendix B: Rack mount configuration

Appendix B: Rack mount configuration118Rack installation informationRack installation precautionsFollow the rack manufacturer's safety and insta

119• Circuit overloading Appropriate consideration should be given when connecting the supply circuit to the system to avoid any circuit overload. The

Appendix B: Rack mount configuration120System rack installation The server should be mounted into a rack. A tool-less rack rail kit is available for

121Vertical mounting hole patternThe four vertical rails of the system rack contain mounting holes arranged in a manner shown in the figure below: The

xivLaserproduct klasse 1Voorzichtig: Onzichtbare laserstraling indien geopend. Voorkom blootstelling aan straal.Declaration of Conformity for EU count

Appendix B: Rack mount configuration122Installing the system into the rackCaution! To minimize the chances of injuries, make sure that two or more pe

1233 Attach the inner rails to both sides of the server.a Align the holes on the left and right inner rails to the hooks on the left and right sides o

Appendix B: Rack mount configuration124b Push down the latches (2) to make sure the mounting rails are securely attached to the rack posts.

1255 Pull out the server mounting rails from the left and right mounting rails. Caution! To avoid personal injury, care should be taken when pressing

Appendix B: Rack mount configuration1266 Install the server into the rack. a Insert the inner rails into the server mounting rails, then push the ser

1277 For security purposes, tighten the right and left thumbscrews on the front panel to secure the server to the front of the rack as illustrated bel

Appendix B: Rack mount configuration128

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console130Using Acer Smart ConsoleAcer Smart Console has a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) and a standard Interne

131Note: KVM Remote Console Redirection needs to run in a JAVA environment. Ensure the JAVA Runtime Environment Tool is installed.Accessing Acer Smart

Contents1 System tour 1Overview 2External and internal structure 3Front panel 3Rear panel 6Internal components 8Mainboard 92 System setup 15S

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console132Acer Smart Console user interfaceThe Acer Smart Console page opens once you have logged in. This page provides a cen

133Server HealthDisplays data related to the server's health, such as sensor readings and the event log. This menu has two options: Sensor Readin

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console134destination, please go to Alert section. To refresh the sensor status, just click Refresh.Event LogProvides a record

135ConfigurationAllows you to designate email recipients for notification of system alerts, configure the Date and Time, configure the LDAP (Lightweig

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console136AlertsAllows you to designate up to 15 email recipients for notification of system alerts. When alerts occur, the sy

1374 Enter a subject and message.5 Click Save.Date and TimeThe Date and Time option allows you to set the BMC date and time.LDAP (if available)The LDA

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console138Configuring LDAP settings1 On the LDAP Settings page and check Enable LDAP Authentication.2 Enter the required infor

139Mouse modeThe Mouse mode option allows you to set a mouse mode to control your mouse.Setting the mouse mode1 Select a mouse mode from the Mouse Mod

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console140settings by using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) or manually.Configuring network settings1 On the Networ

141Configuring Dynamic DNS1 On the Dynamic DNS Settings page, check Enable Dynamic DNS.2 Enter the required information to access the Dynamic DNS serv

xviInstalling a SAS card 51Installing the rear SAS card 52Installing the right riser card 544 System BIOS 57Introduction 58The BIOS setup utility 58C

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console142SMTPThe SMTP option allows you to configure the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) mail server settings.Configurin

143SSL UploadThe SSL Certificate option allows you to upload a SSL certificate manually.Uploading an SSL certificate1 On the SSL Upload page, click Br

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console144UsersThe Users option allows you to create, edit, delete, and view user accounts from the user list.To configure use

145interfaces. Operator privilege can not disable individual channels or change user access privileges.• Administrator: The administrator privilege ha

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console146KVM Remote Console RedirectionThe KVM Remote Console Redirection option allows you to start the KVM Remote Console u

147Launch SOLSOL 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 yo

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console148Virtual MediaFloppy diskThis floppy disk option allows you to upload and share images via the BMC. These images will

149CD-ROM imageThis option allows you to upload and share images via the BMC. These images will then be emulated to the host server as USB application

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console150MaintenanceFirmware UpdateMaintenance allows you to upgrade the BMC firmware (including Acer Smart Console and FRU i

151IPMI configurationIPMI Configuration allows you to save the current configuration settings or to restore the settings to a previously-saved state.M

xviiRAID configuration utilities 107Intel onboard SATA RAID Creation 107Adaptec onboard SATA RAID Creation 109Configuring LSI MegaRAID SAS 8204ELP 111

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console152• English Keyboard: The screen above shows the Virtual Keyboard in English. Click any key on the keyboard for your B

153Macro hotkeys.• Macro Hotkeys: Click this item to display the macro hotkey pop-up submenu. The hotkeys include the following:•<Ctrl> + <Al

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console154and then click Assign to assign the action to the hotkey.• Start: After an action is assigned to a hotkey, click Sta

155From the language settings pop-up menu select the language you want to use for console redirection. The language options are: English, Japanese, Ge

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console156Virtual Keyboard: Click this item to access the Virtual Keyboard submenu and use your virtual keyboard.Preferences s

157ExitYes: At the prompt, click Yes to exit from remote redirection.No: Click No to return to the current session.

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console158

159IndexAAdaptec onboard SATA RAIDconfiguring 109controllerenabling 109creation 109Adaptec onboard SATA RAID Config-uration Utilityentering

Index160mounting pattern 121precautions 118RAID Volumecreating 109rear panel 6SsafetyCD or DVD xivserver managementtools 106system

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1 System tour

Model Number : Serial Number: Purchase Date: Place of Purchase:Copyright © 2010. All Rights Reserved. Acer AR180 F1 SeriesUser Guide Acer AR180 F1

1 System tour2OverviewThe AR180 F1 is a high-performance 2U rack-mount dual-socket server that supports up to two new generations of Intel architectu

3External and internal structureFront panelThe illustration below shows the system front panel. With 3.5-inch HDD bays No. Icon Component1 Rack

1 System tour4Front panel LED indicator status 7 Power failure indicator8 LAN2 activity indicator9 Power indicator10 Hot-plug HDD activity indicator

5LAN activity indicators(LAN1, LAN2)Green On LAN Link / No AccessGreen Blinking LAN AccessN/A Off Disconnect / IdleLED indicator LED color LED state S

1 System tour6Rear panel No. Component1 Power supply modules2 PS/2 mouse port3 PS/2 keyboard port4 Server management port (RJ-45) (10/100 Mbps)5 USB

7Rear panel LED indicator status LAN port LED indicators LED indicator LED color LED state StatusSystem ID LED N/A Off NormalBlue On System ID

1 System tour8Internal components No. Component1 Hard disk drive bay2System fan modules3 Memory modules4 Air duct5 PCI riser board bracket assemb

9MainboardThe mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. It should look like the figure shown below.

1 System tour10No. Connector Description1 P1-DIMM3AP1-DIMM3BP1-DIMM2AP1-DIMM2BP1-DIMM1AP1-DIMM1BDDR3 sockets for processor12 CPU2 Processor 2 socket3

1119 SXB1 Left side riser card slot20 SXB2 Right side riser card slot21 UIOP Left side riser card slot22 ID System ID LED23 LAN1/LAN2 G-bit ethernet p

iiiInformation for your safety and comfortSafety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all wa

1 System tour12Mainboard jumper settings No. Jumper Description Default Setting1 JBT1 Clear CMOS Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pa

13Note: Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only.5 JPB BMC Enabled Pins 1~2 (enable)6 JPG1 VGA Enable Pins 1~2 (enable)7 JPL1 GLAN1 Enable

1 System tour14Mainboard LEDs No. LED Description State Status1 D20 BMC heartbeat LED Green blinking Normal2 LE1 Standby power LED Solid

2 System setup

2 System setup16Setting up the systemPre-installation requirementsSelecting a siteBefore unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site

17Connecting peripheralsCaution! The server operates on 100-240 VAC only. Do not connect the system to an incorrect voltage source.Refer to the illust

2 System setup18Turning on the systemAfter making sure that you have properly set up the system and connected all the required cables, you can now po

19Have an electrician check your power outlet.• Loose or improperly connected internal power cables.Check the internal cable connections. If you are n

2 System setup20Configuring the system OSAcer Smart Setup assists you to conveniently install your choice of operating system.To start using Smart Se

21Turning off the systemThere are two ways to turn off the server — via software or via hardware. The software procedure below applies to a system run

iv• Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings mus

2 System setup22

3 System upgrades

3 System upgrades24Installation precautionsBefore you install any server component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections

254 Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface.5 Open the system according to the instructions on page 34.6 Follow the ESD precautions described

3 System upgrades26Opening the serverCaution! Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it.

272 Install the top cover.(1) Place the top cover on the chassis so that the tabs on the cover align with the slots on the chassis.(2) Slide the top c

3 System upgrades28Configuring the storage devicesThe system supports up to four 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS/SATA hard disk drives. An optional optical dri

29Determining drive statusEach HDD carrier features two status LED indicators (see page 3) to display the hard drive status. If you are replacing a fa

3 System upgrades30Removing and installing a 3.5” hard disk driveRemoving a 3.5” hard disk drive with carrier1 Observe the ESD precautions described

313 Lock the HDD carrier.4 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 25.

vgrounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for details.Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is not properly

3 System upgrades32Installing and removing the power supplyThe server has a single 720-Watt power supply, capable of operating at 100 - 240 input vol

33Power supply failureIf the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the power supply unit. Replacement units

3 System upgrades344 Push the new power supply module into the power bay until it clicks into place.5 Plug the AC power cord back into the module and

352 Place the air duct on the chassis so that the tabs on the air duct align with the slots on the chassis.Caution! Do not pinch or unplug cables that

3 System upgrades362 Remove the top chassis cover while the system is still running to determine which of the fans has failed.3 Remove the fan module

37Replacing the processor and heatsink Notes:• Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardwar

3 System upgrades385 Using a screwdriver, loosen the heatsink screws from the mainboard.6 Lift the heat sink away from the processor.7 Lay down the h

392 Do not apply any thermal grease to the heatsink or the CPU die; the required amount has already been applied.3 Place the heatsink on top of the CP

3 System upgrades40Upgrading the processorProcessor configuration guidelinesThe server supports two LGA 1366 processor sockets supporting dual-core o

414 Grasp the installed processor by its edges and lift it out of its socket.5 Store the old processor inside an anti-static bag.6 Remove the new proc

vimanufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

3 System upgrades42(4) Engage the load lever back into place.8 Apply the thermal interface material.(1) Use an alcohol pad to wipe off the old therma

43Upgrading the system memorySystem memory interfaceEach processor has three memory channels (1, 2 and 3 ) and each channel has two slots - A (PxDIMM1

3 System upgrades44For dual processors• Populate DIMM slots 1A of each CPU first, followed by slots 2A, 3A,1B, 2B and 3B.• Install DIMM modules of th

45Mirroring mode• In mirroring mode, the memory contains a primary image and a copy of the primary image. Therefore, the effective size of memory is r

3 System upgrades46Lockstep mode• In lockstep channel mode, each memory access is a 128-bit data access that spans Channel 1 and Channel 2. This is d

474. The size of each DIMM must be the same across the configuration.5. Do not mix UDIMMs with RDIMMs.Sparing mode (only supported on Intel Xeon Proce

3 System upgrades48Notes: 1. Place DIMMs in “X” location. 2. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables.3. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB,

491 Observe the pre-installation instructions on page 24.2 Locate the DIMM slot on the mainboard.3 Install the memory module.a Align then insert the D

3 System upgrades501 Remove the memory module.a Press the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM slot outward to release the DIMM (1).b Gently pull

51Installing an expansion cardYour server has a preinstalled riser card designed specifically for use in the 2U rackmount chassis. Depending on the ty

viiAdditional safety informationYour device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children.Disposal instru

3 System upgrades524 Insert the card.5 Close the restraining latch.6 Connect the appropriate cables to the card.7 Observe the post-installation instr

532 Unclip the restraining latch and open in the direction shown below (1).3 Remove the slot shield (2).4 Insert the card.

3 System upgrades545 Close the restraining latch.6 Connect the appropriate cables to the card.7 Observe the post-installation instructions on page 25

553 Remove the PCI slot shield.4 Insert the add-on card into the riser card.5 Close the restraining latch.6 Connect the appropriate cables to the card

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4 System BIOS

4 System BIOS58IntroductionThis chapter describes the BIOS Setup Utility for your server. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be eas

59Warning! Do not upgrade the BIOS unless your system has a BIOS-related issue. Flashing the wrong BIOS can cause irreparable damage to the system. In

4 System BIOS60Main setupWhen you first enter the BIOS setup utility, you will enter the main setup screen. You can always return to the main setup s

61Logical Count: This item displays the number of CPU cores installed in your system as detected by the BIOS.System MemoryThis displays the size of me

viiiIf you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately a

4 System BIOS62Advanced SettingsUse the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items:Boot FeaturesQuick Boot:

63Bootup Num-Lock: Selects the Power-on state for Numlock key.Wait For 'F1' If Error: Forces the system to wait until the <F1> key is

4 System BIOS64Processor & Clock OptionsThis submenu displays the status of the processor as detected by the BIOS, including items such as the pr

65Important: The following feature is only available if supported by the processor and/or operating system.Hardware Prefetcher: If set to Enabled, the

4 System BIOS66Important: The following feature is only available if supported by the processor and/or operating system.Simultaneous Multi-Threading:

67Advanced Chipset ControlThe items included in the Advanced Chipset Settings submenu are listed below:CPU Bridge ConfigurationQPI Links Speed: This f

4 System BIOS68Memory Frequency: This feature enables you to force a DDR3 frequency slower than what the system has detected.Memory Mode: Set the mem

69"+" or "-" on your keyboard to change this value.NorthBridge Chipset ConfigurationIntel I/OAT: Significantly reduces CPU overhea

4 System BIOS70perform better with a payload size of 256 MB, which inhibits the coalesce feature.Please refer to your add-on card user guide for the

71BIOS EHCI Hand-Off: Enable or disable BIOS Enhanced Host Controller Interface support to provide a workaround solution for an operating system that

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

4 System BIOS72Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third IDE Master, and Fourth IDE Master: These settings allow you to set the par

73•DMA Mode• S.M.A.R.T. For Hard disk drives - Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) can help predict impending drive failures. Se

4 System BIOS74PCI/PnP configurationClear NVRAM: This feature clears the NVRAM during system boot. The options are No and Yes.Plug & Play OS: Yes

75Onboard LAN Option ROM Select: Select iSCSI to use the iSCSI Option ROM to boot the computing using a network device. Select PXE to use the PXE Opti

4 System BIOS76Hardware Health ConfigurationThis feature allows you to monitor system health and review the status of each item as displayed.CPU Over

77CPU Temperature/System Temperature: This feature displays current temperature readings for the CPU and the System. The following items will be displ

4 System BIOS78Note: The system may shut down if it continues for a long period to prevent damage to the CPU. The information provided above is for y

79ACPI configurationUse this feature to configure Advanced configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system.ACPI Awa

4 System BIOS80High Performance Event Timer: Select Enabled to activate the high-performance event timer to produce periodic interrupts at a much hig

81Security SettingsThe BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first.Supervisor