AT350 F1 Series User Guide
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iii 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.
iv • 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.
v 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.
vi 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.
vii 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.
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iii vi 1 System tour 1 System notes External and internal structure Front panel Rear panel Internal components Mainboard Layout Mainboard jumper settings 2 System setup Setting up the system Pre-installation requirements Connecting peripherals Front connections Rear connections Turning on the system Power-on problems Configuring the system OS Turning off the system 3 System upgrades Installation precautions ESD precautions Pre-installation instructions Post-installation instructions Opening the server
x Removing and installing the processor Upgrading the system memory System memory interface Installing an expansion card Installing a SAS card 50 53 53 64 64 4 System BIOS 67 BIOS overview Entering BIOS Setup BIOS setup primary menus BIOS setup navigation keys Main menu Advanced menu Processor Configuration ATA Controller Configuration Serial Port Configuration USB Configuration USB Mass Storage Device Configuration PCI/PnP Configuration Advanced Chipset Control Power Configuration Security Settings Ser
xi Appendix A Server management tools Server management overview RAID configuration utilities Intel Onboard SATA RAID Creation Adaptec Onboard SATA RAID Creation MegaRAID SAS 8204ELP Creation MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2 RAID Creation Flex IO SAS RAID Creation Appendix B Rack mount configuration Rack installation information System rack installation Vertical mounting hole pattern Installing the system into the rack Appendix C Acer Smart Console Using Acer Smart Console Software requirements Accessing Acer Smart
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1 System tour
2 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.
3 External and internal structure Front panel With 3.
4 1 System tour With 2.5-inch HDD bays No. Icon Component Description 1 Hard disk drive bays Drive bays for 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch hard disk drives. 2 5.25-inch drive bays 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 5 Power indicator Indicates the system power status.
5 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.
6 1 System tour 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 Amber Blink HDD access N/A Off No access and HDD activity indicator No HDD fault System status LAN activity indicators LAN1 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 Green O
7 Rear panel No. Icon Component Description 1 Power supply module Provides power to the system. 2 Server 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.
8 No. 1 System tour Icon Component Description 6 Monitor port Connects to monitors. 7 Gigabit LAN port Connects to an internet or intranet network. 8 Serial port Connects to serial devices. 9 Rear system ID switch Press 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.
9 Internal components No. Component 1 Power supply 2 Heat sink fan (HSF) assemblies 3 Sliders for the 5.
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14 1 System tour 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.
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2 System setup
18 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.
19 Connecting peripherals Refer to the illustration below for specific connection instructions on the peripherals you want to connect to the system.
20 2 System setup 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.
21 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. 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.
22 2 System setup 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.
23 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.
24 2 System 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.
3 System upgrades
26 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.
27 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.
28 3 System upgrades 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.
29 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.
30 3 System upgrades 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.
31 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.
32 3 System upgrades 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 2.
33 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 System with 2.
34 4 3 System upgrades 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.
35 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.
36 3 System upgrades 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 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.
37 (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.
38 3 System upgrades 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.
39 2.5-inch HDD bays 6 Install the optional hard disk drive bay cage by pushing it until it locks into place. 3.
40 3 System upgrades 2.5-inch HDD bays 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.
41 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.
42 3 System upgrades 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.
43 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.
44 3 System upgrades 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.
45 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.
46 4 3 System upgrades Disconnect the heatsink fan cable (1) from its mainboard connector and lift the heatsink fan (2).
47 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.
48 3 System upgrades 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).
49 7 Insert the heatsink fan (1) and connect the heatsink fan cable (2) to its connector on the mainboard. Air Flow Arrow 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.
50 3 System upgrades 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.
51 (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.
52 3 System upgrades 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.
53 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.
54 • 3 System upgrades 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.
55 Dual processors configuration CPU 1 Config 1C 1B 1A 2C 2B CPU 2 2A A X B X X C X X D X X 3C 3B 3A 1A 2C 2B 2A 3C 3B 3A X X X X X X X F X X X X X X G X X X X X X X X X X X X X 1B X E H 1C X X X X X X X X X X 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. 2. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables. 3. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB DIMMs. 4.
56 3 System upgrades 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.
57 Dual processors configuration CPU 1 Config 1C 1B A 1A 2C 2B X B X CPU 2 2A 3C 3B 3A X NA NA NA 1C 1B 1A 2C 2B 2A 3C 3B 3A NA NA NA 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 X X X X NA NA NA X X X X NA NA NA E X X X X X X NA NA NA F X X X X X X NA NA NA X X Notes: 1. Place DIMMs in “X” location. 2. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables. 3.
58 3 System upgrades Memory population for lockstep mode Single processor configuration Channel 1 DIMM slots Configuration 1C 1B Channel 2 DIMM slots 1A A 2C 2B 2A 3C 3B 3A X NA NA NA X X NA NA NA X X NA NA NA X B C X X X X X X Channel 3 DIMM slots Notes SR, DR RDIMMs only Notes: 1. Place DIMMs in “X” location. 2. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables. 3. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB DIMMs. 4.
59 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.
60 3 System upgrades Dual processors configuration CPU 1 Config 1C 1B A 1A 2C 2B X B CPU 2 2A 3C 3B X X 3A 1C 1B 1A 2C 2B 2A 3C 3B 3A X X X X C X X X X X X X X X D X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X E X X X X X X X X X F X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Notes: 1. Place DIMMs in “X” location. 2. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables. 3. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB DIMMs. 4.
61 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: Density Rank Bit organization Speed 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.
62 3 System upgrades 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).
63 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).
64 3 System upgrades 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.
65 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).
66 3 System upgrades 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
68 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.
69 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.
70 4 System BIOS 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.
71 Main menu Parameter Description Option System Overview System BIOS Version Build Date Version of the BIOS used in your system. Date when the BIOS Setup Utility was created. Processor CPU Type Displays the type of CPU detected by the BIOS. Speed Physical Count Displays the speed of the CPU detected by the BIOS. Logical Count Displays the number of CPU cores detected by the BIOS. Displays the number of processors detected by the BIOS.
72 4 System 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. Enabled Disabled System Date Sets the date following the weekday-month-day-year format. System Time Sets the system time following the hour-minute-second format.
73 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.
74 4 System BIOS 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.
75 Parameter Description Options 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.
76 4 System BIOS Parameter Description Options Performance/Watt Select Power Optimized: Turbo Boost engages after P0 state is sustained for more than 2 seconds. Power Optimized Traditional Traditional: Turbo Boost engages even for P0 state for less than 2 seconds. When this item is set to enabled, the system will automatically set CState to C2, C3, or C4 state. Enabled This feature allows the user to decide how the onboard 5500 Series processor will act at C3 State.
77 Parameter Description Options Clock Spread Spectrum Select Enable to enable Clock Spectrum support, which will allow the BIOS to monitor and attempt to reduce the level of Electromagnetic Interference caused by the components whenever needed. Enabled 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.
78 Parameter 4 System BIOS Description Options 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.
79 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.
80 Parameter DMA Mode 4 System BIOS Description Options 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.
81 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.
82 4 System BIOS USB Configuration Parameter Description Options USB Controller Select Enabled to enable the onboard USB controller. Enabled 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 USB 2.0 Controller This item indicates if the onboard USB 2.0 controller is activated. Enabled USB 2.
83 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). Auto Floppy Forced FDD Hard Disk CD ROM PCI/PnP Configuration Parameter Description Options Plug & Play OS Select Yes to allow the OS to configure Plug & Play devices.
84 4 System BIOS Parameter Description Options 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 Boots Graphic Adapter Boot Priority This feature allows the user to select the graphics adapter to be used as the primary boot device.
85 Parameter Memory Mode Description Options If Independent is selected, all DIMMs are available to the operating system. Independent If Channel Mirror is selected, the motherboard maintains two identical copies of all data in memory for data backup. Channel Mirror Lockstep Sparing If Lockstep is selected, the motherboard uses two areas of memory to run the same set of operations in parallel.
86 4 System BIOS 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.
87 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.
88 Parameter Altitude 4 System BIOS Description Options This feature defi nes 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 Fan Speed Control Modes This is the physical space between two DIMM modules. Each step is in 1/1000 of an inch. The default is [400]. This feature allows the user to decide how the system controls the speeds of the onboard fans.
89 ACPI Configuration Use this feature to confi gure 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. Yes No 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.
90 4 System BIOS 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.
91 Power Configuration 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. Enabled 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.
92 4 System BIOS 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-On Resume On RTC Alarm Use this feature to set an event using the Real Time Clock (RTC) to wake up the system at a specifi ed time.
93 Security Settings The AMI BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first. 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.
94 4 System BIOS 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.
95 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.
96 4 System BIOS Server Management System Information This submenu displays the following system information: • System Product Name • System Serial Number • Base Board Product Name • Base Board Serial Name • UUID • NIC1 Mac Address • NIC2 Mac Address • IPMI Firmware Revision • FRU Version Parameter Description Options IPMI LAN Selection Select dedicated LAN or onboard LAN for server management.
97 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.
98 4 System BIOS 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 Serial Port Number This feature allows the user to decide which serial port to be used for Console Redirection. COM1 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.
99 Parameter Description Options Sredir Memory Display Delay This feature defines the length of time in seconds to display memory information. No Delay Delay 1 Sec Delay 2 Sec 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. Clear Event Log This option clears the Event Log memory of all messages.
100 4 System BIOS 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. Enabled AddOn ROM Display Mode This feature allows the user to set the display mode for the Option ROM. Force BIOS Bootup NumLock This feature allows the user to set the Power-on state for the Numlock key.
101 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.
102 4 System BIOS 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.
103 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 press to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer for the new system configuration parameters to take effect. Ok Discard Changes and Exit Select this option and press to quit the BIOS Setup without making any permanent changes to the system confi guration, and reboot the computer.
104 4 System BIOS Parameter Description Options 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. Ok Load Fail-Safe Defaults To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press .
5 System troubleshooting
106 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.
107 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.
108 5 System troubleshooting Initial troubleshooting checklist Use the checklist below to eliminate possible causes for the problem you are encountering.
109 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.
110 5 System troubleshooting 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.
111 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.
112 5 System troubleshooting 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.
113 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.
114 5 System troubleshooting • 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.
Appendix A Server management tools
116 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.
117 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.
118 Appendix A Server management tools 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.
119 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.
120 Appendix A Server management tools 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 The 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.
121 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.
122 Appendix A Server management tools 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.
123 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.
124 Appendix A Server management tools 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.
125 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.
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Appendix B Rack mount configuration
128 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.
129 • 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.
130 Appendix B Rack mount configuration 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.
131 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).
132 Appendix B Rack mount configuration 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.
133 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.
134 4 Appendix B Rack mount configuration 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.
135 5 Extend the middle sliding piece of each mounting rail forward until you hear an audible click.
136 6 Appendix B Rack mount configuration 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.
137 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.
138 Appendix B Rack mount configuration
Appendix C Acer Smart Console
140 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.
141 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.
142 Appendix C Acer Smart Console 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.
143 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.
144 Appendix C Acer Smart Console 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.
145 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.
146 Appendix C Acer Smart Console 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.
147 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.
148 Appendix C Acer Smart Console 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.
149 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.
150 Appendix C Acer Smart Console 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.
151 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.
152 Appendix C Acer Smart Console 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.
153 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.
154 Appendix C Acer Smart Console 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.
155 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.
156 Appendix C Acer Smart Console 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.
157 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.
158 Appendix C Acer Smart Console 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.
159 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.
160 Appendix C Acer Smart Console 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.
161 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.
162 • Appendix C Acer Smart Console 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.
163 Macro hotkeys. • Macro Hotkeys: Click this item to display the macro hotkey pop-up submenu.
164 Appendix C Acer Smart Console 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).
165 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.
166 Appendix C Acer Smart Console 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.
167 Exit Yes: At the prompt, click Yes to exit from remote redirection. No: Click No to return to the current session.
168 Appendix C Acer Smart Console
169 Index 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 Numerics 5.25 inch device bays location 4 5.
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