Acer AR360 F1 Bedienungsanleitung

AR360 F1 SeriesUser Guide

xOperation conditionsThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not

4 System BIOS84Processor & Clock OptionsThis submenu displays the status of the processor as detected by the BIOS, including items such as the pr

85Important: The following feature is only available if supported by the processor and/or operating system.Hardware Prefetcher: If set to Enabled, the

4 System BIOS86Important: The following feature is only available if supported by the processor and/or operating system.Simultaneous Multi-Threading:

87Advanced Chipset ControlThe items included in the Advanced Chipset Settings submenu are listed below:CPU Bridge ConfigurationQPI Links Speed: This f

4 System BIOS88Memory Frequency: This feature enables you to force a DDR3 frequency slower than what the system has detected.Memory Mode: Set the mem

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

4 System BIOS90perform better with a payload size of 256 MB, which inhibits the coalesce feature.Please refer to your add-on card user guide for the

91BIOS EHCI Hand-Off: Enable or disable BIOS Enhanced Host Controller Interface support to provide a workaround solution for an operating system that

4 System BIOS92Primary IDE Master/Slave, Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third IDE Master, and Fourth IDE Master: These settings allow you to set the par

93•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

xia There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, andb The equipm

4 System BIOS94PCI/PnP configurationClear NVRAM: This feature clears the NVRAM during system boot. The options are No and Yes.Plug & Play OS: Yes

95Onboard 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 BIOS96Hardware Health ConfigurationThis feature allows you to monitor system health and review the status of each item as displayed.CPU Over

97CPU Temperature/System Temperature: This feature displays current temperature readings for the CPU and the System. The following items will be displ

4 System BIOS98Note: 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

99ACPI configurationUse this feature to configure Advanced configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) power management settings for your system.ACPI Awa

4 System BIOS100High Performance Event Timer: Select Enabled to activate the high-performance event timer to produce periodic interrupts at a much hi

101Security SettingsThe BIOS provides a Supervisor and a User password. If you use both passwords, the Supervisor password must be set first.Superviso

4 System BIOS102User Access Level: (Available when Supervisor Password is set as above) Available options are:• Full Access - grants full User read a

103Clear User Password: (Available only if User Password has been set) This item allows you to clear a user password after it has been entered.Passwor

xiiinoperable. Under normal operation, both power supplies share the system loading.Laser compliance statementThe CD or DVD drive used with this compu

4 System BIOS104System Management SettingsUse this feature to configure System Management settings.Product InformationThis submenu displays the follo

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

4 System BIOS106Remote Access ConfigurationRemote Access: This allows you to enable Remote Access support. If Remote Access is set to Enabled, the fo

107Sredir Memory Display Delay: Defines the length of time in seconds to display memory information.DMI Event LoggingThis submenu allows you to view a

4 System BIOS108Mark All Events as Read: Marks all events as read.Clear Event Log: This option clears the Event Log memory of all messages.

109Boot SettingsThis submenu allows you to configure boot settings for the system.Retry Boot Devices: Select Enabled to allow the BIOS to attempt to r

4 System BIOS110Hard Disk DrivesThis feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from all available hard disk drives. The settings are Disabled a

111ExitSelect 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 s

4 System BIOS112Discard Changes: Select this option and press <Enter> to discard all the changes and return to the BIOS Setup Utility.Load Opti

113Load Fail-Safe Defaults: To set this feature, select Load Fail-Safe Defaults from the Exit menu and press <Enter>. The Fail-Safe settings are

Contents1 System tour 1Overview 2External and internal structure 3Front panel 3Rear panel 6Internal components 8Mainboard 92 System setup 17S

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5 System troubleshooting

5 System troubleshooting116Resetting the systemBefore going through in-depth troubleshooting, attempt first to reset the system using one of the meth

117BIOS error beep codesDuring POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur.Non-fatal

5 System troubleshooting118Initial troubleshooting checklistUse the checklist below to eliminate the possible cause for the problem you are encounter

119Hardware diagnostic testingThis section provides a more detailed approach to identifying a hardware problem and its source.Checking the boot-up sta

5 System troubleshooting120Verifying the condition of the storage devicesAs POST determines the system configuration, it tests for the presence of ea

121Specific problems and corrective actionsListed below are specific problems that may arise during the use of your server and their possible solution

5 System troubleshooting122Bootable DVD drive is not detected.Make sure the Boot option setting in the BIOS setup utility is configured to allow the

123• 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,

xivUpgrading the system memory 51Installing a memory module: 58Removing a memory module: 60Installing an expansion card 61Installing a SAS card 61Inst

5 System troubleshooting1242 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 tools126Server management overviewThe server management tools supported by this system are listed in the table below.To

127RAID configuration utilitiesIntel onboard SATA RAID CreationConfiguring Intel onboard SATA RAIDThis section briefly shows how to create RAID volume

Appendix A: Server management tools128Assigning Hot Spare driveThe Intel onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility in POST does not provide the functio

1296Select Array Type.7 Configure the array properties.8 Press Done when finish.9 Press Y when prompted by "Do you want to create an array? (Yes/

Appendix A: Server management tools130

Appendix B: Rack mount configuration

Appendix B: Rack mount configuration132Rack installation informationRack installation precautionsFollow the rack manufacturer's safety and insta

133• Elevated operating ambient temperature The maximum operating temperature of the system is 35°C (95°F). Careful consideration should be given to i

xvVerifying the condition of the storage devices 120Confirming loading of the operating system 120Specific problems and corrective actions 121Appendix

Appendix B: Rack mount configuration134System rack installation The server should be mounted into a rack. A tool-less rack rail kit is available for

135Vertical mounting hole patternThe four vertical rails of the system rack contain mounting holes arranged in a manner shown in the figure below: The

Appendix B: Rack mount configuration136Installing the system into the rackCaution: To minimize the chances of injuries, make sure that two or more pe

137a Align the holes on the left and right front inner rails (1) to the hooks on the left and right sides of the server.b Slide the rails to the front

Appendix B: Rack mount configuration138b Align and insert the tabs on the left and right mounting rails to the rear rack post mounting holes (2).

1396 Install the server into the rack. Insert the inner rails into the mounting rails, then push the server into the rack until you hear a click soun

Appendix B: Rack mount configuration1407 For security purposes, you can use screws to secure the chassis handles to the front of the rack as illustra

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console142Using Acer Smart ConsoleAcer Smart Console has a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) and a standard Interne

143Note: KVM Remote Console Redirection needs to run in a JAVA environment. Ensure the JAVA Runtime Environment Tool is installed.Accessing Acer Smart

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Appendix C: Acer Smart Console144Acer Smart Console user interfaceThe Acer Smart Console page opens once you have logged in. This page provides a cen

145Server 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 Console146destination, please go to Alert section. To refresh the sensor status, just click Refresh.Event LogProvides a record

147ConfigurationAllows you to designate email recipients for notification of system alerts, configure the Date and Time, configure the LDAP (Lightweig

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console148AlertsAllows you to designate up to 15 email recipients for notification of system alerts. When alerts occur, the sy

1494 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 Console150Configuring LDAP settings1 On the LDAP Settings page and check Enable LDAP Authentication.2 Enter the required infor

151Mouse 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 Console152settings by using DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) or manually.Configuring network settings1 On the Networ

153Configuring Dynamic DNS1 On the Dynamic DNS Settings page, check Enable Dynamic DNS.2 Enter the required information to access the Dynamic DNS serv

1 System tour

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console154SMTPThe SMTP option allows you to configure the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) mail server settings.Configurin

155SSL 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 Console156UsersThe Users option allows you to create, edit, delete, and view user accounts from the user list.To configure use

157interfaces. Operator privilege can not disable individual channels or change user access privileges.• Administrator: The administrator privilege ha

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console158KVM Remote Console RedirectionThe KVM Remote Console Redirection option allows you to start the KVM Remote Console u

159Launch 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 Console160Virtual MediaFloppy diskThis floppy disk option allows you to upload and share images via the BMC. These images will

161CD-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 Console162MaintenanceFirmware UpdateMaintenance allows you to upgrade the BMC firmware (including Acer Smart Console and FRU i

163IPMI configurationIPMI Configuration allows you to save the current configuration settings or to restore the settings to a previously-saved state.M

1 System tour2OverviewThe AR360 F1 is a high-performance 1U rack-mount dual-socket server that supports up to two new generations of Intel architectu

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console164• English Keyboard: The screen above shows the Virtual Keyboard in English. Click any key on the keyboard for your B

165Macro 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 Console166and then click Assign to assign the action to the hotkey.• Start: After an action is assigned to a hotkey, click Sta

167From 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 Console168Virtual Keyboard: Click this item to access the Virtual Keyboard submenu and use your virtual keyboard.Preferences s

169ExitYes: At the prompt, click Yes to exit from remote redirection.No: Click No to return to the current session.

Appendix C: Acer Smart Console170

171IndexAAdaptec onboard SATA RAIDconfiguring 128controllerenabling 128creation 128Adaptec onboard SATA RAID Config-uration Utilityentering

Index172mounting pattern 69, 135precautions 132RAID Volumecreating 128rear panel 6SsafetyCD or DVD xiiserver managementtools 126

3External and internal structureFront panelThe illustration below shows the system front panel. With 2.5-inch HDD bays No. Icon Component1 Opti

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1 System tour4Front panel LED indicator status 7 HDD activity indicator8 Power indicator9 Hot-plug HDD activity indicator 10 Hot-plug HDD status indi

5System ID / status / fault indicator Blue On System ID button pressedBlue Blinking IPMI-activated system IDRed On CPU overheatRed Fast Blink (1x/sec)

1 System tour6Rear panel No. Component1 Power supply modules2 PS/2 mouse port3 Server management port (RJ-45) (10/100 Mbps)4 Low-profile PCI Express

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 PCI riser board bracket assembly5 Mainbo

9MainboardThe mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. It should look like the figure shown below.23

1 System tour10No. Connector Description1 P1-DIMM3AP1-DIMM3BP1-DIMM3CP1-DIMM2AP1-DIMM2BP1-DIMM2CP1-DIMM1AP1-DIMM1BP1-DIMM1CDDR3 sockets for processor

1117 T-SGPIO1 Serial General Purpose Input/Output header 118 I-SATA0~5 SATA portsNote: I-SATA5 is reserved for an installed optical drive.19 USB 4/5 F

1 System tour1239 FAN8 CPU1 FAN (Reserved)40 CPU1 Processor 1 socket41 P2-DIMM1CP2-DIMM1BP2-DIMM1AP2-DIMM2CP2-DIMM2BP2-DIMM2AP2-DIMM3CP2-DIMM3BP2-DIM

13Mainboard jumper settings No. Jumper Description Default Setting1 JBT1 Clear CMOS Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent

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

1 System tour14Note: 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/

15Mainboard LEDs No. LED Description State Status1 D20 BMC heartbeat LED Green blinking Normal2 LE1 Standby power LED Solid green Pow

1 System tour16

2 System setup

2 System setup18Setting up the systemPre-installation requirementsSelecting a siteBefore unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site

19Connecting peripheralsCaution: The server operates on 100-127/200-240 VAC only. Do not connect the system to an incorrect voltage source.Refer to th

2 System setup20Turning on the systemAfter making sure that you have properly set up the system and connected all the required cables, you can now po

21• No power comes from the grounded power outlet.Have an electrician check your power outlet.• Loose or improperly connected internal power cables.Ch

2 System setup22Configuring the system OSAcer Smart Setup assists you to conveniently install your choice of operating system.Note: To purchase the A

23Turning 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 setup24

3 System upgrades

3 System upgrades26

27Installation precautionsBefore you install any server component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important

3 System upgrades284 Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface.5 Open the system according to the instructions on page 326 Follow the ESD preca

29Removal and replacement proceduresRequired toolsYou need the following items for some procedures:• T-10/T-15 Torx screwdriver (included with the ser

3 System upgrades30Warning! To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be sure that the rack is adequately stabilized before extendin

31Important: Pressing the UID button illuminates the blue UID LEDs on the front and rear panels. In a rack environment, this feature facilitates locat

3 System upgrades32Opening the serverCaution: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it.

33Installing the top cover1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 27.2 Install the top cover.(1) Place the top cover on the chas

vNote: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the p

3 System upgrades34Configuring the storage devicesThe system supports up to four 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS/SATA hard disk drives. An optional optical dri

35Determining 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 upgrades36Removing and installing a 2.5” hard disk driveRemoving a 2.5” hard disk drive with carrier1 Observe the ESD precautions described

373 Lock the HDD carrier.Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 28Removing the 2.5” Carrier Cage1 Observe the ESD precautions de

3 System upgrades385 Pull the tab away from the drive and push the drive out of the system.(3)

39Installing an optical drive1 Remove the ODD slot cover if present.2 Insert the ODD into the system chassis. The drive is properly inserted if you he

3 System upgrades403 Plug the power and data cables to the new optical drive (2), (3).4 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page

41Installing and removing the power supplyThe server has a single 700-Watt power supply, capable of operating at 100 - 240 input volts.WARNING! To red

3 System upgrades42Power supply failureIf the power supply unit fails, the system will shut down and you will need to replace the power supply unit.

434 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 power up the serv

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

3 System upgrades44(2) Push the fan clip handles inwards and pull the fan up and away from the chassis.(2)4 Install the new fan module.(1) Insert the

45Replacing the processor and heatsink Notes:• Always connect the power cord last and always remove it before adding, removing or changing any hardwar

3 System upgrades464 Using a screwdriver, loosen the heatsink screws from the mainboard.5 Lift the heat sink away from the processor.6 Lay down the h

472 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 upgrades48Upgrading the processorProcessor configuration guidelinesThe server supports two LGA 1366 processor sockets supporting dual-core o

49(4) Grasp the installed processor by its edges and lift it out of its socket.(5) Store the old processor inside an anti-static bag.7 Remove the new

3 System upgrades50(4) Engage the load lever back into place.9 Apply the thermal interface material.(1) Use an alcohol pad to wipe off the old therma

51Upgrading the system memorySystem memory interfaceThe system has eighteen DIMM slots. Each CPU controls nine slots. The DIMM slots support DDR3-1333

3 System upgrades523. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB DIMMs.4. DIMM modules support 8 GB and 16 GB DIMMs (supportdepends on availability).5.

53• Mirroring mode needs the channel 1 & channel 2 with identical DIMM. DIMM slot populations within a channel do not have to be identical but the

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

3 System upgrades54Note: 1. Place DIMMs in “X” location. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables.2. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB and

55Notes: 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. DI

3 System upgrades56Sparing mode• In this mode, if system detects degrading memory and system still not crash, the data in failed channel will be copi

57Sparing mode dual processor configuration:Note: 1. Place DIMMs in “X” location. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables.2. DIMM modules

3 System upgrades58Memory identificationGenerally, there are some memory information printed on the label of the DIMM module. Different vendors may h

591 Observe the pre-installation instructions on page 27.2 Locate the DIMM slot on the mainboard.3 Install the memory module.a Align then insert the D

3 System upgrades60Removing a memory module:Important: Before removing any DIMM from the mainboard, make sure to create a backup file of all importan

61Installing an expansion cardYour server has a preinstalled riser card designed specifically for use in the 1U rackmount chassis. Depending on the ty

3 System upgrades623 Align the card in the system (1) then push the card into the slot (2).4 Push the card I/O board to firmly seat it (1) and close

635 Connect the appropriate cables to the card.6 Observe the post-installation instructions on page page 28.Installing the right riser cardImportant:

viii• 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

3 System upgrades642 Insert the riser into the mainboard (1) and fasten the two (2) screws (2).

653 Slide the front locking latch in the direction shown (3) and remove the PCI slot shield. (4)4 Insert the add-on card into the riser card (5) and s

3 System upgrades66Rack installation informationRack installation precautionsFollow the rack manufacturer's safety and installation instructions

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

3 System upgrades68The figure below shows the server in a rack-mount position.

69Vertical mounting hole patternThe four vertical rails of the system rack contain mounting holes arranged in a manner shown in the figure below: The

3 System upgrades70Installing the system into the rackCaution: To minimize the chances of injuries, make sure that two or more people help in install

713 Attach the front inner rails to both sides of the server.a Align the holes on the left and right front inner rails to the hooks on the left and ri

3 System upgrades725 Count the U positions and hold numbers from the bottom up. The distance from the center of two holes with closer spacing to the

73b Align and insert the tabs on the left and right mounting rails to the rear rack post mounting holes (2).

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

3 System upgrades747 Install the server into the rack. Insert the inner rails into the mounting rails, then push the server into the rack until you

758 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 belo

3 System upgrades76

4 System BIOS

4 System BIOS78IntroductionThis chapter describes the BIOS Setup Utility for your server. The AMI ROM BIOS is stored in a Flash EEPROM and can be eas

79Warning! 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 BIOS80Main setupWhen you first enter the BIOS setup utility, you will enter the main setup screen. You can always return to the main setup s

81Logical 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

4 System BIOS82Advanced SettingsUse the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items:Boot FeaturesQuick Boot:

83Bootup 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