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  • Page 1 Acer AW2000ht Service Guide PART NO.: PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Any Acer Inc. software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Inc., its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
  • Page 3 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Chapter 3 Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.

  • Page 4: Preventing Electrostatic Discharge

    Safety, Care and Regulatory Information Before installing a server, be sure that you understand the following warnings and cautions. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Preface ............. ii Safety, Care and Regulatory Information .
  • Page 6 Table of Contents System diagnositcs System Check Procedures ..........63 AMI BIOS Recovery .

  • Page 7: System Components

    System components Item Description Cover olates Mainboards Memory modules CPUs CPU heatsinks Chassis Power supply Riser card brackets Adapter card supporting plates Add-on-card power adapter cards Riser card Chapter 1 Item Description Riser card Mainboard adapter cards Mainboard tray supporting brackets Mainboard trays Top cover Rail set...

  • Page 8: System Parts List

    HOT-PLUG BACKPLANE BOARD 2U Twin HDD Backplane support Sup 6x3.5” SATA hdd; hot swap MAIN BOARD Acer GW170ht F1 Node Kit Acer GW170htq F1 Node Kit NETWORK CARD Intel® Gigabit ET Dual Port Server Adapter, Gigabit 10/100/1000 Mbps, PCIe, Dual Port E1G42ETG1P20 (Portville DT) Intel®...
  • Page 9 E x 8 POWER SUPPLY 1400W 1U GOLD LEVEL PWS W/PM BUS CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY CHASSIS Acer OEM black SC827HD chassis w/o R1400W AIR SHROUD 1U Air shound for AW2000ht/GW2000ht DUMMY NODE SC827HD motherboard tray (Hot-swap, 2U height) 3.5" HDD CARRIER 3.5"...
  • Page 10 Xeon DP Dual-Core E5503 (Nehalem-EP, 2.00G, 4MB, 4.80 GT/s QPI, DDR3-800, LGA1366, 80W, AT80602003636AA, SLBKD, D-0) Xeon DP Quad-Core E5504 (Nehalem-EP, 2.00G, 4MB, 4.80 GT/s QPI, DDR3-800, LGA1366, 80W, D-0, AT80602000801AA, SLBF9) ODM Description Acer PN KH.02K01.001 KH.02KW1.001 KH.01K01.012 KH.01KW1.012 KH.50001.016...
  • Page 11 80x38MM 9.5K RPM PWM fan for SC827 (4 pcs included in chassis) FAN HOLDER SC827 FAN holder hold 2 80x38 fans ( 2pcs included in chassis) HEATSINK 1U PASSIVE CPU HS FOR INTEL LGA1366 Memory module Chapter 1 ODM Description Acer PN KC.50201.EP5 KC.502W1.EP5 KC.55301.EPL KC.553W1.EPL KC.55201.EPL KC.552W1.EPL KC.50601.EPL KC.506W1.EPL...
  • Page 12 400/800GB, LTO Ultrium-3, External, 1U Rackmount, 3Gb/s SAS, black color, 2 x eSATA to SFF8088 cable (2m), NA/Asia/Europe power cables) Quantum ext. LTO-4 1U SAS rackmount NAME PLATE Acer SC827 (GW2000ht) Logo Mylar(Also included in chassis) ODM Description Acer PN KN.1GB0B.032 KN.1GBWB.032 KN.2GB0B.016...

  • Page 13: Removal And Replacement Procedures

    Extend the server from the rack • If you are performing service procedures in an Acer branded, telco, or third-party rack cabinet, you can use the locking feature of the rack rails to support the server and gain access to internal components.

  • Page 14: Extend The Server From The Rack

    Extend the server from the rack If the server is screwed into the rack, remove the screws and set them aside. Chapter 2...
  • Page 15 Grasp the handles and extend the server from the rack. WARNING:To reduce the risk of personal injury or equipment damage, be sure that the rack is adequately stabilized before extending a component from the rack. After performing the installation or maintenance procedure, slide the server back into the rack, and then press the server firmly into the rack to secure it in place.

  • Page 16: Power Down The Server

    Power down the server WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock, or damage to the equipment, remove the power cord to remove power from the server. The front panel Power On/Standby button does not completely shut off system power. Portions of the power supply and some internal circuitry remain active until AC power is removed.

  • Page 17: Remove The Server From The Rack

    Remove the server from the rack To remove the server from the rack: Power down the server. Extend the server from the rack Disconnect the cabling and remove the server from the rack. For more information, refer to the documentation that ships with the rack mounting option. Place the server on a sturdy, level surface.
  • Page 18 Chapter 2...

  • Page 19: System Specifications

    System specifications Hardware specifications System unit Specifications Processor socket Processor support Core logic chipsets LAN controller Memory controller Storage controller VGA controller I/O subsystem Memory Media storage I/O ports Status LED indicators Thermal solution Chapter 3 Two Intel LGA1366 Quad-Core Intel Xeon 5500 Series Six-Core Intel Xeon 5600 Series (when available) Intel 5520 IOH-36D - north bridge Intel ICH10R - south bridge...

  • Page 20: Environmental Specifications

    Environmental specifications Specifications Temperature range Operating Non-operating Humidity (non-condensing) Operating Non-operating Value 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) at sea level with an altitude derating of 1.0°C per every 305 m (1.8°F per every 1000 ft) above sea level to a maximum of 3050 m (10,000 ft) -20°...

  • Page 21: Mechanical Specifications

    Mechanical specifications Specifications System board platform System board dimensions Length Width Server dimensions Height Width Depth Server weight Maximum (all processors, memory, hard disk drives, power supplies installed) Minimum (one processor, memory, hard disk drive, power supply installed) Chapter 3 Value Proprietary 417 mm (16.4 in)

  • Page 22: Power Supply Specifications

    Power supply specifications Specifications Input voltage specifications Input specifications BTU rating Ambient temperature range Relative humidity (non-condensing) Dielectric voltage withstand Maximum wet bulb temperature Rated input voltage 100 VAC to 240 VAC Rated input line 85 VAC to 264 VAC Frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Rated input power...

  • Page 23: System Appearance

    System appearance Front view Icon Component Power button/indicator LAN activity indicator Status/fault indicator System ID button/indicator Six 3.5-inch hot-plug drive bays (A0 to A5) for node A Six 3.5-inch hot-plug drive bays (B0 to B5) for node B Hot-plug HDD activity indicator Hot-plug HDD status indicator Server node B control panel Thumbscrews for securing server to rack...

  • Page 24: Rear View

    Rear view Component Server node B Expansion slot shield locks. PCI expansion slots Power supply module release latch Power socket Power supply modules Power supply module handles Server node A System ID switch InfiniBand port QSFP connector (only available for GW170htq F1) Video port Serial port Gigabit LAN ports (RJ45)

  • Page 25: Internal Components

    Internal components Component Hard disk drives System fan modules Adapter board Air duct bracket PCIe riser board bracket assembly Mainboard Power supply module Chapter 4...

  • Page 26: Switch And Led Indicators

    Switch and LED indicators This section discusses the different LED indicators located on the : Front panel • Hot-plug HDD carrier • Rear panel • LAN port • Knowing what each LED indicator signifies can aid in problem diagnosis and troubleshooting. Front panel LED indicators LED indicator LED color...

  • Page 27: Rear Panel Led Indicators

    Hard disk drive sequence and LED indicators The hard drive sequence is as follows: Bay no. Description Node A HDD A0 to A5 Six 3.5-inch hot-plug drive bays controlled by node A Node B HDD B0 to B5 Six 3.5-inch hot-plug drive bays controlled by node B Drive activity LED indicators are mounted on the hot-plug HDD carrier.

  • Page 28: System Block Diagram

    System block diagram Chapter 4...

  • Page 29: Mainboard

    Mainboard This section provides general information on changing jumper settings as well as specific jumper configuration for individual boards in the system. A single power supply provides the power for all four serverboards. Each serverboard however, can be shut down independently of the other using the power button on its own control panel. An additional power supply module may be added to provide redundant power.

  • Page 30: Mainboard Connectors

    Mainboard connectors Chapter 5...
  • Page 31 Connector JRST1 InfiniBand JPSK1 COM1 LAN1/2 USB0/1 IPMI LAN JPL1/JPL2 JPG1 IPMB JBAT1 P2 DIMM1B, P2 DIMM1A, P2 DIMM2B, P2 DIMM2A, P2 DIMM3B, P2 DIMM3A, FAN 1 CPU1 P1 DIMM1B, P1 DIMM1A, P1 DIMM2B, P1 DIMM2A, P1 DIMM3B, P1 DIMM3A, CPU2 Slot 1 JNMI1...

  • Page 32: Mainboard Jumpers

    Mainboard jumpers Jumper Description Enable/Disable/ Reset Watch Dog JBT1 Clear CMOS JPG1 Enable/Disable VGA Pins 1-2 (Enabled) JPL1/ Enable/Disable JPL2 LAN1/2 NOTE: Jumpers not indicated are for test purposes only. Default Setting Pins 1-2 (Reset) Instead of pins, this jumper consists of contact pads to prevent accidental clearing of the CMOS contents.

  • Page 33: Mainboard Led Indicators

    Mainboard LED indicators Description System ID LED indicator (rear) LEB1 InfiniBand link LED indicator (only available for GW170htq F1) LEB2 InfiniBand activity LED indicator (only available for GW170htq F1) BMC Heartbeat LED Indicator HDD/SATA LED Indicator Onboard standby PWR warning LED Indicator Chapter 5...
  • Page 34 Chapter 5...

  • Page 35: Sata Ports

    SATA backplane board This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the server SATA backplane board for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the server, please pay attention to each section’s instruction and tools needed. NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

  • Page 36: Front View

    Front view Front connectors and jumpers JP57 FAN4 FAN3 JP71 UPGRADE#B C203 R132 R128 C200 JF6-B Connector Power supply connector JP54 Chassis fan 1 connector JP55 Chassis fan 2 connector JP56 Chassis fan 3 connector JP57 Chassis fan 4 connector JF5-A Backplane to front panel connector JF6-B...

  • Page 37: Rear View

    Rear View Rear connectors R154 R149 R130 R184 R147 SAS827HD REV 1.00 Connector Description SATA #A0 SATA #A2 SATA #A4 SATA #A1 SATA #A3 SATA #A5 SATA #B0 SATA #B2 SATA #B4 SATA #B1 SATA #B3 SATA #B5 Chapter 3 HDD No.
  • Page 38 Rear indicators R130 R154 R149 R184 R147 SAS827HD REV 1.00 Connector SAS #B5 D28, D33 SAS #B4 D25, D30 SAS #B3 D27, D32 SAS #B2 D27, D32 SAS #B1 D26, D31 SAS #B0 D22, D23 SAS #A5 D21, D SAS #A4 D14, D7 SAS #A3 D18, D19...

  • Page 39: Hardware Removal And Installation

    Hardware removal and installation This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the server system for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the server, please pay attention to each section’s instruction and tools needed. NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

  • Page 40: Hard Disk Drive Removal And Installation

    Hard disk drive removal and installation The system has four drive bays. Follow these steps: Remove the hard disk drive carrier. Unlock ( ) the HDD carrier latch. Slide the HDD carrier latch ( Pull the lever and slide the carrier ( Replace the hard disk drive in the carrier.
  • Page 41 Install a new hard disk drive ( Install the hard disk drive carrier. Slide the HDD carrier all the way ( Use the lever to push the HDD carrier ( Lock ( ) the HDD carrier. Hardware removal and installation ) into the carrier and secure it with four screws ( ) into the drive bay.

  • Page 42: Power Supply Removal And Installation

    Power supply removal and installation The system uses a single 1200W/1400W power supply module which operates at 100 to 140/180 to 240V. You can install a second power module for hot-plug and redundancy. Follow these steps: Power down the server and unplug the power cord. Remove the power supply module.

  • Page 43: Top Cover Removal And Installation

    Top cover removal and installation Removing the top cover Follow these steps: Remove the two screws ( Lift the cover ( ) off the chassis. Put the top cover aside for reinstallation later. Installing the top cover Align the top cover tabs with the slots on the chassis. Install the top cover.

  • Page 44: Replacing A System Fan

    Replacing a system fan The system has a total of four high-performance fans to provide the cooling for the system. Fan speed may be controlled by a setting in BIOS (see Chapter 4). Removing the fan module Follow these steps: Remove the top cover (see “Removing the top cover”...
  • Page 45 Push the fan cable ( Install the top cover. NOTE: Check the routing of the cables when connecting the cable. Hardware removal and installation ) through the cable guide.

  • Page 46: Fan Holder Removal And Installation

    Fan holder removal and installation Removing the fan holder Remove the fan modules, see “Removing the fan module” on page 38). Remove the four screws ( Pull up the fan holder ( Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove the other fan holder. Installing the fan holder Align the rubber gasket holes on the fan bracket with the mounting posts on the system chassis.

  • Page 47: Replacing A Server Node

    Replacing a server node If you need to replace a server node module, follow these steps: Turn off the power to the node module. Press the tabs ( ) on both sides and use the handles ( Insert a new node module into the vacated server node bay. Hardware removal and installation ) to pull out and remove the node module.

  • Page 48: Pci Express Card Removal And Installation

    PCI Express card removal and installation The system has two preinstalled riser cards (one card for each node) designed specifically for use in the 2U rackmount chassis. Each riser card supports full-height, full-length PCI Express x8 cards. Perform the following steps to install an add-on card: Installing a PCI Express card Remove the server node (see “Replacing a server node”...

  • Page 49: Replacing The Riser Card Module

    Replacing the riser card module Follow these steps: Remove the server node (see “Replacing a server node” on page 41). Remove any installed PCI Express card. See “PCI Express card removal and installation” on page Remove the five screws that attach the riser card module to the server node tray and detach the riser card module.
  • Page 50 Removing the power adapter card Remove the two screws ( card. Detach the mainboard tray supporting brackets ( Remove the four screws ( Detach the power adapter card. ) that secure the mainboard tray supporting brackets to the power adapter ) that secure the power adapter card to the riser card brackets.

  • Page 51: Removing And Installing The Cover Plate

    Removing and installing the cover plate Removing the cover plate Remove the server node (see “Replacing a server node” on page 41). Remove the four screws ( Lift the cover plate ( Installing the cover plate Position the cover plate ( CAUTION: Caution! Do not pinch or unplug cables that may be near or under the cover plate.

  • Page 52: Air Shroud Removal And Installation

    Air shroud removal and installation Removing the air shroud You need to remove the air shroud to perform the following procedures: CAUTION: Always operate your server with the air shroud installed to ensure reliable and continued operation. Follow these steps: Remove the cover plate (see “Removing the cover plate”...

  • Page 53: Heatsink Removal And Installation

    Heatsink removal and installation Follow these steps: Power down the server and unplug the power cord. Remove the air shroud (see “Removing the air shroud” on page 44). Using a screwdriver, loosen the heatsink screws from the mainboard. Lift the heat sink away from the processor. Lay down the heat sink in an upright position —...
  • Page 54 Place the heatsink on top of the CPU so that the four mounting holes are aligned with those on the (preinstalled) heatsink retention mechanism. Screw in two diagonal screws (i.e. the #1 and the #2 screws) until just snug. Do not fully tighten the screws or you may damage the CPU.) Add the two remaining screws then finish the installation by fully tightening all four screws.

  • Page 55: Cpu Removal And Installation

    CPU removal and installation The mainboard has two LGA 1366 processor sockets supporting dual-core or quad-core Intel Xeon processors. You have the option to upgrade the default processor or install a second one for a dual-processor configuration. Observe the following guidelines when replacing a processor. The CPU 1 socket must always be populated.
  • Page 56 Hold the processor by its edges. Make sure the alignment tabs on the socket fit the notch ( located on the edge of the processor. The pins are keyed in such a way that you cannot install the processor in the wrong orientation without bending the pins. Insert the new processor ( Close the retention plate ( Engage the load lever back into place (...

  • Page 57: Memory Removal And Installation

    Memory removal and installation Each processor has three memory channels (1, 2 and 3 ) and each channel has two slots - A (PxDIMM1A, 2A, 3A in blue) and B (PxDIMM1B, 2B, 3B in black). So, the system has a total of twelve memory slots. The memory slots support DDR3-1333 registered/unbuffered ECC memory modules.

  • Page 58: Mirroring Mode

    Dual processor configuration Processor 1 P1DIMM slots Channel 1 Channel 2 Configuration Notes: 1. Place DIMMs in “X” location. 2. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables. 3. DIMM modules support 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB and 8 GB DIMMS. 4.
  • Page 59 Lockstep mode In Lockstep Channel Mode, each memory access is a 128-bit data access that spans Channel 1 • and Channel 2. This is done to support SDDC for DRAM devices with 8-bit wide data ports. The same address is used on both channels such that an address error on any channel is detectable by ECC.

  • Page 60: Memory Installation

    Memory population for sparing mode Single processor configuration Single processor Processor 1 P1DIMM slots Channel 1 Channel 2 Configuration Dual processor configuration Processor 1 P1DIMM slots Channel 1 Channel 2 Configuration Notes: 1. Place DIMMs in “X” location. 2. DIMM population must correspond to the above tables. 3.
  • Page 61 Install the memory module. Align then insert the DIMM ( Push down the DIMM ( NOTE: The DIMM slot is slotted to ensure proper installation. If you insert a DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket, you may have inserted it incorrectly. Reverse the orientation of the DIMM and insert it again. Reconfigure the system memory.

  • Page 62: Mainboard Removal And Installation

    Mainboard removal and installation To remove the mainboard, follow these steps: Power down the server and unplug the power cord. Remove the server node (see “Replacing a server node” on page 41). Remove all installed PCI Express cards (see “PCI Express card removal and installation” on page 42).
  • Page 63 12. The adapter card supporting plate ( ) detaches from the SATA board. Detach the SATA board ( from the mainboard. To install a mainboard, reverse the steps above. Hardware removal and installation...

  • Page 64: Battery Removal And Installation

    Battery removal and installation Follow these steps: Power down the server and unplug the power cord. Remove the air shroud (see “Removing the air shroud” on page 46). Locate the coin battery on the mainboard. Remove the coin battery and replace it with a new one of the same type. Chapter 7...

  • Page 65: Rackmount Installation Procedure

    Rackmount installation procedure CAUTION: To minimize the chances of injuries, make sure that two or more people help in installing the server. Follow these steps to install the system into a four-post rack: Confirm that the left and right inner rails have been correctly identified. Remove the inner rails from the mounting rails.
  • Page 66 The server occupies 2U. Count the U positions and hold numbers from the bottom up. The distance from the center of two holes with closer spacing to the center of the next pair is equivalent to 1U. NOTE: The unit of measurement used in this guide is "U" (1U = 1.75 inches or 44.45 mm). The total sum of the heights of all components in the rack measured in "U"...
  • Page 67 Pull out the server mounting rails from the left and right mounting rails. CAUTION: To avoid personal injury, care should be taken when pressing the inner rail release latches and sliding the component into the rack. Install the server into the rack. Insert the inner rails into the server mounting rails, then push the server into the rack ( hear a click sound.
  • Page 68 Press the release latch ( sound 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 below. ) and continue to push the server ( ) into the rack until you hear a click Chapter 7...

  • Page 69: System Diagnositcs

    Verify that components are properly seated. Verify that all cable connectors inside the system are firmly and correctly attached to their appropriate connectors. Verify that all components are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Replace the system cover. 11. Power on the system.

  • Page 70: Ami Bios Recovery

    AMI BIOS Recovery Follow these steps: Rename the desired AMI BIOS file to SUPER.ROM and save it on a USB key (root folder). NOTE: The USB key does not have to be a bootable drive, but it must be formatted as FAT32. Attach this device to a USB port in the system, and press the power button to turn on the system.

  • Page 71: Bmc Event Troubleshooting

    BMC Event Troubleshooting ID String FAN # (FAN 1, FAN 2, ...) CPU# Vcore (CPU1 Vcore, CPU2 Vcore, ...) CPU# DIMM (CPU1 DIMM, CPU2 DIMM, ...) +1.5 V +5 V +5VSB +12 V +3.3VCC +3.3VSB VBAT CPU# Temp System Temp P#-DIMM#$ (P1-DIMM1A, P1-DIMM1B, P1-DIMM1C, P1-DIMM2A, ...)
  • Page 72 Chapter 8...

  • Page 73: Bios Setup

    Often a text message will accompany it. NOTE: The BIOS has default text messages built in. Acer retains the option to include, omit or change any of these text messages.

  • Page 74: Main Setup

    Main setup When you first enter the BIOS setup utility, you will enter the main setup screen. You can always return to the main setup screen by selecting the main tab on the top of the screen. The main BIOS setup screen is shown below. System Overview System Time/System Date Use this option to change the system time and date.

  • Page 75: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings Use the arrow keys to select Boot Setup and press <Enter> to access the submenu items: Boot Features Quick Boot: Skip certain tests during POST to reduce the time needed for system boot. Quiet Boot: Allows the bootup screen options to be modified between POST messages or the OEM logo. Select Disabled to display the POST messages.
  • Page 76 Intel Virtualization Technology: Select Enabled to use Virtualization Technology to allow one platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitions, creating multiple virtual systems in one physical computer. IMPORTANT:The following feature is only available if supported by the processor and/or operating system. Execute-Disable Bit Capability: Set to Enabled to enable the Execute Disable Bit which will allow the processor to designate areas in the system memory where an application code can execute and where it cannot, thus preventing a worm or a virus from flooding illegal codes to overwhelm the processor or damage...

  • Page 77: Advanced Chipset Control

    Advanced Chipset Control The items included in the Advanced Settings submenu are listed below: CPU Bridge configuration QPI Links Speed: This feature selects QPI data transfer speed. IMPORTANT:The following feature is only available when QPI Links Speed is set to Full Speed. QPI Frequency: This selects the desired QPI frequency.

  • Page 78: South Bridge Configuration

    DCA Prefetch Delay: Used with TOE components to prefetch data in order to shorten execution cycles and maximize data processing effi ciency. Prefetching too frequently can saturate the cache directory and delay necessary cache accesses. This feature reduces or increases the frequency the system prefetches data. Intel VT-d: Select Enabled to enable Intel Virtualization Technology support for Direct I/O VT-d by reporting the I/O device assignments to VMM through the DMAR ACPI Tables.
  • Page 79 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. Select Auto Automatically detect the PIO mode. Use this value if the IDE disk drive support cannot be determined.

  • Page 80: Super Io Device Configuration

    Temperature Tolerance is, and not the other way around. This results in better CPU thermal management. Acer has leveraged this feature by assigning a temperature status to certain thermal conditions in the processor (Low, Medium and High). This makes it easier for you to understand the CPU’s temperature status, rather than by just simply seeing a temperature reading (i.e., 25 °C).

  • Page 81: Acpi Configuration

    chassis ventilation for blockage. High – The processor is running hot. This is a caution level since the CPU’s Temperature • Tolerance has been reached (or has been exceeded) and may activate an overheat alarm. User intervention: If the system buzzer and Overheat LED has activated, take action immediately by checking the system fans, chassis ventilation and room temperature to correct any problems.

  • Page 82: Security Settings

    Security Settings The 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. Clear means such a password has not been used and Set means a supervisor password has been entered for the system.

  • Page 83: System Management Settings

    (e.g., 192.168.10.253). The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255. Acer Address: The BIOS will automatically display the Acer address of this machine. This should be in decimal and in dotted quad form (i.e., 192.168.10.253). The value of each three-digit number separated by dots should not exceed 255.

  • Page 84: Event Log Configuration

    VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support: Select Enabled to enable VT-UTF8 Combination Key support for ANSI/ VT100 terminals. Sredir Memory Display Delay: Defines the length of time in seconds to display memory information. Event Log Configuration View Event Log: View the System Event Log. Mark All Events as Read: Marks all events as read.

  • Page 85: Boot

    Boot This submenu allows you to configure boot settings for the system. Boot Device Priority This feature allows you to specify the sequence of priority for the Boot Device. • 1st Boot Device • 2nd Boot Device • 3rd Boot Device Hard Disk Drives This feature allows you to specify the boot sequence from all available hard disk drives.

  • Page 86: Exit Options

    Exit Options Select 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 system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can take effect.

  • Page 87: Bios Beep Codes

    BIOS Beep Codes During POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur. Non-fatal errors are those, which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process. The error messages normally appear on the screen. Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot-up procedure.
  • Page 88 Troubleshooting POST BIOS beep codes Number of Beeps 1, 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with known good modules. 6, 7 Fatal error indicating a serious problem with the system. Consult your system manufacturer. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all hope, eliminate the possibility of interference by a malfunctioning add-in card.
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  • Page 91: Bios Post Error Messages List

    Chapter 11 BIOS POST Error Messages List Information unavailable. Chapter 11...
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