User manual ACER G235H

[. . . ] Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your server. All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number, model number, and purchase information. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Acer Altos R920 Series Model Name : R920 Part Number: MU. R2900. 001 Purchase Date: Place of Purchase: Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. [. . . ] (1) Pull up the ARMC/3 R2 module to remove it from the connector. (1) Remove the three standoffs from the mainboard, then keep the standoffs for later installation. 6 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 40. 89 Configuring the hardware RAID components Altos R920 system supports SAS hardware RAID through installation of of a SAS module. With the addition of the following components to the SAS module enhanced RAID capability is enabled. · · · RAID activation key RAID cache RAID BBU (battery backup unit) Installing and removing the SAS module The SAS module works with the SAS backplane board to support eight SAS hard drives. The SAS module supports RAID levels 0, 1, 1a, and 10 without any additional components. To install the SAS module: 1 2 3 4 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 39. Perform instructions described in "To remove the processor air baffle" section on page 45. Remove the SAS module from its protective packaging. If you want to install a RAID activation key, RAID cache, RAID BBU on the adapter, refer to succeeding sections for instructions. 90 5 3 System upgrade Align then insert the SAS module in the SAS module slot on the mainboard. Make sure that the edge of the card is properly seated (A). Press down on the card until the metal bracket on the card is flush with the chassis (B) and locks into place (C). 6 A C B 91 7 8 Attach the SAS expander cables to the SAS connector A (A) and the SAS connector B (B) on the adapter. Align then insert the RAID BBU into the battery connector on the SAS module. Secure the RAID BBU with the three screws provided. Bat t Conery nec tor RAI D Bac Batt kup ery Uni t Mo unt Holeing s SAS Mo du le 6 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 40. 96 3 System upgrade To remove the RAID BBU: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 39. Perform instructions described in "To remove the processor air baffle" section on page 45. Perform instructions described in "To remove the SAS module" section on page 89. Remove the three screws on the RAID BBU. Remove the RAID BBU from the SAS module. Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 40. 4 System BIOS This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and discusses how to configure the system by changing the settings of the BIOS parameters. 99 BIOS overview The Aptio Setup Utility 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 changing the password or making other changes to the security settings When a configuration error is detected by the system and you are prompted ("Run Setup" message) to make changes to the BIOS setup Note: If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery may be bad. In this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in CMOS. [. . . ] Press Esc twice then select Save changes then exit this menu. Creating a RAID1 volume with a hot spare disk 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 In the LSI Configuration Utility, please select SAS1078 and press Enter. Select Create IM Volume and press Enter. Move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. Press the Space bar and D to change the setting form No to Yes. [. . . ]