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Acer Altos G700 series User's guide Model G701 - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 2
Acer Altos G700 series User's guide 3rd issue: February 2003 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual in any form or by any means - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 3
energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 4
to result in interference to radio and TV reception. Caution! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this server. Use conditions This part complies with Part 15 of - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 5
safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. 1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on all servicing to qualified service personnel. 11 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 6
when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service. 12 Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 7
Notices FCC notice Laser compliance statement Important safety instructions 1 System tour Features summary External and internal a printer Connecting the power cable Turning on the system Power-on problems Operating system configuration Network connection Tower-to-rack option Turning off the - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 8
heatsink 46 To install a CPU with heatsink 47 Upgrading the system memory 48 To remove a DIMM 48 To install a DIMM 49 a hot-swappable HDD fan 56 4 BIOS setup 57 BIOS setup 59 Entering BIOS setup 60 Main 62 System Information 64 User password 89 To change the Supervisor - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 9
ix To remove the User password 89 Exit 90 Appendix A ASM & RDM quick installation guide 93 Installing ASM 95 System requirements 95 System setup 95 Installing RDM 97 System requirements 97 RDM Console setup 97 Appendix B Rack installation guide System rack installation Vertical - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 10
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1 System tour - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 12
The Acer Altos G700 series server is a powerful dual-processor system loaded with a host of new and innovative features. The system offers a new standard for flexible productivity ideal for general business applications, email, web service, file clustering and print services. - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 13
Rage XL chipset with 8 MB SDRAM of video memory • Six DIMM sockets supporting ECC 266 MHz DDR modules for a maximum memory capacity of 12 GB • Media storage • 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB floppy drive • IDE CD-ROM drive • Additional media storage capacity • Altos G701 - two hot-swappable cages (4 hard disk - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 14
4 1 System tour External and internal structure Front bezel Note: One pair of system keys are provided inside the accessory box. . No. Description 1 Power indicator 2 Hard disk activity indicator 3 System fault indicator 4 Hard disk fault indicator 5 Security keylock 6 Front bezel - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 15
5 Front panel No. Description 1 CD-ROM drive Stop/Eject button 2 CD-ROM drive activity indicator 3 CD-ROM drive 4 Volume control - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 16
6 1 System tour No. Description 5 CD-ROM drive Headphone/Earphone port 6 5.25-inch half-height bays 7 HDD carrier 8 Altos G701 - hot-swappable cages 9 Floppy drive Eject button 10 Floppy drive 11 Floppy drive activity indicator 12 Power button 13 Reset button 14 Power indicator - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 17
7 Rear panel No. Icon 1 2 3 4 Description Altos G701 model - Main power supply indicator 1 Main power supply fail indicator 2 Main power supply AC power indicator 3 Main power supply cable socket - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 18
monitor port Gigabit LAN port (10/100/1000 Mbps) 13 Expansion slots 14 Altos G701 model - Power supply module bay for redundant PSU 5 15 Rear system input voltage range. 4 Reserved for RDM. 5 Though the system supports two hot-swappable power supply module bays, the system comes bundled with - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 19
. Description 1 Altos G701 model - Power supply module bay for redundant PSU 1 2 Rear system fan 3 Rear system fan release latch 4 PCI bus slot 5 Mainboard 6 Air baffle 7 Power distribution board 8 Hot-swap HDD fans 9 Hot-swap HDD backplane board 1 Though the system supports two - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 20
10 System boards 1 System tour Mainboard layout The mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. It should look like the figure shown below - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 21
11 Note: All mainboard features indicated on the table below apply to the Altos G701models. Item Description BT1 Battery BZ1 Buzzer CN1 +12V power connector CN2 ATX power connector CN3 Upper: RDM LAN port (10 Mbps) Lower: USB ports - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 22
12 1 System tour Item Description JF2 Rear system fan connector JF5 and JF6 Fan Pin out #1 #2 #3 System Front Fan 2 and 1 GND +12V Sense Pulse JP3 Power supply I2C connector JP5 SCSI backplane I2C connector JP11 Clear CMOS 1 - 2 Normal 2 - 3 Clear CMOS JP12 PCI SCSI LED KM1 Upper: - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 23
Item U76 U82 U87 U91 VRM1 13 Description Video RAM BIOS chipset ServerWorks GC LE CSB5 chipset (south bridge) PC87417 SIO - Super I/O chipset Onboard VRMs (Voltage Regulator Module) - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 24
14 Hot-swap HDD Cage layout 1 System tour Note: The hot-swap SCSI HDD Cage can not be cascaded for the Altos G701 model. Label 1 2 3 4 5 Description 122-pin SAF-TE connector Four 80-pin SCSI HDD connectors 68-pin SCSI HDD connector 80-pin SCSI HDD connector 6-pin I2C bus link - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 25
2 System setup - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 26
This chapter gives you instructions on how to set up your system. Procedures on how to connect peripherals are also explained. - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 27
the package contents Check the following items from the package: • Acer Altos G700 series system • Acer Altos G700 series User's guide (with system binder) • EasyBUILDTM Installation guide • EasyBUILDTM System CD • Acer Altos G700 series Accessory box • System keys (behind of the system rear - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 28
these basic peripherals first to test if the system is running properly. Instructions on how to connect a printer is also described here, refer to page 21. Note: The illustrations shown in this section show the Altos G701 server chassis. Connecting the PS/2 keyboard Plug the keyboard cable into - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 29
19 Connecting the PS/2 mouse Plug the PS/2 mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port located on the rear panel of the server. (green port) - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 30
20 2 System setup Connecting the VGA monitor To connect the VGA monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the VGA/monitor port server. (blue port) located on the rear panel of the - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 31
21 Connecting a printer The system supports both parallel and serial printers. To connect a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel/ printer port server. (burgundy port) located on the rear - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 32
22 2 System setup Connecting the power cable Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of the server. Then plug the other end of the power cable into a power outlet. The figure below shows a complete connection of the whole system. - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 33
power-on self-test (POST) messages appears. The POST messages indicate if the system is running well or not. Note: The illustration below shows the Altos G701 server chassis. Note: If the system does not turn on or boot after pressing the power button, go to the next section for the possible - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 34
24 2 System setup Power-on problems If the system does not boot after you have applied power, check the following factors that might have caused the boot failure. • The external power - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 35
25 Operating system configuration The Acer Altos G700 series server comes with Acer EasyBUILDTM that allows you to conveniently install your to close the disc tray. 6 The Acer EasyBUILD sequence begins. Follow all onscreen instructions. For more information, refer to the EasyBUILDTM Installation - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 36
server management. To connect to the network, simply plug the network cable into the Gigabit LAN port (gray port). Note: The illustration below shows the Altos G701 server chassis. Note: Consult the operating system manual for information on how to configure the network setup. - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 37
-model design. To purchase a rack mount kit, contact your local Acer representative. The figure below shows the server in a rack-mount position. Note: The illustration below shows the Altos G701 server chassis. For instructions on tower-to-rack configuration, refer to "System rack installation" on - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 38
28 2 System setup Turning off the system To turn off the server, on the Windows taskbar click on the Start button, point to Shut Down..., select Shut down from the drop-down window then click on OK. You can then turn off all peripherals connected to your server. If you cannot shut down - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 39
3 Upgrading the system - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 40
This chapter discuss the precautionary measures and installation procedures you need to know when upgrading the system. - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 41
such as the drives, the CPU, the memory, and the expansion cards. However, for contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance. Important: Observe the throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection. Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following before you install - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 42
may cause serious damage. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician. Post-installation instructions Observe the following after installing a server component: 1 See to it that all components are installed according to the - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 43
panel are removable to allow access to the system's internal components. Refer to the following sections for instructions. Note: The illustrations used in this section shows the Altos G701 server chassis. Opening the front bezel A security lock secures the front bezel to protect your system unit - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 44
the Altos G701 server chassis. Removing the side panel 1 Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it. 2 Unplug all cables from the power outlets. 3 Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface. 4 Remove the front bezel. Refer to the preceding section for detailed instructions - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 45
35 6 Slide the left panel slightly forward (2), then upward (3) before detaching it from the chassis (4). Removing the air baffle Once you removed the left panel, most of the system's internal components are still hidden from view by the air baffle. Remove the air baffle to allow easy access to the - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 46
36 3 Upgrading the system 2 Pull out the air baffle to remove it from the chassis. Caution! After completing the component upgrade/replacement procedures, do not forget to reinstall the air baffle before replacing the chassis panels. Doing otherwise will reduce the system's cooling efficiency - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 47
hot-swap SCSI HDD Cages can not be cascaded for Altos G701 model. Removing the hot-swappable cage Important: Before detaching the hot-swappable cage from the chassis, make sure to first remove all hard disks from their carriers. For instructions, refer to the succeeding section. 1 Detach the chassis - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 48
38 b SCSI drive power cable c SCSI drive fault LED cable 3 Upgrading the system 5 Pull out the cage from the chassis. Installing a hard disk into the hot-swappable cage hard disk carrier Note: You need not remove the hot-swappable cage from the chassis to install a hard disk into the cage's hard - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 49
39 2 Remove the four screws to open the hard disk carrier. Keep the screws for later use. 3 When applicable, pull out any previously installed hard disk. 4 Install a hard disk on the hard disk carrier then secure it with the four screws you have removed earlier. 5 Insert the hard disk carrier into - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 50
40 3 Upgrading the system Installing the hot-swappable cage 1 Detach the chassis panels and remove the air baffle. 2 Connect the following cables to the SCSI backplane board: a SCSI cable b SCSI drive power cable c SCSI drive fault LED cable 3 Attach the other end of these cables to the - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 51
41 Installing and removing storage devices The system supports one 3.5-inch and three 5.25-inch internal storage devices. The system comes pre-installed with a floppy drive and a CD-ROM drive. The two empty 5.25- - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 52
42 3 Upgrading the system 4 Remove the three screws that hold the old drive to the drive carrier then pull it out. 5 Install a new 3.5-inch drive to the drive carrier then secure it with the three screws you have removed earlier. - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 53
43 6 Insert the drive carrier with the newly-installed floppy drive into the drive bay. 7 Connect the IDE and floppy drive cables to the new drive. 8 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 32. - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 54
44 3 Upgrading the system Installing a 5.25-inch storage device (optional) Note: If you are installing a new drive in an empty drive bay, skip steps 2 to 4. 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 31. 2 Disconnect the power and IDE cables from the old drive - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 55
with the newly-installed 5.25-inch drive into the drive bay. 7 Connect the power and IDE cables to the new drive. 8 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 32. - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 56
46 3 Upgrading the system Upgrading the CPU This section includes instructions for removing and installing a CPU. To remove a CPU with heatsink Before you can install a new CPU in a socket, remove first any previously installed CPU from - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 57
, follow the steps below: (1) Insert the CPU into the socket. (2) Press down the retainer lever to lock the CPU in place. 5 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 32. - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 58
48 3 Upgrading the system Upgrading the system memory This section includes instructions for removing and installing a memory module. Memory modules must be installed and removed in pairs, observing sequential slot positions. To remove a DIMM Before you can install a new DIMM in a socket, remove - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 59
it incorrectly. Reverse the orientation of the DIMM and insert it again. 6 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 32. Reconfiguring the system memory The system automatically detects the amount of memory installed. Run the BIOS setup to view the new value for total system - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 60
card This section explains how to install an expansion card. The onboard expansion slots supports PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) cards. Note: The illustrations used in this section shows the Altos G701 server chassis. To install an expansion card 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 61
9 Press the PCI slot lock lever on the rear panel of the server. 10 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 32. Note: 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). - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 62
redundant power source feature is only applicable to the Altos G701 model. WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment, the installation of power supply modules should be referred to individuals who are qualified to service server systems and are trained to deal with - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 63
53 To install a redundant power supply module 1 Remove the screw securing the cover of the empty power supply module bay, then detach the cover. 2 Slide the power supply module into the empty bay until you feel resistance. - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 64
54 3 Upgrading the system 3 Press the module handle to secure the power supply module to its bay. 4 Verify that the power indicators on both the main power supply and on the newly installed power supply are illuminated (green). - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 65
G700 series server accommodates two hot-swappable HDD fans. Note: The illustrations used in this section shows the Altos G701 server chassis. To remove a hot-swappable HDD fan Caution! To reduce the risk of personal injury, avoid contact with the fan when the blades are - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 66
56 3 Upgrading the system To install a hot-swappable HDD fan 1 Detach the chassis panels and remove the air baffle. 2 Insert the fan in an empty fan bay then press it firmly in place. 3 Reinstall the air baffle and the chassis panels. - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 67
4 BIOS setup - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 68
This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and discusses how to configure the system by changing the settings of the BIOS parameters. - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 69
Power Management configuration • When changing the password or making other changes to the security setup BIOS setup loads the configuration values in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part of the system RAM which allows configuration data to be retained - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 70
any other time. There are several tabs on the setup screen corresponding to the six major BIOS menus: • Main • Advanced • Power • Boot • Security • Exit The parameters on the screens shown in this User's guide display default system values. These values may not be the same as those in your system - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 71
by a (>), it means that a submenu screen is available. • Press F1 for General Help on using the BIOS setup. • Press F10 to save changes and close the BIOS setup. • Press Esc to close the BIOS setup. In the descriptive table following each of the screen illustrations, settings in boldface are the - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 72
62 4 BIOS setup Main The Main menu displays basic and important information about the system. These information is necessary for troubleshooting and may be required when asking for technical support. The last two parameters on the screen lets you define the system's time and date settings. The - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 73
Parameter System Time System Date 63 Description Sets the time following the hour-minute-second format. Valid values for hour, minute, and second are: Hour: 00 to 23 Minute: 00 to 59 Second: 00 to 59 Sets the date following the weekday-month-dayyear format. Valid values for weekday, month, day, and - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 74
64 System Information 4 BIOS setup - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 75
65 Total Memory - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 76
66 4 BIOS setup Advanced The Advanced menu contains parameter values that define how the system behaves on startup. Warning! Be cautious in setting parameter values in the - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 77
one that does not conflict. Parallel Port Mode Sets the operation mode for the parallel port ECP Mode DMA Channel Assigns a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel for the ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) parallel port function. This parameter is configurable only if you select ECP as the operation - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 78
68 4 BIOS setup IDE Configuration The IDE Configuration submenu lets you define the parameter settings related to the hard disk/s. Parameter Onboard PCI IDE Controller Primary IDE - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 79
/Slave These items let you select the IDE hard disk parameters that the system supports. Parameter Device Vendor Size Type Description Type of IDE device Vendor of the selected IDE device Size of the selected device Driver type LBA/Large Mode Selects the hard disk drive translation method. For - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 80
(SelfMonitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) function of the internal hard disk. If 'Auto' is selected, BIOS setup will enable the S.M.A.R.T function if the driver supports it. Auto Disabled Enabled Enables or disables the 32-bit data transfer function Disabled Enabled Selects the ARMD - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 81
71 Floppy Configuration The Floppy Configuration submenu displays the type of floppy drive installed in the server. Parameter Floppy Drive A Description Floppy disk drive type Option 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch None 360 KB, 5.25-inch 1.2 MB, 5.25-inch 720 KB, 3.5-inch 2.88 MB, 3.5-inch - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 82
the PCI devices. Parameter Plug & Play OS Description Option When this parameter is set to Yes, BIOS No setup initializes only PnP boot devices such Yes as SCSI cards. When set to No, the BIOS setup initializes all PnP boot and non-boot devices such as sound cards. Note: Set this parameter - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 83
73 Parameter Description Option Reset BIOS setup stores the configuration data of No Configure Data Plug and Play devices in NVRAM Yes (Non-volatile Random Access Memory). When this parameter is set to Yes, current data is deleted and a new set of information is created during the next - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 84
74 4 BIOS setup Boot Settings Configuration The Boot Settings Configuration submenu lets you specify the preferred settings for system bootup. Parameter Quick Boot Description Allows the system to boot faster by skipping some POST routine Option Enabled Disabled - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 85
of data instructions in parallel Support Enable this parameter if you intend to use a mouse or trackball with a PS/2 interface. Enabled Disabled Parity Check If you enable this item, the system BIOS will support an interrupt service routine that handles NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt) for memory - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 86
setup Parameter Wait for 'F1' if Error MPS 1.4 Support Memory Test Description Option When this item is enabled you will be prompted to press F1 when an error is detected during boot up. Enabled Disabled If you enable this item, the system BIOS MP table will be compatible with MultiProcessor - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 87
77 Event Log Configuration The Event Log Configuration submenu lets you specify the appropriate settings for the system's event handling function. The system event log enables you to record and monitor events that occur in the system (e.g., system temperature changes, fan stops, etc.). Parameter - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 88
for viewing Event Control Interface BIOS POST Event Logging BIOS checks the bad processors and memory modules during the POST process memory errors will be recorded in the event log. Enabled Disabled PCI Device Event Logging PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) is a 32-bit bus that supports - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 89
79 Onboard Devices Configuration The Onboard Devices Configuration submenu lets you specify settings that are related to the system hardware. Parameter Onboard LAN Description Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller Onboard SCSI Controller Enables or disables the onboard SCSI controller - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 90
80 Remote Access 4 BIOS setup Parameter Serial Port Number Serial Port Mode Description Option If we select COM1, it is outputting the local text display and accepting keyboard input - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 91
you to configure the system's power management feature. Parameter Description ACPI-aware O/S This parameter indicates whether the system's OS support the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) standard of power management. Power Management When this parameter is enabled, it allows - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 92
82 4 BIOS setup Parameter AC Power Failure Power Button Mode Description Option Defines the power state to resume to after a system shutdown that is due to an - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 93
83 Boot The Boot menu allows you to specify the preferred settings during system bootup. Press Enter to enter the submenu screen of the parameters shown in the screen below. - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 94
setup Boot Device Priority The Boot Device Priority submenu lets you specify the boot search sequence during the POST process. BIOS setup will display an error message if the drive(s) specified is not bootable. Parameter 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device Description Sets - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 95
85 Hard Disk Drives The Hard Disk Drives submenu lets you specify the devices that will be considered as the primary and secondary hard drives. Parameter 1st Hard Drive 2nd Hard Drive Description Sets the device to be considered the primary hard drive. Sets the device to be considered the - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 96
86 4 BIOS setup Removable Devices The Removable Devices submenu displays the type of removable devices available in the system. - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 97
87 ATAPI CD-ROM Drives The ATAPI (Advanced Technology Attachment Packet Interface) CD-ROM submenu displays the type of ATAPI CD-ROM available in the system. - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 98
from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords. Parameter Description Option Supervisor Password Prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS setup Not Installed Installed User Password Secures your system against unauthorized use. Once you set this password, you have to type it whenever - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 99
then press Enter. 4 Retype the password to verify the first entry then press Enter again. To remove the User password 1 Use the up/down keys to highlight the Clear User Password parameter then press Enter. 2 Enter the current password then press Enter. 3 Press Enter twice without entering anything - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 100
setup Discards changes made and close the BIOS setup Loads the optimal settings for all BIOS setup parameters. Optimal settings are quite demanding in terms of resources consumption. If you are using low-speed memory chips or other kinds of low-performance components and you choose to load these - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 101
91 Parameter Load Failsafe Defaults Discard Changes Description Loads the failsafe settings for all BIOS parameters. Failsafe settings, compared to the optimal settings, are not quite as demanding in terms of resources consumption so you can be sure to have a - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 102
92 4 BIOS setup - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 103
Appendix A ASM & RDM quick installation guide - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 104
This appendix shows you how to install the ASM and RDM software package. - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 105
95 Installing ASM Acer Server Manager (ASM) consists of the ASM Console and 128 MB of RAM • SCSI/IDE hard drive with at least 100 MB free hard disk space • Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Server/Advanced Server operating system ASM Console • Intel Pentium III (500 MHz) or higher processor • - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 106
A ASM & RDM quick installation guide Installing ASM Agent To install ASM instructions to complete installation. For detailed instructions on installing ASM Console, refer to the ASM User's manual. To launch the program, on the Windows taskbar click on the Start button, point to Programs, select Acer - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 107
. RDM agent is preinstalled in any Acer Altos series server with a BMC (Baseboard Management Windows 98/2000/Me/XP or Windows NT 4.0 operating system • Ethernet card RDM Console setup This section describes how to install and uninstall the RDM Console software. Installing the RDM Console software - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 108
, select the RDM installation option. For detailed instructions on installing the RDM Console software, refer to the RDM User's manual. To launch the program, on the Windows taskbar click on the Start button, point to Programs, select Acer Server Management Suite then click RDM. Uninstalling the - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 109
Appendix B Rack installation guide - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 110
This appendix shows you how to install the ASM and RDM software package. - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 111
mount kit is available for customers who want to convert a tower-mounted system to rack-model design. To purchase a rack mount kit, contact your local Acer representative or order directly from http://www.acer.com. The figure below shows the Altos G701 server in a rack-mount position. - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 112
102 Appendix B Rack installation guide Vertical mounting hole pattern The four vertical rails of a rack contain mounting holes arranged in a manner shown in the figure below: The system occupies 5U - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 113
types for rack installation The following screws are used in the assembly of the Acer Altos G701 and other rack-mountable components. Screw type and part number #8-32 x 0.25 25 Cage nut Attaching the side handles to the server Supports the M6 metal screws for securing server components to the rack - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 114
104 Appendix B Rack installation guide Installing cage nuts Cage nuts are use to secure systems and other components to the vertical rails in the rack. To install cage nuts: 1 Insert - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 115
into the rack: 1 Remove the front bezel from the server. Refer to "Removing the front bezel" on page 33 for instructions. 2 Remove the top panel of the server. (1) Use a screw driver to remove the two rear screws holding the top panel to the chassis. (2) Slide the top panel backward to detach it - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 116
106 Appendix B Rack installation guide (3) Pull out the rubber stands from the server. There are two sets of rack bracket and mounting rail. The rack brackets are used to attached - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 117
107 Do the same thing to the other rack bracket. 5 Attach the inner rails to the top and bottom side of the server. (1) Align the inner rail to the five screw holes located on the bottom side of the server. (2) Secure the rail to the server using M4 x L5 screws. Attach the other inner rail to the - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 118
108 Appendix B Rack installation guide 6 Attach the two side handles to the server using four hex head screws for each handle. 7 Set the server aside. 8 Attach the rack brackets to - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 119
109 Attach the other rack bracket to the remaining mounting rail. 9 Install the mounting rails to the rack using four M6 x L10 screws for each mounting rail. - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 120
110 Appendix B Rack installation guide 10 Extend the middle sliding piece of each mounting rail forward until it clicks. 11 Install the server into the rack by first carefully aligning - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 121
111 Caution! To avoid personal injury, care should be taken when pressing the component rail release latches and sliding the component into the rack. - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 122
112 Appendix B Rack installation guide - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 123
Acer Server Manager (ASM) 95 system requirements 95 ASM Agent 95 ASM Console 95 system setup 95 install ASM Agent 96 install ASM Console 96 B BIOS changing a password 89 removing the User password 89 Supervisor password 88 User password 88 BPL4 cage configuration 37 installing memory reconfiguring 49 - Acer Altos G701 | Acer Altos G701 User's Guide - Page 124
114 system upgrade 31 ESD precautions 31 post-installation instructions 32 preinstallation instructions 31 T turning off the system 28 turning on the system 23 power-on problems 24
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Acer Altos G700 series
User’s guide
Model G701