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Acer Altos G900 manual System tour

Models: Altos G900

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Acer Altos G900 manual System tour

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User’s guide Acer Altos G900Page FCC notice Use conditions Laser compliance statementIntended application uses Important safety informationChecking the power cords Multiple power cords Earth grounded socket-outlets Precautionary remindersEquipment rack precautions Important safety instructions Page Page Contents Hardware configuration Contents Appendix B System management 161 Appendix a System rack installation 145Appendix D Troubleshooting 203 Appendix C Equipment log Configuration worksheets 195Appendix E Codes and error messages 215 Index 231Xvi System tour Page Features overview Specification Rack-mount orientation Tower orientation Altos G900 physical specificationsLabel Description Access coversExternal and internal structure Main chassis components Main chassis componentsElectronics bay components Electronics bay componentsLabel Description Operation Front control panelLAN2 LED Rear panel Figure below describes the features of the rear panelVideo connector Peripheral device bay Label Description Front bezel door LED status indicatorsMainboard layout Server board set featuresLabel Description Mainboard jumpers Boot block jumpers Jumper Pin Jumper name effect when shorted Block Jumper Pins Jumper name effect when shorted BlockSerial port B jumpers Cables to the subchassis System cablesFront cables in the cable clamp Rear cables in the cable clamp Processors System featuresMemory Scsi controllerNetwork interface controllers Onboard videoHot-swap hard drive bays System fan Power supplyAcpi System setup Page Selecting a site Getting startedChecking for damage to the packaging Checking the package contents Page Pre-setup safety steps Setting up your systemSetup reminders Hardware setup System setup To do this Press these keys Hot keys for PostInstalling the operating system Software setupInstalling the service partition recommended NIC connector and status LEDs Network teaming featuresAdaptive Load Balancing Adapter Fault ToleranceConfiguration Page ESD precautions Installation precautionsPost-installation instructions Preinstallation instructionsTools and supplies needed Before removing the access panels System access panelsRear access panel To remove the rear access panelTo install the rear access panel Front access panelTo install the front access panel To remove the front access panelTo open the front subchassis and rear electronics bay Front subchassis and rear electronics bayOpening the front subchassis and rear electronics bay To remove the front subchassis Removing the front subchassis and rear electronics bayTo install the front subchassis Installing the front subchassis and rear electronics bayTo install the electronics bay To remove the electronics bayTo close the front subchassis and rear electronics bay Closing the front subchassis and rear electronics bayTo remove the access cover to the system boards Accessing the system boardsAccess cover to the system boards To remove the memory board To install the access cover to the system boardsMemory board Removing the memory board To install the memory boardTo remove the processor board air baffle To install the processor board air baffleProcessor board air baffle To remove the processor board Processor boardRemoving the processor board To install the processor boardTo remove the mainboard MainboardRemoving the front retention mechanism Mainboard mounting To install the mainboard Page Dimm sequence To install DIMMsMemory To remove DIMMs Installing a DimmRemoving a Dimm Processor sequence ProcessorsRaising the locking bar To install processorsTo remove processors Installing the heatsinkRemoving the heatsink clips PCI add-in board locations PCI add-in boardsOperating system support for hot-plug add-in boards Checking the status indicators for a hot-plug add-in boardPower LED state Status To install a hot-plug PCI add-in board Installing and removing a hot-plug PCI add-in boardInstalling a hot-plug PCI add-in board Removing a hot-plug PCI add-in board To remove a hot-plug PCI add-in boardInstalling and removing a non-hot-plug PCI add-in board To install a PCI add-in board in a non-hot-plug slot To remove a PCI add-in board from a non-hot-plug slot Hot-swap Scsi drives Checking a hot-swap Scsi drive status indicatorLabel Description Front access door LED status indicators LED state Status Installing and removing a hot-swap drive in a carrierTo install a hot-swap drive in a carrier Installing a Scsi hard disk drive in a carrier To remove a hot-swap drive from a carrier Removing and installing hot-swap disk drivesTo install a hot-swap disk drive Removing a drive carrier Push the handle closed until it clicks into position Checking the power supply LED status indicators DC power suppliesPower Predictive Fail Status Green Amber Removing and installing a power supply moduleTo remove a power supply module Label Description Screws Latch handle Removing a power supply moduleTo install a power supply module Cooling system fans Checking a fan status indicatorLabel Description Fan board Fan status LED indicators To remove a fan module Removing and installing a fan moduleTo install a fan module Replacing the battery Backup batteryRemoving the battery Front panel board Installing the front panel boardLabel Description Replacing the diskette drive Diskette driveInserting a diskette drive into the bracket Page Drive cables Inch peripheral drivesPreliminary considerations EMC compliance of 5.25-inch removable media device bays Removing and installing a 5.25-inch peripheral driveTo remove a a 5.25-inch peripheral drive To install a 5.25-inch peripheral drivePage To remove a hot-swap drive bay Removing and installing a hot-swap drive bayHot-swap drive bays 101 To install a hot-swap drive bay102 Hardware configuration Replacing the power distribution board Power distribution board104 Hardware configuration Replacing the fan distribution board Fan distribution board106 Hardware configuration To remove the foam fan baffle Removing and installing the foam fan baffleFoam fan baffle To install the foam fan baffle Replacing the hot-plug indicator board Hot-plug indicator board110 Hardware configuration Bios setup Page Clearing Cmos memory Bios setupRecording Bios settings To clear the Cmos memory using the front panel buttons Using Bios setup115 Main DisabledParameter Description Option 44/1,25 MB, 3.5-inch117 Primary IDE Master/Slave Standard AutoParameter Description Processor SettingsPCI AdvancedOff BootNormal Memory ConfigurationPCI Configuration Hot-plug PCI Control Empty Bus Default Speed Embedded Scsi EnabledEmbedded NIC 1 10/100 Embedded NIC 2 Gbit Embedded Voice Controller PCI Slot 1 Device Configuration132 Bios setup Present Advanced Chipset ControlNormal Security135 To set a security password To remove the User/Supervisor password To change the Supervisor/User passwordParameter Description Option ServerLast State Disable BSPSystem Management VT100+ Console Redirection9600 Boot Parameter Description Exit144 Bios setup Installation Page Rack-mount kit contents System rack installationRack-mount kit components Tools and supplies neededPrecautions Removing the bottom panel Rack conversion proceduresInstallation overview Removing the bottom panel Removing the left panelRemoving the left panel Removing the original tower bezelRemoving the original tower bezel Removing the feetRemoving the feet Installing the rack bezelInstalling the rack bezel Installing the bushings on the chassisInstalling the bushings Installing the handles and railsInstall the outer rails to the rack 158 Attach the inner rails to the server 159 Slide the server into the rack 160 Appendix a System rack installation Management Page Software and utilities Baseboard management controller Integrated hardware system managementSystem event log Field replaceable units and sensor data recordsPlatform event management Emergency management port Creating SSU diskettes System Setup UtilityTo start the SSU Running the SSUCustomizing the SSU interface Working with the GUISetting passwords and security options Setting boot device prioritySetting the user password Setting the admin passwordViewing the system event log Setting security optionsViewing FRU information Viewing Sensor Data Records To verify the firmware Updating system firmware and BiosSaving and restoring the system configuration Alerting for platform events To save the system configurationTo restore the system configuration To set up paging alerts Page Dhcp To set up LAN alertsManaging the server remotely Setting up remote LAN accessAre ignored Setting up remote modem or serial access Exiting the SSU Running the FRU/SDR load utility When to run the FRU/SDR load utilityFRU/SDR load utility Displaying a given area Command line formatUpdating nonvolatile storage areas Using a specified CFG fileUsing a specified FRU file Running SCSISelect SCSISelectCreating bootable diskettes Software updatesTo install a software update package Software update packagesBios updates Individual updatesChanging the Bios language Firmware updatesFRU/SDR updates 194 Appendix B System management Configuration worksheets Page Equipment log Manufacturer Name Serial Date Model Number InstalledPower Usage Worksheet Device Current maximum voltage level Calculating power consumptionCalculating DC power usage 199 Fans Total Current Calculating the total combined power used by the system201 Appendix C Equipment log and configuration worksheets Troubleshooting Page Resetting the system TroubleshootingInitial system startup To do this PressRunning new application software Application software checklistMonitoring Post After the system has been running correctlyConfirming loading of an operating system Verifying proper operation of key system lightsFrequently asked questions FAQs 210 Appendix D Troubleshooting Page 212 Appendix D Troubleshooting Page 214 Appendix D Troubleshooting Messages Page Beeps Reason Standard Bios post codes218 219 220 221 222 Recovery Bios Post codes 224 Table below lists the beep codes generated by the BMC BMC beep codesCode Error Message Failure Description Post error messages and codes227 228 229 230 Index 232