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Acer Altos G900 manual System setup

Models: Altos G900

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Acer Altos G900 manual System setup

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User’s guide Acer Altos G900Page FCC notice Use conditions Laser compliance statementChecking the power cords Important safety informationIntended application uses 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 145Index 231 Appendix C Equipment log Configuration worksheets 195Appendix D Troubleshooting 203 Appendix E Codes and error messages 215Xvi System tour Page Features overview Specification Rack-mount orientation Tower orientation Altos G900 physical specificationsExternal and internal structure Access coversLabel Description 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 Scsi controller System featuresProcessors MemoryNetwork interface controllers Onboard videoHot-swap hard drive bays System fan Power supplyAcpi System setup Page Checking for damage to the packaging Getting startedSelecting a site Checking the package contents Page Setup reminders Setting up your systemPre-setup safety steps Hardware setup System setup To do this Press these keys Hot keys for PostInstalling the service partition recommended Software setupInstalling the operating system 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 To remove the rear access panel System access panelsBefore removing the access panels Rear access panelTo install the rear access panel Front access panelTo install the front access panel To remove the front access panelOpening the front subchassis and rear electronics bay Front subchassis and rear electronics bayTo open the front subchassis and rear electronics bay To remove the front subchassis Removing the front subchassis and rear electronics bayTo remove the electronics bay Installing the front subchassis and rear electronics bayTo install the front subchassis To install the electronics bayTo close the front subchassis and rear electronics bay Closing the front subchassis and rear electronics bayAccess cover to the system boards Accessing the system boardsTo remove the access cover to the system boards Memory board To install the access cover to the system boardsTo remove the memory board Removing the memory board To install the memory boardProcessor board air baffle To install the processor board air baffleTo remove the processor 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 Memory To install DIMMsDimm sequence 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 boardsPower LED state Status Checking the status indicators for a hot-plug add-in boardOperating system support for hot-plug add-in boards 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 Label Description Front access door LED status indicators Checking a hot-swap Scsi drive status indicatorHot-swap Scsi drives To install a hot-swap drive in a carrier Installing and removing a hot-swap drive in a carrierLED state Status Installing a Scsi hard disk drive in a carrier To install a hot-swap disk drive Removing and installing hot-swap disk drivesTo remove a hot-swap drive from a carrier Removing a drive carrier Push the handle closed until it clicks into position Checking the power supply LED status indicators DC power suppliesTo remove a power supply module Removing and installing a power supply modulePower Predictive Fail Status Green Amber Label Description Screws Latch handle Removing a power supply moduleTo install a power supply module Label Description Fan board Fan status LED indicators Checking a fan status indicatorCooling system fans To install a fan module Removing and installing a fan moduleTo remove 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 Preliminary considerations Inch peripheral drivesDrive cables 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 Hot-swap drive bays Removing and installing a hot-swap drive bayTo remove a hot-swap drive bay 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 Foam fan baffle Removing and installing the foam fan baffleTo remove the foam fan baffle To install the foam fan baffle Replacing the hot-plug indicator board Hot-plug indicator board110 Hardware configuration Bios setup Page Recording Bios settings Bios setupClearing Cmos memory To clear the Cmos memory using the front panel buttons Using Bios setup115 44/1,25 MB, 3.5-inch DisabledMain Parameter Description Option117 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 9600 Console RedirectionVT100+ Boot Parameter Description Exit144 Bios setup Installation Page Rack-mount kit contents System rack installationRack-mount kit components Tools and supplies neededPrecautions Installation overview Rack conversion proceduresRemoving the bottom panel 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 Saving and restoring the system configuration Updating system firmware and BiosTo verify the firmware To restore the system configuration To save the system configurationAlerting for platform events 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 FRU/SDR load utility When to run the FRU/SDR load utilityRunning the FRU/SDR load utility Displaying a given area Command line formatUsing a specified FRU file Using a specified CFG fileUpdating nonvolatile storage areas 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 InstalledCalculating DC power usage Calculating power consumptionPower Usage Worksheet Device Current maximum voltage level 199 Fans Total Current Calculating the total combined power used by the system201 Appendix C Equipment log and configuration worksheets Troubleshooting Page To do this Press TroubleshootingResetting the system Initial system startupRunning 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