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Acer Altos G900 manual Operating system support for hot-plug add-in boards, Power LED state Status

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70	3 Hardware configuration

Operating system support for hot-plug add-in boards

Some operating systems support hot-plugging PCI add-in boards and some do not. Operating system support is provided by a driver that you must install when setting up your server. Hot-plug drivers are available on the Drivers directory of the System CD. The driver files on the CD include information on installing and using the hot-plug software.

Without a driver, the operating system does not support hot-plug installation and removal of PCI add-in boards. In that case, you must treat all eight PCI slots as non-hot-plug slots and follow the instructions on page 74 for installing and removing all PCI add-in boards.

Checking the status indicators for a hot-plug add-in board

A bank of LED indicators on the back panel of the electronics bay indicates the status of the hot-plug PCI add-in boards.

The table below lists the LED states and the hot-plug PCI status indicated by each state.

Power LED state	Status

Green	Power to slot

Amber	Fault on slot

Not lit	No power to slot

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Acer Altos G900 manual Operating system support for hot-plug add-in boards, Power LED state Status

Contents

Acer Altos G900 User’s guidePage FCC notice Laser compliance statement Use conditionsIntended application uses Important safety informationChecking the power cords Precautionary reminders Multiple power cords Earth grounded socket-outletsEquipment rack precautions Important safety instructions Page Page Contents Hardware configuration Contents Appendix a System rack installation 145 Appendix B System management 161Appendix E Codes and error messages 215 Appendix C Equipment log Configuration worksheets 195Appendix D Troubleshooting 203 Index 231Xvi System tour Page Features overview Altos G900 physical specifications Specification Rack-mount orientation Tower orientationLabel Description Access coversExternal and internal structure Main chassis components Main chassis componentsElectronics bay components Electronics bay componentsFront control panel Label Description OperationLAN2 LED Figure below describes the features of the rear panel Rear panelVideo connector Label Description Front bezel door LED status indicators Peripheral device bayServer board set features Mainboard layoutLabel Description Mainboard jumpers Boot block jumpers Jumper Pins Jumper name effect when shorted Block Jumper Pin Jumper name effect when shorted BlockSerial port B jumpers System cables Cables to the subchassisFront cables in the cable clamp Rear cables in the cable clamp Memory System featuresProcessors Scsi controllerOnboard video Network interface controllersHot-swap hard drive bays Power supply System fanAcpi 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 Hot keys for Post To do this Press these keysInstalling the operating system Software setupInstalling the service partition recommended Network teaming features NIC connector and status LEDsAdapter Fault Tolerance Adaptive Load BalancingConfiguration Page Installation precautions ESD precautionsPreinstallation instructions Post-installation instructionsTools and supplies needed Rear access panel System access panelsBefore removing the access panels To remove the rear access panelFront access panel To install the rear access panelTo remove the front access panel To install 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 Removing the front subchassis and rear electronics bay To remove the front subchassisTo install the electronics bay Installing the front subchassis and rear electronics bayTo install the front subchassis To remove the electronics bayClosing the front subchassis and rear electronics bay To close 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 To install the memory board Removing the memory boardTo remove the processor board air baffle To install the processor board air baffleProcessor board air baffle Processor board To remove the processor boardTo install the processor board Removing the processor boardMainboard To remove the mainboardRemoving the front retention mechanism Mainboard mounting To install the mainboard Page Dimm sequence To install DIMMsMemory Installing a Dimm To remove DIMMsRemoving a Dimm Processors Processor sequenceTo install processors Raising the locking barInstalling the heatsink To remove processorsRemoving the heatsink clips PCI add-in boards PCI add-in board locationsOperating system support for hot-plug add-in boards Checking the status indicators for a hot-plug add-in boardPower LED state Status Installing and removing a hot-plug PCI add-in board To install a hot-plug PCI add-in boardInstalling a hot-plug PCI add-in board To remove a hot-plug PCI add-in board Removing 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 DC power supplies Checking the power supply LED status indicatorsPower Predictive Fail Status Green Amber Removing and installing a power supply moduleTo remove a power supply module Removing a power supply module Label Description Screws Latch handleTo 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 Backup battery Replacing the batteryRemoving the battery Installing the front panel board Front panel boardLabel Description Diskette drive Replacing the diskette driveInserting a diskette drive into the bracket Page Drive cables Inch peripheral drivesPreliminary considerations Removing and installing a 5.25-inch peripheral drive EMC compliance of 5.25-inch removable media device baysTo install a 5.25-inch peripheral drive To remove a a 5.25-inch peripheral drivePage To remove a hot-swap drive bay Removing and installing a hot-swap drive bayHot-swap drive bays To install a hot-swap drive bay 101102 Hardware configuration Power distribution board Replacing the power distribution board104 Hardware configuration Fan distribution board Replacing the 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 Hot-plug indicator board Replacing the hot-plug indicator board110 Hardware configuration Bios setup Page Clearing Cmos memory Bios setupRecording Bios settings Using Bios setup To clear the Cmos memory using the front panel buttons115 Parameter Description Option DisabledMain 44/1,25 MB, 3.5-inch117 Primary IDE Master/Slave Auto StandardProcessor Settings Parameter DescriptionAdvanced PCIBoot OffMemory Configuration NormalPCI Configuration Hot-plug PCI Control Empty Bus Default Speed Enabled Embedded ScsiEmbedded NIC 1 10/100 Embedded NIC 2 Gbit Embedded Voice Controller Device Configuration PCI Slot 1132 Bios setup Advanced Chipset Control PresentSecurity Normal135 To set a security password To change the Supervisor/User password To remove the User/Supervisor passwordServer Parameter Description OptionDisable BSP Last StateSystem Management VT100+ Console Redirection9600 Boot Exit Parameter Description144 Bios setup Installation Page System rack installation Rack-mount kit contentsTools and supplies needed Rack-mount kit componentsPrecautions Removing the bottom panel Rack conversion proceduresInstallation overview Removing the left panel Removing the bottom panelRemoving the original tower bezel Removing the left panelRemoving the feet Removing the original tower bezelInstalling the rack bezel Removing the feetInstalling the bushings on the chassis Installing the rack bezelInstalling the handles and rails Installing the bushingsInstall 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 Integrated hardware system management Baseboard management controllerField replaceable units and sensor data records System event logPlatform event management Emergency management port System Setup Utility Creating SSU diskettesRunning the SSU To start the SSUWorking with the GUI Customizing the SSU interfaceSetting boot device priority Setting passwords and security optionsSetting the admin password Setting the user passwordSetting security options Viewing the system event logViewing 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 To set up LAN alerts DhcpSetting up remote LAN access Managing the server remotelyAre 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 Command line format Displaying a given areaUpdating nonvolatile storage areas Using a specified CFG fileUsing a specified FRU file SCSISelect Running SCSISelectSoftware updates Creating bootable diskettesSoftware update packages To install a software update packageIndividual updates Bios updatesFirmware updates Changing the Bios languageFRU/SDR updates 194 Appendix B System management Configuration worksheets Page Manufacturer Name Serial Date Model Number Installed Equipment logPower Usage Worksheet Device Current maximum voltage level Calculating power consumptionCalculating DC power usage 199 Calculating the total combined power used by the system Fans Total Current201 Appendix C Equipment log and configuration worksheets Troubleshooting Page Initial system startup TroubleshootingResetting the system To do this PressApplication software checklist Running new application softwareAfter the system has been running correctly Monitoring PostVerifying proper operation of key system lights Confirming loading of an operating systemFrequently asked questions FAQs 210 Appendix D Troubleshooting Page 212 Appendix D Troubleshooting Page 214 Appendix D Troubleshooting Messages Page Standard Bios post codes Beeps Reason218 219 220 221 222 Recovery Bios Post codes 224 BMC beep codes Table below lists the beep codes generated by the BMCPost error messages and codes Code Error Message Failure Description227 228 229 230 Index 232