Acer Altos R510 guide

The Acer Altos R510 is a rack optimised dual processor system loaded with features. The system uses next generation technology to offer excellent performance for cost sensitive applications.

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Acer Altos R510 manual

Contents

Acer Altos R510 User’s GuidePage Shielded cables FCC noticeClass a equipment Iii Canadian users Peripheral devicesUse conditions Laser compliance statement Important safety instructions Page Contents Configuring the system Bios setup Appendix B Tool-less rail kit installation 163 Troubleshooting 143Appendix a Management software installation157 Index Appendix D Sata RAID Configuration 179Appendix C Sensor Table 175 Sensor Table 177Page System information Page Memory subsystem Product briefingProcessor Networking StorageGraphics interface Ports Serial ATA ports Caring featuresService ID Operating Systems supported Product specification summary System tour Page Description Connector and Header LocationsSystem board System tour Configuration Jumpers Pins What happens at system reset?? System tour Serial Port Configuration JumperJumper Pins What happens at system reset?? Name Bios Select Jumper Back Panel Connectors LED LED State Description Color Front view w/o bezel External and internal structureFront view with bezel No.Description Item Description Front panelFront Panel LED and Buttons description LED Indicator Status Control Button Functions Description Rear view Optional Peripherals Internal components Getting Started Page Checking the package contents Setting up the systemPreinstallation requirements Selecting a site Turning off the system System startupTurning on the system Power-on problems Getting Started Configuring the system Page Preinstallation instructions Installation precautionsESD precautions Upgrading the system Post-installation instructions Removing the Chassis Cover Opening the serverBefore opening the server Configuring the system Installing the Chassis Cover Removing the Front Bezel Removing and Installing the Front BezelInstalling the Front Bezel Removing the Processor Air Duct Removing and Installing the Processor Air DuctInstalling the Processor Air Duct Removing and Installing the Air Baffle Removing the Air Baffle TP0131 Installing the Air Baffle Installing and Removing a Hard Disk Drive Installing a Fixed Sata Hard Disk Drive Configuring the system Page Configuring the system Page Removing a Fixed Sata Hard Disk Drive Page Installing a Sata or Scsi Hot-swap Hard Disk Drive TP00787 Removing a Sata or Scsi Hot-swap Hard Disk Drive Page Installing or Removing a Floppy Drive Page Configuring the system Page Configuring the system Page Configuring the system TP01174 Configuring the system Page TP01308 Page Removing a Floppy Drive from the Converted Hard Drive Bay Page Installing or Removing a DVD/CD-RW or CD-ROM Drive Page Configuring the system Page Configuring the system Page Installing and Removing a PCI Riser Connector Installing a PCI Riser ConnectorPage Removing a PCI Riser Connector Page Installing and Removing a PCI Add-in Card Installing a PCI Add-in Card Removing a PCI Add-in Card Configuring the system Installing and Removing the Sata or Scsi Backplane Optional Removing the Sata or Scsi Backplane Installing the Scsi or Sata Backplane Page Configuring the system Installing the Processor Processor Installation and UpgradeInstalling or Replacing the Processor Lower the socket lever completely Installing the Heat Sinks Removing a Processor Memory Installations and Upgrade Upgrading the system memory Configuring the system Memory Sparing Dimm Installing and Removing Memory Installing DIMMs Removing DIMMs Configuring the system Bios setup Page If You Cannot Access Setup Using the Bios Setup UtilityEntering Bios Setup Menus Keyboard Commands Bios Setup UtilityConfiguration Reset Console Redirection Bios Setup Keyboard Command Bar Options Press Description Press Description Feature Options Help Text Description Main 100 Hhmmss Bios Setup, Advanced Menu Options Advanced Processor Configuration Sub-menu Options 102 103 CPU Cpuid Bios setup 104 Bios Setup IDE Configuration Menu Options 105 106 107 Atapi Mixed P-ATA-S-ATA Configuration with only Primary P-ATA IDE Device Configuration Sub-menu Selections 109 110 UWDMA0-1 UWDMA0-2 UWDMA0-3 UWDMA0-4 UWDMA0-5 Floppy Configuration Sub-menu Selections 111 Super I/O Configuration Sub-menu USB Configuration Sub-menu 113 114 PCI Configuration 115 Parameter Description Option Memory Configuration Sub-menu Selections116 Dimm 1A 118 Dimm 3B 119 Boot Menu SelectionsFeature Option Help Text Description Boot Settings Configuration Sub-menu Selections Feature Options Help Text Boot Device Priority Sub-menu Selections 121 Hard Disk Drive Sub-Menu Selections 122 Removable Drives Sub-menu Selections 123 Atapi CD-ROM Drives Sub-menu Selections 124 Security Menu Options 125 126 127 Server Menu Selections 128 129 130 131 Feature Options Help Description TextSystem Management Sub-menu Selections 132 Serial Console Features Sub-menu Selections 133 134 VT-UTF8 Event Log Configuration Sub-menu Selections 135 136 Exit Menu Selections 137 Recording the Current Bios Settings Upgrading the BiosPreparing for the Upgrade Upgrading the Bios Clearing the PasswordObtaining the Upgrade Clearing the Cmos Page 142 Troubleshooting Page First Steps Checklist Resetting the SystemProblems following Initial System Installation To do this Hardware Diagnostic Testing Confirming Loading of the Operating System Specific Problems and Corrective ActionsVerifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights Check the following Power Light Does Not LightNo Characters Appear on Screen Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light Diagnostics pass but the connection fails Problems with NetworkServer hangs when the drivers are loaded Cannot Connect to a Server System Boots when Installing PCI Card Problems with Newly Installed Application Software Hard Drives are not recognized Name Function Location Color Bootable CD-ROM Is Not DetectedLED Information 155 156 Troubleshooting Appendix a Management software installation Page System requirements Installing ASMSystem setup Acer Server Manager Installing ASM Console Windows versionInstalling ASM Agent Linux version Page 162 Appendix a Management software installation Appendix B Tool-less rail kit installation Page Tool-less rail kit installation Setting the Multi-Pin Adapters for Rack Type Installing the Slide Rails into the Rack Page Installing the Component into the Slide Rails Cable Management ARM installation Required Installation Position of the CMA Installing the CMA on the Slide Rails Placing and Securing Cabling Within the CMA General Safety Information 174 Appendix B Tool-less rail kit installation Appendix C Sensor Table This appendix shows you the Altos R510 sensor table details Sensor Table Sensor Name Sensor # Sensor Type 178 Classis Identify Button Appendix D Sata RAID Configuration This appendix shows you how to create How to create RAID 1 volume Configuring the onboard Sata RAIDHow to enable the onboard Sata RAID function Loading onboard Sata RAID default setting Creating RAID 1 volume Initialising RAID Volume Saving and Exiting the Embedded RAID Configuration Utility 183 184 Appendix D Sata RAID Configuration Index 185 186