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Acer Altos R710 manual Caring features

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6	1 System information

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Part of Acer’s mission, as a company that cares about its end users, is to provide features that make operation, maintenance, and upgrading your system simpler and faster. The Altos R710 is no exception to this rule. The following features and options are provided.

•Cost efficient operation in a value oriented package

•Tool-less design

•Front accessible USB port

•Acer EasyBUILDTM for efficient system setup and installation

•Acer Server Manager (ASM) suite of comprehensive management tools

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Acer Altos R710 manual Caring features

Contents

Acer Altos R710 User’s GuideUser’s Guide 1st Issue September Copyright 2004 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved Acer Altos R710Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Class A equipment NoticesFCC notice Shielded cablesCanadian users Peripheral devicesUse conditions Laser compliance statementImportant safety instructions c If the product has been exposed to rain or water vi a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayedb If liquid has been spilled into the product e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged3 Getting Started 1 System information2 System tour Contents4 Configuring the system 5 BIOS setup 6 TroubleshootingAppendix A Management software installation Appendix B Tool-less rail kit installationAppendix C RAID Configuration Appendix D BIOS POST Checkpoint CodesIndex Page 1 System information Page Product briefing ProcessorMemory subsystem Networking StorageGraphics interface I/O portsManagement Controller Service IDSerial ATA ports SCSI ControllerCaring features Product specification summary Chassis Intrusion Lockable front bezel Chassis intrusion switch 2 System tour Page Connector and Header Locations System boardDescription Back Panel Connectors A B C D E F G HIDescription DescriptionLED State ColorSCSI Backplane External and internal structure Front view with bezelFront view w/o bezel Description Power ButtionService ID Buttion 3.5” SCSI HDD bayFront panel Front Panel LED and Buttons descriptionDescription LED Indicator StatusControl Button Functions DescriptionDescription Rear view IconDescription Description Optional PeripheralsIcon Item DescriptionC Riser Card Assembly D CPU Air Duct E Fan Module F Air Baffle Internal componentsA Power Supply Modules B Power Distribution Board G Slim Line Drive Bay2 System tour Item DescriptionH Front Bezel I Chassis Handles J Control Panel K Hard Drive Bays 3 Getting Started Page Checking the package contents Setting up the systemPreinstallation requirements Selecting a siteSystem startup Turning on the systemTurning off the system Power-on problems 3 Getting Started 4 Configuring the system Page Upgrading the system Installation precautions ESD precautionsPreinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions Opening the server Before opening the serverRemoving the Chassis Cover Observe the post-installation instructions described on page Installing the Chassis Cover4 Reconnect all peripheral devices and the AC power cord 2 Slide the cover forward until it clicks into placeRemoving and Installing the Processor Air Duct Installing the Processor Air DuctRemoving the Processor Air Duct 4 Configuring the system Removing the Processor Air Dam if required Removing the Processor Air DamInstalling and removing a hard disc drive Removing a hard discInstalling a hard disc A B C OM11684Installing or Removing a Floppy, CD- ROM, or DVD-ROM Drive Install a Slimline Floppy Drive into Altos R7108 Push down on the connector cover to lock the cable into place Removing a Floppy Drive from the Slim Line Drive bay with Altos R710 2.Remove the chassis cover TP01308 C AB TP0130917.Install the chassis cover 18.Optional Install the front bezel B C ARemoving a Floppy Drive from the Converted Hard Drive Bay Installing the SCSI 6th HD upgrade kit in Altos R710 Figure 1. Remove the Drive Blank from the ChassisFigure 2. Installing the Sixth Drive Board TP01084Installing a Tape Drive in Altos R710 TP01355 Figure 1. Removing the Tape Drive Bay Filler PanelTP01356 Figure 2. Inserting a Tape Drive into the CarrierFigure 3. Inserting the Tape Drive Carrier into the Chassis 13.Connect the 4-pin tape power cable to the tape drive Install a Slimline Optical drive into Altos R710 Page Removing a Slim line Optical Drive from Altos R710 Removing and Installing the PCI Riser Assembly Removing the PCI Riser AssemblyInstalling the PCI Riser Assembly Replacing the PCI Riser Board Installing a PCI Add-in Card 1 Remove the chassis cover Connecting peripherals Replacing a System FanHard Disk Drives Floppy / CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Slimline CagesRack-Mounted Systems What happens at system reset?? Configuration JumpersPins Jumper NameHardware Requirements Processorsupported processors Memory Memory configurations for the DDR2 DIMMs Memory Sparing Memory MirroringPower Supply Optional Hardware Intelligent Management ModuleHard Disk Drives Installing a CPU Upgrading the CPU2 Replace the heatsink over the CPU socket and tighten the four corner screws Removing a CPU Upgrading the system memory To remove a DIMMTo install a DIMM Reconfiguring the system memory4 Configuring the system 5 BIOS setup Page Before You Begin Installing and Removing MemoryRJ45 Serial Port Configuration Tools and Supplies NeededReplacing the Backup Battery 5 BIOS setup3 Disconnect the AC power cord from the server 6 Remove the battery from its socket7 Dispose of the battery according to local ordinance 10 Run Setup to restore the configuration settings to the RTC 5 BIOS setup9 Close the chassis Keyboard Commands BIOS Setup UtilityConfiguration Reset LocalizationBIOS Setup Keyboard Command Bar Options optiondescriptiontion option CancelDiscard Changes? descriptiontionoption Save configuration changes and exit setup?Cancel descriptiontionMain Help Text FeatureOptions DescriptionBIOS Setup, Advanced Menu Options AdvancedHelp Text FeatureOptions DescriptionOptions Processor Configuration Sub-menu OptionsFeature Help TextHelp Text FeatureOptions DescriptionHelp Text FeatureOptions DescriptionOptions BIOS Setup IDE Configuration Menu OptionsFeature Help TextHelp Text FeatureOptions DescriptionHelp Text FeatureOptions DescriptionMixed P-ATA-S-ATA Configuration with only Primary P-ATA DescriptionA1-4th M A2-3rd MATA is assigned S-ATA Options IDE Device Configuration Sub-menu SelectionsFeature Help TextHelp Text FeatureOptions DescriptionOptions Floppy Configuration Sub-menu SelectionsFeature Help TextOptions Super I/O Configuration Sub-menuFeature Help TextOptions USB Configuration Sub-menuFeature Help TextOptions 5 BIOS setupFeature Help TextOptions USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Sub-menuFeature Help TextHelp Text FeatureOptions DescriptionPCI Configuration Parameter DescriptionOption Memory Configuration Sub-menu Selections Help Text FeatureOptions DescriptionMemory Disabled Remap Fea- Enabled ture Option Boot Menu SelectionsFeature Help TextOptions 119 Boot Settings Configuration Sub-menu SelectionsFeature Help TextFeature Boot Device Priority Sub-menu SelectionsFeature OptionsHelp Text FeatureOptions DescriptionOptions Hard Disk Drive Sub-Menu SelectionsFeature Help TextOptions Removable Drives Sub-menu SelectionsFeature Help TextOptions CD/DVD Drives Sub-menu SelectionsFeature Help TextOptions Security Menu OptionsFeature Help TextFull Access FeatureNo Access NO ACCESS prevents User access to the Setup UtilityOptions Featureuser password is Help TextOptions 5 BIOS setupFeature Help TextOptions Server Menu SelectionsFeature Help TextDisable BSP 5 BIOS setupFeature OptionsSystem Management Sub-menu Selections Help FeatureOptions DescriptionOptions Serial Console Features Sub-menu SelectionsFeature Help TextHelp Text FeatureOptions DescriptionOptions Event Log Configuration Sub-menu SelectionsFeature Help TextOptions 5 BIOS setupFeature Help TextOptions Exit Menu SelectionsFeature Help TextHelp Text FeatureOptions DescriptionRecording the Current BIOS Settings Upgrading the BIOSPreparing for the Upgrade Obtaining the UpgradeUpgrading the BIOS Clearing the Password Clearing the CMOS 6 Troubleshooting Page Resetting the System Problems following Initial System InstallationFirst Steps Checklist Are all peripheral devices installed correctly? 6 TroubleshootingAre all jumper settings on the server board correct? Are all device drivers properly installed?Hardware Diagnostic Testing Verifying Proper Operation of Key System LightsConfirming Loading of the Operating System Specific Problems and Corrective ActionsPower Light Does Not Light This section provides possible solutions for these specific problemsNo Characters Appear on Screen Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate ProperlyDiskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light Problems with Network CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not LightCannot Connect to a Server System Boots when Installing PCI Card Problems with Newly Installed Application SoftwareThe add-in adapter stopped working without apparent cause Problems with Application Software that Ran Correctly Earlier Check the followingBootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected Hard Drives are not recognizedLED Information Location NameFunction ColorBIOS POST Beep Codes POST Error Beep CodesError Beep Codes Provided by Acer Management Modules Acer Management Modules provide the following additional beep codes6 Troubleshooting Appendix A Management software installation This appendix shows you how to install the ASM software packages System requirements Installing ASMSystem setup ASM AgentInstalling ASM Agent Windows version Installing ASM Console Windows versionAcer Server Manager Installing ASM Agent Linux version 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 TypeInstalling the Slide Rails into the Rack 169 typically identified by a mark or hole 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 If component being installed into Slide Rails exceeds 22.6 kg 50 lb., two persons should lift the component into the Slide Rails Appendix C RAID Configuration This appendix shows you how to create RAID How to use SCSI RAID HBA setup utility Configuring the SCSI/SCSI RAID HBAHow to use SCSI HBA setup utility Loading HBA Default SettingsLoad RAID Card Default Setting RAID Volume InitializationMegaRAID Configuration Utility Exit and Restart the serverCreate RAID1 Volume Initialize RAID VolumeAssign Hot Spare Disk Save And Exit MegaRAID Configuration Utility Appendix D BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Page BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Appendix D BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Description CheckpointBeep Code CodeDescription CheckpointBeep Code CodeIf CMOS is valid, load chipset registers with Description CheckpointBeep Code Code2-2-3-1 Description CheckpointBeep Code CodeThe Coprocessor initialization test. Use the Description CheckpointBeep Code CodeDescription CheckpointBeep Code CodeDescription CheckpointBeep Code CodeIf BCP option is enabled, clear the screen Description CheckpointBeep Code CodeBeep Code Boot to Full DOSCheckpoint DescriptionAppendix D BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Index Upgrading the system Upgrading the CPU45, 62