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Acer Altos R710 manual Getting Started

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Acer Altos R710 manual Getting Started

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User’s Guide Acer Altos R710Copyright 2004 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved Acer Altos R710 User’s Guide 1st Issue SeptemberModel Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase FCC notice NoticesClass A equipment Shielded cablesUse conditions Peripheral devicesCanadian users Laser compliance statementImportant safety instructions b If liquid has been spilled into the product vi a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayedc If the product has been exposed to rain or water e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged2 System tour 1 System information3 Getting Started Contents4 Configuring the system 6 Troubleshooting 5 BIOS setupAppendix B Tool-less rail kit installation Appendix A Management software installationAppendix D BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Appendix C RAID ConfigurationIndex Page 1 System information Page Processor Product briefingMemory subsystem Graphics interface StorageNetworking I/O portsSerial ATA ports Service IDManagement Controller SCSI ControllerCaring features Product specification summary Chassis Intrusion Lockable front bezel Chassis intrusion switch 2 System tour Page System board Connector and Header LocationsDescription A B C D E F G HI Back Panel ConnectorsLED State DescriptionDescription ColorSCSI Backplane Front view with bezel External and internal structureFront view w/o bezel Service ID Buttion Power ButtionDescription 3.5” SCSI HDD bayFront Panel LED and Buttons description Front panelControl Button Functions LED Indicator StatusDescription DescriptionDescription Icon Rear viewDescription Icon Optional PeripheralsDescription Item DescriptionA Power Supply Modules B Power Distribution Board Internal componentsC Riser Card Assembly D CPU Air Duct E Fan Module F Air Baffle G Slim Line Drive BayItem Description 2 System tourH Front Bezel I Chassis Handles J Control Panel K Hard Drive Bays 3 Getting Started Page Preinstallation requirements Setting up the systemChecking the package contents Selecting a siteTurning on the system System startupTurning off the system Power-on problems 3 Getting Started 4 Configuring the system Page Upgrading the system ESD precautions Installation precautionsPreinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions Before opening the server Opening the serverRemoving the Chassis Cover 4 Reconnect all peripheral devices and the AC power cord Installing the Chassis CoverObserve the post-installation instructions described on page 2 Slide the cover forward until it clicks into placeInstalling the Processor Air Duct Removing and Installing the Processor Air DuctRemoving the Processor Air Duct 4 Configuring the system Removing the Processor Air Dam Removing the Processor Air Dam if requiredRemoving a hard disc Installing and removing a hard disc driveInstalling a hard disc OM11684 A B CInstall a Slimline Floppy Drive into Altos R710 Installing or Removing a Floppy, CD- ROM, or DVD-ROM Drive8 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 TP01309 C ABB C A 17.Install the chassis cover 18.Optional Install the front bezelRemoving a Floppy Drive from the Converted Hard Drive Bay Figure 1. Remove the Drive Blank from the Chassis Installing the SCSI 6th HD upgrade kit in Altos R710TP01084 Figure 2. Installing the Sixth Drive BoardInstalling a Tape Drive in Altos R710 Figure 1. Removing the Tape Drive Bay Filler Panel TP01355Figure 2. Inserting a Tape Drive into the Carrier TP01356Figure 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 the PCI Riser Assembly Removing and Installing the PCI Riser AssemblyInstalling the PCI Riser Assembly Replacing the PCI Riser Board Installing a PCI Add-in Card 1 Remove the chassis cover Replacing a System Fan Connecting peripheralsFloppy / CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Slimline Cages Hard Disk DrivesRack-Mounted Systems Pins Configuration JumpersWhat happens at system reset?? Jumper NameProcessor Hardware Requirementssupported processors Memory Memory configurations for the DDR2 DIMMs Memory Mirroring Memory SparingPower Supply Intelligent Management Module Optional HardwareHard Disk Drives Upgrading the CPU Installing a CPU2 Replace the heatsink over the CPU socket and tighten the four corner screws Removing a CPU To remove a DIMM Upgrading the system memoryReconfiguring the system memory To install a DIMM4 Configuring the system 5 BIOS setup Page RJ45 Serial Port Configuration Installing and Removing MemoryBefore You Begin Tools and Supplies Needed5 BIOS setup Replacing the Backup Battery6 Remove the battery from its socket 3 Disconnect the AC power cord from the server7 Dispose of the battery according to local ordinance 5 BIOS setup 10 Run Setup to restore the configuration settings to the RTC9 Close the chassis Configuration Reset BIOS Setup UtilityKeyboard Commands Localizationoption BIOS Setup Keyboard Command Bar Optionsdescriptiontion Discard Changes? Canceloption descriptiontionCancel Save configuration changes and exit setup?option descriptiontionMain Options FeatureHelp Text DescriptionAdvanced BIOS Setup, Advanced Menu OptionsOptions FeatureHelp Text DescriptionFeature Processor Configuration Sub-menu OptionsOptions Help TextOptions FeatureHelp Text DescriptionOptions FeatureHelp Text DescriptionFeature BIOS Setup IDE Configuration Menu OptionsOptions Help TextOptions FeatureHelp Text DescriptionOptions FeatureHelp Text DescriptionDescription Mixed P-ATA-S-ATA Configuration with only Primary P-ATAA2-3rd M A1-4th MATA is assigned S-ATA Feature IDE Device Configuration Sub-menu SelectionsOptions Help TextOptions FeatureHelp Text DescriptionFeature Floppy Configuration Sub-menu SelectionsOptions Help TextFeature Super I/O Configuration Sub-menuOptions Help TextFeature USB Configuration Sub-menuOptions Help TextFeature 5 BIOS setupOptions Help TextFeature USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Sub-menuOptions Help TextOptions FeatureHelp Text DescriptionPCI Configuration Description ParameterOption Memory Configuration Sub-menu Selections Options FeatureHelp Text DescriptionMemory Disabled Remap Fea- Enabled ture Feature Boot Menu SelectionsOption Help TextFeature 119 Boot Settings Configuration Sub-menu SelectionsOptions Help TextFeature Boot Device Priority Sub-menu SelectionsFeature OptionsOptions FeatureHelp Text DescriptionFeature Hard Disk Drive Sub-Menu SelectionsOptions Help TextFeature Removable Drives Sub-menu SelectionsOptions Help TextFeature CD/DVD Drives Sub-menu SelectionsOptions Help TextFeature Security Menu OptionsOptions Help TextNo Access FeatureFull Access NO ACCESS prevents User access to the Setup Utilityuser password is FeatureOptions Help TextFeature 5 BIOS setupOptions Help TextFeature Server Menu SelectionsOptions Help TextFeature 5 BIOS setupDisable BSP OptionsSystem Management Sub-menu Selections Options FeatureHelp DescriptionFeature Serial Console Features Sub-menu SelectionsOptions Help TextOptions FeatureHelp Text DescriptionFeature Event Log Configuration Sub-menu SelectionsOptions Help TextFeature 5 BIOS setupOptions Help TextFeature Exit Menu SelectionsOptions Help TextOptions FeatureHelp Text DescriptionPreparing for the Upgrade Upgrading the BIOSRecording the Current BIOS Settings Obtaining the UpgradeUpgrading the BIOS Clearing the Password Clearing the CMOS 6 Troubleshooting Page Problems following Initial System Installation Resetting the SystemFirst Steps Checklist Are all jumper settings on the server board correct? 6 TroubleshootingAre all peripheral devices installed correctly? Are all device drivers properly installed?Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights Hardware Diagnostic TestingPower Light Does Not Light Specific Problems and Corrective ActionsConfirming Loading of the Operating System This section provides possible solutions for these specific problemsNo Characters Appear on Screen System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly Characters Are Distorted or IncorrectDiskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light Problems with NetworkCannot Connect to a Server Problems with Newly Installed Application Software System Boots when Installing PCI CardThe add-in adapter stopped working without apparent cause Check the following Problems with Application Software that Ran Correctly EarlierHard Drives are not recognized Bootable CD-ROM Is Not DetectedLED Information Function NameLocation ColorPOST Error Beep Codes BIOS POST Beep CodesAcer Management Modules provide the following additional beep codes Error Beep Codes Provided by Acer Management Modules6 Troubleshooting Appendix A Management software installation This appendix shows you how to install the ASM software packages System setup Installing ASMSystem requirements ASM AgentInstalling ASM Console Windows version Installing ASM Agent Windows versionAcer Server Manager Installing ASM Agent Linux version Appendix A Management software installation Appendix B Tool-less rail kit installation Page Setting the Multi-Pin Adapters for Rack Type Tool-less rail kit installationInstalling 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 HBA setup utility Configuring the SCSI/SCSI RAID HBAHow to use SCSI RAID HBA setup utility Loading HBA Default SettingsMegaRAID Configuration Utility RAID Volume InitializationLoad RAID Card Default Setting Exit and Restart the serverInitialize RAID Volume Create RAID1 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 Beep Code CheckpointDescription CodeBeep Code CheckpointDescription CodeIf CMOS is valid, load chipset registers with Beep Code CheckpointDescription Code2-2-3-1 Beep Code CheckpointDescription CodeThe Coprocessor initialization test. Use the Beep Code CheckpointDescription CodeBeep Code CheckpointDescription CodeBeep Code CheckpointDescription CodeIf BCP option is enabled, clear the screen Beep Code CheckpointDescription CodeCheckpoint Boot to Full DOSBeep Code DescriptionAppendix D BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Index Upgrading the CPU Upgrading the system45, 62