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Acer G301 Option, Description, View Only, perform rebuilds or check consistency, Full Access

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Option	Description

View Only	Allows you to only view the RAID configuration. It does not allow you to
	perform rebuilds or check consistency.

Full Access	This allows you to view, configure, and manage the IDE Software RAID
	controller. This option requires you to supply the Full Access Password.

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Acer G301 manual Option, Description, View Only, perform rebuilds or check consistency, Full Access

Contents

Acer Altos G300 Series User’s guideAcer Altos G300 Series User’s guide January Copyright 2003 Acer Incorporated All Rights ReservedModel Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase FCC notice NoticesNotice Shield cables Notice Peripheral devicesNotice Canadian users Important safety instructionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Laser compliance statement ADVARSEL Lithium battery statementVARNING ADVARSELVORSICHT VAROITUSPage 2 System tour 1 Getting started3 Upgrading your system 4 Setup utility Appendix A AMIBIOS 5 Configuring IDE Software RAIDPOST Checkpoint Codes installation guide quick installation guideAppendix B ASM Appendix C Rack1 Getting started Page Processor OverviewSystem chipsets MemoryServerWorks GC-SL chipset LAN subsystemHardware management support Expansion slotsPCI bus Features summary Checking the package contents Preinstallation requirementsSelecting a site Basic connections Connecting the keyboardConnecting the mouse 1 Getting started Connecting the VGA monitor Connecting to the networkConnecting the power cable System startup Power-on problems Printer Connecting optionsUSB devices Page Tower-to-rack option 2 System tour This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer Front panel External and internal structureSystem power LED Power buttonHard disk access LED 2 System tourNo. Description Rear panelNo. Description Internal componentsUSB Connectors System board layoutPS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse USB1Description Description Default setting Control Panel JP3 Jumper Setting J13Function Default setting Diagnostics LED Port80LEDFunction Page 3 Upgrading your system This chapter contains instructions on how to upgrade your computer ESD precautions Installation precautionsPreinstallation instructions Observe the following after installing a computer component Post-installation instructions3 Replace the computer cover 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computerRemoving the front panel Opening your systemRemoving the side panels 6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to remove the other side panel 5 Detach the side panelReplacing a 3.5-inch or a 5.25-inch storage device Installing and removing storage devicesPage To install a hard disk drive into the hard disk frame Installing a hard disk3 Connect the power and signal cables 1 Insert the drive tray 2 Secure the drive tray with two screwsInstalling a DLT Installing a CPU Installing and removing the CPURemoving a CPU 3 Upgrading your system 4 Remove the CPUInstalling and removing memory modules Reconfiguring the system Installing expansion cards Note BIOS detects and configures only PnP Plug n Play expansion cards 4 Secure the card to the housing with a screw3 Upgrading your system 4 Setup utility Page Introduction Setup Menu Parameter Setup submenu MainDescription OptionsParameter Setup submenu AdvancedDescription Onboard Serial Port SuperIO ConfigurationOnboard Parallel Port Parallel Port IRQParameter IDE ConfigurationDescription OptionsDisable/Enable device write Auto Detect Hard DisksDisabled EnabledParameter Primary IDE Master if attached Hard DiskDescription OptionsDescription ParameterOptions successive increase of performanceSecondary IDE Slave if none attached Secondary IDE Master if attached ATAPI CDROM4 Setup utility Floppy Drive A Floppy ConfigurationParameter OnBoard Devices ConfigurationDescription OptionsB IO S S E T U P U T IL IT Y PCIPnP ConfigurationA d v a n c e d Description ParameterOptions Q u ick B o o t Boot Settings ConfigurationE n ab led speed of the bus does not necessarily equal Event Log ConfigurationDescription ParameterOptions ‘valid ’System Health Monitoring Hardware Hardware Monitor Setup PageView Event Log CMOS Battery FailureSystem Hardware Monitor Parameter Voltage monitoringDescription Parameter Remote Access ConfigurationDescription OptionsB IO S S ET U P U TILITY Setup submenu PowerM ain Advanced B oot Security ExitParameter Setup submenu BootDescription Parameter Boot Device PriorityDescription OptionsConfigure the hard drive to boot the Hard Disk DrivesConfigure the 2 nd hard drive. Note that only 1 st hard drive could boot the systemParameter Removable DevicesDescription Parameter ATAPI CDROM DrivesDescription OptionsParameter Setup submenu SecurityDescription Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings Setup submenu ExitAuto Configuration with Fail-Safe Settings 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID Page Configuration Strategies Configuring ArraysAssigning RAID Levels Selecting a RAID Level Creating a Mirrored Array From an Existing Drive Configuring ArraysUsing the IDE Software RAID Setup Utility Auto Configure Mirror F2 Auto Configure Stripe F1Create Array F4 Auto Configure RAID 10 F332 KB 64 KB 128 KB 256 KB 512 KB 1024 KB 2048 KB 4096 KB Delete Array F5 Restore Old Configuration F6Save and Exit F10 Updating the Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Driver Installing Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 DriversSelect SCSI Adapters Confirming the Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Driver InstallationStep DescriptionSupported Internet Browsers Installation Steps for WindowsIDE Software RAID Configuration Console Installation 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID Page Click Finish to complete the installation This screen displays the progress of the installation5 Configuring IDE Software RAID IDE Software RAID Configuration Console Using IDE Software RAID Configuration ConsoleClick the server name to select the RAID Server you want to configure. In the screen above, there is only one server listed This allows you to view, configure, and manage the IDE Software RAID Full AccessOption DescriptionThe main screen displays, as shown below A small browser window runs in the background as soon as you log on to the RAID Server. It constantly refreshes the view so you have the most current information Config View RAID Controller Properties Property Description Physical Drive Description FieldFirmware Array Check this option to perform the consistency check on all valid Check All Partitionspartitions logical drives. Option is valid only for Windows Raid ServersPage Field To exit this page, click Config View or Scan DevicesDescription Field To exit this page, click on Config View or Scan DevicesDescription Mode FieldDescription To exit this page, click on Config View or Scan Devices To exit this page, click on Config View or Scan Devices Log DataAdvanced 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID To exit this page, click on Config View or Scan DevicesField DescriptionCurrent temperature inside the backplane Error log Fan speed BackplaneTo exit this page, click Config View or Scan Devices To exit this RAID server, click Close Server in the left frame Close ServerPOST Checkpoint Codes Appendix A AMIBIOSPage Uncompressed Initialization Codes AMIBIOS POST Checkpoint CodesPOST Checkpoint Codes Bootblock Recovery CodesNext, erasing the flash ROM Uncompressed Initialization CodesCheckpoint Code the Initialize CMOS RAM in every boot AMIBIOSDescription Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the Description Checkpoint CodeDescription Checkpoint CodeDescription Checkpoint CodeDescription Checkpoint CodeDescription Checkpoint CodeBus Checkpoint Codes High Byte Additional Bus CheckpointsAppendix B ASM quick installation guideThis appendix shows you how to install the ASM software package System setup Installing ASMSystem requirements ASM AgentInstalling ASM Console Installing ASM AgentAppendix B ASM quick installation guide Appendix C Rack installation guidePage System rack installation Vertical mounting hole pattern Installing cage nuts Screw types for rack installation2 Pinch the cage nut lips with your fingers and press until it locks into place Installing the system into the rack Do the same thing with the other rack bracket 7 Attach the rack brackets to the mounting rails 143 6 Set the server tray asideAttach the other rack brackets to the remaining mounting rail Appendix C Rack installation guide 1 Press the release latch on both sides of the server tray 11 Turn the Altos G301 on its side 1 Attach the cable arm to the back of the server tray with two screws 147 13 Attach the Cable Arm4 Bundle all cables to the cable carrier with the cable clamps Appendix C Rack installation guide