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Acer G301 manual Tower-to-rack option

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16	1 Getting started

Tower-to-rack option

Aside from its tower configuration, the Acer Altos G300 (model G301) server can also be mounted in a rack-model position. A rack mount kit is available for customers who want to convert a tower-mounted system to a rack-model design.

Note: Please refer to Appendix C to this manual for installing the optional rack mount kit.

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Acer G301 manual Tower-to-rack option

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User’s guide Acer Altos G300 SeriesAcer Altos G300 Series User’s guide January Copyright 2003 Acer Incorporated All Rights ReservedModel Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Notices FCC noticeNotice Shield cables Notice Peripheral devicesNotice Canadian users Important safety instructionsRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statement ADVARSELVARNING ADVARSELVAROITUS VORSICHTPage 2 System tour 1 Getting started3 Upgrading your system 4 Setup utility Appendix A AMIBIOS 5 Configuring IDE Software RAIDPOST Checkpoint Codes quick installation guide installation guideAppendix B ASM Appendix C Rack1 Getting started Page Overview ProcessorMemory System chipsetsServerWorks GC-SL chipset LAN subsystemHardware management support Expansion slotsPCI bus Features summary Checking the package contents Preinstallation requirementsSelecting a site Connecting the keyboard Basic connectionsConnecting the mouse Connecting the VGA monitor Connecting to the network 1 Getting startedConnecting 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 External and internal structure Front panelPower button System power LEDHard disk access LED 2 System tourRear panel No. DescriptionInternal components No. DescriptionSystem board layout USB ConnectorsPS/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 Post-installation instructions Observe the following after installing a computer component3 Replace the computer cover 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computerOpening your system Removing the front panelRemoving the side panels 5 Detach the side panel 6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to remove the other side panelInstalling and removing storage devices Replacing a 3.5-inch or a 5.25-inch storage devicePage Installing a hard disk To install a hard disk drive into the hard disk frame3 Connect the power and signal cables 1 Insert the drive tray 2 Secure the drive tray with two screwsInstalling a DLT Installing and removing the CPU Installing a CPURemoving a CPU 4 Remove the CPU 3 Upgrading your systemInstalling 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 Setup submenu Main ParameterDescription OptionsParameter Setup submenu AdvancedDescription SuperIO Configuration Onboard Serial PortOnboard Parallel Port Parallel Port IRQIDE Configuration ParameterDescription OptionsAuto Detect Hard Disks Disable/Enable device writeDisabled EnabledPrimary IDE Master if attached Hard Disk ParameterDescription OptionsParameter DescriptionOptions successive increase of performanceSecondary IDE Slave if none attached Secondary IDE Master if attached ATAPI CDROM4 Setup utility Floppy Configuration Floppy Drive AOnBoard Devices Configuration ParameterDescription 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 Event Log Configuration speed of the bus does not necessarily equalParameter DescriptionOptions ‘valid ’Hardware Monitor Setup Page System Health Monitoring HardwareView Event Log CMOS Battery FailureSystem Hardware Monitor Parameter Voltage monitoringDescription Remote Access Configuration ParameterDescription OptionsSetup submenu Power B IO S S ET U P U TILITYM ain Advanced B oot Security ExitParameter Setup submenu BootDescription Boot Device Priority ParameterDescription OptionsHard Disk Drives Configure the hard drive to boot theConfigure the 2 nd hard drive. Note that only 1 st hard drive could boot the systemParameter Removable DevicesDescription ATAPI CDROM Drives ParameterDescription OptionsParameter Setup submenu SecurityDescription Setup submenu Exit Auto Configuration with Optimal SettingsAuto Configuration with Fail-Safe Settings 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID Page Configuration Strategies Configuring ArraysAssigning RAID Levels Selecting a RAID Level Configuring Arrays Creating a Mirrored Array From an Existing DriveUsing the IDE Software RAID Setup Utility Auto Configure Stripe F1 Auto Configure Mirror F2Auto Configure RAID 10 F3 Create Array F432 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 Installing Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 Drivers Updating the Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 DriverConfirming the Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Driver Installation Select SCSI AdaptersStep 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 Using IDE Software RAID Configuration Console 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 Full Access This allows you to view, configure, and manage the IDE Software RAIDOption 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 All Partitions Check this option to perform the consistency check on all validpartitions 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 Log Data To exit this page, click on Config View or Scan DevicesAdvanced To exit this page, click on Config View or Scan Devices 5 Configuring IDE Software RAIDField DescriptionCurrent temperature inside the backplane Error log Fan speed BackplaneTo exit this page, click Config View or Scan Devices Close Server To exit this RAID server, click Close Server in the left frameAppendix A AMIBIOS POST Checkpoint CodesPage AMIBIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Uncompressed Initialization CodesBootblock Recovery Codes POST Checkpoint CodesUncompressed Initialization Codes Next, erasing the flash ROMCheckpoint Code the Initialize CMOS RAM in every boot AMIBIOSDescription Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the Checkpoint Code DescriptionCheckpoint Code DescriptionCheckpoint Code DescriptionCheckpoint Code DescriptionCheckpoint Code DescriptionBus Checkpoint Codes Additional Bus Checkpoints High Bytequick installation guide Appendix B ASMThis appendix shows you how to install the ASM software package Installing ASM System setupSystem requirements ASM AgentInstalling ASM Console Installing ASM AgentAppendix B ASM quick installation guide installation guide Appendix C RackPage System rack installation Vertical mounting hole pattern Screw types for rack installation Installing cage nuts2 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 147 13 Attach the Cable Arm 1 Attach the cable arm to the back of the server tray with two screwsAppendix C Rack installation guide 4 Bundle all cables to the cable carrier with the cable clamps