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Acer G301 manual This chapter contains instructions on how to upgrade your computer

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Acer G301 manual This chapter contains instructions on how to upgrade your computer

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User’s guide Acer Altos G300 SeriesCopyright 2003 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved Acer Altos G300 Series User’s guide JanuaryModel Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Notice Shield cables NoticesFCC notice Notice Peripheral devicesImportant safety instructions Notice Canadian usersRemarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Laser compliance statement VARNING Lithium battery statementADVARSEL ADVARSELVAROITUS VORSICHTPage 1 Getting started 2 System tour3 Upgrading your system 4 Setup utility 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID Appendix A AMIBIOSPOST Checkpoint Codes Appendix B ASM quick installation guideinstallation guide Appendix C Rack1 Getting started Page Overview ProcessorServerWorks GC-SL chipset MemorySystem chipsets LAN subsystemExpansion slots Hardware management supportPCI bus Features summary Preinstallation requirements Checking the package contentsSelecting 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 Connecting options PrinterUSB devices Page Tower-to-rack option 2 System tour This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer External and internal structure Front panelHard disk access LED Power buttonSystem power LED 2 System tourRear panel No. DescriptionInternal components No. DescriptionPS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse System board layoutUSB Connectors USB1Description Description Control Panel JP3 Jumper Setting J13 Default settingFunction Diagnostics LED Port80LED Default settingFunction Page 3 Upgrading your system This chapter contains instructions on how to upgrade your computer Installation precautions ESD precautionsPreinstallation instructions 3 Replace the computer cover Post-installation instructionsObserve the following after installing a computer component 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 3 Connect the power and signal cables Installing a hard diskTo install a hard disk drive into the hard disk frame 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 4 Secure the card to the housing with a screw Note BIOS detects and configures only PnP Plug n Play expansion cards3 Upgrading your system 4 Setup utility Page Introduction Setup Menu Description Setup submenu MainParameter OptionsSetup submenu Advanced ParameterDescription Onboard Parallel Port SuperIO ConfigurationOnboard Serial Port Parallel Port IRQDescription IDE ConfigurationParameter OptionsDisabled Auto Detect Hard DisksDisable/Enable device write EnabledDescription Primary IDE Master if attached Hard DiskParameter OptionsOptions ParameterDescription successive increase of performanceSecondary IDE Master if attached ATAPI CDROM Secondary IDE Slave if none attached4 Setup utility Floppy Configuration Floppy Drive ADescription OnBoard Devices ConfigurationParameter OptionsPCIPnP Configuration B IO S S E T U P U T IL IT YA d v a n c e d Parameter DescriptionOptions Boot Settings Configuration Q u ick B o o tE n ab led Event Log Configuration speed of the bus does not necessarily equalOptions ParameterDescription ‘valid ’View Event Log Hardware Monitor Setup PageSystem Health Monitoring Hardware CMOS Battery FailureSystem Hardware Monitor Voltage monitoring ParameterDescription Description Remote Access ConfigurationParameter OptionsM ain Advanced Setup submenu PowerB IO S S ET U P U TILITY B oot Security ExitSetup submenu Boot ParameterDescription Description Boot Device PriorityParameter OptionsConfigure the 2 nd hard drive. Note that Hard Disk DrivesConfigure the hard drive to boot the only 1 st hard drive could boot the systemRemovable Devices ParameterDescription Description ATAPI CDROM DrivesParameter OptionsSetup submenu Security ParameterDescription Setup submenu Exit Auto Configuration with Optimal SettingsAuto Configuration with Fail-Safe Settings 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID Page Configuring Arrays Configuration StrategiesAssigning 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 Restore Old Configuration F6 Delete Array F5Save and Exit F10 Installing Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 Drivers Updating the Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 DriverStep Confirming the Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000 Driver InstallationSelect SCSI Adapters DescriptionInstallation Steps for Windows Supported Internet BrowsersIDE Software RAID Configuration Console Installation 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID Page This screen displays the progress of the installation Click Finish to complete 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 Option Full AccessThis allows you to view, configure, and manage the IDE Software RAID 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 Field DescriptionFirmware Array partitions logical drives. Option is valid only for Windows Raid Check All PartitionsCheck this option to perform the consistency check on all valid ServersPage To exit this page, click Config View or Scan Devices FieldDescription To exit this page, click on Config View or Scan Devices FieldDescription Field ModeDescription To exit this page, click on Config View or Scan Devices Log Data To exit this page, click on Config View or Scan DevicesAdvanced Field To exit this page, click on Config View or Scan Devices5 Configuring IDE Software RAID DescriptionBackplane Current temperature inside the backplane Error log Fan speedTo 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 ROMthe Initialize CMOS RAM in every boot AMIBIOS Checkpoint CodeDescription 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 System requirements Installing ASMSystem setup ASM AgentInstalling ASM Agent Installing ASM ConsoleAppendix 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 143 6 Set the server tray aside 7 Attach the rack brackets to the mounting railsAttach 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