Firmware updates, Changing the Bios language | Acer G901 instruction

190	Appendix B: System management

Changing the BIOS language

You can use the BIOS update utility to change the language used for text in the BIOS setup user interface:

1Insert the diskette holding the BIOS update files into the floppy drive and boot the server.

2Follow the instructions that appear on the screen, choosing to update the language files.

3When the utility finishes updating the BIOS, remove the diskette from floppy drive and reboot the system.

Firmware updates

The Firmware Update Utility is a DOS-based program used to update the BMC and HSC firmware code. You need to run the utility only if a new firmware code is necessary. The utility is included with the firmware update file.

To update the firmware:

1Download the firmware update along with any ReadMe, Release Notes, and other files listed on the Web page for the update.

2Print and read the ReadMe, Release Notes, and any other text or document files that came with the update. The files from the Web page contain the latest information and instructions for the update, which supersedes the information in this User’s guide.

3Follow the installation instructions that came with the update.

4After the update is complete, if you are updating the BMC firmware, disconnect the AC power cord from the system and wait for 60 seconds.

5Follow the installation instructions that came with the update.

Note: To complete the update of the BMC firmware, you must disconnect the AC power cord to remove the standby power from the BMC. Removing the standby power forces the BMC to reset, which is necessary to complete the update.

6 Reconnect the AC power cord and power up the system.

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Contents

Acer Altos G900 User’s guidePage FCC notice Iii Laser compliance statement Use conditions Intended application uses Important safety informationChecking the power cords Precautionary reminders Multiple power cords Earth grounded socket-outlets Equipment rack precautions Vii Important safety instructions ViiiPage Page Contents Hardware configuration Bios setup 109 Appendix a System rack installation 143 Appendix B System management 159 Appendix E Codes and error messages 211 Appendix C Equipment log and configuration worksheetsAppendix D Troubleshooting 199 Index 227 Xvi System tour Page Features overview Altos G900 physical specifications Specification Rack-mount orientation Tower orientation Label Description Access coversExternal and internal structure Main chassis components Main chassis components Electronics bay components Electronics bay components Front control panel Label Description Operation LAN2 LED Figure below describes the features of the rear panel Rear panel Video connector Peripheral device bay Peripheral device bay Server board set features Mainboard layout Label Description Mainboard jumpers Boot block jumpers Jumper Pins Jumper name effect when shorted Block Jumper Pin Jumper name effect when shorted Block Serial port B jumpers System cables Cables to the subchassis Front cables in the cable clamp Rear cables in the cable clamp Memory System featuresProcessors Scsi controller Onboard video Network interface controllers Hot-swap hard drive bays Power supply System fan Acpi System setup Page Selecting a site Getting startedChecking for damage to the packaging Checking the package contents Page Pre-setup safety steps Setting up your systemSetup reminders Hardware setup System setup Hot keys for Post To do this Press these keys Installing the operating system Software setupInstalling the service partition recommended Network teaming features NIC connector and status LEDs Adapter Fault Tolerance Adaptive Load Balancing Hardware configuration Page Installation precautions ESD precautions Preinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions Tools and supplies needed Rear access panel System access panelsBefore removing the access panels To remove the rear access panel Lift the panel away from the chassis Front access panelTo install the rear access panel To remove the front access panel To install the front access panel To open the front subchassis and rear electronics bay Front subchassis and rear electronics bayOpening the front subchassis and rear electronics bay Removing the front subchassis and rear electronics bay To remove the front subchassis To install the electronics bay Installing the front subchassis and rear electronics bayTo install the front subchassis To remove the electronics bay Closing the front subchassis and rear electronics bay To close the front subchassis and rear electronics bay To remove the access cover to the system boards Accessing the system boardsAccess cover to the system boards To remove the memory board To install the access cover to the system boardsMemory board To install the memory board Installing the memory board To remove the processor board To install the processor boardProcessor board Mainboard To remove the mainboard Removing the front retention mechanism Mainboard mounting To install the mainboard Page Dimm sequence To install DIMMsMemory Installing a Dimm To remove DIMMs Removing a Dimm Processors Processor sequence To install processors Raise the locking bar on the socket Installing the heatsink To remove processors Removing the heatsink clips PCI add-in boards PCI add-in board locations Operating system support for hot-plug add-in boards Checking the status indicators for a hot-plug add-in boardPower LED state Status Installing and removing a hot-plug PCI add-in board To install a hot-plug PCI add-in board Installing a hot-plug PCI add-in board To remove a hot-plug PCI add-in board Removing a hot-plug PCI add-in board Installing and removing a non-hot-plug PCI add-in board To install a PCI add-in board in a non-hot-plug slot To remove a PCI add-in board from a non-hot-plug slot Checking a hot-swap Scsi drive status indicator Hot-swap Scsi drives LED state Status Installing and removing a hot-swap drive in a carrierTo install a hot-swap drive in a carrier Installing a Scsi hard disk drive in a carrier To remove a hot-swap drive from a carrier Removing and installing hot-swap disk drivesTo install a hot-swap disk drive Removing a drive carrier Installing a drive carrier Push the handle closed until it clicks into position DC power supplies Checking the power supply LED status indicators Power Predictive Fail Status Green Amber Removing and installing a power supply moduleTo remove a power supply module Removing a power supply module To install a power supply module Altos G900 server accommodates six hot-swap fan modules Checking a fan status indicatorCooling system fans To remove a fan module Removing and installing a fan moduleTo install a fan module Backup battery Replacing the battery Removing the battery Installing the front panel board Front panel board Label Description Diskette drive Replacing the diskette drive Inserting a diskette drive into the bracket Page Drive cables Inch peripheral drivesPreliminary considerations Removing and installing a 5.25-inch peripheral drive EMC compliance of 5.25-inch removable media device bays To install a 5.25-inch peripheral drive To remove a a 5.25-inch peripheral drivePage To remove a hot-swap drive bay Removing and installing a hot-swap drive bayHot-swap drive bays To install a hot-swap drive bay 100 Hardware configuration Power distribution board Replacing the power distribution board 102 Hardware configuration Fan distribution board Replacing the fan distribution board 104 Hardware configuration To remove the foam fan baffle Removing and installing the foam fan baffleFoam fan baffle To install the foam fan baffle Hot-plug indicator board Replacing the hot-plug indicator board 108 Hardware configuration Bios setup Page Clearing Cmos memory Bios setupRecording Bios settings Using Bios setup To clear the Cmos memory using the front panel buttons Reset to Bios setup defaults 113 Parameter Description Option DisabledMain 44/1,25 MB, 3.5-inch 115 Primary IDE Master/Slave Standard 117Auto Processor Settings Parameter Description Advanced PCI Off Boot120 Memory Configuration Normal PCI Configuration Hot-plug PCI Control 123 Empty Bus Default Speed 125 EnabledEmbedded Scsi Embedded NIC 1 10/100 Embedded NIC 2 Gbit 127 Embedded Voice Controller This submenu lets you initialize device expansion ROM Device ConfigurationPCI Slot 1 130 Advanced Chipset Control Present Security 133 To set a security password 135 To change the Supervisor/User passwordTo remove the User/Supervisor password Server Last State Disable BSP137 System Management VT100+ Console Redirection9600 Boot Exit 142 Installation Page System rack installation Rack-mount kit contents Tools and supplies needed Rack-mount kit components Precautions Removing the bottom panel Rack conversion proceduresInstallation overview Removing the left panel Removing the bottom panel Removing the original tower bezel Removing the left panel Removing the feet Removing the original tower bezel Installing the rack bezel Removing the feet Installing the bushings on the chassis Installing the rack bezel Installing the handles and rails Installing the bushings Install the outer rails to the rack Sliding out the inner rails 156 Attach the inner rails to the server Attach the rack handles to the server 157 Slide the server into the rack Mounting the server to the rack 158 Appendix a System rack installation Management Page Software and utilities SCSISelect Integrated hardware system management Baseboard management controller Field replaceable units and sensor data records System event log Platform event management Emergency management port Follow the instructions displayed System Setup UtilityCreating SSU diskettes Running the SSU To start the SSU Working with the GUI Customizing the SSU interface Setting boot device priority Setting passwords and security options Setting the admin password Setting the user password Setting security options Viewing the system event log Viewing FRU information Viewing Sensor Data Records To verify the firmware Updating system firmware and BiosSaving and restoring the system configuration Alerting for platform events To save the system configurationTo restore the system configuration Characters longer strings are truncated To set up paging alertsMaximum length for the string is five Page To set up LAN alerts Setting up remote LAN access Managing the server remotely Are ignored Setting up remote modem or serial access Exiting the SSU Exiting the SSU closes all SSU windows Running the FRU/SDR load utility When to run the FRU/SDR load utilityFRU/SDR load utility Displaying a given area Command line formatBasic command line format is Updating nonvolatile storage areas Using a specified CFG fileUsing a specified FRU file 185 SCSISelect Running SCSISelect Software updates Creating bootable diskettes At the DOS prompt, for an unformatted diskette, type Software update packagesTo install a software update package Or, for an already formatted diskette, type Individual updates Bios updates Firmware updates Changing the Bios language FRU/SDR updates 192 Appendix B System management Configuration worksheets Page Manufacturer Name Serial Date Model Number Installed Equipment log Power Usage Worksheet Device Current maximum voltage level Calculating power consumptionCalculating DC power usage 197 Calculating the total combined power used by the system Fans Total Current Troubleshooting Page Initial system startup TroubleshootingResetting the system To do this Press Application software checklist Running new application software After the system has been running correctly Monitoring Post Verifying proper operation of key system lights Confirming loading of an operating system Frequently asked questions FAQs 206 Appendix D Troubleshooting Page 208 Appendix D Troubleshooting Page 210 Appendix D Troubleshooting Messages Page Standard Bios post codes Beeps Reason 214 215 216 217 218 Recovery Bios Post codes 220 BMC beep codes Table below lists the beep codes generated by the BMC Post error messages and codes Code Error Message Failure Description Setup 223 224 225 226 Index 227 228