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Acer G901 manual Mainboard jumpers

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Label Description

AAIDE connector (P13)

BBSCSI LVD connectors (P4 and P7)

CCIntelligent Platform Management Bus (IPMB) connector (P12)

DDAdaptec 7902 SCSI controller

EEFan connector (P11)

FFServerWorks PCI-X bus bridge controller (CIOB30)

GGServerWorks PCI-X bus bridge controller (CIOB30)

HHRAID LED connectors (P1 and P2)

JJHot-swap backplane (HSBP) connector (P16)

KKSecondary HSBP connector (P15)

LLJumpers

Mainboard jumpers

Jumpers on the mainboard are organized into three groups:

•Boot block jumpers (JP3)

•Main jumpers (JP4, JP5, and JP6)

•Serial port B jumpers (JP25).

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Acer G901 manual Mainboard jumpers

Contents

User’s guide Acer Altos G900Page Iii FCC noticeUse conditions Laser compliance statementChecking the power cords Important safety informationIntended application uses Multiple power cords Earth grounded socket-outlets Precautionary remindersVii Equipment rack precautionsViii Important safety instructionsPage Page Contents Hardware configuration Bios setup 109 Appendix B System management 159 Appendix a System rack installation 143Index 227 Appendix C Equipment log and configuration worksheetsAppendix D Troubleshooting 199 Appendix E Codes and error messages 211Xvi System tour Page Features overview Specification Rack-mount orientation Tower orientation Altos G900 physical specificationsExternal and internal structure Access coversLabel Description Main chassis components Main chassis componentsElectronics bay components Electronics bay componentsLabel Description Operation Front control panelLAN2 LED Rear panel Figure below describes the features of the rear panelVideo connector Peripheral device bay Peripheral device bayMainboard layout Server board set featuresLabel Description Mainboard jumpers Boot block jumpers Jumper Pin Jumper name effect when shorted Block Jumper Pins Jumper name effect when shorted BlockSerial port B jumpers Cables to the subchassis System cablesFront cables in the cable clamp Rear cables in the cable clamp Scsi controller System featuresProcessors MemoryNetwork interface controllers Onboard videoHot-swap hard drive bays System fan Power supplyAcpi System setup Page Checking for damage to the packaging Getting startedSelecting a site Checking the package contents Page Setup reminders Setting up your systemPre-setup safety steps Hardware setup System setup To do this Press these keys Hot keys for PostInstalling the service partition recommended Software setupInstalling the operating system NIC connector and status LEDs Network teaming featuresAdaptive Load Balancing Adapter Fault ToleranceHardware configuration Page ESD precautions Installation precautionsPost-installation instructions Preinstallation instructionsTools and supplies needed To remove the rear access panel System access panelsBefore removing the access panels Rear access panelTo install the rear access panel Front access panelLift the panel away from the chassis To install the front access panel To remove the front access panelOpening the front subchassis and rear electronics bay Front subchassis and rear electronics bayTo open the front subchassis and rear electronics bay To remove the front subchassis Removing the front subchassis and rear electronics bayTo remove the electronics bay Installing the front subchassis and rear electronics bayTo install the front subchassis To install the electronics bayTo close the front subchassis and rear electronics bay Closing the front subchassis and rear electronics bayAccess cover to the system boards Accessing the system boardsTo remove the access cover to the system boards Memory board To install the access cover to the system boardsTo remove the memory board Installing the memory board To install the memory boardProcessor board To install the processor boardTo remove the processor board To remove the mainboard MainboardRemoving the front retention mechanism Mainboard mounting To install the mainboard Page Memory To install DIMMsDimm sequence To remove DIMMs Installing a DimmRemoving a Dimm Processor sequence ProcessorsRaise the locking bar on the socket To install processorsTo remove processors Installing the heatsinkRemoving the heatsink clips PCI add-in board locations PCI add-in boardsPower LED state Status Checking the status indicators for a hot-plug add-in boardOperating system support for hot-plug add-in boards To install a hot-plug PCI add-in board Installing and removing a hot-plug PCI add-in boardInstalling a hot-plug PCI add-in board Removing a hot-plug PCI add-in board To remove a hot-plug PCI add-in boardInstalling 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 Hot-swap Scsi drives Checking a hot-swap Scsi drive status indicatorTo install a hot-swap drive in a carrier Installing and removing a hot-swap drive in a carrierLED state Status Installing a Scsi hard disk drive in a carrier To install a hot-swap disk drive Removing and installing hot-swap disk drivesTo remove a hot-swap drive from a carrier Removing a drive carrier Push the handle closed until it clicks into position Installing a drive carrierChecking the power supply LED status indicators DC power suppliesTo remove a power supply module Removing and installing a power supply modulePower Predictive Fail Status Green Amber Removing a power supply module To install a power supply module Cooling system fans Checking a fan status indicatorAltos G900 server accommodates six hot-swap fan modules To install a fan module Removing and installing a fan moduleTo remove a fan module Replacing the battery Backup batteryRemoving the battery Front panel board Installing the front panel boardLabel Description Replacing the diskette drive Diskette driveInserting a diskette drive into the bracket Page Preliminary considerations Inch peripheral drivesDrive cables EMC compliance of 5.25-inch removable media device bays Removing and installing a 5.25-inch peripheral driveTo remove a a 5.25-inch peripheral drive To install a 5.25-inch peripheral drivePage Hot-swap drive bays Removing and installing a hot-swap drive bayTo remove a hot-swap drive bay To install a hot-swap drive bay 100 Hardware configuration Replacing the power distribution board Power distribution board102 Hardware configuration Replacing the fan distribution board Fan distribution board104 Hardware configuration Foam fan baffle Removing and installing the foam fan baffleTo remove the foam fan baffle To install the foam fan baffle Replacing the hot-plug indicator board Hot-plug indicator board108 Hardware configuration Bios setup Page Recording Bios settings Bios setupClearing Cmos memory To clear the Cmos memory using the front panel buttons Using Bios setup113 Reset to Bios setup defaults44/1,25 MB, 3.5-inch DisabledMain Parameter Description Option115 Primary IDE Master/Slave Auto 117Standard Parameter Description Processor SettingsPCI Advanced120 BootOff Normal Memory ConfigurationPCI Configuration 123 Hot-plug PCI ControlEmpty Bus Default Speed Embedded Scsi Enabled125 Embedded NIC 1 10/100 127 Embedded NIC 2 GbitEmbedded Voice Controller PCI Slot 1 Device ConfigurationThis submenu lets you initialize device expansion ROM 130 Present Advanced Chipset ControlSecurity 133 To set a security password To remove the User/Supervisor password To change the Supervisor/User password135 Server 137 Disable BSPLast State System Management 9600 Console RedirectionVT100+ Boot Exit 142 Installation Page Rack-mount kit contents System rack installationRack-mount kit components Tools and supplies neededPrecautions Installation overview Rack conversion proceduresRemoving the bottom panel Removing the bottom panel Removing the left panelRemoving the left panel Removing the original tower bezelRemoving the original tower bezel Removing the feetRemoving the feet Installing the rack bezelInstalling the rack bezel Installing the bushings on the chassisInstalling the bushings Installing the handles and railsSliding out the inner rails Install the outer rails to the rackAttach the rack handles to the server 156 Attach the inner rails to the serverMounting the server to the rack 157 Slide the server into the rack158 Appendix a System rack installation Management Page SCSISelect Software and utilitiesBaseboard management controller Integrated hardware system managementSystem event log Field replaceable units and sensor data recordsPlatform event management Emergency management port Creating SSU diskettes System Setup UtilityFollow the instructions displayed To start the SSU Running the SSUCustomizing the SSU interface Working with the GUISetting passwords and security options Setting boot device prioritySetting the user password Setting the admin passwordViewing the system event log Setting security optionsViewing FRU information Viewing Sensor Data Records Saving and restoring the system configuration Updating system firmware and BiosTo verify the firmware To restore the system configuration To save the system configurationAlerting for platform events Maximum length for the string is five To set up paging alertsCharacters longer strings are truncated Page To set up LAN alerts Managing the server remotely Setting up remote LAN accessAre ignored Setting up remote modem or serial access Exiting the SSU closes all SSU windows Exiting the SSUFRU/SDR load utility When to run the FRU/SDR load utilityRunning the FRU/SDR load utility Basic command line format is Command line formatDisplaying a given area 185 Using a specified CFG fileUsing a specified FRU file Updating nonvolatile storage areasRunning SCSISelect SCSISelectCreating bootable diskettes Software updatesOr, for an already formatted diskette, type Software update packagesTo install a software update package At the DOS prompt, for an unformatted diskette, typeBios updates Individual updatesChanging the Bios language Firmware updatesFRU/SDR updates 192 Appendix B System management Configuration worksheets Page Equipment log Manufacturer Name Serial Date Model Number InstalledCalculating DC power usage Calculating power consumptionPower Usage Worksheet Device Current maximum voltage level 197 Fans Total Current Calculating the total combined power used by the systemTroubleshooting Page To do this Press TroubleshootingResetting the system Initial system startupRunning new application software Application software checklistMonitoring Post After the system has been running correctlyConfirming loading of an operating system Verifying proper operation of key system lightsFrequently asked questions FAQs 206 Appendix D Troubleshooting Page 208 Appendix D Troubleshooting Page 210 Appendix D Troubleshooting Messages Page Beeps Reason Standard Bios post codes214 215 216 217 218 Recovery Bios Post codes 220 Table below lists the beep codes generated by the BMC BMC beep codesCode Error Message Failure Description Post error messages and codes223 Setup224 225 226 227 Index228