bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!j!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN Acer Altos G300 Series User’s guide
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!jj!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN Copyright © 2003 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved. Acer Altos G300 Series User’s guide January 2003 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!jjj!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN iii Notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!jw!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN iv This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!w!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN v make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. 9 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!wj!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN vi CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET, NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!wjj!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN vii en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren. Kassera anvãnt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruktion. VAROITUS Päristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu. Vaihda paristo ainoastaan laitevalmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitä käytetty paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
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bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!jy!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN ix 1 Getting started Overview Processor Memory System chipsets ServerWorks GC-SL chipset LAN subsystem Expansion slots PCI bus Hardware management support Features summary Preinstallation requirements Selecting a site Checking the package contents Basic connections Connecting the keyboard Connecting the mouse Connecting the VGA monitor Connecting to the network Connecting the power cable System startup Power-on problems Connecting options Printer US
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!y!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN x Removing the front panel Removing the side panels Installing and removing storage devices Replacing a 3.5-inch or a 5.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!yj!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN xi Auto Configuration with Optimal Settings Auto Configuration with Fail-Safe Settings 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID 77 78 79 Configuring Arrays 81 Configuration Strategies 81 Assigning RAID Levels 81 Selecting a RAID Level 82 Configuring Arrays 83 Using the IDE Software RAID Setup Utility 84 Auto Configure Stripe (F1) 85 Auto Configure Mirror (F2) 85 Auto Configure RAID 10 (F3) 86 Create Array (F4) 86 Delete Array (F5) 88 Restore Old Configura
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!yjj!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN xii Uncompressed Initialization Codes Bus Checkpoint Codes Additional Bus Checkpoints High Byte Appendix B: ASM quick installation guide Installing ASM System requirements ASM Agent ASM Console System setup Installing ASM Agent Installing ASM Console Appendix C: Rack installation guide System rack installation Vertical mounting hole pattern Screw types for rack installation Installing cage nuts Installing the system into the rack 121 129 130 130
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!2!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 1 Getting started
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!3!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN The Acer Altos G301 is a PCI bus based single processor system loaded with a host of new and innovative features. The system offers a new standard for flexible productivity ideal for local or wide area networks and multiuser server environments.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!4!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 3 Overview The Acer Altos G301 is a PCI bus based single processor system board built on an extended ATX baseboard. It comes with a single mPGA478 processor socket utilizing an Intel® Pentium® 4 processor integrated with the ServerWorks GC-SL chipset. The system board also integrates the Intel® 82540EM Gigabit Ethernet controller that supports WOL (Wake on LAN) for better remote site management.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!5!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 4 1 Getting started Memory The four DIMM sockets on board allow memory upgrade to a maximum of 4GB using four 1 GB DDR SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) DIMMs. For data integrity, the default setting of the ECC (errorcorrecting code) function of the memory system in BIOS is enabled. The system board supports DDR266 SDRAMs; PC-133, PC-100, PC-66 MHz SDRAMs are not supported.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!6!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 5 Expansion slots PCI bus The system board has one PCI buses that support 32-bit/33 MHz/5V PCI devices and four PCI buses supporting 64-bit/33 MHz/3.3V PCI devices. Hardware management support The system board supports the power-management function that conforms to the power-saving standards of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star program. It also offers Plug-andPlay.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!7!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 6 1 Getting started Features summary The main board has the following major components: • Utilizes a mPG478 processor socket that supports a Pentium 4 processor running at 1.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!8!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 7 Preinstallation requirements Selecting a site Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for the system for maximum efficiency.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!9!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 8 1 Getting started Basic connections The system unit, keyboard, mouse, and monitor constitute the basic system. Before connecting any other peripherals, connect these peripherals first to test if the system is running properly.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!:!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 9 Connecting the mouse
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!21!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 10 Connecting the VGA monitor Connecting to the network 1 Getting started
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!22!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 11 Connecting the power cable
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!23!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 12 1 Getting started System startup After making sure that you have set up the system properly and connected all the required cables, you may now apply power to the system. To power on the system: Open the front panel door and press the power button. The system starts up and displays a welcome message. After that, a series of power-on self-test (POST) messages appears. The POST messages indicate if the system is running well or not.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!24!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 13 Power-on problems If the system does not boot after you have applied power, check the following factors that might have caused the boot failure. • The external power cable may be loosely connected. Check the power cable connection from the power source to the power socket on the rear panel. Make sure that each cable is properly connected to each power supply. • No power comes from the grounded power outlet.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!25!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 14 1 Getting started Connecting options Printer To connect a printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel port located on the rear panel of your computer. USB devices Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a new serial bus design that is capable of cascading low-/medium-speed peripherals (less than 12 Mbps) such as a keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem. With USB, complex cable connections can be eliminated.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!26!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 15 To connect a USB device, simply plug the device cable into any of the USB ports. Note: Most USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows you to daisy-chain other devices.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!27!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 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.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!28!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 2 System tour
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!29!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!2:!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 19 External and internal structure Front panel No.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!31!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 20 2 System tour No.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!32!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 21 Rear panel No.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!33!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 22 2 System tour Internal components No. Description 1 Power supply 2 System board 3 5.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!34!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 23 System board layout Item Description KM1 PS/2 Keyboard & PS/2 Mouse USB1 USB Connectors COM1 Serial Port CN3 VGA Port
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!35!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 24 2 System tour Item Description LPT1 Parallel Port LAN1 RJ45 LAN Port U11 Intel® 82540EM Gigabit Ethernet Controller U20 ATI RageXL CN2 Power Connector (4-pin) CN1 Power Connector (20-pin) JF1 Rear System Fan JF2 EasyStor cage Front Fan JF5 CPU FAN J1 DDR DIMM A J2 DDR DIMM B J3 DDR DIMM C J4 DDR DIMM D U6 P4 CPU Socket 478 U5 North Bridge (CMIC-SL) U9 South Bridge (CSB6) JP2 Third IDE Channel J5 Floppy Connec
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!36!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 25 Item Description J8 64-bit/33MHz/3.3V PCI Slot 4 J10 64-bit/33MHz/3.3V PCI Slot 3 J11 64-bit/33MHz/3.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!37!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 26 2 System tour Control Panel (JP3) Jumper Setting (J13) PIN 1-2 Function Default setting Clear password ON
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!38!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 27 Function Default setting PIN 3-4 Clear NVRAM OFF PIN 5-6 Recover BIOS ROM OFF Diagnostics LED (Port80LED) Note: Diagnostics LED show POST checkpoint codes when BIOS performs the Power On Self Test. See page 120.
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bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!3:!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 3 Upgrading your system
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!41!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN This chapter contains instructions on how to upgrade your computer.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!42!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 31 Installation precautions Before you install any system component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions along with preinstallation and post-installation instructions. ESD precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!43!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 32 3 Upgrading your system Post-installation instructions Observe the following after installing a computer component: 1 See to it that the components are installed according to the stepby-step instructions in their respective sections. 2 Replace any expansion boards or peripherals that you removed earlier. 3 Replace the computer cover. 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computer.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!44!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 33 Opening your system Caution: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your computer and all peripherals connected to it. Read the “Preinstallation instructions” on page 31. You need to open your computer before you can install additional components. See the following section for instructions. Removing the front panel 1 Unlock the door lock. 2 Insert your hand in the opening under the front panel.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!45!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 34 3 Upgrading your system Removing the side panels The system housing has one front panel and two removable side panels. Always observe the following ESD (electrostatic discharge) precautions before installing any system component: 1 Do not remove any system component from its packaging unless you are ready to install it. 2 Wear a wrist grounding strap before handling electronic components.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!46!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 35 5 Detach the side panel. 6 Repeat steps 4 to 5 to remove the other side panel.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!47!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 36 3 Upgrading your system Installing and removing storage devices The housing supports four 5.25-inch, and three internal 3.5-inch storage devices. The empty drive bays allow you to install additional drives such as a CD-ROM drive, digital audio tape (DAT) drive or another hard disk drive. Note: Your basic system comes with a CD-ROM drive, a 3.5-inch diskette drive, and a hard disk drive already installed. Replacing a 3.5-inch or a 5.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!48!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 37 6 Remove the four screws with a Phillips screw driver and remove the old drive from the 3.5-inch hard disk tray. Note 1: Pull down the door of the EasyStor Cage till it clicks into place. Note 2: Pull it out in horizontal position. EasyStor Cage will become heavy when containing more than 2 hard disks. Remember pull it out carefully with both hands for its heavy weight.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!49!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 38 3 Upgrading your system Installing a hard disk To install a hard disk drive into the hard disk frame: 1 Insert the drive tray. 2 Secure the drive tray with two screws. 3 Connect the power and signal cables.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!4:!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 39 Installing a DLT To install a DLT drive into the 5.25-drive frame. 1 Insert the DLT. 2 Secure the DLT with two screws. 3 Connect the power and signal cables. Note: DLT drive should be installed in the 1st or 2nd 5.25-inch drive tray.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!51!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 40 3 Upgrading your system Installing and removing the CPU The Pentium 4 comes in a mPGA478 package. The mPGA478 package is designed for the new breed of sleek, high performance, small form factor PCs. The system board supports a Pentium 4 processor running at 1.8 GHz and future generations of Pentium CPUs. Caution: Always observe the ESD precautions when installing or removing a system component. Refer to page 31.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!52!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 41 3 Attach one side of the fan/heatsink metal bracket to the CPU socket and then gently push down the other side of the metal bracket until it locks in place. 4 Connect the 3-pin fan/thermal cable to the system board. Refer to section “System board layout” on page 23 for the location of the fan/thermal connectors. Note: The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!53!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 42 3 Upgrading your system 3 Gently push the socket lever down to release the lever and then pull it up. 4 Remove the CPU.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!54!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 43 Installing and removing memory modules The four 184-pin sockets onboard support DDR SDRAM-type DIMMs. You may install 128-MB, 256-MB, 512-MB, or 1-GB DIMMs for a maximum of 4-GB system memory. This system board supports DDR266 266MHz SDRAM. Each of the DIMM socket is independent from the others. This independence allows you to install DIMMs with different capacities to form different configurations.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!55!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 44 3 Upgrading your system To remove a DIMM, press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM. Note: Place your forefingers on the top of the DIMM before you press the holding clips to gently disengage the DIMM from the socket. Reconfiguring the system The system automatically detects the amount of memory installed. Run Setup to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of it.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!56!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 45 Installing expansion cards There are two kinds of expansion slots available in this system board. These are 32-bit PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) and 64-bit PCI. To install expansion cards: 1 Locate an empty expansion slot on the system board. 2 Remove the metal bracket located opposite the empty expansion slot using a Phillips screwdriver. 3 Insert an expansion card into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!57!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 46 4 3 Upgrading your system Secure the card to the housing with a screw. When you turn on the system, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the new device. Note: BIOS detects and configures only PnP (Plug n Play) expansion cards.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!58!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 4 Setup utility
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!59!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and tells how to configure the system by changing the settings of the BIOS parameters.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!5:!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 49 Introduction Most systems are already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer. There is no need to run Setup when starting the computer unless you get a Run Setup message. The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part of the system RAM. Note: If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery may be bad.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!61!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 50 4 Setup utility Setup Menu The computer employs the latest AMI BIOS CMOS chip with support for Windows Plug and Play. This CMOS chip contains the ROM Setup instructions for configuring the mainboard’s BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup utility is a menu driven utility that enables you to make changes to the system configuration and tailor your system to suit your individual work needs.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!62!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 51 Setup submenu: Main Parameter Description Options AMIBIOS Version The core version of AMI BIOS. N/A BIOS Build Date The date when the BIOS build. N/A BIOS ID The version of current BIOS. N/A System Time Use these items to set the correct time. [HH:MM:SS] System Date Use these items to set the correct date. [mm/dd/yyyy] System Information Display the system information.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!63!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 52 4 Setup utility Setup submenu: Advanced Parameter Description SuperIO Configuration Configure SuperIO Chipset Nat414. IDE Configuration Configure the IDE device(s). Floppy Configuration Configure the Floppy drive(s). OnBoard Devices Configuration OnBoard devices control Enable/Disable. PCIPnP Configuration Legacy USB control and PCI slot IRQ preference assign. Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!64!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 53 Parameter Description Remote Access Configuration Configure Remote Access. SuperIO Configuration • Onboard Serial Port 1 Use these items to disable the serial ports or to assign a port address and IRQ to the ports. • Onboard Parallel Port Use this item to disable the parallel port or assign a port address to the parallel port. • Parallel Port IRQ Use this item to determine the IRQ of the parallel port.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!65!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 54 4 Setup utility IDE Configuration B IO S S ET U P U T ILITY Advanced E nable o r dis able softw are ID E C onfiguration ____ ____________ _____________ ___ _________ ___ _______ R AID .
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!66!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 55 Parameter Description Options Hard Disk Write Protect Disable/Enable device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed through BIOS. Disabled Enabled Auto Detect Hard Disks This item automatically detects and installs any hard disk drives installed on the primary and secondary IDE channels. Most modern drives can be detected. If you are using a very old drive that can’t be detected, you can install it manually.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!67!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 56 4 Setup utility Primary IDE Master (if attached Hard Disk) Parameter Description Options Type Configure the driver type. Auto CDROM ARMD Not Installed LBA/Large Mode Select the hard disk drive translation method. For drivers with more than 504MB, the LBA mode is necessary. Auto Block Mode Auto: The Data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports it.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!68!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 57 Parameter Description Options PIO Mode Select PIO (Programmed Input/ Output) Mode. Mode 0 to 4 provide successive increase of performance. Auto 0 1 2 3 4 DMA Mode Select DMA Mode: Auto Auto: Auto detected SWDMAn SWDMAn: SingleWordDMAn MWDMAn: MultiWordDMAn MWDMAn UDMAn UDMAn: UltraDMAn Enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T (SelfMonitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) in the internal hard disk.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!69!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 58 4 Setup utility Secondary IDE Master (if attached ATAPI CDROM) Secondary IDE Slave (if none attached)
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!6:!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 59 Floppy Configuration • Parameter Description Floppy Drive A Select the floppy drive type Floppy Drive A If you have one floppy drive installed change the item Floppy Drive A so that it describes the characteristics of the drive.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!71!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 60 4 Setup utility OnBoard Devices Configuration Parameter Description Options OnBoard LAN Enable or disable onboard LAN. Enabled Disabled OnBoard PCI VGA Enable or disable onboard VGA.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!72!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 61 PCIPnP Configuration B IO S S E T U P U T IL I T Y Advanced P C I P n P C o n f i g u r a t io n P lu g & P la y O /S R e s e t C o n f ig u r e D a ta P C I L a t e n c y T im e r U S B F u n c tio n L e g a c y U S B S u p p o rt A R M D E m u la t io n T y p e [N o ] [N o ] [6 4 ] [ E n a b le d ] [ D is a b l e d ] [ H a r d D is k ] PCI PCI PCI PCI PCI [A u to ] [A u to ] [A u to ] [A u to ] [A u to ] S lo t - 1 S lo t - 2 S lo t - 3 S l
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!73!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 62 4 Setup utility Parameter Description ARMD Emulation Type Sets the emulation type for USB ZIP drive. PCI Slot-1 IRQ Preference Manually set the PCI slot IRQ value slot-1. PCI Slot-2 IRQ Preference Manually set the PCI slot IRQ value slot-2. PCI Slot-3 IRQ Preference Manually set the PCI slot IRQ value slot-3. PCI Slot-4 IRQ Preference Manually set the PCI slot IRQ value slot-4.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!74!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 63 Boot Settings Configuration B IO S S E T U P U T IL IT Y Advanced B o o t S e ttin g s C o n fig u ra tio n ____________________________________________________ Q u ic k B o o t [E n a b le d ] Q u ie t B o o t [E n a b le d ] B o o tU p N u m -L o c k [O n ] P S /2 M o u s e S u p p o rt [E n a b le d ] W a it F o r ‘F 1 ’ If E rro r [E n a b le d ] M e m o ry Te s t [E n a b le d ] C P U F r e q u e n c y to B u s R a tio [D is a b le d ] H y p
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!75!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 64 4 Setup utility Parameter Description Options CPU Frequency to Bus Ratio CPU/Bus ratio of the system. The clock speed of the bus does not necessarily equal the CPU’s. Typically, the system bus clock speed is slower than that of the CPU. Disabled Hyper Threading Enabled: Enable CPU Hyper-Threading for HT enabled processor(s). Enabled 16 to 1 Disabled Disabled: Disable CPU Hyper-Threading for HT enabled processor(s).
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!76!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 65 Parameter Description Options Event Log Data The state of event log data. The event log data is only available if ‘valid’. Event Logging Allow/Not allow logging of events. BIOS POST Event Logging Allow/Not allow logging of BIOS POST events. ECC Event Logging Allow/Not allow logging of ECC events. PCI Device Event Logging Allow/Not allow logging of PCI PERR error events.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!77!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 66 4 Setup utility View Event Log This allows user to see the detail BIOS and IPMI event.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!78!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 67 System Hardware Monitor If your mainboard supports hardware monitoring, these items are auto-detected and the results are reported. You cannot make changes to these items. Parameter Description Case Status The current status detected by chassis intrusion switch. Current CPU Temp Current CPU temperature detected by the sensor on the board. Current System Temp Current board temperature detected by the sensor on the board.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!79!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 68 4 Setup utility Parameter Description Voltage monitoring Press ‘Enter’ to view the voltage monitored.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!7:!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 69 Remote Access Configuration Parameter Description Options Remote Access Select remote access type. Disabled Serial (ANSI) Serial Port Mode Select Serial Port setting.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!81!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 70 4 Setup utility Setup submenu: Power B IO S S E T U P U T IL IT Y M ain Ad v an c ed P o w er Boot A C P I Aw are O /S Pow er M anagem ent A C L o st H an d lin g P o w e r B u tto n M o d e S e cu rity E xit [Yes] [E n ab led ] [L ast State] [O n /O ff] Yes : It allo w s A C P I a w a re O /S to as su m e co n tro l o v er so m e of p o w er m a n a g e m e n t o p e ratio n s o n th is s ys te m .
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!82!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 71 Setup submenu: Boot Parameter Description Boot Device Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. Hard Disk Drives Specifies the available hard disk drives boot sequence. Only first drive could boot the system. Removable Devices Specifies the available removable devices boot sequence. Only first drive could boot the system. ATAPI CDROM Drives Specifies the available CD-ROM drives boot sequence.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!83!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 72 4 Setup utility Boot Device Priority Parameter Description Options 1st Boot Device Configure the first boot device type. Available boot device type. 2nd Boot Device Configure the second boot device type. If first boot device fail to boot the system, BIOS will try to boot the system from 2nd boot device. ... Nth Boot Device Configure the N-th boot device type.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!84!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 73 Hard Disk Drives Parameter Description 1st Hard Drive Configure the hard drive to boot the system. 2nd Hard Drive Configure the 2nd hard drive. Note that only 1st hard drive could boot the system.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!85!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 74 4 Setup utility Removable Devices Parameter Description 1st Removable Dev Configure the 1st removable device to boot the system.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!86!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 75 ATAPI CDROM Drives Parameter Description Options 1st ATAPI CDROM Configure the first ATAPI CDROM to boot the system. Only first CDROM could boot the system. CD-ROM available to the system.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!87!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 76 4 Setup utility Setup submenu: Security Parameter Description Change User/ Supervisor Password You can install a Supervisor password, and if you install a supervisor password, you can then install a user password. A user password does not provide access to many of the features in the Setup utility.If you highlight these items and press Enter, a dialog box appears which lets you enter a password.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!88!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 77 Setup submenu: Exit Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit system setup with saving the changes. Exit Discarding Changes Exit system setup without saving the changes. Load Optimal Defaults Load Optimal Defaults. Load Failsafe Defaults Load Failsafe Defaults. Discard Changes Discard changes.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!89!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 78 4 Setup utility The optimal settings default values are quite demanding and your system might not function properly if you are using slower memory chips or other kinds of low-performance components. Auto Configuration with Fail-Safe Settings If you highlight this item and press Enter, a dialog box asks if you want to install fail-safe settings for all the items in the Setup utility.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!8:!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!91!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN This chapter gives information about configuring RAID IDE and arrays, assigning RAID levels, planning the arrayconfiguration, optimizing storage and using the RAID IDE Setup Utility.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!92!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 81 Configuring Arrays Organize the physical disk drives in arrays after the drives are connected to IDE software RAID. And array can consist of one to four physical disk drives, depending on the RAID level. Configuration Strategies The most important factors in RAID array configuration are drive availability (fault tolerance), and drive performance.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!93!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 82 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID Selecting a RAID Level To ensure the best performance, you should select the optimal RAID level when you create a system drive.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!94!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 83 Configuring Arrays After you have enabled IDE Software RAID in BIOS and have attached all physical disk drives, perform the following actions to prepare a RAID disk array Step Action 1 Press + to run the IDE Software RAID Manager 2 Define and configure one or more logical drives. 3 Create and configure one or more system drives (logical drives). 4 Save the configuration. 5 Initialize the system drives.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!95!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 84 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID Using the IDE Software RAID Setup Utility The Setup window has three sections: • • • Array Information Physical Drive Information Help Only the Array Information and Physical Drive Information windows are active. The Array Information window can be edited, the Physical Drive Information window cannot. To access the IDE Software RAID setup utility, press + during boot-up.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!96!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 85 • • • Model number Size in MB of each drive The status of each drive (online, failed, or rebuilding) Note: Information listed in the Physical Drive Information window cannot be edited. Only the , , and keys will work when the control is in the Physical Drive Information window. Physical Drive Options - In the top right corner of the Physical Drive Information window are the Physical Drive Options.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!97!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 86 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID Auto Configure RAID 10 (F3) Press the key to auto configure the drives for a RAID 10 array. A minimum of four free physical drives are required for the RAID 10 auto configuration. Note: All previous settings will be lost when running Auto Configuration for Striping, Mirroring, or RAID 10. Create Array (F4) Press the key to create a disk array.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!98!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 87 Drive(s) - There is no default setting for this field. You must select the drives for the configured array. When this field is selected, a pop-up window will display all the available physical drives with check boxes.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!99!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 88 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID Drive Size - This field cannot be edited. It displays the size of the array. When the array type is Stripe, the drive size is the total of all the drives selected (one or more drives). When Mirror, drive size is shown by an individual drive, and for Spare Pool, drive size shows the total drive capacity. Build Array - The build array option is valid for RAID 1 (Mirror) and RAID 10 arrays only.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!9:!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 89 Installing Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 Drivers Use the following procedure to install the IDE Software RAID Windows NT 4.0 or IDE Software RAID Windows 2000 driver on to the RAIDconfigured drives connected to the primary or secondary IDE channel. Step Description 1 Boot the system with the Windows NT or Windows 2000 Boot Installation CD or diskette.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!:1!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 90 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID 4 Select SCSI Adapters. 5 Select the Drivers tab. 6 If the IDE Software RAID is already enabled, it will appear in the list as “LSI CSB6 Controller.” Select and remove it by clicking the Remove button. 7 Click the Add button. 8 Click the Have Disk button. Insert the floppy diskette into the floppy drive. 9 Select Drive A: and click OK. 10 Select LSI CSB6 Controller and click OK.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!:2!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 91 IDE Software RAID Configuration Console Installation The system must have the items listed in the table below before you install the IDE Software RAID Configuration Console. You need to install items for some operating systems before you install the Configuration Console. Operating System Service Pack Internet Browser Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Windows NT 4.0 5 or higher Yes JRE 1.2 or newer Windows 2000 No Not required JRE1.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!:3!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 92 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID To install MegaRAID Configuration Console software utilities, follow the instructions on the installation screens
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!:4!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 93 For local administration of a system with IDE Software RAID, install MegaRAID Web Server and MegaRAID Server. For remote administration of different machines that contain IDE Software RAID, install MegaRAID Web Server, MegaRAID Server, and MegaRAID Registration Server. MegaRAID Registration Server needs to be installed on only one machine in the network.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!:5!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 94 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID This screen displays the progress of the installation. Click Finish to complete the installation.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!:6!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 95 Using IDE Software RAID Configuration Console This section describes the IDE Software RAID Configuration Console software utility. You can use the software utilities that come with IDE Software RAID configuration console to perform the following actions. • • • • • • Get information about the configuration Track the health of the array and physical drives Track S.M.A.R.T.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!:7!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 96 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID Note 1: Please make sure the “MegaRAID Web Server” has been enabled before you start the configuration console. Note 2: The internet address should read: http://localhost:5555 Click the server name to select the RAID Server you want to configure. In the screen above, there is only one server listed. Continue the log-on procedure by selecting View Only or Full Access in the following screen.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!:8!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 97 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.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!:9!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 98 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID The main screen displays, as shown below. The following table displays the contents on IDE Software RAID Configuration Console main screen. It is broken up into 5 frames. Frame Description Top The top frame displays the following information: The server ID that you are logged on to. The mode you are logged on in. The type of RAID controller you are using.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!::!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 99 Name Description Scan Devices Re scans the system for new hard drives. After you click this button, the driver re scans all PCI devices. You will notice a significant decrease in system performance for a few seconds. Config View Displays the RAID configuration, media errors, and status of the drives and arrays. It also allows you to start activity on a particular array. Logical View - displays information about the arrays.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!211!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 100 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID you click Scan Devices, the application re scans for new hard drives. There is a delay while this occurs. Config View The following screen displays the IDE Software RAID Configuration Console with the Config View button in the left frame selected. When you click Config View, it displays the RAID configuration, media errors, and status of the drives and arrays.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!212!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 101 RAID Controller Properties To view the RAID controller properties, click the button next to the RAID controller. After you click the button, the RAID controller ID displays in the right frame, and the link to the RAID controller Properties page displays below the controller ID. Click on the word Properties.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!213!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 102 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID Property Description This Property Description screen displays the RAID controller properties. This table provides a description of each field. To exit this screen, click Config View or Scan Devices. Field Description Model Specifies the model number of the RAID controller. Driver Version Specifies the driver version of the RAID controller. ROM Version Specifies the ROM version of the RAID controller.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!214!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 103 PCI Bus ID Specifies the PCI Bus ID of the RAID controller. Device ID Specifies the Device ID of the RAID controller. Primary Channel Base Address Specifies the Primary Channel Base Address of the RAID controller. Primary Channel Control Address Specifies the Primary Channel Control Address of the RAID controller. Secondary Channel Base Address Specifies the Secondary Channel Base Address of the RAID controller.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!215!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 104 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID Physical Drive Properties - This screen displays the physical drive properties. The table following provides a description of each field. To exit this page, click on Config View or Scan Devices. Field Description Firmware Specifies the firmware version of the physical drive. Status Specifies gives the status of the physical drive.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!216!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 105 Capacity Specifies the capacity of this physical drive. Transfer Mode Specifies the type of transfer mode used on this physical drive. Part of Array Specifies the part of the array wo which this physical drive belongs. The RAID mode for a striped array (RAID 0) is called performance, and for a mirrored array (RAID 1) is called reliability.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!217!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 106 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID shown in the following screen. Click the word Properties to view the Array Properties. The Array operations are described in the following information. Note: Due to high resource usage during Rebuild and Consistency Check operations in the Windows operating system, only one action per RAID Server is allowed in Windows.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!218!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 107 Abort Check Consistency - When the Check Consistency begins, the words Checking Consistency flash next to the array that is being checked. You can abort the Check Consistency by clicking Abort Check Consistency in the right frame. You can view the progress of the Check Consistency by clicking Device Progress in the left frame.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!219!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 108 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID Check Consistency Device Progress -This screen displays the progress of the Check Consistency. The table below provides a description of each field. Field Description Array Specifies the array number being checked. Operation Specifies the type of operation being performed. Example: Check Consistency. Percentage Indicates the percentage completed.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!21:!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 109 Field Description Array This field gives the array number being rebuilt. Operation This field gives the type of operation being performed. Example: Rebuild. Percentage This field gives the percentage complete. Time Left This field gives the estimated time left to complete the task. Progress This gives a graphical representation of the progress. To exit this page, click on Config View or Scan Devices.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!221!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 110 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID Array Properties - This screen displays the Array Properties. The table below provides a description of each field. Field Description Mode Displays the IDE Software RAID controller's RAID level. IDE RAID supports RAID 0, 1, and 10.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!222!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 111 Status Displays the health of the array. The array health status can be one of the following: On Line - Working within normal parameters. Off Line - All drives have failed. Deteriorated - One of the drives has failed. Logical Drive Displays the logical drive letters or volume names. Stripe Size Displays the stripe size. A stripe size is the minimal amount of data that can be written to the drive in one write.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!223!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 112 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID Log Data This screen displays the Log Data screen. Use the scroll bar to view the log. To exit this page, click on Config View or Scan Devices.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!224!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 113 Advanced This screen displays the Advanced Settings of the IDE Software RAID Configuration Console. The table following provides a description of each field.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!225!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 114 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID Field Description Fail Physical Drive if Error Threshold Reached Marks drive as Failed when error threshold is reached. After this drive is marked as Failed, it can’t be used anymore. Drive status can be changed only from the BIOS Configuration Utility (). This option is not set by default.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!226!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 115 Backplane This screen displays the backplane information of the RAID array. Different backplanes can have different features. This application shows the following: • • • Current temperature inside the backplane Error log Fan speed To exit this page, click Config View or Scan Devices.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!227!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 116 5 Configuring IDE Software RAID Close Server To exit this RAID server, click Close Server in the left frame.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!228!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN Appendix A: AMIBIOS POST Checkpoint Codes
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!229!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN This appendix lists and provides descriptions for the BIOS POST checkpoint codes.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!22:!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 119 AMIBIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Uncompressed Initialization Codes The uncompressed initialization checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description D0h The NMI is disabled. Power on delay is starting. Next, the initialization code checksum will be verified. D1h Initializing the DMA controller, performing the keyboard controller BAT test, starting memory refresh, and entering 4 GB flat mode next.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!231!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 120 Appendix A: AMIBIOS POST Checkpoint Codes POST Checkpoint Codes Bootblock Recovery Codes The bootblock recovery checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution: Checkpoint Code Description E0h The onboard floppy controller if available is initialized. Next, beginning the base 512 KB memory test. E1h Initializing the interrupt vector table next. E2h Initializing the DMA and Interrupt controllers next.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!232!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 121 Checkpoint Code Description FCh Next, erasing the flash ROM. FDh Next, programming the flash ROM. FFh Flash ROM programming was successful. Next, restarting the system BIOS. Uncompressed Initialization Codes The following runtime checkpoint codes are listed in order of execution. These codes are uncompressed in F0000h shadow RAM. Checkpoint Code Description 03h The NMI is disabled.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!233!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 122 Appendix A: AMIBIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint Code Description 0Eh The keyboard controller BAT command result has been verified. Next, performing any necessary initialization after the keyboard controller BAT command test. 0Fh The initialization after the keyboard controller BAT command test is done. The keyboard command byte is written next. 10h The keyboard controller command byte is written.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!234!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 123 Checkpoint Code Description 25h Interrupt vector initialization is done. Clearing the password if the POST DIAG switch is on. 27h Any initialization before setting video mode will be done next. 28h Initialization before setting the video mode is complete. Configuring the monochrome mode and color mode settings next. 2Ah Bus initialization system, static, output devices will be done next, if present.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!235!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 124 Appendix A: AMIBIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint Code Description 37h The display mode is set. Displaying the power on message next. 38h Initializing the bus input, IPL, general devices next, if present. See page 129 for additional information. 39h Displaying bus initialization error messages. See page 129 for additional information. 3Ah The new cursor position has been read and saved. Displaying the Hit message next.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!236!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 125 Checkpoint Code Description 49h The amount of memory below 1 MB has been found and verified. Determining the amount of memory above 1 MB memory next. 4Bh The amount of memory above 1 MB has been found and verified. Checking for a soft reset and clearing the memory below 1 MB for the soft reset next. If this is a power on situation, going to checkpoint 4Eh next. 4Ch The memory below 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!237!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 126 Appendix A: AMIBIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint Code Description 57h The A20 address line, parity, and the NMI are disabled. Adjusting the memory size depending on relocation and shadowing next. 58h The memory size was adjusted for relocation and shadowing. Clearing the Hit message next. 59h The Hit message is cleared. The message is displayed. Starting the DMA and interrupt controller test next.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!238!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 127 Checkpoint Code Description 84h Locked key checking is over. Checking for a memory size mismatch with CMOS RAM data next. 85h The memory size check is done. Displaying a soft error and checking for a password or bypassing WINBIOS Setup next. 86h The password was checked. Performing any required programming before WINBIOS Setup next. 87h The programming before WINBIOS Setup has completed.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!239!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 128 Appendix A: AMIBIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint Code Description 97h Initialization before the C800 adaptor ROM gains control has completed. The adaptor ROM check is next. 98h The adaptor ROM had control and has now returned control to BIOS POST. Performing any required processing after the option ROM returned control. 99h Any initialization required after the option ROM test has completed.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!23:!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 129 Checkpoint Code Description A8h Initialization before passing control to the adaptor ROM at E000h completed. Passing control to the adaptor ROM at E000h next. A9h Returned from adaptor ROM at E000h control. Performing any initialization required after the E000 option ROM had control next. Aah Initialization after E000 option ROM control has completed. Displaying the system configuration next.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!241!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 130 Appendix A: AMIBIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Additional Bus Checkpoints While control is inside the different bus routines, additional checkpoints are output to I/O port address 0080h as word to identify the routines being executed. These are word checkpoints. The low byte of checkpoint is the system BIOS checkpoint where control is passed to the different bus routines.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!242!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN Appendix B: ASM quick installation guide
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!243!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN This appendix shows you how to install the ASM software package.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!244!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 133 Installing ASM Acer Server Manager (ASM) consists of the ASM Console and the ASM Agent. These two components are both required to perform server management tasks. System requirements ASM requires TCP/IP connectivity between the ASM Console and the ASM Agent. ASM Agent • 128 MB of RAM • SCSI/IDE hard drive with at least 100 MB free hard disk space • Microsoft Windows NT 4.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!245!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 134 Appendix B: ASM quick installation guide Installing ASM Agent To install ASM Agent: 1 Log in to the managed server using the Administrator account. 2 Insert the EasyBUILDTM Management CD into the server’s CD-ROM drive. The installation sequence will automatically be displayed. 3 Select the option for ASM installation. The installation wizard will be initialized. 4 Follow all onscreen instructions to complete installation.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!246!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN Appendix C: Rack installation guide
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!247!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN This appendix shows you how to convert your Altos G300 series server from a standalone tower to a rack-mounted system.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!248!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 137 System rack installation Aside from its tower configuration, the Altos G301 server system 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 rackmodel design. To purchase a rack mount kit, contact your local Acer representative.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!249!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 138 Appendix C: Rack installation guide Vertical mounting hole pattern The four vertical rails of a rack contain mounting holes arranged in a manner shown in the figure below: The system occupies 6U in the rack. Count the U positions and hole numbers from the bottom up. Note: The unit of measurement used in this document is "U" (1U = 1.75 inches or 44.45 mm).
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!24:!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 139 Screw types for rack installation The following screws are used in the assembly of the Acer Altos G301 and other rack-mountable components. Screw type 1 2 Securing the inner mounting rails to the server tray Hex head Attaching the side handles to the server M4 x L8 M4 nut 4 Usage #8-32 x 0.25 inch #6-32 0.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!251!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 140 Appendix C: Rack installation guide 2 Pinch the cage nut lips with your fingers and press until it locks into place. 3 Repeat this process to install the other cage nuts in their appropriate locations.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!252!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 141 Installing the system into the rack To install the system into the rack: 1 Remove the front panel from the server. Refer to “Removing the front panel” on page 33 for instructions. 2 Remove the foot stands from the server. 3 (1) Lay the server on its side on a flat, stable surface. (2) Remove both of the screws from the center of each of the server’s four foot stands. Keep the stands and screws for later use.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!253!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 142 Appendix C: Rack installation guide Do the same thing with the other rack bracket. 5 Attach the inner rails to both sides of the server tray. Note: Only affix the inner rails to the server tray after attaching the cable arm bracket to the server tray with four screws, as shown in the following graphic. (1) Align the inner rail to the screw holes located on either side of the server tray.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!254!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 143 6 Set the server tray aside. 7 Attach the rack brackets to the mounting rails. • Align the rack brackets to the mounting rail until the six screw holes become visible. • Secure the rack bracket to the mounting rail using M4 x L8 screws. Tighten the screws, but leave them loose enough to allow length adjustment when installing the mounting rails to the rack. Attach the other rack brackets to the remaining mounting rail.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!255!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 144 8 Appendix C: Rack installation guide Install the mounting rails to the rack using four M6 x L10 screws for each mounting rail.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!256!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 145 9 Extend the middle sliding piece of each mounting rail forward until it clicks. 10 Install the server tray into the rack by first carefully aligning the inner rails attached to the tray with the mounting rails on the rack. (1) (2) Press the release latch on both sides of the server tray. Slide the server tray into the rack then push the tray into the rack until it clicks.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!257!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 146 Appendix C: Rack installation guide 11 Turn the Altos G301 on its side. (1) Place the system on the server tray. (2) Push the server to the back of the tray so it can be secured to the tray. 12 Secure the server to the back of the server tray using the two attached screws. To access this location, you may need to open the back door of the rack.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!258!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 147 13 Attach the Cable Arm The optional Cable Arm keeps peripheral and power cables from becoming tangled or severed when the system slides in or out. (1) Attach the cable arm to the back of the!server tray with! two screws. (2) Install two cage nuts in the rail to which the cable arm is to be attached. Extend the cable arm enough to attach it to the rail using two M6 x L10 screws.
bb411/cppl!!Qbhf!259!!Uivstebz-!Kbovbsz!34-!3114!!3;3:!QN 148 Appendix C: Rack installation guide (4) Bundle all cables to the cable carrier with the cable clamps. The cable arm will protect the cables when the system is being moved into or out of the server rack.
