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AA G701 - EN.book Page ii Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM Copyright © 2003 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved. Acer Altos G700 series User’s guide 3rd issue: February 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.
AA G701 - EN.book Page iii Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM iii Notices FCC notice Class A devices do not have an FCC logo or FCC IDE on the label. Class B devices have an FCC logo or FCC IDE on the label. Once the class of the device is determined, refer to the following corresponding statement. Class A equipment This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
AA G701 - EN.book Page iv Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM iv Notice: Shield cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class A or Class B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with noncertified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception.
AA G701 - EN.book Page v Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM v Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. 1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 3 Do not use this product near water. 4 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
AA G701 - EN.book Page vi Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM vi d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.
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AA G701 - EN.book Page viii Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM viii Installing a hard disk into the hot-swappable cage hard disk carrier Installing the hot-swappable cage Installing and removing storage devices Replacing the 3.5-inch floppy drive Installing a 5.
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AA G701 - EN.book Page 2 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM The Acer Altos G700 series server is a powerful dual-processor system loaded with a host of new and innovative features. The system offers a new standard for flexible productivity ideal for general business applications, email, web service, file clustering and print services.
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AA G701 - EN.book Page 4 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 4 1 System tour External and internal structure Front bezel Note: One pair of system keys are provided inside the accessory box. . No.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 5 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 5 Front panel No.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 6 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 6 1 System tour No. Description 5 CD-ROM drive Headphone/Earphone port 6 5.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 7 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 7 Rear panel No.
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AA G701 - EN.book Page 9 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 9 Internal components No. Description 1 Altos G701 model - Power supply module bay for redundant PSU 1 2 Rear system fan 3 Rear system fan release latch 4 PCI bus slot 5 Mainboard 6 Air baffle 7 Power distribution board 8 Hot-swap HDD fans 9 Hot-swap HDD backplane board 1 Though the system supports two hot-swappable power supply module bays, the system comes bundled with a single power supply module only.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 10 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 10 1 System tour System boards Mainboard layout The mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 11 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 11 Note: All mainboard features indicated on the table below apply to the Altos G701models.
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AA G701 - EN.book Page 14 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 14 1 System tour Hot-swap HDD Cage layout Note: The hot-swap SCSI HDD Cage can not be cascaded for the Altos G701 model.
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AA G701 - EN.book Page 16 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM This chapter gives you instructions on how to set up your system. Procedures on how to connect peripherals are also explained.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 17 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 17 Setting up the system Preinstallation requirements Selecting a site Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for the system for maximum efficiency.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 18 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 18 2 System setup Connecting peripherals The system unit, keyboard, mouse, and monitor constitute the basic system. Before connecting any other peripherals, connect these basic peripherals first to test if the system is running properly. Instructions on how to connect a printer is also described here, refer to page 21. Note: The illustrations shown in this section show the Altos G701 server chassis.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 19 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 19 Connecting the PS/2 mouse Plug the PS/2 mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port located on the rear panel of the server.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 20 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 20 2 System setup Connecting the VGA monitor To connect the VGA monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the VGA/monitor port server.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 21 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 21 Connecting a printer The system supports both parallel and serial printers. To connect a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel/ printer port server. (burgundy port) located on the rear panel of the Note: If you are using a serial printer, connect the printer cable into the serial port located on the server’s rear panel.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 22 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 22 2 System setup Connecting the power cable Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of the server. Then plug the other end of the power cable into a power outlet. The figure below shows a complete connection of the whole system.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 23 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 23 Turning on the system After making sure that you have properly set up the system and connected all the required cables, you can now power on the system. To power on the system, press the power button on the front panel. 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.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 24 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 24 2 System setup 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 cable socket on the rear panel. Make sure that the cable is properly connected to the power source and to the power cable socket.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 25 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 25 Operating system configuration The Acer Altos G700 series server comes with Acer EasyBUILDTM that allows you to conveniently install your choice of operating system. To start using EasyBUILD, follow the steps below. 1 Locate the EasyBUILD System CD included in the system package. 2 With your system turn on, gently press the CD-ROM drive Stop/ Eject button.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 26 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 26 2 System setup Network connection The server has two Local Area Network (LAN) ports, both located on the rear panel, a 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit LAN port suitable for fast network connection and a 10 Mbps RDM LAN port for remote server management. To connect to the network, simply plug the network cable into the Gigabit LAN port (gray port). Note: The illustration below shows the Altos G701 server chassis.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 27 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 27 Tower-to-rack option Aside from its tower configuration, the Acer Altos G700 series 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 rack-model design. To purchase a rack mount kit, contact your local Acer representative. The figure below shows the server in a rack-mount position. Note: The illustration below shows the Altos G701 server chassis.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 28 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 28 2 System setup Turning off the system To turn off the server, on the Windows taskbar click on the Start button, point to Shut Down..., select Shut down from the drop-down window then click on OK. You can then turn off all peripherals connected to your server. If you cannot shut down the server, press the power button for at least four seconds. Quickly pressing the button may put the server in a Suspend mode only.
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AA G701 - EN.book Page 30 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM This chapter discuss the precautionary measures and installation procedures you need to know when upgrading the system.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 31 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 31 Upgrading the system Certain components of the server are upgradeable such as the drives, the CPU, the memory, and the expansion cards. However, for safety purposes, we do not recommend that you perform these upgrades yourself. If you want to replace or upgrade any of these components, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 32 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 32 3 Upgrading the system 3 Open the system according to the instructions on page 33. 4 Follow the ESD precautions described in this section when handling a server component. 5 Remove any expansion board(s) or peripheral(s) that block access to the DIMM socket or other component connector. See the following sections for specific installation instructions on the component you want to install.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 33 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 33 Opening the server Caution! Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your system and all peripherals connected to it. Read the “Preinstallation instructions” on page 31. You need to open the server before you can install additional components. The front bezel and left side panel are removable to allow access to the system’s internal components. Refer to the following sections for instructions.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 34 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 34 3 Upgrading the system Note: The illustration below shows the Altos G701 server chassis. Removing the side panel 1 Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it. 2 Unplug all cables from the power outlets. 3 Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface. 4 Remove the front bezel. Refer to the preceding section for detailed instructions.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 35 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 35 6 Slide the left panel slightly forward (2), then upward (3) before detaching it from the chassis (4). Removing the air baffle Once you removed the left panel, most of the system’s internal components are still hidden from view by the air baffle. Remove the air baffle to allow easy access to the system components. Follow the steps below to remove the air baffle: 1 Press the release latch on the right side of the air baffle.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 36 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 36 2 3 Upgrading the system Pull out the air baffle to remove it from the chassis. Caution! After completing the component upgrade/replacement procedures, do not forget to reinstall the air baffle before replacing the chassis panels. Doing otherwise will reduce the system’s cooling efficiency which can adversely affect performance or cause damage due to overheating.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 37 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 37 Configuring the hot-swappable cage This section includes instructions for removing and installing the hot-swappable cage as well as procedures on how to install a hard disk into the cage’s hard disk carrier. Note: The hot-swap SCSI HDD Cages can not be cascaded for Altos G701 model. Removing the hot-swappable cage Important: Before detaching the hot-swappable cage from the chassis, make sure to first remove all hard disks from their carriers.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 38 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 38 5 3 Upgrading the system b SCSI drive power cable c SCSI drive fault LED cable Pull out the cage from the chassis. Installing a hard disk into the hot-swappable cage hard disk carrier Note: You need not remove the hot-swappable cage from the chassis to install a hard disk into the cage’s hard disk carrier. 1 Press your finger to the SCSI drive release lever (1), then pull out the hard disk carrier from the cage (2).
AA G701 - EN.book Page 39 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 39 2 Remove the four screws to open the hard disk carrier. Keep the screws for later use. 3 When applicable, pull out any previously installed hard disk. 4 Install a hard disk on the hard disk carrier then secure it with the four screws you have removed earlier. 5 Insert the hard disk carrier into the cage with the lever still extended. 6 Push the lever back until it clicks into place.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 40 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 40 3 Upgrading the system Installing the hot-swappable cage 1 Detach the chassis panels and remove the air baffle. 2 Connect the following cables to the SCSI backplane board: 3 a SCSI cable b SCSI drive power cable c SCSI drive fault LED cable Attach the other end of these cables to the corresponding connectors on the mainboard. Refer to “Mainboard layout” on page 10 for the location of the connectors.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 41 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 41 Installing and removing storage devices The system supports one 3.5-inch and three 5.25-inch internal storage devices. The system comes pre-installed with a floppy drive and a CD-ROM drive. The two empty 5.25-inch half-height bays allow you to install additional drives such as another CD-ROM drive or a tape drive. These would provide the system additional storage capacity. Replacing the 3.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 42 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 42 3 Upgrading the system 4 Remove the three screws that hold the old drive to the drive carrier then pull it out. 5 Install a new 3.5-inch drive to the drive carrier then secure it with the three screws you have removed earlier.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 43 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 43 6 Insert the drive carrier with the newly-installed floppy drive into the drive bay. 7 Connect the IDE and floppy drive cables to the new drive. 8 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 32.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 44 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 44 3 Upgrading the system Installing a 5.25-inch storage device (optional) Note: If you are installing a new drive in an empty drive bay, skip steps 2 to 4. 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 31. 2 Disconnect the power and IDE cables from the old drive. 3 Press the release bracket on both sides of the drive carrier (1) before pulling it out from the chassis (2).
AA G701 - EN.book Page 45 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 45 5 Install a new 5.25-inch drive to the drive carrier then secure it with the eight screws you have removed earlier. 6 Insert the drive carrier with the newly-installed 5.25-inch drive into the drive bay. 7 Connect the power and IDE cables to the new drive. 8 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 32.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 46 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 46 3 Upgrading the system Upgrading the CPU This section includes instructions for removing and installing a CPU. To remove a CPU with heatsink Before you can install a new CPU in a socket, remove first any previously installed CPU from that socket. Important: Before removing a CPU from the mainboard, make sure to create a backup file of all important data. 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 31.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 47 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 47 To install a CPU with heatsink If only one CPU is to be installed, it must be installed in the CPU 1 socket; if such is the case, the CPU 2 socket no longer requires a termination module. 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 31. 2 Locate the CPU socket on the mainboard.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 48 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 48 3 Upgrading the system Upgrading the system memory This section includes instructions for removing and installing a memory module. Memory modules must be installed and removed in pairs, observing sequential slot positions. To remove a DIMM Before you can install a new DIMM in a socket, remove first any previously installed DIMM from that socket.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 49 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 49 To install a DIMM 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 31. 2 Locate the DIMM socket on the mainboard. 3 Open the clips on the socket. 4 Align then insert the DIMM into the socket (1). 5 Press the holding clips inward to lock the DIMM in place (2). Note: The DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 50 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 50 3 Upgrading the system Installing an expansion card This section explains how to install an expansion card. The onboard expansion slots supports PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) cards. Note: The illustrations used in this section shows the Altos G701 server chassis. To install an expansion card 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 31. 2 Locate an empty expansion slot on the mainboard.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 51 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 51 8 Insert the bracket with the card into the selected slot (4). 9 Press the PCI slot lock lever on the rear panel of the server. 10 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 32. Note: When you turn on the system, the BIOS setup automatically detects and assigns resources to the new device (applicable only to Plug-and-Play expansion cards).
AA G701 - EN.book Page 52 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 52 3 Upgrading the system Installing a redundant power supply module The Altos G701 server power subsystem consists of two hot-swappable power supply module bays that accept standard 450-watts power supply modules. The system comes bundled with only a single power supply module leaving one power supply module bay empty. You have the option to purchase an extra power supply module to provide your system with redundant power source.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 53 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 53 To install a redundant power supply module 1 Remove the screw securing the cover of the empty power supply module bay, then detach the cover. 2 Slide the power supply module into the empty bay until you feel resistance.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 54 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 54 3 Upgrading the system 3 Press the module handle to secure the power supply module to its bay. 4 Verify that the power indicators on both the main power supply and on the newly installed power supply are illuminated (green).
AA G701 - EN.book Page 55 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 55 Installing a hot-swappable HDD fan The Altos G700 series server accommodates two hot-swappable HDD fans. Note: The illustrations used in this section shows the Altos G701 server chassis. To remove a hot-swappable HDD fan Caution! To reduce the risk of personal injury, avoid contact with the fan when the blades are still moving. 1 Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface. 2 Detach the chassis panels and remove the air baffle.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 56 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 56 3 Upgrading the system To install a hot-swappable HDD fan 1 Detach the chassis panels and remove the air baffle. 2 Insert the fan in an empty fan bay then press it firmly in place. 3 Reinstall the air baffle and the chassis panels.
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AA G701 - EN.book Page 58 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and discusses how to configure the system by changing the settings of the BIOS parameters.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 59 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 59 BIOS setup BIOS setup is a hardware configuration program built into your system's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since most systems are already properly configured and optimized, there is no need to run this utility.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 60 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 60 4 BIOS setup Entering BIOS setup Power on the server to start the system POST (Power On Self Test) process. During bootup, press Ctrl-Alt-Esc to enter the BIOS setup screen. Note: You must press Ctrl-Alt-Esc while the system is booting. This key combination does not work during any other time.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 61 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 61 • Use the Enter key to display a submenu screen. Note: When a parameter is preceded by a (>), it means that a submenu screen is available. • Press F1 for General Help on using the BIOS setup. • Press F10 to save changes and close the BIOS setup. • Press Esc to close the BIOS setup. In the descriptive table following each of the screen illustrations, settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 62 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 62 4 BIOS setup Main The Main menu displays basic and important information about the system. These information is necessary for troubleshooting and may be required when asking for technical support. The last two parameters on the screen lets you define the system’s time and date settings. The real-time clock keeps the system date and time. After setting the date and time, you do not need to enter them every time you turn on the system.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 63 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 63 Parameter Description System Time Sets the time following the hour-minute-second format. Valid values for hour, minute, and second are: Hour: 00 to 23 Minute: 00 to 59 Second: 00 to 59 System Date Sets the date following the weekday-month-dayyear format.
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AA G701 - EN.book Page 66 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 66 4 BIOS setup Advanced The Advanced menu contains parameter values that define how the system behaves on startup. Warning! Be cautious in setting parameter values in the Advanced menu as any incorrect value may cause the system to malfunction. Press Enter to enter the submenu screen of the parameters shown in the screen below.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 67 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 67 Super I/O Configuration The Super I/O Configuration submenu lets you define the parameter settings for the system’s parallel and serial ports. Parameter Description Serial Port 1 (Address/IRQ) Serial port 1 address and IRQ (interrupt request) setting Parallel Port Address Sets a logical base address for the parallel port Parallel Port IRQ Assigns an IRQ for the parallel port.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 68 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 68 4 BIOS setup IDE Configuration The IDE Configuration submenu lets you define the parameter settings related to the hard disk/s. Parameter Description Onboard PCI IDE Controller Selects which system IDE controller to enable Primary IDE Master Press Enter to access the Primary IDE Master submenu. Primary IDE Slave Press Enter to access the Primary IDE Slave submenu.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 69 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 69 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave These items let you select the IDE hard disk parameters that the system supports. Parameter Description Device Type of IDE device Vendor Vendor of the selected IDE device Size Size of the selected device Type Driver type Option Auto CD-ROM ARMD Not Installed LBA/Large Mode Selects the hard disk drive translation method. For drivers with more than 504 MB, the LBA mode is necessary.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 70 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 70 4 BIOS setup Parameter Description Option Block Mode Enhances disk performance depending on the hard disk in use. Auto Disabled If you set this parameter to Auto, BIOS setup automatically detects if the installed hard disk drive supports the Block Mode function. If supported, it allows data transfer in blocks (multiple sectors) at a rate of 256 bytes per cycle.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 71 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 71 Floppy Configuration The Floppy Configuration submenu displays the type of floppy drive installed in the server. Parameter Description Option Floppy Drive A Floppy disk drive type 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch None 360 KB, 5.25-inch 1.2 MB, 5.25-inch 720 KB, 3.5-inch 2.88 MB, 3.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 72 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 72 4 BIOS setup PCI/PnP Configuration The PCI/PnP Configuration submenu lets you specify the settings for the PCI devices. Parameter Description Option Plug & Play OS When this parameter is set to Yes, BIOS setup initializes only PnP boot devices such as SCSI cards. No When set to No, the BIOS setup initializes all PnP boot and non-boot devices such as sound cards.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 73 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 73 Parameter Description Option Reset Configure Data BIOS setup stores the configuration data of Plug and Play devices in NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access Memory). No Yes When this parameter is set to Yes, current data is deleted and a new set of information is created during the next system bootup.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 74 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 74 4 BIOS setup Boot Settings Configuration The Boot Settings Configuration submenu lets you specify the preferred settings for system bootup.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 75 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 75 Parameter Description Option Quiet Boot Enables or disables the Quiet Boot function. When set to Enabled, BIOS setup is in graphical mode and displays only an identification logo during POST and while booting. After booting, the screen displays the operating system prompt (such as DOS) or logo (such as Windows 95). If any error occurs while booting, the system automatically switches to text mode.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 76 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 76 4 BIOS setup Parameter Description Option Wait for 'F1' if Error When this item is enabled you will be prompted to press F1 when an error is detected during boot up. Enabled MPS 1.4 Support If you enable this item, the system BIOS MP table will be compatible with MultiProcessor Specification version 1.4 . Enabled Memory Test If you enable this item, the system BIOS will read/write memory for testing.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 77 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 77 Event Log Configuration The Event Log Configuration submenu lets you specify the appropriate settings for the system’s event handling function. The system event log enables you to record and monitor events that occur in the system (e.g., system temperature changes, fan stops, etc.).
AA G701 - EN.book Page 78 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 78 4 BIOS setup Parameter Description Option Event Logging Enables or disables the event logging function of the system Enabled Clear All Event Logs When this item is set to Enabled, the event log is cleared and this parameter is set to Disabled for the next system bootup.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 79 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 79 Onboard Devices Configuration The Onboard Devices Configuration submenu lets you specify settings that are related to the system hardware.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 80 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 80 4 BIOS setup Remote Access Parameter Description Option Serial Port Number If we select COM1, it is outputting the local text display and accepting keyboard input from the serial port. COM1 COM2(via BMC) If we select COM2, it is outputting the local text display to remote via BMC and accepting keyboard input from the BMC. Serial Port Mode Sets the Baud Rate , Data bits, Parity and Stop bits of Serial Port.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 81 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 81 Power The Power menu allows you to configure the system’s power management feature. Parameter Description Option ACPI-aware O/S This parameter indicates whether the system’s OS support the ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) standard of power management. Yes When this parameter is enabled, it allows some OS, such as Windows 95/98, to implement APM (Advanced Power Management) functions.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 82 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 82 4 BIOS setup Parameter Description Option AC Power Failure Defines the power state to resume to after a system shutdown that is due to an interruption in AC power. Last State Stay Off When set to Last State, the system will return to the active power state prior to shutdown. When set to Stay Off, the system remains off after power shutdown. Power Button Mode When set to On/Off, the power button serves as a standard on/off button.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 83 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 83 Boot The Boot menu allows you to specify the preferred settings during system bootup. Press Enter to enter the submenu screen of the parameters shown in the screen below.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 84 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 84 4 BIOS setup Boot Device Priority The Boot Device Priority submenu lets you specify the boot search sequence during the POST process. BIOS setup will display an error message if the drive(s) specified is not bootable. Parameter Description 1st Boot Device Sets the device from which the system will first attempt to boot up. 2nd Boot Device Sets the device from which the system will attempt to boot up when the first attempt failed.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 85 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 85 Hard Disk Drives The Hard Disk Drives submenu lets you specify the devices that will be considered as the primary and secondary hard drives. Parameter Description 1st Hard Drive Sets the device to be considered the primary hard drive. 2nd Hard Drive Sets the device to be considered the secondary hard drive.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 86 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 86 4 BIOS setup Removable Devices The Removable Devices submenu displays the type of removable devices available in the system.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 87 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 87 ATAPI CD-ROM Drives The ATAPI (Advanced Technology Attachment Packet Interface) CD-ROM submenu displays the type of ATAPI CD-ROM available in the system.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 88 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 88 4 BIOS setup Security The Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords. Parameter Description Option Supervisor Password Prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS setup Not Installed User Password Secures your system against unauthorized use. Once you set this password, you have to type it whenever you boot the system.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 89 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 89 Parameter Description Clear User Password Press Enter to remove the User password. Option To set a Supervisor/User password 1 Use the up/down keys to highlight a password parameter (Supervisor Password or User Password) then press Enter. A password box will appear. 2 Type a password then press Enter. The password may consist of up to six alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).
AA G701 - EN.book Page 90 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 90 4 BIOS setup Exit The Exit menu displays the various options to quit from the BIOS setup. Highlight any of the exit options then press Enter. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Saves changes made and close the BIOS setup Exit Discarding Changes Discards changes made and close the BIOS setup Load Optimal Defaults Loads the optimal settings for all BIOS setup parameters.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 91 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 91 Parameter Description Load Failsafe Defaults Loads the failsafe settings for all BIOS parameters. Discard Changes Discards all changes made on the BIOS setup. Failsafe settings, compared to the optimal settings, are not quite as demanding in terms of resources consumption so you can be sure to have a stable system performance even if you are using low-grade components.
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AA G701 - EN.book Page 94 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM This appendix shows you how to install the ASM and RDM software package.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 95 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 95 Installing ASM Acer Server Manager (ASM) consists of the ASM Console , ASM Management Server and the ASM Agent. These threes components are both required to perform server management tasks. System requirements ASM requires TCP/IP connectivity between the ASM Console, ASM Management Server and the ASM Agent.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 96 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 96 Appendix A ASM & RDM quick installation guide System setup Make sure that your system meets the requirements listed above before proceeding. You may also want to change your screen to 800 x 600 resolution or higher for optimum viewing. 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.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 97 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 97 You can choose the default location “C:\Program Files\Acer”, or specify another location. 5 Next screen allows you to choose the proper components you want to install, choose the “ASM Management Server”. 6 Click on “Next”, and follow the wizard to finish the procedure. Installing ASM Console To install ASM Console: 1 Log in to the managed server using the Administrator account.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 98 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 98 Appendix A ASM & RDM quick installation guide Installing RDM Remote Diagnostics Manager (RDM) consists of the RDM Console and the RDM Agent. RDM agent is preinstalled in any Acer Altos series server with a BMC (Baseboard Management Controller) board. System requirements RDM requires that a BMC board be installed in the managed server; otherwise, RDM Console will not be able to locate the managed server.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 99 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 99 4 Follow all onscreen instructions to complete installation. - or Under the ASM installation sequence, select the RDM installation option. For detailed instructions on installing the RDM Console software, refer to the RDM User’s manual. To launch the program, on the Windows taskbar click on the Start button, point to Programs, select Acer Server Management Suite then click RDM.
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AA G701 - EN.book Page 100 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM This appendix shows you how to install the ASM and RDM software package.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 101 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 105 System rack installation Aside from its tower configuration, the Altos G701 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 rack-model design. To purchase a rack mount kit, contact your local Acer representative or order directly from http://www.acer.com. The figure below shows the Altos G701 server in a rack-mount position.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 102 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 102 Appendix B 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 5U 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).
AA G701 - EN.book Page 103 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 103 Screw types for rack installation The following screws are used in the assembly of the Acer Altos G701 and other rack-mountable components. Screw type and part number Figure Usage #8-32 x 0.25 inch Securing the inner mounting rails to the server M4 x L8 Securing the mounting brackets to the inner sliding piece 86.6A536.8R0 Washer 88.21341.605 Nut 87.11042.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 104 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 104 Appendix B Rack installation guide Installing cage nuts Cage nuts are use to secure systems and other components to the vertical rails in the rack. To install cage nuts: 1 Insert the lower lip of the cage nut over the bottom of the opening at the back of a rail. 2 Insert the small end of the cage-nut installation tool through the opening in front of the rail and hook the tool over the top lip of the cage nut as shown below.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 105 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 105 Installing the system into the rack To install the system into the rack: 1 Remove the front bezel from the server. Refer to “Removing the front bezel” on page 33 for instructions. 2 Remove the top panel of the server. 3 (1) Use a screw driver to remove the two rear screws holding the top panel to the chassis. (2) Slide the top panel backward to detach it from the chassis. Remove the rubber foot stands from the server.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 106 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 106 Appendix B Rack installation guide (3) Pull out the rubber stands from the server. There are two sets of rack bracket and mounting rail. The rack brackets are used to attached the mounting rails to the server. Each bracket is composed of three pieces: a detachable inner rail and a fixed middle and outer rails. The mounting rails allow the system to slide in and out of the rackmount for maintenance purposes.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 107 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 107 Do the same thing to the other rack bracket. 5 Attach the inner rails to the top and bottom side of the server. (1) Align the inner rail to the five screw holes located on the bottom side of the server. (2) Secure the rail to the server using M4 x L5 screws. Attach the other inner rail to the top side of the server.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 108 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 108 Appendix B Rack installation guide 6 Attach the two side handles to the server using four hex head screws for each handle. 7 Set the server aside. 8 Attach the rack brackets to the mounting rails. a Align the rack brackets to the mounting rail until the six screw holes become visible. b Secure the rack bracket to the mounting rail using M4 x L8 screws.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 109 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 109 Attach the other rack bracket to the remaining mounting rail. 9 Install the mounting rails to the rack using four M6 x L10 screws for each mounting rail.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 110 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 110 Appendix B Rack installation guide 10 Extend the middle sliding piece of each mounting rail forward until it clicks. 11 Install the server into the rack by first carefully aligning the inner rails attached to the server with the mounting rails on the rack. (1) Press the release latch on both sides of the server. (2) Slide the server into the rack then push the server into the rack until it clicks.
AA G701 - EN.book Page 111 Monday, March 17, 2003 4:24 PM 111 Caution! To avoid personal injury, care should be taken when pressing the component rail release latches and sliding the component into the rack.
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