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  • Page 1 Acer Altos G510 series User’s guide...
  • Page 2 Serial Number: ___________________________________ Purchase Date: ___________________________________ Place of Purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other company’s product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Fcc Notice

    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 B equipment 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.

  • Page 4: Laser Compliance Statement

    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.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use this product near water.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Notices FCC notice Laser compliance statement Important safety instructions 1 System tour Features summary External and internal structure Front bezel Front panel Rear panel Internal components System boards Mainboard layout Hot Plug HDD Cage backplane board layout 2 System setup Setting up the system Preinstallation requirements Connecting peripherals...
  • Page 8 To remove the front bezel To remove the inner (front) panel To remove the side panel Configuring the Hot Plug HDD cage To remove the Hot Plug HDD cage To install a hard disk into the Hot Plug HDD cage hard disk carrier To install the Hot Plug HDD cage Configuring the non-Hot Plug HDD cable cage...
  • Page 9 Boot Boot Device Priority Hard Disk Drives Removable Devices ATAPI CD-ROM Devices Security To set a Supervisor/User password To change the Supervisor/User password To remove the User password Exit Appendix A: ASM Quick Installation Guide Installing ASM System requirements System setup Appendix B: Altos G510 Rack Installation Guide107 System rack installation Screw types for rack installation...

  • Page 11: System Tour

    1 System tour...
  • Page 12 The Acer Altos G510 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.

  • Page 13: Features Summary

    Features summary Highlighted below are the system’s key features: ® • Single or dual Intel • ServerWorks GC-SL core logic chipset consisting of three distinct components: • CMIC SL - north/host bridge • CSB5 - south bridge • CIOB-X2 - I/O bridge •...

  • Page 14: External And Internal Structure

    External and internal structure Front bezel Note: One pair of system keys are provided (attached to the rear panel of the system). Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all front bezel features indicated on the table below apply to both the Altos G510 and Altos G510 Basic models.
  • Page 15 Description System fault indicator Hard disk fault indicator (for Altos G510 model only) Security keylock Front bezel...

  • Page 16: Front Panel

    1 System tour Front panel Altos G510 model Altos G510 Basic model...
  • Page 17 Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all front panel features indicated on the table below apply to both the Altos G510 and Altos G510 Basic models. Description CD-ROM drive Stop/Eject button CD-ROM drive activity indicator CD-ROM drive Volume control CD-ROM drive Headphone/Earphone port 5.25-inch half-height bay Altos G510 - Hot Plug HDD cage Altos G510 Basic - non-Hot Plug HDD cable cage...
  • Page 18 Description Hot Plug HDD power indicator Hot Plug HDD access indicator 1 This indicator lights up green to indicate HDD power on and lights up in red when a HDD fault occurs. 2 This indicator lights up green to indicate drive access. Note: During Rebuild, lights flash alternately red and green.

  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    Rear panel Altos G510 model Altos G510 Basic model...
  • Page 20 Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all rear panel features indicated on the table below apply to both the Altos G510 and Altos G510 Basic models. Icon Description Altos G510 model - Main power supply unit Altos G510 Basic model - Standard 450-watts PSU PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port USB ports...
  • Page 21 Icon Description Rear system fan Ventilation slots N kL^=çå=^äíçë=dRNM=çê=dRNM=_~ëáÅ=ãçÇÉäK=oÉëÉêîÉÇ=Ñçê=ÑìíìêÉ=ãçÇÉäëK O qÜáë=áåÇáÅ~íçê=ïáää=äáÖÜí=ìé=ÖêÉÉå=ïÜÉå=íÜÉ=éçïÉê=ëìééäó=ãçÇìäÉ=áë=ÑìåÅíáçåáåÖ=éêçéÉêäóK P qÜáë=áåÇáÅ~íçê=ïáää=äáÖÜí=ìé=~ãÄÉê=ïÜÉå=íÜÉ=éçïÉê=ëìééäó=ãçÇìäÉ=çê=~åó=mpr=áåíÉêå~ä=Ñ~å Ñ~áäëK Q qÜáë=áåÇáÅ~íçê=ïáää=äáÖÜí=ìé=ÖêÉÉå=ïÜÉå=íÜÉ=áåéìí=îçäí~ÖÉ=áë=ïáíÜáå=íÜÉ=^`=áåéìí=îçäí~ÖÉ ê~åÖÉK=...

  • Page 22: Internal Components

    1 System tour Internal components Altos G510 model Altos G510 Basic model...
  • Page 23 Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all internal components indicated on the table below apply to both the Altos G510 and Altos G510 Basic models. Description Altos G510 model - Power supply module bay for redundant Altos G510 Basic model - Standard 450-watts PSU Rear system fan Rear system fan release latch PCI bus slot...

  • Page 24: System Boards

    1 System tour System boards Mainboard layout The mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. It should look like the figure shown below...
  • Page 25 Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all mainboard features indicated on the table below apply to both the Altos G510 and Altos G510 Basic models. Item Description Battery Buzzer +12V power connector ATX power connector USB ports VGA/monitor port COM1 Serial port CPU1 and CPU2 CPU sockets DM1 - DM4...
  • Page 26 Item Description CPU 1 fan connector Front fan connector CPU 2 fan connector Rear system fan connector Power supply mangement cable connector (connected to PDB board) IPMB connector SCSI HDD management cable connector (conneted to Hot Plug HDD cage backplane board) JP10 Connector for Remote Management Card (RMC) Power On/Off connector for RMC...
  • Page 27 Item Description LSI 53C1020 SCSI Chipset ServerWorks CIOBx2 chipsets (I/O bridge) ATI Rage XL VGA chipset ServerWorks CSB5 chipset (south bridge) Flash BIOS PC87414 SIO - Super I/O chipset Video RAM USB1 USB connector VRM9.1 Onboard VRMs (Voltage Regulator Module)

  • Page 28: Hot Plug Hdd Cage Backplane Board Layout

    Hot Plug HDD Cage backplane board layout Note: The Hot Plug HDD cage board feature is only applicable to the Altos G510 model. Label Description 122-pin SAF-TE connector 80-pin SCSI HDD connector 68-pin SCSI HDD connector SCSI HDD management cable connector (I bus) Power connector 1 System tour...

  • Page 29: System Setup

    2 System setup...
  • Page 30 2 System setup This chapter gives you instructions on how to set up the system. Procedures on how to connect peripherals are also explained.

  • Page 31: Setting Up The System

    TV transmitters, etc. Checking the package contents Check the following items from the package: • Acer Altos G510 series system • Acer Altos G510 series User’s guide • Acer EasyBUILD • Acer Altos G510 series Accessory box •...

  • Page 32: Connecting Peripherals

    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 25. Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all illustrations shown in this section show the Altos G510 server chassis.

  • Page 33: To Connect The Ps/2 Mouse

    To connect the PS/2 mouse Plug the PS/2 mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port (green port) located on the rear panel of the server.

  • Page 34: To Connect The Vga Monitor

    2 System setup To connect the VGA monitor To connect the VGA monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the VGA/monitor port (blue port) located on the rear panel of the server.

  • Page 35: To Connect A Printer

    To connect a printer The system supports both parallel and serial printers. To connect a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel/ printer port (burgundy port) located on the rear panel of the server. Note: If you are using a USB printer, connect the printer cable into the USB port located on the server’s rear panel.

  • Page 36: To Connect The Power Cable

    2 System setup To connect 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.

  • Page 37: Turning On The System

    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.

  • Page 38: Power-On Problems

    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.

  • Page 39: Operating System Configuration

    Operating system configuration The Acer Altos G510 series server comes with Acer EasyBUILD allows you to conveniently install your choice of operating system. To start using EasyBUILD, follow the steps below. Locate the EasyBUILD System CD included in the system package.

  • Page 40: Network Connection

    Network connection The server has one 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Etherned LAN port located on the rear panel for fast network connection. To connect to the network, simply plug the network cable into the Gigabit LAN port Note: The illustration below shows the Altos G510 server chassis. Note: Consult the operating system manual for information on how to configure the network setup.

  • Page 41: Tower-To-Rack Option

    Tower-to-rack option Aside from its tower configuration, the Acer Altos G510 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.

  • Page 42: Turning Off The System

    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.
  • Page 44 2 System setup...

  • Page 45: Upgrading The System

    3 Upgrading the system...
  • Page 46 3 Upgrading the system This chapter discusses the precautionary measures and installation procedures you need to know when upgrading the system.

  • Page 47: Upgrading The System

    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.

  • Page 48: Post-Installation Instructions

    Open the system according to the instructions on page 39. Follow the ESD precautions described in this section when handling a server component. 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.

  • Page 49: Opening The Server

    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 37. You need to open the server before you can install additional components.

  • Page 50: To Remove The Front Bezel

    To remove the front bezel The front bezel is attached to the chassis by screwless hinges. To remove the front bezel: Unlock the door with the key (when necessary). Open it to more than a 45° angle. Lift it up a little (1), then move it away from the chassis (2). 3 Upgrading the system...

  • Page 51: To Remove The Inner (Front) Panel

    To remove the inner (front) panel The inner front panel is attached to the chassis by thumb latches at the top and screwless hinges at the bottom. To remove the inner front panel: Simultaneously slide the two thumb catches at the top to release the latches.

  • Page 52: To Remove The Side Panel

    To remove the side panel The side panel is attached to the server by three (non-removeable) thumbscrews. To remove the side panel: Loosen the three thumbscrews located at the end of the left panel closest to the front panel (1). Slide the left panel slightly forward (2), then upward (3) before detaching it from the chassis (4).
  • Page 53 To remove the air baffle Remove the air baffle to allow easy access to the motherboard and system components. Follow the steps below to remove the air baffle: Press the release latches on both ends of the air baffle. 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.

  • Page 54: Configuring The Hot Plug Hdd Cage

    Configuring the Hot Plug HDD cage This section includes instructions for removing and installing the Hot Plug HDD cage as well as procedures on how to install a hard disk into the cage’s hard disk carrier. Note: The Hot Plug HDD cage feature is only applicable to the Altos G510 model.

  • Page 55: To Install A Hard Disk Into The Hot Plug Hdd Cage Hard Disk Carrier

    Pull the cage from the chassis (2). To install a hard disk into the Hot Plug HDD cage hard disk carrier Note: You need not remove the Hot Plut HDD cage from the chassis to install a hard disk into the cage’s hard disk carrier. Press your finger to the SCSI HDD release lever (1), then pull out the hard disk carrier from the cage (2).
  • Page 56 Remove the four screws to open the hard disk carrier. Keep the screws for later use. When applicable, pull out any previously installed hard disk. Install a hard disk in the hard disk carrier then secure it with the four screws you have removed earlier. Insert the hard disk carrier into the cage with the lever still extended.

  • Page 57: To Install The Hot Plug Hdd Cage

    To install the Hot Plug HDD cage Detach the chassis panels and remove the air baffle. Connect the following cables to the SCSI backplane board: SCSI cable SCSI HDD 6 pin management cable SCSI HDD power cable Insert the Hot Plug HDD cage into the housing (1), then tighten the four thumbscrews to secure it to the chassis (2).
  • Page 58 3 Upgrading the system Reinstall the air baffle and the chassis panels.

  • Page 59: Configuring The Non-Hot Plug Hdd Cable Cage

    Configuring the non-Hot Plug HDD cable cage This section includes instructions for removing and installing the HDD cable cage as well as procedures on how to install a hard disk into the cage. Note: The HDD cable cage feature is only applicable to the Altos G510 Basic model.

  • Page 60: To Install A Hard Disk Into The Hdd Cable Cage

    Pull the HDD cable cage from the chassis. To install a hard disk into the HDD cable cage Remove the HDD cable cage from the chassis. Refer to the instructions in the preceding section. Remove the four screws that secure a previously installed hard disk to the cage then pull it out.

  • Page 61: To Install The Scsi Cable Cage

    To install the SCSI cable cage Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it. Unplug all cables from the power outlets. Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface. Remove the front bezel, inner front panel, side panel, and air baffle.

  • Page 62: Installing And Removing Storage Devices

    Installing and removing storage devices The system supports one 3.5-inch and two 5.25-inch internal storage devices. The system comes pre-installed with a floppy drive and a CD- ROM drive. The empty 5.25-inch half-height bay allows you to install additional drives such as another CD-ROM drive or a tape drive. To replace the 3.5-inch floppy drive Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 37.
  • Page 63 Remove the four screws that hold the old drive to the drive carrier then pull it out. Install a new 3.5-inch drive in the drive carrier then secure it with the four screws you removed in the previous step.

  • Page 64: To Install A 5.25-Inch Storage Device

    Insert the drive carrier with the newly-installed floppy drive into the drive bay. Connect the floppy drive and 4-pin power cables to the new drive. Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 38. To install a 5.25-inch storage device Note: If you are installing a new drive in an empty drive bay, skip steps 2 to 4.
  • Page 65 Loosen and remove the two screws from each side of the CD-ROM drive (1) before pulling it from the chassis (2). Insert the CD-ROM drive into the drive bay and secure it with the screws you removed in the previous step. Connect the power and IDE cables to the new drive.

  • Page 66: Upgrading The Cpu

    Upgrading the CPU This section includes instructions for removing and installing a CPU. To remove a CPU with heatsink Before installing 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.
  • Page 67 Warning! The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands.

  • Page 68: Processor Sequence

    Processor Sequence 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. When installing multiple processors, install them in the order shown below.
  • Page 69 place. Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 38.

  • Page 70: Upgrading The System Memory

    Upgrading the system memory This section includes instructions for removing and installing a memory module. To remove a DIMM Before installing a new DIMM in a socket, remove first any previously installed DIMM from that socket. Important: Before removing any DIMM from the mainboard, make sure to create a backup file of all important data.

  • Page 71: To Install A Dimm

    To install a DIMM Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 37. Locate the DIMM socket on the mainboard. Open the clips on the socket. Align then insert the DIMM into the socket (1). Press the holding clips inward to lock the DIMM in place (2). DIMM must be installted in the following order: DM1.

  • Page 72: Installing An Expansion Card

    Installing an expansion card This section explains how to install an expansion card. The onboard expansion slots support PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) cards. Note: The BIOS setup automatically detects and assigns resources to the new device (applicable only to Plug-and-Play expansion cards).
  • Page 73 Align the card in the empty slot on the mainboard. Make sure that the card is properly seated. Insert the bracket with the card into the selected slot (1). Secure the card with the bracket screw removed in step 3 above (2).

  • Page 74: Installing A Redundant Power Supply Module

    Installing a redundant power supply module The Altos G510 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.

  • Page 75: To Install A Redundant Power Supply Module

    To install a redundant power supply module Remove the screw securing the cover of the empty optional power supply module bay, then remove the cover. Slide the redundant power supply module into the empty bay until you feel resistance.
  • Page 76 Press the module handle to secure the power supply module to the bay. Verify that the power indicators on both the main power supply and on the newly installed redundant power supply are illuminated (green). 3 Upgrading the system...
  • Page 78 3 Upgrading the system...

  • Page 79: Bios Setup

    4 BIOS setup...
  • Page 80 This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and discusses how to configure the system by changing the settings of the BIOS parameters.

  • Page 81: Bios Setup

    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. You will need to run this utility under the following conditions: •...

  • Page 82: Entering 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. There are several tabs on the setup screen corresponding to the six major BIOS menus: •...
  • Page 83 • 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. •...

  • Page 84: Main

    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.
  • Page 85 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-day- year format. Valid values for weekday, month, day, and year are: Weekday: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Month: 1to 12.

  • Page 86: Advanced

    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.

  • Page 87: Super I/O Configuration

    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 Serial port 1 address and IRQ (interrupt request) setting (Address/IRQ) Parallel Port Sets a logical base address for the parallel port Address Parallel Port Assigns an IRQ for the parallel port.

  • Page 88: Ide Configuration

    Parameter Description ECP Mode DMA Assigns a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel for the Channel ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) parallel port function. This parameter is configurable only if you select ECP as the operation mode. IDE Configuration The IDE Configuration submenu lets you define the parameter settings related to the hard disk/s.
  • Page 89 Parameter Description Secondary IDE Press Enter to access the Secondary IDE Master submenu. Master Secondary IDE Press Enter to access the Secondary IDE Slave submenu. Slave Hard Disk Enables or disables the hard disk write protect function Write Protect Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave These items let you select the IDE hard disk parameters that the system supports.
  • Page 90 Parameter Description Size Size of the selected device Type Driver type LBA/Large Selects the hard disk drive translation Mode method. For drivers with more than 504 MB, the LBA mode is necessary. Block Mode Enhances disk performance depending on the hard disk in use. If you set this parameter to Auto, BIOS setup automatically detects if the installed hard disk drive supports the...
  • Page 91 Parameter Description S.M.A.R.T Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T (Self- Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology) function of the internal hard disk. If 'Auto' is selected, BIOS setup will enable the S.M.A.R.T function if the driver supports it. 32-bit Data Enables or disables the 32-bit data Transfer transfer function ARMD...

  • Page 92: Floppy Configuration

    Floppy Configuration The Floppy Configuration submenu displays the type of floppy drive installed in the server. Parameter Description Floppy Drive A Floppy disk drive type 4 BIOS setup Option 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch None...

  • Page 93: Pci/Pnp Configuration

    PCI/PnP Configuration The PCI/PnP Configuration submenu lets you specify the settings for the PCI devices. Parameter Description Plug & Play OS When this parameter is set to Yes, BIOS setup initializes only PnP boot devices such as SCSI cards. When set to No, the BIOS setup initializes all PnP boot and non-boot devices such as sound cards.
  • Page 94 Parameter Description Reset BIOS setup stores the configuration data of Configure Data Plug and Play devices in NVRAM (Non-vola- tile Random Access Memory). When this parameter is set to Yes, current data is deleted and a new set of informa- tion is created during the next system bootup.

  • Page 95: Boot Settings Configuration

    Boot Settings Configuration The Boot Settings Configuration submenu lets you specify the preferred settings for system bootup. A d v a n c e d B o o t S e t t i n g s C o n f i g u r a t i o n _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Q u i c k B o o t Q u i e t B o o t...
  • Page 96 Parameter Description Quiet Boot Enables or disables the Quiet Boot func- tion. When set to Enabled, BIOS setup is in graphical mode and displays only an iden- tification logo during POST and while booting. After booting, the screen displays the operating system prompt (such as DOS) or logo (such as Windows).

  • Page 97: Event Log Configuration

    Parameter Description Wait for 'F1' if When this item is enabled you will be Error prompted to press F1 when an error is detected during boot up. MPS 1.4 If you enable this item, the system BIOS MP Support table will be compatible with MultiProcessor Specification version 1.4 .
  • Page 98 Advanced ASF Information ____________________________________________________ ASF Specification Version Event Logging Clear All Event Logs > View Event Log Event Control Interface BIOS POST Event Logging ECC Event Logging PCI Device Event Logging AC Power Lost/Recovery Intrusion Event Logging Clear Intrusion Status Reset Reduction Memory V02.03 ©Copyright 1985-2000, American Megatrends Inc.
  • Page 99 Parameter Description ECC Event ECC (Error Correcting Code) tests the accu- Logging racy of data as it passes in and out of mem- ory. When this parameter is enabled, single-bit and multi-bit memory errors will be recorded in the event log. PCI Device PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) is Event Logging...

  • Page 100: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Onboard Devices Configuration The Onboard Devices Configuration submenu lets you specify settings that are related to the system hardware. Parameter Description Onboard LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller Onboard SCSI Enables or disables the onboard SCSI Controller controller Onboard PCI Enables or disables the onboard PCI VGA controller...

  • Page 101: Power

    Power The Power menu allows you to configure the system’s power management feature. Parameter Description ACPI-aware O/S This parameter indicates whether the sys- tem’s OS support the ACPI (Advanced Con- figuration and Power Interface) standard of power management. Power When this parameter is enabled, it allows Management some OS, such as Windows 95/98, to imple- ment APM (Advanced Power Manage-...
  • Page 102 Parameter Description AC Power Defines the power state to resume to after Failure a system shutdown that is due to an inter- ruption in AC power. When set to Last State, the system will return to the active power state prior to shutdown.

  • Page 103: Boot

    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. Boot Device Priority The Boot Device Priority submenu lets you specify the boot search sequence during the POST process.
  • Page 104 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. 3rd Boot Device Sets the device from which the system will attempt to boot up when the first and second attempts failed.

  • Page 105: Hard Disk Drives

    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.

  • Page 106: Removable Devices

    4 BIOS setup Removable Devices The Removable Devices submenu displays the type of removable devices available in the system.

  • Page 107: Atapi Cd-Rom Devices

    ATAPI CD-ROM Devices The ATAPI (Advanced Technology Attachment Packet Interface) CD-ROM submenu displays the type of ATAPI CD-ROM available in the system. ATAPI CDROM [IDE SECONDARY MASTER - xxx] V02.03 ©Copyright 1985-2000, American Megatrends Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.

  • Page 108: Security

    Security The Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords. Parameter Description Supervisor Prevents unauthorized access to the Password BIOS setup User Password Secures your system against unautho- rized use. Once you set this pass- word, you have to type it whenever you boot the system.

  • Page 109: To Set A Supervisor/User Password

    Parameter Description Clear User Press Enter to remove the User pass- Password word. To set a Supervisor/User password Use the up/down keys to highlight a password parameter (Supervisor Password or User Password) then press Enter. A password box will appear. Type a password then press Enter.

  • Page 110: Exit

    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 Saves changes made and close the BIOS setup Changes Exit Discarding Discards changes made and close the BIOS setup Changes Load Optimal Loads the optimal settings for all BIOS setup parameters.
  • Page 111 Parameter Description Load Failsafe Loads the failsafe settings for all BIOS parameters. Defaults Failsafe settings, compared to the optimal settings, are not quite as demanding in terms of resources consump- tion so you can be sure to have a stable system perfor- mance even if you are using low-grade components.
  • Page 112 4 BIOS setup...

  • Page 113: Appendix A: Asm Quick Installation Guide

    Appendix A: ASM Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 114 This appendix shows you how to install the ASM software package.

  • Page 115: Installing Asm

    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.
  • Page 116 For detailed instructions on installing ASM Agent, refer to the ASM 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 ASM Agent. Installing ASM Console...

  • Page 117: Appendix B: Altos G510 Rack Installation Guide107

    Appendix B: Altos G510 Rack Installation Guide...
  • Page 118 This appendix shows you how to install the optional rack mount kit for Acer Altos G510.

  • Page 119: System Rack Installation

    A rack mount kit is available for customers who want to mount a server tower system in a server rack. To purchase a rack mount kit, contact your local Acer representative or order directly from Acer.com.
  • Page 120 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).

  • Page 121: Screw Types For Rack Installation

    Screw types for rack installation The following screws are used in the mounting process for the Acer Altos G510 and other rack-mount components. Screw type #8-32 x 0.25 inch Hex head #6-32 0.25 inch M4 x L8 M4 nut M6 x L10...

  • Page 122: Installing The System Into The Rack

    Installing the system into the rack To install the system into the rack: Remove the front bezel from the server. Refer to page 40 for detailed instructions. Remove the top panel of the server. Remove the two rear screws that secure the top panel to the chassis.
  • Page 123 Gently twist and pull the stands from the server. The Rack Mount Kit contains two sets of rack brackets and mounting rails. The rack brackets attach the mounting rails to the server. Each bracket is composed of three pieces: a detachable inner rail and a fixed middle and outer rails.
  • Page 124 Do the same thing with the other rack bracket. Attach the inner rails to the top and bottom (sides) of the server with the release catches toward the front of the system. Align the inner rail to the five screw holes located on the bottom of the server.
  • Page 125 Attach the two side handles to the server using two hex head (2 on page 113) screws for each handle. Set the server aside. Attach the rack brackets to the mounting rails. Align the rack brackets to the mounting rail until the six screw holes become visible.

  • Page 126: Installing Cage Nuts

    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. Install the mounting rails to the rack using four M6 x L10 (4 on page 113) screws and cage nuts (two at each end) for each mounting rail.
  • Page 128 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 fully extended middle mounting rails on the rack. Press the release latch on both sides of the server.
  • Page 129 Caution! To avoid personal injury, care should be taken when pressing the component rail release latches and sliding the component into the rack. 12 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. Attach the cable arm to the back of the!server!with!two! M4 x L8!(3 on page 113) screws and two nuts.
  • Page 130 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 (4 on page 113) screws. Insert the power, peripheral and networking cables into the appropriate ports.
  • Page 131 The cable arm will protect the cables when the system is being moved into or out of the server rack.
  • Page 132 Appendix B: Altos G510 Rack Installation Guide...

  • Page 133: Index

    Index Acer Server Manager (ASM) system requirements ASM Agent ASM Console system setup install ASM Agent install ASM Console BIOS setup Advanced Boot Settings Configuration Event Log Configuration Floppy Configuration IDE Configuration Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave Onboard Devices Configu- ration PCI/PnP Configuration...

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