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  • Page 1 Acer Altos G700 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 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.

  • 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 2 System setup Setting up the system Preinstallation requirements Connecting peripherals Connecting the PS/2 keyboard Connecting the PS/2 mouse Connecting the VGA monitor...
  • Page 8 viii Installation precautions Opening the server Opening the front bezel Removing the front bezel Removing the side panel Removing the air baffle Configuring the hot-swappable BPL4 cage Removing the BPL4 cage Installing a hard disk into the BPL4 cage hard disk carrier Installing the BPL4 cage Configuring the SCSI cable cage Removing the SCSI cable cage...
  • Page 9 Event Log Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Power 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 and RDM quick installation guide Installing ASM System requirements System setup...

  • Page 11: System Tour

    1 System tour...
  • Page 12 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.

  • Page 13: Features Summary

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

  • Page 14: External And Internal Structure

    1 System tour External and internal structure Front bezel Note: One pair of system keys are provided inside the accessory box. . Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all front bezel features indicated on the table below apply to both the Altos G700 and Altos G700 Basic models.
  • Page 15 Description System fault indicator Hard disk fault indicator (for Altos G700 model only) Security keylock Front bezel...

  • Page 16: Front Panel

    1 System tour Front panel Altos G700 model Altos G700 Basic model...
  • Page 17 Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all front panel features indicated on the table below apply to both the Altos G700 and Altos G700 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 bays HDD carrier (for Altos G700 model only) Altos G700 - BPL4 cages...
  • Page 18 1 System tour Description Hot-swap HDD power indicator (for Altos G700 model only) Hot-swap HDD access indicator (for Altos G700 model only) N qÜáë=áåÇáÅ~íçê=äáÖÜíë=ìé=ÖêÉÉå=íç=áåÇáÅ~íÉ=eaa=éçïÉê=çåK== O qÜáë= áåÇáÅ~íçê= äáÖÜíë= ìé= ÖêÉÉå= íç= áåÇáÅ~íÉ= ÇêáîÉ= ~ÅÅÉëë= ~åÇ= äáÖÜí= ìé= ~ãÄÉê= ïÜÉå= ~å eaa=Ñ~ìäí=çÅÅìêëK...

  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    Rear panel Altos G700 model Altos G700 Basic model...
  • Page 20 1 System tour Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all rear panel features indicated on the table below apply to both the Altos G700 and Altos G700 Basic models. Icon Description Altos G700 model - Main power supply indicator Altos G700 Basic model - Standard 450-watts PSU Main power supply fail indicator (for Altos G700 model only) Main power supply AC power indicator...
  • Page 21 Icon Description Altos G700 model - Power supply module bay for redundant PSU Altos G700 Basic model - Cable socket for standard 450-watts PSU Rear system fan PCI slot lock lever Ventilation slots N qÜáë=áåÇáÅ~íçê=ïáää=äáÖÜí=ìé=ÖêÉÉå=ïÜÉå=íÜÉ=éçïÉê=ëìééäó=ãçÇìäÉ=áë=ÑìåÅíáçåáåÖ= éêçéÉêäóK O qÜáë=áåÇáÅ~íçê=ïáää=äáÖÜí=ìé=~ãÄÉê=ïÜÉå=íÜÉ=éçïÉê=ëìééäó=ãçÇìäÉ=çê=~åó=mpr=áåíÉêå~ä=Ñ~å Ñ~áäëK P qÜáë=áåÇáÅ~íçê=ïáää=äáÖÜí=ìé=ÖêÉÉå=ïÜÉå=íÜÉ=áåéìí=îçäí~ÖÉ=ãÉÉíë=íÜÉ=êÉèìáêÉãÉåíë=çÑ=íÜÉ ^`=áåéìí=îçäí~ÖÉ=ê~åÖÉK= Q oÉëÉêîÉÇ=Ñçê=oajK R qÜçìÖÜ=íÜÉ=ëóëíÉã=ëìééçêíë=íïç=ÜçíJëï~éé~ÄäÉ=éçïÉê=ëìééäó=ãçÇìäÉ=Ä~óëI=íÜÉ=ëóëíÉã...

  • Page 22: Internal Components

    1 System tour Internal components Altos G700 model Altos G700 Basic model...
  • Page 23 Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all internal components indicated on the table below apply to both the Altos G700 and Altos G700 Basic models. Description Altos G700 model - Power supply module bay for redundant Altos G700 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 G700 and Altos G700 Basic models. Item Description Battery Buzzer +12V power connector ATX power connector Upper: RDM LAN port (10/100 Mbps) Lower: USB ports VGA/monitor port COM1 Serial port...
  • Page 26 1 System tour Item Description Wake on LAN connector CPU 1 fan connector Rear system fan connector CPU 2 fan connector JF5 and JF6 System Front Fan 2 and 1 Fan Pin out #1 +12V Sense Pulse Power supply connector SCSI backplane connector (for Altos G700 model only) Upper: PS/2 mouse port...
  • Page 27 Item Description U62 and U79 ServerWorks GC LE CIOBx2 chipset (I/O bridge) ATI Rage XL VGA chipset Video RAM BIOS chipset ServerWorks GC LE CSB5 chipset (south bridge) PC87417 SIO - Super I/O chipset USB1 USB connector VRM1 Onboard VRMs (Voltage Regulator Module)

  • Page 28: Bpl4 Board Layout

    1 System tour BPL4 board layout Note: The BPL4 board feature is only applicable to the Altos G700 model.
  • Page 29 Label Description 122-pin SAF-TE connector Four 80-pin SCSI HDD connectors 68-pin SCSI HDD connector 80-pin SCSI HDD connector 6-pin I C bus link...
  • Page 30 1 System tour...

  • Page 31: System Setup

    2 System setup...
  • Page 32 This chapter gives you instructions on how to set up your system. Procedures on how to connect peripherals are also explained.

  • Page 33: Setting Up The System

    TV transmitters, etc. Checking the package contents Check the following items from the package: • Acer Altos G700 series system • Acer Altos G700 series User’s guide (with system binder) • EasyBUILD Installation guide • EasyBUILD System CD •...

  • Page 34: Connecting Peripherals

    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 27. Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all illustrations shown in this section show the Altos G700 server chassis.

  • Page 35: Connecting The Ps/2 Mouse

    Connecting 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 36: Connecting The Vga Monitor

    2 System setup Connecting 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 37: Connecting A Printer

    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 (burgundy port) located on the rear panel of the server. Note: If you are using a serial printer, connect the printer cable into the serial port located on the server’s rear panel.

  • Page 38: Connecting The Power Cable

    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.

  • Page 39: 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 40: Power-On Problems

    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.

  • Page 41: Operating System Configuration

    Operating system configuration The Acer Altos G700 series server comes with Acer EasyBUILD that 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 42: Network Connection

    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 10/100 Mbps RDM LAN port for remote server management.

  • Page 43: Tower-To-Rack Option

    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 or order directly from http://www.acer.com/.

  • Page 44: 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 45: Upgrading The System

    3 Upgrading the system...
  • Page 46 This chapter discuss 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 3 Upgrading the system 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: Removing The Side Panel

    3 Upgrading the system Note: The illustration below shows the Altos G700 server chassis. Removing the side panel 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.

  • Page 51: Removing The Air Baffle

    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.
  • Page 52 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.

  • Page 53: Configuring The Hot-Swappable Bpl4 Cage

    Configuring the hot-swappable BPL4 cage This section includes instructions for removing and installing the hot-swappable BPL4 cage as well as procedures on how to install a hard disk into the cage’s hard disk carrier. Note: The BPL4 cage feature is only applicable to the Altos G700 model.

  • Page 54: Installing A Hard Disk Into The Bpl4 Cage Hard Disk Carrier

    3 Upgrading the system Disconnect the following cables from the cage: SCSI cable SCSI drive power cable SCSI drive fault LED cable Pull out the cage from the chassis. Installing a hard disk into the BPL4 cage hard disk carrier Note: You need not remove the BPL4 cage from the chassis to install a hard disk into the cage’s hard disk carrier.
  • Page 55 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 on 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 56: Installing The Bpl4 Cage

    3 Upgrading the system Installing the BPL4 cage Detach the chassis panels and remove the air baffle. Connect the following cables to the SCSI backplane board: SCSI cable SCSI drive power cable SCSI drive fault LED cable Attach the other end of these cables to the corresponding connectors on the mainboard.

  • Page 57: Configuring The Scsi Cable Cage

    Configuring the SCSI cable cage This section includes instructions for removing and installing the SCSI cable cage as well as procedures on how to install a hard disk into the cage. Note: The SCSI cable cage feature is only applicable to the Altos G700 Basic model.

  • Page 58: Installing A Hard Disk Into The Scsi Cable Cage

    3 Upgrading the system Installing a hard disk into the SCSI cable cage Remove the SCSI 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 59: Installing The Scsi Cable Cage

    Installing 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. Detach the chassis panels and remove the air baffle. Insert the SCSI cable cage into the housing (2), then tighten the four thumbscrews to secure it to the chassis (1).

  • Page 60: Installing And Removing Storage Devices

    3 Upgrading the system 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.
  • Page 61 Remove the three screws that hold the old drive to the drive carrier then pull it out. Install a new 3.5-inch drive to the drive carrier then secure it with the three screws you have removed earlier.

  • Page 62: Installing A 5.25-Inch Storage Device (Optional)

    3 Upgrading the system Insert the drive carrier with the newly-installed floppy drive into the drive bay. Connect the IDE and floppy drive cables to the new drive. Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 38. 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.
  • Page 63 Press the release bracket on both sides of the drive carrier (1) before pulling it out from the chassis (2). Remove the eight screws that hold the old drive to the drive carrier then pull it out. Install a new 5.25-inch drive to the drive carrier then secure it with the eight screws you have removed earlier.
  • Page 64 3 Upgrading the system Insert the drive carrier with the newly-installed 5.25-inch drive into the drive bay. Connect the power and IDE cables to the new drive. Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 38.

  • Page 65: Upgrading The Cpu

    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.

  • Page 66: To Install A Cpu With Heatsink

    3 Upgrading the system 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.

  • Page 67: Upgrading The System Memory

    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.

  • Page 68: To Install A Dimm

    3 Upgrading the system Note: Place your forefingers on the top of the DIMM before pressing the holding clips to gently disengage the DIMM from the socket. To install a DIMM Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 37. Locate the DIMM socket on the mainboard.

  • Page 69: Reconfiguring The System Memory

    Reconfiguring the system memory The system automatically detects the amount of memory installed. Run the BIOS setup to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of it.

  • Page 70: Installing An Expansion Card

    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 G700 server chassis. To install an expansion card Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 37.
  • Page 71 Insert the bracket with the card into the selected slot (4).
  • Page 72 3 Upgrading the system Press the PCI slot lock lever on the rear panel of the server. 10 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 38. 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).

  • Page 73: Installing A Redundant Power Supply Module

    Installing a redundant power supply module The Altos G700 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 74: To Install A Redundant Power Supply Module

    3 Upgrading the system To install a redundant power supply module Remove the screw securing the cover of the empty power supply module bay, then detach the cover. Slide the power supply module into the empty bay until you feel resistance.
  • Page 75 Press the module handle to secure the power supply module to its bay. Verify that the power indicators on both the main power supply and on the newly installed power supply are illuminated (green).

  • Page 76: Installing A Hot-Swappable Hdd Fan

    3 Upgrading the system 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 G700 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.

  • Page 77: To Install A Hot-Swappable Hdd Fan

    To install a hot-swappable HDD fan Detach the chassis panels and remove the air baffle. Insert the fan in an empty fan bay then press it firmly in place. Reinstall the air baffle and the chassis panels.
  • Page 78 3 Upgrading the system...

  • Page 79: Bios Setup

    4 BIOS setup...
  • Page 80 4 BIOS setup...
  • Page 81 This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and discusses how to configure the system by changing the settings of the BIOS parameters.

  • Page 82: Bios Setup

    4 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 83: 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 84 4 BIOS setup • 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. •...

  • Page 85: 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 86 4 BIOS setup Parameter Description Processor Speed The processor speed is the speed at which a microprocessor executes instructions. Clock speeds are expressed in megahertz (MHz), with 1 MHz being equal to 1 million cycles per second. The faster the clock, the more instructions the CPU can execute per second.

  • Page 87: 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 88: Super I/O Configuration

    4 BIOS setup 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...

  • Page 89: 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 90 4 BIOS setup 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...
  • Page 91 Parameter Description Option Size Size of the selected device Type Driver type Auto CD-ROM ARMD Not Installed LBA/Large Selects the hard disk drive translation Auto Mode method. For drivers with more than Disabled 504 MB, the LBA mode is necessary. Block Mode Enhances disk performance depending on Auto...
  • Page 92 4 BIOS setup Parameter Description Option S.M.A.R.T Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T (Self- Auto Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Disabled Technology) function of the internal hard Enabled disk. If 'Auto' is selected, BIOS setup will enable the S.M.A.R.T function if the driver supports it.

  • Page 93: Floppy Configuration

    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, 3.5-inch...

  • Page 94: Pci/Pnp Configuration

    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.
  • Page 95 Parameter Description Option Reset BIOS setup stores the configuration data of Configure Data Plug and Play devices in NVRAM (Non-volatile Random Access Memory). When this parameter is set to Yes, current data is deleted and a new set of information is created during the next system bootup.

  • Page 96: Boot Settings Configuration

    4 BIOS setup Boot Settings Configuration The Boot Settings Configuration submenu lets you specify the preferred settings for system bootup. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Boot Settings Configuration Allows BIOS to skip ____________________________________________________ certain tests while Quick Boot [Enabled] booting. This will Quiet Boot [Enabled] decrease the time...
  • Page 97 Parameter Description Option Quiet Boot Enables or disables the Quiet Boot Enabled function. When set to Enabled, BIOS setup Disabled 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).

  • Page 98: Event Log Configuration

    4 BIOS setup Parameter Description Option Wait for 'F1' if When this item is enabled you will be Enabled Error prompted to press F1 when an error is Disabled detected during boot up. MPS 1.4 If you enable this item, the system BIOS MP Enabled Support table will be compatible with...
  • Page 99 Parameter Description Option IPMI Version number of IPMI Specification Version Version of BaseBoard Management Firmware Controller (BMC) Firmware Version Version of Spatial Data Repository (SDR) Firmware Firmware Version Event Logging Enables or disables the event logging Enabled function of the system Disabled Clear All Event When this item is set to Enabled, the event...
  • Page 100 4 BIOS setup Parameter Description Option View Event Opens the system event log file for viewing Logs Event Control Interface BIOS POST BIOS checks the bad processors and Enabled Event Logging memory modules during the POST Disabled process. When this parameter is enabled, it will make a log of this operation.

  • Page 101: Onboard Devices Configuration

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

  • Page 102: Power

    4 BIOS setup 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. Power When this parameter is enabled, it allows Enabled...
  • Page 103 Parameter Description Option AC Power Defines the power state to resume to after Last State Failure a system shutdown that is due to an Stay Off interruption in AC power. When set to Last State, the system will return to the active power state prior to shutdown.

  • Page 104: Boot

    4 BIOS setup 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 105 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 106: Hard Disk Drives

    4 BIOS setup 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.

  • Page 107: Removable Devices

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

  • Page 108: Atapi Cd-Rom Devices

    4 BIOS setup 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot ATAPI CDROM [IDE SECONDARY MASTER - xxx] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.

  • Page 109: Security

    Security The Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords. Parameter Description Option Supervisor Prevents unauthorized access to the Not Installed Password BIOS setup Installed User Password Secures your system against Not Installed unauthorized use.

  • Page 110: To Set A Supervisor/User Password

    4 BIOS setup Parameter Description Option Clear User Press Enter to remove the User Password password. 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 111: 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 112 4 BIOS setup 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 consumption so you can be sure to have a stable system performance even if you are using low-grade components.

  • Page 113: Appendix A

    Appendix A: ASM and RDM quick installation guide...
  • Page 114 ASM and RDM quick installation guide...
  • Page 115 This appendix shows you how to install the ASM and RDM software package.

  • Page 116: Installing Asm

    ASM and RDM quick installation guide 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 117: Installing Asm Agent

    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 118: Installing Rdm

    ASM and 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;...
  • Page 119 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. Uninstalling the RDM Console software On the Windows taskbar click on the Start button, point to Programs, select Acer Server Management Suite then click Uninstall RDM.
  • Page 120 ASM and RDM quick installation guide...

  • Page 121: Index

    Index BPL4 HDD fan installing removing Acer Server Manager (ASM) installing system requirements removing ASM Agent ASM Console system setup DIMM install ASM Agent installing install ASM Console removing BIOS setup expansion card Advanced installing Boot Settings Configuration Event Log Configuration...
  • Page 122 BPL4 board layout preinstallation instructions mainboard layout system memory turning off the system reconfiguring turning on the system system upgrade power-on problems ESD precautions post-installation instructions 38...

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