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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 • The RAID-1 feature only supports 2 hard disk drives (one RAID-1 volume with one spare HDD). • Currently, synchronization does not perform real-time updating. It is stronlgly recommended that you exit LSI Logic Configuration Utility after IM configuration is complete. •...

  • Page 6: 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 7 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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  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Notices FCC notice Laser compliance statement Limitations of LSI IM 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...
  • Page 10 To remove the side panel To remove the air baffle 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 To remove the HDD cable cage To install a hard disk into the HDD cable cage...
  • Page 11 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 Guide 117 System rack installation Screw types for rack installation Installing the system into the rack...

  • Page 13: System Tour

    1 System tour...
  • Page 14 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 15: Features Summary

    Features summary Highlighted below are the system’s key features: • Single or dual Intel ® Xeon processor • 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 16: External And Internal Structure

    1 System tour External and internal structure Front bezel Note: One pair of system keys are provided (attached to the rear panel of the system).
  • Page 17 Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all front bezel features indicated on the table below apply to both the Altos G510 and Altos G510 Basic models. Description Power indicator Hard disk activity indicator System fault indicator Hard disk fault indicator (for Altos G510 model only) Security keylock Front bezel...

  • Page 18: Front Panel

    1 System tour Front panel Altos G510 model Altos G510 Basic model...
  • Page 19 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 20 1 System tour Description Hot Plug HDD power indicator (for Hot Plug HDD cage only) Hot Plug HDD access indicator (for Hot Plug HDD cage only) 1 This indicator lights up green to indicate HDD power on and lights up in red when a HDD fault occurs.

  • Page 21: Rear Panel

    Rear panel Altos G510 model Altos G510 Basic model...
  • Page 22 1 System tour 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 23 Icon Description Rear system fan Ventilation slots 1 N/A on Altos G510 or G510 Basic model. Reserved for future models. 2 This indicator will light up green when the power supply module is functioning properly. 3 This indicator will light up amber when the power supply module or any PSU internal fan fails.

  • Page 24: Internal Components

    1 System tour Internal components Altos G510 model Altos G510 Basic model...
  • Page 25 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 26: 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 27 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 28 1 System tour 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 29 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 30: Hot Plug Hdd Cage Backplane Board Layout

    1 System tour 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 C bus) Power connector...

  • Page 31: System Setup

    2 System setup...
  • Page 32 This chapter gives you instructions on how to set up the 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 G510 series system • Acer Altos G510 series User’s guide • Acer EasyBUILD • Acer Altos G510 series Accessory box •...

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

  • Page 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 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 G510 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 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 (gray port). Note: The illustration below shows the Altos G510 server chassis.

  • Page 43: 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 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 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: Installation Precautions

    3 Upgrading the system Installation precautions Before you install any server component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions along with preinstallation and post-installation instructions. ESD precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the processors, motherboard, disk drives, expansion boards, or other components.

  • Page 49: Post-Installation Instructions

    See the following sections for specific installation instructions on the component you want to install. Warning! Failure to properly turn off the server before you start installing components may cause serious damage. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician.

  • Page 50: Opening The Server

    3 Upgrading the system 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 36. You need to open the server before you can install additional components.

  • Page 51: Before Opening The Server

    Before opening the server Before opening the server, observe the following precautions: 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. Note: The illustrations used in this section show the Altos G510 server chassis.

  • Page 52: To Open The Front Bezel

    3 Upgrading the system To open the front bezel A security lock secures the front bezel to protect your system unit against unauthorized access. To open the front bezel: Insert the key into the lock and turn it clockwise until it points to the unlocked icon Open the front bezel.

  • Page 53: 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).

  • Page 54: To Remove The Inner (Front) Panel

    3 Upgrading the system 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 55: 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 56: To Remove The Air Baffle

    3 Upgrading the system 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.

  • Page 57: 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 58: To Remove The Hot Plug Hdd Cage

    3 Upgrading the system To remove the Hot Plug HDD cage Important: Before detaching the Hot Plug HDD cage from the chassis, make sure to first remove all hard disks from their carriers. For instructions, refer to the succeeding section. Remove the front bezel, inner front panel, side panel and air baffle.
  • Page 59 Loosen the four thumbscrews that secure the Hot Plug HDD cage to the chassis (1). Pull the cage from the chassis (2).

  • Page 60: To Install A Hard Disk Into The Hot Plug Hdd Cage Hard Disk Carrier

    3 Upgrading the system 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 61 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 removed earlier. Insert the hard disk carrier into the cage with the lever still extended.

  • Page 62: To Install The Hot Plug Hdd Cage

    3 Upgrading the system 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...
  • Page 63 Insert the Hot Plug HDD cage into the housing (1), then tighten the four thumbscrews to secure it to the chassis (2). Attach the other end of these cables to the corresponding connectors on the mainboard. Refer to “Mainboard layout” on page 14 for the location of the connectors.

  • Page 64: Configuring The Non-Hot Plug Hdd Cable Cage

    3 Upgrading the system 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 65: To Remove The Hdd Cable Cage

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

  • Page 66: To Install A Hard Disk Into The Hdd Cable Cage

    3 Upgrading the system 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 67 Install a new hard disk into the cage then secure it with the four screws you removed in the previous step. Reinstall the HDD cable cage to the chassis. Refer to the instructions in the subsequent section.

  • Page 68: To Install The Scsi Cable Cage

    3 Upgrading the system 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 69 Connect the SCSI cable and the SCSI HDD power cable to the hard disk drive. Reinstall the air baffle and the chassis panels.

  • Page 70: Installing And Removing Storage Devices

    3 Upgrading the system 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.

  • Page 71: To Replace The 3.5-Inch Floppy Drive

    To replace the 3.5-inch floppy drive Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 36. Disconnect the IDE and floppy drive cables from the old drive. Press the release bracket on both sides of the drive carrier (1) before pulling it out from the chassis (2).
  • Page 72 3 Upgrading the system 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 73 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 37.

  • Page 74: To Install A 5.25-Inch Storage Device

    3 Upgrading the system 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. Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 36. Disconnect the power and IDE cables from the old drive. Loosen and remove the two screws from each side of the CD-ROM drive (1) before pulling it from the chassis (2).
  • Page 75 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. Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 37.

  • Page 76: Upgrading The Cpu

    3 Upgrading the system Upgrading the CPU This section includes instructions for removing and installing a CPU.

  • Page 77: To Remove A Cpu With Heatsink

    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. Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 36.
  • Page 78 3 Upgrading the system Follow the steps below to unlock and remove the CPU. (1) Lift the CPU locking lever until it is fully extended. (2) Gently unseat and pull the CPU from the socket. Warning! The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on.

  • Page 79: 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 80: To Install A Cpu With Heatsink

    3 Upgrading the system To install a CPU with heatsink Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 36. Locate the CPU socket on the mainboard. Align the CPU to its socket, making sure that pin 1 (indicated by the notched corner) of the CPU connects to hole 1 of the socket (on the bottom right corner).
  • Page 81 After locking the CPU in place, follow the two remaining steps to replace the heatsink and fan. (1) Replace the heatsink on top of the CPU. (2) Press down the locking levers to lock the heatsink and CPU in place. Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 37.

  • Page 82: Upgrading The System Memory

    3 Upgrading the system Upgrading the system memory This section includes instructions for removing and installing a memory module.

  • Page 83: To Remove A Dimm

    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. Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 36.

  • Page 84: To Install A Dimm

    3 Upgrading the system To install a DIMM Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 36. 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).

  • Page 85: 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 86: To Install An Expansion Card

    3 Upgrading the system To install an expansion card Note: The illustrations used in this section show the Altos G510 server chassis. Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 36. Locate an empty expansion slot on the mainboard. Loosen the bracket screw on the rear panel.(1).
  • Page 87 Secure the card with the bracket screw removed in step 3 above (2). Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 37.

  • Page 88: Installing A Redundant Power Supply Module

    3 Upgrading the system 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.

  • Page 89: 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 90 3 Upgrading the system 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).

  • Page 91: Bios Setup

    4 BIOS setup...
  • Page 92 This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and discusses how to configure the system by changing the settings of the BIOS parameters.

  • Page 93: 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 94: Entering Bios Setup

    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.
  • Page 95 • 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 96: Main

    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.
  • Page 97 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 98: Advanced

    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.

  • Page 99: 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 100 4 BIOS setup 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.

  • Page 101: Ide Configuration

    IDE Configuration The IDE Configuration submenu lets you define the parameter settings related to the hard disk/s. Parameter Description Onboard PCI Selects which system IDE controller to enable IDE Controller Primary IDE Press Enter to access the Primary IDE Master submenu. Master Primary IDE Press Enter to access the Primary IDE Slave submenu.
  • Page 102 4 BIOS setup Parameter Description Hard Disk Enables or disables the hard disk write protect function Write Protect...
  • Page 103 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave These items let you select the IDE hard disk parameters that the system supports. Parameter Description Option Device Type of IDE device Vendor Vendor of the selected IDE device Size Size of the selected device Type Driver type Auto CD-ROM ARMD...
  • Page 104 4 BIOS setup Parameter Description Option Block Mode Enhances disk performance depending on Auto the hard disk in use. 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.

  • Page 105: 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...

  • Page 106: 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 107 Parameter Description Option 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 108: Boot Settings Configuration

    4 BIOS setup Boot Settings Configuration The Boot Settings Configuration submenu lets you specify the preferred settings for system bootup. B I O S S E T U P U T I L I T Y 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 A l l o w s B I O S t o s k i p _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _...
  • Page 109 Parameter Description Option Quiet Boot Enables or disables the Quiet Boot func- Enabled tion. When set to Enabled, BIOS setup is in Disabled 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 110 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 111: Event Log Configuration

    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.). BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ASF Information...
  • Page 112 4 BIOS setup Parameter Description Option BIOS POST BIOS checks the bad processors and mem- Enabled Event Logging ory modules during the POST process. Disabled When this parameter is enabled, it will make a log of this operation. ECC Event ECC (Error Correcting Code) tests the accu- Enabled Logging...

  • Page 113: 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 114: 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 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 Enabled...
  • Page 115 Parameter Description Option AC Power Defines the power state to resume to after Last State Failure a system shutdown that is due to an inter- Stay Off ruption in AC power. When set to Last State, the system will return to the active power state prior to shutdown.

  • Page 116: 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.

  • Page 117: Boot Device Priority

    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.

  • Page 118: 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 119: Removable Devices

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

  • Page 120: 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 121: 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 unautho- Not Installed rized use.
  • Page 122 4 BIOS setup Parameter Description Option Clear User Press Enter to remove the User pass- Password word.

  • Page 123: To Set A Supervisor/User 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. The password may consist of up to six alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).

  • Page 124: To Change The Supervisor/User Password

    4 BIOS setup To change the Supervisor/User password Use the up/down keys to highlight either change password parameters (Change Supervisor Password or Change User Password) then press Enter. Type the original password then press Enter. Type a new password then press Enter. Retype the password to verify the first entry then press Enter again.

  • Page 125: To Remove The User Password

    To remove the User password Use the up/down keys to highlight the Clear User Password parameter then press Enter. Enter the current password then press Enter. Press Enter twice without entering anything in the new and confirm password fields. After doing this, the system automatically sets the User password parameter to Not Installed.

  • Page 126: Exit

    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 Saves changes made and close the BIOS setup Changes Exit Discarding Discards changes made and close the BIOS setup Changes Load Optimal...
  • Page 127 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 128 4 BIOS setup...

  • Page 129: Appendix A: Asm Quick Installation Guide

    Appendix A: ASM Quick Installation Guide...
  • Page 130 This appendix shows you how to install the ASM software package.

  • Page 131: 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 132: Installing Asm Console

    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 133: Appendix B: Altos G510 Rack Installation Guide

    Appendix B: Altos G510 Rack Installation Guide...
  • Page 134 This appendix shows you how to install the optional rack mount kit for Acer Altos G510.

  • Page 135: 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 136 Appendix B: Altos G510 Rack Installation Guide 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"...

  • Page 137: 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 Figure Usage #8-32 x 0.25 inch Securing the inner mounting rails to the server Hex head...

  • Page 138: Installing The System Into The Rack

    Appendix B: Altos G510 Rack Installation Guide Installing the system into the rack To install the system into the rack: Remove the front bezel from the server. Refer to page 41 for detailed instructions. Remove the top panel of the server. Remove the two rear screws that secure the top panel to the chassis.
  • Page 139 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 140 Appendix B: Altos G510 Rack Installation Guide 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 141 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 142: Installing Cage Nuts

    Appendix B: Altos G510 Rack Installation Guide 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 144 Appendix B: Altos G510 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 fully extended middle mounting rails on the rack.
  • Page 145 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 146 Appendix B: Altos G510 Rack Installation Guide 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 147 The cable arm will protect the cables when the system is being moved into or out of the server rack.
  • Page 148 Appendix B: Altos G510 Rack Installation Guide...

  • Page 149: Appendix C: Onboard Scsi Integrated Mirroring

    Appendix C: Onboard SCSI Integrated Mirroring...
  • Page 150 This appendix contains information on setting up and using the SCSI integrated mirroring capability.

  • Page 151: Lsi Integrated Mirroring Setting

    LSI Integrated Mirroring Setting The Integrated Mirroring (IM) configuration screens are designed to allow users to create a mirrored pair of hard disk drives. The configuration utility is part of BIOS; when BIOS loads during system start-up the on-screen message “Press Ctrl + C to start LSI Logic Configuration Utility...”...

  • Page 152: Windows 2000 Environment

    Appendix C: Onboard SCSI Integrated Mirroring Windows 2000 Environment Platform installation: Copy the LSI Logic 1020 Ultra 320 SCSI driver to diskette. Boot your Altos G510 system from the Windows 2000 installation Press the F6 key at the beginning of the Windows 2000 installation process.
  • Page 153 Installing the CIM Utility Locate the CIM software on the EasyBuild 5.2 - Resource CD and extract the CIM_20000.zip file. Double click on the “install.htm” file. A window will open and display the “InstallAnywhere Web Installer” web page. Select the “Windows - Download (16.8M)” to download the utility. To install CIM for Windows, select “LSI CIM Solution Install”...
  • Page 154 Appendix C: Onboard SCSI Integrated Mirroring Complete the installation by following the on-screen instructions. Using CIM The CIM utility can be used to monitor IM status and retrieve HDD information of local host or remote computers. This utility cannot be used to modify existing RAID array structures or parameters.

  • Page 155: Red Hat Linux 7.3/8.0 Environment

    If an HDD in a mirrored set has failed, the Resynchronization process will begin. Red Hat Linux 7.3/8.0 Environment Red Hat Linux operating systems 7.3 and 8.0 contain the LSI Logic 1020 Ultra 320 SCSI and Broadcom 5702 drivers by default. Installing the CIM Utility At the command prompt, enter the following: # mkdir /tmp/CIM...
  • Page 156 Appendix C: Onboard SCSI Integrated Mirroring NOTE: The utility will be installed in the directory /usr/local/bin/ LSICIM by default. Select “LSI CIM Solution Install” Execute CIM for Linux utility • # cd /usr/local/bin/LSICIM • # ./CIMLSIBrowser Using CIM The CIM utility can be used to monitor IM status and retrieve HDD information of local host or remote computers.

  • Page 157: Index

    Index BPL4 cage configuration installing cage installing hard disk removing cage Acer Server Manager (ASM) 115, installing system requirements 115, 136, removing 137, ASM Agent 115, 138, DIMM ASM Console installing system setup removing install ASM Agent install ASM Console...
  • Page 158 post-installation instructions 37 preinstallation instructions turning off the system turning on the system power-on problems...

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