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  • Page 1 Workstation User Guide...
  • Page 2 © 2013. All Rights Reserved. Altos Workstation User Guide Model Number : Serial Number: Purchase Date: Place of Purchase:...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1 System setup System notes System controls and indicators Front panel controls Front panel LED indicator status Rear panel controls Setting up the system Pre- installation requirements Turning on the system Power-on problems Turning off the system Configuring the hard disk drive Replacing components Replacing the heatsink fan assembly Replacing the processor...

  • Page 5: System Setup

    1 System setup...

  • Page 6: System Notes

    Thank you for purchasing your Altos workstation. This user guide is intended as a reference for experienced workstation technicians and helps detail many of the features available in Altos workstations. For more detailed information about any particular component or software solution, you may consult the technical specifications or the user manuel for that application.

  • Page 7: System Controls And Indicators

    System controls and indicators Front panel controls Icon Component Description Power button Press to turn the workstation on/off, or to put it in standby mode Power indicator Indicates the system power status. HDD activity Indicates the status of a system hard indicator disk drive.

  • Page 8: Front Panel Led Indicator

    1 System setup Front panel LED indicator status LED state Status indicator color Power state Green S0: Power On indicator Green Blink (1 Hz with at S1: Sleep 50% duty cycle) Green/ Blink HDD access activity Amber indicator No access and No HDD fault System CPU overheat status...

  • Page 9: Status Rear Panel Controls

    Rear panel controls Icon Component Description Management port Reserved for remote management. (10/100) PS/2 mouse port Connects to a PS/2 mouse. PS/2 keyboard port Connects to a PS/2 keyboard. USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB devices. USB 3.0 ports Connect to USB devices. Video port Connects to monitors.
  • Page 10 1 System setup LAN port LED indicator status LED color LED state Status indicator RJ45 LED No connection or (left) 10 Mbps Green 100 Mbps Amber 1000 Mbps RJ45 LED Amber/ Active connection (right) Green Amber/ Blinking Transmit/Receive activity Green...

  • Page 11: Setting Up The System Pre

    Setting up the system Pre-installation requirements Selecting a site Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for the system for maximum efficiency. Consider the following factors when choosing a site for the system: • Near a grounded power outlet. •...

  • Page 12: Turning On The System

    1 System setup Turning on the system After making sure that you have properly set up the system, applied power and connected all the necessary peripherals, you can now power on the system. Follow the procedure below. Press the power button The system starts up and displays a welcome message on the monitor.

  • Page 13: Turning Off The System

    Turning off the system There are two ways to turn off the workstation—via software or via hardware. The software procedure below applies to a system running on a Windows OS. For other shutdown procedures, refer to the related user documentation. To turn off the system via software: Press <Ctrl>...

  • Page 14: Configuring The Hard Disk Drive

    1 System setup Configuring the hard disk drive By default, the system is shipped with only one hard disk drive bay. To install additional hard disk drives in the second hard disk drive bay, you need to purchase the optional bay. Note: Maximum HDD support is SKU-dependent.

  • Page 15: Replacing Components

    CPU heatsink fan assembly. • If you buy a processor separately, make sure that you use an Altos-certified multidirectional heatsink fan assembly only. • Make sure to install the mainboard in the workstation before you install the CPU heatsink fan assembly.
  • Page 16 1 System setup Removing the heatsink Warning! We do not recommend that the processor or the heatsink assembly be removed. However, if you do need to uninstall the heatsink fan assembly, please follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the processor or the CPU socket.
  • Page 17 Using a screwdriver, loosen the heatsink screws from the mainboard and detach the heatsink. (1) Lay down the heatsink in an upright position — with the thermal patch facing upward. Do not let the thermal patch touch the work surface. Installing the heatsink Caution! The heatsink has a thermal interface material (TIM) on the underside.
  • Page 18 1 System setup Use a long-nosed screwdriver to tighten the heatsink screws to secure it to the mainboard. If your heatsink has a fan assembly, connect the fan cable to its mainboard connector.

  • Page 19: Replacing The Processor

    Replacing the processor Warning! The processor becomes very hot when the system is on. Allow it to cool off first before handling. Before you replace the processor, kindly check if you have a type 1 or 2 processor and follow the instructions accordingly. For type 1 processor Remove the heatsink fan assembly (see "Removing the heatsink"...
  • Page 20 1 System setup Install the new processor. (1) Hold the processor by its edges then insert it in the socket. Make sure that the alignment tabs on the socket fit the two notches located on the edges of the processor. The pins are keyed in such a way that you cannot install the processor in the wrong orientation without bending the pins.
  • Page 21 For type 2 processor Remove the heatsink fan assembly (see "Removing the heatsink" on page 12). Remove the default processor. (1) Open the socket lever (beside the Open icon) by pushing the lever down and away from the socket. Do not force the lever up to the fully open position.
  • Page 22 1 System setup (3) Grasp the load plate and lift up to open it fully. Do not touch the socket contacts. Grasp the processor by its edges and lift it out of its socket. Store the old processor inside an anti-static bag.
  • Page 23 Install the new processor. (1) Remove the processor from its packaging and insert in the socket as shown. Make sure the gold-colored triangle indicating pin 1 on the processor aligns with the triangle on the socket before you lower processor straight down without tilting or sliding it in the socket.

  • Page 24: Replacing The Hard Disk

    1 System setup (3) Engage the socket lever (near the Close icon) under the latch. Engage the other socket lever (near the Open icon) under the latch. Install the heatsink fan assembly (see "Installing the heatsink" on page 13). Replacing the hard disk Follow these steps to replace your workstation’s hard disk: Remove the workstation cover.

  • Page 25: Upgrading The System Memory

    Upgrading the system memory Installing a memory module Warning! Memory of the identical size, speed, and organization must be installed in the same colored DIMM slots. Open the workstation and locate any free DIMM slot on the mainboard. Install the memory module. (1) Align then insert the DIMM into the socket (1).
  • Page 26 1 System setup Removing a memory module Important: Before removing any DIMM from the mainboard, make sure to create a backup file of all important data. Perform steps 1 and 2 of the previous section. Remove the memory module. (1) Press the holding clips on both sides of the slot outward to release the DIMM (1).

  • Page 27: Installing An Expansion Card

    Installing an expansion card I/O interface Installing a SAS card If necessary, remove any cables that prevent access to the PCI slot. Open the workstation and locate an empty expansion slot that is compatible with the specification of the card you intend to install. Remove the slot shield.
  • Page 28 1 System setup If there is a restraining latch, unclip it, remove the screw and slide out the slot shield. Caution: Do not discard the slot cover. If the expansion card is removed in the future, the slot cover must be reinstalled to maintain proper system cooling.

  • Page 29: System Troubleshooting

    System troubleshooting Resetting the system Before going through in-depth troubleshooting, attempt first to reset the system using one of the methods below. Perform Purpose To do this Soft boot To clear the system memory and reload the Press <Ctrl> + reset operating system.

  • Page 30: Hardware Diagnostic Testing

    1 System setup • Are the BIOS configuration settings in the BIOS Setup Utility correct? • Is the operating system properly loaded? Refer to the operating system documentation. • Are all hardware components compliant with the tested components lists? • Are all internal cables correctly connected and secured? •...

  • Page 31: Specific Problems And Corrective Actions

    Turn on the display monitor. Set the display brightness and contrast controls to at least two thirds of their maximum range. Refer the documentation that came with your display monitor. If the operating system normally loads from the hard drive, make sure there is no diskette in floppy drive and no disc in the optical drive.
  • Page 32 1 System setup • Make sure the power indicator on the front panel is lit up. • Remove all add-in cards and see if the system boots. If reboot is successful, install the cards back in one at a time with a reboot between each addition to determine if one of them is causing the problem.
  • Page 33 • Make sure the disc is unscratched. • Make sure the drive’s cables are properly connected. Newly installed memory modules are not detected. Do the following: • Make sure the memory modules specifications comply with the system requirements. • Make sure the memory modules have been populated according to the system guidelines.
  • Page 34 If POST does not emit any beep code and characters still do not appear, the display monitor or the video controller may be defective. Contact your local Altos representative or authorized dealer for technical assistance.

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