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  • Page 1 Acer Altos R310 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.

  • Page 4: Shielded Cables

    Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations. 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.

  • 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.
  • Page 6 When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water 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...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Notices FCC notice Class A equipment Shielded cables Peripheral devices Use conditions Canadian users Laser compliance statement Important safety instructions 1 System information Product briefing Processor Memory subsystem Storage Graphics interface Networking I/O ports Serial ATA ports Caring features Product specification summary 2 System tour System board Mainboard layout...
  • Page 8 viii Contents BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes 4 Configuring the system Upgrading the system Installation precautions ESD precautions Preinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions Opening the server Before opening the server To remove the top panel To replace the top panel Installing expansion cards To install an expansion card Installing and removing a hard disc drive Removing a hard disc...
  • Page 9 Appendix A: Management software installation 81 Installing ASM System requirements ASM Agent ASM Console System setup Installing ASM Agent (Windows version) Installing ASM Console (Windows version) Installing ASM Agent (Linux version) Appendix B: Rack installation System rack installation Equipment rack precautions Vertical mounting hole pattern Screw types for rack installation Installing cage nuts...
  • Page 10 Contents...

  • Page 11: System Information

    1 System information...
  • Page 12 The Acer Altos R310 is a 1U, high density, rack optimised single processor system loaded with features. The system offers a new standard for flexible productivity ideal for local or wide area networks and multiuser server environments.

  • Page 13: Product Briefing

    Product briefing This section provide basic information concerning the configuration of your Altos R310 system. Processor • Single 2.5 GHz Intel Celeron processor with 400 MHz FSB • Single 2.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor with 533 MHZ FSB ® ®...

  • Page 14: Storage

    1 System information Note: 333 MHz memory will run at 320 MHz when used with a processor with 800 MHz system bus frequency. Storage • Slim-type IDE CD-ROM drive • Slim-type 3.5 inch Floppy disk drive • Support for two (max) hard disk drives Graphics interface •...

  • Page 15: Caring Features

    Caring features Part of Acer’s mission, as a company that cares about its end users, is to provide features that make operation, maintenance, and upgrading your system simpler and faster. The Altos R310 is no exception to this rule. The following features and options are provided.

  • Page 16: Product Specification Summary

    1 System information Product specification summary Highlighted below are the system’s key features: • Single Intel Celeron or Pentium 4 processor supporting Hyper- ® ® Threading Technology (P4 only) • 400/533/800 MHz FSB supports processor speeds from 2.8 GHz to 3.2 GHz •...

  • Page 17: System Tour

    2 System tour...
  • Page 18 This chapter provides locations of various components and ports and instructions on how to set up the system.

  • Page 19: System Board

    System board Mainboard layout The mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. The figure below is provided to help you indentify and locate connectors, slots and ports.
  • Page 20 2 System tour Item Description Battery ATX power connector (20 pin) ATX power connector (4 pin) Fan connectors CN19 Front Panel connector CN21 CD-ROM power connector CN23 ARMC Feature connector CN25 Add-on card HDD LED connector CN29 LPC debug card interface connector COM1 Serial port DIMM1...
  • Page 21 Item Description IDE1 Primary IDE connector IDE2 Secondary IDE connector STK1 USB 2.0 ports STK2 Canterwood-ES chipset (North bridge) CPU slot (478 pin) System clock generator Super I/O Hance-Rapids chipset (South bridge) BIOS ATI Rage XL VGA SDRAM VGA1 VGA monitor port...

  • Page 22: Jumper Settings (Jp1) Clear Cmos

    2 System tour Jumper settings (JP1) clear CMOS Pin Number Pin Settings Normal (default) Clear CMOS Jumper settings (JP2) Password Pin Number Pin Settings Normal (default) Clear password Jumper settings (JP4) Boot Block Pin Number Pin Settings Disabled (default) Enabled...

  • Page 23: External And Internal Structure

    External and internal structure Front panel Description CD-ROM drive CD-ROM activity indicator CD-ROM eject button CD-ROM emergency eject hole HDD bays ID indicator HDD access indicator System reset button ID button Power button Fault indicator System activity indicator USB 2.0 port...

  • Page 24: Rear Panel

    2 System tour Description FDD eject button Floppy disc drive (FDD) FDD activity indicator Rear panel Icon Description Main power supply unit Main power supply fan-exhaust PS/2 mouse port Serial port Top panel tool-less screw System expansion card riser tool-less screws Expansion card slot Expansion card slot USB 2.0 ports (two)
  • Page 25 Icon Description ID indicator SVGA/monitor port PS/2 keyboard port...

  • Page 26: Internal Components

    2 System tour Internal components Description HDD bays CD-ROM/FDD assembly System fans Power supply unit CPU/heatsink/air-baffle assembly DIMM slots Expansion card riser...

  • Page 27: Getting Started

    3 Getting Started...
  • Page 28 This chapter gives information on setting up and starting to use your system...

  • Page 29: Setting Up The System

    Checking the package contents Check the following items from the package: • Acer Altos R310 system • Acer Altos R310 User’s guide • Acer Altos R310 Accessory box If any of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your dealer immediately.

  • Page 30: System Startup

    3 Getting Started System startup 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. Refer to “Front panel”...

  • Page 31: Turning Off The System

    Turning off the system To turn off the server, on the Windows task bar 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 32: Bios Post Checkpoint Codes

    3 Getting Started BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes The POST code checkpoints are references and instructions used during the BIOS pre-boot process. The following table describes the checkpoints and associated beep codes, if any, that may occur during the POST portion of the BIOS Checkpoint Beep Code Description...
  • Page 33 Checkpoint Beep Code Description Code Set in-POST flag in CMOS that indicates we are in POST. If this bit is not cleared by post- ClearBootFlagJ (AEh), the BIOS on next boot determines that the current configuration caused POST to fail and uses default values for configuration.
  • Page 34 3 Getting Started Checkpoint Beep Code Description Code Verify that the 8742 keyboard controller is responding. Send a self-test command to the 8742 and wait for results. Also read the switch inputs from the 8742 and write the keyboard controller command byte. 1-2-2-3 Verify that the ROM BIOS checksums to zero.
  • Page 35 Checkpoint Beep Code Description Code Initialize interrupt controllers for some shut- downs. 1-3-1-1 Verify that DRAM refresh is operating by polling the refresh bit in PORTB. 1-3-1-3 Reset the keyboard. Set segment-register addressibility to 4 GB. 1-3-3-1 Using the table of configurations supplied by the specific chipset module, test each DRAM configuration to see if that particular configuration is valid.
  • Page 36 3 Getting Started Checkpoint Beep Code Description Code If CMOS is valid, load chipset registers with values from CMOS, otherwise load defaults and display Setup prompt. If Auto Configu- ration is enabled, always load the chipset registers with the Setup defaults. Load alternate registers with CMOS values.
  • Page 37 Checkpoint Beep Code Description Code Perform these tasks: 1. Size the PCI bus topology and set bridge bus numbers 2. Set the system max bus number 3. Write a 0 to the command register of every PCI device 4. Write a 0 to all 6 base registers in every PCI device 5.
  • Page 38 3 Getting Started Checkpoint Beep Code Description Code 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts. First do an STI for hot interrupts. Secondly, test the NMI for an unexpected interrupt. Thirdly, enable the parity checkers and read from memory, checking for an unexpected interrupt. Register POST Display Services, fonts, and languages with the POST Dispatch Manager.
  • Page 39 Checkpoint Beep Code Description Code Enable external cache and CPU cache if present. Configure non-cacheable regions if neces- sary. NOTE: Hook routine must preserve DX, which carries the cache size to the Display- CacheSizeJ routine. Initialize the handler for SMM. Display external cache size on the screen if it is non-zero.
  • Page 40 3 Getting Started Checkpoint Beep Code Description Code The Coprocessor initialization test. Use the floating point instructions to determine if a coprocessor exists instead of the ET bit in CR0. Disable onboard COM and LPT ports before testing for presence of external I/O devices. Run late device initialization routines.
  • Page 41 Checkpoint Beep Code Description Code Initialize hard-disk controller. If the CMOS RAM is valid and intact, and fixed disks are defined, call the fixed disk init routine to intialize the fixed disk system and take over the appropriate interrupt vectors. Configure the local bus IDE timing register based on the drives attached to it.
  • Page 42 3 Getting Started Checkpoint Beep Code Description Code Set up Power Management. Initiate power - management state machine. Initialize Security Engine. Enable hardware interrupts. Check the total number of Fast Disks (ATA and SCSI) and update the bdaFdiskCount. Verify that the system clock is interrupting. Setup Numlock indicator.
  • Page 43 Checkpoint Beep Code Description Code Check for errors If (errors were found) beep twice display "F1 or F2" message if (F2 keystroke) go to SETUP if (F1 keystroke) go to BOOT Inform RomPilot about the end of POST. Change status bits in CMOS and/or the BIOS data area to reflect the fact that POST is complete.
  • Page 44 3 Getting Started Checkpoint Beep Code Description Code If BCP option is enabled, clear the screen before booting. Check virus and backup reminders. Display System Summary. Try to boot with INT 19. Initialize the Post Error Manager. Write PEM errors. Display PEM errors.
  • Page 45 Checkpoint Beep Code Description Code Initialize the bridge. Initialize the CPU. Initialize system timer. Initialize system I/O. Check force recovery boot. Checksum BIOS ROM. Go to BIOS. Initialize Multi-Processor Set huge segment. Initialize OEM special code. Initialize PIC and DMA. Initialize Memory type.
  • Page 46 3 Getting Started...

  • Page 47: Configuring The System

    4 Configuring the system...
  • Page 48 This chapter discusses the precautionary measures and installation procedures you need to know when upgrading the system.

  • Page 49: 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 50: Installation Precautions

    4 Configuring 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 processor(s), motherboard, disk drive(s), expansion board(s), or other components.

  • Page 51: Preinstallation Instructions

    Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following before you install any component: Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it. Unplug all cables from the power outlets. Open the system according to the instructions on page 42. Follow the ESD precautions described in this section when handling a server component.

  • Page 52: Opening The Server

    4 Configuring 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 41. You need to open the server before you can install additional components.

  • Page 53: To Remove The Top Panel

    To remove the top panel The top panel is attached to the server by one (non-removable) thumbscrew. See “Rear panel” on page 14 for help locating the screw. To remove the top panel: Loosen the thumbscrew located at the top-middle of the rear panel (1).

  • Page 54: To Replace The Top Panel

    4 Configuring the system To replace the top panel Align the cover over the chassis, with the tool-less screw oriented toward the back panel of the server. Slide the cover toward the front (1) and secure the cover by tightening the thumbscrew (2). Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 41.

  • Page 55: Installing Expansion Cards

    Installing expansion cards This section explains how to install an expansion card. The onboard expansion slots support PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) cards. Before installing expansion cards, observe ESD precautions and Pre-installation precautions as noted on page 40. Note: The BIOS setup automatically detects and assigns resources to the new device (applicable only to Plug-and-Play expansion cards).
  • Page 56 4 Configuring the system Align and insert the PCI card onto the slot bracket (1), then reinstall the PCI riser into the housing (2). Turn the thumbscrews clockwise to secure the bracket (3). Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 41.

  • Page 57: Installing And Removing A Hard Disc Drive

    Installing and removing a hard disc drive Removing a hard disc Remove the system cover. See “To remove the top panel” on page 43 for more information. Remove the front bezel from the system. Press the release buttons at either end. Disconnect all cables from the back of the hard discs (1) and (2).

  • Page 58: Installing A Hard Disc

    4 Configuring the system Remove the screws that secure the hard disc to the disc tray (1) and remove the drive from the tray (2). Keep the screws for later use. Installing a hard disc Insert the new hard disc drive into the disc tray (1) and secure it with the four screws you removed in the previous step (2).
  • Page 59 Reinsert the disc tray into the front of the system (1). Turn the thumbscrew clockwise to secure the disc tray (2), and reconnect all hard disc cables (3) and (4). Replace the system cover and the front bezel, making sure to observe the post-installation instructions described on page 41.

  • Page 60: Upgrading The Cpu

    4 Configuring the system Upgrading the CPU This section includes instructions for removing and installing a CPU. Important! Always observe the ESD precautions when installing or removing a system component. Refer to page 40. Removing a CPU Remove the system cover. See “To remove the top panel” on page Locate the CPU/heatsink/air-baffle assembly on the mainboard.
  • Page 61 Loosen the four corner screws that secure the heatsink to the mainboard (1) and gently remove it (2). Locate and lift the CPU socket locking lever (3) to release the processor. Gently pull up on the processor (4) to remove it.

  • Page 62: Installing A Cpu

    4 Configuring the system Installing a CPU Having followed the steps above, the CPU socket is empty and you are ready to install your new processor. Insert the CPU into the mainboard socket (1), making sure the indicator on the processor is aligned with the indicator on the socket.
  • Page 63 Replace the heatsink over the CPU socket (3) and tighten the four corner screws (4). Replace the system cover, making sure to observe the post- installation instructions described on page 41.

  • Page 64: Upgrading The System Memory

    4 Configuring the system Upgrading the system memory Memory configuration This section includes instructions for removing and installing a memory module. The following table illustrates the greater efficiency of 2-way memory interleave configurations as compared to a 1-way memory interleave configuration.

  • Page 65: 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 41.

  • Page 66: To Install A Dimm

    4 Configuring the system To install a DIMM Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 40. Locate the DIMM sockets on the mainboard. Open the clips on the socket. Align and insert the DIMM into the socket (1). Press the holding clips inward to lock the DIMM in place (2).

  • Page 67: Bios Setup

    5 BIOS setup...
  • Page 68 This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and discusses how to configure the system by changing the settings of the BIOS parameters.

  • Page 69: 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 70: Entering Bios Setup

    5 BIOS setup Entering BIOS setup Power on the server to start the system POST (Power On Self Test) process. During bootup, press F2 to enter the BIOS setup screen. Note: You must press F2 while the system is booting. This key stroke function does not work at any other time.
  • Page 71 • 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 72: Main

    5 BIOS setup Main The Main menu displays basic and important information about the system. This information is necessary for troubleshooting and may be required when asking for technical support. The last two parameters on the screen let you define the system’s time and date settings.
  • Page 73 Parameter Description Option System Time Sets the correct time. [HH:MM:SS] System Date Sets the correct date. [mm/dd/ yyyy] Legacy Diskette A: Display drive type if detected. Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master...

  • Page 74: Advanced

    5 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 75 Parameter Description Option PCI Configuration Open the submenu to con- Peripheral Configuration figure these settings by Enter is the Boot Settings Configuration pressing ‘Enter’. only Event Log Configuration option. Console Redirection System Health Monitoring ASF Configuration Large Disk Access Mode Parallel ATA Both Disabled...

  • Page 76: Pci Configuration

    5 BIOS setup PCI Configuration Parameter Description Option Reset Configuration Data USB Host Enables or disables the USB function in Enabled Controller Chipset. Disabled Legacy USB Enables or disables support for legacy Auto Support USB devices. Disabled Onboard LAN1 Enables or disables onboard devices. Onboard LAN2 Enter is the only...

  • Page 77: Peripheral Configuration

    Peripheral Configuration The Peripheral Configuration submenu lets you define the parameter settings for the system’s parallel and serial ports. Parameter Description Options Serial Port A Auto Serial Port B Enabled Disabled Base I/O address Interrupt IRQ 4 IRQ 3 Floppy Disk Enabled Controller Disabled...

  • Page 78: Boot Settings Configuration

    5 BIOS setup Boot Settings Configuration Parameter Description Option Quick Boot Allows BIOS to skip certain tests to Enabled decrease the time needed while booting Disabled the system. Quiet Boot Displays the OEM logo when enabled; dis- Enabled plays normal POST messages when dis- Disabled abled.
  • Page 79 Parameter Description Option Bootup Sets the Power-on state for NumLock. NumLock Wait for ‘F1’ if Displays the error message if POST error Enabled Error occurs. Disabled MPS Support Memory Test Performs memory read/write test during Enabled POST. Disabled Floppy Check Displays the error message if floppy is not Enabled detected.

  • Page 80: Event Log Configuration

    5 BIOS setup Event Log Configuration Parameter Description Option Event Log Displays event log space status. Space Available Capacity Event Log Validity Displays event log status. Valid Event Logging Allows logging of events and Enabled SMI/NMI. Disabled Clear All Event Clears event log area and resets Logs to ‘No’...
  • Page 81 Parameter Description Option ECC Event Allows logging of ECC events. Enabled Logging Disabled PCI Event Logging Allows logging of PCI error Enabled events. Disabled AC Power Lost/ Enabled Recovery Disabled Reset Disabled Enables all memory banks at the Memory Bank next boot.

  • Page 82: Console Redirection

    5 BIOS setup Console Redirection Parameter Description Option Console Redi- Selects the system port for console redi- COM1 rection Port rection. Serial Port A Serial Port B Disabled Baud Rate Sets the rate of communication. 9600 KB 19.2 KB 38.4 KB 57.6 KB 115.2 KB Terminal Type...
  • Page 83 Parameter Description Option Flow Control CTS/RTS XON/XOFF CTS/RTS+CD Continue C.R. after POST # of video 1 (Default) pages to sup- through port...

  • Page 84: System Health Monitoring

    5 BIOS setup System Health Monitoring The system health monitoring screen displays current information regarding the system’s CPU status, temperature status and fan status. There are no user-configurable parameters on this page.

  • Page 85: Alert Standard Format (Asf) Configruation

    Alert Standard Format (ASF) configruation Parameter Description Option BIOS Boot Sets the interval for the BIOS boot watch- dog timer. Timeout 1-65535 OS Boot Sets the interval for the OS boot watch- dog timer. Timeout 1-65535 Power-on wait time...

  • Page 86: Power

    5 BIOS setup Power Parameter Description Option ACPI-aware OS Enable or disable ACPI support for the Operating System. Power Button 4-Sec. Override Behavior Instant On/Off AC Lost Han- Sets the power state after shut- Last State dling down due to power interrupt. If Always On set to ‘Off’...

  • Page 87: Boot

    Boot Parameter Description +Removable Expandable Devices Allows user to configure Boot Sequence CD-ROM Drive +Hard Drive PXE IBA GE Slot 0208 v1216 PXE IBA GE Slot 0430 v1216...

  • Page 88: Security

    5 BIOS setup Security The Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords. Parameter Description Options Supervisor Password Displays ‘Installed’ if password is Clear set. User Password Installed Set Supervisor Password Sets password by pressing Enter ‘Enter.’...

  • Page 89: 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 closes the BIOS setup. Changes Exit Discarding Discards changes made and closes the BIOS setup. Changes Load Setup Loads the optimal settings for all BIOS setup parameters.
  • Page 90 5 BIOS setup...

  • Page 91: Appendix A: Management Software Installation

    Appendix A: Management software installation...
  • Page 92 This appendix shows you how to install the ASM and EasyBUILD software packages.

  • Page 93: 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 94: Installing Asm Agent (Windows Version)

    Follow all onscreen instructions to complete installation. For detailed instructions on installing ASM Console, 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 Manager then click Acer Server Manager...

  • Page 95: Installing Asm Agent (Linux Version)

    Installing ASM Agent (Linux version) To install the ASM6 Agent on RedHat Linux 8.0 Insert the ASM6 installation CD into your computer's optical drive. Mount the CD-ROM drive with "mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom" command. For more information on mount command and the options, please refer to RedHat Linux user's guide.
  • Page 96 Appendix A: Management software installation...

  • Page 97: Appendix B: Rack Installation

    Appendix B: Rack installation...
  • Page 98 This appendix shows you how to use the optional rack mount kit to put your Altos R310 server into a server rack.

  • Page 99: System Rack Installation

    System rack installation Important! Observe the electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions shown on page 40 when perfoming the following procedures. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified technician. Equipment rack precautions Follow the rack manufacturer's safety and installation instructions for proper rack installation.
  • Page 100 Appendix B: Rack installation • Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature The maximum operating temperature of the system is 35 C (95 Careful consideration should be given to installing the system in an environment compatible with the 35 C (95 F) maximum ambient temperature.

  • Page 101: Vertical Mounting Hole Pattern

    Vertical mounting hole pattern The four vertical rails of a rack contain mounting holes arranged in a manner shown in the figure below: The system occupies 1U 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 102: Screw Types For Rack Installation

    Appendix B: Rack installation Screw types for rack installation The following screws are used in the assembly of the Acer Altos R310 and other rack-mountable components. Screw type Figure Usage #8-32 x 0.25 inch Securing the inner mounting rails to the server tray...

  • Page 103: Installing The System Into The Rack

    Pinch the flexible edges of the cage nut with your fingers and press until it locks into place. Repeat this process to install the other cage nuts in their appropriate locations. Installing the system into the rack To install the system into the rack: The Altos R310 Rack mount kit contains two sets of rack brackets and mounting rails.
  • Page 104 Appendix B: Rack installation Hold down the latch (1) then slip the inner rail out (2). Repeat this procedure with the other rack bracket. Attach the inner rails to both sides of the server. Align the inner rails to the three screw holes located on either side of the server.
  • Page 105 Install the mounting rails to the rack using four M6 x L10 screws for each mounting rail and the cage nuts you installed earlier. Extend the middle sliding piece of each mounting rail forward until it clicks.
  • Page 106 Appendix B: Rack installation Install the server into the rack by carefully aligning the inner rails attached to the server with the mounting rails on the rack. Press the release latch on both sides of the server. Slide the server into the rack then push until it clicks. Caution! To avoid personal injury, care should be taken when pressing the component rail release latches and sliding the component into the rack.

  • Page 107: Appendix C: Sata Raid Configuration Utility

    Appendix C: SATA RAID configuration utility...
  • Page 108 This appendix provides instructions for using the SATA RAID configuration utility.

  • Page 109: Hardware Requirements For R310 Sata Raid

    Hardware Requirements for R310 SATA RAID Your system needs to have at least two SATA hard drives installed to create a RAID array. A single hard drive is treated as JBOD and is insufficient to create a disk array. SATA RAID POST information When the server boots up, POST information displays connected SATA HDD information, array information, and SATA JBOD information.
  • Page 110 Appendix C: SATA RAID configuration utility Select the Advanced menu as shown below. Change the “Serial ATA” and “Serial ATA RAID” parameters to ENABLED. Press the F10 key to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup environment.

  • Page 111: Using The Adaptec Raid Configuration Utility

    Using the Adaptec RAID configuration utility This utility is BIOS based and, like BIOS, is accessed during system startup. During POST press <Ctrl> + <A> to enter the Adaptec RAID configuration utility. The following screen is displayed. Enter the Array Configuration Utility by pressing the Enter key. The Main Menu will be displayed, as shown below Use the arrow keys to select from the following options: •...
  • Page 112 Appendix C: SATA RAID configuration utility Manage Arrays Before using this function, an array(s) must be created. Refer to the following section for details. To View Array Properties Select Manage Arrays from the Main Menu. Select an array and press <Enter> to display the array’s properties and members.
  • Page 113 To Verify a RAID 1 If a RAID 1 is created using Quick Init, this utility can be used to verify the array. Select the RAID 1 Array from the List of Arrays. Press <Ctrl> + <S> to begin RAID verification. Press <Y>...

  • Page 114: Create And Manage Raid 0

    Appendix C: SATA RAID configuration utility Create and Manage RAID 0 Create RAID 0 from new drives Initialize the drives. In the Main Menu, select Create Array, and press <Enter>. Press the <Ins> (or, on some keyboards, <Insert>) key to add the new drive(s) to the Selected Drives field.
  • Page 115 In the Array Type field, use the arrow keys to select RAID 0(Stripe), and press the <Enter> key to confirm your selection. Use the <Tab> key to scroll to the Array Label field and enter text to identify the array. Press <Enter> to confirm the array’s label.
  • Page 116 Appendix C: SATA RAID configuration utility Scroll to Stripe Size, by using the <Tab> key, and select 16 KB, 32 KB, or 64 KB using the arrow keys. Press <Enter> to confirm the array stripe size.
  • Page 117 Using the <Tab> key, scoll to the Create RAID via field and select No Init. Press <Enter> to continue. With the <Tab> key, scroll to Done, and press <Enter> to exit the utility. Create RAID 0 from source drive Install a new HDD and initalize it. Warning! Do NOT initailize the source drive! Doing so will destroy all data! From the Main Menu, select Create Array, and press <Enter>.
  • Page 118 Appendix C: SATA RAID configuration utility Scroll to Stripe Size, by using the <Tab> key, and select 16 KB, 32 KB, or 64 KB using the arrow keys. Press <Enter> to confirm the array stripe size. Using the <Tab> key, scoll to the Create RAID via field and select. Migrate.
  • Page 119 Use the <Tab> key to scroll to the Array Label field and enter text to identify the array. Press <Enter> to confirm the array’s label. Using the <Tab> key, scoll to the Create RAID via field and select. Build. Press <Enter> to continue. With the <Tab>...
  • Page 120 Appendix C: SATA RAID configuration utility Select the Source Drive, and press <Enter> followed by <Y>. Initialize Drives Prepare hard disk drives for creating arrays. In the Main Menu, select Initialize Drives and press <Enter> to continue. Use the cursor to select a drive, then press the <Ins> key to add the new drive(s) to the Selected Drives field.

  • Page 121: Disk Utilities

    Disk Utilities Format Disk In Options, select Disk Utility. Select a drive from the list and press the <Enter> key. Select Format Disk, then press <Enter> and <Y> to proceed. Verify Disk Media In Options, select Disk Utility Select a drive from the list and press <Enter>. Select Verify Disk Media.
  • Page 122 Appendix C: SATA RAID configuration utility...

  • Page 123: Index

    Index I/O ports Installation precautions Installing a CPU Installing a hard disc Installing an expansions card Acer Server Manager (ASM) Installing and removing storage system requirements devices ASM Agent Installing expansion cards ASM Console Internal components system setup install ASM Agent...
  • Page 124 ESD precautions post-installation instructions 41 SATA RAID preinstallation instructions Adaptec RAID configuration utility BIOS Settings turning off the system Disk Utilities turning on the system Hardware Requirements power-on problems POST information Serial ATA ports Storage Upgrading the CPU system boards Upgrading the system mainboard layout system upgrade...

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