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  • Page 1 Acer Altos G700 series User’s guide Model G701...
  • 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 Hot-swap HDD Cage layout 2 System setup Setting up the system Preinstallation requirements Connecting peripherals Connecting the PS/2 keyboard...
  • Page 8 viii Installing a hard disk into the hot-swappable cage hard disk carrier Installing the hot-swappable cage Installing and removing storage devices Replacing the 3.5-inch floppy drive Installing a 5.25-inch storage device (optional) Upgrading the CPU To remove a CPU with heatsink To install a CPU with heatsink Upgrading the system memory To remove a DIMM...
  • Page 9 To remove the User password Exit Appendix A ASM & RDM quick installation guide Installing ASM System requirements System setup Installing RDM System requirements RDM Console setup Appendix B Rack installation guide System rack installation Vertical mounting hole pattern Screw types for rack installation Installing cage nuts Installing the system into the rack Index...

  • 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

    3.5-inch, 1.44 MB floppy drive • IDE CD-ROM drive • Additional media storage capacity • Altos G701 - two hot-swappable cages (4 hard disk capacity per cage) with a maximum storage space of 1168 GB • External ports • PS/2-compatible keyboard and •...

  • 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. . Description Power indicator Hard disk activity indicator System fault indicator Hard disk fault indicator Security keylock Front bezel...

  • Page 15: Front Panel

    Front panel Description CD-ROM drive Stop/Eject button CD-ROM drive activity indicator CD-ROM drive Volume control...
  • Page 16 1 System tour Description CD-ROM drive Headphone/Earphone port 5.25-inch half-height bays HDD carrier Altos G701 - hot-swappable cages Floppy drive Eject button Floppy drive Floppy drive activity indicator Power button Reset button Power indicator Hard disk activity indicator System fault indicator...

  • Page 17: Rear Panel

    Rear panel Icon Description Altos G701 model - Main power supply indicator Main power supply fail indicator Main power supply AC power indicator Main power supply cable socket...
  • Page 18 Serial port Parallel/printer port VGA/monitor port Gigabit LAN port (10/100/1000 Mbps) Expansion slots Altos G701 model - Power supply module bay for redundant PSU Rear system fan PCI slot lock lever Ventilation slots 1 This indicator will light up green when the power supply module is functioning properly.

  • Page 19: Internal Components

    Internal components Description Altos G701 model - Power supply module bay for redundant Rear system fan Rear system fan release latch PCI bus slot Mainboard Air baffle Power distribution board Hot-swap HDD fans Hot-swap HDD backplane board 1 Though the system supports two hot-swappable power supply module bays, the system comes bundled with a single power supply module only.

  • Page 20: 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 21 Note: All mainboard features indicated on the table below apply to the Altos G701models. Item Description Battery Buzzer +12V power connector ATX power connector Upper: RDM LAN port (10 Mbps) Lower: USB ports VGA/monitor port COM1 Serial port CPU1 and CPU2 CPU sockets DM1 and DM6 DIMM slots...
  • Page 22 1 System tour Item Description Rear system fan connector JF5 and JF6 System Front Fan 2 and 1 Fan Pin out #1 +12V Sense Pulse Power supply I C connector SCSI backplane I C connector JP11 Clear CMOS 1 - 2 Normal 2 - 3 Clear CMOS JP12 PCI SCSI LED...
  • Page 23 Item Description Video RAM BIOS chipset ServerWorks GC LE CSB5 chipset (south bridge) PC87417 SIO - Super I/O chipset VRM1 Onboard VRMs (Voltage Regulator Module)

  • Page 24: Hot-Swap Hdd Cage Layout

    1 System tour Hot-swap HDD Cage layout Note: The hot-swap SCSI HDD Cage can not be cascaded for the Altos G701 model. Label Description 122-pin SAF-TE connector Four 80-pin SCSI HDD connectors 68-pin SCSI HDD connector 80-pin SCSI HDD connector...

  • Page 25: System Setup

    2 System setup...
  • Page 26 This chapter gives you instructions on how to set up your system. Procedures on how to connect peripherals are also explained.

  • Page 27: 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 28: Connecting Peripherals

    Instructions on how to connect a printer is also described here, refer to page 21. Note: The illustrations shown in this section show the Altos G701 server chassis. Connecting the PS/2 keyboard...

  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: 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 33: Turning On The System

    (POST) messages appears. The POST messages indicate if the system is running well or not. Note: The illustration below shows the Altos G701 server chassis. Note: If the system does not turn on or boot after pressing the power button, go to the next section for the possible causes of the boot failure.

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 G701 server chassis. Note: Consult the operating system manual for information on how to configure the network setup.

  • Page 37: 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.

  • Page 38: 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 39: Upgrading The System

    3 Upgrading the system...
  • Page 40 This chapter discuss the precautionary measures and installation procedures you need to know when upgrading the system.

  • Page 41: 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 42 3 Upgrading the system Open the system according to the instructions on page 33. 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 43: Opening The Server

    The front bezel and left side panel are removable to allow access to the system’s internal components. Refer to the following sections for instructions. Note: The illustrations used in this section shows the Altos G701 server chassis. Opening the front bezel A security lock secures the front bezel to protect your system unit against unauthorized access.

  • Page 44: Removing The Side Panel

    3 Upgrading the system Note: The illustration below shows the Altos G701 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.

  • Page 45: 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 46 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 47: Configuring The Hot-Swappable Cage

    Note: The hot-swap SCSI HDD Cages can not be cascaded for Altos G701 model. Removing the hot-swappable cage Important: Before detaching the hot-swappable cage from the chassis, make sure to first remove all hard disks from their carriers.

  • Page 48: Installing A Hard Disk Into The Hot-Swappable Cage Hard Disk Carrier

    3 Upgrading the system SCSI drive power cable SCSI drive fault LED cable Pull out the cage from the chassis. Installing a hard disk into the hot-swappable cage hard disk carrier Note: You need not remove the hot-swappable cage from the chassis to install a hard disk into the cage’s hard disk carrier.
  • Page 49 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 50: Installing The Hot-Swappable Cage

    3 Upgrading the system Installing the hot-swappable 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 51: Installing And Removing Storage Devices

    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. These would provide the system additional storage capacity.
  • Page 52 3 Upgrading the system 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 53 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 32.

  • Page 54: Installing A 5.25-Inch Storage Device (Optional)

    3 Upgrading the system 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. Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 31. Disconnect the power and IDE 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 55 Install a new 5.25-inch drive to the drive carrier then secure it with the eight screws you have removed earlier. 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 32.

  • Page 56: Upgrading The Cpu

    3 Upgrading the system 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 57: To Install A Cpu With Heatsink

    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. Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 31.

  • Page 58: Upgrading The System Memory

    3 Upgrading the system 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 59: To Install A Dimm

    To install a DIMM Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 31. 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). Note: The DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation.

  • Page 60: 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 G701 server chassis. To install an expansion card Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 31.
  • Page 61 Insert the bracket with the card into the selected slot (4). Press the PCI slot lock lever on the rear panel of the server. 10 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 32. 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 62: Installing A Redundant Power Supply Module

    3 Upgrading the system Installing a redundant power supply module The Altos G701 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 63: To Install A Redundant Power Supply Module

    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 64 3 Upgrading the system 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 65: Installing A Hot-Swappable Hdd Fan

    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 G701 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 66: To Install A Hot-Swappable Hdd Fan

    3 Upgrading the system 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 67: Bios Setup

    4 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

    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 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

    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 73 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: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep,...

  • Page 74: System Information

    4 BIOS setup System Information...
  • Page 75 Total Memory...

  • Page 76: 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 77: 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 78: Ide Configuration

    4 BIOS setup 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 79 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 80 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 81: 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 82: 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 83 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 84: Boot Settings Configuration

    4 BIOS setup Boot Settings Configuration The Boot Settings Configuration submenu lets you specify the preferred settings for system bootup. Parameter Description Option Quick Boot Allows the system to boot faster by Enabled skipping some POST routine Disabled...
  • Page 85 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 86 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 87: 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.). Parameter Description Option...
  • Page 88 4 BIOS setup Parameter Description Option 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 Logs log is cleared and this parameter is set to Disabled for the next system bootup.

  • Page 89: 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 90: Remote Access

    4 BIOS setup Remote Access Parameter Description Option Serial Port If we select COM1, it is outputting the local COM1 Number text display and accepting keyboard input COM2(via from the serial port. BMC) If we select COM2, it is outputting the local text display to remote via BMC and accept- ing keyboard input from the BMC.

  • Page 91: Power

    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 Management some OS, such as Windows 95/98, to...
  • Page 92 4 BIOS setup 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 93: Boot

    Boot The Boot menu allows you to specify the preferred settings during system bootup. Press Enter to enter the submenu screen of the parameters shown in the screen below.

  • Page 94: Boot Device Priority

    4 BIOS setup 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 Sets the device from which the system will first Boot Device attempt to boot up.

  • Page 95: Hard Disk Drives

    Hard Disk Drives The Hard Disk Drives submenu lets you specify the devices that will be considered as the primary and secondary hard drives. Parameter Description Sets the device to be considered the primary hard Hard Drive drive. Sets the device to be considered the secondary hard Hard Drive drive.

  • Page 96: Removable Devices

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

  • Page 97: Atapi Cd-Rom Drives

    ATAPI CD-ROM Drives The ATAPI (Advanced Technology Attachment Packet Interface) CD-ROM submenu displays the type of ATAPI CD-ROM available in the system.

  • Page 98: Security

    4 BIOS setup 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 99: To Set A Supervisor/User Password

    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 100: 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 101 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 102 4 BIOS setup...

  • Page 103: Asm & Rdm Quick Installation Guide

    Appendix A ASM & RDM quick installation guide...
  • Page 104 This appendix shows you how to install the ASM and RDM software package.

  • Page 105: Installing Asm

    Installing ASM Acer Server Manager (ASM) consists of the ASM Console , ASM Management Server and the ASM Agent. These threes components are both required to perform server management tasks. System requirements ASM requires TCP/IP connectivity between the ASM Console, ASM Management Server and the ASM Agent.

  • Page 106: System Setup

    The installation wizard will be initialized. Follow the installation wizard until you are prompted to choose a destination directory. You can choose the default location “C:\Program Files\Acer”, or specify another location. Next screen allows you to choose the proper components you want to install, choose the “ASM Agent”.

  • Page 107: Installing Asm Console

    You can choose the default location “C:\Program Files\Acer”, or specify another location. Next screen allows you to choose the proper components you want to install, choose the “ASM Management Server”. Click on “Next”, and follow the wizard to finish the procedure.

  • Page 108: Installing Rdm

    Appendix A ASM & 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 109 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 110 Appendix A ASM & RDM quick installation guide...

  • Page 111: Appendix B Rack Installation Guide

    Appendix B Rack installation guide...
  • Page 112 This appendix shows you how to install the ASM and RDM software package.

  • Page 113: Screw Types For Rack Installation

    To purchase a rack mount kit, contact your local Acer representative or order directly from http://www.acer.com. The figure below shows the Altos G701 server in a rack-mount position.

  • Page 114: Vertical Mounting Hole Pattern

    Appendix B Rack installation guide 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 5U in the rack. Count the U positions and hole numbers from the bottom up.
  • Page 115 Screw types for rack installation The following screws are used in the assembly of the Acer Altos G701 and other rack-mountable components. Screw type and Figure Usage part number #8-32 x 0.25 inch Securing the inner mounting rails to the server...

  • Page 116: Installing Cage Nuts

    Appendix B Rack installation guide Installing cage nuts Cage nuts are use to secure systems and other components to the vertical rails in the rack. To install cage nuts: Insert the lower lip of the cage nut over the bottom of the opening at the back of a rail.

  • Page 117: Installing The System Into The Rack

    Installing the system into the rack To install the system into the rack: Remove the front bezel from the server. Refer to “Removing the front bezel” on page 33 for instructions. Remove the top panel of the server. Use a screw driver to remove the two rear screws holding the top panel to the chassis.
  • Page 118 Appendix B Rack installation guide Pull out the rubber stands from the server. There are two sets of rack bracket and mounting rail. The rack brackets are used to attached 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 119 Do the same thing to the other rack bracket. Attach the inner rails to the top and bottom side of the server. (1) Align the inner rail to the five screw holes located on the bottom side of the server. (2) Secure the rail to the server using M4 x L5 screws.
  • Page 120 Appendix B Rack installation guide Attach the two side handles to the server using four hex head 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 121 Attach the other rack bracket to the remaining mounting rail. Install the mounting rails to the rack using four M6 x L10 screws for each mounting rail.
  • Page 122 Appendix B 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 mounting rails on the rack. Press the release latch on both sides of the server.

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    Caution! To avoid personal injury, care should be taken when pressing the component rail release latches and sliding the component into the rack.
  • Page 124 Appendix B Rack installation guide...
  • Page 125 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 126 system upgrade ESD precautions turning off the system post-installation instructions 32 turning on the system preinstallation instructions power-on problems...

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