About This Manual; Manual Structure - Acer Altos 12000 Series User Manual

About this Manual

This user's guide provides information about how to set up and operate the Altos
12000 system.

Manual Structure

This user's guide consists of an introduction, five chapters, and an index.
Chapter 1
This chapter illustrates how to prepare the system for installation, connect the
cables, start up the system, and turn off system power. Before you install any
system components, refer to the "Installing Optional Components" section for
important ESD precautions, and pre- and post-installation instructions.
The "Power-on Problems" section suggests corrective measures if the system does
not boot after you have applied power.
Chapter 2
This chapter describes the external and internal structure of the system housing
and its assembly and disassembly. It also shows you how to install storage
devices, expansion boards, and hot-swappable SCSI drives, power supply
modules, and fans.
connections and a power cable list.
Chapter 3
This chapter describes the system board and the SCSI backplane board. It also
describes how to install components on the system board. At the end of the
chapter you will find an explanation of error messages and corresponding
corrective measures.
Getting Started
System Housing
At the end of the chapter is an illustration of cable
System Board
Index
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