Acer Altos G520 series Manuals

• 3

  Class B Equipment
• 3

  Fcc Notice
• 4

  Laser Compliance Statement
• 5

  Important Safety Instructions
• 7

  Table of Contents

11

1 System Tour

• 13

  Product Briefing
  • 13

    Processor
  • 13

    Memory Subsystem
  • 13

    Storage
  • 14

    Graphics Interface
  • 14

    Networking
  • 14

    I/O Ports
  • 14

    Serial ATA Ports
• 15

  Caring Features
• 16

  Product Specification Summary
• 17

  External and Internal Structure
  • 17

    Front Bezel
  • 18

    Front Panel
  • 20

    Rear Panel
  • 22

    Internal Components
• 24

  System Boards
  • 24

    Mainboard Layout
  • 27

    Hot Plug HDD Cage Backplane Board Layout (SCSI)
  • 28

    Hot Plug HDD Cage Backplane Board Layout (SATA)

31

2 System Setup

• 33

  Setting Up the System
  • 33

    Preinstallation Requirements
• 34

  Connecting Peripherals
  • 34

    To Connect the PS/2 Keyboard
  • 35

    To Connect the PS/2 Mouse
  • 36

    To Connect the VGA Monitor
  • 37

    To Connect the Power Cable
• 38

  Turning On the System
  • 39

    Power-On Problems
• 40

  Operating System Configuration
• 41

  Network Connection
• 42

  Tower-To-Rack Option
• 43

  Turning Off the System

45

3 Upgrading the System

• 47

  Upgrading the System
  • 47

    Installation Precautions
  • 48

    Post-Installation Instructions
• 49

  Opening the Server
  • 49

    Before Opening the Server
  • 49

    To Open the Front Bezel
  • 49

    To Remove the Front Bezel
  • 51

    To Remove the Side Panel
• 53

  Configuring the Hot Plug HDD Cage
  • 53

    To Remove the Hot Plug HDD Cage
  • 55

    To Install a Hard Disk Into the Carrier
  • 56

    To Install the Hot Plug HDD Cage
• 59

  Configuring the Non-Hot Plug HDD Cage
  • 59

    To Remove the Cage
  • 60

    To Install a Hard Disk Into the Cage
  • 61

    To Install the Cage
• 62

  Installing and Removing Storage Devices
  • 62

    To Remove a 5.25-Inch Storage Device
  • 63

    To Install a 5.25-Inch Storage Device
• 65

  Upgrading the CPU
  • 65

    To Remove a CPU with Heatsink
  • 66

    Processor Sequence
  • 66

    To Install a CPU with Heatsink
• 69

  Upgrading the System Memory
  • 70

    To Remove a DIMM
  • 70

    To Install a DIMM
  • 71

    Reconfiguring the System Memory
• 72

  Replacing the Backup Battery
• 74

  Installing an Expansion Card
  • 74

    To Install an Expansion Card
• 76

  Installing a Redundant Power Supply Module
  • 77

    To Install a Redundant Power Supply Module

79

4 BIOS Setup

• 81

  BIOS Setup
• 82

  Entering BIOS Setup
• 84

  Main
• 86

  Advanced
  • 87

    Processor Summary and Configuration
  • 88

    IDE Configuration
  • 93

    Floppy Configuration
  • 94

    Super I/O Configuration
  • 95

    USB Configuration
  • 97

    PCI Configuration
  • 98

    Memory Configuration
• 100

  Boot
  • 101

    Boot Settings Configuration
  • 102

    Boot Device Priority
  • 104

    Hard Disk Drives
  • 105

    Removable Devices
  • 106

    ATAPI CD/DVD Devices
• 107

  Security
  • 109

    To Set an Administrator/User Password
  • 109

    To Remove the User Password
• 110

  Server
  • 112

    System Management
  • 113

    Serial Console Features
  • 115

    Event Log Configuration
• 117

  Exit
• 119

  Upgrading the BIOS
  • 119

    Preparing for the Upgrade
  • 119

    Recording the Current BIOS Settings
  • 119

    Obtaining the Upgrade
  • 120

    Creating a Bootable Diskette
  • 120

    Creating the BIOS Upgrade Diskette
  • 120

    Upgrading the BIOS
  • 122

    Changing the BIOS Language
  • 122

    Recovering the BIOS
  • 122

    Manually Recovering the BIOS
  • 123

    Clearing the CMOS
  • 124

    Clearing the Password
• 125

  BIOS Error Messages
• 127

  BIOS POST Beep Codes
• 128

  BIOS Recovery Beep Codes
• 129

  Configuration and BIOS Select Jumpers

131

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

• 133

  Resetting the System
• 133

  Problems Following Initial System Installation
• 133

  First Steps Checklist
• 134

  Hardware Diagnostic Testing
• 135

  Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights
• 135

  Confirming Loading of the Operating System
• 136

  Specific Problems and Corrective Actions
• 136

  Power Light Does Not Light
• 137

  No Characters Appear On Screen
• 138

  Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect
• 138

  System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly
• 139

  Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light
• 139

  Optical Drive Activity Light Does Not Light
• 140

  Cannot Connect to a Server
• 140

  Problems with Network
• 141

  System Boots When Installing PCI Card
• 141

  Problems with Newly Installed Application Software
• 142

  Problems with Application That Ran Correctly Earlier
• 142

  Hard Drive(S) Are Not Recognized
• 143

  Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected
• 143

  LED Information

145

Appendix B: ASM Quick Installation Guide135

• 147

  Installing ASM
  • 147

    System Requirements
  • 147

    System Setup

149

Appendix C: Altos G520 Rack Installation Guide139

• 151

  System Rack Installation
  • 152

    Vertical Mounting Hole Pattern
• 153

  Screw Types for Rack Installation
• 154

  Installing the System Into the Rack
• 155

  Installing Cage Nuts

157

Appendix D: SATA RAID Configuration

• 159

  Configuring the Onboard SATA RAID
  • 159

    How to Enable the Onboard SATA RAID Function
  • 159

    How to Create RAID 1 Volume
  • 159

    Loading Onboard SATA RAID Default Setting
    • 160

      Create Raid 1 Volume
    • 160

      Initial Raid Volume
    • 161

      Save and Exit Embedded Raid Configuration Utility

163

Appendix E: RAID Configuration

• 165

  Configuring the SCSI/SCSI RAID HBA
  • 165

    How to Use SCSI HBA Setup Utility
  • 165

    How to Use SCSI RAID HBA Setup Utility
  • 166

    Megaraid Configuration Utility
    • 167

      Create Raid1 Volume
    • 167

      Assign Hot Spare Disk
    • 167

      Initialize Raid Volume
    • 168

      Save and Exit Megaraid Configuration Utility

169

Appendix F: Diagnostic Code Checkpoints

• 171

  POST Code Checkpoints
• 178

  Bootblock Initialization Code Checkpoints
• 181

  Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoint

185

Index

• 3

  Table of Contents

9

Chapter 1. Safety Information

10

Chapter 2. Quick Start

11

Chapter 3. Introduction to Your Handset

• 11

  Handset Appearance
• 12

  Keys
  • 12

    Function Keys
  • 13

    Alphanumeric Keys
• 14

  The Lcd Display

15

Chapter 4. Prepare to Use

• 15

  Insert the Sim Card
• 16

  4.2 Using Batteries
• 17

  Turn On the Phone Power
• 17

  Turn Off the Phone Power

18

Chapter 5. Making Your First Call

• 18

  Make a Call
• 19

  End a Call
• 19

  Answer a Call
• 19

  Adjust the Earpiece Volume

20

Chapter 6. Introduction to the Basic Functions

• 20

  One-Touch Dialing
• 20

  Make an International Call
  • 20

    Ake an Nternational All
• 20

  Make an Emergency Call
• 20

  Make a Voicemail Call
• 21

  Missed Call Message
• 21

  Abbreviated Call
• 21

  Phone Book Shortcut
• 21

  Add New Entries
• 21

  Last 10 Number Redial
• 22

  Incoming Call Waiting
• 22

  Extension Dial
• 22

  Call Options
  • 23

    Mute Call
  • 23

    End Call
  • 23

    Swap Call
  • 23

    Hold Call
  • 23

    Unhold Call
  • 23

    Join Call

24

Chapter 7. Menu Options

• 25

  Shortcut Access
• 26

  Phone Book (1)
  • 26

    Last Number (1-1)
    • 26

      Last Dialed (1-1-1)
    • 26

      Last Received (1-1-2)
    • 26

      Last Missed (1-1-3)
    • 26

      Delete All (1-1-4)
  • 27

    Find Record (1-2)
    • 27

      By Name (1-2-1)
  • 27

    Add Record (1-3)
  • 27

    Delete Record (1-4)
    • 27

      Delete By Name (1-4-1)
    • 28

      Delete All (1-4-2)
  • 28

    Memory Selection (1-5)
  • 28

    Own Number (1-6)
• 29

  Messages (2)
  • 29

    Inbox (2-1)
    • 29

      Delete Message
    • 29

      Edit Message
    • 29

      Reply Message
    • 29

      Send Message
  • 30

    Outbox (2-3)
    • 30

      Delete Message
    • 30

      Edit Message
    • 30

      Send Message
    • 30

      Use Number
• 31

  Message Settings
  • 31

    Valid Period
• 32

  Call Divert
  • 32

    No Condition
• 33

  Call Barring
  • 33

    Bar All Out
    • 34

      All Calls (3-4-2)
• 34

  Call Information
  • 35

    Call Rate (3-4-3)
  • 35

    Cost Limit (ON/OFF) (3-4-4)
  • 35

    Line in Use (3-5)
• 34

  Call Waiting
• 36

  Handset Settings (4)
  • 36

    Back Light (4-1)
  • 36

    Auto Redial (4-2)
  • 36

    Answer By (4-3)
  • 36

    Key Lock (4-4)
  • 36

    Language (4-5)
  • 37

    Time Alert (4-6)
  • 37

    Restore (4-7)
• 37

  Network Selection
  • 37

    Auto Selection (5-1)
  • 37

    Manual Selection (5-2)
• 38

  Security Settings (6)
  • 38

    Set Code Status (6-1)
    • 38

      PIN Code (6-1-1)
    • 38

      Phone Code (6-1-2)
  • 38

    Change Password (6-2)
    • 38

      PIN Code (6-2-1)
  • 39

    Fixed Dial (6-3)
    • 39

      View (6-3-1)
    • 39

      Set Status (6-3-2)
    • 39

      Modify (6-3-3)
  • 39

    SIM Lock (6-4)
    • 39

      Set Status (6-4-1)
    • 40

      Change Code (6-4-2)
• 40

  Audio Settings
  • 40

    Ring Volume (7-1)
  • 40

    Ring Type (7-2)
    • 40

      Keypad Tone (7-3)
    • 40

      Alarm Type (7-4)
  • 41

    Clock & Calendar (8)
    • 41

      Set Alarm (8-1)
    • 41

      Set Time (8-2)
    • 41

      Calendar (8-3)
      • 42

        View Day
      • 42

        Make Note
      • 42

        Erase Notes
      • 42

        View All
      • 43

        Select Date
      • 43

        Date Mode

44

Chapter 8. Menu Structure Map

45

Chapter 9. Care and Maintenance

46

Chapter 10. Accessories

• 46

  Batteries
  • 46

    Battery Charger
    • 47

      Charging Battery
    • 47

      Cigarette Lighter Charger
• 48

  Hands-Free
  • 48

    Portable Hands-Free
  • 48

    Simple Car Kit

49

Chapter 11. Troubleshooting