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- Page 1 Acer Altos R500 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.
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Page 3: Fcc Notice
Notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Use conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. - Page 5 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating.
- Page 6 14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Notices FCC notice Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement 1 System overview Overview Processors Memory System chipsets Expansion slot Hardware management support Features summary Weight Power consumption Thermal dissipation 2 System tour External and internal structure Front panel Rear panel Internal components Disk drives Hard disk drive... - Page 8 Turning off your system 4 Upgrading your system Installation precautions ESD precautions Preinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions Opening your system Removing the system cover Replacing the system cover System boards Mainboard layout SCSI card layout Adaptec ZCR daughter card layout Installing an expansion card Hot-swapping a SCSI SCA hard disk drive Removing and installing the CPU Removing the CPU...
- Page 9 Chipset Settings Load Default Settings Abort Settings Change Exit Setup Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide Installing ASM Pro System requirements System setup Installing ASM Pro Console Installing ASM Pro Server Agent Installing RDM System requirements Connecting communication peripherals RDM Console setup Installing AWM and Microsoft Internet Information Service (IIS)
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Page 11: System Overview
1 System overview... - Page 12 The Acer Altos R500 is a 1U, high-density, rackmountable dual-processor system loaded with a host of new and innovative features. The system offers a new standard for flexible productivity ideal for local or wide area networks and multiuser server environments.
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Page 13: Overview
Overview The Acer Altos R500 system is a PCI bus based dual processor system built on an extended ATX baseboard. It comes with two socket 370 processor slots utilizing two Intel ® Coppermine-T or Tualatin ® processors integrated with the Server Works RCC chipset. The dual- channel SCSI architecture supports Ultra 160/m SCSI with bandwidth of up to 160 MB/s for each channel. -
Page 14: Memory
Memory The four DIMM sockets on board accept using 64-, 72-, 128-, 144-, 512-MB and 1-GB SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) DIMMs for a maximum memory upgrade capacity of up to 4 GB. For data integrity, the default setting of the ECC (error-correcting code) function of the memory system in BIOS is enabled. - Page 15 SCSI subsystem The dual-channel AIC-7899 single-chip host adapter delivers Ultra 160/m SCSI data transfer rates which double the Ultra-2 SCSI data transfer rate of up to 160 MByte/s. With two channels, it delivers a total of 320 MByte/s bandwidth. In addition, the AIC-7899 features a 66 MHz, 64-bit PCI interface that supports zero wait-state memory which also operates on 33 MHz, 32-bit PCI buses.
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Page 16: Expansion Slot
1 System overview Expansion slot PCI bus The mainboard has two 64-bit/66 MHz PCI bus slot with a riser card. Hardware management support The mainboard supports a power management function that conforms to the power saving standards of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star program. -
Page 17: Features Summary
Features summary The system has the following major components: • FC-PGA (Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array) 370 processor socket that supports Intel Coppermine DO Stepping or Tualatin processors processor running at 1/133 to 1.26/133 MHz and future generations of Pentium CPUs •... -
Page 18: Weight
Weight The table below lists the weight of individual components used in deployment of this system in third-party racks. Item Fully configured system Rack mount kit CPU and fan sink Hard disk drive Power supply module Floppy disk drive CD-ROM drive PCI card Power consumption The server power supply is rated for a maximum 220W DC output. -
Page 19: Thermal Dissipation
Two 9-cm CPU fan blowers • One rear chassis fan A fully configured Altos R500 server under maximum workload can produce approximately 1047 BTU/hr. Air temperature measurements around the server may vary as much as 25°C (45°F) from front to back. - Page 20 1 System overview...
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Page 21: System Tour
2 System tour... - Page 22 This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer.
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Page 23: External And Internal Structure
External and internal structure Front panel Icon Description Slim type CD-ROM drive emergency eject hole Slim type CD-ROM drive indicator Slim type CD-ROM drive eject button Slim type CD-ROM drive Slim type floppy drive indicator Slim type floppy drive Slim type floppy drive eject button Service ID button Power indicator System health indicator... - Page 24 Icon Description LAN 2 access indicator LAN 3 access indicator LAN 4 access indicator Service ID indicator USB ports (2 ports, black) Power button Hard disk power indicator Hard disk activity indicator Hard disk error indicator Drive tray lock Drive tray Metal handle 2 System tour...
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Page 25: Rear Panel
Rear panel Icon Color Teal or turquiose Green Purple Blue Description Add-on card bracket 1 Add-on card bracket 2 LAN 1 port (RJ-45) LAN 2 port (RJ-45) LAN 3 port (RJ-45) LAN 4 port (RJ-45) Serial port PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Monitor/VGA port Service indicator button... -
Page 26: Internal Components
Icon Color Internal components Item Slim type CD-ROM drive Hot-swappable SCSI hard disk drive Slim type floppy drive Mainboard Power supply Housing fans Raptor card (optional) Description Ventilation 2 System tour... -
Page 27: Disk Drives
Disk drives Your system comes with the following disk drives: Hard disk drive Your system provides three hot-swappable SCSI hard disk drive trays with SCSI connector card. 3.5-inch floppy disk drive Your system’s 3.5-inch slim-type floppy disk drive can handle 1.44- and 2.88-MB capacity diskettes. -
Page 28: Cd-Rom Drive
• When you put a label on a 3.5-inch diskette, make sure that the label is properly attached (flat on the surface) and within the labeling area (area with a slight surface depression) on the diskette. An improperly attached label may cause a diskette to get stuck in the floppy drive when you are inserting or removing it. - Page 29 To take care of your CDs: • Keep your discs in a disk case when not in use to avoid scratches or other damage. Any kind of dirt or damage can affect the data on the disc, impair the disc lens reader on the CD-ROM drive, or stop the system from successfully reading the disc.
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Page 31: Setting Up Your System
Setting up your system... - Page 32 This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your system.
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Page 33: Preinstallation Requirements
TV transmitters, etc. Checking the package contents Check the following items from the package: • Acer Altos R500 system • Acer Altos R500 User’s guide • CD-ROM driver kit • One front bezel for rackmount installation •... -
Page 34: Basic Connections
Basic connections The system unit, PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and monitor constitute the basic system. Before connecting any other peripherals, connect these peripherals first to test if the system is running properly. Connecting the PS/2 keyboard Plug the PS/2 keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port port) located on the rear panel of your system. -
Page 35: Connecting The Ps/2 Mouse
Connecting the PS/2 mouse Plug the PS/2 mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port located on the rear panel of your system Note: If you are using a USB mouse, plug the mouse cable into either USB ports located on the front panel of your system. (green port) -
Page 36: Connecting The Vga Monitor
3 Setting up your system Connecting the VGA monitor To connect the VGA monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor/VGA port (blue port) located on the rear panel of your system. -
Page 37: Connecting To The Network
Connecting to the network You can connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable. To do so, simply plug the network cable into any of the four network ports system. Note: Consult your operating system manual for information on how to configure your network setup. -
Page 38: Connecting The Power Cable
3 Setting up your system Connecting the power cable Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of your system. 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 39: Connecting Option
Connecting option USB devices Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a new serial bus design that is capable of cascading low-/medium-speed peripherals (less than 12 Mbps) such as a keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem. With USB, complex cable connections can be eliminated. Your system comes with two USB ports located on the front panel. -
Page 40: Turning On Your System
Turning on your system After making sure that you have set up the system properly and connected all the required cables, you can now power on your system. To power on the system, press the power button on the front panel. The system starts up and displays a welcome message. - Page 41 • Loose or improperly connected internal power cables. Check the internal cable connections. If you are not confident to perform this step, ask a qualified technician to assist you. Warning! Make sure all power cords are disconnected from the electrical outlet before performing this task. Note: If you have gone through the preceding actions and the system still fails to boot, ask your dealer or a qualified technician for assistance.
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Page 42: Turning Off Your System
3 Setting up your system Turning off your system To turn off your computer, on the Windows taskbar click on the Start button, point to Shut Down..., select Shut down from the dropdown window then click on OK. You can then turn off all peripherals connected to your computer. -
Page 43: Upgrading Your System
4 Upgrading your system... - Page 44 This chapter contains basic information about your system boards that you will find helpful when performing the instructions of the upgrade process which are also discussed in this chapter.
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Page 45: Installation Precautions
Installation precautions Before you install any system 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 your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Always observe the following precautions before you install a computer component: Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it. -
Page 46: Post-Installation Instructions
Warning! Failure to properly turn off the computer before you start installing components may cause serious damage. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician. Post-installation instructions Observe the following after installing a computer component: See to it that all components are installed according to the described step-by-step instructions. -
Page 47: Opening Your System
Opening your system 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 35. Warning! DO NOT attempt the procedures in the following sections unless you are confident of your capability to perform them. -
Page 48: Replacing The System Cover
Hold the cover with both hands and gently pull back the cover to detach it from the housing. Replacing the system cover Align the cover to the housing frame and then push it back in to slide it back into place. Turn the thumbscrew clockwise to secure the cover. -
Page 49: System Boards
System boards Mainboard layout The mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. It should look like the figure shown below. - Page 50 Item Description Battery Upper: PS/2 mouse connector Lower: PS/2 keyboard connector Upper: Serial port connector Lower: VGA port connector External high-density 68-pin SCSI connector SCSI HDD LED connector (connects to the SCSI backplane board) SCSI board connector (connects to the SCSI backplane board) CN10 CPU 1 fan connector...
- Page 51 Item Description FAN3 Rear system fan connector LAN jack (RJ-45) Upper: LAN1 Lower: LAN2 LAN jack (RJ-45) Upper: LAN3 Lower: LAN4 PCI1 64-bit/66 MHz PCI slot (debug only, optional) Service LED switch Password switch (optional) CPU frequency switch (optional) U11/U18/ Intel 82550 LAN chipsets U24/U29 Server Works HE-SL chipset (north bridge)
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Page 52: Scsi Card Layout
SCSI card layout Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) Item Description HDD connector HDD connector HDD connector SCSI connector (connects the SCSI card to the mainboad) HDD indicator connector Power connector Adaptec ZCR daughter card layout Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) 4 Upgrading your system... - Page 53 The daughter card enables RAID (redundant array of independent disks) through PCI interfacing via a 144-pin SO-DIMM connector. Warning! The ZCR daughter card is designed for use in a 3.3-volt signaling platform. Do not apply 5-volt signals to any signal pins of the daughter card. Item Description...
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Page 54: Installing An Expansion Card
Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: Remove the system cover. See “Removing the system cover” on page 37 for more information. Remove the metal bracket from the housing by removing the two screws. Save the screws for later use. 4 Upgrading your system... - Page 55 Gently pull out the metal bracket with the riser card from the mainboard. Remove the expansion card bracket. Save the screw for later use. Align then insert the expansion card into the riser card.
- Page 56 Secure the expansion card to the metal bracket with a screw. Reinstall the metal bracket with the riser card into the mainboard system and secure it with the two screws you have previously removed. Replace the system cover. 4 Upgrading your system...
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Page 57: Hot-Swapping A Scsi Sca Hard Disk Drive
Hot-swapping a SCSI SCA hard disk drive You can hot-swap (remove and replace) a SCSI hard disk drive any time when it fails to operate (indicated by a red LED). Warning! NEVER attempt to remove a hard disk drive when it is active. Doing so may result to data loss, system crash and damage to both the hard disk drive and to the server system. - Page 58 Remove the four tray screws to open the drive tray. Keep the screws for later use. When applicable, pull out any previously installed hard disk. Install a hard disk on the drive tray. Secure the hard disk to the drive tray with the four tray screws you have removed earlier.
- Page 59 Insert the tray into the hot-swap cage with the lever still extended. Make sure that the drive is properly inserted before closing the lever. Push the lever back until it clicks into place and then lock the drive tray using the hex key.
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Page 60: Removing And Installing The Cpu
Removing and installing the CPU The Intel Tualatin processor comes in a FC-PGA (Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array) 370-pin package. The FC-PGA package is designed for the new breed of sleek, high performance, small form factor PCs. The mainboard supports an Intel Tualatin processor running at 1/133 to 1.26/133 MHz, and future generations of Pentium CPUs. -
Page 61: Installing The Cpu
Installing the CPU Before you proceed make sure that there is no CPU installed in the CPU socket. Follow the steps below to install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on your mainboard. Raise the socket lever up to a 90° angle. Remove the processor from its protective packaging. - Page 62 Note: You need to install a terminator board into the CPU 2 socket if you only install one CPU (must be installed in the CPU 1 socket). Connect the 3-pin and 2-pin heatsink cables to the mainboard. Caution: The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands.
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Page 63: Removing And Installing Memory Modules
Removing and installing memory modules The four DIMM sockets on board accept 64-, 72-, 128-, 144-, 256-, and 512-MB SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) DIMMs for a maximum memory upgrade capacity of up to 4 GB. For the system to function properly, you have to install at least two DIMMs of 1.3 or 2.4 ___. -
Page 64: Installing A Dimm
Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM. Note: Place your forefingers on the top of the DIMM before pressing the holding clips to gently disengage the DIMM from the socket. Installing a DIMM Before you can install a new DIMM in a socket, remove first any previously installed DIMM from that socket. - Page 65 Note: The DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation. If you slip in a DIMM but it does not completely fit, you may have inserted it the wrong way. Reverse the orientation of the DIMM. Reconfiguring the system memory The system automatically detects the amount of memory installed.
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Page 67: Setup Utility
5 Setup utility... - 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.
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Page 69: Bios Setup Utility
BIOS Setup utility The BIOS Setup utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since most computers are already properly configured and optimized, there is no need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems and get the "Run Setup"... -
Page 70: Entering Setup
Entering Setup Power on the computer to start the system POST (Power On Self Test) process. While booting, press the key combination Ctrl+Alt+Esc simultaneously. The Basic Setup Utility main menu will appear. Note: You must press Ctrl+Alt+Esc while the system is booting. This key combination does not work during any other time. - Page 71 Basic Setup Utility main menu Advanced Setup Utility main menu The parameters on the screens shown in this User’s guide display default system values. These values may not be the same as those in your computer. The grayed-out items on the screens have fixed settings and are not user-configurable.
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Page 72: System Information
System Information The following screen appears if you select System Information from the main menu: Parameter Description Processor Type of processor currently installed in your system Processor Speed Clock speed of the processor currently installed in your system Level 1 Cache Total amount of first-level or the internal fast accessed memory size (i.e., the memory integrated into the CPU) - Page 73 Parameter Description Total Memory Total amount of onboard memory. The memory size is automatically detected by BIOS during the POST. If you install additional memory, the system automatically adjusts this parameter to display the new memory size. 1st Bank Type and size of DIMM installed in DIMM sockets 1, 2, 3 and, 4 respectively.
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Page 74: Product Information
Product Information Product Information displays general data about the system, such as the product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc. These information is necessary for troubleshooting and may be required when asking for technical support. These entries are for your reference only and cannot be changed. -
Page 75: Disk Drives
Disk Drives Select Disk Drives to input configuration values for the system disk drives. The following shows the Disk Drives screen: Parameter Description Diskette Drive A Indicates the floppy disk drive type IDE Primary These items let you select the IDE Channel Master hard disk parameters that your and Slave... -
Page 76: Ide Channel Type
IDE Channel Type The following screens appear if you select any of the the IDE drive parameters from the Disk Drives screen: Parameter Description Device Lets you specify the type of hard disk Detection installed in your system. If you want BIOS Mode to automatically configure your hard disk, select Auto. - Page 77 Parameter Description Size Specifies the size of your hard disk, in MB Hard Disk When set to Auto, the BIOS utility automa- LBA Mode tically detects if the installed hard disk sup- ports the function. If supported, it allows you to use a hard disk with a capacity of more than 528 MB.
- Page 78 Parameter Description The Ultra DMA and Multi-DMA modes Transfer enhance hard disk performance by increas- Mode ing the transfer rate. However, besides enabling these features in the BIOS Setup, both the Ultra DMA and Multi-DMA modes require the DMA driver to be loaded. 5 Setup utility Option Auto...
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Page 79: Onboard Peripherals
Onboard Peripherals Onboard Peripherals allows you to configure the onboard communication ports and the onboard devices. Selecting this option displays the following screen: Parameter Description Serial Port Enables or disables the serial port Base Address Sets the I/O base address of the serial port Sets the IRQ (interrupt request) channel of the serial port... - Page 80 Parameter Description USB Legacy Activates or deactivates the USB key- board connected to your system. Mode When activated, the USB keyboard functions in a DOS environment. Onboard SCSI Enables or disables the onboard SCSI controller Onboard Enables or disables the first onboard Ethernet Chip 1 network feature Onboard...
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Page 81: Power Management
Power Management The Power Management menu allows you to configure the system’s power management feature. The following screen shows the parameters on the Power Management screen: Parameter Description Power Allows you to reduce power consump- Management tion. When this parameter is set to Mode Enabled, you can configure the IDE hard disk and system timers. - Page 82 Parameter Description System Sleep This parameter sets the system to the Timer lowest power-saving mode after a speci- fied period of inactivity. Any keyboard or mouse action or any activity detected from the IRQ channels resumes system opera- tion. Sleep Mode Lets you specify the power-saving mode that the system will enter after a specified period of inactivity.
- Page 83 Parameter Description Restart on AC When power failure occurs and this setting Power Failure is enabled, the system will be turned on, when the power comes back, if the system was on. When power failure occurs and this setting is disabled, the system remains off when the power comes back, even if the system was on before the power failure occurs.
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Page 84: Boot Options
Boot Options This option allows you to specify your preferred settings for boot up. The following screen appears if you select Boot Options from the main menu: Parameter Description Boot Sequence This parameter allows you to specify the boot search sequence during POST. 1st. - Page 85 Parameter Description Silent Boot Enables or disables the Silent Boot func- tion. When set to Enabled, BIOS is in graphical mode and displays only an iden- tification logo during POST and while booting. After booting the screen displays the operating system prompt (such as DOS) or logo (such as Windows 95).
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Page 86: Date And Time
Date and Time The real-time clock keeps the system date and time. After setting the date and time, you do not need to enter them every time you turn on the system. As long as the internal battery remains good (approximately seven years) and connected, the clock continues to keep the date and time accurately even when the power is off. -
Page 87: System Security
System Security The Setup program has a number of security features to prevent unauthorized access to the system and its data. The following screen appears if you select System Security from the main menu: Parameter Description Supervisor Prevents unauthorized access to the Password BIOS Setup utility. - Page 88 Parameter Description Floppy Drive Sets the control level of the floppy drive Processor The Pentium III processor incorpo- Serial Number rates an individual serial number in each chip that can identify indivi- dual CPUs. When enabled, CPUs can be identified by processor serial number.
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Page 89: Setting And Changing The Password
Setting and changing the password To set or change a Supervisor/User password: Enable the Supervisor Password or User Password parameter in the System Security menu by pressing the Up or Down arrow key to select Present. The corresponding password window appears: Supervisor Password window User Password window Type a password then press Enter. -
Page 90: Removing A Password
Removing a password To remove your Supervisor/User password: Disable the Supervisor Password or User Password parameter in the System Security menu by pressing the up or down arrow key to select None. Press Esc to return to the System Security menu. Press Esc to exit Setup. -
Page 91: Ipmi Configuration
IPMI Configuration Intelligent Platform Management Interface The system event log enables you to record and monitor events that occur in your system like system temperature changes, fan stops, and others. This feature also allows you to specify the appropriate settings for your system’s event handling. - Page 92 Parameter Description IPMI BIOS Shows the version of IPMI BIOS Version Specifies the version of BaseBoard Firmware Management Controller (BMC) Firmware Version System Event Enables or disables the event logging Logging function of your system Clear Event Clears the event log whenever the event Log Area log area is full Existing Event...
- Page 93 Parameter Description AC Power BMC will log AC power lost and recovery Lost/Recovery event. Hardware If system hardware reset fails, BMC will Watchdog power off system for 10 seconds, then power on again. It will try twice. If system still fails to power on, BMC will perform CPU reduction or power off the system.
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Page 94: Rdm Configuration
RDM Configuration Parameter Description RDM 4.3 BIOS Shows the version number of the RDM BIOS Version Console This parameter lets you enable or disable Redirection the connection to the RDM manager station. If enabled and conditions are met, the RDM-enabled server automatically dials the RDM manager station using the phone number specified in the Remote Console Phone No. - Page 95 Parameter Description Hidden If you want the hidden partition to become Partition accessible, set this parameter to Enabled. When enabled, the server boots to the hid- den partition. Communica- This parameter specifies the parity, stop tion Protocol bits, and data length for the COM port to use for RDM connection.
- Page 96 Parameter Description Dial Out Retry This parameter lets you specify the maxi- Times mum number of times the RDM server must retry to connect to the RDM manager station once the server fails and RDM is activated. If the server has completed the specified number of tries and the connec- tion still fails, the server bypasses RDM and goes into normal mode.
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Page 97: Advanced Options
Advanced Options Note: To avoid damaging the system, do not change any settings in the Advanced Options submenu if you are not a qualified technician . The following screen shows the Advanced Options parameters: Memory/Cache Options Memory/Cache Options allows you to configure the advanced system memory functions. - Page 98 Parameter Description Level 2 Cache Enables or disables the second-level cache memory which is incorporated in the CPU module. Memory Remap Function 5 Setup utility Option Enabled Disabled...
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Page 99: Pnp/Pci Options
PnP/PCI Options PnP/PCI Options allows you to specify the settings for your PCI devices. Selecting this option displays the following screen: Parameter Description PCI IRQ Select Auto to let BIOS automatically con- Setting figure the plug-and-play (PnP) devices installed on your system; Otherwise, select Manual. - Page 100 Parameter Description Onboard LAN 1 When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parame- ter to Auto, this parameter specifies the Onboard LAN 2 auto-assigned interrupt for the onboard Onboard LAN 3 LAN controlers installed in your system. Onboard LAN 4 When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parame- ter to Manual, you need to specify the interrupt that you want to assign for the...
- Page 101 Parameter Description VGA Palette This parameter permits you to use the Snoop palette snooping feature if you installed more than one VGA card in the system. The VGA palette snoop function allows the control palette register (CPR) to manage and update the VGA RAMDAC (Digital Analog Converter, a color data storage) of each VGA card installed in the system.
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Page 102: Cpu Frequency
CPU Frequency This parameter displays your CPU’s speed and bus frequency. Selecting this option displays the following screen: Parameter Description Bus Frequency The bus frequency refers to the speed by which data is transferred between internal computer components and the CPU or the main memory of the CPU. -
Page 103: Chipset Settings
Parameter Description MP Table Version number of the MP table Version Chipset Settings Chipset Settings allows you to . Parameter Description CAS Latency Refresh Rate/ Type Maximum Pages Open Memory Address/ Control Buffer Select Memory Data Buffer Select Option Option Disabled Enabled Enabled... -
Page 104: Load Default Settings
5 Setup utility Load Default Settings Use this option to load the default settings for optimized system configuration. When you load the default settings, some of the parameters are grayed-out with their fixed settings. These grayed parameters are not user-configurable. The following dialog box appears when you select Load Default Settings from the main menu: Select Yes to load the default settings. -
Page 105: Abort Settings Change
Abort Settings Change Use this option to disregard the changes you have made to BIOS and reload your previous settings. The following dialog box appears when you select Abort Settings Change from the main menu: Select Yes to disregard your changes and reload your previous settings. After reload, the main menu appears on the screen. -
Page 106: Exit Setup
5 Setup utility Exit Setup Examine the system configuration values. When you are satisfied that all the values are correct, write them down. Store the recorded values in a safe place. In the future, if the battery loses power or the CMOS chip is damaged, you will know what values to enter when you rerun Setup. -
Page 107: Appendix A: Asm Pro Quick Installation Guide
Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide... - Page 108 This appendix shows you how to set up ASM Pro and its agent software.
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Page 109: Installing Asm Pro
Installing ASM Pro System requirements ASM Pro Console • Intel Pentium or higher processor • 64 MB of RAM (128 MB recommended) • 20 MB free hard disk space • Microsoft Windows 98, Windows NT, or Windows 2000 operating system •... -
Page 110: Installing Asm Pro Console
Installing ASM Pro Console To install ASM Pro Console: Insert the Management CD into your system’s CD-ROM drive. Click the Applications button. In the Applications list, select Advanced System Manager (ASM) Pro Console V4.5. Click the Setup button. Follow the Installation Wizard. Click Finish to complete the installation. - Page 111 ASM Pro Server Agent requires SNMP.NLM running with Control Community set to 'public' to allow ASM Pro Console to communicate with ASM Pro Server Agent. ASMAGENT.NCF is the script file that loads all related modules of ASM Pro Server Agent. To load the SNMP use the following command: load snmp control=public If you load SNMP.NLM before ASM Pro Server Agent, make sure that the Control Community has been set up properly.
- Page 112 The Password option is highlighted. Set up a password, and exit the utility. Note: A password is required when using the ASM Pro Console to remotely change or set any values for the agent, such as threshold values and any trap handling method. If the password is disabled, there is no security protection for the agent when the Console tries to change or set these values.
- Page 113 Note: If the SCO Server Agent has been installed, the program asks if you want to preserve the existing config file. Choose Reinstall to overwrite the previously installed SCO Server Agent, or choose Upgrade if you know the existing password. A password is required for a new installation.
- Page 114 Mount the CD-ROM drive. For example, mount the CD-ROM to / mnt. Insert an empty 1.44-MB diskette into your floppy drive and execute the command: # dd if={PATH}/asmuw.dd of=/dev/rdsk/f03ht Here, {PATH} denotes the directory where asmuw.dd is located. For example, /mnt/UnixWare. Insert the ASM Pro installation diskette into your floppy drive and, at the shell prompt, execute this command to begin ASM Pro installation:...
- Page 115 To install Microsoft Windows NT V4.0 Server or Windows 2000 Server/ Advanced Server Agent : Insert the Management CD into your system’s CD-ROM drive. Click the Applications button. In the Applications list, select "Advanced System Manager (ASM) Pro Agent V4.50". Click the Setup button.
- Page 116 10 Enter a password and click OK. A password is required when using the ASM Pro Console to remotely change or set any value for the NT Agent. If the password is disabled, there is no security protection for the agent when the ASM Pro Console tries to change or set these values.
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Page 117: Installing Rdm
Installing RDM This section gives step-by-step instructions on how to install the RDM function in the agent and console side of the ASM Pro software. System requirements Before you begin the installation, make sure that you have the following: RDM server requirements Hardware •... -
Page 118: Connecting Communication Peripherals
Software • Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft NT Workstation 4.0, or Windows 2000 • ASM Pro 4.5 Console Connecting communication peripherals Modem The Server and the RDM Console communicate via modem protocol. Therefore, you need to connect an external modem with a baud rate of not less than 9600 baud to both systems. - Page 119 • Turn on the system and the peripherals connected to it. Installing RDM Utilities You must do the following to ensure successful installation of the RDM Utilities: If you have created a RDM hidden partition through EasyBuild System CD, skip step 2. Create a RDM hidden partition.
- Page 120 for the other operating systems when you create the RDM hidden partition. Note: When you boot the system to the hidden partition, you cannot use other utilities (e.g., FDISK.EXE) to change the hidden partition settings. Deleting the hidden partition Important: You cannot recreate the RDM hidden partition once you delete it.
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Page 121: Rdm Console Setup
Note: Before you proceed, make sure that you have installed the necessary components and peripherals, for both the RDM server and RDM Console. The ASM Pro Server Agent driver or the server driver is contained in the Advanced System Manager Pro (ASM Pro) software package. Therefore, to install the ASM Pro Server Agent driver, you need to install the ASM Pro agent software. - Page 122 Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide Continue to finish the installation of ASM Pro Console. Uninstalling the RDM Console software RDM Console software can only be uninstalled within ASM Pro Console package.
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Page 123: Installing Awm And Microsoft Internet Information Service (Iis)
Installing AWM and Microsoft Internet Information Service (IIS) Note: You have to install Microsoft IIS before installing AWM. If your system already have Microsoft IIS installed then AWM automatically configures IIS. Skip the “Setting up Microsoft IIS” section if this is the case. System requirements •... -
Page 124: Setting Up Microsoft Iis
Click Finish to complete the installation. Note: For Windows NT 4.0, AWM will automatically install WbEM core or WbEM SNMP Provider if not installed. For Windows 2000, the WbEM core is built-in. AWM will only install the WbEM SNMP Provider if it is not yet installed. After installing either of these components, reboot your system. -
Page 125: Running Awm
After adding the virtual directory, click OK to save changes and exit. Running AWM Type this address in your browser: http://{IPADDRESS}/AWM The password window appears prompting for authentication as shown below. To access AWM, enter your user name, password and domain, then click OK. - Page 126 Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide...
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Page 127: Appendix B: System Rack Installation Guide
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Page 128: Esd Precautions
ESD precautions Always observe the following electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions before installing a system component: Do not remove a component from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it. Wear a wrist grounding strap before handling electronic components. Wrist grounding straps are available at most electronic component stores. -
Page 129: Vertical Mounting Hole Pattern
Vertical mounting hole pattern The four vertical rails of the system 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 130: Screw Types Used
Screw types used The following screws are used in the assembly of the Acer Altos R500 system and bundled rack-mountable components: Screw type and Figure part number M3 x L6 86.5A524.6R0 M4 x L5 86.6A536.8R0 M6 x L10 86.6A52A.100 #6-32 x 1/4”... -
Page 131: Installing Cage Nuts
Screw type and Figure part number Locating ring for Rittal rack 34.94814.001 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 132: Installing The System Into The Rack
Installing the system into the rack Follow steps 1 to 4 below to install the mounting rails to the rackmount. The mounting rails allow the system to slide in and out of the rackmount for maintenance purposes. Extend the component rail (a) from the mounting rail (b) until the component rail release latch clicks. - Page 133 Note: Look for an imprint that says “front” or “rear” on the mounting bracket. Install the mounting bracket on the appropriate side; otherwise, it will not fit correctly into the rack. Secure it with three M4xL8 screws with nut and washer as shown below.
- Page 134 Attach the mounting brackets and the cable carrier to the rack with nine M6xL10 screws. Note: You need to insert the locating ring into the rack mount hole first before securing the mounting bracket with the screws. Refer to the next figure. Install the left mounting bracket first using four M6xL10 screws with four locating rings.
- Page 135 mounting bracket and the vertical rail of the rack as shown below. Note: The cable carrier allows you to tie-wrap all cables to and from the system. As you slide the system in and out of the rack, the cable carrier collapses and extends, keeping the cables untangled and attached to the system.
- Page 136 Attach the component rails to the system with eight M4xL5 screws. Extend the inner sliding piece of the mounting bracket. Appendix B: System rack installation guide...
- Page 137 Slide the system into the rack. Attach the cable carrier bracket to the rear of the system using two #6-32x1/4” screws. Attach the cable carrier to the cable carrier bracket using three #6- 32x1/4” screws.
- Page 138 10 Pull out the system to extend the cable carrier. Bundle all cables to the cable carrier with the cable straps. Route all cables from the cable carrier to the cable management bracket located on the rear of the rack. 11 Install two cage nuts (see page 121) and secure the system to the rack using two M6xL10 screws.
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Page 141: Index
Index Advanced Desktop Agent System Requirements Advanced Server Agent System Requirements Advanced System Manager (ASM) System Requirements ASM Console installation ASM Server Agent configuring Openserver Agent installing Microsoft Windows NT Agent installing Novell Netware Agent installing SCO Openserver Agent installing SCO Unixware Agent BIOS Setup utility Abort Settings Change Advanced Options... - Page 142 preinstallation post-installation...