System setup System notes Thank you for purchasing your Acer server. This user guide is intended as a reference for experienced server technicians and helps detail many of the features available in Acer servers. For more detailed information about any particular component or software solution, you may consult the technical specifications or the user manuel for that application.
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System component identification Altos R480 F4 front view: 1 ~ 8 2.5-inch hot-pluggable hard disk drive bays Altos R480 F4 system back panel feature identification:...
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System controls and indicators Front panel controls 功能 顏色 狀態 說明 Power Button Green Solid On System is powered on. w/Integrated LED Green Blink System is in ACPI S1 state (sleep mode) System is not powered on or in ACPI S5 State.
Setting up the system Pre-installation requirements Selecting a site Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for the system for maximum efficiency. Consider the following factors when choosing a site for the system: Near a grounded power outlet. ...
Turning on the system After making sure that you have properly set up the system, applied power and connected all the necessary peripherals, you can now power on the system. Follow the procedure below. 。 Press the power button The system starts up and displays a welcome message on the monitor. After that, a series of power-on self-test (POST) messages appears.
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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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Turning off the system There are two ways to turn off the server—via software or via hardware. The software procedure below applies to a system running on a Windows OS. For other shutdown procedures, refer to the related user documentation. To turn off the system via software: Press <Ctrl>...
System troubleshooting Resetting the system Before going through in-depth troubleshooting, attempt first to reset the system using one of the methods below. Perform Purpose To do this Soft boot To clear the system memory and Press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> reload the operating system.
Initial system startup problems Problems that occur at initial system startup are usually caused by an incorrect installation or configuration. Hardware failure is a less possible cause. If the problem you are experiencing is with a specific application. Initial troubleshooting checklist ...
Hardware diagnostic testing This section provides a detailed approach to identifying a hardware problem and its cause. Checking the boot-up status Caution: Before disconnecting any peripheral cables from the server, turn off the system and any peripheral devices. Failure to do so can cause permanent damage to the system and/or the peripheral device.
Specific problems and corrective actions Listed below are specific problems that may arise during the use of your server and their possible solutions Confirming loading of the operating system Once the system boots up, the operating system prompt appears on the screen. The prompt varies according to the operating system.
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Check that relevant switches and jumpers on the hard drive and on the backplane board are set correctly. Optical drive activity indicator does not light Do the following: Make sure the SATA and power cables are properly connected. ...
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Peripheral device connected to a USB port does not work. Do the following: Reduce the number of external devices connected to a USB hub. Refer to the documentation that came with the device There is problem with the software program. Do the following: ...
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Note: If POST does not emit any beep code and characters still do not appear, the display monitor or the video controller may be defective. Contact your local Acer representative or authorized dealer for technical assistance.
Notices Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
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Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product. ...
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Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length.
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Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/sustainability01.htm.
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Precaução: Radiação laser invisí vel quando aberto. Evite exposição ao feixe. Laserproduct klasse 1 Voorzichtig: Onzichtbare laserstraling indien geopend. Voorkom blootstelling aan straal. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this system is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
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List of applicable countries This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations and constraints in the country of use. For further information, please contact local office in the country of use. Please see http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/rtte/implem.htm or the latest country list. Note: The following sections are applicable only to Class A systems FCC notice Class A...
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Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacture could void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commision Commission, to operate this computer. Operation conditions This device 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.