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Appendix B: Rack installation90• Elevated Operating Ambient TemperatureThe maximum operating temperature of the system is 35oC (95oF). Careful consid
91Vertical mounting hole patternThe four vertical rails of a rack contain mounting holes arranged in a manner shown in the figure below: The system oc
Appendix B: Rack installation92Screw types for rack installationThe following screws are used in the assembly of the Acer Altos R310 and other rack-m
932 Pinch the flexible edges of the cage nut with your fingers and press until it locks into place. 3 Repeat this process to install the other cage nu
Appendix B: Rack installation94b Hold down the latch (1) then slip the inner rail out (2). c Repeat this procedure with the other rack bracket.2 Att
954 Install the mounting rails to the rack using four M6 x L10 screws for each mounting rail and the cage nuts you installed earlier. 5 Extend the mid
Appendix B: Rack installation966 Install the server into the rack by carefully aligning the inner rails attached to the server with the mounting rail
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99Hardware Requirements for R310 SATA RAIDYour system needs to have at least two SATA hard drives installed to create a RAID array. A single hard driv
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Appendix C: SATA RAID configuration utility100Server BIOS settingsYour system’s BIOS settings must be modified to enable SATA RAID. Follow the steps
101Using the Adaptec RAID configuration utilityThis utility is BIOS based and, like BIOS, is accessed during system startup. During POST press <Ctr
Appendix C: SATA RAID configuration utility102Use the arrow keys to select from the following options:• <M>anage Arrays• <C>reate Arrays•
103To Delete an Array1 Select an Array from the List of Arrays as shown below.2 Press the <Delete> key.To Verify a RAID 1If a RAID 1 is created
Appendix C: SATA RAID configuration utility104To Rebuild RAID 1If a RAID 1 is created with Build and Clear and then stopped, the Rebuild function of
1053 Press the <Ins> (or, on some keyboards, <Insert>) key to add the new drive(s) to the Selected Drives field.4 Press the <Enter>
Appendix C: SATA RAID configuration utility1067 Scroll to Stripe Size, by using the <Tab> key, and select 16 KB, 32 KB, or 64 KB using the arro
107Create RAID 0 from source drive1 Install a new HDD and initalize it.Warning! Do NOT initailize the source drive! Doing so will destroy all data!2 F
Appendix C: SATA RAID configuration utility1089 With the <Tab> key, scroll to Done, and press <Enter>.Create RAID 1 from a source drive1
1099 Select the Source Drive, and press <Enter> followed by <Y>.Initialize DrivesPrepare hard disk drives for creating arrays.1In the Main
The Acer Altos R310 is a 1U, high density, rack optimised single processor system loaded with features. The system offers a new standard for flexible
Appendix C: SATA RAID configuration utility110Disk UtilitiesFormat Disk1In Options, select Disk Utility.2 Select a drive from the list and press the
111IndexAAcer Server Manager (ASM) 83system requirements 83ASM Agent 83ASM Console 83system setup 83install ASM Agent 84install ASM
112SSATA RAIDAdaptec RAID configuration utility 101BIOS Settings 100Disk Utilities 110Hardware Requirements 99POST information 99Serial
3Product briefingThis section provide basic information concerning the configuration of your Altos R310 system.Processor• Single 2.5 GHz Intel Celeron
1 System information4Note: 333 MHz memory will run at 320 MHz when used with a processor with 800 MHz system bus frequency.Storage • Slim-type IDE CD
5Caring featuresPart of Acer’s mission, as a company that cares about its end users, is to provide features that make operation, maintenance, and upgr
1 System information6Product specification summaryHighlighted below are the system’s key features:• Single Intel Celeron or Pentium 4 processor supp
2 System tourBB!S421!.!FO/cppl!!Qbhf!8!!Xfeoftebz-!Nbsdi!35-!3115!!6;1:!QN
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9System boardMainboard layoutThe mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. The figure below is provided to help you indentify and locate
Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such cha
2 System tour10 Item DescriptionBT1 BatteryCN2 ATX power connector (20 pin)CN3 ATX power connector (4 pin)CN6CN7CN9Fan connectorsCN19 Front Panel c
11IDE1IDE2Primary IDE connectorSecondary IDE connectorSTK1STK2USB 2.0 portsU8 Canterwood-ES chipset (North bridge)U9 CPU slot (478 pin)U20 System cloc
2 System tour12Jumper settings (JP1) clear CMOS Jumper settings (JP2) Password Jumper settings (JP4) Boot Block Pin Number Pin Settings1-2 Normal
13External and internal structureFront panel No. Description1 CD-ROM drive2 CD-ROM activity indicator3 CD-ROM eject button4 CD-ROM emergency eject hol
2 System tour14Rear panel 14 FDD eject button15 Floppy disc drive (FDD)16 FDD activity indicatorNo. Icon Description1 Main power supply unit 2 Main p
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2 System tour16Internal components No. Description1 HDD bays2 CD-ROM/FDD assembly3 System fans4 Power supply unit5 CPU/heatsink/air-baffle assembly6
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19Setting up the systemPreinstallation requirementsSelecting a siteBefore unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for the system f
iiiNoticesFCC noticeClass 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
3 Getting Started20System startupTurning on the systemAfter making sure that you have properly set up the system and connected all the required cable
21Turning off the systemTo turn off the server, on the Windows task bar click on the Start button, point to Shut Down..., select Shut down from the dr
3 Getting Started22BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes The POST code checkpoints are references and instructions used during the BIOS pre-boot process. The fo
2309h Set in-POST flag in CMOS that indicates we are in POST. If this bit is not cleared by post-ClearBootFlagJ (AEh), the BIOS on next boot determine
3 Getting Started2414h Verify that the 8742 keyboard controller is responding. Send a self-test command to the 8742 and wait for results. Also read t
251Ch Initialize interrupt controllers for some shut-downs.20h 1-3-1-1 Verify that DRAM refresh is operating by polling the refresh bit in PORTB. 22h
3 Getting Started263Ch If CMOS is valid, load chipset registers with values from CMOS, otherwise load defaults and display Setup prompt. If Auto Conf
2749h Perform these tasks:1. Size the PCI bus topology and set bridge bus numbers2. Set the system max bus number3. Write a 0 to the command register
3 Getting Started2858h 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts. First do an STI for hot interrupts. Secondly, test the NMI for an unexpected interrupt
2968h Enable external cache and CPU cache if present.Configure non-cacheable regions if neces-sary.NOTE: Hook routine must preserve DX, which carries
ivShielded cablesAll connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.Peripheral
3 Getting Started307Eh The Coprocessor initialization test. Use the floating point instructions to determine if a coprocessor exists instead of the E
3190h Initialize hard-disk controller. If the CMOS RAM is valid and intact, and fixed disks are defined, call the fixed disk init routine to intialize
3 Getting Started329Ch Set up Power Management. Initiate power -management state machine.9Dh Initialize Security Engine.9Eh Enable hardware interrupt
33B0h Check for errorsIf (errors were found)beep twicedisplay "F1 or F2" messageif (F2 keystroke) go to SETUPif (F1 keystroke) go to BOOTB1h
3 Getting Started34BEh If BCP option is enabled, clear the screen before booting.BFh Check virus and backup reminders. Display System Summary.C0h Try
35E1h Initialize the bridge.E2h Initialize the CPU.E3h Initialize system timer.E4h Initialize system I/O.E5h Check force recovery boot.E6h Checksum BI
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39Upgrading the systemCertain components of the server are upgradeable such as the drives, the CPU, the memory, and the expansion cards. However, for
vImportant safety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.1 Follow all warnings and instructions
4 Configuring the system40Installation precautionsBefore you install any server component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These
41Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following before you install any component:1 Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected t
4 Configuring the system42Opening the serverCaution! Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your system and all peripherals connected
43To remove the top panelThe top panel is attached to the server by one (non-removable) thumbscrew. See “Rear panel” on page 14 for help locating the
4 Configuring the system44To replace the top panelAlign the cover over the chassis, with the tool-less screw oriented toward the back panel of the se
45Installing expansion cardsThis section explains how to install an expansion card. The onboard expansion slots support PCI (Peripheral Component Inte
4 Configuring the system464 Align and insert the PCI card onto the slot bracket (1), then reinstall the PCI riser into the housing (2). Turn the thum
47Installing and removing a hard disc driveRemoving a hard disc1 Remove the system cover. See “To remove the top panel” on page 43 for more informatio
4 Configuring the system484 Remove the screws that secure the hard disc to the disc tray (1) and remove the drive from the tray (2). Keep the screws
492 Reinsert the disc tray into the front of the system (1). Turn the thumbscrew clockwise to secure the disc tray (2), and reconnect all hard disc ca
via When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayedb If liquid has been spilled into the productc If the product has been exposed to rain or waterd I
4 Configuring the system50Upgrading the CPUThis section includes instructions for removing and installing a CPU.Important! Always observe the ESD pre
514 Loosen the four corner screws that secure the heatsink to the mainboard (1) and gently remove it (2). 5 Locate and lift the CPU socket locking lev
4 Configuring the system52Installing a CPUHaving followed the steps above, the CPU socket is empty and you are ready to install your new processor.1
532 Replace the heatsink over the CPU socket (3) and tighten the four corner screws (4).3 Replace the system cover, making sure to observe the post-in
4 Configuring the system54Upgrading the system memoryMemory configurationThis section includes instructions for removing and installing a memory modu
55To remove a D I M MBefore installing a new DIMM in a socket, remove first any previously installed DIMM from that socket.Important: Before removing
4 Configuring the system56To install a DIMM1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 40.2 Locate the DIMM socke
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59BIOS setup BIOS setup is a hardware configuration program built into your system's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since most systems are al
Notices iiiFCC notice iiiClass A equipment iiiShielded cables ivPeripheral devices ivUse conditions ivCanadian users ivLaser compliance statement ivIm
5 BIOS setup60Entering BIOS setupPower on the server to start the system POST (Power On Self Test) process. During bootup, press F2 to enter the BIOS
61• 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. • Pre
5 BIOS setup62MainThe Main menu displays basic and important information about the system. This information is necessary for troubleshooting and may
63System Time Sets the correct time. [HH:MM:SS]System Date Sets the correct date. [mm/dd/yyyy]Legacy Diskette A:Primary IDE MasterPrimary IDE SlaveSec
5 BIOS setup64AdvancedThe Advanced menu contains parameter values that define how the system behaves on startup.Warning! Be cautious in setting param
65 Parameter Description OptionPCI ConfigurationPeripheral ConfigurationBoot Settings ConfigurationEvent Log ConfigurationConsole RedirectionSystem H
5 BIOS setup66PCI Configuration Parameter Description OptionReset Configuration DataNoYesUSB Host ControllerEnables or dis
67Peripheral ConfigurationThe Peripheral Configuration submenu lets you define the parameter settings for the system’s parallel and serial ports.
5 BIOS setup68Boot Settings Configuration Parameter Description OptionQuick Boot Allows BIOS to skip certain tests to decrease the time needed
69Bootup NumLockSets the Power-on state for NumLock. OnOffWait for ‘F1’ if ErrorDisplays the error message if POST error occurs.EnabledDisabled MPS
BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes 224 Configuring the system 37Upgrading the system 39Installation precautions 40ESD precautions 40Preinstallation instructi
5 BIOS setup70Event Log Configuration Parameter Description OptionEvent Log CapacityDisplays event log space status. Space AvailableEvent Log
71ECC Event LoggingAllows logging of ECC events. EnabledDisabledPCI Event Logging Allows logging of PCI error events.EnabledDisabledAC Power Lo
5 BIOS setup72Console Redirection Parameter Description OptionConsole Redi-rection PortSelects the system port for console redi-rection.COM1Ser
73Flow Control NoCTS/RTSXON/XOFFCTS/RTS+CDContinue C.R. after POSTOnOff# of video pages to sup-port1 (Default)through8Parameter Description OptionBB!S
5 BIOS setup74System Health Monitoring The system health monitoring screen displays current information regarding the system’s CPU status, temper
75Alert Standard Format (ASF) configruation Parameter Description OptionBIOS Boot TimeoutSets the interval for the BIOS boot watch-dog timer.01-65
5 BIOS setup76Power Parameter Description OptionACPI-aware OS Enable or disable ACPI support for the Operating System.YesNoPower Button Behavior4-
77Boot Parameter Description+Removable DevicesExpandableAllows user to configure Boot SequenceCD-ROM Drive+Hard DrivePXE IBA GE Slot 0208 v1216PXE IBA
5 BIOS setup78SecurityThe Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords. Pa
79ExitThe Exit menu displays the various options to quit from the BIOS setup. Highlight any of the exit options then press Enter. Parameter Descri
Appendix A: Management software installation 81Installing ASM 83System requirements 83ASM Agent 83ASM Console 83System setup 83Installing ASM Agent (W
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83Installing ASMAcer Server Manager (ASM) consists of the ASM Console and the ASM Agent. These two components are both required to perform server man
Appendix A: Management software installation84Installing ASM Agent (Windows version)To install ASM Agent:1 Log in to the managed server using the Adm
85Installing ASM Agent (Linux version)To install the ASM6 Agent on RedHat Linux 8.01 Insert the ASM6 installation CD into your computer's optical
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This appendix shows you how to use the optional rack mount kit to put your Altos R310 server into a server rack.BB!S421!.!FO/cppl!!Qbhf!99!!Xfeoftebz-
89System rack installationImportant! Observe the electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions shown on page 40 when perfoming the following procedures. D
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