Acer Altos G310 Manuale Utente

Acer Altos G310User’s guideBB!H421!.!FO/cppl!!Qbhf!j!!Gsjebz-!Nbz!8-!3115!!2;42!QN

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5 BIOS setup90Primary IDE MasterDisplay detected device type (if any present).Display NONE (if none detected).Press Enter to access submenu.Primary I

91Primary IDE MasterThese items let you select the IDE hard disk parameters that the system supports. Parameter Description OptionDevice Type o

5 BIOS setup92Block Mode Enhances disk performance depending on the hard disk in use. If you set this parameter to Auto, BIOS setup automatically de

93Floppy ConfigurationThe Floppy Configuration submenu displays the type of floppy drive installed in the server. Parameter Description OptionFlo

5 BIOS setup94PCI/PnP ConfigurationThe PCI/PnP Configuration submenu lets you specify the settings for the PCI devices. Parameter Description O

95PCI Slot-1 IRQ ReferencethruPCI Slot-5 IRQ ReferenceSets a parameter for the PCI buses. AutoParameter Description OptionBB!H421!.!FO/cppl!!Qbhf!:6!!

5 BIOS setup96Boot Settings ConfigurationThe Boot Settings Configuration submenu lets you specify the preferred settings for system bootup. Para

97Quiet Boot Enables or disables the Quiet Boot func-tion. When set to Enabled, BIOS setup is in graphical mode and displays only an iden-tification l

5 BIOS setup98PS/2 Mouse Support Enable this parameter if you intend to use a mouse or trackball with a PS/2 interface.EnabledDisabledWait for '

99OnBoard Device ConfigurationThe OnBoard Configuration submenu displays the types of devices the system board can support. Parameter Description

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5 BIOS setup100Event Log ConfigurationThe Event Log Configuration submenu lets you specify the appropriate settings for the system’s event handling f

101BIOS POST Event LoggingBIOS checks the bad processors and mem-ory modules during the POST process. When this parameter is enabled, it will make a l

5 BIOS setup102Remote Access ConfigurationThe Remote Access Configuration submenu lets you specify settings related to the system’s remote management

103System Health MonitoringThe System Health Monitoring submenu lets you check various system parameters. This information is for reference only, no p

5 BIOS setup104PowerThe Power menu allows you to configure the system’s power management feature. Parameter Description OptionACPI-aware O/S This p

105Restore on AC Power LossDefines the power state to resume to after a system shutdown that is due to an inter-ruption in AC power.When set to Last S

5 BIOS setup106BootThe Boot menu allows you to specify the preferred settings during system bootup.Press Enter to enter the submenu screen of the par

107Boot Device PriorityThe Boot Device Priority submenu lets you specify the boot search sequence during the POST process. BIOS setup will display an

5 BIOS setup108SecurityThe Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords. Parame

109Change User PasswordPress Enter to change the User pass-word.Clear User PasswordPress Enter to remove the User pass-word.Parameter Description Opti

The Acer Altos G310 series server is an entry level single-processor general purpose system. The system offers a new standard for flexible productivit

5 BIOS setup110ExitThe Exit menu displays the various options to quit from the BIOS setup. Highlight any of the exit options then press Enter. Pa

111Load Failsafe DefaultsLoads the failsafe settings for all BIOS parameters.Failsafe settings, compared to the optimal settings, are not quite as dem

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Appendix A: Management software installationBB!H421!.!FO/cppl!!Qbhf!224!!Gsjebz-!Nbz!8-!3115!!2;42!QN

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115Installing ASMAcer Server Manager (ASM) consists of the ASM Console and the ASM Agent. These two components are both required to perform server ma

Appendix A: Management software installation116Installing ASM Agent (Windows version)To install ASM Agent:1 Log in to the managed server using the Ad

117Installing ASM Agent (Linux version)To install the ASM6 Agent on RedHat Linux 8.01 Insert the ASM6 installation CD into your computer's optica

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119IndexAAcer Server Manager (ASM) 115system requirements 115ASM Agent 115ASM Console 115system setup 115install ASM Agent 116instal

3Product briefingThis section provide basic information concerning the configuration of your Altos G310 system.Processor• Single 2.8 GHz Intel® Pentiu

120Ppackage contents 23Parallel ATA and Serial ATA devices 61, 62POST code checkpoints 29Post-installation instructions 39Preinstallati

1 System information4Note: 333 MHz memory will run at 320 MHz when used with a processor with 800 MHz system bus frequency.Storage • 5.25 inch 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® Pentium® 4 processor supporting Hyp

2 System tourBB!H421!.!FO/cppl!!Qbhf!8!!Gsjebz-!Nbz!8-!3115!!2;42!QN

This chapter provides locations of various components and ports and you instructions on how to set up the system. Procedures on how to connect periphe

9System boardMainboard layoutThe mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. It should look like the figure shown belowBB!H421!.!FO/cppl!!Q

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 DescriptionAGP1 AGP slotBAT1 BatteryCPUFAN CPU fan connectorDIMM1DIMM2DIMM3DIMM4DIMM slotsFDD1 Floppy disc drive connectorJ10

11SYSFAN1SYSFAN2System fan connectorsU1 LAN controllerU12 Clock generatorU14 CPU slot (478 pin)U15 875P chipsetU20 ICH5R chipsetU22 I/O controllerU23

2 System tour12Jumper settings (JP8) clear CMOS Pin Number Pin Definition1Normal2 Clear3 Ground1-2 Normal2-3 Clear CMOSBB!H421!.!FO/cppl!!Qbhf!23!!Gs

13External and internal structureFront bezelNote: One pair of system keys are provided (attached to the rear panel of the system). No. Description1 CD

2 System tour145 FDD eject button6 FDD (floppy disc drive)7 FDD activity indicator8 Security keylock9 System power indicator10 System power button11

15Front panel No. Description1 CD-ROM drive2 CD-ROM headphone port3 CD-ROM volume control4 CD-ROM activity indicator5 FDD eject button6 FDD (floppy

2 System tour168 Security keylock9 System power indicator10 System power button11 USB 2.0 ports (two)12 5.25-inch half-height bays13 CD-ROM stop/ejec

17Rear panel No. Icon Description1 Main power supply unit 2 PS/2 mouse port3 PS/2 keyboard port4 Parallel/printer port5 Serial ports (two)6 USB 2.0 po

2 System tour187 Gigabit LAN port (10/100/1000 Mbps) 8 AGP add-on card (actual ports vary by configuration)9 Side panel tool-less screws (top and bot

19Internal components No. Description1 Power supply unit2 System fan3 Mainboard4 PCI bus slots5 HDD bays6 3.5” device bays7 5.25” device baysBB!H421!

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

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23Setting up the systemPreinstallation requirementsSelecting a siteBefore unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for the system f

3 Getting Started24System startupTurning on the systemAfter making sure that you have properly set up the system and connected all the required cable

25Turning 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 Started26BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes Bootblock Initialization CodesThe Bootblock initialization code sets up the chipset, memory and other c

27Bootblock Recovery CodesThe Bootblock recovery code gets control when the BIOS determines that a BIOS recovery needs to occur because the user has f

3 Getting Started28EF Read error occurred on media. Jump back to check-point EB.E9 or EA Determine information about root directory of recovery media

29POST code checkpointsThe POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS pre-boot process. The following table describes th

ivNotice: Shielded cablesAll connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.Not

3 Getting Started30C2 Set up boot strap processor for POST.C5 Enumerate and set up application predecessors.C6 Re-enable cache for boot strap process

3138 Initializes different devices through DIM.39 Initializes DMAC-1 and DMAC-2.3A Initialize RTC date/time.3B Test for total memory installed in t

3 Getting Started328D Build ACPI tables (if ACPI is supported).8E Program the peripheral parameters. Enable/Disable NMI as selected.90 Late POST init

33Beep CodesBeep codes are used by the BIOS to indicate a serious or fatal error to the end user. Beep codes are used when an error occurs before the

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4 Configuring the systemBB!H421!.!FO/cppl!!Qbhf!46!!Gsjebz-!Nbz!8-!3115!!2;42!QN

This chapter discusses the precautionary measures and installation procedures you need to know when upgrading the system.BB!H421!.!FO/cppl!!Qbhf!47!!G

37Upgrading the systemCertain components of the server are upgradeable such as the drives, the CPU, the memory, and the expansion cards. However, for

4 Configuring the system38Installation precautionsBefore you install any server component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These

39Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following before you install any component:1 Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected t

vImportant safety instructionsRead these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.1 Follow all warnings and instructions

4 Configuring the system40Opening the serverCaution! Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your system and all peripherals connected

41To remove the side panelThe side panel is attached to the server by two (non-removable) thumbscrews.To remove the side panel:1 Locate the System Key

4 Configuring the system42To remove the front panelThe front bezel is attached to the chassis by screwless hinges. To remove the front panel, you mus

43Installing and removing storage devicesThe system supports 3.5-inch and 5.25-inch internal storage devices. The system comes pre-installed with a fl

4 Configuring the system444 Transfer the two tool-less locking rails (on either side of the old drive) to the new drive module.5 Insert the new CD-RO

45Upgrading the CPUThis section includes instructions for removing and installing a CPU.To remove a CPU with heatsinkBefore installing a new CPU in a

4 Configuring the system464 Follow the steps below to unlock and remove the CPU.a Lift the CPU locking lever until it is fully extended.b Gently unse

47To install a CPU with heatsink 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 38. 2 Locate the CPU socket on the ma

4 Configuring the system485 After locking the CPU in place, follow the two remaining steps to replace the heatsink and fan.a Replace the heatsink on

49Upgrading the system memoryMemory configurationThis section includes instructions for removing and installing a memory module. These tables (above a

vib If liquid has been spilled into the product.c If the product has been exposed to rain or water.d If the product does not operate normally when the

4 Configuring the system50To remove a DIMMBefore installing a new DIMM in a socket, remove first any previously installed DIMM from that socket.Impor

51To install a DIMM1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 38.2 Locate the DIMM sockets on the mainboard.3 Ope

4 Configuring the system52Installing an expansion cardThis section explains how to install an expansion card. The onboard expansion slots support PC

535 Pull out the card bracket (2). 6 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging. 7 Align the card in the empty slot on the mainboard. BB

4 Configuring the system548 Insert the bracket with the card into the selected slot (3). Make sure that the card is properly seated. 9 Secure the car

55Installing and removing a hard diskAlthough the Altos G310 has four hard disk slots, the system board only supports a maximum of three. To remove a

4 Configuring the system56To install a hard diskObserve the pre-installation and ESD precautions on page 38. Follow these steps to replace your compu

57Configuring the SCSI/SCSI RAID HBAThis section briefly shows how to create a RAID 1 (mirror) volume. This feature requires installation/presence of

4 Configuring the system58Note: In the Hot Spare field, if you change settings, you will see the following messages. Press the DELETE key to ignore i

59MegaRAID Configuration UtilityTurn on the system power. When prompted, press <Ctrl> + <M> to enter the MegaRAID Configuration Utility. A

viiNotices iiiFCC notice iiiClass B equipment iiiLaser compliance statement ivImportant safety instructions v1 System information 1Product briefing 3P

4 Configuring the system60Assign Hot Spare Disk1 Select Add/View Configuration from Configuration menu.2 Press arrow keys to choose specific physical

61Configuring Parallel ATA and Serial ATA devicesATA Operate ModeThere are two modes to choose from: Legacy mode and Native mode.1 Legacy Mode• System

4 Configuring the system62Intel ICH5R Serial ATA RAID introductionThe south bridge ICH5R provides a hybrid solution that combines two independent SAT

63the Power-On Self Test (POST), the following screen will appear for a few seconds:Note: The “Drive Model,” “Serial #,” and “Size” shown in the above

4 Configuring the system64Option 1: Create RAID VolumeTo create a RAID volume, select this option on the screen and press <Enter>. The followin

65Select the strip value for the RAID 0 array by scrolling through the available values by using the “up arrow” or “down arrow” keys. Press the <En

4 Configuring the system66Press <Enter> to create the specified volume and the following prompt will show:Press <Y> to confirm the select

67Scroll to option 4 (Exit) and press <Enter> to exit the RAID Configuration utility. The following prompt appears:Press <Y> to confirm an

4 Configuring the system68Select option 2 Delete RAID Volume from the main menu window and press <Enter> to select a RAID volume for deletion.

69Option 3: Reset Disks to Non-RAIDSelect option 3 Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter> to delete the RAID volume and remove any RAID struc

Contentsviii4 Configuring the system 35Upgrading the system 37Installation precautions 38ESD precautions 38Preinstallation instructions 39Post-insta

4 Configuring the system70Insert the Acer System CD and click on the "Intel IAA RAID Edition" to install the software.The InstallShield Wiz

71After reading the license agreement in the following window, click Yes button to continue.Select the folder in which you want the program to be inst

4 Configuring the system72Select a program folder in the following window where you want Setup to add the program icon. Default is "Intel Applic

73Once the installation is complete, the following window appears.Click the Finish button to end the installation and exit the setup utility.RAID Migr

4 Configuring the system74disk before proceeding. During the migration process, the data on the source disk will be preserved.Create RAID Volume from

75Application Accelerator RAID Edition utility before the second disk is installed to verify the Port and serial number of the drive that contains all

4 Configuring the system76operation cannot be undone. It is critical that you backup all important data before selecting Yes to these dialog boxes:3

77While you can still continue using your computer during the migration process, once the migration process starts, it cannot be stopped. If the migra

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ixATA Operate Mode BIOS configuration 62Using the Intel RAID Option ROM 62Option 1: Create RAID Volume 64Option 2: Delete RAID Volume 67Option 3: Rese

This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and discusses how to configure the system by changing the settings of the BIOS parameters.BB!H421

81BIOS setup BIOS setup is a hardware configuration program built into your system's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since most systems are al

5 BIOS setup82Entering BIOS setupPower on the server to start the system POST (Power On Self Test) process. During bootup, press F2 to enter the BIOS

83• 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 setup84MainThe Main menu displays basic and important information about the system. These information is necessary for troubleshooting and ma

85System Time Sets the time following the hour-minute-second format. Valid values for hour, minute, and second are:Hour: 00 to 23Minute: 00 to 59Seco

5 BIOS setup86AdvancedThe Advanced menu contains parameter values that define how the system behaves on startup.Warning! Be cautious in setting param

87Peripheral ConfigurationThe Peripheral Configuration submenu lets you define the parameter settings for the system’s parallel and serial ports. P

5 BIOS setup88Parallel Port IRQAssigns an IRQ for the parallel port. If you install an add-on card that has a parallel port whose address conflicts

89IDE ConfigurationThe IDE Configuration submenu lets you define the parameter settings related to the hard disk/s. Parameter DescriptionIDE Conf