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Contents Getting Started 1 Overview 1 Processors 2 Memory 2 System chipsets 2 Apollo Pro 133A chipset 2 SCSI subsystem 3 LAN subsystem 3 Expansion slots 3 AGP bus 3 PCI bus 4 Hardware management support 4 Features summary 5 Preinstallation requirements 6 Selecting a site 6 ...
Contents Getting Started 1 Overview 1 Processors 2 Memory 2 System chipsets 2 Apollo Pro 133A chipset 2 SCSI subsystem 3 LAN subsystem 3 Expansion slots 3 AGP bus 3 PCI bus 4 Hardware management support 4 Features summary 5 Preinstallation requirements 6 Selecting a site 6 ...
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To take care of your CDs: 28 Front Panel Connectors 29 Memory Configurations 30 Upgrading Your System 31 Installation precautions 31 ESD precautions 31 Preinstallation instructions 32 Post-installation instructions 32 Opening your ...Replacing a 5.25-inch storage device (optional) 40 Installing and removing the CPU 42 Installing a CPU 42 Removing a CPU 43 Installing and removing memory modules 44 Reconfiguring the system 45 Installing expansion cards 46 Hot-swappable redundant power supply module (optional) 47 Installing an external redundant system fan (optional...
To take care of your CDs: 28 Front Panel Connectors 29 Memory Configurations 30 Upgrading Your System 31 Installation precautions 31 ESD precautions 31 Preinstallation instructions 32 Post-installation instructions 32 Opening your ...Replacing a 5.25-inch storage device (optional) 40 Installing and removing the CPU 42 Installing a CPU 42 Removing a CPU 43 Installing and removing memory modules 44 Reconfiguring the system 45 Installing expansion cards 46 Hot-swappable redundant power supply module (optional) 47 Installing an external redundant system fan (optional...
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... Setting and changing the password 75 Removing a Password 76 IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) configuration 77 RDM (Remote Diagnostic Manager) configuration 79 Advanced options 82 Memory/Cache options 83 PnP/PCI options 84 Load default settings 87 Abort settings change 88 Exit Setup 89 SCSISelect Utility 91 Overview 91 Default Values...
... Setting and changing the password 75 Removing a Password 76 IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) configuration 77 RDM (Remote Diagnostic Manager) configuration 79 Advanced options 82 Memory/Cache options 83 PnP/PCI options 84 Load default settings 87 Abort settings change 88 Exit Setup 89 SCSISelect Utility 91 Overview 91 Default Values...
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... allow memory installation to a maximum of new and innovative features. For expandability, the system board includes one enhanced parallel port with Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)/Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) support, a diskette drive interface, and two embedded hard disk interfaces. Overview The Altos 600 is...board built on an extended ATX baseboard. The system is compatible with the Apollo Pro 133A chipset. 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started The Altos 600 is a powerful dual-processor system loaded with a host of 1.5 GB using three 512-MB SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) DIMMs. For ...
... allow memory installation to a maximum of new and innovative features. For expandability, the system board includes one enhanced parallel port with Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)/Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) support, a diskette drive interface, and two embedded hard disk interfaces. Overview The Altos 600 is...board built on an extended ATX baseboard. The system is compatible with the Apollo Pro 133A chipset. 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started The Altos 600 is a powerful dual-processor system loaded with a host of 1.5 GB using three 512-MB SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) DIMMs. For ...
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... systems. It consists of two components: VT82C694X (north bridge) and VT82C686A (south bridge). • VT82C694X (north bridge) provides the host interface, memory system control interface, PCI interface, and AGP interface to a maximum of 1.5 GB using three 512-MB SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) DIMMs. For data ... 83 for one Pentium III processor running at 667 MHz, 733 MHz, 800 MHz, or 866 MHz. See "Memory/Cache options" on board allow memory upgrade to boost graphics performance. The Pentium III processor delivers higher performance than the previous Pentium processor while maintaining binary...
... systems. It consists of two components: VT82C694X (north bridge) and VT82C686A (south bridge). • VT82C694X (north bridge) provides the host interface, memory system control interface, PCI interface, and AGP interface to a maximum of 1.5 GB using three 512-MB SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) DIMMs. For data ... 83 for one Pentium III processor running at 667 MHz, 733 MHz, 800 MHz, or 866 MHz. See "Memory/Cache options" on board allow memory upgrade to boost graphics performance. The Pentium III processor delivers higher performance than the previous Pentium processor while maintaining binary...
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... Star program. It also detects if the CPU fan or the chassis fan malfunctions. ASM detects problems in main memory rather than video memory. 4 Chapter 1 Getting Started AGP also accesses the main memory directly allowing 3D textures to reboot the system. The PCI bus is the key interface that support 32-bit/33...
... Star program. It also detects if the CPU fan or the chassis fan malfunctions. ASM detects problems in main memory rather than video memory. 4 Chapter 1 Getting Started AGP also accesses the main memory directly allowing 3D textures to reboot the system. The PCI bus is the key interface that support 32-bit/33...
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... bridge) and VT82C686A (south bridge) • Onboard 10/100 Mb/s Intel 82559 LAN chip that accept 64-, 128-, 256-, and 512-MB SDRAMs with a maximum memory upgrade of 1.5 GB • One AGP bus and five PCI bus slots • System clock/calendar with battery backup • IDE disk drive interfaces •...
... bridge) and VT82C686A (south bridge) • Onboard 10/100 Mb/s Intel 82559 LAN chip that accept 64-, 128-, 256-, and 512-MB SDRAMs with a maximum memory upgrade of 1.5 GB • One AGP bus and five PCI bus slots • System clock/calendar with battery backup • IDE disk drive interfaces •...
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30 Chapter 2 System Tour Memory Configurations The table below describes the memory configurations for the Altos 600 server. Slot 1 64MB 64MB 64MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB Slot 2 64MB 64MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB Slot 3 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB Total Size 64MB 128MB 192MB 128MB 256MB 384MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB
30 Chapter 2 System Tour Memory Configurations The table below describes the memory configurations for the Altos 600 server. Slot 1 64MB 64MB 64MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB Slot 2 64MB 64MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB Slot 3 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB Total Size 64MB 128MB 192MB 128MB 256MB 384MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB
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... board supports 100 and 133 MHz SDRAM. This might cause your reseller. WARNING! Note: The DIMM socket is independent of 1.5-GB system memory. Reverse the orientation of the DIMM sockets is slotted to an empty slot and press it in until the holding clips secure the DIMM in...of the others. If you slip in the system. Note: The SDRAM should work under 3.3 volts only; 5-volt memory devices are not supported. 44 Chapter 3 Upgrading Your System Installing and removing memory modules The three 168-pin sockets onboard support SDRAM-type DIMMs. You may have inserted it the wrong way...
... board supports 100 and 133 MHz SDRAM. This might cause your reseller. WARNING! Note: The DIMM socket is independent of 1.5-GB system memory. Reverse the orientation of the DIMM sockets is slotted to an empty slot and press it in until the holding clips secure the DIMM in...of the others. If you slip in the system. Note: The SDRAM should work under 3.3 volts only; 5-volt memory devices are not supported. 44 Chapter 3 Upgrading Your System Installing and removing memory modules The three 168-pin sockets onboard support SDRAM-type DIMMs. You may have inserted it the wrong way...
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Run Setup to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of memory installed. Note: Place your fingers on the top of the DIMM before you press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM. Reconfiguring the system The system automatically detects the amount of it. 45 To remove a DIMM, press the holding clips to gently disengage the DIMM from the socket.
Run Setup to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of memory installed. Note: Place your fingers on the top of the DIMM before you press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM. Reconfiguring the system The system automatically detects the amount of it. 45 To remove a DIMM, press the holding clips to gently disengage the DIMM from the socket.
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... when starting the computer unless you have saved all open files. The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. In this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in CMOS. Introduction Most systems are already configured by changing ...the settings of the system RAM. Note: If you exit Setup. This memory area is no need to configure the system by the manufacturer or the dealer. The system reboots immediately after you repeatedly receive Run...
... when starting the computer unless you have saved all open files. The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. In this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in CMOS. Introduction Most systems are already configured by changing ...the settings of the system RAM. Note: If you exit Setup. This memory area is no need to configure the system by the manufacturer or the dealer. The system reboots immediately after you repeatedly receive Run...
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54 Chapter 4 BIOS Utility i System information The following screen appears when you select System Information from the main menu: Parameter Processor Processor speed CPU/SDRAM bus frequency Level 1 cache size Description Type of processor currently installed in your system Clock speed of the processor currently installed in your system Specifies the value of FSB/memory bus frequency Total amount of first-level or the internal fast accessed memory size (i.e., the memory integrated into the CPU)
54 Chapter 4 BIOS Utility i System information The following screen appears when you select System Information from the main menu: Parameter Processor Processor speed CPU/SDRAM bus frequency Level 1 cache size Description Type of processor currently installed in your system Clock speed of the processor currently installed in your system Specifies the value of FSB/memory bus frequency Total amount of first-level or the internal fast accessed memory size (i.e., the memory integrated into the CPU)
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... amount of DRAM installed in DIMM sockets 1, 2, and 3 respectively. The None setting indicates that comes with the CPU. The memory size is installed Displays None if no DRAM installed Serial port 1 Serial port 1 address and IRQ setting Serial port 2 Serial port 2 address ... slave Current configuration of the IDE device connected to display the new memory size 1st/2nd/3rd bank Type and size of onboard memory. 55 Parameter Description Level 2 cache size Total amount of second-level cache memory size that there is no pointing device is automatically detected by BIOS ...
... amount of DRAM installed in DIMM sockets 1, 2, and 3 respectively. The None setting indicates that comes with the CPU. The memory size is installed Displays None if no DRAM installed Serial port 1 Serial port 1 address and IRQ setting Serial port 2 Serial port 2 address ... slave Current configuration of the IDE device connected to display the new memory size 1st/2nd/3rd bank Type and size of onboard memory. 55 Parameter Description Level 2 cache size Total amount of second-level cache memory size that there is no pointing device is automatically detected by BIOS ...
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... describes the parameters in this drive first. 2nd. Even if your setting is not bootable Allows the system to Disabled, the system detects only the memory size and bypasses the test routine Enabled Disabled When set to boot faster by pressing the Delete key when you to Disabled, BIOS is in... to the text mode. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Boot Sequence Fast boot Silent boot Num lock after boot Memory test Description Option This parameter allows you see the system initialization details on the screen.
... describes the parameters in this drive first. 2nd. Even if your setting is not bootable Allows the system to Disabled, the system detects only the memory size and bypasses the test routine Enabled Disabled When set to boot faster by pressing the Delete key when you to Disabled, BIOS is in... to the text mode. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Boot Sequence Fast boot Silent boot Num lock after boot Memory test Description Option This parameter allows you see the system initialization details on the screen.
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... set to Enabled, this parameter allows the system to bypass testing the defective memory banks detected earlier Disabled Enabled Configuration table Displays preboot system configuration table when Enabled enabled Disabled POST Error Stop When enabled, if the POST finds ...
... set to Enabled, this parameter allows the system to bypass testing the defective memory banks detected earlier Disabled Enabled Configuration table Displays preboot system configuration table when Enabled enabled Disabled POST Error Stop When enabled, if the POST finds ...
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...log number logging system events View event logs Opens the system event log file for ne processors, such as it finds a bad processor or memory. This parameter enables or disables the monitoring of this bus when set to enabled. When this parameter is Enabled, BIOS will continue running. ... area Remaining event Number of spaces that supports a 64-bit extension for viewing Event control BIOS POST BIOS checks the bad processors and memory modules during POST. This paramete monitors the activity of this function. Enabled Disabled It can run at clock speeds of 33 or 66 MHz...
...log number logging system events View event logs Opens the system event log file for ne processors, such as it finds a bad processor or memory. This parameter enables or disables the monitoring of this bus when set to enabled. When this parameter is Enabled, BIOS will continue running. ... area Remaining event Number of spaces that supports a 64-bit extension for viewing Event control BIOS POST BIOS checks the bad processors and memory modules during POST. This paramete monitors the activity of this function. Enabled Disabled It can run at clock speeds of 33 or 66 MHz...
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...disables the second-level cache Enabled memory which is incorporated in the CPU module Disabled To prevent memory address conflicts between the system and expansion boards, reserve this parameter if you to configure the advanced system memory functions. 83 Memory/Cache options Memory/Cache Options allows you want ... function. The ECC feature enables BIOS to detect and correct data errors. Enabled or Disabled Parameter Level 1 cache Level 2 cache Memory at 15MB-16MB reserved for the use of either the system or an expansion board System Expansion board Enable or disable the ECC ...
...disables the second-level cache Enabled memory which is incorporated in the CPU module Disabled To prevent memory address conflicts between the system and expansion boards, reserve this parameter if you to configure the advanced system memory functions. 83 Memory/Cache options Memory/Cache Options allows you want ... function. The ECC feature enables BIOS to detect and correct data errors. Enabled or Disabled Parameter Level 1 cache Level 2 cache Memory at 15MB-16MB reserved for the use of either the system or an expansion board System Expansion board Enable or disable the ECC ...