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Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this server. iv Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation... LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Caution! Operation with the Class A or Class B limits may be made using shielded cables to result in this server is located on the drive. Laser compliance statement The DVD-ROM or CD/DVD combo drive in interference to this equipment. Notice: Peripheral devices...
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this server. iv Notice: Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation... LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. Caution! Operation with the Class A or Class B limits may be made using shielded cables to result in this server is located on the drive. Laser compliance statement The DVD-ROM or CD/DVD combo drive in interference to this equipment. Notice: Peripheral devices...
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... 20 Turning off the system 21 3 System upgrade 23 Installation precautions 25 ESD precautions 25 Pre-installation instructions 25 Post-installation instructions 26 Opening the server 27 Removing the left-side panel 27 Unlocking the front bezel 28 Removing the front bezel 28 Installing and removing storage devices 29 Installing and...
... 20 Turning off the system 21 3 System upgrade 23 Installation precautions 25 ESD precautions 25 Pre-installation instructions 25 Post-installation instructions 26 Opening the server 27 Removing the left-side panel 27 Unlocking the front bezel 28 Removing the front bezel 28 Installing and removing storage devices 29 Installing and...
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The Acer Altos G320 server is an entry level singleprocessor general purpose system. The system offers a new standard for flexible productivity ideal for small business or workgroup applications.
The Acer Altos G320 server is an entry level singleprocessor general purpose system. The system offers a new standard for flexible productivity ideal for small business or workgroup applications.
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...; Serial port • Two LAN ports (RJ-45) Operating system and software • Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, X64 edition • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 • Novell® NetWare® 6.5 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0, EM64T • Red Hat Enterprise...4.0 • SCO Openserver™ 5.0.7 • SCO Unixware® 7.1.4 • SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 EM64T • ASM (Acer Server Manager) • EasyBUILD (includes SATA/SCSI RAID Configuration Utility) Power supply • 400-watt ATX12, auto-...
...; Serial port • Two LAN ports (RJ-45) Operating system and software • Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, X64 edition • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 • Novell® NetWare® 6.5 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0, EM64T • Red Hat Enterprise...4.0 • SCO Openserver™ 5.0.7 • SCO Unixware® 7.1.4 • SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 EM64T • ASM (Acer Server Manager) • EasyBUILD (includes SATA/SCSI RAID Configuration Utility) Power supply • 400-watt ATX12, auto-...
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Quickly pressing the button may put the server in a Suspend mode only. 21 Turning off the system There are two ways by which you cannot shut down the server, press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to force quit all peripherals connected to Shut Down..., select Shut down from the drop-down . You can turn off the server. If you can then turn off all applications and shut down window, then click on the Start button, point to your server. These include: To turn off the server, on the Windows taskbar click on OK.
Quickly pressing the button may put the server in a Suspend mode only. 21 Turning off the system There are two ways by which you cannot shut down the server, press and hold the power button for at least four seconds to force quit all peripherals connected to Shut Down..., select Shut down from the drop-down . You can turn off the server. If you can then turn off all applications and shut down window, then click on the Start button, point to your server. These include: To turn off the server, on the Windows taskbar click on OK.
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... available, maintain contact with pre-installation and post-installation instructions. Pre-installation instructions Perform the steps below before you open the server or before handling components. See the following sections for specific installation instructions on page 27. 5 Follow the ESD precautions described in ... it. 2 Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it . 2 Unplug all the peripherals connected to it to a metal part of the server before your remove or replace any component: 1 Turn off the system and all cables from the power outlets. 3 Place the system unit on...
... available, maintain contact with pre-installation and post-installation instructions. Pre-installation instructions Perform the steps below before you open the server or before handling components. See the following sections for specific installation instructions on page 27. 5 Follow the ESD precautions described in ... it. 2 Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it . 2 Unplug all the peripherals connected to it to a metal part of the server before your remove or replace any component: 1 Turn off the system and all cables from the power outlets. 3 Place the system unit on...
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26 3 System upgrade Warning! Post-installation instructions Perform the steps below after installing a server component: 1 See to it that you are installed according to properly turn off the server before you start installing components may cause serious damage. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you have previously removed...
26 3 System upgrade Warning! Post-installation instructions Perform the steps below after installing a server component: 1 See to it that you are installed according to properly turn off the server before you start installing components may cause serious damage. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you have previously removed...
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... to the following sections for instructions. The front bezel and left -side panel. (1) Loosen the two thumbscrews located on page 25. Refer to open the server before detaching it . 27 Opening the...
... to the following sections for instructions. The front bezel and left -side panel. (1) Loosen the two thumbscrews located on page 25. Refer to open the server before detaching it . 27 Opening the...
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... setup screen corresponding to the six major BIOS menus: • Main • Advanced • Security • Power • Boot • Exit The parameters on the server to start the system POST process. 46 4 BIOS setup Entering BIOS setup Power on the screens shown in this User's Guide display default system values...
... setup screen corresponding to the six major BIOS menus: • Main • Advanced • Security • Power • Boot • Exit The parameters on the server to start the system POST process. 46 4 BIOS setup Entering BIOS setup Power on the screens shown in this User's Guide display default system values...
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... the date and time, you define the sytem's date and time settings. Parameter BIOS Version Processor Type Description Version of processor currently installed in the server. The real-time clock keeps the system date and time. The last two parameters on the system. 48 4 BIOS setup Main The Main menu displays...
... the date and time, you define the sytem's date and time settings. Parameter BIOS Version Processor Type Description Version of processor currently installed in the server. The real-time clock keeps the system date and time. The last two parameters on the system. 48 4 BIOS setup Main The Main menu displays...
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FDD type. Option Automatic Enable Disable Disable Enable 1.44 MB 2.88 MB 56 4 BIOS setup Floppy Configuration The Floppy Configuration submenu displays the type of floppy drive installed in the server. Enables or disables the floppy disk drive (FDD) write protection. Parameter Diskette Controller Diskette Write Protect Floppy Type Description Enables or disables the floppy controller.
FDD type. Option Automatic Enable Disable Disable Enable 1.44 MB 2.88 MB 56 4 BIOS setup Floppy Configuration The Floppy Configuration submenu displays the type of floppy drive installed in the server. Enables or disables the floppy disk drive (FDD) write protection. Parameter Diskette Controller Diskette Write Protect Floppy Type Description Enables or disables the floppy controller.
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... boot reset to all peripherals. Turn the system power off /on . Resetting the system Before going through in your dealer or local Acer representative for components you are using the latest firmware and files. If the problem you are using the system. If you are unable ... specific software application, see "There is a less frequent cause. Clear system memory, restart POST and reload the OS. In addition to resolve your server problems on page 81. Hardware failure is problem with the application software" on your own, contact your system, such as video drivers, network drivers...
... boot reset to all peripherals. Turn the system power off /on . Resetting the system Before going through in your dealer or local Acer representative for components you are using the latest firmware and files. If the problem you are using the system. If you are unable ... specific software application, see "There is a less frequent cause. Clear system memory, restart POST and reload the OS. In addition to resolve your server problems on page 81. Hardware failure is problem with the application software" on your own, contact your system, such as video drivers, network drivers...
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... power supplies plugged in? Refer to the operating system documentation. • Did you press the system power button on the front panel to turn the server on the mainboard correct? • Are all integrated components from the tested components lists? If applicable, ensure that there are no conflicts for 200-240...
... power supplies plugged in? Refer to the operating system documentation. • Did you press the system power button on the front panel to turn the server on the mainboard correct? • Are all integrated components from the tested components lists? If applicable, ensure that there are no conflicts for 200-240...
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Power indicator does not light. Do the following: • Make sure the power button on the front panel is turned on the bottom of your server. FDD activity indicator does not light. Misplaced standoffs may arise during the use of the mainboard and cause a short. Test it by plugging another device. ...
Power indicator does not light. Do the following: • Make sure the power button on the front panel is turned on the bottom of your server. FDD activity indicator does not light. Misplaced standoffs may arise during the use of the mainboard and cause a short. Test it by plugging another device. ...
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..., make sure the RAID card is installed correctly. See your drive documentation for details on setting the SCSI ID for your drive documentation for the server. • If using SATA or SCSI drives, check that relevant switches and jumpers on the SCSI bus. HDD activity indicator does not light.
..., make sure the RAID card is installed correctly. See your drive documentation for details on setting the SCSI ID for your drive documentation for the server. • If using SATA or SCSI drives, check that relevant switches and jumpers on the SCSI bus. HDD activity indicator does not light.
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... are set correctly. DVD/CD drive cannot read a DVD/CD. Do the following : • Make sure you have not exceeded the power budget for the server. • If using the correct type of a paperclip into the small hole on the SCSI bus. Slowly pull the tray out from the drive until...
... are set correctly. DVD/CD drive cannot read a DVD/CD. Do the following : • Make sure you have not exceeded the power budget for the server. • If using the correct type of a paperclip into the small hole on the SCSI bus. Slowly pull the tray out from the drive until...
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... driver is loaded and the protocls are bound. Bootable CD drive is configured to allow the CD drive to the system requirements. Cannot connect to a server • Make sure the network cable is securely attached to a USB connector does not work.
... driver is loaded and the protocls are bound. Bootable CD drive is configured to allow the CD drive to the system requirements. Cannot connect to a server • Make sure the network cable is securely attached to a USB connector does not work.
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... when the drivers are loaded on the system, contact your vendor about the defective software. System Server Management feature require full-time standby power. Before installing a PCI card, you should always: • Power off with the copy you install a PCI card with ... settings. If you are using the software. • Try a different version of the system have turned the system power off the server. • Unplug the AC power cord(s) from the server. This means some parts of the software to them whenever the power cord is problem with the AC power cord plugged...
... when the drivers are loaded on the system, contact your vendor about the defective software. System Server Management feature require full-time standby power. Before installing a PCI card, you should always: • Power off with the copy you install a PCI card with ... settings. If you are using the software. • Try a different version of the system have turned the system power off the server. • Unplug the AC power cord(s) from the server. This means some parts of the software to them whenever the power cord is problem with the AC power cord plugged...
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... front panel LEDs lit? • Have any shorted wires caused by pinched cables or have power connector plugs been forced into a different system? Use the server management subsystem to check the fan status. • Have your fans speeded up in response to an overheating situation? • Have your fans speeded up...
... front panel LEDs lit? • Have any shorted wires caused by pinched cables or have power connector plugs been forced into a different system? Use the server management subsystem to check the fan status. • Have your fans speeded up in response to an overheating situation? • Have your fans speeded up...
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This appendix shows you how to install the ASM software package and gives information about the software program and utilities bundled with your server.
This appendix shows you how to install the ASM software package and gives information about the software program and utilities bundled with your server.