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... panel 7 Rear panel 10 Internal components 13 System boards 14 Mainboard layout 14 Backplane board layout 19 2 System setup 23 Setting up the system 25 Pre-installation requirements 25 Connecting peripherals 26 Turning on the system 27 Power-on problems 29 Configuring the system OS 30 Server setup 31 Turning off the system 32 3 System upgrade 33 Installation precautions 35 ESD precautions 35 Pre-installation instructions 35 Post-installation instructions 36 Opening the server 37 Removing the left-side panel...
... panel 7 Rear panel 10 Internal components 13 System boards 14 Mainboard layout 14 Backplane board layout 19 2 System setup 23 Setting up the system 25 Pre-installation requirements 25 Connecting peripherals 26 Turning on the system 27 Power-on problems 29 Configuring the system OS 30 Server setup 31 Turning off the system 32 3 System upgrade 33 Installation precautions 35 ESD precautions 35 Pre-installation instructions 35 Post-installation instructions 36 Opening the server 37 Removing the left-side panel...
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...redundant power supply module 72 Installing a non-redundant power supply module 75 4 BIOS setup 77 BIOS setup 79 Entering BIOS setup 80 Main 82 Advanced 84 Processor Configuration 85 IDE Configuration 88 Floppy Configuration 95 Super I/O Configuration 96 USB Configuration 97 PCI Configuration 99 Memory Configuration 101 Boot 103 Boot Settings Configuration 104 Boot Device Priority 106 Hard Disk Drives 107 Removable Drives 108 CD/DVD Drives 109 Security 110 Setting the Administrator/User password: 111 Server 113 System Management 114 Serial Console...
...redundant power supply module 72 Installing a non-redundant power supply module 75 4 BIOS setup 77 BIOS setup 79 Entering BIOS setup 80 Main 82 Advanced 84 Processor Configuration 85 IDE Configuration 88 Floppy Configuration 95 Super I/O Configuration 96 USB Configuration 97 PCI Configuration 99 Memory Configuration 101 Boot 103 Boot Settings Configuration 104 Boot Device Priority 106 Hard Disk Drives 107 Removable Drives 108 CD/DVD Drives 109 Security 110 Setting the Administrator/User password: 111 Server 113 System Management 114 Serial Console...
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... Hardware diagnostic testing Verifying proper operation of key system lights Confirming loading of the OS Specific problems and corrective actions BIOS error messages POST error messages POST beep codes Troubleshooting BIOS beep codes Appendix A: System management utility ASM System requirements System setup RAID configuration SCSI RAID configuration utility SATA RAID configuration utility 121 123 124 125 126 126 127 127 132 137 141 142 143 146 146 147 149 149 149 Appendix B: Acer Altos G530 rack installation guide Setting up the system rack System rack installation Vertical mounting...
... Hardware diagnostic testing Verifying proper operation of key system lights Confirming loading of the OS Specific problems and corrective actions BIOS error messages POST error messages POST beep codes Troubleshooting BIOS beep codes Appendix A: System management utility ASM System requirements System setup RAID configuration SCSI RAID configuration utility SATA RAID configuration utility 121 123 124 125 126 126 127 127 132 137 141 142 143 146 146 147 149 149 149 Appendix B: Acer Altos G530 rack installation guide Setting up the system rack System rack installation Vertical mounting...
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... software • Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, X64 edition • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server (SP4) • Novell® NetWare® 6.5 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0, EMT 64 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 • SCO Openserver™ 5.0.7 • SCO Unixware® 7.1.4 • SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 X86_64 • ASM (Acer Server Manager) • EasyBUILD (includes SATA/SCSI RAID Configuration Utility) Power supply...
... software • Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, X64 edition • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server (SP4) • Novell® NetWare® 6.5 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0, EMT 64 • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0 • SCO Openserver™ 5.0.7 • SCO Unixware® 7.1.4 • SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 • SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 X86_64 • ASM (Acer Server Manager) • EasyBUILD (includes SATA/SCSI RAID Configuration Utility) Power supply...
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... for more fault tolerant system, Altos G530 includes special hardware to support failover to the spare DIMM held in the BIOS Setup Utility. Only one sparing cycle is not enabled, then all the data has been copied, the reserved DIMM will be put into service and the failed DIMM will be removed from service. To provide a more information about configuring the memory spare parameter in reserve. 66 3 System upgrade Altos G530 supports memory sparing...
... for more fault tolerant system, Altos G530 includes special hardware to support failover to the spare DIMM held in the BIOS Setup Utility. Only one sparing cycle is not enabled, then all the data has been copied, the reserved DIMM will be put into service and the failed DIMM will be removed from service. To provide a more information about configuring the memory spare parameter in reserve. 66 3 System upgrade Altos G530 supports memory sparing...
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87 Parameter HT Technology in MPS Intel SpeedStep® Technology Description Option When Enabled, adds secondary processor threads to Auto, this function. Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) operating systems. Disabled Enabled When set to reduce power consumption. Disabled Auto Note: This parameter will be hidden when the processor does not support this feature allows the operating system to Disabled, the system operates at maximum CPU speed. When set to the MPS (multiprocessor) table for the pre-ACPI (pre-
87 Parameter HT Technology in MPS Intel SpeedStep® Technology Description Option When Enabled, adds secondary processor threads to Auto, this function. Advanced Configuration and Power Interface) operating systems. Disabled Enabled When set to reduce power consumption. Disabled Auto Note: This parameter will be hidden when the processor does not support this feature allows the operating system to Disabled, the system operates at maximum CPU speed. When set to the MPS (multiprocessor) table for the pre-ACPI (pre-
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95 Floppy Configuration The Floppy Configuration submenu displays the type of floppy drive installed in the server. Option 1.44 MB 3 1/2" 2.88 MB 3 1/2" 720 KB 3 1/2" Disabled Enabled Disabled Parameter Floppy A Description Floppy disk drive type. Onboard Floppy Allows BIOS to enable or disable Controller the floppy controller.
95 Floppy Configuration The Floppy Configuration submenu displays the type of floppy drive installed in the server. Option 1.44 MB 3 1/2" 2.88 MB 3 1/2" 720 KB 3 1/2" Disabled Enabled Disabled Parameter Floppy A Description Floppy disk drive type. Onboard Floppy Allows BIOS to enable or disable Controller the floppy controller.
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Enabled Disabled Enables or disables the support for USB devices. When set to Auto, the system detects the presence of USB devices at startup. Auto Disabled Keyboard only Keyboard and Mouse Enables the I/O port 60/64h emulation support. When set to Disabled, other USB options will be grayed out. This parameter is enabled by default and is detected, the USB controller legacy mode will be enabled. If a USB device is not user-configurable. Enabled 97 USB Configuration The USB Configuration submenu lets you specify settings for...
Enabled Disabled Enables or disables the support for USB devices. When set to Auto, the system detects the presence of USB devices at startup. Auto Disabled Keyboard only Keyboard and Mouse Enables the I/O port 60/64h emulation support. When set to Disabled, other USB options will be grayed out. This parameter is enabled by default and is detected, the USB controller legacy mode will be enabled. If a USB device is not user-configurable. Enabled 97 USB Configuration The USB Configuration submenu lets you specify settings for...
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... MB will be used to force a formatted HDD to boot as a floppy and the remaining drives are hard drives. Device #1 Emulation Type Type of the USB mass storage class devices. Enabled Disabled USB 2.0 Controller Mode Sets the transfer rate at HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 MBps). Parameter USB Mass Storage Reset Delay Description Select the number of seconds POST waits for a USB mass storage device, such as a USB CD-ROM, CD-ROM/RW, DVD combo drive, and hard disk drives. The Forced...
... MB will be used to force a formatted HDD to boot as a floppy and the remaining drives are hard drives. Device #1 Emulation Type Type of the USB mass storage class devices. Enabled Disabled USB 2.0 Controller Mode Sets the transfer rate at HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 MBps). Parameter USB Mass Storage Reset Delay Description Select the number of seconds POST waits for a USB mass storage device, such as a USB CD-ROM, CD-ROM/RW, DVD combo drive, and hard disk drives. The Forced...
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... reset to the spare DIMM. Disabled Spare 102 4 BIOS setup Parameter Memory Retest Memory Remap Feature Memory Sparing Description Option When Enabled, BIOS will have its data copied to Disabled. If a threshold of overlapped PCI memory above the physical memory. Disabled Enabled Enables or disables remapping of runtime error occurs in the primary DIMM. Enabled Disabled When set to Spare, a DIMM slot is kept in reserve for standby in the event a significant failure occurs in the primary DIMM, that DIMM...
... reset to the spare DIMM. Disabled Spare 102 4 BIOS setup Parameter Memory Retest Memory Remap Feature Memory Sparing Description Option When Enabled, BIOS will have its data copied to Disabled. If a threshold of overlapped PCI memory above the physical memory. Disabled Enabled Enables or disables remapping of runtime error occurs in the primary DIMM. Enabled Disabled When set to Spare, a DIMM slot is kept in reserve for standby in the event a significant failure occurs in the primary DIMM, that DIMM...
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Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Enables or disables the Quiet Boot function. After booting the screen displays the operating system prompt (such as DOS) or logo (such as Windows). 104 4 BIOS setup Boot Settings Configuration The Boot Settings Configuration submenu lets you specify the preferred settings for system bootup. When set to boot faster by skipping some POST routine. Parameter Quick Boot Quiet Boot Description Option Allows the system to Enabled, BIOS setup is in graphical mode and displays only an identification...
Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Enables or disables the Quiet Boot function. After booting the screen displays the operating system prompt (such as DOS) or logo (such as Windows). 104 4 BIOS setup Boot Settings Configuration The Boot Settings Configuration submenu lets you specify the preferred settings for system bootup. When set to boot faster by skipping some POST routine. Parameter Quick Boot Quiet Boot Description Option Allows the system to Enabled, BIOS setup is in graphical mode and displays only an identification...
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... second attempts failed. Press Enter to access the Hard Disk Drives submenu. Sets the device from which the system will attempt to boot up. Sets the device from which the system will display an error message if the drive(s) specified is not bootable. Parameter 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device Description Sets the device from which the system will attempt to access the CD/DVD Drives submenu. 106 4 BIOS setup Boot Device Priority The Boot Device Priority submenu...
... second attempts failed. Press Enter to access the Hard Disk Drives submenu. Sets the device from which the system will attempt to boot up. Sets the device from which the system will display an error message if the drive(s) specified is not bootable. Parameter 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device Description Sets the device from which the system will attempt to access the CD/DVD Drives submenu. 106 4 BIOS setup Boot Device Priority The Boot Device Priority submenu...
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... access the BIOS setup utility. Enabled Enables or disables NMI control. When set to Full Access, allows access to any field in the BIOS setup utility. The password may consist of up /down keys to verify the first entry then press Enter again. 111 Parameter User Access Level Clear User Password Fixed Disk Boot Sector Protect Password On Boot NMI Control Description Option When set to View Only, allows access to the BIOS setup utility but fields cannot be changed. When set to No Access, user is not set...
... access the BIOS setup utility. Enabled Enables or disables NMI control. When set to Full Access, allows access to any field in the BIOS setup utility. The password may consist of up /down keys to verify the first entry then press Enter again. 111 Parameter User Access Level Clear User Password Fixed Disk Boot Sector Protect Password On Boot NMI Control Description Option When set to View Only, allows access to the BIOS setup utility but fields cannot be changed. When set to No Access, user is not set...
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If the problem you are usually caused by an incorrect installation or configuration. Hardware failure is problem with a specific software application, see "There is a less frequent cause. 124 5 Troubleshooting Problems following initial system installation Problems that occur at initial system startup are experiencing is with the application software" on page 130.
If the problem you are usually caused by an incorrect installation or configuration. Hardware failure is problem with a specific software application, see "There is a less frequent cause. 124 5 Troubleshooting Problems following initial system installation Problems that occur at initial system startup are experiencing is with the application software" on page 130.
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... V? • Are all integrated components from the tested components lists? Check the tested memory, and chassis lists, as well as the supported hardware and operating system list. If applicable, ensure that comes with them. Refer to the operating system documentation. • Did you press the system power on/off switch on the control panel to turn the server on (power on add-in boards and peripheral devices correct? 125 First steps checklist •...
... V? • Are all integrated components from the tested components lists? Check the tested memory, and chassis lists, as well as the supported hardware and operating system list. If applicable, ensure that comes with them. Refer to the operating system documentation. • Did you press the system power on/off switch on the control panel to turn the server on (power on add-in boards and peripheral devices correct? 125 First steps checklist •...
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... sure the power and signal cables are properly installed. • Check that relevant switched and jumpers on the drive are not detected. Do the following : • Make sure the memory modules are connected to the system requirements. Do the following : • Make sure you are using the correct type of a paperclip into the small hole on the DIMM slots. • Make sure the memory modules comply with the...
... sure the power and signal cables are properly installed. • Check that relevant switched and jumpers on the drive are not detected. Do the following : • Make sure the memory modules are connected to the system requirements. Do the following : • Make sure you are using the correct type of a paperclip into the small hole on the DIMM slots. • Make sure the memory modules comply with the...
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...Controller-1 error Interrupt Controller-2 error CMOS BIOS message CMOS Date/Time Not Set CMOS Battery Low CMOS Settings Wrong CMOS Checksum Bad USB BIOS error messages Warning! The battery maybe losing power. These values have been corrupted. CMOS memory may have either been corrupted or the battery has failed. A non-bootable USB device is not supported by this USB host controller. Warning! Run Setup to the PCI device. The CMOS checksum is incorrect. 135 Error message Static Resource Conflict PCI I /O resource conflict was detected. Unable to route an IRQ to set...
...Controller-1 error Interrupt Controller-2 error CMOS BIOS message CMOS Date/Time Not Set CMOS Battery Low CMOS Settings Wrong CMOS Checksum Bad USB BIOS error messages Warning! The battery maybe losing power. These values have been corrupted. CMOS memory may have either been corrupted or the battery has failed. A non-bootable USB device is not supported by this USB host controller. Warning! Run Setup to the PCI device. The CMOS checksum is incorrect. 135 Error message Static Resource Conflict PCI I /O resource conflict was detected. Unable to route an IRQ to set...
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... a hot spare disk 1 In the Configuration menu, select Add/View Configuration. 2 Use the arrow keys to select a specific drive, then press F4 to the Configuration menu. The Management menu appears. 2 Select Configuration. The Configuration menu appears. 3 Select New Configuration, then select YES. In the menu, the selected drive's indicator will change from READY to configure the logical drives. Initializing a RAID volume 1 Press Esc to return to enter the MegaRAID Configuration screen. 177 Creating a RAID 1 volume 1 After rebooting the server...
... a hot spare disk 1 In the Configuration menu, select Add/View Configuration. 2 Use the arrow keys to select a specific drive, then press F4 to the Configuration menu. The Management menu appears. 2 Select Configuration. The Configuration menu appears. 3 Select New Configuration, then select YES. In the menu, the selected drive's indicator will change from READY to configure the logical drives. Initializing a RAID volume 1 Press Esc to return to enter the MegaRAID Configuration screen. 177 Creating a RAID 1 volume 1 After rebooting the server...
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... I/O Device 96 IDE 88 Memory 101 PCI 98, 99 USB 97 USB Mass Storage Device 98 Boot 103 ATAPI CD-ROM Devices 109 Boot Device Priority 106 Boot Settings Configuration 104 Hard Disk Drives 107 Removable Drives 108 entering 80 Exit 119 Main 82 Security 110 Administrator password 110 removing password 112 User password 110 Server Event Log Configuration 117 Serial Console Features 115 System Management 114 C configuring the system OS 30 CPU 59 installing 59 removing 63 D DIMM population guidelines 65 CPU 1 67 E expansion card 70 installing 70 F four-bay hot...
... I/O Device 96 IDE 88 Memory 101 PCI 98, 99 USB 97 USB Mass Storage Device 98 Boot 103 ATAPI CD-ROM Devices 109 Boot Device Priority 106 Boot Settings Configuration 104 Hard Disk Drives 107 Removable Drives 108 entering 80 Exit 119 Main 82 Security 110 Administrator password 110 removing password 112 User password 110 Server Event Log Configuration 117 Serial Console Features 115 System Management 114 C configuring the system OS 30 CPU 59 installing 59 removing 63 D DIMM population guidelines 65 CPU 1 67 E expansion card 70 installing 70 F four-bay hot...
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... ports 5 media storage 3 memory subsystem 3 networking 4 OS 5 PCI I/O 4 power supply 5 processor 3 RAID 4 SATA controller 4 SCSI controller 4 storage devices installing tape drive 57 replacing CD-ROM drive 55 system boards 14 backplane board layout 19 jumper settings 17 mainboard layout 14 SATA board layout 21 SCSI backplane layout 19 system memory reconfiguring 69 system upgrade 33 ESD precautions 35 installation precautions 35 post-installation instructions 36 preinstallation instructions 35 T troubleshooting 121 confirming loading of the OS 127 hardware diagnostic testing 126 problems 127...
... ports 5 media storage 3 memory subsystem 3 networking 4 OS 5 PCI I/O 4 power supply 5 processor 3 RAID 4 SATA controller 4 SCSI controller 4 storage devices installing tape drive 57 replacing CD-ROM drive 55 system boards 14 backplane board layout 19 jumper settings 17 mainboard layout 14 SATA board layout 21 SCSI backplane layout 19 system memory reconfiguring 69 system upgrade 33 ESD precautions 35 installation precautions 35 post-installation instructions 36 preinstallation instructions 35 T troubleshooting 121 confirming loading of the OS 127 hardware diagnostic testing 126 problems 127...