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Acer Altos G901 User Manual

Acer Altos G901 User Manual (248 pages)

Acer Desktop PC User's Guide

Brand: Acer | Category: Desktop | Size: 18.28 MB

Table of Contents

FCC Notice
3
Laser Compliance Statement
4
Important Safety Information
5
Important Safety Instructions
8
Table of Contents
11
1 System Tour

17
- Features Overview
  19
- Altos G900 Physical Specifications
  20
- External and Internal Structure
  21
  - Access Covers
    21
  - Main Chassis Components
    22
  - Electronics Bay Components
    23
  - Front Control Panel
    24
  - Rear Panel
    26
  - Peripheral Device Bay
    28
- Server Board Set Features
  29
  - Mainboard Layout
    29
  - Mainboard Jumpers
    31
- System Cables
  35
- System Features
  38
  - Processors
    38
  - Memory
    38
  - SCSI Controller
    38
  - Onboard Video
    39
  - Network Interface Controllers
    39
  - Hot-Swap Hard Drive Bays
    40
  - Power Supply
    41
  - System Fan
    41
  - Acpi
    42
2 System Setup

43
- Getting Started
  45
- Setting up Your System
  48
  - Setup Reminders
    48
  - Pre-Setup Safety Steps
    48
  - Hardware Setup
    49
  - Turning on the Server and Running the Power-On Self Test (POST)
    50
  - Hot Keys for Post
    51
  - Software Setup
    52
  - Network Teaming Features
    53
3 Hardware Configuration

55
- Installation Precautions
  57
  - ESD Precautions
    57
  - Preinstallation Instructions
    58
  - Post-Installation Instructions
    58
- Tools and Supplies Needed
  59
- System Access Panels
  60
  - Before Removing the Access Panels
    60
  - Rear Access Panel
    60
  - Front Access Panel
    61
- Front Subchassis and Rear Electronics Bay
  63
- Accessing the System Boards
  67
  - Access Cover to the System Boards
    67
  - Memory Board
    68
  - Processor Board Air Baffle
    70
  - Processor Board
    71
  - Mainboard
    73
- Memory
  78
  - DIMM Sequence
    78
- Processors
  81
  - Processor Sequence
    81
- PCI Add-In Boards
  85
- Hot-Swap SCSI Drives
  93
- DC Power Supplies
  99
  - Checking the Power Supply LED Status Indicators
    99
  - Removing and Installing a Power Supply Module
    100
- Cooling System Fans
  103
  - Checking a Fan Status Indicator
    103
  - Removing and Installing a Fan Module
    104
- Backup Battery
  105
  - Replacing the Battery
    105
- Front Panel Board
  107
  - Installing the Front Panel Board
    107
- Diskette Drive
  109
  - Replacing the Diskette Drive
    109
- 5.25-Inch Peripheral Drives
  112
  - Preliminary Considerations
    112
  - Removing and Installing a 5.25-Inch Peripheral Drive
    113
- Hot-Swap Drive Bays
  116
  - Removing and Installing a Hot-Swap Drive Bay
    116
- Power Distribution Board
  119
  - Replacing the Power Distribution Board
    119
- Fan Distribution Board
  121
  - Replacing the Fan Distribution Board
    121
- Foam Fan Baffle
  123
  - Removing and Installing the Foam Fan Baffle
    123
- Hot-Plug Indicator Board
  125
  - Replacing the Hot-Plug Indicator Board
    125
4 BIOS Setup

127
- BIOS Setup
  129
  - Recording BIOS Settings
    129
  - Clearing CMOS Memory
    129
  - Using BIOS Setup
    130
- Main
  132
  - Primary IDE Master/Slave
    134
  - Processor Settings
    136
- Advanced
  137
  - Memory Configuration
    139
  - PCI Configuration
    140
  - I/O Device Configuration
    147
  - Advanced Chipset Control
    149
- Security
  150
- Server
  154
  - System Management
    156
  - Console Redirection
    157
- Boot
  158
- Exit
  159
Appendix A: System Rack Installation

161
- System Rack Installation
  163
  - Rack-Mount Kit Contents
    163
  - Tools and Supplies Needed
    164
  - Equipment Rack Precautions
    164
- Rack Conversion Procedures
  166
  - Removing the Bottom Panel
    166
  - Removing the Left Panel
    167
  - Removing the Original Tower Bezel
    168
  - Removing the Feet
    169
  - Installing the Rack Bezel
    170
  - Installing the Bushings on the Chassis
    171
  - Installing the Handles and Rails
    172
Appendix B: System Management

177
- Software and Utilities
  179
- Integrated Hardware System Management
  180
  - Baseboard Management Controller
    180
  - Field Replaceable Units and Sensor Data Records
    181
  - System Event Log
    181
  - Platform Event Management
    182
  - Emergency Management Port
    183
- System Setup Utility
  184
  - Creating SSU Diskettes
    184
  - Running the SSU
    185
  - Working with the GUI
    186
  - Customizing the SSU Interface
    186
  - Setting Boot Device Priority
    187
  - Setting Passwords and Security Options
    187
  - Setting the User Password
    188
  - Viewing the System Event Log
    189
  - Viewing FRU Information
    190
  - Viewing Sensor Data Records
    191
  - Updating System Firmware and BIOS
    192
  - Saving and Restoring the System Configuration
    192
  - Alerting for Platform Events
    193
  - Managing the Server Remotely
    197
  - Exiting the SSU
    200
- FRU/SDR Load Utility
  201
  - When to Run the FRU/SDR Load Utility
    201
  - Running the FRU/SDR Load Utility
    201
  - Command Line Format
    202
- Scsiselect
  204
  - Running Scsiselect
    204
- Software Updates
  205
  - Software Update Packages
    206
  - Individual Updates
    207
  - Firmware Updates
    208
Appendix C: Equipment Log and Configuration Worksheets

211
- Equipment Log
  213
- Calculating Power Consumption
  214
  - Calculating DC Power Usage
    214
  - Calculating the Total Combined Power Used by the System
    216
Appendix D: Troubleshooting

219
- Troubleshooting
  221
  - Resetting the System
    221
  - Initial System Startup
    221
  - Running New Application Software
    222
  - After the System Has Been Running Correctly
    223
  - Monitoring POST
    223
  - Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights
    224
  - Confirming Loading of an Operating System
    224
- Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)
  225
Appendix E: Codes and Error Messages

231
- Standard BIOS Post Codes
  233
- Recovery BIOS POST Codes
  239
- BMC Beep Codes
  241
- POST Error Messages and Codes
  242
Index

247

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