Acer ALTOS G5350 User Manual

Acer Altos G5350 Series

User’s Guide

Copyright © 2005 Acer Incorporated
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Acer Altos G5350 Series
User’s Guide

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Acer Altos G5350 Series

Model Name : G535

Part Number: MU.R160E.001

Purchase Date:

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Notices

FCC notice

Class 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 the class of the device is
determined, refer to the following corresponding statement.

Class A equipment

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause harmful interference, in which case the user will be required to
correct the interference at personal expense.

Class B equipment

This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the device and receiver

• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help

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Notice: Shielded cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables
to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.

Notice: Peripheral devices

Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to
comply with the Class A or Class B limits may be attached to this equipment.
Operation with noncertified peripherals is likely to result in interference to
radio and TV reception.

Caution! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the manufacturer could void the user’s authority, which is granted
by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this
server.

Use conditions

This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

Notice: Canadian users

This Class A/Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Laser compliance statement

The CD-ROM drive in this server is a laser product. The CD-ROM drive’s
classification label (shown below) is located on the drive.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO
BEAM.

Important safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.

1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use

liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

3 Do not use this product near water.

4 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product

may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

5 Slots and openings on the back or bottom side of the chassis are provided

for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect
it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless proper
ventilation is provided.

6 This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the

marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult
your dealer or local power company.

7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this

product where persons will walk on the cord.

8 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total

ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total
rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse
rating.

9 Never push objects of any kind into this product through chassis slots as

they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
product.

10 Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing

covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.

11 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified

service personnel under the following conditions:

a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed

b If liquid has been spilled on the product

c If the product has been exposed to rain or water

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d If the product does not operate normally when the operating

instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.

e If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged

f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a

need for service.

12 Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we

recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Refer battery replacement to a qualified service technician.

13 Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not

disassemble or dispose of them in fire. Keep them away from children and
dispose of used batteries promptly.

14 Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your

accessories box) for this unit. It should be a detachable type: UL listed/CSA
certified, type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its
equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters).

Notices iii

FCC notice iii
Laser compliance statement iv

Important safety instructions v

1 System tour 1

Features summary 3
External and internal structure 6

Front bezel 6
Front panel 7
Rear panel 11
Internal components 13

System boards 14

Mainboard layout 14
Backplane layout 18

2 System setup 23

Setting up the system 25

Preinstallation 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

Contents

3 System upgrade 33

Installation precautions 35

ESD precautions 35

Preinstallation instructions 35

Post-installation instructions 36
Opening the server 37

Removing the left-side panel 37

Opening the bezel door 38

Removing the front bezel 38

Removing the HDD cage bay cover 39
Configuring the four-bay hot-plug HDD cage 40

Installing the four-bay hot-plug HDD cage 40

Removing the four-bay hot-plug HDD cage 52

Installing an additional hard disk into the

hot-plug HDD cage carrier 53

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Replacing the CD-ROM drive 55
Installing 5.25-inch drives 57
Upgrading the CPU 59

To install the heatsink fan assembly and CPU 59

To remove the heatsink fan assembly and CPU 62
Upgrading the system memory 64

DIMM population guidelines 65

To remove a DIMM 68

To install a DIMM 69
Installing an expansion card 71
Installing a SCSI module 73
Installing a power supply module 75

4 BIOS setup 79

BIOS setup 81
Entering BIOS setup 82
Main 84
Advanced 86

CPU Configuration 87

Memory Configuration 89

IDE Configuration 90

Floppy Configuration 94

Chipset Configuration 95

I/O Device Configuration 97

PCI Configuration 99

USB Configuration 100

Server Management Configuration 101
Power 103
Boot 105

Boot Settings Configuration 106

Boot Device Priority 107
Security 109

To set a Supervisor/User password 110

To change the Supervisor/User password 110

To remove the User password 110
Exit 112

5 Troubleshooting 115

Resetting the system 117
Problems following initial system installation 118
First steps checklist 119
Hardware diagnostic testing 120

Verifying proper operation of key system lights 120

Confirming loading of the OS 121
Specific problems and corrective actions 121

Appendix A: System management utility 127

ASM 130

System requirements 130
System setup 131

RAID configuration 133

Appendix B: Acer Altos G5350

rack installation guide 135

Setting up the system rack 137

System rack installation 139
Vertical mounting hole pattern 140

Installing the system into the rack 142

Appendix C: SCSI RAID configuration 151

Configuring the SCSI/SCSI RAID HBA 153

Using the SCSI HBA setup utility 153
Using the SCSI RAID HBA setup utility 153
Using the MegaRAID configuration utility 154

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1 System tour

The Acer Altos G5350 server is a powerful dual-

processor system loaded with a host of new

and innovative features. The system offers a

new standard for flexible productivity ideal for

multimedia processing, intensive graphics

applications, general business applications,

email, web service, file clustering and print

services.

Features summary

Listed below are the system’s key features:

Processor

• Dual AMD Opteron™ single or dual core processors

• Supports AMD 64-Bit technology

Chipset

• AMD 8131™ (I/O bridge)

• AMD 8111™ (South bridge)

Memory

• Supports DDR 333(PC2700) or DDR 400(PC3200) Registered ECC
memory modules

• Four DIMM slots per processor

• Single CPU supports memory capacity of 8 GB

• Dual CPU supports memory capacity of 16 GB

• Supports dual-channel DDR memory per processor

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Media storage

• 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB floppy drive

• Three 5.25-inch device bays supports:

• DVD-ROM, DVD-RW, DVD combo drive

• 5.25-inch IDE CD-ROM drive

• DAT72 tape drive

• AIT1 tape drive

• LTO-2 half-height tape drive

Additional media storage

• SCSI HDD cage

•Easy-swap

•Hot-plug

• Supports up to four Ultra320 SCSI hard disk drives

• SATA HDD cage

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•Easy-swap

• Hot-plug

• Supports up to four SATA hard disk drives

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SCSI controller (optional)

• Adaptec AIC-7902, two channel Ultra320 SCSI controller

• Supports two SCSI 68-pin connector

• Supports disk mirroring

Networking

• Intel 82541Gl chipset

Baseboard Management Controller (optional)

• Onboard National Semiconductor PC87435 management
controller

• IPMI (Intelligent Platform Management Interface) 1.5 compliant

PCI I/O

• Six PCI bus slots with three separate bus segments:

• Two 64-bit/100 MHz PCI-X bus slots

• Two 64-bit/66 MHz PCI-X bus slots

• Two 32-bit/33 MHz PCI bus slots

Graphic interface

• ATI Rage® XL chipset with 8MB SDRAM

I/O ports

•Front

• Two USB 1.1 ports

• Rear

• PS/2 keyboard and mouse port

• Two USB 1.1 ports

• VGA/monitor port

• Two serial ports

• Parallel/printer port

• Gigabit LAN port (RJ-45)

Operating system and software

• Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003, X64 edition

• Microsoft

• Microsoft

®

Windows® Server 2003

®

Windows® 2000 Server (SP4)

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0 X64

•Novell

•SUSE

•SUSE

®

NetWare® 6.5

®

Linux Enterprise Server 9.0

®

Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 X86_64

Power supply

• 610-watts (1+1) redundant power supply (optional)

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External and internal structure

Front bezel

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No. Component

1 Side panel release button

2 Security keylock

3 Front panel LED indicator

4 Bezel door

Front panel

No. Icon Component Description

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1 CD-ROM drive Stop/

Eject button

2CD-ROM drive

activity indicator

3 CD-ROM drive Disk drive for reading CD-ROMs.

4 Volume control Adjusts the volume of the CD drive.

5CD-ROM drive

6 5.25-inch drive bays Two empty 5.25-inch drive bays

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Headphone/
Earphone port

Power indicator

1

Press this button to open the CD
drive tray.

When the LED indicator is lit, there
is activity in the CD drive.

Connects to microphones or
earphones.

allow installation of additional
devices.

Indicates AC power is present or
system is turned on or off (green).

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No. Icon Component Description

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8 Hard disk activity

indicator

2

9 System status

indicator

3

Indicates the status of the system
hard drive.

The indicator lights up green when
the system is operating normally.
When the a system fault is present,
the indicator blinks or lights up
amber.

10 LAN activity

indicator

4

11 Hot-plug HDD power

indicator

5

12 Four-bay hot-plug

Indicates an active link on the LAN
port (green).

Indicates drive activity (green).

Houses four hot-swap SCSI drives.

HDD cage

13 HDD cage bay For additional storage options.

Supports a four-bay hot-plug HDD
cage.

14 USB ports Connects to USB devices.

15 Power button Press to turn on the system.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5 For more information about the status of the LED indicators, see

Front panel LED indicators table on page 9.

Front panel LED indicators

Below table lists the LED states on the front panel.

LED Color Status Description

Power Green On Power on

Blinking System in ACPI sleep mode.

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Status

HDD Green Blinking HDD activity

Green On System in normal mode.

Green Blinking • Defective CPU

• Defective DIMM

Amber Blinking • Redundant fan failure

• Redundant power supply
failure

• Non-critical temperature and
voltage failure

Amber On • Critical power supply failure

• Voltage power supply failure

• Critical temperature and
voltage failure

Off • POST error

• NMI event

• Missing CPU or terminator

Off No HDD activity

Amber On HDD failure

The HDD LED will light green
when the four-bay hot-plug
cage is installed in the chassis.

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LED Color Status Description

LAN Green On Network is established.

Blinking • Network activity.

• Network is established and
running at its supported
speed.

Off Network link is not established.

1 The Status LED is activated when the BMC controller is installed on the mainboard. To
purchase a BMC controller, contact your local Acer representative or order directly from
http://www.acer.com/

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Hot-plug HDD LED indicators

Below table lists the possible disk drive states.

HDD Status Green Amber Description

HDD access Blinking — HDD activity

HDD failure — On Internal HDD failure, replace

HDD

HDD rebuild Blinking Blinking HDD rebuilding data

Rear panel

No. Icon Component Description

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1 Power supply

module bay

2 PS/2 mouse port Connects to a PS/2 mouse.

3 PS/2 keyboard

port

Allows installation of a hot-swap
redundant power supply module.
The hot-swap redundant power
supply module may include three
LEDs that will indicate its operating
status.

Note: Though the system supports
two hot-swap power supply module
bays, the system comes bundled with
only a single power supply module.
You have the option to separately
purchase an extra power supply
module to provide the system with
redundant power source.

Connects to a PS/2 keyboard.

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No. Icon Component Description

4 USB ports Connects to USB devices.

5 Serial port Connects to serial devices.

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6 Parallel/printer

port

7 VGA/monitor

port

8 Gigabit LAN

ports (10/100/
1000 Mbps)

9 Expansion slots For installing expansion cards.

10 PCI slot lock

lever

11 Rear system fan Optimizes system airflow.

Connects to parallel devices.

Connects to monitors.

Connects to network cables.

Secures the PCI card to the system.

Internal components

No. Component

13

1

Power supply module (610-watts)

2 Rear system fan

3 Mainboard, CPU and heat sink fan assembly

4 PCI bus slot

5 Four-bay hot-plug HDD cage

1 Though the system supports two hot-swap power supply modules, the system comes
bundled with a single 610-watt power supply module only. You have the option to
purchase an extra power supply module to provide the system with a redundant pow­er source.

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1 System tour

System boards

Mainboard layout

The mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. It
should look like the figure shown below.

No. Code Description

1 CN4 Top: PS/2 mouse port

Bottom: PS/2 keyboard port

2 USB3 USB ports

3 COMA1 Serial A port

4 LPT1 Parallel/printer port

5 VGA1 VGA/monitor port

6 LAN Gigabit LAN ports (RJ-45)

7 ATX2 Power supply connector

8 CPU2 CPU 2 socket

9 CPU FAN2 CPU fan 2 connector

10 ATX1 Power supply connector

11 PWR FAN1 Power fan 1 connector

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12 DIMM 1-4 DIMM slots for CPU 1

13 DIMM 5-8 DIMM slots for CPU 2

14 CPU1 CPU 1 socket

15 CPU FAN1 CPU fan 1 connector

16 AMD 8131 chipset

17 JP4 PCI-X 1 and 2 bus speed jumper

18 JP7 PCI-X 3 and 4 bus speed jumper

19 AMD 8111 chipset

20 SCSI_CON1 SCSI module connector

21 CLR_CMOS1 Clear CMOS jumper

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No. Code Description

22 F_PANEL1 Front panel LED connectors

23 USB1 Front USB connectors

24 IDE2 Secondary IDE connector

25 IDE1 Primary IDE connector

26 BAT1 CMOS battery

27 U109 ITE8712 chipset

28 GSMI1 BMC (Baseboard Management Controller)

connector

29 FDD1 FDD connector

30 COMB Serial B port

31 PCI_6 PCI slot 5, 6 (PCI 32-bit/33 MHz)

32 JP3 VGA jumper (enabled/disabled)

33 ATI Rage XL VGA chipset

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34 WOL1 WOL (Wake On LAN) connector

35 PWR_FAN2 Power fan 2 connector

36 EM638325TS-6 chipset

37 PCI-X_1 -

PCI-X_4

38 BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) chipset

39 Intel 82541Gl Gigabit chipset

40 IPMB2 IPMB 2 connector

41 IPMB1 IPMB 1 connector

42 SYS_FAN1 System fan 1 connector

43 JP1 PCI-X 3 and 4 bus speed jumper

PCI-X slots 1 and 2 ( 64-bit/100 MHz)
PCI-X sslots 3 and 4 (64-bit/66 MHz)

No. Code Description

44 JP2 PCI-X 1 and 2 bus speed jumper

45 SMBUS1 System Management Bus connector

46 WOM1 WOM (Wake On Modem) connector

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1 System tour

Backplane layout

The backplane attached to the four-bay hot-plug HDD cage provides a
convenient interface between the SCSI or SATA drives and the
mainboard.

SCSI backplane layout

Front

No. Code Description

1 SCSI HDD connectors

2

3 4-pin power cable connector

4 SAF-TE ID SAF-TE ID jumper

2

I

C bus interface connector

Jumper setting:
1-2 Close — ID8 (default)
2-3 Open — ID6

Rear

No. Code Description

J3 LED indicator jumper

Jumper setting:
SHORT 1-2 — Link LED on
SHORT 2-3 — Link LED dark

792D_ID1 792D_ID1 ADDR select jumper

Close 1-2 — 5EH (default)
Close 2-3 — 5AH

5 68-pin SCSI data cable connector

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SATA backplane layout

1 System tour

Front

No. Code Description

1 SATA HDD connectors

2 SAF-TE heartbeat LED and

Manufacturing function jumper

3 J1 BPB No. jumper

Jumper setting:
SHORT 1-2 — 1st BPB
SHORT 2-3 — 2nd BPB

J2 LED indicator

Jumper setting:
SHORT 1-2 — Link LED on
SHORT 2-3 — Link LED dark

792D_ID1 792D_ID1 ADDR select jumper

Close 1-2 — 5EH (default)
Close 2-3 — 5AH

4 SATA data cable connectors

Rear

No. Code Description

5 4-pin power cable connector

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6

2

I

C bus interface connector

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1 System tour

2 System setup

This chapter gives you instructions on how to set up
your system. Procedures on how to connect
peripherals are also explained.

Setting up the system

Preinstallation requirements

Selecting a site

Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for
the system for maximum efficiency. Consider the following factors
when choosing a site for the system:

• Near a grounded power outlet

• Clean and dust-free

• Stable surface free from vibration

• Well-ventilated and away from sources of heat

• Secluded from electromagnetic fields produced by electrical
devices such as air conditioners, radio and TV transmitters, etc.

Checking the package contents

Check the following items from the package:

• Acer Altos G5350 system

•Acer EasyBUILD

• Acer Altos G5350 accessory box

•System keys

TM

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If any of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your dealer
immediately.

Save the boxes and packing materials for future use.

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2 System setup

Connecting peripherals

Refer to the illustration below for specific connection instructions on
the peripherals you want to connect to your system.

Note: Consult the operating system manual for information on
how to configure the network setup.

Turning on the system

After making sure that you have properly set up the system and
connected all the required cables, you can now power on the system.

To power on the system:

1 Open the bezel door.

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2 Press the power button.

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2 System setup

The system starts up and displays a welcome message on the
monitor. After that, a series of power-on self-test (POST) messages
appears. The POST messages indicate if the system is running well
or not.

Note: If the system does not turn on or boot after pressing the
power button, go to the next section for the possible causes of the
boot failure.

Aside from the POST messages, you can determine if the system is in
good condition by checking if the following occurred:

• Power indicator on the front panel lights up (green)

• Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock indicators on the keyboard
light up

Power-on problems

If the system does not boot after you have applied power, check the
following factors that might have caused the boot failure.

• The external power cable may be loosely connected.

Check the power cable connection from the power source to the
power cable socket on the rear panel. Make sure that the cable is
properly connected to the power source and to the power cable
socket.

• No power comes from the grounded power outlet.

Have an electrician check your power outlet.

• Loose or improperly connected internal power cables.

Check the internal cable connections. If you are not confident to
perform this step, ask a qualified technician to assist you.

Warning! Make sure all power cords are disconnected from
the electrical outlet before performing this task.

Note: If you have gone through the preceding actions and the

system still fails to boot, ask your dealer or a qualified technician
for assistance.

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Configuring the system OS

2 System setup

The Altos G5350 comes with Acer EasyBUILD

TM

that allows you to
conveniently install your choice of operating system. To start using
EasyBUILD, follow the steps below.

1 Locate the EasyBUILD System CD included in the system package.

2 With your system turned on, gently press the CD-ROM drive Stop/

Eject button.

3 When the disc tray slides open, insert the EasyBUILD System CD

with the label or title side of the disc facing upward.

Note: When handling the disc, hold it by the edges to avoid
smudges or fingerprints.

4 Gently press the disc down to make sure that it is properly

inserted.

Caution! While pressing the disc, be careful not to bend the disc
tray. Make sure that the disc is properly inserted before closing
the disc tray. Improper insertion may damage both the disc and
the CD-ROM drive.

5 Gently press the drive Stop/Eject button again to close the disc

tray.

6 The Acer EasyBUILD sequence begins. Follow all onscreen

instructions.

For more information, refer to the EasyBUILD Installation guide.

Note: EasyBUILD System CD supports Windows 2000, Windows
Server 2003 and Red Hat Linux operating system only.

Windows or Linux OS CD is needed when you install the OS with
the EasyBUILD System CD.

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Server setup

Aside from its tower configuration, the Altos G5350 server system can
also be mounted in a rack-model position. A rack mount kit is
available for customers who want to convert a tower-mounted system
to rack-model design. To purchase a rack mount kit, contact your local
Acer representative or order directly from http://www.acer.com/

The figure below shows the Altos G5350 server in a rack-mount
position.

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For instructions on tower-to-rack configuration, refer to “Appendix B:
Acer Altos G5350 rack installation guide” on page 135.

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2 System setup

Turning off the system

There are two ways by which you can turn off the server. These include:

To turn off the server, on the Windows taskbar click on the Start
button, point to Shut Down..., select Shut down from the
drop-down window then click on OK. You can then turn off all
peripherals connected to your server.

If you cannot shut down the server, press the power button for at least
four seconds. Quickly pressing the button may put the server in a
Suspend mode only.

3 System upgrade

This chapter discusses the precautionary
measures and installation procedures you
need to know when upgrading the system.

Installation precautions

Before you install any server component, we recommend that you read
the following sections. These sections contain important ESD
precautions along with preinstallation and post-installation
instructions.

ESD precautions

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives,
expansion boards, motherboard, memory modules and other
components. Always observe the following precautions before you
install a server component:

1 Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until

you are ready to install it.

2 Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the

server before handling components. If a wrist strap is not
available, maintain contact with the server throughout any
procedure requiring ESD protection.

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Preinstallation instructions

Always observe the following before you install any component:

1 Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it.

2 Unplug all cables from the power outlets.

3 Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface.

4 Open the system according to the instructions on page 37.

5 Follow the ESD precautions described in this section when

handling a server component.

6 Remove any expansion board(s) or peripheral(s) that block access

to the DIMM slots or other component connector.

See the following sections for specific installation instructions on the
component you want to install.

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Warning! Failure 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 are a qualified service technician.

3 System upgrade

Post-installation instructions

Observe the following after installing a server component:

1 See to it that all components are installed according to the

described step-by-step instructions.

2 Reinstall any expansion board(s) or peripheral(s) that you have

previously removed.

3 Reinstall the chassis panels.

4 Connect the necessary cables.

5 Turn on the system.

Opening the server

Caution! Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned
off your system and all peripherals connected to it. Read the
“Preinstallation instructions” on page 35.

You need to open the server before you can install additional
components. The bezel and left side panel are removable to allow
access to the system’s internal components. Refer to the following
sections for instructions.

Removing the left-side panel

1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures

described on page 35.

2 Remove the bezel door and the bezel.

Refer to the preceding sections for detailed instructions.

3 Remove the left-side panel.

(1) Remove the two screws located at the end of the side

panel (1).

(2) Press the release button located on the left-side panel (2).

(3) Slide the side panel toward the rear of the chassis (3).

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3 System upgrade

Opening the bezel door

A security lock secures the bezel door to protect your system unit
against unauthorized access.

To open the bezel door:

1 Insert the key into the lock and turn it clockwise until it points to

the unlock icon .

2 Pull open the bezel door.

Removing the front bezel

1 Remove the left-side panel. See page 37.

2 Slightly bend the plastic retention tabs to release the latches (1).

3 Gently detach it from the chassis (2).

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Removing the HDD cage bay cover

1 Open the bezel door.

2 Detach the HDD cage bay cover from the front bezel. Refer to the

illustration below.

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Configuring the four-bay hot-plug HDD cage

This section explains how to install a four-bay hot-plug HDD cage as
well as procedures on how to install a hard disk into the cage’s hard
disk carrier.

Installing the four-bay hot-plug HDD cage

The Altos G5350 consists of two HDD bays that accept the following
HDD cages:

• Hot-plug SCSI HDD cage

• Easy-swap SCSI HDD cage

• Hot-plug SATA HDD cage

• Easy-swap SATA HDD cage

The main difference between a hot-plug HDD cage and an easy-swap
HDD cage is in the rear of the cage. The hot-plug HDD cage has a
backplane board installed on its rear while the easy-swap HDD cage
does not have a backplane board.

The system comes bundled with only a single four-bay SCSI or SATA
HDD cage leaving one bay empty. You have the option to purchase an
extra cage to provide your system with massive storage capacity and
scalability. Contact your local Acer representative for more
information.

Note: Before installing a hot-plug or easy-swap SCSI or SATA HDD
cage in your system, make sure you install a SCSI or SATA RAID
controller. The RAID controller must be compatible with your
system and OS, and appropriate drivers must also be installed
according to the RAID controller manufacturer’s installation
instructions. Refer to “Installing an expansion card” on page 71
and for instructions on how to install the RAID controller into the
PCI slot.

To purchase a SCSI or SATA RAID controller, contact your local Acer
representative or order directly from http://www.acer.com/

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To install the hot-plug SCSI HDD cage

1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures

described on page 35.

2 Remove the HDD cage bay cover. See page 39.

3 Remove the screw that secures the cover to the empty HDD bay

(1), then detach the cover (2).

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4 Install the hot-plug cage.

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(1) Hold the hot-plug cage with both hands, then slide the cage

into the housing with the backplane facing the rear of the
chassis. The cage is locked to the chassis with an audible click.

(2) Locate and attach the following cables clamped on the side of

the chassis to their corresponding connectors on the SCSI
backplane:

Important: If a four-bay hot-plug SCSI HDD cage is already
installed in the top HDD bay, you must block the J1 jumper. Set
pins 1 and 2 to close.

(1) SCSI data cable

(2) SCSI HDD power cable

5 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 36.

Important: When you are detaching the hot-plug cage from the
chassis, make sure to first remove all hard disks from their carriers.
For instructions, see “Installing an additional hard disk into the
hot-plug HDD cage carrier” on page 53.

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6 Change the RAID configuration of your hard disk. For details on

how to change the RAID configuration of your hard disk, go to
“Appendix C: SCSI RAID configuration” on page 151.

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To install the easy-swap SCSI HDD cage

The easy-swap SCSI HDD cage is an optional four-bay internal HDD
enclosure without a SCSI backplane board.

1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures

described on page 35.

2 Remove the HDD cage bay cover. See page 39.

3 Remove the screw that secures the cover to the empty HDD bay,

then detach the cover.

4 Install the easy-swap cage.

(1) Hold the easy-swap cage with both hands, then slide the cage

into the housing. The cage is locked to the chassis with an
audible click.

(2) Locate and attach the following cables to their corresponding

connectors on the SCSI hard drive and SCSI RAID controller.

(1) SCSI data cable

(2) SCSI HDD power cable

5 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 36.

Important: When you are detaching the easy-swap cage from
the chassis, make sure to first remove all cables attached to the
hard disks.

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6 Change the RAID configuration of your hard disk. For details on

how to change the RAID configuration of your hard disk, go to
“Appendix C: SCSI RAID configuration” on page 151.

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To install the hot-plug SATA HDD cage

Note: Before installing a hot-plug SATA HDD cage in your system,
make sure you install a SATA RAID controller.

1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures

described on page 35.

2 Remove the HDD cage bay cover. See page 39.

3 Remove the four screws that secure the cover of the empty HDD

bay, then detach the cover.

4 Install the hot-plug cage.

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(1) Hold the hot-plug cage with both hands, then slide the cage

into the housing. The cage is locked to the chassis with an
audible click.

5 Connect the following cables to their corresponding connectors on

the SATA RAID backplane, mainboard and adapter:

(1) Attach the SATA data cable to the SATA HDD connector on the

backplane (1), then connect the other end of the cable to the
SATA connector on the SATA RAID controller.

Note: SATA connectors on the controller are keyed. Make sure the
SATA data cables are properly connected to its corresponding
connectors on the SATA RAID controller.

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(2) Attach the system’s power cable to the SATA power cable

connector on the backplane (2).

Note: The SATA RAID backplane data cables must be installed and
removed in the following order: SATA0, SATA1, SATA2, and
SATA 3.

6 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 36.

Important: When you are detaching the hot-plug cage from the
chassis, make sure to first remove all hard disks from their carriers.
For instructions, see “Installing an additional hard disk into the
hot-plug HDD cage carrier” on page 53.

To install the easy-swap SATA HDD cage

The easy-swap SATA HDD cage is an optional four-bay internal HDD
enclosure without a SATA backplane board.

1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures

described on page 35.

2 Remove the HDD cage bay cover. See page 39.

3 Remove the screw that secures the cover to the empty HDD bay,

then detach the cover.

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4 Install the easy-swap cage.

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(1) Hold the easy-swap cage with both hands, then slide the cage

into the housing. The cage is locked to the chassis with an
audible click.

(2) Locate and attach the power (1) and SATA (2) cables to their

corresponding connectors on the SATA hard drive and SATA
RAID controller.

5 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 36.

Important: When you are detaching the easy-swap cage from
the chassis, make sure to first remove all cables attached to the
hard disks.

6 Change the RAID configuration of your hard disk. For details on

how to change the RAID configuration of your hard disk, go to
“Appendix C: SCSI RAID configuration” on page 151.

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Removing the four-bay hot-plug HDD cage

1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures

described on page 35.

2 Disconnect the data and power cables from the backplane.

3 Push the release slider all the way up to eject the hot-plug HDD

cage (1).

4 Remove the cage from the HDD bay (2).

5 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 36.

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Installing an additional hard disk into the hot-plug HDD cage carrier

Note: To purchase a hard disk carrier, contact your local Acer
representative or order directly from http://www.acer.com/

Important: You need not remove the four-bay hot-plug HDD
cage from the chassis to install a hard disk into its carrier.

1 Carefully pull out the hard disk carrier cover (1).

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2 Install a hard disk on the hard disk carrier (1), then secure it with

the four screws that came with the hard disk carrier (2).

3 Insert the new hard disk carrier into the cage with the lever still

extended (1).

4 Push the lever back until it clicks into place (2). Make sure that the

drive is properly inserted before closing the lever.

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Replacing the CD-ROM drive

1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures

described on page 35.

2 Disconnect the power and IDE cables from the old drive.

3 Push the lever in the direction that points to the unlock icon (1),

then pull the drive out of the chassis (2).

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4 Install a new 5.25-inch drive into the drive bay (1), then push the

lever in the direction that points to the lock icon (2).

5 Connect the power and IDE cables to the new drive.

6 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 36.

Installing 5.25-inch drives

The two empty 5.25-inch drive bays allow you to install additional
drives such as another backup hard drive, CD-ROM drive, or a tape
drive. These provide the system with additional storage capacity.

To install a 5.25-inch tape drive

1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures

described on page 35.

2 Remove the two screws that secure the cover to the empty

5.25-inch drive bay (1), then detach the cover (2).

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3 Install a tape drive into the drive bay (1), then push the lever in

the direction that points to the lock icon (2).

4 Connect the power and IDE cables to the tape drive.

5 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 36.

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Upgrading the CPU

This section includes instructions for installing and removing a CPU and
heatsink assembly.

To install the heatsink fan assembly and CPU

The mainboard supports dual 940 processor socket for AMD Opteron™
processors. The system comes bundled with only a single AMD Opteron
processor leaving one CPU socket empty. You have the option to
purchase an extra CPU for your system.

Important: Before you install a new CPU, make sure that you are
using the same type of CPU’s with identical stepping and running
at the same frequency.

1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures

described on page 35.

2 Locate the CPU socket on the mainboard.

3 Pull the CPU socket retainer lever to the fully open, upright

position.

4 Remove the CPU from its protective packaging.

5 Align the CPU to its socket, making sure that pin 1 (indicated by

the notched corner) of the CPU connects to hole 1 of the socket
(on the bottom right corner), then insert the CPU into the socket
(1).

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6 Press down the retainer lever to lock the CPU in place (2).

7 Apply approximately 0.1ml of the thermal grease compound to

the top of the CPU.

8 Move the handle of the retaining clip slightly in a direction away

from the heatsink.

9 Align the heatsink fan assembly to the heatsink base (1).

Note: Make sure to install both sides of the retention clips.

10 Secure the retaining clip to the tabs in the heatsink base by

aligning the clip holes over the tabs(2).

11 Move the handle of the retaining clip back toward the heatsink

base (3).

12 Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the mainboard.

Refer to “Mainboard layout” on page 14 for the location of the
CPU fan connector.

13 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 36.

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To remove the heatsink fan assembly and CPU

Important: Before removing a CPU from the mainboard, make
sure to create a backup file of all important data.

1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures

described on page 35.

Warning! The heatsink becomes very hot when the system
is on. NEVER touch the heatsink with any metal or with
your hands.

2 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the

mainboard.

3 Disengage the retaining clip from the heatsink base (1).

4 Release the clips from the tab on the heatsink base (2).

5 Pull the heatsink fan assembly away from the CPU (3).

6 Place the heatsink fan assembly upside down on a flat surface to

prevent thermal grease from contaminating other components.

Note: Wipe off the thermal grease from both the heatsink-fan
assembly and CPU using an alcohol pad.

7 To detach the CPU from its socket, follow the steps below:

(1) Pull the CPU socket retainer lever to the fully open, upright
position (1).

(2) Pull out the CPU from the socket (2).

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Upgrading the system memory

This section includes instructions for removing and installing a dual
in-line memory module.

Altos G5350 has eight DIMM slots. Each CPU controls four DIMM slots.
The DIMM slots support dual channel DDR 333 and 400 Registered ECC
memory modules.

Important: When you are using a single processor server, you can
install either a single DIMM into the DIMM 2 slot or a pair of
identical modules into the DIMM 1 and 2 or DIMM 3 and 4 slots.

The DIMM 5 to DIMM 8 slots are supported when a second CPU is
installed on the mainboard. For instructions on how to install an
additional CPU, see “To install the heatsink fan assembly and CPU”
on page 59.

When you are using a dual processor server, you can employ a
single DIMM configuration by installing a module into the
DIMM 2 or DIMM 6 slots.

DIMM population guidelines

Warning! For the system to function, DIMM modules must
be installed or removed in matched pairs, following the
slot sequence listed below. DIMM modules of the same
type, size and manufacturer must be installed in the same
colored DIMM slots.

• CPU 1 — Populate DIMM slots 1 and 2 first, followed by
slots 3 and 4.

• CPU 2 — Populate DIMM slots 5 and 6 first, followed by
slots 7 and 8.

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Note: Refer to “Mainboard layout” on page 14 for the location of
the DIMM slots for each processor.

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Below table lists the suggested sample configurations for the
processors:

Single Processor

CPU 1

DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 5 DIMM 6 DIMM 7 DIMM 8

512 MB — — — —

1 GB — — — —

2 GB — — — —

512 MB 512 MB — — — —

1 GB 1 GB — — — —

2 GB 2 GB — — — —

512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB — — — —

1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB — — — —

2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB — — — —

CPU 2 (empty)

Dual Processor

CPU 1

DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 5 DIMM 6 DIMM 7 DIMM 8

512 MB

1 GB

2 GB

512 MB 512 MB

1 GB 1 GB

2 GB 2 GB

512 MB 512 MB 512 MB

1 GB 1 GB 1 GB

2 GB 2 GB 2 GB

512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB

1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB

2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB

512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB

CPU 2

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CPU 1

DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 5 DIMM 6 DIMM 7 DIMM 8

1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 2 GB 1 GB 1 GB

2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB

512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB

1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 2 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB

2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB

CPU 2

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To remove a DIMM

Before you can install a new DIMM in a socket, first remove any
previously installed DIMM from that socket.

Important: Before removing any DIMM from the mainboard,
make sure to create a backup file of all important data.

1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures

described on page 35.

2 Locate the DIMM slots on the mainboard.

Important: Refer to DIMM population guidelines for important
information about requirements for removing DIMM modules.

3 Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to

release the DIMM.

4 Gently pull the DIMM upward to remove it from the socket .

Note: Place your forefingers on the top of the DIMM before
pressing the holding clips to gently disengage the DIMM from the
socket.

To install a DIMM

Warning! DIMM of the same type, size and manufacturer
must be installed into the same colored DIMM slots.

1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures

described on page 35.

2 Locate the DIMM slots on the mainboard.

3 Open the clips on the socket.

4 Align then insert the DIMM into the socket.

5 Press the holding clips inward to lock the DIMM in place.

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Note: The DIMM slot is slotted to ensure proper installation.
If you insert a DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket, you
may have inserted it incorrectly. Reverse the orientation of the
DIMM and insert it again.

6 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 36.

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To reconfigure the system memory

The system automatically detects the amount of memory installed.
Run the BIOS setup to view the new value for total system memory and
make a note of it.

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Installing an expansion card

This section explains how to install an expansion card. The onboard
expansion slots supports PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) and
PCI-X cards.

To install an expansion card

1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures

described on page 35.

2 Locate an empty expansion slot on the mainboard.

Note: The SCSI RAID controller shown below is for your reference
only. To purchase a SCSI RAID controller, contact your local Acer
representative or order directly from
http://www.acer.com/

3 Press the slot release latch outward (1).

4 Pull out the card bracket (2).

5 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging.

6 Align the card in the empty slot.

7 Insert the bracket with the card into the selected slot (3). Make

sure that the card is properly seated.

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8 Press the PCI slot lock lever on the rear panel of the server (4).

9 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 36.

Note: When you turn on the system, the BIOS setup automatically
detects and assigns resources to the new device (applicable only to
Plug-and-Play expansion cards).

Installing a SCSI module

This section explains how to install a SCSI module. The onboard SCSI
module connector supports SCSI modules.

To install a SCSI module

1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures

described on page 35.

2 Locate the SCSI module connector on the mainboard.

3 Remove the three screws on the mainboard.

4Align (1) the edges of the SCSI module to the connector, then

insert it (2) into the connector firmly and evenly.

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5 Secure the card to the mainboard with three screws you removed

earlier (3).

6 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 36.

Note: When you turn on the system, the BIOS setup automatically
detects and assigns resources to the new device (applicable only to
Plug-and-Play expansion cards).

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Installing a power supply module

To install the hot-swap power supply module

The Altos G5350 power subsystem consists of two hot-swap power
supply module bays that accept 550-watt hot-swap redundant power
supply modules. The system comes bundled with only a single power
supply module leaving one power supply module bay empty. You have
the option to purchase an extra power supply module to provide your
system with a redundant power source. A redundant power
configuration enables a fully-configured system to continue running
even if one power supply module fails.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage to the equipment, the installation of power
supply modules should be referred to individuals who are
qualified to service server systems and are trained to deal
with equipment capable of generating hazardous energy
levels.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from
hot surfaces, observe the thermal labels on each power
supply module. You can also consider wearing protective
gloves.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of personal injury from
electric shock hazards, do not open the power supply
modules. There are no serviceable parts inside the
module.

Caution! Electrostatic discharge can damage electronic
components. Make sure that you are properly grounded
before handling a power supply module.

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1 Remove the screw securing the cover of the empty power supply

module bay, then detach the cover.

2 Hold the handle on front of the power supply module and press

your thumb on the release latch. Slide the power supply module
into the empty bay until you feel resistance.

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3 Press the module handle to secure the power supply module to its

bay.

4 Verify that the power indicators on both the main power supply

and on the newly installed redundant power supply are
illuminated (green).

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4 BIOS setup

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

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BIOS setup

BIOS setup is a hardware configuration program built into your
system's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since most systems are
already properly configured and optimized, there is no need to run this
utility. You will need to run this utility under the following conditions:

• When changing the system configuration

• When a configuration error is detected by the system and you are
prompted ("Run Setup" message) to make changes to the BIOS
setup

Note: If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery

may be bad. In this case, the system cannot retain configuration
values in CMOS. Ask a qualified technician for assistance.

• When redefining the communication ports to prevent any conflicts

• When making changes to the Power Management configuration

• When changing the password or making other changes to the
security setup

BIOS setup loads the configuration values in a battery-backed
nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part
of the system RAM which allows configuration data to be retained
when power is turned off.

Before you run BIOS setup, make sure that you have saved all open
files. The system reboots immediately after you close the setup.

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Entering BIOS setup

Power on the server to start the system POST process. During bootup,
press F2 to enter the BIOS setup screen.

Note: You must press F2 while the system is booting. This key
combination does not work during any other time.

There are several tabs on the setup screen corresponding to the six
major BIOS menus:

• Main

•Advanced

•Power

•Boot

•Security

•Exit

The parameters on the screens shown in this User’s Guide display
default system values. These values may not be the same as those in
your system.

Note the following reminders when moving around the setup screen:

•Use the Left and Right arrow keys to move to the next page or to
return to the previous screen.

• Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select an item.

• Use the + and - keys to select an option.

Note: You can configure a parameter that is enclosed in square

brackets. Grayed-out items have fixed settings and are not
user-configurable.

• Use the Ta b key to select a field.

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• Use the Enter key to display a submenu screen.

Note: When a parameter is preceeded by a >, it means that a

submenu screen is available.

•Press F1 for General Help on using the BIOS setup.

•Press F10 to save changes and close the BIOS setup.

•Press Esc to close the BIOS setup.

In the descriptive table following each of the screen illustrations,
settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

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Main

The Main menu displays basic and important information about the
system. These information are necessary for troubleshooting and may
be required when asking for technical support. These entries are for
your reference only and are not user-configurable.

The last two parameters on the screen lets you define the sytem’s time
and date settings. The real-time clock keeps the system date and time.
After setting the date and time, you do not need to enter them every
time you turn on the system. As long as the internal battery remains
good and connected, the clock continues to keep the date and time
accurately even when the power is off.

Parameter Description

BIOS Date Date when the BIOS setup was created.

BIOS Version Version of the BIOS setup utility.

Processor Type Type of processor currently installed in the server.

Parameter Description

Processor Speed The processor speed is the speed at which a

microprocessor executes instructions. Clock speeds
are expressed in megahertz (MHz), with 1 MHz
being equal to 1 million cycles per second. The
faster the clock, the more instructions the CPU can
execute per second.

Processor Count Indicates the number of processors currently

installed in the server.

System Memory Size Indicates the total amount of onboard memory. The

memory size is automatically detected by BIOS
during the POST. If you install additional memory,
the system automatically adjusts this parameter to
display the new memory size.

System Time Sets the time following the hour-minute-second

format. Valid values for hour, minute, and second
are:

Hour: 00 to 23
Minute: 00 to 59
Second: 00 to 59

System Date Sets the date following the weekday-month-day-

year format. Valid values for weekday, month, day,
and year are:

Weekday: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Month: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep,

Oct, Nov, Dec
Day: 1 to 31
Year: 1980 to 2079

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Advanced

The Advanced menu contains parameter values that define how the
system behaves on startup.

Warning! Be cautious in setting parameter values in the
Advanced menu as any incorrect value may cause the
system to malfunction.

Press Enter to enter the submenu screen of the parameters shown in
the screen below.

CPU Configuration

The CPU Configuration submenu displays CPU settings such as type,
actual speed, cache size and other CPU related settings.

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Parameter Description Option

Processor Type Type of processor currently installed in

the server.

Processor
Speed

CPU Socket1 Indicates a processor is currently

The processor speed is the speed at
which a microprocessor executes
instructions. Clock speeds are expressed
in megahertz (MHz), with 1 MHz being
equal to 1 million cycles per second. The
faster the clock, the more instructions
the CPU can execute per second.

installed in the CPU 1 socket. Refer to
“Mainboard layout” on page 14 for the
location of the CPU 1 socket.

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Parameter Description Option

CPU ID ID number of the CPU.

Level 1 Cache Total amount of first-level cache mem-

ory or the internal fast-accessed memory
size (i.e., the memory integrated into
the CPU).

Level 2 Cache Total amount of the second-level cache

memory that comes with the CPU. The
available cache sizes are 256 and 512 KB.

CPU Socket2 Indicates a processor is currently

installed in the CPU 2 socket. Refer to
“Mainboard layout” on page 14 for the
location of the CPU 2 socket.

CPU ID ID number of the CPU.

Level 1 Cache Total amount of first-level cache mem-

ory or the internal fast-accessed memory
size (i.e., the memory integrated into
the CPU).

Level 2 Cache Total amount of the second-level cache

memory that comes with the CPU. The
available cache sizes are 256 and 512 KB.

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Multiprocessor
Spec

Power Now Enables or disables the processor power

NX Support The no execute bit parameter allows you

Select a version of the multiprocessor
specifications.

management utility.

to enable or disable the DEP (data
execution prevention).

1.4

1.1

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

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Memory Configuration

The Memory Configuration submenu displays the type and size of
DRAM installed in DIMM slots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. The Not Installed
setting indicates that there is no DDR DRAM installed.

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IDE Configuration

The IDE Configuration submenu lets you define the parameter settings
related to the hard disk/s.

Parameter Description Option

Primary IDE
Master

Primary IDE
Slave

Specifies the current configuration
of the IDE device connected to the
master port of the primary IDE
channel.

Press Enter to access the Primary
Master submenu.

Specifies the current configuration
of the the IDE device connected to
the slave port of the primary IDE
channel.

Press Enter to access the Primary
Slave submenu.