Acer Altos G700 User Manual

Acer Altos G700 series

User’s guide

Acer Altos G700 series User’s guide

2nd issue: December 2002

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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

Notice: Shield 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 into the product

c If the product has been exposed to rain or water

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 4

Front bezel 4 Front panel 6 Rear panel 9 Internal components 12

System boards 14

Mainboard layout 14

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2 System setup 21

Setting up the system 23

Preinstallation requirements 23

Connecting peripherals 24

Connecting the PS/2 keyboard 24 Connecting the PS/2 mouse 25 Connecting the VGA monitor 26 Connecting a printer 27 Connecting the power cable 28

Turning on the system 29

Power-on problems 30 Operating system configuration 31 Network connection 32 Tower-to-rack option 33 Turning off the system 34

3 Upgrading the system 35

Upgrading the system 37

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Installation precautions 37

Opening the server 39

Opening the front bezel 39 Removing the front bezel 39 Removing the side panel 40

Removing the air baffle 41 Configuring the hot-swappable BPL4 cage 43

Removing the BPL4 cage 43

Installing a hard disk into the BPL4 cage

hard disk carrier 44

Installing the BPL4 cage 46 Configuring the SCSI cable cage 47

Removing the SCSI cable cage 47

Installing a hard disk into the SCSI cable cage 48

Installing the SCSI cable cage 49 Installing and removing storage devices 50

Replacing the 3.5-inch floppy drive 50

Installing a 5.25-inch storage device (optional) 52 Upgrading the CPU 55

To remove a CPU with heatsink 55

To install a CPU with heatsink 56 Upgrading the system memory 57

To remove a DIMM 57

To install a DIMM 58 Installing an expansion card 60

To install an expansion card 60 Installing a redundant power supply module 63

To install a redundant power supply module 64 Installing a hot-swappable HDD fan 66

To remove a hot-swappable HDD fan 66

To install a hot-swappable HDD fan 67

4 BIOS setup 69

BIOS setup 72 Entering BIOS setup 73 Main 75 Advanced 77

Super I/O Configuration 78

IDE Configuration 79

Floppy Configuration 83

PCI/PnP Configuration 84

Boot Settings Configuration 86

Event Log Configuration 88

Onboard Devices Configuration 91 Power 92 Boot 94

Boot Device Priority 94

Hard Disk Drives 96

Removable Devices 97

ATAPI CD-ROM Devices 98 Security 99

To set a Supervisor/User password 100

To change the Supervisor/User password 100

To remove the User password 100 Exit 101

Appendix A: 103

ASM and RDM quick installation guide 103

Installing ASM 106

System requirements 106

System setup 106 Installing RDM 108

System requirements 108

RDM Console setup 108

Index 111

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The Acer Altos G700 series 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 general business applications, email, web service, file clustering and print services.

Features summary

Highlighted below are the system’s key features:

• Single or dual Intel

• ServerWorks GC-LE core logic chipset consisting of three distinct

components:

• CMIC LE - north/host bridge

• CSB5 - south bridge

• CIOB-X2 - I/O bridge

• Onboard Broadcom BCM5701H 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit

Ethernet controller

• Adaptec

• Channel A - one 68-pin Ultra160/m SCSI connector

• Channel B - one 68-pin Ultra 160/m SCSI connector

• Six PCI bus slots with four separate bus segments

• Two 64-bit/133 MHz PCI-X bus slots

• Two 64-bit/100 MHz PCI-X bus slots

• One 64-bit/66 MHz PCI bus slot

• One 32-bit/33 MHz PCI bus slot

• ATI Rage XL chipset with 4 MB SDRAM of video memory

• Six DIMM sockets supporting ECC 266 MHz DDR modules for a

maximum memory capacity of 6 GB

• Media storage

• 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB floppy drive

• IDE CD-ROM drive

• Additional media storage capacity

• Altos G700 - two BPL4 cages (4 hard disk capacity per cage)

• Altos G700 Basic - two SCSI cable cage

• External ports

• PS/2-compatible keyboard and

• Two USB ports • Parallel/printer port

• VGA/monitor port • Two LAN ports

AIC-7899W Dual Channel SCSI controller chipset

with a maximum storage space of 584 GB

mouse port

XeonTM processor

• Serial port

• Power supply unit (PSU)

• Altos G700 - 450-watts redundant power supply (with power distribution board)

• Altos G700 Basic - 450-watts standard power supply

External and internal structure

Front bezel

Note: One pair of system keys are provided inside the accessory box. .

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Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all front bezel features indicated on the table below apply to both the Altos G700 and Altos G700 Basic models.

No. Description

1 Power indicator

2 Hard disk activity indicator

No. Description

3 System fault indicator

4 Hard disk fault indicator (for Altos G700 model only)

5 Security keylock

6Front bezel

Front panel

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Altos G700 model

Altos G700 Basic model

Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all front panel features indicated on the table below apply to both the Altos G700 and Altos G700 Basic models.

No. Description

1 CD-ROM drive Stop/Eject button

2 CD-ROM drive activity indicator

3CD-ROM drive

4 Volume control

5 CD-ROM drive Headphone/Earphone port

6 5.25-inch half-height bays

7 HDD carrier (for Altos G700 model only)

8 Altos G700 - BPL4 cages

Altos G700 Basic - SCSI cable cages

9 Floppy drive Eject button

10 Floppy drive

11 Floppy drive activity indicator

12 Power button

13 Reset button

14 Power indicator

15 Hard disk activity indicator

16 System fault indicator

17 Hard disk fault indicator (for Altos G700 model only)

No. Description

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Hot-swap HDD power indicator

Hot-swap HDD access indicator

(for Altos G700 model only)

Rear panel

Altos G700 model

Altos G700 Basic model

Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all rear panel features indicated on the table below apply to both the Altos G700 and Altos G700 Basic models.

No. Icon Description

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Altos G700 model - Main power supply indicator Altos G700 Basic model - Standard 450-watts PSU

Main power supply fail indicator (for Altos G700 model only)

Main power supply AC power indicator (for Altos G700 model only)

4 Main power supply cable socket

(for Altos G700 model only)

5 PS/2 keyboard port

6 PS/2 mouse port

7 USB ports

RDM LAN port (10/100 Mbps)

9Serial port

10 Parallel/printer port

11 VGA/monitor port

12 Gigabit LAN port (10/100/1000 Mbps)

13 Expansion slots

No. Icon Description

14 Altos G700 model - Power supply module bay for

redundant PSU

Altos G700 Basic model - Cable socket for standard 450-watts PSU

15 Rear system fan

16 PCI slot lock lever

17 Ventilation slots

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Internal components

Altos G700 model

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Altos G700 Basic model

Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all internal components indicated on the table below apply to both the Altos G700 and Altos G700 Basic models.

No. Description

1 Altos G700 model - Power supply module bay for redundant

PSU Altos G700 Basic model - Standard 450-watts PSU

2 Rear system fan

3 Rear system fan release latch

4 PCI bus slot

5 Mainboard

6 Air baffle

7 Power distribution board (for Altos G700 model only)

8 Hot-swap HDD fans

9 Hot-swap HDD backplane board (for Altos G700 model only)

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System boards

Mainboard layout

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

Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all mainboard features indicated on the table below apply to both the Altos G700 and Altos G700 Basic models.

Item Description

BT1 Battery

BZ1 Buzzer

CN1 +12V power connector

CN2 ATX power connector

CN3 Upper: RDM LAN port (10/100 Mbps)

Lower: USB ports

CN4 VGA/monitor port

COM1 Serial port

CPU1 and CPU2 CPU sockets

DM1 and DM6 DIMM slots

J2 Front panel connector

J3 Floppy disk drive connector

J4 Primary IDE connector

J5 Secondary IDE connector

J6 BMC daughter board connector

J8 Chassis intrusion connector

J9 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10

Disable Password Check Clear NVRAM Enable Recovery Reserve Reserve

Item Description

J11 Wake on LAN connector

JF1 CPU 1 fan connector

JF2 Rear system fan connector

JF4 CPU 2 fan connector

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JF5 and JF6

Fan Pin out #1 #2 #3

JP3 Power supply connector

JP5 SCSI backplane connector

KM1 Upper: PS/2 mouse port

LAN1 Gigabit LAN port (10/100/1000 Mbps)

LTP1 Parallel/printer port

SLOT1 One 64-bit/66 MHz PCI bus slot

SLOT2 and SLOT3 64-bit/133 MHz PCI-X bus slots

SLOT4 and SLOT5 64-bit/100 MHz PCI-X bus slots

SLOT6 32-bit/33 MHz PCI bus slot

SCSI1 and SCSI2 SCSI connectors

U29 ServerWorks GC LE CMIC-LE chipset (north bridge)

System Front Fan 2 and 1

GND +12V Sense Pulse

(for Altos G700 model only)

Lower: PS/2 keyboard port

U41 System clock

U46 BCM5701H Gigabit LAN chipset

U57 Adaptec AIC-7899W chipset

Item Description

U62 and U79 ServerWorks GC LE CIOBx2 chipset (I/O bridge)

U64 ATI Rage XL VGA chipset

U76 Video RAM

U82 BIOS chipset

U87 ServerWorks GC LE CSB5 chipset (south bridge)

U91 PC87417 SIO - Super I/O chipset

USB1 USB connector

VRM1 Onboard VRMs (Voltage Regulator Module)

BPL4 board layout

Note: The BPL4 board feature is only applicable to the Altos G700 model.

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Label Description

1 122-pin SAF-TE connector

2 Four 80-pin SCSI HDD connectors

3 68-pin SCSI HDD connector

4 80-pin SCSI HDD connector

6-pin I

C bus link

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