Acer G700 User Manual

Acer Altos G700

User’s guide

Acer Altos G700 User’s guide

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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 5 Rear panel 7 Internal components 9

System boards 10

Mainboard layout 10 BPL4 board layout 13 SAF-TE board layout 14

2 System setup 15

Setting up the system 17

Preinstallation requirements 17

Connecting peripherals 18

Connecting the PS/2 keyboard 18 Connecting the PS/2 mouse 19 Connecting the VGA monitor 20 Connecting a printer 21 Connecting the power cable 22

Turning on the system 23

Power-on problems 24 Operating system configuration 25 Network connection 26 Tower-to-rack option 27 Turning off the system 28

Contents

3 Upgrading the system 29

Upgrading the system 31

Installation precautions 31 Opening the server 33

Opening the front bezel 33

Removing the front bezel 33

Removing the side panel 34

Removing the air baffle 35

BPL4 hot-swappable cage configuration 37

Installing the BPL4 hot-swappable cage 37 Removing the BPL4 hot-swappable cage 38 Installing a hard disk into the BPL4 hard disk carrier 40

Installing and removing storage devices 42

Replacing the 3.5-inch floppy drive 42 Installing a 5.25-inch storage device (optional) 44

Upgrading the CPU 47

To remove a CPU with heatsink 47 To install a CPU with heatsink 48

Upgrading the system memory 49

To remove a DIMM 49 To install a DIMM 50

Installing an expansion card 52

To install an expansion card 52

Installing a power supply module 54

To install a redundant power supply module 55

Installing a hot-swappable HDD fan 57

To remove a hot-swappable HDD fan 57 To install a hot-swappable HDD fan 58

4 BIOS setup 59

BIOS setup 61 Entering BIOS setup 62 Main 64 Advanced 66

Super I/O Configuration 67 IDE Configuration 68 Floppy Configuration 72 PCI/PnP Configuration 73 Boot Settings Configuration 75 Event Log Configuration 77

Onboard Devices Configuration 80 Power 81 Boot 83

Boot Device Priority 83

Hard Disk Drives 85

Removable Devices 86

ATAPI CD-ROM Devices 87 Security 88

To set a Supervisor/User password 89

To change the Supervisor/User password 89

To remove the User password 89

Exit 90

Appendix A: ASM and RDM

quick installation guide 93

Installing ASM 95

System requirements 95 System setup 95

Installing RDM 97

System requirements 97 RDM Console setup 97

Index 99

Contents

1 System tour

The Acer Altos G700 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 Xeon processor

• ServeWorks 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 supports:

• 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

• Two BPL4 hot-swap cages with a maximum storage space of 584 GB (4 hard disk capacity per 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

• Serial port

mouse port

• 450-watts redundant power supply (optional)

• Tower or rack-mount design factor

External and internal structure

Front bezel

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

1 System tour

No. Description No. Description

1 Power indicator 4 Hard disk fault indicator

2 Hard disk activity indicator 5 Security keylock

3 System fault indicator 6 Front bezel

Front panel

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

8 BPL4 hot-swap cages

Hot-swap HDD carrier

No. Description

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

18 Hot-swap HDD power indicator

19 Hot-swap HDD access indicator

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Rear panel

No. Icon Description

2 PS/2 keyboard port

3 PS/2 mouse port

4 USB ports

6 Serial port

Power supply module bay (empty)

RDM LAN port (10/100 Mbps)

No. Icon Description

7 Parallel/printer port

8 VGA/monitor port

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

10 Expansion slots

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Main power supply indicator

Main power supply fail indicator

Main power supply AC power indicator

14 Power cable socket

15 Rear system fan

16 PCI slot lock lever

17 Ventilation slots

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Internal components

No. Description

1 Power supply module (450-watts)

2 Rear system fan

3 Rear system fan release latch

4 PCI bus slot

5 Mainboard

6 Air baffle

6 Power distribution board

8 Hot-swap HDD fans

9 Hot-swap HDD backplane board

1 System tour

System boards

Mainboard layout

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

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

JF1 CPU 1 fan connector

JF2 Rear system fan connector

JF4 CPU 2 fan connector

JF5 and JF6 Hot-swap HDD fan connectors

JP3 Power supply connector

JP5 SCSI backplane connector

KM1 Upper: PS/2 mouse port

Lower: PS/2 keyboard port

Item Description

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)

U41 System clock

U46 BCM5701H Gigabit LAN chipset

U57 Adaptec AIC-7899W chipset

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

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U64 ATI Rage XL VGA chipset

U76 and U83 Video RAM

U82 BIOS chipset

U87 ServerWorks GC LE CSB5 chipset (south bridge)

U91 PC87417 SIO - Super I/O chipset

USB1 USB connector

VRM1 and VRM2 Onboard VRMs (Voltage Regulator Module)

BPL4 board layout

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

SAF-TE board layout

Label Description

SW1 Configuration switch

U7 GEM 318 SAF-TE chipset

1 System tour

SAF-TE configuration settings (SW1)

The SAF-TE board’s pre-assigned ID is SCSI ID 6. The table below shows the board’s configuration settings.

Switch Description

Switch 1 Off

Switch 2 Off

Switch 3 On

Switch 4 Off

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 G700 system

• Acer Altos G700 User’s guide (with system binder)

• EasyBUILD

• Acer Altos G700 Accessory box

• System keys (provided inside the accessory box)

Installation guide

System CD

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

Save the boxes and packing materials for future use.

2 System setup

Connecting peripherals

The system unit, keyboard, mouse, and monitor constitute the basic system. Before connecting any other peripherals, connect these basic peripherals first to test if the system is running properly. Instructions on how to connect a printer is also described here, refer to page 21.

Connecting the PS/2 keyboard

Plug the keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port (purple port) located on the rear panel of the server.

Connecting the PS/2 mouse

Plug the PS/2 mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port (green port) located on the rear panel of the server.

2 System setup

Connecting the VGA monitor

To connect the VGA monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the

VGA/monitor port (blue port) located on the rear panel of the server.

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