Acer G700 User Manual

Acer Altos G700

User’s guide

Copyright © 2002 Acer Incorporated
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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

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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

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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 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

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• 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

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• 450-watts redundant power supply (optional)

• Tower or rack-mount design factor

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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

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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

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8 BPL4 hot-swap cages

Hot-swap HDD carrier

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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

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2 PS/2 keyboard port

3 PS/2 mouse port

4 USB ports

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6 Serial port

Power supply module bay (empty)

RDM LAN port (10/100 Mbps)

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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6-pin I

2

C bus link

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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

• EasyBUILD

• Acer Altos G700 Accessory box

• System keys (provided inside the accessory box)

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Installation guide

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System CD

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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

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.

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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.

Connecting a printer

The system supports both parallel and serial printers.

To connect a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel/

printer port (burgundy port) located on the rear panel of the
server.

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Note: If you are using a serial printer, connect the printer cable
into the serial port located on the server’s rear panel.

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2 System setup

Connecting the power cable

Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear
panel of the server. Then plug the other end of the power cable into a
power outlet. The figure below shows a complete connection of the
whole system.

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

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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

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2 System setup

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.

Operating system configuration

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Altos G700 comes with Acer EasyBUILD

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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 turn 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 dics, 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.

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For more information, refer to the EasyBUILD

Installation guide.

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2 System setup

Network connection

The server has two Local Area Network (LAN) ports, both located on
the rear panel, a 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit LAN port suitable for fast
network connection and a 10/100 Mbps RDM LAN port for remote
server management.

To connect to the network, simply plug the network cable into the

Gigabit LAN port (gray port).

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

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Tower-to-rack option

Aside from its tower configuration, the Altos G700 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 G700 server in a rack-mount position.

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For instructions on tower-to-rack configuration, refer to the Rack
Installation Guide enclosed with the rack mount kit.

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2 System setup

Turning off the system

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 Upgrading the

system

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

Upgrading the system

Certain components of the server are upgradeable such as the drives,
the CPU, the memory, and the expansion cards. However, for safety
purposes, we do not recommend that you perform these upgrades
yourself. If you want to replace or upgrade any of these components,
contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance.

Important: Observe the installation precautions described in the
subsequent section when installing or removing a server
component.

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

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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives,
expansion boards, 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.

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.

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3 Upgrading the system

3 Open the system according to the instructions on page 33.

4 Follow the ESD precautions described in this section when

handling a server component.

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

to the DIMM socket or other component connector.

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

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.

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 air baffle.

4 Reinstall the chassis panels.

5 Connect the necessary cables.

6 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 31.

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

Opening the front bezel

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

To open the front bezel:

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

the unlock icon .

2 Pull open the front bezel.

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Removing the front bezel

The front bezel is attached to the chassis by screwless hinges.

To remove the front bezel:

1 Unlock the door with the key (when necessary).

2 Open it to more than a 45° angle.

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3 Lift it up a little (1), then move it away from the chassis (2).

3 Upgrading the system

Removing the side panel

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 Remove the front bezel.

Refer to the preceding section for detailed instructions.

5 Loosen the three thumbscrews located at the end of the left panel

closest to the front panel (1). Keep them for later use.

6 Slide the left panel slightly forward (2), then upward (3) before

detaching it from the chassis (4).

Removing the air baffle

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Once you removed the left panel, most of the system’s internal
components are still hidden from view by the air baffle. Remove the
air baffle to allow easy access to the system components.

Follow the steps below to remove the air baffle:

1 Press the release latch on the right side of the air baffle.

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3 Upgrading the system

2 Pull out the air baffle to remove it from the chassis.

Caution! After completing the component upgrade/replacement
procedures, do not forget to reinstall the air baffle before
replacing the chassis panels. Doing otherwise will reduce the
system’s cooling efficiency which can adversely affect performance
or cause damage due to overheating.

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BPL4 hot-swappable cage configuration

This section includes instructions for removing and installing the
hot-swappable cage as well as procedures on how to install a hard disk
into the BPL4 hard disk carrier.

Installing the BPL4 hot-swappable cage

1 Detach the chassis panels and remove the air baffle.

2 Connect the following cables to the SCSI backplane board:

a SCSI cable

b SCSI drive power cable

c SCSI drive fault LED cable

3 Attach the other end of these cables to the corresponding

connectors on the mainboard.

Refer to “Mainboard layout” on page 10 for the location of the
connectors.

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4 Insert the BPL4 hot-swappable cage into the housing (1), then

tighten the four thumbscrews to secure it to the chassis (2).

5 Reinstall the air baffle and the chassis panels.

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Removing the BPL4 hot-swappable cage

Important: Before detaching the hot-swappable cage from the
chassis, make sure to first remove all hard disks from their carriers.
For instructions, refer to the succeeding section.

1 Detach the chassis panels and remove the air baffle.

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2 Loosen the four thumbscrews that secure the hot-swappable cage

to the chassis (1).

3 Slightly pull out the hot-swappable cage from the chassis (2).

4 Disconnect the following cables from the hot-swappable cage:

a Two SCSI drive power cables

b SCSI backplane cable

c SCSI cable

5 Pull out the hot-swappable cage from the chassis.

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Installing a hard disk into the BPL4 hard disk carrier

Note: You need not remove the BPL4 hot-swappable cage from
the chassis to install a hard disk into the BPL4 hard disk carrier.

1 Press your finger to the SCSI drive release lever (1), then pull out

the hard disk carrier from the cage (2).

2 Remove the four screws to open the hard disk carrier. Keep the

screws for later use.

3 When applicable, pull out any previously installed hard disk.

4 Install a hard disk on the hard disk carrier then secure it with the

four screws you have removed earlier.

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5 Insert the hard disk carrier into the hot-swappable cage with the

lever still extended.

6 Push the lever back until it clicks into place. Make sure that the

drive is properly inserted before closing the lever.

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Installing and removing storage devices

The system supports one 3.5-inch and three 5.25-inch internal storage
devices. The system comes pre-installed with a floppy drive and a
CD-ROM drive. The two empty 5.25-inch half-height bays allow you to
install additional drives such as another CD-ROM drive or a tape drive.
These would provide the system additional storage capacity.

Replacing the 3.5-inch floppy drive

1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures

described on page 31.

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

3 Press the release bracket on both sides of the drive carrier (1)

before pulling it out from the chassis (2).

4 Remove the three screws that hold the old drive to the drive

carrier then pull it out.

5 Install a new 3.5-inch drive to the drive carrier then secure it with

the three screws you have removed earlier.

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6 Insert the drive carrier with the newly-installed floppy drive into

the drive bay.

7 Connect the IDE and floppy drive cables to the new drive.

8 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 32.

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Installing a 5.25-inch storage device (optional)

Note: If you are installing a new drive in an empty drive bay, skip
steps 2 to 4.

1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures

described on page 31.

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

3 Press the release bracket on both sides of the drive carrier (1)

before pulling it out from the chassis (2).

4 Remove the eight screws that hold the old drive to the drive

carrier then pull it out.

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5 Install a new 5.25-inch drive to the drive carrier then secure it with

the eight screws you have removed earlier.

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6 Insert the drive carrier with the newly-installed 5.25-inch drive

into the drive bay.

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

8 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 32.

Upgrading the CPU

This section includes instructions for removing and installing a CPU.

To remove a CPU with heatsink

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

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 31.

2 Locate the CPU socket on the mainboard.

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

(1) Depress then lift up the retainer lever up to a 90° angle.

(2) Pull out the CPU from the socket.

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

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To install a CPU with heatsink

If only one CPU is to be installed, it must be installed in the CPU 1
socket; if such is the case, the CPU 2 socket no longer requires a
termination module.

1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures

described on page 31.

2 Locate the CPU socket on the mainboard.

3 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).

4 To install the CPU to its socket, follow the steps below:

(1) Insert the CPU into the socket.

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

5 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 32.

Upgrading the system memory

This section includes instructions for removing and installing a
memory module.

Memory modules must be installed and removed in pairs, observing
sequential slot positions.

To re mov e a DIM M

Before you can install a new DIMM in a socket, remove first 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 31.

2 Locate the DIMM socket on the mainboard.

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

release the DIMM (1).

4 Gently pull the DIMM upward to remove it from the socket (2).

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

3 Upgrading the system

To install a DIMM

1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures

described on page 31.

2 Locate the DIMM socket on the mainboard.

3 Open the clips on the socket.

4 Align then insert the DIMM into the socket (1).

5 Press the holding clips inward to lock the DIMM in place (2).

Note: The DIMM socket 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 32.

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Reconfiguring 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)
cards.

To install an expansion card

1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures

described on page 31.

2 Locate an empty expansion slot on the mainboard.

3 Press the slot release latch outward (1).

4 Open the side cover of the slot (2).

5 Pull out the card bracket (3).

6 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging.

7 Align the card in the empty bracket. Make sure that the card is

properly seated.

8 Insert the bracket with the card into the selected slot (4).

9 Press the PCI slot lock lever on the rear panel of the server.

10 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 32.

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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

The Acer Altos G700 power subsystem consists of two hot-swappable
power supply module bays that accept standard 450-watts 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.

To install a redundant power supply module

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

module bay, then detach the cover.

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2 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).

Installing a hot-swappable HDD fan

The server accommodates two hot-swappable HDD fans.

To remove a hot-swappable HDD fan

Caution! To reduce the risk of personal injury, avoid contact with
the fan when the blades are still moving.

1 Detach the chassis panels and remove the air baffle.

2 Grasp the release bracket on both sides of the fan (1) then pull it

out.

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To install a hot-swappable HDD fan

1 Detach the chassis panels and remove the air baffle.

2 Insert the fan in an empty fan bay then press it firmly in place.

3 Reinstall the air baffle and the chassis panels.

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 (Power On Self Test)
process. During bootup, press Ctrl-Alt-Esc to enter the BIOS setup
screen.

Note: You must press Ctrl-Alt-Esc 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 • Boot

• Advanced • Security

•Power •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 is necessary for troubleshooting and may
be required when asking for technical support.

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.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Main Advanced Power Boot Security Exit

AMIBIOS Version
BIOS Build Date
BIOS ID

Processor Type
Processor Speed
Cache Size

System Memory

System Time [14:21:40]

System Date [Wed 04/01/2002]

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Select Item
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Tab Select Field
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Parameter Description

AMIBIOS Version Version of the BIOS setup

BIOS Build Date Date when the BIOS setup was created

BIOS ID ID number of the BIOS setup

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.

Cache Size Cache size of the processor currently installed in the

server

System Memory Total amount of onboard memory. The memory

size is automatically detected by BIOS setup during
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.

Super I/O Configuration

The Super I/O Configuration submenu lets you define the parameter
settings for the system’s parallel and serial ports.

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Parameter Description

Serial Port 1
(Address/IRQ)

Parallel Port
Address

Parallel Port
IRQ

Parallel Port
Mode

Serial port 1 address and IRQ (interrupt request) setting

Sets a logical base address for the parallel port

Assigns an IRQ for the parallel port.
If you install an add-on card that has a parallel port

whose address conflicts with the onboard parallel port, a
warning appears on the screen. Check the parallel port
address of the add-on card and change the address to
one that does not conflict.

Sets the operation mode for the parallel port

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ECP Mode DMA
Channel

Assigns a DMA (Direct Memory Access) channel for the
ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) parallel port function.
This parameter is configurable only if you select ECP as
the operation mode.

IDE Configuration

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

Parameter Description

Onboard PCI
IDE Controller

Primary IDE
Master

Primary IDE
Slave

Selects which system IDE controller to enable

Press Enter to access the Primary IDE Master submenu.

Press Enter to access the Primary IDE Slave submenu.

Parameter Description

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Secondary IDE
Master

Secondary IDE
Slave

Hard Disk Write
Protect

Press Enter to access the Secondary IDE Slave submenu.

Press Enter to access the Secondary IDE Master submenu.

Enables or disables the hard disk write protect function.

Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave

These items let you select the IDE hard disk parameters that the system
supports.

Parameter Description Option

Device Type of IDE device

Vendor Vendor of the selected IDE device

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Parameter Description Option

Size Size of the selected device

Type Driver type Auto

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CD-ROM
ARMD
Not Installed

LBA/Large
Mode

Block Mode Enhances disk performance depending on

PIO Mode When set to Auto, BIOS setup

DMA Mode Selects DMA (Direct Memory Access)

Selects the hard disk drive translation
method. For drivers with more than
504 MB, the LBA mode is necessary.

the hard disk in use.
If you set this parameter to Auto, BIOS

setup automatically detects if the
installed hard disk drive suports the Block
Mode function. If supported, it allows
data transfer in blocks (multiple sectors)
at a rate of 256 bytes per cycle.

If you set this parameter to Disabled, data
transfer from and to the device occurs
one sector at a time.

automatically detects if the installed hard
disk supports the function. If supported,
it allows for faster data recovery and
read/write timing that reduces hard disk
activity time. This results in better hard
disk performance. Mode 0 to 4 provide
successive increase of performance.

mode. Options include:
Auto: Auto detected
SWDMAn: SingleWordDMAn
MWDMAn: MultiWordDMAn
UDMAn: UltraDMAn

Auto

Disabled

Auto

Disabled

Auto

0
1
2
3
4

Auto

SWDMAn
MWDMAn
UDMAn

Parameter Description Option

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S.M.A.R.T Enables or disables the S.M.A.R.T (Self-

Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting
Technology) function of the internal hard
disk.

If 'Auto' is selected, BIOS setup will
enable the S.M.A.R.T function if the
driver supports it.

32-bit Data
Transfer

ARMD
Emulation
Typ e

Enables or disables the 32-bit data
transfer function

Selects the ARMD (ATAPI Removable
Media Device) emulation type

Auto

Disabled
Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Auto

Floppy
Hard Disk

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Floppy Configuration

The Floppy Configuration submenu displays the type of floppy drive
installed in the server.

Parameter Description Option

Floppy Drive A Floppy disk drive type 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch

None
360 KB, 5.25-inch

1.2 MB, 5.25-inch
720 KB, 3.5-inch

2.88 MB, 3.5-inch

PCI/PnP Configuration

The PCI/PnP Configuration submenu lets you specify the settings for
the PCI devices.

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Parameter Description Option

Plug & Play OS When this parameter is set to Yes, BIOS

setup initializes only PnP boot devices such
as SCSI cards.

When set to No, the BIOS setup initializes
all PnP boot and non-boot devices such as
sound cards.

Note: Set this parameter to Yes only if the
operating system is Windows 95/98 or a
later version.

No

Yes

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Reset
Configure Data

PCI Latency
Timer

USB Function Enables the system’s USB ports Enabled

Legacy USB
Support

ARMD
Emulation Type

BIOS setup stores the configuration data of
Plug and Play devices in NVRAM
(Non-volatile Random Access Memory).

When this parameter is set to Yes, current
data is deleted and a new set of
information is created during the next
system bootup.

Sets a timing parameter for the PCI bus 64

Enable this parameter when you intend to
use a USB device and are using a non-Plug
and Play operating system, such as DOS.

Selects the ARMD (ATAPI Removable
Media Device) emulation type

No

Yes

Disabled

Disabled

Enabled

Hard Disk

Auto
Floppy

Boot Settings Configuration

The Boot Settings Configuration submenu lets you specify the
preferred settings for system bootup.

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Advanced

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Boot Settings Configuration

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Quick Boot [Enabled]

Quiet Boot [Enabled]

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Hyperthreading [Enabled]
CPU Frequency to Bus Ratio [16 to 1]
Bootup Num-Lock [On]
PS/2 Mouse Support [Enabled]
Parity Check [Disabled]
Wait For ‘F1’If Error [Enabled]
MPS 1.4 Support [Enabled]

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Allows BIOS to skip
certain tests while
booting. This will
decrease the time
needed to boot the
system.

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Select Item
+ - Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Parameter Description Option

Quick Boot Allows the system to boot faster by

skipping some POST routine

Enabled

Disabled

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Parameter Description Option

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Quiet Boot Enables or disables the Silent Boot

function. When set to Enabled, BIOS setup
is in graphical mode and displays only an
identification logo during POST and while
booting. After booting, the screen displays
the operating system prompt (such as DOS)
or logo (such as Windows 95). If any error
occurs while booting, the system
automatically switches to text mode.

Even if your setting is Enabled, you may
still switch to text mode while booting by
pressing the Delete key when you see the
"Press DELETE key to enter setup" message
on the screen.

When set to Disabled, BIOS setup is in the
conventional text mode where you see the
system initialization details on the screen.

Hyperthreading Enablse or disables the hyperthreading

function of the processor.
When enabled, one physical processor acts

as two logical processors by "threading"
two sets of data instructions in parallel
streams for processing. The processor can
then simultaneously manage incoming
data from different applications without
losing track of the data processing status
of each.

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Boot up
Num Lock

CPU Frequency
to Bus Ratio

PS/2 Mouse
Support

Parity Check If you enable this item, the system BIOS

Activates the Num Lock function upon
booting

Bus/bus ratio of the system. The clock
speed of the bus does not necessarily equal
the CPU’s. Mostly, the bus clock speed is
slower than the CPU clock speed.

Enable this parameter if you intend to use
a mouse or trackball with a PS/2 interface.

will support an interrupt service routine
that handles NMI (Non-Maskable Interupt)
for memory parity.

On

Off

16 to 1

Enabled

Disabled

Disabled

Enabled

Parameter Description Option

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Wait for 'F1' if
Error

MPS 1.4
Support

When this item is enabled you will be
prompted to press F1 when an error is
detected during boot up.

If you enable this item, the system BIOS MP
table will be compatible with
MultiProcessor Specification version 1.4 .

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Event Log Configuration

The Event Log Configuration submenu lets you specify the appropriate
settings for the system’s event handling function.

The system event log enables you to record and monitor events that
occur in the system (eg., system temperature changes, fan stops, etc.).

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Parameter Description Option

IPMI
Specification
Version

BMC
Firmware
Version

SDR
Firmware
Version

Event Logging Enables or disables the event logging

Clear All Event
Logs

Version number of IPMI

Version of BaseBoard Management
Controller (BMC) Firmware

Version of Spatial Data Repository (SDR)
Firmware

function of the system

When this item is set to Enabled, the event
log is cleared and this parameter is set to
Disabled for the next system bootup.

Enabled

Disabled

No

Yes

Parameter Description Option

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View Event
Logs

Event Control Interface

BIOS POST
Event Logging

ECC Event
Logging

PCI Device
Event Logging

AC Power
Lost/Recovery

Reset
Reduction
Memory

Opens the system event log file for viewing

BIOS checks the bad processors and
memory modules during the POST
process. When this parameter is enabled,
it will make a log of this operation.

ECC (error correcting code) tests the
accuracy of data as it passes in and out of
memory. When this parameter is enabled,
single-bit and multi-bit memory errors will
be recorded in the event log.

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) is
a 32-bit bus that supports a 64-bit
extension for new processors, such as
Pentium processors. It can run at clock
speeds of 33 or 66 MHz. When this
parameter is enabled, any PCI device error
will be recorded in the event log.

When this parameter is enabled, any
instance of AC power lost will be
monitored and logged in the event log.

When this parameter is enabled, only the
the system’s healthy memory size is
displayed during the POST process.

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Disabled

Enabled

No

Yes

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Onboard Devices Configuration

The Onboard Devices Configuration submenu lets you specify settings
that are related to the system hardware.

Parameter Description Option

Onboard LAN Enables or disables the onboard LAN

controller

Onboard SCSI
Controller

Onboard PCI
VGA

Enables or disables the onboard SCSI
controller

Enables or disables the onboard PCI VGA
controller

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Power

The Power menu allows you to configure the system’s power
management feature.

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Parameter Description Option

ACPI-aware O/S This parameter indicates whether the

system’s OS support the ACPI (Advanced
Configuration and Power Interface)
standard of power management.

Power
Management

When this parameter is enabled, it allows
some OS, such as Windows 95/98, to
implement APM (Advanced Power
Management) functions.

Yes

No

Enabled

Disabled

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AC Power
Failure

Power Button
Mode

Defines the power state to resume to after
a system shutdown that is due to an
interruption in AC power.

When set to Last State, the system will
return to the active power state prior to
shutdown.

When set to Stay Off, the system remains
off after power shutdown.

When set to On/Off, the power button
serves as a standard on/off button.

When set to Suspend, pressing the power
button will activate the power-saving
suspend mode.

Last State

Stay Off

On/Off

Suspend

Boot

The Boot menu allows you to specify the preferred settings during
system bootup.

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

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Boot Device Priority

The Boot Device Priority submenu lets you specify the boot search
sequence during the POST process.

BIOS setup will display an error message if the drive(s) specified is not
bootable.

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1st Boot Device Sets the device from which the system will first

attempt to boot up.

2nd Boot Device Sets the device from which the system will attempt to

boot up when the first attempt failed.

3rd Boot Device Sets the device from which the system will attempt to

boot up when the first and second attempts failed.

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Hard Disk Drives

The Hard Disk Drives submenu lets you specify the devices that will be
considered as the primary and secondary hard drives.

Parameter Description

1st Hard Drive Sets the device to be considered the primary hard

drive.

2nd Hard Drive Sets the device to be considered the secondary hard

drive.

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Removable Devices

The Removable Devices submenu displays the type of removable
devices available in the system.

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ATAPI CD-ROM Devices

The ATAPI (Advanced Technology Attachment Packet Interface)
CD-ROM submenu displays the type of ATAPI CD-ROM available in the
system.

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Boot

1stATAPI CDROM [IDE SECONDARY MASTER - xxx] Specifies the boot

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sequence from the
available devices.

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Select Screen

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Select Item

+ - Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

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4 BIOS setup

Security

The Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system
from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords.

Parameter Description Option

Supervisor
Password

User Password Secures your system against

Change User
Password

Change
Supervisor
Password

Prevents unauthorized access to the
BIOS setup

unauthorized use. Once you set this
password, you have to type it
whenever you boot the system. User
password is available only when a
Supervisor password is set.

Press Enter to change the User
password.

Press Enter to change the Supervisor
password.

Not Installed

Installed

Not Installed

Installed

Parameter Description Option

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Clear User
Password

Press Enter to remove the User
password.

To set a Supervisor/User password

1 Use the up/down keys to highlight a password parameter

(Supervisor Password or User Password) then press Enter.

A password box will appear.

2 Type a password then press Enter.

The password may consist of up to six alphanumeric characters
(A-Z, a-z, 0-9).

3 Retype the password to verify the first entry then press Enter

again.

After setting the password, the system automatically sets the
chosen password parameter to Installed.

To change the Supervisor/User password

1 Use the up/down keys to highlight either change password

parameters (Change Supervisor Password or Change User
Password) then press Enter.

2 Type the original password then press Enter.

3 Type a new password then press Enter.

4 Retype the password to verify the first entry then press Enter

again.

To remove the User password

1 Use the up/down keys to highlight the Clear User Password

parameter then press Enter.

2 Enter the current password then press Enter.

3Press Enter twice without entering anything in the new and

confirm password fields.

After doing this, the system automatically sets the User password
parameter to Not Installed.

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4 BIOS setup

Exit

The Exit menu displays the various options to quit from the BIOS setup.
Highlight any of the exit options then press Enter.

Parameter Description

Exit Saving
Changes

Exit Discarding
Changes

Load Optimal
Defaults

Saves changes made and close the BIOS setup

Discards changes made and close the BIOS setup

Loads the optimal settings for all BIOS setup parameters.
Optimal settings are quite demanding in terms of

resources consumption. If you are using low-speed
memory chips or other kinds of low-performance
components and you choose to load these settings, the
system might not function properly.