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Preface
About This Manual
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicians. It provides information
for the installation and use of the Acnodes RMC5018. Installation and maintainance should be performed by experienced technicians only.
The Acnodes RMC5018 is a single processor 1U mini rackmount server based on the RMC5018
server chassis and the embedded board.
Manual Organization
Chapter 1: Introduction
The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the server system and
describes the main featu res of the embedded board and the RMC5018 chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the Acnode s RMC5018 into a rack and check
out the server configuration prior to powering up the system. If your server was ordered without the
processor and memory components, this chapter will refer you to the appropriate sections of the
manual for their installation.
Chapter 3: System Interface
Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface, which includes the functions and information
provided by the control panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs located throughout the system.
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Chapter 4: System Safety
You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety pre-
cautions that should be followed when installing and servicing the Acnodes RMC5018.
Chapter 5: Advanced Motherboard Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the embedded board, including the locations and
functions of connectors, headers and jumpers. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing
processors or main memory and when reconfiguring the motherboard.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the RMC5018 1U rackmount server chassis. You
should follow the procedures given in this chapter when in- stalling, removing or reconfiguring
drives and when replacing system power supply units and cooling fans.
Chapter 7: BIOS
The BIOS chapter includes an introduction to BIOS and provides detailed informa- tion on running the CMOS Setup Utility.
Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes
Appendix B: System Specifications
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1-1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 1
1-2 Motherboard Features..................................................................................... 2
Processor ........................................................................................................ 2
Memory .............................................................................................................2
Onboard SATA................................................................................................. 2
PCI Expansion Slots ....................................................................................... 2
Onboard Controllers/Ports .............................................................................. 2
1-3 Server Chassis Features ...................................................... .......................... 4
System Power ................................................................................................. 4
SATA Subsystem ............................................................................................. 4
Control Panel ................................................................................................... 4
Rear I/O Panel ................................................................................................. 4
Expansions Cards ........................................................................................... 4
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION
2-1 Overview............................................................................................................5
2-2 Unpacking the System .................................................................................... 5
2-3 Preparing for Setup ......................................................................................... 5
2-4 Rack Mounting Instructions...............................................................................8
2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup ...................................................................10
2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup........................................................................ 10
Choosing a Setup Location............................................................................. 5
Rack Mounting Considerations .......................................................................6
Ambient Operating Temperature .....................................................................7
Reduced Airflow ...............................................................................................7
Mechanical Loading .........................................................................................7
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CHAPTER 3 System Interface
3-1 Overview .......................................................................................................... 11
3-2 Control Panel Buttons ..................................................................................... 11
Reset Button .................................................................................................... 11
Power .............................................................................................................. 11
3-3 Control Panel LEDs ........................................................................................ 11
Overheat........................................................................................................... 12
NIC2 ................................................................................................................. 12
NIC1 ................................................................................................................. 12
HDD.................................................................................................................. 12
Power ............................................................................................................... 13
CHAPTER 4 SYSTEM SAFETY
4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions .......................................................................... 14
4-2 General Safety Precautions ............................................................................ 15
4-3 ESD Precautions ............................................................................................. 16
4-4 Operating Precautions .................................................................................... 17
CHAPTER 5 ADVANCED MOTHERBOARD SETUP
5-1 Handling the Motherboard .............................................................................. 18
5-2 Motherboard Installation.................................................................................. 19
5-3 Connecting Cables .......................................................................................... 20
5-4 I/O Ports ........................................................................................................... 21
Precautions ..................................................................................................... 18
Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 19
Connecting Data Cables ................................................................................. 20
Connecting Power Cables .............................................................................. 20
Connecting the Control Panel ......................................................................... 20
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5-5 Onboard Processor ......................................................................................... 21
5-6 Installing Memory .............................................................................................. 21
DIMM Installation .............................................................................................. 21
Memory Support............................................................................................... 21
5-7 Adding PCI Expansion Cards ......................................................................... 23
5-8 Motherboard Details ........................................................................................ 24
5-9 Connector Definitions ...................................................................................... 26
Main ATX Power Supply Connector .................................................................26
Processor Power Connector.............................................................................26
External Power Connector .............................................................................. 26
Power Button .................................................................................................... 26
Reset Button...................................................................................................... 27
Power Fail LED .................................................................................................27
Overheat/Fan Fail...............................................................................................27
NIC2 (LAN2) LED...............................................................................................27
NIC1 (LAN1) LED...............................................................................................27
HDD LED ...........................................................................................................27
Power LED ....................................................................................................... 28
NMI Button......................................................................................................... 28
Fan Headers...................................................................................................... 28
Overheat/ Fan Fail LED (JOH).......................................................................... 28
Front Panel Audio Header................................................................................. 29
Chassis Intrusion ............................................................................................... 29
SATA DOM Power ............................................................................................ 29
Power SMB IC Connector................................................................................. 29
Serial Ports........................................................................................................ 29
CD Header ........................................................................................................ 30
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SMB .................................................................................................................30
T-SGPIO 0/1 Headers...................................................................................... 30
ATX PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Ports.................................................. 30
LAN 1/2 (Ethernet Ports)................................................................................. 30
LVDS Connector.............................................................................................. 31
Inverter Power Connector ............................................................................... 31
Universal Serial Bus (USB)............................................................................. 31
5-10 Jumper Setting.................................................................................................32
Explanation of Jumpers.....................................................................................32
CMOS Clear......................................................................................................32
LAN1/2 Enable/Disable.....................................................................................32
SMB (IC) Bus to PCI Slots................................................................................33
TPM Support Enable.........................................................................................33
Watch Dog Enable/Disable...............................................................................33
Power Force On Enable/ Disable......................................................................33
VGA Enable/ Disable.........................................................................................33
DCD/ P5V Select................................................................................................34
HDA/AC97 Select................................................................................................34
COM3 Redirection Select...................................................................................34
Speaker Jumper...................................................................................................34
BMC Enable/Disable...........................................................................................34
5.11 Onboard Indicators..............................................................................................35
Land1/2 LEDs......................................................................................................35
5.12 SATA Ports............................................................................................................35
SATA Ports............................................................................................................35
5-13 Installaing Software...............................................................................................36
Doctor III.................................................................................................................37
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CHAPTER 6 ADVANCED CHASSIS SETUP
6-1 Static-Sensitive Devices.................................................................................. 39
Precautions ...................................................................................................... 39
6-2 Control Panel ................................................................................................... 40
6-3 System Fans .................................................................................................... 41
6-4 Drive Bay Installation/Removal ....................................................................... 41
6.5 Power Supply.....................................................................................................43
CHAPTER 7 BIOS
7-1 Introduction........................................................................................................ 45
Starting BIOS Setup Utility................................................................................ 45
How To Change the Configuration Data ......................................................... 45
Starting the Setup Utility ................................................................................... 45
7-2 Main Setup ........................................................................................................ 45
7-3 Advanced Setup Configurations...................................................................... 47
7-4 Security Settings .............................................................................................. 63
7-5 Boot Settings......... ............................................................................................65
7-6 Exit Options ...................................................................................................... 66
Appendix A POST Error Beep Codes
Appendix B System Specifications
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Overview
The Acnodes RMC501 8 is a single processor, 1U rackmount server. The RMC5018 is comprised of
two main subsystems: the RMC501 8 chassis and the embedded board. Please refer to our web site
for information on operating systems that have been certified for use with the RMC5018.
In addition to the mainboard and chassis, various hardware components may have been included with
the RMC5018, as listed below.
o One single 2.5" fixed HDD bracket
o One dual 2.5" fixed HDD bracket
o One SATA cable
o One CD containing drivers and utilities
o RMC5018 User's Manual
o Optional: One dual 2.5" fixed HDD bracket
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1-2 Motherboard Features
At the heart of the Acnodes RMC5018 lies the embedded board, a single processor, low-power
motherboard based upon Intel's 945GC chipset. Below are the main features of the RMC5018.
Processor
The RMC5018 supports one Intel® Atom™ D510 Dual-core 1.6 GHz process.or while the X7SLA-L
supports one Intel® Atom™ 230 Single-core 1.6 GHz processor. The processor is embedded into the
motherboard
Memory
The RMC5018 ha s two DIMM slots that can support up to 4 GB of non-ECC DDR2-667 SDRAM.
Onboard SATA
A SATA controller is built in to the ICH7R portion of the chipset to provide support for a four port, 3 Gb/
sec Serial ATA subsystem.
PCI Expansion Sl ots
The RMC5018 has one PCI-Express x4 slot (in a x16 slot).
Onboard Controllers/Ports
An onboard IDE controller supports two IDE devices. Onboard I/O backpanel ports include one COM
port, a VGA port, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, two Gb LAN ports and two USB ports. In addition,
an extra COM port and USB ports are included on the motherboard
Other Features
Other onboard features that promote system health include voltage monitors, a chassis intru sion
header, auto-switching voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overheat sensors, virus protection and
BIOS rescue.
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1-3 Server Chassis Features
The following is a general outline of the main features of the RMC5018 1U mini rackmount server
chassis.
System Power
The RMC5018 chassis includes a single 200W power supply.
SATA Subsystem
The RMC5018 chassis was designed to support one 3.5" or two 2.5" internal SATA drives (not hot-
swappable). ATA/100 IDE drives can be alternately sup- ported.
Note: The operatin g system you use must have RAID support to enable the hot- swap capability of the
SATA drives (RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 supported).
Control Panel
The control panel on the RMC5018 provides important system monitoring and control information.
LEDs indicate power on, network activity, hard disk drive activity and system overheat. The control
panel also includes a main power button and a system reset button as well as two
Rear I/O Panel
The rear I/O panel on the RMC5018 provides one COM port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and key-
board ports, a graphics port and two Gb Ethernet ports.
Expansions Cards
The RMC5018 supports the use of one full-height, half length PCI expansion card.
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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION
2-1 Overview
This chapte r provides a quick setup checklist to get your Acnode s RMC5018 and running. Following
the steps in the order given should enable you to have the system operational within a minimal amoun t
of time. This quick setup assumes that your RMC5018 system has come to you with the pro- cessor
and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a motherboard, processor,
system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each step for details on installing
specific components.
2-2 Unpacking the System
You should inspect the box the Acnodes RMC5018 was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any
way. If the server itself shows damage, you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.
Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the Acnodes RMC5018. It should be situ-
ated in a clean, dust-free area that is well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical noise and
electromagnetic fields are generated. You will also need it placed near a grounded power outlet. Read
the Rack and Server Precautions in the next section.
2-3 Preparing for Setup
The box your chassis was shipped in should include four mounting screws, which you will need if you
intend to install the system into a rack. Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the
installation procedure outlined in the sections that follow.
Choosing a Setup Location
o Leave enough clearance in front of the rack to enable you to open the front door completely (~25
inches).
o Leave approximately 30 inches of clearance in the back of the rack to allow for sufficient airflow and
ease in servicing.
o This product is for installation only in a Restricted Access Location (dedicated
equipmen t rooms, service closets, etc.).
o This product is not suitable for use with visual display work place devices accord- ing to §2 of the the
German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units.
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Rack Precautions
o Ensure that the leveling jacks on the bottom of the rack are fully extended to the floor with the full
weight of the rack resting on them.
o In a single rack installation, stabilizers should be attached to the rack.
o In multiple rack installation s, the racks should be coupled together.
o Always make sure the rack is stable before extending a compo nen t from the rack.
o You should extend only one component at a time - extending two or more si- multaneously may
cause the rack to become unstable.
Server Precautions
o Review the electrical and general safety precautions in Chapter 4.
o Determine the placement of each component in the rack before you install the rails.
o Install the heaviest server components on the bottom of the rack first, and then work up.
o Use a regulating uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect the server from power surges,
voltage spikes and to keep your system operating in case of a
power failure.
o Allow the power supply units and hot plug Serial ATA drives to cool before touching them.
o Always keep the rack's front door and all panels and components on the servers
closed when not servicing to maintain proper cooling.
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Rack Mounting Considerations
Ambient Operating Temperature
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the ambient operating tempera- ture of the rack environment may be greater than the ambient temperature of the room. Therefore, consideration should be given
to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer's maximum rated ambient
tempera- ture (Tmra).
Reduced Airflow
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that the amount of airflow required for safe operation is not
compromised.
Mechanical Loading
Equipment should be mounted into a rack so that a hazardous condition does not arise due to uneven
mechanical loading.
Circuit Overloading
Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the power supply circuitry and the
effect that any possible overloading of circuits might have on overcurrent protection and power supply
wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate ratings should be used when addressing this
concern.
Reliable Ground
A reliable ground must be maintained at all times. To ensure this, the rack itself should be grounded. Particular attention should be given to power supply connec- tions other than the direct connections to the
branch circuit (i.e. the use of power strips, etc.).
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2-4 RackMounting Instructions
This section provides information on installing the RMC5018 chassis into a rack unit There are a variety
of rack units on the market, which may mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly. You should also
refer to the installation instructions that came with the rack unit you are using.
Installing the Chassis into a Rack
1. Confirm that chassis includes the four mounting screws required to mount the chassis into a rack
2. Align the thru holes of the chassis with the thru holes of the rack.
3. Insert the mounting screws into the thru holes in the front of the chassis and through the thru holes in
the rack
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Installaing into a Telco Rack
The RMC5018 supports Telco Rack installation. The RMC5018 chassis compact design allows the chassis to be installed into a Telco rack without the use of rails.
Installing the Chassis into a Telco Rack
1. Confirm that chassis includes the four mounting screws required to mount the chassis into a rack
2. Align the thru holes of the chassis with the thru holes of the rack.
3. Insert the mounting screws into the thru holes in the front of the chassis and
through the thru holes in the rack
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2-5 Checking the Motherboard Setup
After you install the RMC5018 in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the motherboard is
properly installed and all the connections have been made.
Accessing the Inside of the System (Figure 2-5)
1. First, grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a
"click").
2. Remove the five screws that hold the chassis cover in place.There are two screws on each side of the
chassis, and one screw on the back.
3. Once the screws have been removed, lift the cover upward to remove it from the chassis.
Checking the Components
4. Your RMC5018 server system may have come with system memory already installed. Make sure all
DIMMs are fully seated in their slots. For details on adding system memory, refer to Chapter 5.
5. If desired, you can install an add-on card to the system. See Chapter 5 for details on installing a PCI
add-on card.
6. Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the airflow. See Chapter
5 for details on cable connections.
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2-6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup
Next, you should check to make sure the drives have been properly installed and all essential connections
have been made.
Checking the Drives
1. Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a DVD-ROM drive to the system.
2. Depending upon your system's configuration, your system may have one or two Serial ATA drives
already installed. If you need to install Serial ATA drives ,please refer to the appropriate section in Chapter
6.
Providing Power
1. The last thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug the power cord from the power
supply unit into a high-quality power strip that of- fers protection from electrical noise and power surges. It is
recommended that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
2. Finish by depressing the power button on the chassis control panel.
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All rights rese rved. Produ ct descript io n and p roduct speci fi cati ons
are subj ect to chan ge with out noti ce. For latest product inf ormation ,
please visit Acnodes’ web site at www.acnodes.com.
14628 Central Blvd,
Chin o, CA91710
tel: 909.597.7588, fax:909.597.1939
CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM INTERFACE
3-1 Overview
There are several LEDs on the control panel to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the
system as well as the activity and health of specific components. There are also two buttons on the control
panel. This chapter explains the meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate response you may
need to take.
3-2 Control Panel Buttons
There are two push buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button and a power on/off button.
Reset
Button
The reset button reboots the system.
Power
This is the main power button, which is used to apply or turn off the main system power. Turning off system
power with this button removes the main power but keeps standby power supplied to the system. If you
need to service the system you should unplug the AC power cord after shutting down the server.
3-3 Control Panel LEDs
The control panel located on the front of the chassis has five LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical
information related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when
illuminated and any corrective ac- tion you may need to take.
RMC 5018
1U Rackmount System
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Chin o, CA91710
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Overhea
t
When this LED is on it indicates an overheat condition, which may be caused by cables obstructing the
airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. Check the routing of the cables and
make sure all fans are present and operating normally. You should also check to make sure that the chassis
covers are installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly (see Chapter
5). This LED will remain on as long as the indicated condition exists.
NIC2
Indicates network activity on LAN2 when flashing .
NIC1
Indicates network activity on LAN1 when flashing.
HDD
Channel activity for all HDDs. This light indicates IDE or SATA drive activity when
flashing.
RMC 5018
1U Rackmount System
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All rights rese rved. Produ ct descript io n and p roduct speci fi cati ons
are subj ect to chan ge with out noti ce. For latest product inf ormation ,
please visit Acnodes’ web site at www.acnodes.com.
14628 Central Blvd,
Chin o, CA91710
tel: 909.597.7588, fax:909.597.1939
Power
Indicates power is being supplied to the system's power supply units. This LED should normally be
illuminated when the system is operating.
RMC 5018
1U Rackmount System
© Copyrigh t 2011 Acnodes, Inc.
All rights reserved. Product description and product specifi cations
are subj ect to chan ge with out notice . F or latest product i nformati on ,
please visit Acnodes’ web site at www.acnodes.com.
14628 Central Blvd,
Chin o, CA91710
tel: 909.597.7588, fax:909.597.1939
CHAPTER 4 SYSTEM SAFETY
4-1 Electrical Safety Precautions
Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm
and the Acmpdes RMC5018 from damage:
o Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room's emergency
power-off switch, disconnection switch or electrical
outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from the system.
o Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.
o Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or in- stalling main system
components, such as the motherboard, memory modules
and floppy drive. When disconnecting power, you should first power down the system with the operat-
ing system first and then unplug the power cords of all the power supply units in the system.
o When working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is familiar with the power-off
controls should be nearby to switch off the power if necessary.
o Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This is to avoid making a
complete circuit, which will cause electrical shock. Use extreme cautio n when using metal tools, which
can easily damage any electrical components or circuit boards they come into contact with.
o Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection from electrical
shock. Instead, use rubber mats that have been specifically
designed as electrical insulators.
o The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded
electrical outlets.
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