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Acer Altos R500User’s guideaa r500.book Page i Thursday, September 20, 2001 11:06 AM

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5 Setup utility90Onboard LAN 1Onboard LAN 2Onboard LAN 3Onboard LAN 4When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parame-ter to Auto, this parameter specifies th

91VGA Palette SnoopThis parameter permits you to use the palette snooping feature if you installed more than one VGA card in the system.The VGA palett

5 Setup utility92CPU FrequencyThis parameter displays your CPU’s speed and bus frequency. Selecting this option displays the following screen: Parame

93Chipset SettingsChipset Settings allows you to . MP Table VersionVersion number of the MP tableParameter Description OptionCAS LatencyRefresh Rate/

5 Setup utility94Load Default SettingsUse this option to load the default settings for optimized system configuration. When you load the default set

95Abort Settings ChangeUse this option to disregard the changes you have made to BIOS and reload your previous settings. The following dialog box appe

5 Setup utility96Exit SetupExamine the system configuration values. When you are satisfied that all the values are correct, write them down. Store

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This appendix shows you how to set up ASM Pro and its agent software.aa r500.book Page 98 Thursday, September 20, 2001 11:06 AM

99Installing ASM Pro System requirementsASM Pro Console• Intel Pentium or higher processor• 64 MB of RAM (128 MB recommended)• 20 MB free hard disk sp

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Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide100Installing ASM Pro ConsoleTo install ASM Pro Console:1 Insert the Management CD into your system’s CD

101ASM Pro Server Agent requires SNMP.NLM running with Control Community set to 'public' to allow ASM Pro Console to communicate with ASM Pr

Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide1027The Password option is highlighted. Set up a password, and exit the utility. Note: A password is re

103Note: If the SCO Server Agent has been installed, the program asks if you want to preserve the existing config file. Choose Reinstall to overwrite

Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide1042 Mount the CD-ROM drive. For example, mount the CD-ROM to /mnt.3 Insert an empty 1.44-MB diskette in

105To install Microsoft Windows NT V4.0 Server or Windows 2000 Server/Advanced Server Agent :1 Insert the Management CD into your system’s CD-ROM dri

Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide10610 Enter a password and click OK. A password is required when using the ASM Pro Console to remotely c

107Installing RDM This section gives step-by-step instructions on how to install the RDM function in the agent and console side of the ASM Pro softwar

Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide108Software• Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft NT Workstation 4.0, or Windows 2000• ASM Pro 4.5 ConsoleConn

109• Turn on the system and the peripherals connected to it.Installing RDM UtilitiesYou must do the following to ensure successful installation of the

The Acer Altos R500 is a 1U, high-density, rackmountable dual-processor system loaded with a host of new and innovative features. The system offers a

Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide110for the other operating systems when you create the RDM hidden partition. Note: When you boot the sys

111Note: Before you proceed, make sure that you have installed the necessary components and peripherals, for both the RDM server and RDM Console. The

Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide1125 Continue to finish the installation of ASM Pro Console. Uninstalling the RDM Console softwareRDM Con

113Installing AWM and Microsoft InternetInformation Service (IIS)Note: You have to install Microsoft IIS before installing AWM. If your system already

Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide1146 Click Finish to complete the installation.Note: For Windows NT 4.0, AWM will automatically install W

1153 After adding the virtual directory, click OK to save changes and exit. Running AWMType this address in your browser: http://{IPADDRESS}/AWM The p

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Appendix B: System rack installation guideaa r500.book Page 117 Thursday, September 20, 2001 11:06 AM

Appendix B: System rack installation guide118ESD precautionsAlways observe the following electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions before installing

119Vertical mounting hole patternThe four vertical rails of the system rack contain mounting holes arranged in a manner shown in the figure below: The

3OverviewThe Acer Altos R500 system is a PCI bus based dual processor system built on an extended ATX baseboard. It comes with two socket 370 process

Appendix B: System rack installation guide120Screw types usedThe following screws are used in the assembly of the Acer Altos R500 system and bundled

121Installing cage nutsCage nuts are use to secure systems and other components to the vertical rails in the rack.To install cage nuts:1 Insert the lo

Appendix B: System rack installation guide122Installing the system into the rackFollow steps 1 to 4 below to install the mounting rails to the rackmo

123Note: Look for an imprint that says “front” or “rear” on the mounting bracket. Install the mounting bracket on the appropriate side; otherwise, it

Appendix B: System rack installation guide1244 Attach the mounting brackets and the cable carrier to the rack with nine M6xL10 screws. Note: You need

125mounting bracket and the vertical rail of the rack as shown below. Note: The cable carrier allows you to tie-wrap all cables to and from the system

Appendix B: System rack installation guide1266 Attach the component rails to the system with eight M4xL5 screws. 7 Extend the inner sliding piece of

1278 Slide the system into the rack. 9 Attach the cable carrier bracket to the rear of the system using two #6-32x1/4” screws. Attach the cable carrie

Appendix B: System rack installation guide12810 Pull out the system to extend the cable carrier. Bundle all cables to the cable carrier with the cab

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1 System overview4MemoryThe four DIMM sockets on board accept using 64-, 72-, 128-, 144-, 512-MB and 1-GB SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) DIMMs for a maxim

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131IndexAAdvanced Desktop AgentSystem Requirements 99Advanced Server AgentSystem Requirements 99Advanced System Manager (ASM)System Requirements

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5SCSI subsystemThe dual-channel AIC-7899 single-chip host adapter delivers Ultra160/m SCSI data transfer rates which double the Ultra-2 SCSI data tran

1 System overview6Expansion slotPCI busThe mainboard has two 64-bit/66 MHz PCI bus slot with a riser card. Hardware management supportThe mainboard s

7Features summaryThe system has the following major components:• FC-PGA (Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array) 370 processor socket that supports Intel Coppermine

1 System overview8Weight The table below lists the weight of individual components used in deployment of this system in third-party racks. Power cons

9Thermal dissipationThe server has the following cooling systems:• Two 9-cm CPU fan blowers• One rear chassis fanA fully configured Altos R500 server

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such cha

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2 System touraa r500.book Page 11 Thursday, September 20, 2001 11:06 AM

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13External and internal structureFront panel No. Icon Description1 Slim type CD-ROM drive emergency eject hole2 Slim type CD-ROM drive indicator3 Sli

2 System tour1412 LAN 2 access indicator13 LAN 3 access indicator14 LAN 4 access indicator15 Service ID indicator16 USB ports (2 ports, black)17 Powe

15Rear panel No. Icon Color Description1 Add-on card bracket 12 Add-on card bracket 23 LAN 1 port (RJ-45)3 LAN 2 port (RJ-45)5 LAN 3 port (RJ-45)6 LA

2 System tour16Internal components 14 VentilationNo. Item1 Slim type CD-ROM drive 2 Hot-swappable SCSI hard disk drive3 Slim type floppy drive4 Mainb

17Disk drivesYour system comes with the following disk drives: Hard disk driveYour system provides three hot-swappable SCSI hard disk drive trays wit

2 System tour18• When you put a label on a 3.5-inch diskette, make sure that the label is properly attached (flat on the surface) and within the labe

19To take care of your CDs:• Keep your discs in a disk case when not in use to avoid scratches or other damage. Any kind of dirt or damage can affect

iiiNoticesFCC noticeThis 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.

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3 Setting up your systemaa r500.book Page 21 Thursday, September 20, 2001 11:06 AM

This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your system.aa r500.book Page 22 Thursday, September 20, 2001 11:06 AM

23Preinstallation requirementsSelecting a siteBefore unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for the system for maximum efficiency

3 Setting up your system24Basic connectionsThe system unit, PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and monitor constitute the basic system. Before connecting an

25Connecting the PS/2 mouse Plug the PS/2 mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port (green port) located on the rear panel of your systemNote: If you ar

3 Setting up your system26Connecting the VGA monitorTo connect the VGA monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor/VGA port (blue port)

27Connecting to the networkYou can connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable. To do so, simply plug the network cable

3 Setting up your system28Connecting the power cablePlug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of your system. Then

29Connecting optionUSB devices Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a new serial bus design that is capable of cascading low-/medium-speed peripherals (less

ivUse conditionsThis part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause

3 Setting up your system30Turning on your systemAfter making sure that you have set up the system properly and connected all the required cables, you

31• Loose or improperly connected internal power cables.Check the internal cable connections. If you are not confident to perform this step, ask a qu

3 Setting up your system32Turning off your systemTo turn off your computer, on the Windows taskbar click on the Start button, point to Shut Down...,

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This chapter contains basic information about your system boards that you will find helpful when performing the instructions of the upgrade process wh

35Installation precautionsBefore you install any system component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain importan

4 Upgrading your system36Warning! Failure to properly turn off the computer before you start installing components may cause serious damage. Do not

37Opening your systemCaution: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your system and all peripherals connected to it. Read the “Prei

4 Upgrading your system384 Hold the cover with both hands and gently pull back the cover to detach it from the housing. Replacing the system cover1 A

39System boardsMainboard layoutThe mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. It should look like the figure shown below. aa r500.boo

v7 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 wit

4 Upgrading your system40 Item DescriptionBT1 BatteryCN1 Upper: PS/2 mouse connectorLower: PS/2 keyboard connectorCN2 Upper: Serial port connector

41FAN3 Rear system fan connectorJK1 LAN jack (RJ-45)Upper: LAN1Lower: LAN2JK2 LAN jack (RJ-45)Upper: LAN3Lower: LAN4PCI1 64-bit/66 MHz PCI slot (debug

4 Upgrading your system42SCSI card layoutSmall Computer System Interface (SCSI) Adaptec ZCR daughter card layoutZero-Channel RAID (ZCR)Item Descript

43The daughter card enables RAID (redundant array of independent disks) through PCI interfacing via a 144-pin SO-DIMM connector. Warning! The ZCR dau

4 Upgrading your system44Installing an expansion cardTo install an expansion card:1 Remove the system cover. See “Removing the system cover” on page

453 Gently pull out the metal bracket with the riser card from the mainboard. 4 Remove the expansion card bracket. Save the screw for later use. 5 Al

4 Upgrading your system466 Secure the expansion card to the metal bracket with a screw. 7 Reinstall the metal bracket with the riser card into the ma

47Hot-swapping a SCSI SCA hard disk driveYou can hot-swap (remove and replace) a SCSI hard disk drive any time when it fails to operate (indicated by

4 Upgrading your system483 Remove the four tray screws to open the drive tray. Keep the screws for later use. 4 When applicable, pull out any previou

497 Insert the tray into the hot-swap cage with the lever still extended. Make sure that the drive is properly inserted before closing the lever. 8 P

vi14 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/CS

4 Upgrading your system50Removing and installing the CPUThe Intel Tualatin processor comes in a FC-PGA (Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array) 370-pin package. T

51 Installing the CPUBefore you proceed make sure that there is no CPU installed in the CPU socket. Follow the steps below to install a CPU:1 Locate t

4 Upgrading your system52Note: You need to install a terminator board into the CPU 2 socket if you only install one CPU (must be installed in the CPU

53Removing and installing memory modulesThe four DIMM sockets on board accept 64-, 72-, 128-, 144-, 256-, and 512-MB SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) DIMMs fo

4 Upgrading your system543 Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM. Note: Place your forefingers on the top o

55Note: The DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation. If you slip in a DIMM but it does not completely fit, you may have inserted it the

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5 Setup utilityaa r500.book Page 57 Thursday, September 20, 2001 11:06 AM

This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and discusses how to configure the system by changing the settings of the BIOS parameters.aa r500

59BIOS Setup utilityThe BIOS Setup utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Sinc

ContentsNotices iiiFCC notice iiiImportant safety instructions ivLaser compliance statement vi1 System overview 1Overview 3Processors 3Memory 4Sy

5 Setup utility60Entering SetupPower on the computer to start the system POST (Power On Self Test) process. While booting, press the key combination

61Basic Setup Utility main menu Advanced Setup Utility main menuThe parameters on the screens shown in this User’s guide display default system values

5 Setup utility62System InformationThe following screen appears if you select System Information from the main menu: Parameter DescriptionProcessor

63Total Memory Total amount of onboard memory. The memory size is automatically detected by BIOS during the POST. If you install additional memory,

5 Setup utility64Product InformationProduct Information displays general data about the system, such as the product name, serial number, BIOS version

65Disk DrivesSelect Disk Drives to input configuration values for the system disk drives. The following shows the Disk Drives screen: Parameter De

5 Setup utility66IDE Channel TypeThe following screens appear if you select any of the the IDE drive parameters from the Disk Drives screen: Paramet

67 Size Specifies the size of your hard disk, in MB User InputHard Disk LBA ModeWhen set to Auto, the BIOS utility automa-tically detects if the ins

5 Setup utility68DMA Transfer ModeThe Ultra DMA and Multi-DMA modes enhance hard disk performance by increas-ing the transfer rate. However, besides

69Onboard PeripheralsOnboard Peripherals allows you to configure the onboard communication ports and the onboard devices. Selecting this option displ

Turning off your system 324 Upgrading your system 33Installation precautions 35ESD precautions 35Preinstallation instructions 35Post-installation inst

5 Setup utility70 USB Legacy ModeActivates or deactivates the USB key-board connected to your system. When activated, the USB keyboard functi

71Power ManagementThe Power Management menu allows you to configure the system’s power management feature. The following screen shows the parameters

5 Setup utility72 System Sleep TimerThis parameter sets the system to the lowest power-saving mode after a speci-fied period of inactivity. Any k

73Restart on AC Power FailureWhen power failure occurs and this setting is enabled, the system will be turned on, when the power comes back, if the sy

5 Setup utility74Boot OptionsThis option allows you to specify your preferred settings for boot up. The following screen appears if you select Boot

75Silent Boot Enables or disables the Silent Boot func-tion. When set to Enabled, BIOS is in graphical mode and displays only an iden-tification logo

5 Setup utility76Date and TimeThe real-time clock keeps the system date and time. After setting the date and time, you do not need to enter them eve

77System SecurityThe Setup program has a number of security features to prevent unauthorized access to the system and its data.The following screen ap

5 Setup utility78Floppy Drive Sets the control level of the floppy drive NormalWrite Protect All SectorsWrite Protect Boot Sectors DisabledProcessor

79Setting and changing the passwordTo set or change a Supervisor/User password:1 Enable the Supervisor Password or User Password parameter in the Syst

ContentsChipset Settings 9393Load Default Settings 94Abort Settings Change 95Exit Setup 96Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide 97Installing AS

5 Setup utility80Removing a passwordTo remove your Supervisor/User password:1 Disable the Supervisor Password or User Password parameter in the Syste

81IPMI ConfigurationIntelligent Platform Management InterfaceThe system event log enables you to record and monitor events that occur in your system l

5 Setup utility82IPMI BIOS VersionShows the version of IPMI BIOSBMC Firmware VersionSpecifies the version of BaseBoard Management Controller (BMC) Fi

83AC Power Lost/RecoveryBMC will log AC power lost and recovery event.EnabledDisabledHardware WatchdogIf system hardware reset fails, BMC will power o

5 Setup utility84RDM Configuration Parameter Description OptionRDM 4.3 BIOS VersionShows the version number of the RDM BIOSConsole RedirectionThis pa

85Hidden PartitionIf you want the hidden partition to become accessible, set this parameter to Enabled. When enabled, the server boots to the hid-den

5 Setup utility86Dial Out Retry TimesThis parameter lets you specify the maxi-mum number of times the RDM server must retry to connect to the RDM man

87Advanced OptionsNote: To avoid damaging the system, do not change any settings in the Advanced Options submenu if you are not a qualified technician

5 Setup utility88Level 2 Cache Enables or disables the second-level cache memory which is incorporated in the CPU module.EnabledDisabledMemory Remap

89PnP/PCI OptionsPnP/PCI Options allows you to specify the settings for your PCI devices. Selecting this option displays the following screen: Parame