Acer Altos R710
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 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.
Operation of this device in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
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:
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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
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician
for help
Shielded cables
All connections to other computing devices must be made using
shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.
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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.
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.
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Important safety instructions
Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future
reference.
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2
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for
cleaning.
3
4
Do not use this product near water.
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.
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8
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate
this product where persons will walk on the cord.
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:
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a
b
c
When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed
If liquid has been spilled into the product
If the product has been exposed to rain or water
d
If the product does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions since improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to normal condition.
e
f
If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged
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).
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Drive Bay on Altos R710 Server System
Drive Bay
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Light Does Not Light
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Software
Ran Correctly Earlier
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Manager (Windows* Operating System)
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The Acer Altos R710 is a high density, rack
optimised single processor system loaded
with features. The system offers a new
standard for flexible productivity ideal for
local or wide area networks and multiuser
server environments.
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Product briefing
This section provide basic information concerning the configuration of
your Altos R710 system.
Processor
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Single or dual Intel® XeonTM processor with 800 MHz FSB
CPU Hyper-ThreadingTM Technology support
Supports Extended memory 64bit technology (EM64T)
Memory subsystem
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Six (240 - pin) DIMM slots
DDR-2 400 MHz registered memory modules supported
Maximum upgrade - 12 GB
2-way memory interleave
SDDC (Single Device Data Correction) for memory error detection
and correction of any number of bit failures in a single x4 memory
device
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Memory sparing technology
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When memory sparing is enabled, the spare DIMM will not be
detected by OS
The sparing DIMM will be reserved for the standby purpose and
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cannot be accessed by the system
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Memory mirroring technology
When memory mirroring is enabled, only half of the memory
capacity will be detected by the OS.
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Please refer to page115 "Memory Configuration Sub-menu
Selections" for more information about configuring the memory
sparing or mirroring in the BIOS Setup utility
1 For example, if six 1GB DIMMs are installed (6 GB memory) only
4GB of memory (in DIMM 1B, 1A, 2B, 2A) can be accessed by the
system. Memory in DIMM 3B and DIMM 3A would be reserved as
spare DIMMs
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Caution! When using multiple memory modules it is
recommended that you AVOID using modules from different
manufacturers or that run at different speeds from each other.
Warning! Functionality issues may be encountered if mixed
memory types are installed on the same server board. DIMM
modules of identical type, banking and stacking technology, and
vendor should be installed in the Altos R710.
Storage
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Slim-type IDE CD-ROM drive
Slim-type 3.5 inch Floppy disk drive (optional)
Support for six (max) hard disk drives
Warning: If FDD and Tape Drive are installed, R710 would support
4 hard disk drives only.
Graphics interface
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On-board ATI Rage XL video controller with 8MB SDRAM
Networking
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Dual port, Intel® 82546GB 10/100/1000 NICs
I/O ports
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Front
One USB 2.0 port
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Rear
Two USB 2.0 ports
Two PS/2 ports (keyboard/mouse)
Two LAN port (RJ-45)
One SVGA video port
One serial port
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One external SCSI connector
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Serial ATA ports
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Two SATA ports
Management Controller
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Onboard National Semiconductor PC87431 management
controller
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IPMI 1.5 compliant
Optional IMM (Intelligent Management Module) can be upgraded
to support IPMI 2.0
SCSI Controller
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Onboard LSI Logic 1030 dual-channel U320 SCSI Controller
One internal SCSI channel, one external SCSI channel
Supports RAID1
Service ID
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Front service ID button
Front and rear service ID LED
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Operating Systems supported
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Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003
Microsoft® Windows® 2000
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3
Novell NetWare 6.5
SCO OpenServerTM 5.0.7
SCO Unixware 7.1.4
Zero Channel RAID (Optional)
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Must be installed on the top slot of the full-height PCI riser card.
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Caring features
Part of Acer’s mission, as a company that cares about its end users, is to
provide features that make operation, maintenance, and upgrading
your system simpler and faster. The Altos R710 is no exception to this
rule. The following features and options are provided.
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Cost efficient operation in a value oriented package
Tool-less design
Front accessible USB port
Acer EasyBUILDTM for efficient system setup and installation
Acer Server Manager (ASM) suite of comprehensive management
tools
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Product specification summary
Highlighted below are the system’s key features:
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Single or dual Intel® XeonTM processor supporting Hyper-Threading
Technology
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800 MHz FSB supports processor speeds from 2.8 GHz to 3.6 GHz
Intel® E7520 chipset consisting of:
Intel® E7520 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
PXH
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Intel® 82801ER I/O Controller Hub 5-R (ICH-5R)
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One Low profile riser slot
Three 64-bits/100MHz/3.3V PCI-X slots
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One full height riser slot supporting one of three riser card
options:
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Option 1: Three 64-bits/100MHz/3.3V PCI-X slots
Option 2: One 64-bits/100MHz/3.3V PCI-X slot + Two 64-bits/
133MHz/3.3V PCI-X slots
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Option 3: One 64-bits/100MHz/3.3V PCI-X slot + Two x4 PCI-
Express slots with x8 connectors
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Six DIMM sockets supporting DDR-2 400 registered ECC modules
for a maximum memory capacity of 12 GB
Media storage
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Optional slim-type 3.5 inch 1.44 MB floppy drive or Optical drive
Additional media storage capacity
Support for five 3.5 Inch ATA, or SCSI hard disk drives
External ports
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PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports
Three USB ports (1 front, 2 rear)
One external SCSI port
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Two LAN (RJ-45) ports
SVGA video port
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Power supply unit (PSU)
One 700W powers supply
Optional hot swap redundant 700W power supply kit
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Internal I/O controller connections
Two USB port headers
One DB9 Serial A header mounted on motherboard
One Ultra320 80-pin SCSI connector (Channel A)
Two SATA-150 connectors
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One ATA-100 connector
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SSI-compliant 34-pin, high-density 100-pin, and alternate 50-pin
control panel headers
Intelligent Management Module 120-pin connector, supporting
the optional Professional server management modules
Chassis Intrusion
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Lockable front bezel
Chassis intrusion switch
Lock attach point for chassis cover
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Up to eight system fans
Four system fans in default configuration
Two non-redundant fans in each power supply
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LEDs
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Standard Control Panel: NIC1 Activity, NIC2 Activity & Power /
Sleep
System Status (with optional light pipe kit, system status LEDs
can be viewed with bezel closed)
Service ID
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Power subsystem: Status LED on each power module
Fault LED for each system fan
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Server Management / Diagnostics
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On-board Platform Instrumentation using the National
Semiconductor* PC87431M mini-Baseboard Management
Controller (mBMC) (Default).
Support for optional Intelligent Management Module -
Professional Edition
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Support for Acer Altos Server Management 6.x
Light-Guided Diagnostics on all field replaceable units (FRUs)
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This chapter provides locations of various
components and ports and instructions on
how to set up the system.
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Item
Description
A
B
C
D
E
Serial Port A
SCSI Channel B
8-pin ARMC connector
CMOS Battery
Full-height riser slot
Low-profile riser slot
Back panel I/O ports
F
G
H
I
DIMM slots 1B, 1A, 2B, 2A, 3B, 3A (from right to left)
Processor 1 fan header
J
Processor socket 1
K
L
Processor socket 2
Processor 2 fan header
M
N
O
P
+12V processor power
Fan board connector
Floppy connector
System fan 3-pin header
Secondary IDE channel
Q
R
S
Control panel 100-pin connector
24-pin SSI power connector
50-pin control panel connector
34-pin SSI control panel connector
SATA port 1
T
U
V
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Item
W
Description
SATA port 2
X
Power supply signal cable
USB header (DH-10)
USB header (1 x 10)
IPMB connector
IDE power connector
SCSI channel A
Y
Z
AA
BB
CC
DD
EE
ICMB connector
120-pin connector for optional Acer® Intelligent
Management Module
Back Panel Connectors
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
TP00762
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Item
Description
A
B
C
D
E
F
PS/2 Mouse port
PS/2 Keyboard port
Com Port (RJ-45 connector)
Gigabit LAN # 1 Port (RJ45)
Gigabit LAN # 2Port (RJ45)
Video Port
G
H
I
USB port #1
USB port #2
SCSI Channel A external connector
The NIC LEDs at the right and left of each NIC provide the following
information.
LED
Color
LED State
Off
Description
Left
LED
No network connection
Left
LED
Solid Amber
Blinking Amber
Off
Network connection in place
Transmit/receive activity
Left
LED
Right
LED
10 Mbps connection
(if left LED is on or blinking)
Right
LED
Solid Amber
Solid Green
100 Mbps connection
1000 Mbps connection
Right
LED
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SCSI Backplane
The Hot-Swap SCSI Backplane installs on the back side of the hot-swap
drive bay inside the chassis. Alignment features on the chassis and
backplane assembly make for easy tool-less installation. The following
diagram shows the layout of components and connectors on the Hot-
swap SCSI Backplane printed circuit board.
Item
A
Description
Floppy Drive Connector
IDE Optical Drive Connector
SCA2 Hard Drive Connectors
B
C
6th Hard Drive Upgrade Kit
Control Panel Connector
D
E
Note: To prevent the backplane from flexing when installing or
removing hard drives from the drive bay, the system top cover
must be on the system. Having the top cover installed will ensure
the drives attach securely to the drive connectors on the
backplane.
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No.
2
Description
3.5” SCSI HDD bay
Tape Device bay / 6th SCSI HDD bay
Front VGA output port
Front USB port
3
4
5
6
Power Buttion
7
Service ID Buttion
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Front panel
Front Panel LED and Buttons description
Item
A
B
Description
Power Button
LAN #2 Activity LED
LAN #1 Activity LED
Power LED
C
D
E
System Status LED
Hard Drive Activity LED
Service ID LED
F
G
H
I
Service ID Button
System Reset Button
USB connector
J
K
L
Recessed NMI Button (Tool Required)
VGA connector
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Control Button Functions
Item
Description
Power/
Sleep
Toggles the system power on/off. Sleep button for
ACPI-compatible operating systems.
button
Reset
Reboots and initializes the system.
button
ID button
Toggles the front panel ID LED and the baseboard ID LED on
and off. The baseboard LED is visible from the rear of the
chassis and allows you to locate the server from the rear of a
rack of systems.
NMI button
Puts the server in a halt-state for diagnostic purposes.
LED Indicator Status
Item
Description
NIC 1
activity LED
Continuous green light indicates a link between the system
and the network to which it is connected.
NIC 2
Blinking green light indicates network activity.
activity LED
Power/
Sleep LED
Continuous green light indicates the system has power
applied to it.
Blinking green indicates the system is in S1 sleep state (see
Note )
No light indicates the power is off / is in ACPI S4 or S5 state.
Hard disk
drive
Random blinking green light indicates hard disk drive activity
(SCSI or SATA).
status LED
No light indicates no hard disk drive activity.
System
Solid green indicates normal operation
Status LED
Blinking green indicates degraded performance
Solid amber indicates a critical or non-recoverable condition
Blinking amber indicates a non-critical condition
No light indicates POST is running or the system is off (see
Note 1)
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Item
Description
System
Solid blue indicates system identification is active
Identificati
on LED
No light indicates system identification is not activated
Note :If the system is powered down without going through the
BIOS, the LED state that was in effect at the time of the power-
down is restored when the system is powered back on or until the
BIOS clears the LED. If the system is not powered down normally,
the Power LED may blink and the System Status LED may be off
due to a failure or configuration change that prevents the BIOS
from running
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Rear view
Item
A
Icon
Description
Low Profile PCI Add-in Card Slots
Full Height PCI Add-in Card slots
Power Supply Modules (1+1 Configuration Shown)
PS2 keyboard and Mouse Ports
B
C
D
E
F
RJ45 Serial B port
LAN #1 Connector
G
H
I
LAN #2 Connector
Optional DB9 Serial A port Cut out
Videon Connector
J
USB #1 Connector
USB #2 Connector
K
L
Diagnostic POST code LEDs
M
N
Management NIC connector (Optional)
External SCSI Channel B connector
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Item
Icon
Description
O
Cooling fan for Redundant Power Fan Module
Optional Peripherals
Item
A
Description
Slim-line Device cage, support for floppy drive / DVD / CD-ROM
drive
Optional 6th hard drive or Tape Drive Bay
System Control Panel
B
C
st Hard Drive Bay or Optional Floppy drive bay
D
1
E
Hard Drive Bays (5)
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Item
Description
H
I
Front Bezel
Chassis Handles
Control Panel
Hard Drive Bays
J
K
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This chapter gives information on setting up and
starting to use your system
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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:
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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:
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Acer Altos R710 system
Acer Altos R710 User’s guide
TM
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Acer EasyBUILD
Acer Altos R710 Accessory box
System keys
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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System startup
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.
power button.
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.
Note: If the system does not turn on or boot after pressing the
power button, go to “Power-on problems” on page 29 for
possible causes of boot failure.
Aside from the POST messages, you can determine if the system is in
good condition by checking if the following occur during startup:
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Power indicator on the front panel lights up (green)
Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock indicators on the keyboard
light up
Turning off the system
To turn off the server, on the Windows task bar 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 are unable to shutdown the server within Windows, press and
hold the power button for at least four seconds to force quit all
applications and shut down.
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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.
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This chapter discusses the precautionary
measures and installation procedures you
need to know when upgrading the system.
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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.
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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
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the processor(s),
motherboard, disk drive(s), expansion board(s), or other components.
Always observe the following precautions before you install server
components:
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
2
3
4
Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it.
Unplug all cables from the power outlets.
Open the system according to the instructions on page 36.
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
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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
4
5
Reinstall the chassis panels.
Connect the necessary cables.
Turn on the system.
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Opening the server
Caution! Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off
your system and all peripherals connected to it. Read the
You need to open the server before you can install additional
components. The top panel is removable to allow access to the system’s
internal components. Refer to the following sections for instructions.
Before opening the server
Before opening the server, observe the following precautions:
1
2
3
Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it.
Unplug all cables from the power outlets.
Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface.
Note: Because of the R710 design specification, the top panel
needs to be removed to access the system board.
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Removing the Chassis Cover
The Altos R710 Server must be operated with the top cover in place
to ensure proper cooling. You will need to remove the top cover to
add or replace components inside of the platform. Before removing
the top cover, power down the server system and unplug all
peripheral devices and the AC power cable. None of the components
inside of the platform is hot-swappable.
1
2
Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this
book.
Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off
the server.
3
4
5
Disconnect the AC power cord.
Remove the shipping screw if it is installed.
While holding the blue botton at the top of the chassis in, slide
the top cover back until it stops.
6
Lift the cover straight up to remove it from the platform.
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1
Installing the Chassis Cover
Place the cover over the chassis so that the side edges of the cover
sit just inside the chassis sidewalls.
2
3
4
Slide the cover forward until it clicks into place.
(Optional) Insert the shipping screw at the center of the top cover.
Reconnect all peripheral devices and the AC power cord.
Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 35.
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Removing and Installing the Processor
Air Duct
Always operate your server chassis with the processor air duct in place.
The air duct is required for proper airflow within the chassis.
For instructions on adding or replacing a processor, first remove the
processor air duct and the processor air dam, and then see your server
board User Guide for instructions on processor installations and
removals. Return to these instructions to reinstall the processor air dam
and processor air duct after installing your processor and heat sink.
Removing the Processor Air Duct
1
Remove the chassis cover. For instructions, see "Removing the
Chassis Cover."
2
Lift the processor air duct from its location over the two processor
sockets.
Installing the Processor Air Duct
1
If you are installing the processor air duct for the first time after
installing a second processor, break out the airflow tab over on the
side of the processor air duct that will fit over the CPU2 processor
socket.
2
Place the processor air duct over the two processor sockets,
regardless of whether one or two processors is installed. The front
edge of the air duct should contact the front fan module and the
top of the installed air duct should be flush with the top surface of
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the power supply. Use caution not to pinch or disengate cables
that may be near or under the air duct.
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Removing the Processor Air Dam (if
required)
If you are using a server board that includes sockets for two processors
and you install only a single processor or remove the second processor,
you must install the processor air dam in the location for processor 2. If
you install two processors, do not install the processor air dam.
For instructions on adding or replacing a processor, first remove the
processor air duct and the processor air dam, and then see your server
board User Guide for instructions on processor installations and
removals. Return to these instructions to reinstall the processor air dam
and processor air duct.
Removing the Processor Air Dam
The air dam is installed only on a server board that supports two
processors but only one processor is to be installed. Remove the air
dam only if you will be installing a second processor.
1
To remove the air dam, disengage the tabs on the air dam to pull
it from under the sides of the retention mechanism as shown.
2
Save the air dam to replace it over the CPU2 socket in case the
second processor is removed.
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Installing and removing a hard disc
drive
Up to five hot-swaps SCSI drives can be installed into your chassis. The
number of drives and the drive type allowed depend on the Altos R710
Server system and the add-in components that you are installing.
Removing a hard disc
1
2
3
Press in on the green latch at the front of the hard drive carrier.
Pull out on the black lever to slide the carrier from the chassis.
Remove the four screws that attach the hard drive to the drive
carrier. Lift the drive from the carrier. Store the drive in an anti-
static bag.
4
5
6
(optional) Place the plastic retention device into the drive carrier,
using the four screws you removed from the hard drive.
Insert the screws that held the drive in the carrier into the screw
locations on the carrier for future use.
With the black lever in the fully open position, slide the drive
carrier back into the chassis. The green latch must be to the right.
Do not push on the black lever until the lever begins to close by
itself.
7
When the black lever begins to close by itself, push on it to lock
the drive carrier into place.
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Installing a hard disc
1
Press in on the green latch on the front of the hard drive carrier.
2
Pull out on the black lever to slide the carrier from the chassis.
3
Remove the four screws that attach the plastic retention device or
the previously installed hard drive to the drive carrier. Two screws
are at each side of the retention device or the hard drive. Store the
plastic retention device for future use.
4
5
6
7
Remove the hard drive from its wrapper and place it on an
antistatic surface.
Set any jumpers and/or switches on the drive according to the
drive manufacturer’s instructions.
With the drive circuit-side down, position the connector end of the
drive so that it is facing the rear of the drive carrier.
Align the holes in the drive to the holes in the drive carrier and
attach it to the carrier with the screws that were attached to the
plastic retentiWith the black lever in the fully open position, slide
the drive assembly into the chassis. Insert the primary drive in the
right bay. The green latch at the front of the drive carrier must be
to the right. Do not push on the black drive carrier lever until the
lever begins to close by itself. on device.
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8
When the black drive carrier lever begins to close by itself, push on
it to lock the drive assembly into place.
E
A
B
C
D
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Installing or Removing a Floppy, CD-
ROM, or DVD-ROM Drive
Floppy, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM drives are NOT hot swappable.
Before removing or replacing the drive, you must first take the
server out of service, turn off all peripheral devices connected to
the system, turn off the system by pressing the power button, and
unplug the AC power cord from the system or wall outlet or
disconnect the DC mains.
Install a Slimline Floppy Drive into Altos R710
1
Power down the server system and unplug all peripheral devices
and the AC power cable.
2
3
4
Remove the chassis cover.
Remove the front bezel.
Align the two holes at the left side of the floppy drive with the
two cutouts in the floppy drive carrier. See letter “A” in the figure
below.
5
Lower the right side of the floppy drive into the carrier until it
clicks into place.
A
B
6
Open the connector on the rear of the floppy drive by pulling up
on the connector cover. See letter “A” in the figure below.
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7
Insert one end of the 26-pin floppy drive data cable end into the
connector.
8
Push down on the connector cover to lock the cable into place.
C
B
A
TP01144
9
Slide the floppy drive assembly into the chassis until it clicks into
place. See letter “A” in the figure below.
10 Open the connector on the backplane by pulling out on the
connector cover. See letter “B” in the figure below.
11 Insert the loose end of the floppy cable into the backplane
connector. See letter “C” in the figure.
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12 Push in on the connector cover to lock the cable into place. See
letter “D” in the figure.
13 Install the chassis cover.
14 Install the front bezel.
Removing a Floppy Drive from the Slim Line Drive
bay with Altos R710
1
Power down the server system and unplug all peripheral devices
and the AC power cable.
2
3
4
Remove the chassis cover.
Remove the front bezel.
Open the connector on the rear of the floppy drive by pulling up
on the connector.
5
6
Remove the data cable from the rear of the floppy.
Push in on the blue lever at the rear of the drive carrier Remove
the drive carrier at the left side of the chassis to release the drive
carrier.
7
8
9
Slide the drive carrier out through the front of the chassis.
Press downward on the side of the drive tray and release the drive.
Remove the small screw that attaches the interposer board to the
drive.
10 Store the screw and floppy carrier for future use. Suggestion: tape
the screw and backplate to the top surface of the drive bracket.
11 Install the slim line filler panel into slim-line bay.
12 If installing a new floppy drive start from step “Install a Slimline
Floppy Drive into Altos R710”
13 Install the chassis cover.
14 Install the front bezel.
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Installing a Floppy Drive into the Converted Hard
Drive Bay on Altos R710 Server System
The floppy drive conversion kit can only be installed into a system that
is using the SCSI backplane. You will know if you have one of these
backplanes installed if you can install hot-swap SCSI drives. The floppy
drive conversion kit must be installed in the left, top hard drive bay,
directly under the slimline drive bay.
1.Power down the server and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC
power cable.
2.Remove the chassis cover.
3.Remove the front bezel if it is installed.
4.Remove the upper left hot-swap hard drive carrier from the chassis.
5.Remove the screws that attach the slide rails to the floppy drive
conversion kit carrier.
TP01307
Figure 1. Removing the Rails from the Floppy Drive Conversion Kit Carrier
6.Slide the floppy drive into the drive carrier, rear of the drive first,
with the underside of the drive facing down.
7.Line up the holes in the side of the drive with the holes in the carrier.
See letter "A" in the figure below.
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A
A
TP01308
Figure 2. Inserting a Floppy Drive into the Floppy Drive Conversion Kit Carrier
8.Attach the floppy drive to the carrier with the screws that came with
your floppy drive conversion kit. One screw attaches at each side. See
the figure below.
Figure 3. Attaching a Floppy Drive to the Floppy Drive Conversion Kit Carrier
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9.Reattach the slide rails onto floppy drive conversion kit carrier. See
the figure below.
TP01309
Figure 4. Installing the Rails onto the Floppy Drive Conversion Kit Carrier
10.Open the connector on the rear of the floppy drive by pulling up on
the connector cover. See letter "A" in the figure below.
11.Insert one end of the flat flex cable end into the floppy drive
connector. See letter "B" in the figure.
12.Push down on the connector cover to lock the cable into place. See
letter "C" in the figure.
C
B
A
TP013
Figure 5. Connecting the Flat Flex Cable to a Floppy Drive
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13.Slide the carrier assembly into the upper left hard drive bay until it
clicks into place. See letter "A" in the figure below.
14.Open the connector labeled "Floppy Con" on the backplane by
pulling up on the connector cover. See letter "B" in the figure below.
For assistance in locating connectors on the SATA backplane." For
assistance in locating connectors on the SCSI backplane.
15.Insert the loose end of the flat flex cable into the backplane
connector. See letter "C" in the figure.
16.Push in on the connector cover to lock the cable into place. See
letter "D" in the figure.
D
C
B
A
TP01310
Figure 6. Installing the Floppy Drive into the Chassis
17.Install the chassis cover.
18.(Optional) Install the front bezel.
19.Plug all peripheral devices and the AC power cable back into the
server.
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Removing a Floppy Drive from the Converted
Hard Drive Bay
1.Power down the server and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC
power cable.
2.Remove the chassis cover.
3.Remove the front bezel if it is installed.
4.Open the connector labeled "Floppy Con" on the backplane by
pulling up on the connector cover. Remove the flat flex cable from the
backplane.
5.Push in on the lever at the rear of the floppy carrier and slide the
drive from the front of the chassis.
6.Open the connector cover on the rear of the floppy drive by pulling
up on it. Release the flat flex cable from the drive.
7.Remove the two screws at each side that hold the drive rails to the
drive carrier. Lift the two rails from the carrier.
8.Disconnect the two screws attaching the drive to the converted hard
drive bay carrier.
9.Install an empty hot-swap hard drive carrier into chassis drive bay if
no floppy or hard drive is to be installed into the bay.
10.Store the screws, the converted drive bay carrier, the side rails, and
the flat flex cable for future use.
11.Install the chassis cover.
12.(Optional) Install the front bezel.
13.Plug all peripheral devices and the AC power cable back into the
server.
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Installing the SCSI 6th HD upgrade kit in Altos
R710
The SCSI sixth HD upgrade kit is used when a sixth SCSI hot-swap drive
is needed.
1.Power down the server and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC
power cable.
2.Remove the chassis cover.
3.Remove the front bezel if it is installed.
4.Remove the drive blank from the sixth drive bay by using a long
screwdriver to push it out through the front of the chassis.
TP01366
Figure 1. Remove the Drive Blank from the Chassis
5.Remove the fan module.
6.Hold the SCSI sixth drive board about ?-inch above the opening in
the backplane to allow alignment notches to clear the top of the
backplane bracket. Move the board forward into the opening and set
it into place while lining up the two tabs on the sixth drive kit board
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with the matching holes on backplane. Be sure the board seats into the
plastic retainer at the bottom of the backplane opening.
TP01084
Figure 2. Installing the Sixth Drive Board
7.Connect the end of the long SCSI cable that is labeled "Backplane" to
the connector on the sixth drive board that is labeled "M/B." Connect
the remaining end of the SCSI connector to the server board or add in
card. See server board or add in card documentation for the
connection location.
8.Connect the end of short SCSI cable that is labeled "Backplane" to
the backplane connector labeled "SCSI CH A." Connect the other end
to the sixth drive board connector.
9.Included with your sixth HDD upgrade kit is a power cable connector
labeled "Drive 5 Pwr." Connect one end of this cable into the
connector labeled "OPT" on sixth drive board. Connect the remaining
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end of the Drive 5 power cable to the connector on the backplane that
is labeled "OPT CONN."
10.Install the fan module.
11.Install the chassis cover.
12.Install the SCSI hard disk drive into the sixth drive position.
13.Install the front bezel.
Installing a Tape Drive in Altos R710
To install a tape drive into your Altos R710 System, your system must
meet the following requirements:
You must purchase the optional tape drive kit.
You must purchase a 3.5-inch SCSI tape drive.
After purchasing the tape drive kit and the tape drive, use the
instructions below to install them. In addition to these instructions,
refer to the instructions that came with your tape drive for additional
requirements.
1.Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this
book.
2.Power down the server and unplug all peripheral devices and the AC
power cable.
3.Remove the chassis cover.
4.Remove the front bezel.
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5.Push the tape drive filler panel from the chassis by using a long
screwdriver to push it out from the inside of the chassis. See the figure
below to locate the tape drive filler panel.
TP01355
Figure 1. Removing the Tape Drive Bay Filler Panel
6.The sixth drive bay is directly below the tape drive bay in the chassis.
Lift the lever at the rear of the hard drive blank that is installed in the
sixth drive bay to remove the blank from the chassis.
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7.Attach the tape drive to the tape drive carrier kit using the four
screws that were included with the tape drive kit. See the figure
below.
TP01356
Figure 2. Inserting a Tape Drive into the Carrier
8.Slide the tape drive carrier with the installed tape drive into the
combined tape drive bay / sixth drive bay until the carrier clicks into
place.
TP01357
Figure 3. Inserting the Tape Drive Carrier into the Chassis
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9.Attach the end of the SCSI cable that is labeled "Tape Drive" to the
SCSI connection on the tape drive.
10.Route the SCSI cable along the front of the fan module and then
through the front and rear openings on the underside of the air baffle.
You may need to remove the air baffle to route the cable.
11.Route the end of the SCSI cable that is labeled "Server Board" to the
server board or add-in card connector. Push the cable through the
opening in the backplane, as shown in the figure below. See your
server board or add-in card documentation to locate the connection
point on the server board or add-in card.
12.Connect the 7-pin tape drive power cable to the backplane
connector that is labeled "OPT CONN".
13.Connect the 4-pin tape power cable to the tape drive.
14.Install the chassis cover.
15.(Optional): Install the front bezel.
TP01358
Figure 4. Connecting the Tape Drive Cables
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Install a Slimline Optical drive into Altos R710
NOTE:The carrier for the slimline Optical drive was pre-installed in
the slimline drive bay of your Altos R710 Server You will need to
remove it from the chassis before beginning.
1
Power down the server system and unplug all peripheral devices
and the AC power cable.
2
3
4
Remove the chassis cover.
Remove the front bezel.
Align the two holes at left edge of DVD-ROM /CD-ROM drive with
the cutouts in drive carrier. See letter “A” in the figure below.
5
6
Lower the right side of the DVD-ROM / CD-ROM drive into the
carrier until it clicks into place. See letter “B” in the figure below.
Use the two screws indicated in the figure to attach the interpose
board to the DVD-ROM / CD-ROM drive. See letters “C” and “D” in
the figure.
7
Attach the 44-pin CD-ROM drive cable to the exposed side / back
of the interposer board. See letter “E” in the figure.
E
D
D
C
B
A
8
Insert the DVD-ROM / CD-ROM drive into the chassis. See letter
“A” in the figure below.
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9
Connect the loose end of the CD-ROM drive cable to the backplane
connector. See letter “B” in the figure.
10 Power down the server system and unplug all peripheral devices
and the AC power cable.
11 Install the chassis cover.
12 Install the front bezel.
A
B
TP01086
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Removing a Slim line Optical Drive from Altos
R710
1
Power down the server system and unplug all peripheral devices
and the AC power cable.
Remove the chassis cover.
Remove the front bezel.
2
3
4
Open the connector on the rear of the CD-ROM by pulling up on
the connector.
5
6
Disconnect the data cable from the rear of the CD-ROM, or DVD-
ROM drive.
Push in on the blue lever at the rear of the drive carrier Remove
the drive carrier at the left side of the chassis to release the drive
carrier.
7
8
Slide the drive carrier out through the front of the chassis.
Disconnect the interposer board by removing the two screws for a
CD-ROM or DVD ROM.
9
Press downward on the side of the tray and release the drive from
the tray. Lift the Optical Drive out of the CD-ROM Carrier.
10 Store the tray for future use.
11 Install Slimline filler panel.If installing a new Optical Drive start
from step “Install a Slimline Optical Drive into Altos R710”.
12 Install Slimline filler panel.
13 Install the chassis cover.
14 Install the front bezel.
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Removing and Installing the PCI Riser Assembly
You will need to remove the PCI riser assembly from the chassis to
replace the PCI riser boards, or to add or remove a PCI add-in card.
Removing the PCI Riser Assembly
Use the following instructions to remove the PCI riser assembly from
the chassis.
1
2
3
4
Remove the chassis cover
Remove Processor Air Duct.
Disconnect any cables attached to add in cards.
Lift up on the two blue levers to lift the PCI Riser assembly from
the chassis.
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Push back on the blue release lever at the end of one of the riser
5
boards. While holding the lever back, push firmly on the other
edgo of the board to disengage the board from the riser.
Installing the PCI Riser Assembly
Use the following instructions to install the PCI riser assembly from the
chassis.
1
2
Install any cables into add in cards.
Set the riser assembly straight down, matching the hooks in the
back of the riser assembly to the notches in the rear of the chassis.
3
4
5
Press firmly to push the riser into the slots on the server board.
Install Processor Air Duct.
Install the chassis cover.
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Replacing the PCI Riser Board
Altos R710 have three kinds of PCI riser option ca be choosed. The
default installed riser card for the three PCI-X 66/100MHz slots be
mounted on riser card with your can choice of one of two PCI riser
cards for upgrade options:
•
PCI-Express Riser card option: Two 4 lanes PCI-Express slot
(x8 lanes connector mounted) and one PCI-X 66/100MHz slots.
•
PCI-X 133 Riser card options: Two 133MHz PCI-X slots and
one 66/100MHz PCI-X slot.
The PCI riser board can be replaced if it fails or if a different option is
required. To replace the PCI riser board, use the following instructions.
NOTE: To eliminate the possibility of installing the replacement
boards on the wrong side of the PCI riser assembly, replace one
board at a time.
1
2
3
Remove the chassis cover.
Remove Processor Air Duct.
Lift up on the two blue levers to lift the PCI Riser assembly from
the chassis.
4
Push back on the blue release lever at the end of one of the riser
boards. While holding the lever back, push firmly on the other
edgo of the board to disengage the board from the riser.
5
6
Line up the screws on the riser assembly with the slot and the large
hole on the replacement riser board.
Push on the riser slot while pulling the card away from the blue
release lever. The blue release lever will click into place.a
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Installing board onto PCI Riser assembly. This refers to
the two small boards on the riser assembly itself. These
are the boards into which an add-in card is inserted
7
8
9
Repeat steps 3 – 5 on the other riser card.
Install the PCI add-in card(s), if desired.
Install the riser assembly into the chassis.
10 Install Processor Air Duct.
11 Install the chassis cover.
Installing a PCI Add-in Card
In the slots provided by the PCi riser card, you can install either three or
six PCI add-in cards.
Peripherals and add-in cards are not included in your system and must
be purchased separately. The riser card at the center of the chassis
supports three full-height add-in card or three low profile PCI add-in
card. If a low profile card is installed in the standard full-height riser
card, it must be equipped with a standard full-height PCI mounting
bracket.
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NOTES: Add-in cards must be attached to a riser card when
the riser card is removed from the chassis.
1
2
3
4
Remove the chassis cover.
Remove Processor Air Duct.
Remove the PCI Riser assembly.
Insert the PCI card edge connector into the PCI slot on the riser
assembly.
5
6
Install the riser assembly.
Install the chassis cover.
NOTE: The Altos R710 has support for Zero Channel RAID (ZCR)
which follows the RUBI2 standard. It will not have support for
zero channel RAID cards that follow the RADIOS standard. See the
Altos R710 AVL for a list of supported ZCR cards. On the Altos
R710 Server, a ZCR card is only supported on the full-height riser
slot. When installing the card, it MUST be populated in the PCI-X
add-in slot furthest from the baseboard. No other add-in card slot
has support for a ZCR card.
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NOTE: To ensure proper signal integrity on a given PCI bus, add-in
cards must be installed in order starting with the top PCI slot
Replacing a System Fan
The system fans at the front of the Server Chassis can be individually
replaced if one of them fails. The fans that are integrated into the
power supply cannot be replaced separately. If one of these fans fails,
the power supply must be replaced.
To replace a system fan, use the following instructions.
1
2
Remove the chassis cover.
There are no screws to loosen. Grab hold of the fan by the lever
and lift fan from the module..
3
4
Install new fan by pushing down until the fan is completely
installed into the fan module.
Installing the Chassis Cover.
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.
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Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all illustrations showed in this
section show the Altos R710 server chassis.
Hard Disk Drives
The Altos R710 Server system ships with drive brackets for installing
five SCSI Hard Disk Drives for hot-swap configuration available. The
left drive bay can be converted to be used as a floppy bay. To use the
bay for a floppy drive, the Hard Disk Drive must be change to Floppy
converter.
Floppy / CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Slimline Cages
The slimline drive cages can be used with one of the optional floppy /
CD-ROM / DVD-ROM drives. One slimeline cage is included with your
server chassis for installing either a slimline CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
and one is included for installing a slimline floppy drive. The drives
must be purchased separately.
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The floppy drive / CD-ROM / DVD-ROM cage can be inserted or
removed only when system power is turned off. Drives in the slimline
cage are NOT hot swappable.
Rack-Mounted Systems
The Altos R710 Server SERIES can be mounted into a rack. Acer
provides a tool-less rail kit and a cable management arm to mount this
server chassis into a rack. When installing chassis into a rack, Acer
recommends you install systems from the bottom of the rack to the
top. In other words, install the first system in the rack into the bottom
position of the rack, the second system in the second position from the
bottom, and so on. Instructions for installing your chassis into a rack
are included in the rail kit. The order numbers are as follows:
•
•
Tool-less Rail Kit: (Acer P/N: TC.R0703.006)
Cable Management Arm (Acer P/N: TC.R0703.007 , requires the
tool-less rail kit installed)
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Configuration Jumpers
Jumper
Name
Pins
1-2
What happens at system reset??
Password
Clear (line
“A” in figure
above)
These pins should be jumpered for normal system
operation.
2-3
If these pins are jumpered, administrator and user
passwords will be cleared on the next reset. These
pins should not be jumpered for normal operation.
Recovery
Boot (line
“B” in figure
above)
1-2
2-3
These pins should be jumpered for normal system
operation.
If these pins are jumpered, the system will attempt
to recover the BIOS by loading the BIOS code into
the flash device from a floppy disk. This jumper is
typically used when the BIOS has become corrupted.
These pins should not be jumpered for normal
operation.
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Jumper
Name
Pins
1-2
What happens at system reset??
CMOS Clear
(line “C” in
figure
These pins should be jumpered for normal system
operation.
above)
2-3
If these pins are jumpered, the CMOS settings will
be cleared on the next reset. These pins should not
be jumpered for normal operation.
Hardware Requirements
To avoid integration difficulties and possible board damage,
your system must meet the requirements outlined below. For a
list of qualified components.
Processor
One or two Intel® Xeon™ processors with an 800MHz front side bus
and a minimum of 2.8 GHz frequency must be installed. The following
table outlines the supported processors. For a complete list of
supported processors.
Processor Family
Intel® Xeon™
Intel® Xeon™
Intel® Xeon™
Intel® Xeon™
Intel® Xeon™
FSB Frequency
800 MHz
Frequency
2.8 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.2 GHz
3.4 GHz
3.6 GHz
800 MHz
800 MHz
800 MHz
800 MHz
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Memory
Altos R710 supports DDR2 400 Registered ECC memory modules. DDR2
400 memory is a new type of memory module providing better
performance using less power, at 1.8 volts, than conventional DDR1
memory. DDR2 400 memory modules have 240-pin DIMM modules and
are not backward-compatible with DDR1.
The Altos R710 provides six DDR2 DIMM slots in dual memory channels.
DIMM 1A, 2A, and 3A are connected to memory channel A. DIMM 1B,
2B, and 3B are connected to memory channel B. The maximum memory
capacity is 12 GB DDR2 400 memory. Memory DIMM technologies
supports 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB memory modules.
Note: You should always install the DDR2 memory module in the
DDR2 DIMM slots. Wrong installation may cause damage to the
mainboard. Contact your dealer for qualified DDR2 DIMM
vendors.
DIMM
1B
DIMM
1A
DIMM
2B
DIMM
2A
DIMM
3B
DIMM
3A
Memory
Interleave
512MB
1GB
1-way
1-way
1-way
2-way
2-way
2-way
2-way
2-way
2-way
2-way
2GB
512MB
1GB
512MB
1GB
2GB
2GB
512MB
1GB
512MB
1GB
512MB
1GB
512MB
1GB
2GB
2GB
2GB
2GB
512MB
512MB
512MB
512MB
512MB
512MB
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DIMM
1B
DIMM
1A
DIMM
2B
DIMM
2A
DIMM
3B
DIMM
3A
Memory
Interleave
1GB
2GB
1GB
2GB
1GB
2GB
1GB
2GB
1GB
2GB
1GB
2GB
2-way
2-way
The minimum memory configuration is one DIMM, installed in DIMM
1B slot. However, for optimum performance and 2-way memory
interleave operation, two DIMMs with identical size should be
installed. DIMMs on memory channel A are paired with DIMMs on
memory channel B to configure 2-way memory interleave.
Both DIMM 1B and 1A must be populated before any DIMMs are
installed. DIMM 2B and DIMM 2A must be populated in pairs.
All DIMMs installed must be identical (same manufacturer, CAS latency,
number of rows, columns and devices, timing parameters, etc.).
Warning! Functionality issues may be encountered if mixed
memory types are installed on the same mainboard. DIMM
modules of identical type, banking and stacking technology, and
anufacturer should be installed in the Altos R710 system.
Memory configurations for the DDR2 DIMMs
The memory modules of identical type, banking, stacking and
manufacturer must be installed and removed in the following order:
•
•
•
DIMM 1B and DIMM 1A
DIMM 2B and DIMM 2A
DIMM 3B and DIMM 3A
Altos R710 includes Memory Sparing and Mirroring support.
Thesefeatures prevent a single memory module failure to occur and
result ina system crash.
Important: Four DIMM population of completely identical devices
(two per channel) are required for memory mirroring and sparing
functionality (i.e., DIMM 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B must be identical) .
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Memory sparing and mirroring configuration cannot be used
simultaneously.
Memory Sparing
To provide a more fault tolerant system, Altos R710 includes
specialized hardware to support fail-over to a spare DIMM device in
the event that a primary DIMM in use exceeds a specified threshold of
runtime errors. One of the DIMMs installed per channel will not be
used, but kept in reserve. In the event of significant failures in a
particular DIMM, it and its corresponding partner in the other channel
(if applicable), will, over time, have its data copied over to the
spareDIMM(s) held in reserve. When all the data has been copied, the
reserve DIMM(s) will be put into service and the failing DIMM will be
removed from service. Only one sparing cycle is supported. If this
feature is not enabled, then all DIMMs will be visible in normal address
space.
Refer to "Memory Configuration Sub-menu Selections" on page 103
for more information about configuring the memory spare or mirror
parameter in the BIOS Setup utility.
Below table lists the suggested memory population for memory
sparing:
Memory Mirroring
The Memory Mirroring feature designates a channel, two DDR2 DIMM
slots, as spare memory and all system memory are sent to both mirrors
by the Intel E7520 MCH chipset. When an uncorrectable error occurs
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from the Primary mirror, the chipset will automatically replace the data
in the defective slot with data from the Secondary mirror.
Below table list the suggested memory population for memory
mirroring:
Power Supply
The Acer Altos R710 server used 700 watt 1 + 0 / 1+1 hot-swappable
redundant power supply. Default one power module installed.
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Optional Hardware
Hard Disk Drives
The Altos R710 Server supports Ultra 320 SCSI, 10K or 15Krpm hard disk
drive options.
Intelligent Management Module
The Intelligent Management Module are available to provide
enhanced server management features.
•
The Intelligent Management Module: contains a hardware
mezzanine card that plugs into the server board.
For installation instructions on installing the Intelligent Management
Module, see the instructions provided with the management module.
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Upgrading the CPU
This section includes instructions for removing and installing a CPU.
Important! Always observe the ESD precautions when installing or
removing a system component. Refer to page 34.
Installing a CPU
1
Insert the CPU into the mainboard socket, making sure the
indicator on the processor is aligned with the indicator on the
socket(A). Lower the CPU locking lever to secure the processor (B).
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2
Replace the heatsink over the CPU socket and tighten the four
corner screws .
3
Replace the system cover, making sure to observe the post-
installation instructions described on page 35.
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Removing a CPU
1
Remove the AC power cord from the server.
2
Remove the system cover. See “Removing the Chassis Cover” on
3
4
5
Unplug the processor fan cable from the server board.
Loosen the four captive screws on the corners of the heat sink.
Twist the heat sink slightly to break the seal between the heat sink
and the processor. Lift the heat sink from the processor.
6
Locate and lift the CPU socket locking lever to release the
processor. Gently pull up on the processor to remove it.
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Upgrading the system memory
To remove a DIMM
Before installing 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 34.
2
3
Locate the DIMM sockets on the mainboard.
Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to
release the DIMM .
4
Gently pull the DIMM upward to remove it from the socket .
Note: Place your forefingers on the top of the DIMM before
pressing the holding clips to gently disengage the DIMM from the
socket.
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To install a DIMM
1
Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures
described on page 34.
2
3
4
5
Locate the DIMM sockets on the mainboard.
Open the clips on the socket.
Align and insert the DIMM into the socket .
Press the holding clips inward to lock the DIMM in place .
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 35.
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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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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Before You Begin
Before working with your server product, pay close attention to the at
the beginning of this manual.
Tools and Supplies Needed
*
•
•
•
Phillips (cross head) screwdriver (#1 bit and #2 bit)
Needle nosed pliers
Antistatic wrist strap and conductive foam pad (recommended)
Installing and Removing Memory
The silkscreen on the board for the DIMMs displays DIMM1B,
DIMM1A, DIMM2B, DIMM2A, DIMM3B, DIMM3A starting from
the edge of the board. DIMM3A is the socket closest to the
processor socket. NOTE
The DIMMs being installed match the correct version of the server
board. DDR DIMMs will not physically fit into a server board designed
to support DDR2 DIMMs. DDR2 DIMMs will not physically fit into a
server board designed to support DDR DIMMs.
RJ45 Serial Port Configuration
The RJ45 serial port connector can be configured to support either a
DSR signal or a DCD signal. As the server board is shipped, it is
configured to support DSR signals. To change the configuration to
support DCD signals a jumper on the board must be changed. Use the
following instructions to configure your server board to support DCD
signals.
1
Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this
book.
2
Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off
the server.
3
4
Disconnect the AC power cord from the server.
Remove the server’s cover. See the documentation that
accompanied your server chassis for instructions on removing the
server’s cover.
5
Locate the jumper block for the serial port.
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6
Move the jumper from the default position covering pins 1 and 3
to cover pins 2 and 4.
Replacing the Backup Battery
The lithium battery on the server board powers the RTC for up to 10
years in the absence of power. When the battery starts to weaken, it
loses voltage, and the server settings stored in CMOS RAM in the RTC
(for example, the date and time) may be wrong. Contact your
customer service representative or dealer for a list of approved devices.
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
equipment manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to
manufacturer’s instructions.
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1
2
Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this
book.
Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the server. Turn off
the server.
3
4
Disconnect the AC power cord from the server.
Remove the server’s cover and locate the battery. See the
documentation that accompanied your server chassis for
instructions on removing the server’s cover.
5
6
Insert the tip of a small flat bladed screwdriver, or an equivalent,
under the tab in the plastic retainer. Gently push down on the
screwdriver to lift the battery.
Remove the battery from its socket.
7
8
Dispose of the battery according to local ordinance.
Remove the new lithium battery from its package, and, being
careful to observe the correct polarity, insert it in the battery
socket.
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9
Close the chassis.
10 Run Setup to restore the configuration settings to the RTC.
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BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup utility is provided to perform system configuration
changes and to display current settings and environment information.
The BIOS Setup utility stores configuration settings in system non-
volatile storage. Changes affected by BIOS Setup will not take effect
until the system is rebooted. The BIOS Setup Utility can be accessed
during POST by using the F2 key.
Localization
The BIOS Setup utility uses the Unicode standard and is capable of
displaying setup forms in English, French, Italian, German, and Spanish.
The BIOS supports these languages for console strings as well.
Console Redirection
The BIOS Setup utility is functional via console redirection over various
terminal standards emulation. This may limit some functionality for
compatibility, e.g., usage of colors or some keys or key sequences or
support of pointing devices.
Configuration Reset
Setting the Clear CMOS jumper (board location J1H4) produces a “reset
system configuration” request. When a request is detected, the BIOS
loads the default system configuration values during the next POST.
Alternatively, the user can clear CMOS without opening the chassis.
Using the control panel, the user can hold the reset button for 4
seconds and then press the power button while still pressing the reset
button.
The Intel Management Module, when installed, provides a software
method to issue a “reset system configuration” request. Software can
send a specific OEM command to the Sahalee BMC to indicate the
request.
Keyboard Commands
While in the BIOS Setup utility, the Keyboard Command Bar supports
the keys specified in the following table.
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BIOS Setup Keyboard Command Bar Options
option
descriptiontion
key
Execute
Command
The Enter key is used to activate sub-menus, pick lists,
or to select a sub-field. If a pick list is displayed, the
Enter key will select the pick list highlighted item, and
pass that selection in the parent menu.
Ent
er
Exit
The ESC key provides a mechanism for backing out of
any field. This key will undo the pressing of the Enter
key. When the ESC key is pressed while editing any
field or selecting features of a menu, the parent menu
is re-entered.
ESC
When the ESC key is pressed in any sub-menu, the par-
ent menu is re-entered. When the ESC key is pressed
in any major menu, the exit confirmation window is
displayed and the user is asked whether changes can
be discarded. If “No” is selected and the Enter key is
pressed, or if the ESC key is pressed, the user is
returned to where they were before ESC was pressed
without affecting any existing any settings. If “Yes” is
selected and the Enter key is pressed, setup is exited
and the BIOS continues with POST.
Select Item
Select Item
The up arrow is used to select the previous value in a
pick list, or the previous options in a menu item's
option list. The selected item must then be activated
by pressing the Enter key.
↑
↓
The down arrow is used to select the next value in a
menu item’s option list, or a value field’s pick list. The
selected item must then be activated by pressing the
Enter key.
Select
Menu
The left and right arrow keys are used to move
between the major menu pages. The keys have no
affect if a sub-menu or pick list is displayed.
↔
Select Field
The Tab key is used to move between fields. For exam-
ple, Tab can be used to move from hours to minutes in
the time item in the main menu.
Tab
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option
descriptiontion
key
-
Change
Value
The minus key on the keypad is used to change the
value of the current item to the previous value. This
key scrolls through the values in the associated pick
list without displaying the full list.
Change
Value
The plus key on the keypad is used to change the
+
value of the current menu item to the next value. This
key scrolls through the values in the associated pick
list without displaying the full list. On 106-key Japa-
nese keyboards, the plus key has a different scan code
than the plus key on the other keyboard, but will have
the same effect.
Setup
Defaults
Pressing F9 causes the following to appear:
F9
Load Setup Defaults?
[OK]
[Cancel]
If “OK” is selected and the Enter key is pressed, all
setup fields are set to their default values. If “Cancel”
is selected and the Enter key is pressed, or if the ESC
key is pressed, the user is returned to where they were
before F9 was pressed without affecting any existing
field values.
Discard
Changes
Pressing F7 causes the following message to appear:
F7
Discard Changes?
[OK]
[Cancel]
If “OK” is selected and the Enter key is pressed, all
changes are not saved and setup is exited. If “Cancel”
is selected and the Enter key is pressed, or the ESC key
is pressed, the user is returned to where they were
before F7 was pressed without affecting any existing
values.
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option
descriptiontion
key
F10
Save
Changes
and Exit
Pressing F10 causes the following message to appear:
Save configuration changes and exit setup?
[OK]
[Cancel]
If “OK” is selected and the Enter key is pressed, all
changes are saved and setup is exited. If “Cancel” is
selected and the Enter key is pressed, or the ESC key is
pressed, the user is returned to where they were
before F10 was pressed without affecting any existing
values.
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Main
The first screen displayed when entering the BIOS Setup Utility is the
Main Menu selection screen. This screen displays the major menu
selections available. The following tables describe the available options
on the top level and lower level menus. Default values are shown in
bold text.
Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
System Overview
AMI BIOS
Version
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
BIOS ID string
(excluding the
build time and
date)
Build Date
Processor
BIOS build date
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Feature
Options
N/A
Help Text
N/A
Description
Type
Processor brand ID
string
Speed
Count
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Calculated proces-
sor speed
Detected number
of physical proces-
sors
System Memory
Size
N/A
N/A
Amount of physi-
cal memory
detected
System Time
System Date
Language
HH:MM:SS
Use [ENTER],
[TAB] or [SHIFT-
TAB] to select a
field.
Configures the sys-
tem time on a 24
hour clock. Default
is 00:00:00
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system
Time.
DAY MM/DD/
YYYY
Use [ENTER],
[TAB] or [SHIFT-
TAB] to select a
field.
Configures the sys-
tem date. Default
is [Build Date]. Day
of the week is
automatically cal-
culated.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system
Date.
English
French
German
Italian
Select the current
Select the current
default language
used by BIOS.
default lan-
guage used
by the BIOS.
Spanish
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Advanced
The Advanced menu contains parameter values that define how the
system behaves on startup.
Be cautious in setting parameter values in the Advanced menu as
any incorrect value may cause the system to malfunction.
BIOS Setup, Advanced Menu Options
Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
Advanced Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to mal-
function.
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Feature
Options
N/A
Help Text
Description
Processor Con-
figuration
Configure proces-
sors.
Selects submenu.
Selects submenu.
Selects submenu.
Selects submenu.
Selects submenu.
Selects submenu.
Selects submenu.
IDE Configura-
tion
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Configure the IDE
device(s).
Floppy Config-
uration
Configure the
Floppy drive(s).
Super I/O Con-
figuration
Configure the Super
I/O Chipset.
USB Configura-
tion
Configure the USB
support.
PCI Configura-
tion
Configure PCI
devices.
Memory Con-
figuration
Configure memory
devices.
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Processor Configuration Sub-menu Options
Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
Configure Advanced Processor Settings
Manufac-
turer
Intel
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Displays processor man-
ufacturer string
Brand String
Frequency
FSB Speed
Displays processor
brand ID string
Displays the calculated
processor speed
Displays the processor
front-side bus speed.
CPU 1
CPUID
N/A
N/A
Displays the CPUID of
the processor.
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Feature
Options
N/A
Help Text
N/A
Description
Cache L1
Cache L2
Cache L3
Displays cache L1 size.
Displays cache L2 size.
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Displays cache L3 size.
Visible only if the pro-
cessor contains an L3
cache.
CPU 2
CPUID
N/A
N/A
Displays the CPUID of
the processor.
Cache L1
Cache L2
Cache L3
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Displays cache L1 size.
Displays cache L2 size.
Displays cache L3 size.
Visible only if the pro-
cessor contains an L3
cache.
Processor
Retest
Disabled
Enabled
If enabled, all pro-
cessors will be acti-
vated and retested
on the next boot.
This option will be
automatically reset
to disabled on the
next boot.
Rearms the processor
sensors.
Only displayed if the
Intel Management
Module is present.
Max CPUID
Value Limit
Disabled
Enabled
This should be
enabled in order to
boot legacy OSes
that cannot sup-
port processors with
extended CPUID
functions.
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Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
Hyper-
Threading
Technology
Disabled
Enabled
Enable Hyper-
Threading
Controls Hyper-Thread-
ing state. Primarily
used to support older
Operating Systems that
do not support Hyper
Threading.
Technology only if
OS supports it.
Intel ®
Speed Step
™ Tech
Auto
Select disabled for
maximum CPU
speed. Select
enabled to allow
the OS to reduce
power consump-
tion.
Note: This option may
not be present in early
Beta releases.
Disabled
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BIOS Setup IDE Configuration Menu Options
Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
IDE Configuration
Onboard P-
ATA Chan-
nels
Disabled
Disabled: disables the
integrated P-ATA Con-
troller.
Controls state of
integrated P-ATA
controller.
Primary
Second-
ary
Primary: enables only the
Primary P-ATA Control-
ler.
Both
Secondary: enables only
the Secondary P-ATA
Controller.
Both: enables both P-
ATA Controllers.
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Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
Onboard S-
ATA Chan-
nels
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled: disables the
integrated S-ATA Con-
troller.
Controls state of
integrated S-ATA
controller.
Enabled: enables the
integrated S-ATA Con-
troller.
Configure S-
ATA as RAID
Disabled
Enabled
When enabled the S-ATA
channels are reserved to
be used as RAID.
A1-3rd M/
S-ATA Ports
Definition
Defines priority between
S-ATA channels.
Default set the S-
ATA Port0 to 3rd
IDE Master channel
& Port1 to 4th IDE
Master channel.
A2-4th
M
A1-4th M/
A2-3rd M
Otherwise set S-
ATA Port0 to 4th
IDE Master channel
& Port1 to 3rd IDE
Master channel.
Mixed P-
ATA / S-ATA
N/A
N/A
Lets you remove a P-ATA
and replace it by S-ATA
in a given channel. Only
1 channel can be S-ATA.
Selects submenu for
configuring mixed
P-ATA and S-ATA.
Primary IDE
Master
While entering setup,
BIOS auto detects the
presence of IDE devices.
This displays the status of
auto detection of IDE
devices.
Selects submenu
with additional
device details.
Primary IDE
Slave
N/A
While entering setup,
BIOS auto detects the
presence of IDE devices.
This displays the status of
auto detection of IDE
devices.
Selects submenu
with additional
device details.
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Feature
Options
N/A
Help Text
Description
Secondary
IDE Master
While entering setup,
BIOS auto detects the
presence of IDE devices.
This displays the status of
auto detection of IDE
devices.
Selects submenu
with additional
device details.
Secondary
IDE Slave
N/A
N/A
N/A
While entering setup,
BIOS auto detects the
presence of IDE devices.
This displays the status of
auto detection of IDE
devices.
Selects submenu
with additional
device details.
Third IDE
Master
While entering setup,
BIOS auto detects the
presence of IDE devices.
This displays the status of
auto detection of IDE
devices.
Selects submenu
with additional
device details.
Fourth IDE
Master
While entering setup,
BIOS auto detects the
presence of IDE devices.
This displays the status of
auto detection of IDE
devices.
Selects submenu
with additional
device details.
Hard Disk
Write Pro-
tect
Disabled
Enabled
Disable/Enable device
write protection. This
will be effective only if
device is accessed
Primarily used to
prevent unautho-
rized writes to hard
drives.
through BIOS.
IDE Detect
Time Out
(Sec)
0
Select the time out value
for detecting ATA/ATAPI
device(s).
Primarily used with
older IDE devices
with longer spin up
times.
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
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Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
ATA(PI)
80Pin Cable
Detection
Host &
Device
Select the mechanism for
detecting 80Pin ATA(PI)
Cable.
The 80 pin cable is
required for UDMA-
66 and above. BIOS
detects the cable by
querying the host
and/or device.
Host
Device
Mixed P-ATA-S-ATA Configuration with only Primary P-ATA
Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
Mixed P-ATA / S-ATA
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Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
First ATA
Channel
P-ATA M-S
S-ATA M-S
Configure this
channel to P-ATA
or S-ATA.
Defines the S-ATA
device for this chan-
nel. If the Second ATA
is assigned S-ATA, this
option reverts to P-
ATA.
P-ATA: Parallel ATA
Primary channel.
S-ATA: Serial ATA.
Second ATA
Channel
P-ATA M-S
S-ATA M-S
Configure this
channel to P-ATA
or S-ATA.
Defines the S-ATA
device for this chan-
nel. If the First ATA is
assigned S-ATA, this
option reverts to P-
ATA.
P-ATA: Parallel ATA
Primary channel.
S-ATA: Serial ATA.
A1-3rd M/
3rd & 4th
ATA Chan-
nels
Configure this
channel to P-ATA
or S-ATA.
Display only. If the
First ATA or Second
ATA is assigned S-ATA,
this option reverts to
None.
A2-4th
M
A1-4th M/
A2-3rd M
None
P-ATA: Parallel ATA
Primary channel.
S-ATA: Serial ATA.
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IDE Device Configuration Sub-menu Selections
Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave
Device
Type
N/A
N/A
Display detected
device info
Not Installed
Auto
CDROM
ARMD
Select the type of
device connected to
the system.
The Auto setting
should work in most
cases.
LBA/Large
Mode
Disabled
Auto
Disabled: Disables
LBA Mode.
The Auto setting
should work in most
cases.
Auto: Enabled LBA
Mode if the device
supports it and the
device is not already
formatted with LBA
Mode disabled.
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Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
Block
Disabled
Auto
Disabled: The Data
transfer from and
to the device occurs
one sector at a
time.
The Auto setting
should work in most
cases.
(Multi-
Sector
Transfer)
Mode
Auto: The data
transfer from and
to the device occurs
multiple sectors at a
time if the device
supports it.
PIO Mode
Auto
Select PIO Mode.
The Auto setting
should work in most
cases.
0
1
2
3
4
DMA
Mode
Auto
Select DMA Mode.
Auto :Auto
detected
SWDMA :Single-
wordDMAn
MWDMA :Multi-
wordDMAn
The Auto setting
should work in most
cases.
SWDMA0-0
SWDMA0-1
SWDMA0-2
MWDMA0-0
MWDMA0-1
MWDMA0-2
UWDMA0-0
UWDMA0-1
UWDMA0-2
UWDMA0-3
UWDMA0-4
UWDMA0-5
UWDMA :UltraD-
MAn
S.M.A.R.T.
Auto
Disabled
Enabled
Self-Monitoring,
Analysis and
Reporting Technol-
ogy.
The Auto setting
should work in most
cases.
32Bit
Data
Disabled
Enabled
Enable/Disable 32-
bit Data Transfer
Transfer
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Floppy Configuration Sub-menu Selections
Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
Floppy Configuration
Floppy A
Disabled
Select the type of
floppy drive con-
nected to the sys-
tem.
Note: Intel no
longer validates
720Kb & 2.88Mb
drives.
720 KB 3 1/2"
1.44 MB 3 1/2"
2.88 MB 3 1/2"
Onboard
Floppy Con-
troller
Disabled
Enabled
Allows BIOS to
Enable or Disable
Floppy Controller.
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Super I/O Configuration Sub-menu
Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
Configure Nat42x Super IO Chipset
Serial Port A
Address
Disabled
3F8/IRQ4
Allows BIOS to
Select Serial Port A
Base Addresses.
Option that is
used by other
serial port is hid-
den to prevent
conflicting set-
tings.
2F8/IRQ3
3E8/IRQ4
2E8/IRQ3
Serial Port B
Address
Disabled
Allows BIOS to
Select Serial Port B
Base Addresses.
Option that is
used by other
serial port is hid-
den to prevent
conflicting set-
tings.
3F8/IRQ4
2F8/IRQ3
3E8/IRQ4
2E8/IRQ3
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USB Configuration Sub-menu
Feature
Options
Help Text
N/A
Description
List of USB
USB Configuration
USB Devices
Enabled
N/A
devices detected
by BIOS.
USB Func-
tion
Disabled
Enabled
Enables USB HOST con-
trollers.
When set to dis-
abled, other USB
options are
grayed out.
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Feature
Options
Disabled
Help Text
Description
Legacy USB
Support
Enables support for legacy
USB. AUTO option dis-
ables legacy support if no
USB devices are con-
nected. If disabled, USB
Legacy Support will not be
disabled until booting an
OS.
Keyboard
only
Auto
Keyboard
and Mouse
Port 60/64
Emulation
Disabled
Enabled
Enables I/O port 60/64h
emulation support. This
should be enabled for the
complete USB keyboard
legacy support for non-
USB aware OSes.
USB 2.0
Controller
Disabled
Enabled
N/A
USB 2.0
Controller
mode
FullSpeed
HiSpeed
Configures the USB 2.0
controller in HiSpeed
(480Mbps) or FullSpeed
(12Mbps).
USB Mass
Storage
Device Con-
figuration
N/A
Configure the USB Mass
Storage Class Devices.
Selects submenu
with USB Device
enable.
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USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Sub-menu
Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
USB Mass Storage Device Configuration
USB Mass
Storage
Reset Delay
10 Sec
20 Sec
30 Sec
40 Sec
Number of seconds POST
waits for the USB mass
storage device after start
unit command.
Device #1
N/A
N/A
Only displayed if
a device is
detected,
includes a Devi-
ceID string
returned by the
USB device.
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Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
Emulation
Type
Auto
Floppy
Forced FDD
Hard Disk
CDROM
If Auto, USB devices less
than 530MB will be emu-
lated as Floppy and
remaining as hard drive.
Forced FDD option can be
used to force a HDD for-
matted drive to boot as
FDD (Ex. ZIP drive).
Device #n
N/A
N/A
Only displayed if
a device is
detected,
includes a Devi-
ceID string
returned by the
USB device.
Emulation
Type
Auto
Floppy
Forced FDD
Hard Disk
CDROM
If Auto, USB devices less
than 530MB will be emu-
lated as Floppy and
remaining as hard drive.
Forced FDD option can be
used to force a HDD for-
matted drive to boot as
FDD (Ex. ZIP drive).
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PCI Configuration
This sub-menu provides control over PCI devices and their option
ROMs. If the BIOS is reporting POST error 146, use this menu to disable
option ROMs that are not required to boot the system.
Parameter
Description
Option
PCI Configuration
Onboard Video
Disabled
Enabled
Enable/Disable on board VGA
Controller
Dual Monitor
Video
Disabled
Enabled
Select which graphics control-
ler to use as the primary boot
device. Enabled selects the on
board device.
Onboard NIC 1
(Left)
Disabled
Enabled
Onboard NIC 1
ROM
Disabled
Enabled
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Parameter
Description
Option
Onboard NIC 2
(Right)
Disabled
Enabled
Onboard NIC 2
ROM
Disabled
Enabled
Onboard SCSI
Disabled
Enabled
Onboard SCSI
ROM
Disabled
Enabled
Onboard SCSI
Mode
IM/IME
IS
IM/IME = Integrated Mirror-
ing/Integrated Mirroring
Enhanced
IS = Integrated Striping
Before changing modes, back
up array data and delete
existing arrays, if any. Other-
wise, loss of all data may
occur.
Slot 1 Option
ROM
Disabled
Enabled
PCI-X 64/133
PCI-X 64/133
PCI-X 64/133
PCI-X 64/133
PCI-X 64/133
PCI-X 64/133
Slot 2 Option
ROM
Disabled
Enabled
Slot 3 Option
ROM
Disabled
Enabled
Slot 4 Option
ROM
Disabled
Enabled
Slot 5 Option
ROM
Disabled
Enabled
Slot 6 Option
ROM
Disabled
Enabled
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Memory Configuration Sub-menu Selections
This sub-menu provides information about the DIMMs detected by the
BIOS. The DIMM number is printed on the baseboard next to each
device.
Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
System Memory Settings
DIMM 1A
DIMM 1B
Installed
Not Installed
Disabled
Mirror
Informational
display.
Spare
Installed
Not Installed
Disabled
Mirror
Informational
display.
Spare
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Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
DIMM 2A
DIMM 2B
DIMM 3A
DIMM 3B
Installed
Not Installed
Disabled
Mirror
Informational
display.
Spare
Installed
Not Installed
Disabled
Mirror
Informational
display.
Spare
Installed
Not Installed
Disabled
Mirror
Informational
display.
Spare
Installed
Not Installed
Disabled
Mirror
Informational
display.
Spare
Extended
Memory
Test
1 MB
Settings for
extended memory
test
1 KB
Every Location
Disabled
Memory
Retest
Disabled
Enabled
If "Enabled", BIOS
will activate and
retest all DIMMs on
the next system boot.
This option will
automactically reset
to "Disabled" on the
next system boot.
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Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
Memory
Remap Fea-
ture
Disabled
Enabled
Enable: Allow
remapping of over-
lapped PCI memory
above the total phys-
ical memory.
Disable: Do not allow
remapping of mem-
ory.
Memory
Mirroring /
Sparing
Disabled
Spare
Disabled provides
the most memory
space. Sparing
reserves memory to
replace failures. Mir-
roring keeps a sec-
ond copy of memory
contents.
Sparing or Mir-
roring is grayed
out if the
installed DIMM
configuration
does not sup-
port it.
Mirror
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Boot Menu Selections
Feature
Option
Help Text
Description
Boot Settings
Boot Settings
Configuration
N/A
N/A
N/A
Configure settings during
system boot.
Selects sub-
menu.
Boot Device
Priority
Specifies the boot device
priority sequence.
Selects sub-
menu.
Hard Disk
Drives
Specifies the boot device
priority sequence from
available hard drives.
Selects sub-
menu.
Removable
Drives
N/A
N/A
Specifies the boot device
priority sequence from
available removable drives.
Selects sub-
menu.
CD/DVD Drives
Specifies the boot device
priority sequence from
available CD/DVD drives.
Selects sub-
menu.
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Boot Settings Configuration Sub-menu Selections
Feature
Options
Help Text
Boot Settings Configuration
Quick Boot
Quiet Boot
Disabled
Enabled
Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while
booting. This will decrease the time
needed to boot the system.
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled: Displays normal POST messages.
Enabled: Displays OEM Logo instead of
POST messages.
Bootup Num-Lock
Off
On
Select power-on state for Numlock.
PS/2 Mouse Sup-
port
Disabled
Enabled
Auto
Select support for PS/2 mouse.
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Feature
Options
Help Text
POST Error Pause
Disabled
Enabled
If enabled, the system will wait for user
intervention on critical POST errors. If dis-
abled, the system will boot with no inter-
vention, if possible.
Hit ‘F2’ Message
Display
Disabled
Enabled
Displays "Press ‘F2’ to run Setup" in POST.
Scan User Flash
Area
Disabled
Enabled
Allows BIOS to scan the Flash ROM for
user binaries.
Boot Device Priority Sub-menu Selections
Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
Boot Device Priority
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Feature
Options
Varies
Help Text
Description
Number of
entries will vary
based on system
configuration.
1st Boot
Device
Specifies the boot
sequence from the avail-
able devices.
A device enclosed in
parenthesis has been dis-
abled in the correspond-
ing type menu.
nth Boot
Device
Varies
Specifies the boot
sequence from the avail-
able devices.
A device enclosed in
parenthesis has been dis-
abled in the correspond-
ing type menu.
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Hard Disk Drive Sub-Menu Selections
Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
Hard Disk Drives
1st Drive
nth Drive
Varies
Specifies the boot
sequence from the avail-
able devices.
Varies based on
system configu-
ration.
Varies
Specifies the boot
sequence from the avail-
able devices.
Varies based on
system configu-
ration.
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Removable Drives Sub-menu Selections
Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
Removable Drives
1st Drive
nth Drive
Varies
Specifies the boot
sequence from the avail-
able devices.
Varies based on
system configu-
ration.
Varies
Specifies the boot
sequence from the avail-
able devices.
Varies based on
system configu-
ration.
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CD/DVD Drives Sub-menu Selections
Feature
Options
Varies
Varies
Help Text
Description
CD/DVD Drives
1st Drive
Specifies the boot
sequence from the avail-
able devices.
Varies based on
system configu-
ration.
nth Drive
Specifies the boot
sequence from the avail-
able devices.
Varies based on
system configu-
ration.
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Security Menu Options
Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
Security Settings
Administra-
tor Pass-
word is
N/A
Install / Not installed
Install / Not installed
Informational
display.
User Pass-
word is
N/A
N/A
Informational
display.
Set Admin
Password
Set or clear Admin pass-
word
Pressing enter
twice will clear
the password.
This option is
grayed our when
entering setup
with a user pass-
word.
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Feature
Options
N/A
Help Text
Description
Set User
Password
Set or clear User password
Pressing enter
twice will clear
the password.
User Access
Level
No Access
View Only
Limited
LIMITED: allows only lim-
ited fields to be changed
such as Date
This node is
grayed out and
becomes active
only when
Admin password
is set.
and Time.
Full Access
NO ACCESS: prevents User
access to the Setup Utility.
VIEW ONLY: allows access
to the Setup Utility but
the fields can not be
changed.
FULL: allows any field to
be changed.
Clear User
Password
N/A
Immediately clears the
user password.
Admin uses this
option to clear
User password
(Adminpassword
is used to enter
setup is
required).
This node is gray
if Administrator
password is not
installed.
Fixed disk
boot sector
protection
Disabled
Enabled
Enable/Disable Boot Sec-
tor Virus Protection.
Password
On Boot
Disabled
Enabled
If enabled, requires pass-
word entry before boot.
This node is
grayed out if a
user password is
not installed.
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Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
This node is
grayed out if a
user password is
not installed.
Secure
Mode Timer
1 minute
Period of key/PS/2 mouse
inactivity specified for
Secure Mode to activate.
A password is required for
Secure Mode to function.
Has no effect unless at
least one password is
enabled.
2 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
20 minutes
60 minutes
120 min-
utes
Secure
[L]
[Z]
Key assigned to invoke
the secure mode feature.
Cannot be enabled unless
at least one password is
enabled. Can be disabled
by entering a new key fol-
lowed by a backspace or
by entering delete.
This node is
Mode Hot
Key (Ctrl-
Alt- )
grayed out if a
user password is
not installed.
Secure
Mode Boot
Disabled
Enabled
When enabled, allows the
host system to complete
the boot process without
a password. The keyboard
will remain locked until a
password is entered. A
password is required to
boot from diskette.
This node is
grayed out if a
user password is
not installed.
Diskette
Write Pro-
tect
Disabled
Enabled
Disable diskette write pro-
tection when Secure
mode is activated. A pass-
word is required to unlock
the system.
This node is
grayed out if a
user password is
not installed.
This node is hid-
den if the Intel
Management
Module is not
present.
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Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
Video
Blanking
Disabled
Enabled
Blank video when Secure
mode is activated. A pass-
word is required to unlock
the system. This option
controls the embedded
video controller only.
This node is
grayed out if a
user password is
not installed.
This node is hid-
den if the Intel
Management
Module is not
present.
Power
Switch
Inhibit
Disabled
Enabled
Disable the Front Panel
Power Switch when
Secure mode is activated.
A password is required to
unlock the system.
This node is
grayed out if a
user password is
not installed.
This node is hid-
den if the Intel
Management
Module is not
present.
NMI Control
Disabled
Enabled
Enable / disable NMI con-
trol for the front panel
NMI button.
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Server Menu Selections
Feature
Options
N/A
Help Text
N/A
Description
System man-
agement
Selects submenu.
Selects submenu.
Serial Con-
sole Fea-
tures
N/A
N/A
N/A
Event Log
configura-
tion
Configures event logging.
Selects submenu.
Assert NMI
on SERR
Disabled
Enabled
If enabled, NMI is gener-
ated on SERR and logged.
Assert NMI
on PERR
Disabled
Enabled
If enabled, NMI is gener-
ated. SERR option needs
to be enabled to activate
this option.
Grayed out if
“NMI on SERR” is
disabled.
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Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
Resume on
AC Power
Loss
Stays Off
Power On
Last State
Determines the mode of
operation if a power loss
occurs. Stays off, the sys-
tem will remain off once
power is restored. Power
On, boots the system after
power is restored.
“Last State” is
only displayed if
the Intel Man-
agement Mod-
ule is present.
When displayed,
“Last State” is
the default.
When set to
“Stays Off,”
“Power Switch
Inhibit” is dis-
abled.
FRB-2 Policy
Disable BSP
This controls action if the
boot processor will be dis-
abled or not.
“Disable BSP”
and “Do not dis-
able BSP” are
only displayed if
the Intel Man-
agement Mod-
ule is present.
Do not dis-
able BSP
Retry on
Next Boot
Disable
FRB2 Timer
Late POST
Timeout
Disabled
This controls the time limit
for add-in card detection.
The system is reset on tim-
eout.
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
Hard Disk
OS Boot
Timeout
Disabled
This controls the time limit
allowed for booting an
operating system from a
Hard disk drive. The action
taken on timeout is deter-
mined by the OS Watch-
dog Timer policy setting.
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
PXE OS Boot
Timeout
Disabled
This controls the time limit
allowed for booting an
operating system using
PXE boot. The action
taken on timeout is deter-
mined by OS Watchdog
Timer policy setting.
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
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Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
OS Watch-
dog Timer
Policy
Stay On
Reset
Controls the policy upon
timeout. Stay on action
will take no overt action.
Reset will force the system
to reset. Power off will
force the system to power
off.
Power Off
Platform
Event Filter-
ing
Disabled
Enabled
Disable trigger for system
sensor events.
System Management Sub-menu Selections
Help
Text
Feature
Options
N/A
Description
Field contents varies
Server Board
Part Number
N/A
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Help
Text
Feature
Options
N/A
Description
Server Board
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Field contents varies
Serial Number
NIC 1 MAC
Address
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Field contents varies
Field contents varies
Field contents varies
Field contents varies
Field contents varies
Field contents varies
NIC 2 MAC
Address
System Part
Number
System Serial
Number
Chassis Part
Number
Chassis Serial
Number
BIOS Version
BIOS ID string (excluding the
build time and date).
BMC Device ID
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Field contents varies
Field contents varies
BMC Firmware
Revision
BMC Device
Revision
N/A
N/A
Field contents varies
PIA Revision
SDR Revision
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Field contents varies
Field contents varies
HSC FW Revision
(HSBP)
Firmware revision of the Hot-
swap controller. Displays n/a if
the controller is not present.
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Serial Console Features Sub-menu Selections
Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
Serial Console Features
BIOS Redi-
rection Port
Disabled
Serial A
Serial B
If enabled, BIOS uses the
specified serial port to
redirect the console to a
remote ANSI terminal.
Enabling this option dis-
ables Quiet Boot.
When the Man-
agement Mod-
ule is present, the
help text directs
the user to select
Serial B for Serial
Over LAN.
If enabled, BIOS uses the
specified serial port to
redirect the console to a
remote ANSI terminal.
Enabling this option dis-
ables Quiet Boot. For
Serial Over LAN, select
Serial B.
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Feature
Options
Help Text
N/A
Description
Baud Rate
9600
19.2K
38.4K
57.6K
115.2K
Flow Con-
trol
No Flow
Control
If enabled, it will use the
Flow control selected.
CTS/RTS
CTS/RTS = Hardware
XON/XOFF = Software
XON/XOFF
CTS/RTS +
CD
CTS/RTS + CD = Hardware
+ Carrier Detect for
modem use.
Terminal
Type
PC-ANSI
VT100+
VT-UTF8
VT100+ selection only
works for English as the
selected language. VT-
UTF8 uses Unicode. PC-
ANSI is the standard PC-
type terminal.
ACPI Redi-
rection port
Disabled
Serial A
Serial B
Enable / Disable the ACPI
OS Headless Console Redi-
rection.
Serial Port
Connector
Serial A
Serial B
Selects which serial port
will be routed to the serial
port connector on the
back of the chassis. Serial
A selects UARTA and
Serial B selects UARTB.
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Event Log Configuration Sub-menu Selections
Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
Event Log Configuration
Clear All
Event Logs
Disabled
Enabled
Setting this to Enabled
will clear the System Event
Log during the next boot.
BIOS Event
Logging
Disabled
Enabled
Select enabled to allow
logging of BIOS events.
Enables BIOS to
log events to the
SEL. This option
controls BIOS
events only.
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Feature
Options
Help Text
Description
Critical
Event Log-
ging
Disabled
Enabled
If enabled, BIOS will
detect and log events for
system critical errors. Criti-
cal errors are fatal to sys-
tem operation. These
errors include PERR, SERR,
ECC.
Enable SMM
handlers to
detect and log
events to SEL.
ECC Event
Logging
Disabled
Enabled
Enables or Disables ECC
Event Logging.
Grayed out if
"Critical Event
Logging" option
is disabled.
PCI Error
Logging
Disabled
Enabled
Enables or Disables PCI
Error Logging.
Grayed out if
"Critical Event
Logging" option
is disabled.
FSB Error
Logging
Disabled
Enabled
Enables or Disables Front-
Side Bus Error Logging.
Grayed out if
"Critical Event
Logging" option
is disabled.
Hublink
Error Log-
ging
Disabled
Enabled
Enables or Disables
Hublink Error Logging.
Grayed out if
"Critical Event
Logging" option
is disabled.
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Exit Menu Selections
Feature
Options
N/A
Help Text
Description
Exit Options
Exit Options
Save
Changes
and Exit
Exit system setup after
saving the changes.
Save Changes
and Exit
F10 key can be used for
this operation.
Discard
Changes
and Exit
N/A
N/A
Exit system setup without
saving any changes.
Discard Changes
and Exit
ESC key can be used for
this operation.
Discard
Changes
Discards changes done so
far to any of the setup
questions.
Discard Changes
F7 key can be used for this
operation.
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Feature
Options
N/A
Help Text
Description
Load Setup
Defaults
Load Setup Default values
for all the setup questions.
Load Setup
Defaults
F9 key can be used for this
operation.
Load Cus-
tom
Defaults
N/A
N/A
Load custom defaults.
Load Custom
Defaults
SaveCustom
Defaults
Save custom defaults
Save Custom
Defaults
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Upgrading the BIOS
The upgrade utility allows you to upgrade the BIOS in flash memory.
The code and data in the upgrade file include the following:
•
On-board system BIOS, including the recovery code, BIOS Setup
Utility, and strings.
•
On-board video BIOS, SCSI BIOS, and other option ROMs for
devices embedded on the server board.
•
•
•
OEM binary area
Microcode
A means to change the BIOS Language
Preparing for the Upgrade
The steps below explain how to prepare to upgrade the BIOS,
including how to record the current BIOS settings and how to obtain
the upgrade utility.
Note: In the unlikely event that a BIOS error occurs during the
BIOS update process, a recovery process may need to be followed
to return the system to service.
Recording the Current BIOS Settings
1
Boot the computer and press <F2> when you see the message:Press
<F2> Key if you want to run SETUP
2
Write down the current settings in the BIOS Setup program.
Note: Do not skip step 2. You will need these settings to
configure your computer at the end of the procedure.
Obtaining the Upgrade
Download the BIOS image file to a temporary folder on your hard
drive.
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Note: Review the instructions and release notes that are provided
in the readme file distributed with the BIOS image file before
attempting a BIOS upgrade. The release notes contain critical
information regarding jumper settings, specific fixes, or other
information to complete the upgrade.
Upgrading the BIOS
Follow the instructions in the readme file that came with the BIOS
upgrade. When the update completes, remove the bootable media
from which you performed the upgrade.
Note: Do not power down the system during the BIOS update
process! The system will reset automatically when the BIOS update
process is completed. You may encounter a CMOS Checksum error
or other problem after reboot. If this happens, shut down the
system and boot it again. CMOS checksum errors require that you
enter Setup, check your settings, save your settings, and exit
Setup.
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Clearing the Password
If the user or administrator password(s) is lost or forgotten, moving the
password clear jumper into the “clear” position clears both passwords.
The password clear jumper must be restored to its original position
before a new password(s) can be set. The password clear jumper is
shown on the line labeled “A” in the figure below.
1
2
3
Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.
Open the server chassis.
Move the jumper from the normal operation position,
Password Clear Protect, at pins 1 and 2 to the Password
Clear Erase position, covering pins 2 and 3 as indicated in
the following diagram.
4
5
6
Reconnect the AC power, power up the system.
Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.
Return the Password Clear jumper to the Password Clear Protect
position, covering pins 1 and 2.
7
8
Close the server chassis.
Reconnect the AC power and power up the server.
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Clearing the CMOS
If you are not able to access the BIOS setup screens, the CMOS Clear
jumper will need to be used to reset the configuration RAM. The CMOS
Clear jumper is shown on the line labeled “C” in the figure below.
1
2
3
Power down the system and disconnect the AC power.
Open the server.
Move the jumper from the normal operation position, CMOS Clear
by BMC, at pins 1 and 2 to the CMOS Clear Force Erase position,
covering pins 2 and 3 as indicated in the following diagram.
4
5
Reconnect the AC power, power up the system.
When the system begins beeping, power it down and disconnect
the AC power.
6
Return the CMOS Clear jumper to the CMOS Clear by BMC
location, covering pins 1 and 2.
7
8
Close the server chassis.
Reconnect the AC power and power up the system.
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This chapter helps you identify and solve
problems that might occur while you are
using the system.
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Troubleshooting
For any issue, first ensure you are using the latest firmware and files.
Firmware upgrades include updates for BIOS, the baseboard
management controller (BMC), and the hot-swap controller (HSC). In
addition to the server firmware and files, also update any drivers used
for components you have installed in your system, such as video
drivers, network drivers, and SCSI drivers.
Acer provides a package called the “Platform Confidence Test” that
may help with your diagnostics.
If you are unable to resolve your server problems on your own.
Resetting the System
Before going through in-depth troubleshooting, attempt first to
perform reset your system using one of the methods below.
To do this:
Press:
Soft boot reset to clear the system memory and
reload the operating system.
<Ctrl+Alt+Del>
Clear system memories, restarts POST, and reload the
operating system.
Reset button
Power off/on
Cold boot reset. Turn the system power off and then
on. This clears system memory, restarts POST,
reloads the operating system, and halts power to all
peripherals.
Problems following Initial System Installation
Problems that occur at initial system startup are usually caused by an
incorrect installation or configuration. Hardware failure is a less
frequent cause. If the problem you are experiencing is with a specific
software application.
First Steps Checklist
•
Is AC power available at the wall outlet?
•
Are the power supplies plugged in? Check the AC cable(s) on the back of
the chassis and at the AC source.
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•
•
•
Are all cables correctly connected and secured?
Are the processors fully seated in their sockets on the server board?
Are all standoffs in the proper location and not touching any components,
causing a potential short?
•
•
•
Are all add-in PCI boards fully seated in their slots on the server board?
Are all jumper settings on the server board correct?
Are all jumper and switch settings on add-in boards and peripheral devices
correct? To check these settings, refer to the manufacturer’s
documentation that comes with them. If applicable, ensure that there are
no conflicts—for example, two add-in boards sharing the same interrupt.
•
•
•
•
•
Are all peripheral devices installed correctly?
If the system has a hard disk drive, is it properly formatted or configured?
Are all device drivers properly installed?
Are the configuration settings made in Setup correct?
Is the operating system properly loaded? Refer to the operating system
documentation.
•
•
Did you press the system power on/off switch on the front panel to turn
the server on (power on light should be lit)?
Is the system power cord properly connected to the system and plugged
into a NEMA 5-15R outlet for 100-120 V~ or a NEMA 6-15R outlet for 200-
240 V~?
•
Are all integrated components from the tested components lists? Check
the tested memory, and chassis lists, as well as the supported hardware and
operating system list.
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Hardware Diagnostic Testing
This section provides a more detailed approach to identifying a
hardware problem and locating its source.
Caution: Turn off devices before disconnecting cables: Before
disconnecting any peripheral cables from the system,
turn off the system and any external peripheral
devices. Failure to do so can cause permanent
damage to the system and/or the peripheral devices.
1
Turn off the system and all external peripheral devices. Disconnect
each device from the system, except for the keyboard and the
video monitor.
2
3
Make sure the system power cord is plugged into a properly
grounded AC outlet.
Make sure your video display monitor and keyboard are correctly
connected to the system. Turn on the video monitor. Set its
brightness and contrast controls to at least two thirds of their
maximum ranges (see the documentation supplied with your video
display monitor).
4
If the operating system normally loads from the hard disk drive,
make sure there is no diskette in drive A and no CD-ROM disk in
the CD-ROM drive.
5
6
If the power LED does light, attempt to boot from a floppy
diskette or from a CD-ROM disk.
Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights
As POST determines the system configuration, it tests for the presence
of each mass storage device installed in the system. As each device is
checked, its activity light should turn on briefly. Check for the
following:
•
•
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the light and steps to take to correct the problem.
Confirming Loading of the Operating System
Once the system boots up, the operating system prompt appears on
the screen. The prompt varies according to the operating system. If
the operating system prompt does not appear, see “No Characters
Specific Problems and Corrective Actions
This section provides possible solutions for these specific problems:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Power light does not light.
No characters appear on screen.
Characters on the screen appear distorted or incorrect.
System cooling fans do not rotate.
Diskette drive activity light does not light.
Hard disk drive activity light does not light.
CD-ROM drive activity light does not light.
There are problems with application software.
The bootable CD-ROM is not detected.
Try the solutions below in the order given. If you cannot correct the
problem, contact your service representative or authorized dealer for
help.
Power Light Does Not Light
Check the following:
•
•
Did you press the power-on button?
Is the system operating normally? If so, the power LED might be defective
or the cable from the control panel to the server board might be loose.
•
•
•
Have you securely plugged the server AC power cord into the power
supply?
Some ATX power supplies have a power switch on the back of the power
supply, next to the fan. If your system has one, is it turned on?
Remove all add-in cards and see if the system boots. If successful, add the
cards back in one at a time with a reboot between each addition.
•
•
Make sure the memory DIMMs comply with the system requirements.
Make sure the memory DIMMs have been populated according to the
system requirements.
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•
•
•
Remove the memory DIMMs and re-seat them.
Make sure the processor(s) comply with the system requirements.
Make sure the processor(s) have been populated according to the system
requirements.
•
•
Remove the processor(s) and re-seat them.
Make sure the chassis standoffs are installed only below mounting holes.
Misplaced standoffs can contact the pins on the bottom of the server
board and cause a short.
No Characters Appear on Screen
Check the following:
•
•
•
Is the keyboard functioning? Test it by turning the “Num Lock” function
on and off to make sure the Num Lock light is functioning.
Is the video monitor plugged in and turned on? If you are using a switch
box, is it switched to the correct system?
Are the brightness and contrast controls on the video monitor properly
adjusted?
•
•
•
•
Is the video monitor signal cable properly installed?
Does this video monitor work correctly if plugged into a different system?
Is the onboard video controller enabled in the BIOS?
Remove all add-in cards and see if the video returns. If successful, add the
cards back in one at a time with a reboot between each addition.
•
•
Make sure the memory DIMMs comply with the system requirements.
Make sure the memory DIMMs have been populated according to the
system requirements.
•
•
•
Remove the memory DIMMs and re-seat them.
Make sure the processor(s) comply with the system requirements.
Make sure the processor(s) have been populated according to the system
requirements.
•
Remove the processor(s) and re-seat them.
If you are using an add-in video controller board, do the following:
1
2
Verify that the video works using the onboard video controller.
Verify that the video controller board is fully seated in the server
board connector.
3
Reboot the system for changes to take effect.
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4
If there are still no characters on the screen after you reboot the
system and POST emits a beep code, write down the beep code
you hear. This information is useful for your service
representative.
5
If you do not receive a beep code and characters do not appear,
the video display monitor or video controller may have failed.
Contact your service representative or authorized dealer for help.
Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect
Check the following:
•
Are the brightness and contrast controls properly adjusted on the video
monitor? See the manufacturer’s documentation.
•
•
Are the video monitor’s signal and power cables properly installed?
Does this video monitor work correctly if plugged into a different system?
System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly
If the system cooling fans are not operating properly, it is an indication
of possible system component failure.
Check the following:
•
•
•
•
Is the power-on light lit? If not, see “Power Light Does Not Light”
If your system has LED lights for the fans, is one or more of these LEDs lit?
Are any other control panel LEDs lit?
Have any of the fan motors stopped? Use the server management
subsystem to check the fan status.
•
•
•
•
Have your fans speeded up in response to an overheating situation?
Have your fans speeded up in response to a fan that has failed?
Are the fan power connectors properly connected to the server board?
Is the cable from the control panel board connected to the both the
control panel board and to the server board?
•
•
Are the power supply cables properly connected to the server board?
Are there any shorted wires caused by pinched-cables or have power
connector plugs been forced into power connector sockets the wrong way?
Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light
Check the following:
•
Are the diskette drive’s power and signal cables properly installed?
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•
•
•
Are all relevant switches and jumpers on the diskette drive set correctly?
Is the diskette drive properly configured?
Is the diskette drive activity light always on? If so, the signal cable may be
plugged in incorrectly.
If you are using the onboard diskette controller, use the BIOS setup to
make sure that “Onboard Floppy” is set to “Enabled.” If you are using
an add-in diskette controller, make sure that “Onboard Floppy” is set
to “Disabled.”
CD-ROM Drive or DVD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not
Light
Check the following:
•
Are the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive’s power and signal cables properly
installed?
•
•
Are all relevant switches and jumpers on the drive set correctly?
Is the drive properly configured?
Cannot Connect to a Server
•
Make sure the network cable is securely attached to the correct connector
at the system back panel.
•
•
•
•
Try a different network cable.
Make sure you are using the correct and the current drivers.
Make sure the driver is loaded and the protocols are bound.
Make sure the hub port is configured for the same duplex mode as the
network controller.
•
•
Make sure the correct networking software is installed.
If you are directly connecting two servers (without a hub), you will need a
crossover cable.
•
Check the network controller LEDs next to the NIC connectors.
Problems with Network
The server hangs when the drivers are loaded.
•
Certain drivers may require interrupts that are not shared with other PCI
drivers. For these drivers, it may be necessary to alter settings so that
interrupts are not shared. See the documentation that came with your PCI
card(s) for information on changing interrupts.
Diagnostics pass but the connection fails.
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•
•
Make sure the network cable is securely attached.
Make sure you specify the correct frame type in your NET.CFG file.
The controller stopped working when an add-in adapter was installed.
•
Make sure the cable is connected to the port from the onboard network
controller.
•
•
Make sure your BIOS is current.
Make sure the other adapter supports shared interrupts. Make sure your
operating system supports shared interrupts.
•
Try reseating the add-in adapter.
The add-in adapter stopped working without apparent cause.
•
•
Try reseating the adapter first; then try a different slot if necessary.
The network driver files may be corrupt or deleted. Delete and then
reinstall the drivers.
•
Run the diagnostics.
System Boots when Installing PCI Card
System Server Management features require full-time “standby”
power. This means some parts of the system have power going to
them whenever the power cord is plugged in, even if you have turned
the system power off with the power button on the front panel. If you
install a PCI card with the AC power cord plugged in, a signal may be
sent to command the system to boot. Before installing a PCI card, you
should always:
•
Turn off the server power by using the power button on the front of the
system.
•
Unplug the AC power cord(s) from the server.
Problems with Newly Installed Application Software
Problems that occur when you run new application software are
usually related to the software, not the server hardware. Faulty
equipment is unlikely, especially if other software runs correctly.
Check the following:
•
•
•
Make sure the system meets the minimum hardware requirements for the
software. See the software documentation.
Make sure the software is properly installed and configured for the system.
See the software documentation.
Use only an authorized copy. Unauthorized copies often do not work.
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•
If you are running the software from a floppy disk, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM,
try a different disk.
•
•
Make sure the correct device drivers installed.
If the problems persist, contact the software vendor’s customer service
representative.
Problems with Application Software that Ran
Correctly Earlier
Problems that occur after the system hardware and software have
been running correctly sometimes indicate equipment failure.
However, they can also be caused by file corruption or changes to the
software configuration.
Check the following:
•
If you are running the software from a floppy disk, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM,
try a different disk.
•
•
Check your system for a virus infection.
Uninstall and reinstall the software. Make sure all necessary files are
installed.
•
•
If the problems are intermittent, there may be a loose cable, dirt in the
keyboard (if keyboard input is incorrect), a marginal power supply, or
other random component failures.
If you suspect that a transient voltage spike, power outage, or brownout
might have occurred, reload the software and try running it again.
Symptoms of voltage spikes include a flickering video display, unexpected
system reboots, and the system not responding to user commands.
Note: Random errors in data files: If you are getting
random errors in your data files, they may be getting
corrupted by voltage spikes on your power line. If
you are experiencing any of the above symptoms
that might indicate voltage spikes on the power line,
you may want to install a surge suppressor between
the power outlet and the system power cord.
Devices are not Recognized under Device Manager
(Windows* Operating System)
The Windows(*) operating systems do not include all of the drivers for
the Intel® chipsets, onboard NICs, and other components.
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Hard Drive(s) are not recognized
Check the following:
•
•
Make sure the drive is not disabled in BIOS Setup.
Make sure the drive is connected correctly and that is plugged into the
power supply.
•
•
•
Make sure the drive is compatible.
Make sure you have not exceeded the power budget for the server.
If using SCSI drives, verify that each SCSI ID number is unique on the SCSI
bus. See your drive documentation for details on setting the SCSI ID for
your drives.
•
•
If using ATA drives, verify that the master/slave settings are set correctly.
See your drive documentation for details on setting the master/slave
settings.
If using a RAID configuration with SCSI or SATA drives, make sure the RAID
card is installed correctly.
Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected
Check the following:
•
Make sure the BIOS are configured to allow the CD-ROM to be the first
bootable device.
LED Information
The Acer Altos R710 includes LEDs that can aid in troubleshooting your
system. A table of these LEDs with a description of their use is listed
below.
Name
ID
Function
Location
Color
Blue
Notes
Aid in server
identification
from the back
panel
Controlpanel
and board
rear left cor-
ner
Press ID LED
button or user
Server Man-
agement soft-
ware to turn
on the LED.
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Name
Function
Location
Color
Notes
System
fault
Visible fault
warning
Controlpanel
and board
rear left cor-
ner
Green or
Amber
•
•
Green =
No Fault
Green
Blink =
degraded
•
Amber =
critical
error or
non-
recoverab
le
•
Amber
blink =
non-
critical
Hard
drive
activity
Control panel
Controlpanel
Green
Blinking =
Activity. No
action
required.
Memory
fault 1–6
Identify fail-
ing memory
module
DIMM end
rear of board
Amber
On = Fault
Diagnos-
tic LEDs.
1–4 (LSB,
bit1, bit2,
MSB)
Displays port
80 POST codes
Center back
edge of
board
Each LED
can be
Off,
Green,
Amber,
Red
See the POST
code table
CPU 1 & 2
Fan Fault
Identify fan
failure
Front center
board
Amber
Amber
On = Fault
On = Fault
CPU 1 & 2
Fault
Identify pro-
cessor failure
1” behind
processor
socket
5v
Standby
Identify 5v
standby
power on
state
Front left
board
Amber
On = 5v
standby power
on
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Name
Function
Location
Color
Power
LED
Identify the
power state
of the system
Control Panel
Green
•
Off =
Power is
off (off or
S5)
•
•
On =
Power on
or S0)
Slow
Blink =
Low
power
state (S1 –
S3)
BIOS POST Beep Codes
The table below lists the POST error beep codes. Prior to system video
initialization, the BIOS uses these beep codes to inform users of error
conditions. Please note that not all error conditions are supported by
BIOS beep codes.
POST Error Beep Codes
Number of
Reason for the beeps and action to take
Beeps
1, 2, or 3
Memory error. Reseat the memory or replace the DIMMs
with known good modules.
4 – 7 or 9 – 11
Fatal error indicating a possible serious system problem.
Remove all add-in cards and re-start the system. If the
error still occurs, contact your system manufacturer. If the
beep codes are not generated after the add-in cards are
removed, insert the cards one at a time, booting the sys-
tem between each card addition, until the beeps again
occur to reveal the malfunctioning card.
8
Replace or reseat the system video add-in card. If on-board
video is bing used, the server board may be faulty.
In addition to the beep codes above, additional beep codes are
provided if an Acer® Intelligent Management Module is installed. The
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Acer Management Modules provide the following additional beep
codes.
Error Beep Codes Provided by Acer® Management Modules
Beep Code
1
Reason for the beeps and action to take
Control panel CMOS clear has been initiated.
Processor failure. Reseat or replace the failed processor.
1-5-1-1
1-5-2-1
No processor is installed or the CPU 1 socket is empty.
Reseat or replace the failed processor.
1-5-2-3
Processor configuration error or CPU 1 socket is empty.
Reseat or replace the failed processor. In a two-processor
system, make sure the processors are identical.
1-5-2-4
1-5-4-2
1-5-4-3
1-5-4-4
Front-side bus selects configuration error.
DC power unexpectedly lost.
Chipset control failure.
Power control failure.
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ASM software packages.
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Installing ASM
Acer Server Manager (ASM) consists of the ASM Console and the ASM
Agent. These two components are both required to perform server
management tasks.
System requirements
ASM requires TCP/IP connectivity between the ASM Console and the
ASM Agent.
ASM Agent
•
•
•
•
Altos Server System
Minimum of 128 MB RAM
SCSI/IDE hard drive with at least 100 MB free hard disk space
Windows 2000 server/advanced server, Windows server 2003 web/
standard/Enterprise editions, or Red Hat Linux 9.0 or Red Hat
Enterprise Linux 3.0
ASM Console
•
•
•
•
Intel Pentium III (500 MHz) or higher processor
128 MB of RAM
SCSI/IDE hard drive with at least 100 MB free hard disk space
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/XP/Server/Advanced Server
operating system
•
•
Ethernet card
Windows 2000 professional, Windows XP, Windows 2000 server/
advanced server, Windows server 2003 web/standard/Enterprise
editions, Red Hat Linux 9.0 or Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0
System setup
Make sure that your system meets the requirements listed above
before proceeding. You may also want to change your screen to
800 x 600 resolution or higher for optimum viewing.
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Installing ASM Agent (Windows version)
To install ASM Agent:
1
2
Log in to the managed server using the Administrator account.
Insert the EasyBUILDTM Management CD into the server’s CD-ROM
drive.
The installation sequence will automatically begin.
Select the option for ASM installation.
3
4
The installation wizard will be initialized.
Follow all onscreen instructions to complete installation.
For detailed instructions on installing ASM Agent, refer to the
ASM User’s manual.
ASM Agent will auto-launch as a Windows service after rebooting
the system.
Installing ASM Console (Windows version)
To install ASM Console:
1
Log in to the target Windows-based PC using the Administrator
account.
2
Insert the EasyBUILDTM Management CD into the computer’s
CD-ROM drive.
The installation sequence will automatically begin.
Select the option for ASM installation.
3
4
The installation wizard will be initialized.
Follow all onscreen instructions to complete installation.
For detailed instructions on installing ASM Console, refer to the
ASM User’s manual.
To launch the program, on the Windows taskbar click on the Start
button, point to programs, select Acer Server Manager then click
Acer Server Manager
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Installing ASM Agent (Linux version)
To install the ASM6 Agent on RedHat Linux 9.0
1
2
Insert the ASM6 installation CD into your computer's optical drive.
Mount the CD-ROM drive with "mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom"
command. For more information on mount command and the
options, please refer to RedHat Linux user's guide.
3
4
Change the working directory to ASM6 Linux Agent subdirectory
with the command "cd /mnt/cdrom/LinuxAgent".
Type in the command "./asmsetup install" to install the ASM6
Linux Agent. Follow the prompted installation guide, and you can
install the ASM6 Linux Agent with ease.
5
Umount the CD-ROM Drive with "umount /mnt/cdrom" command.
For detailed instructions on installing ASM Agent on Linux systems,
refer to the ASM User’s manual.
ASM agent will auto-launch demon service after rebooting the
system. There is no Linux version of ASM Console.
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This appendix shows you how to use the
optional rail kit to put your Altos R710
server into a server rack.
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Tool-less rail kit installation
Note: Read the General Safety Information on the other side of
this sheet before attempting installation.
The Slide Rails consist of individual left and right Slide Rails. Details of
the Slide Rails are shown below.
Setting the Multi-Pin Adapters for Rack Type
lThe 10-32 threaded hole in the center of the Multi-Pin Adapter is
for securing during shipping (if desired) and for the attachment of
front panel blanks (if desired).
lThe Slide Rails are shipped with the Multi-Pin Adapters set for
square holes. If your rack has square mounting holes, skip this
section.
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The Multi-Pin Adapters allow the Slide Rails to be used in racks that
have square mounting holes or round mounting holes.
1.On each Slide Rail, reverse the Multi-Pin Adapter position to
match the rack mounting hole type if necessary. Remove the
Multi-Pin Adapter by rotating the Swivel Lock up, pressing the
mounting pins together, and then pulling the adapter from the
Multi-Pin Bracket.
2.Install the Multi-Pin Adapter by pressing the pins together while
inserting adapter into bracket. Multi-Pin Adapter must be fully
locked in bracket. Make certain both mounting pins on Multi-Pin
Adapter are fully engaged in Multi-Pin Bracket, then lock Multi-Pin
Adapter in place using the Swivel Lock.
3.Repeat the above steps for both ends of each Slide Rail.
Installing the Slide Rails into the Rack
1.At all four rack uprights, determine the vertical position in the
rack where the Slide Rails are to be installed. The top-most
mounting hole for a particular Rack Unit (RU) mounting position is
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typically identified by a mark or hole.
Caution! If Slide Rail is mounted in holes which are not vertically
aligned from front to back, the Slide Rail may be damaged and
mounting will not be secure.
2.Noting the holes determined in the previous step, align the
left Slide Rail with its mounting holes.
3.Hold the Slide Rail in desired rack mounting position. At the
rear of Slide Rail, press the Multi-Pin Adapter mounting pins
together and insert the Slide Rail into rack upright.
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4.Making certain the proper mounting holes on rack upright
are selected, repeat the above step at the Slide Rail front
mounting position. Ensure Slide Rail is level.
5.Fully extend the Slide Rail to its fully extended (locked)
position. Press the Slide Extension Release Levers to release
the lock. Move the Slide Rail in and out throughout its entire
range of motion and make certain it does not bind. If binding
is noticed, recheck the mounting positions.
6.Repeat steps 2 through 5 for the right Slide Rail, ensuring
that it is parallel and level with the left Slide Rail.
Installing the Component into the Slide Rails
Note: If optional Cable Management Arm (CMA) is to be installed,
install it now before installing the component. Access to rear of
Slide Rails is required to install the CMA. (See Cable Management
Arm Installation on the other side of this sheet for CMA
installation instructions.)
1.Extend both Slide Rails into the fully extended (locked) position.
2.Align the mounting studs with the Component Mounting
Channels on the Slide Rails.
3.Carefully place the component's mounting studs in the
Component Mounting Channels on the Slide Rails.
Allow the component mounting studs to fully seat in the Component
Mounting Channels. The Component Release Levers (one on each Slide
Rail) pivot out of the way and then back in place when the studs are
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fully engaged in the mounting channels. Ensure that the Component
Release Levers are in locked position.
4.Press and hold the left and right Slide Extension Release Levers
and slowly slide the component and Slide Rails into the fully
retracted position.
Cable Management ARM installation
Note: Read the General Safety Information below before
attempting installation. The Cable Management Arm (CMA)
pivots at its rear mounting position, and slides along its front
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mounting position with the Slide Rail track. An overall view of the
CMA and its details are shown below.
Required Installation Position of the CMA
The CMA can be installed on either the left Slide Rail or right Slide Rail
(the mounting tabs on either end are identical). Regardless of the
selected position, the CMA must be oriented as shown below to
properly function.
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Installing the CMA on the Slide Rails
1.Pull the Slide Rails out to the fully extended (locked) position.
2.Loosely position the CMA in mounting position, noting the
placement requirements specified above.
Note: The CMA is shipped with the Spacer Block not installed.
Install the Spacer Block on the CMA mounting point chosen to be
the rear (pivoting) end of the installed assembly.
3.Place the Spacer Block in mounting position on the end of the
CMA chosen to be the rear (pivoting) end. Attach the CMA (along
with Spacer Block) to the rear of Slide Rail using the captive
thumbscrew.
4.Attach the Anti-sag Bar to the Anti-sag Bar Sliders on the left
and right Slide Rails.
5.At the front (sliding) end of the CMA, fully extend the CMA,
then attach the CMA to the Slide Rail track using the captive
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thumbscrew.
6.Press and hold the left and right Slide Extension Release Levers
and slowly move the Slide Rails throughout their entire range of
motion. Ensure the CMA folds and expands without binding. If
binding is noticed, recheck mounting of CMA as described in
Required Installation Position of the CMA.
Placing and Securing Cabling Within the CMA
1.After installing the component in the Slide Rails, fully extend the
Slide Rails until they lock.
2.Connect all required cables to the component.
3.Place the cables in the cable cutouts and into the cabling
channels.
4.Use the six supplied straps to secure the cables within the cabling
channels.
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5.Press and hold the left and right Slide Extension Release Levers
and slowly slide the component throughout its entire range of
motion to ensure that cabling is not strained or restricting
movement of Slide Rails. Make certain cabling is not pinched when
slides and CMA are in the fully retracted position.
General Safety Information
WARNING! WARNING statements indicate a possible hazard
which, if not avoided, could result in personal injury or death.
Caution! Caution statements indicate a problem or unsafe practice
which, if not avoided, could result in product or property damage.
Note: Note statements provide supplemental information.
WARNING !
•
•
•
•
For complete safety and regulatory information, see your
System Information document.
This Slide Rail kit is intended only for use with components of
1 RU or 2 RU height.
Maximum component weight: 18.2 kg (40 lb.) for 1 RU; 38.6 kg
(85 lb.) for 2 RU.
Installing components in a rack without the front and side
stabilizers could cause the rack to tip over. Always install the
stabilizers before installing components in the rack.
•
•
Always load the rack from the bottom up. Load the heaviest
component in the rack first in the lowest position.
When preparing to install a component in the rack, always
extend the Slide Rails into the locking position, and then slide
the component into the Slide Rail mounting positions.
•
Use caution when pressing the Slide Rail release latches and
sliding the component in or out of the rack; the Slide Rails can
pinch your fingers.
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•
•
If component being installed into Slide Rails exceeds 22.6 kg
(50 lb.), two persons should lift the component into the Slide
Rails.
NEVER use the Slide Rails as a step. Do not stand or sit on the
Slide Rails.!
Caution !Ensure that the position selected for each installed
component allows for proper ventilation of each component.
Consult component documentation as required.
Note: Your system is safety-certified as a free-standing unit and as a
component for use in a rack cabinet using the customer rack kit when
both the rack cabinet and the rack kit were designed for your system.
The installation of your system and rack kit in any other rack cabinet
has not been approved by any safety agency. It is your responsibility to
have the final combination of system and rack kit in a cabinet
evaluated for suitability by a certified safety agency. The manufacturer
disclaims all warranties and liability in connection with such
combinations.
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This appendix shows you how to create
RAID.
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Configuring the SCSI/SCSI RAID HBA
This section briefly shows how to create a RAID 1 (mirror) volume. This
feature requires installation/presence of LSI Logic 20320-R or LSI Logic
22320-R U32 SCSI controllers.
How to use SCSI HBA setup utility
During the Power-On Self Test (POST), press <Ctrl > + <C> to enter the
LSI Logic Configuration Utility.
Loading HBA Default Settings
1
In the LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility, please press F2 and select
Global Properties. Then, select <Restore Defaults>.
2
3
4
5
Press ESC, then select <Save changes then exit this menu>.
Move cursor to <53C1020/1030> and press Enter.
Move cursor to <Restore Defaults> and press Enter.
Press ESC, then select <Save changes then exit this menu>.
How to use SCSI RAID HBA setup utility
How To Create RAID 1 (Mirror) volume with a Hot
Spare Disk
1
In the LSI Logic MPT SCSI Setup Utility, please select <53C1020/
1030> and press Enter.
2
3
Move cursor to <RAID Properties> and press Enter.
In Array Disk field, press Space key to change the hard disk to
[Yes].
Note: In the Array Disk field, if you change settings, you will see
the following messages. Press the DELETE key to erase data.
F3 - keep Data (Create 2 disk array)
Delete - Erase Disk (Create 2 to 6 disk array)
4
In Hot Spare field, press Space key to change the hard disk to [Yes].
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Note: In the Hot Spare field, if you change settings, you will see
the following messages. Press the DELETE key to ignore it.
WARNING: Data on drive will be LOST!
Press DELETE if data loss OK or any other key to cancel.
5
Press ESC, then select <Save changes then exit this menu>.
RAID Volume Initialization
After you create RAID volume and save the changes, the disk controller
will initialize RAID volume automatically. As LSI Logic 20320-R/22320-R
can support background initialization, you don°¶t have to wait for the
initialization to complete. Now, you can exit LSI Logic Configuration
Utility.
Exit and Restart the server
1
Press ESC, then select <Exit the Configuration Utility>. Then, you
will see a [Global properties saved. Hit any key to reboot.]
message.
2
Press a key to reboot system.
MegaRAID Configuration Utility
Turn on the system power. When prompted, press <Ctrl> + <M> to
enter the MegaRAID Configuration Utility. After entering the
MegaRAID Configuration Utility, you will see the Management Menu
on the screen.
Load RAID Card Default Setting
1
Select Objects from Management menu.
2
Select Adapter from Objects. The adapter setting will be shown on
the screen. You can change the setting from this menu.
3
4
Select Factory Default and YES to load the default settings.
Press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> to reboot the server.
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Create RAID1 Volume
1
After the server has rebooted, press <Ctrl> + <M> to enter the
MegaRAID Configuration Utility again.
2
3
Select Configuration from Management Menu.
Select New Configuration from the Configuration menu and select
YES to continue. An array selection window displays the devices
connected to the current controller.
4
Press the arrow keys to choose specific physical drives and press
spacebar to associate the selected drive with the current array. The
indicator for selected drive change from READY to ONLINE A[array
number]-[drive number]. For example, ONLINE A1-2 means disk
drive 2 in array 1.
5
Add 2 drives to current array and press <Enter> to finish creating
current array.
6
7
Press <F10> to configure the logical drives.
The default RAID level for 2 disk drives is RAID1. Just select Accept
to use the default setting and press <Enter> to return to the
ARRAY SELECTION MENU.
8
9
Press <Enter> to end the array configuration.
Select YES to Save Configuration and press any key to return to the
Configure menu.
Assign Hot Spare Disk
1
Select Add/View Configuration from Configuration menu.
2
Press arrow keys to choose specific physical drives and press <F4>
to set the drive as Hot Spare Disk. Select YES to confirm and the
indicator for selected drive change from READY to HOTSP.
3
4
Press <Esc> to end the array configuration.
Select YES to Save Configuration and press any key to return to the
Configure menu.
Initialize RAID Volume
1
Press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu.
2
Select Initialize from Management menu. All logical drives should
be listed under Logical Drives.
3
Press <Spacebar> to select drives for initialization. The selected
drive will be shown in yellow.
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4
After selecting the drives, press <F10> and select YES to start the
initialization process.
5
6
When initialization is complete, press any key to continue.
Press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu.
Save And Exit MegaRAID Configuration Utility
1
When RAID configuration and initialization is complete, press
<Esc> in the Management Menu and select YES to exit the
MegaRAID Configuration Utility.
2
Press <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> to reboot the server. Now you can
start installing an OS on the RAID array.
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This appendix shows you the POST code
checkpoints which are references and
instructions used during the BIOS pre-boot
process.
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BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes
The following table describes the checkpoints and associated
beep codes, if any, that may occur during the POST portion of
the BIOS.
Checkpoint
Code
Beep Code
Description
01h
One short
beep before
boot
02h
Verify Real Mode. If the CPU is in protected
mode, turn on A20 and pulse the reset line,
forcing a shutdown 0.
NOTE: Hook routine should not alter DX,
which holds the powerup CPUID.
03h
04h
Disabel Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMI).
Get CPU type from CPU registers and other
methods.
Save CPU type in NVRAM.
NOTE: Hook routine should not alter DX,
which holds the powerup CPUID.
06h
07h
08h
Initialize system hardware. Reset the DMA
controllers, disable video, clear any pending
interrupts from the real-time clock and
setup port B register.
Disable system ROM shadow and start to
execute ROMEXEC code from the flash part.
This task is pulled into the build only when
the ROMEXEC relocation is installed.
Initialize chipset registers to the Initial POST
Values.
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Checkpoint
Code
Beep Code
Description
09h
Set in-POST flag in CMOS that indicates we
are in POST. If this bit is not cleared by post-
ClearBootFlagJ (AEh), the BIOS on next boot
determines that the current configuration
caused POST to fail and uses default values
for configuration.
Clear the CMOS diagnostic byte (register E).
Check the real-time clock and verify the bat-
tery has not lost power. Checksum the
CMOS and verify it has not been corrupted.
0Ah
0Bh
Initialize CPU registers.
Enable CPU cache. Set bits in CMOS related
to cache.
0Ch
0Eh
0Fh
Set the initial POST values of the cache reg-
isters if not integrated into the chipset.
Set the initial POST values of registers in the
integrated I/O chip.
Enable the local bus IDE as primary or sec-
ondary depending on other drives detected.
10h
11h
Initialize power management.
General dispatcher for alternate register ini-
tialization.
Set initial POST values for other hardware
devices defined in the register tables.
12h
13h
Restore the contents of the CPU control
word whenever the CPU is reset.
Early reset of PCI devices required to disable
bus master. Assumes the presence of a stack
and running from decompressed shadow
memory.
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Checkpoint
Code
Beep Code
Description
14h
Verify that the 8742 keyboard controller is
responding. Send a self-test command to
the 8742 and wait for results. Also read the
switch inputs from the 8742 and write the
keyboard controller command byte.
16h
17h
18h
1-2-2-3
Verify that the ROM BIOS checksums to
zero.
Initialize external cache before autosizing
memory.
Initialize all three of the 8254 timers. Set the
clock timer (0) to binary count, mode 3
(square wave mode), and read/write LSB
then MSB. Initialize the clock timer to zero.
Set the RAM refresh timer (1) to binary
count, mode 2 (Rate Generator), and read/
write LSB only. Set the counter to 12H to
generate the refresh at the proper rate. Set
sound timer (2) to binary count, mode 3,
and read/write LSB, then MSB.
1Ah
Initialize DMA command register with these
settings:
1. Memory to memory disabled
2. Channel 0 hold address disabled
3. Controller enabled
4. Normal timing
5. Fixed priority
6. Late write selection
7. DREQ sense active
8. DACK sense active low
Initialize all 8 DMA channels with these
settings:
1. Single mode
2. Address increment
3. Auto initialization disabled (channel 4 -
Cascade)
4. Verify transfer
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Checkpoint
Code
Beep Code
Description
1Ch
Initialize interrupt controllers for some shut-
downs.
20h
1-3-1-1
1-3-1-3
Verify that DRAM refresh is operating by
polling the refresh bit in PORTB.
22h
24h
28h
Reset the keyboard.
Set segment-register addressibility to 4 GB.
1-3-3-1
Using the table of configurations supplied
by the specific chipset module, test each
DRAM configuration to see if that particular
configuration is valid. Then program the
chipset to its autosized configuration.
Before autosizing, disable all caches and all
shadow RAM.
29h
2Ah
2Ch
2Eh
2Fh
32h
33h
34h
36h
38h
3Ah
1-3-3-2
Initialize the POST Memory Manager.
Zero the first 512K of RAM.
Test 512K base address lines.
Test first 512K of RAM.
1-3-4-1
1-3-4-3
Initialize external cache before shadowing.
Compute CPU speed.
Initialize the Phoenix Dispatch Manager.
CMOS test.
1-4-2-1
Vector to proper shutdown routine.
Shadow the system BIOS.
Autosize external cache and program cache
size for enabling later in POST.
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Checkpoint
Code
Beep Code
Description
3Ch
If CMOS is valid, load chipset registers with
values from CMOS, otherwise load defaults
and display Setup prompt. If Auto Configu-
ration is enabled, always load the chipset
registers with the Setup defaults.
3Dh
Load alternate registers with CMOS values.
Register-table pointers are in the altreg-
table segment.
41h
42h
Initialize extended memory for RomPilot.
Initialize interrupt vectors 0 thru 77h to the
BIOS general interrupt handler.
45h
46h
47h
Initialize all motherboard devices.
Verify the ROM copyright notice
2-1-2-3
Initialize support for I2O by initializing glo-
bal variables used by the I2O code. Pause
POST table processing if a CMOS bit is set
(for debugging).
48h
Verify that the equipment specified in the
CMOS matches the hardware currently
installed. If the monitor type is set to 00
then a video ROM must exist. If the monitor
type is 1 or 2 set the video switch to CGA. If
monitor type 3, set the video switch to
mono. Also specify in the equipment byte
that disk drives are installed. Set appropri-
ate status bits in CMOS or the BDA if config-
uration errors are found.
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Checkpoint
Code
Beep Code
Description
49h
Perform these tasks:
1. Size the PCI bus topology and set bridge
bus numbers
2. Set the system max bus number
3. Write a 0 to the command register of
every PCI device
4. Write a 0 to all 6 base registers in every
PCI device
5. Write a -1 to the status register of every
PCI device
6. Find all IOPs and initialize them.
4Ah
4Bh
Initialize all video adapters in system.
Initialize QuietBoot if it is installed. Enable
both keyboard and timer interrupts (IRQ0
and IRQ1). If your POST tasks require inter-
rupts off, preserve them with a PUSHF and
CLI at the beginning and a POPF at the end.
If you change the PIC, preserve the existing
bits.
4Ch
Shadow video BIOS ROM if specified by
Setup, and CMOS is valid and the previous
boot was OK.
4Eh
4Fh
Display copyright notice.
Initialize MultiBoot. Allocate memory for
old and new MultiBoot history tables.
50h
51h
Display CPU type and speed.
Checksum CMOS and initialize each EISA
slot with data from the initialization data
block.
52h
54h
Verify keyboard reset.
Initialize keystroke clicker if not enabled in
Setup.
55h
Enable USB devices.
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Checkpoint
Code
Beep Code
2-2-3-1
Description
58h
Test for unexpected interrupts. First do an
STI for hot interrupts. Secondly, test the NMI
for an unexpected interrupt. Thirdly, enable
the parity checkers and read from memory,
checking for an unexpected interrupt.
59h
Register POST Display Services, fonts, and
languages with the POST Dispatch Manager.
5Ah
5Bh
5Ch
60h
Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP.”
Disable CPU cache.
Test RAM between 512K and 640K.
Determine and test the amount of extended
memory available. Determine if memory
exists by writing to a few strategic locations
and see if the data can be read back. If so,
perform an address-line test and a RAM test
on the memory. Save the total extended
memory size in the CMOS at cmosExtended.
62h
Perform an address line test on A0 to the
amount of memory available. This test is
dependent on the processor, since the test
will vary depending on the width of mem-
ory (16 or 32 bits). This test will also use A20
as the skew address to prevent corruption
of the system memory.
64h
66h
Jump to UserPatch1. See "The POST Compo-
nent."
Set cache registers to their CMOS values if
CMOS is valid, unless auto configuration is
enabled, in which case load cache registers
from the Setup default table.
67h
Quick initialization of all Application Proces-
sors in a multi-processor system.
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Checkpoint
Code
Beep Code
Description
68h
Enable external cache and CPU cache if
present.
Configure non-cacheable regions if neces-
sary.
NOTE: Hook routine must preserve DX,
which carries the cache size to the Display-
CacheSizeJ routine.
69h
6Ah
Initialize the handler for SMM.
Display external cache size on the screen if it
is non-zero.
NOTE: Hook routine must preserve DX,
which carries the cache size from the cache-
ConfigureJ routine.
6Bh
If CMOS is bad, load Custom Defaults from
flash into CMOS. If successful, reboot.
6Ch
6Eh
Display shadow message.
Display the starting offset of the non-dis-
posable segment of the BIOS.
70h
72h
Check flags in CMOS and in the BIOS data
area for errors detected during POST. Dis-
play error messages on the screen.
Check status bits to see if configuration
problems were detected. If so, display error
messages on the screen.
76h
7Ch
Check status bits for keyboard-related fail-
ures. Display error messages on the screen.
Initialize the hardware interrupt vectors
from 08 to 0F and from 70h to 77h. Also set
the interrupt vectors from 60h to 66h to
zero.
7Dh
Initialize Intelligent System Monitoring.
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Checkpoint
Code
Beep Code
Description
7Eh
The Coprocessor initialization test. Use the
floating point instructions to determine if a
coprocessor exists instead of the ET bit in
CR0.
80h
Disable onboard COM and LPT ports before
testing for presence of external I/O devices.
81h
82h
83h
84h
85h
Run late device initialization routines.
Test and identify RS232 ports.
Configure Fisk Disk Controller.
Test and identify parallel ports.
Display any ESCD read errors and configure
all PnP ISA devices.
86h
Initialize onboard I/O and BDA according to
CMOS and presence of external devices.
87h
88h
89h
8Ah
Initialize motherboard configurable devices.
Initialize interrupt controller.
Enable NMI.
Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area and ini-
tialize the mouse.
8Bh
8Ch
Setup interrupt vector and present bit in
Equipment byte.
Initialize both of the floppy disks and dis-
play an error message if failure was
detected. Check both drives to establish the
appropriate diskette types in the BIOS data
area.
8Fh
Count the number of ATA drives in the sys-
tem and update the number in bdaFdis-
kcount.
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Checkpoint
Code
Beep Code
Description
90h
Initialize hard-disk controller. If the CMOS
RAM is valid and intact, and fixed disks are
defined, call the fixed disk init routine to
intialize the fixed disk system and take over
the appropriate interrupt vectors.
91h
Configure the local bus IDE timing register
based on the drives attached to it.
92h
93h
95h
Jump to UserPatch2.
Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards.
1. Check CMOS for CD-ROM drive present
2. Activate the drive by checking for media
present
3. Check sector 11h (17) for Boot Record Vol-
ume Descriptor
4. Check the boot catalog for validity
5. Pick a boot entry
6. Create a Specification Packet
96h
Reset segment-register addressibility from
4GB to normal 64K by generating a Shut-
down 8.
97h
98h
Create pointer to MP table in Extended
BDA.
1-2
Search for option ROMs. ROM scan the area
from C800h for a length of
BCP_ROM_Scan_Size (or to E000h by
default) on every 2K boundry, looking for
add on cards that need initialization.
99h
9Ah
Check support status for Self-Monitoring
Analysis Reporting Technology (disk-failure
warning).
Shadow miscellaneous ROMs if specified by
Setup and CMOS is valid and the previous
boot was OK.
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195
Checkpoint
Code
Beep Code
Description
9Ch
Set up Power Management. Initiate power -
management state machine.
9Dh
9Eh
9Fh
Initialize Security Engine.
Enable hardware interrupts.
Check the total number of Fast Disks (ATA
and SCSI) and update the bdaFdiskCount.
A0h
A2h
Verify that the system clock is interrupting.
Setup Numlock indicator. Display a message
if key switch is locked.
A4h
A8h
Initialize the typematic rate.
Overwrite the "Press F2 for Setup" prompt
with spaces, erasing it from the screen.
AAh
ACh
Scan the key buffer to see if the F2 key was
struck after keyboard interrupts were
enabled. If an F2 keystroke is found, set a
flag.
Enter SETUP
If (F2 was pressed)
go to SETUP
Else if (errors were found)
display "Press F1 or F2" prompt
if (F2 is pressed)
go to setup
else if (F1 is pressed)
boot
Else boot
AEh
Clear ConfigFailedBit and InPostBit in
CMOS.
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Checkpoint
Code
Beep Code
Description
B0h
Check for errors
If (errors were found)
beep twice
display "F1 or F2" message
if (F2 keystroke) go to SETUP
if (F1 keystroke) go to BOOT
B1h
B2h
Inform RomPilot about the end of POST.
Change status bits in CMOS and/or the BIOS
data area to reflect the fact that POST is
complete.
B4h
B5h
One quick beep.
Turn off <Esc> and <F2> key checking.
IF (VGA adapter is present)
IF (OEM screen is still up)
Note OEM screen is gone.
Fade out OEM screen.
Reset video: clear screen, reset cursor,
reload
DAC.
ENDIF
ENDIF
B6h
If password on boot is enabled, a call is
made to Setup to check password. If the
user does not enter a valid password, Setup
does not return.
B7h
B9h
BAh
Initialize ACPI BIOS.
Clear all screen graphics before booting.
Initialize the SMBios header and sub-struc-
tures.
BCh
BDh
Clear parity-error latch.
Display Boot First menu if MultiBoot is
intstalled.
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197
Checkpoint
Code
Beep Code
Description
BEh
BFh
If BCP option is enabled, clear the screen
before booting.
Check virus and backup reminders. Display
System Summary.
C0h
C1h
C2h
C3h
C4h
C5h
C6h
C7h
C8h
C9h
CAh
Try to boot with INT 19.
Initialize the Post Error Manager.
Write PEM errors.
Display PEM errors.
Initialize system error handler.
PnPnd dual CMOS (optional).
Initialize note dock.
Initialize note dock late.
Force check (optional).
Extended checksum (optional).
Redirect Int 15h to enable target board to
use remote keyboard (PICO BIOS).
CBh
Redirect Int 13h to Memory Technologies
Devices such as ROM, RAM, PCMCIA, and
serial disk (PICO BIOS).
CDh
CEh
Redirect Int 10h to enable target board to
use a remote serial video (PICO BIOS).
Initialize digitizer device and display
installed message if successful.
D2h
Dfh
E0h
Unknown interrupt.
A20 test error.
4-2-4-4
Initialize the chipset.
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Checkpoint
Beep Code
Description
Code
E1h
E2h
E3h
E4h
E5h
E6h
E7h
E8h
E9h
EAh
EBh
ECh
EDh
EEh
EFh
F0h
F1h
F2h
F3h
F4h
F5h
F6h
Initialize the bridge.
Initialize the CPU.
Initialize system timer.
Initialize system I/O.
Check force recovery boot.
Checksum BIOS ROM.
Go to BIOS.
Initialize Multi-Processor
Set huge segment.
Initialize OEM special code.
Initialize PIC and DMA.
Initialize Memory type.
Initialize Memory size.
Shadow Boot Block.
System memory test.
Initialize interrupt vectors.
Initialize Run Time Clock.
Initialize video.
Initialilze System Management Mode.
Output one beep.
Boot to Mini DOS.
Clear Huge Segment.
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199
Checkpoint
Code
Beep Code
Description
F7h
Boot to Full DOS.
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202
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