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Acer R300 Network Card User Manual

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2. ARR HAR HA Er CN2 CN5 CN7 wo z U BT1 Battery CN1 LED board connector CN2 Secondary IDE connector CN3 Primary IDE connector CN4 PSU power supply unit 12V input connector 15 CN5 24 pin ATX power supply connector CN6 USB connector CN7 Slim type FDD connector CN12 ARMC Altos Remote Management Card connector CN13 Wake on LAN connector CN16 Lattice chip not functioning CN17 Gigabit LAN port RJ 45 CN18 Gigabit LAN port RJ 45 CN19 Serial port CN20 Monitor VGA port CN21 SCSI LED connector CPU CPU socket DIMM1 to DIMM slots DIMM4 HFAN1 CPU cooling fan 1 connector HFAN2 CPU cooling fan 2 connector HFAN4 3 pin fan connector JK1 PS 2 keyboard port JK2 PS 2 mouse port JP2 CMOS clear jumper JP3 ASR automatic server restart disable jumper JP4 Boot block jumper JP5 HDD power connector 16 2 System tour JP6 IMB training jumper JP7 12C bus connector LAN1 and Broadcom BCM5703 Gigabit chips LAN2 LED5 Event LED LED6 Power LED P1 PCI slot for debug card purpose only PCI slot 1 and 64 bit 100 MHz PCI X slots 3 3v PCI slot 2 SW1 NMI non maskable interrupt switch SYSTEM FAN3 3 pin fan connector U25 CMIC SL north bridge U26 CSB5 south bridge
3. PEIRO Sharing imita caridad Yes VGA Palette SNOOP ins Disabled Plug and Play Operating System Yes Reset Resource ASSIGNMENTS ii No PCI IRQ Select Auto to let BIOS automatically Auto Setting configure the plug and play devices Manual installed on your system otherwise select Manual Note Refer to the documentation that came with your PCI card for more technical information PCI Slot 1 When you set the PCI IRQ Setting User input PCI Slot 2 parameter to Auto these parameters PCI Slot 3 specify the auto assigned interrupt for each of the PCI devices When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parameter to Manual you need to specify the interrupt that you want to assign for each PCI device installed in your system 84 4 BIOS Setup utility Onboard LAN 1 Onboard LAN 2 When you set the PCI IRQ Setting User input parameter to Auto this parameter specifies the auto assigned interrupt for the onboard LAN controlers installed in your system When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parameter to Manual you need to specify the interrupt that you want to assign for the onboard LAN controllers installed in your system Onboard VGA When you set the PCI IRQ Setting User input parameter to Auto this parameter specifies the auto assigned interrupt for the onboard VGA controller installed in your system When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parameter to Manual you need to sp
4. 4 5 Reinstall the fan blower to the housing 1 Secure it with the screws removed earlier 2 then connect the fan blower cable 3 Replace the system cover 6 41 Removing or installing the hard disk drive To remove or install a hard disk drive 1 Remove the system cover See Removing the system cover on page 35 for more information 2 The system has two hard disk drives located below the CD ROM and floppy drive Refer to the procedures described below to remove a hard disk drive To remove the hard disk drive under the CD ROM drive a Disconnect all cables connected to the CD ROM and hard disk 1 2 3 4 b Remove the screw that holds the CD ROM and hard disk assembly to the housing 5 c Slide 6 then lift up the assembly from the system housing 7 42 3 Upgrading your system To remove the hard disk drive under the floppy disk drive a Disconnect the diskette drive 1 hard disk 2 and power cable 3 connected to the floppy drive and hard disk b c Note To remove the floppy drive cable use your fingers or a flat screw driver to gently lift the cable retainer on the connector a then lift the cable up as shown inset on the figure below Attach the cable retainer to the connector and push it in to connect the floppy disk drive cable b c Remove the screw that holds the diskette drive and hard disk assembly to the housing 4 Slide 5 then lift up the as
5. Power indicator 13 oc USB ports 2 ports 14 Rack mount bracket thumbscrew 12 Rear panel 2 System tour Power cable socket 2 Add on low profile PCI card bracket thumbscrew 3 Fan blower 4 Add on low profile PCI card bracket 5 Add on PCI card bracket 6 Add on PCI card bracket thumbscrew 7 Rear system fan 8 Teal or Serial port turquiose 9 E Black Gigabit LAN 1 port 10 E Black Gigabit LAN 2 port 11 o Blue Monitor VGA port 12 Green PS 2 mouse port 13 Purple PS 2 keyboard port E 13 14 Power supply indicator ba 15 1 System event indicator Internal components 1 Power supply 2 Slim type floppy disk drive top Hard disk drive bottom 3 Slim type CD ROM drive top Hard disk drive bottom 4 DIMM sockets 5 Air baffle 6 Mainboard 14 2 System tour System board Mainboard layout The mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system It should look like the figure shown below m z lt Ma wont nr mE AIN E 30 m IAA CN17 LAN2 LAN1 7 CN20 U35 CN13 JK2 er HFAN4 Em CN12 m PCI SLOT2 U26 PCI SLOT1 P1 DL JE cnz
6. Take note of the vertical rail hole pattern See Vertical mounting hole pattern on page 107 112 Appendix B Altos R300 Rack installation guide 4 Attach the component rails and rack mount bracket to the system with sixteen M4 x L5 metal screws NN 7 P 5 Install Altos R300 into the rack by carefully aligning the inner rails attached to the system with the mounting rails on the rack Slide the system into the rack 1 Secure the system to the rack with two thumbscrews 2 3 1stU 113 6 Attach the cable carrier bracket to the rear of the system using two M4 x L5 metal screws 7 Align then slide the cable carrier to the cable carrier bracket until the release latch clicks 114 Appendix B Altos R300 Rack installation guide 8 Insert the power peripheral and networking cables into the appropriate ports Refer to Basic connections on page 21 for detailed instructions 9 Bundle all cables to the cable carrier using the cable straps 115 To install the system into a two post rack Attach the metal rails to the system with four M4 x L5 metal screws 1 Install Altos R300 into the rack with four M6 x L10 metal screws 2 116 Appendix B Altos R300 Rack installation guide
7. The four DIMM sockets on board accept 256 512 MB and 1 GB DDR Double Data Rate SDRAM DIMMs for a maximum memory capacity of 4 GB Note The mainboard supports PC2100 DDR 266 SDRAM DIMMs Contact your dealer for qualified DIMM vendors Refer to Mainboard layout on page 14 for the location of these DIMM slots in the mainboard Each DDR DIMM socket is independent from the other This independence allows you to install DDR DIMMs with different capacities to form different configurations Note The DDR DIMM has only one notch located on the center of the module Removing a DDR DIMM Before you can install a new DIMM in a socket remove first any previously installed DIMM from that socket 1 Remove the system cover See page 35 for more detailed instructions 2 Locate the DDR DIMM socket on the mainboard 51 3 Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DDR DIMM 1 Gently pull the DDR DIMM out of the socket 2 DIMM1 Note Place your forefingers on the top of the DIMM before pressing the holding clips to gently disengage the DIMM from the socket Installing a DDR DIMM Note The DDR DIMMs must be installed in the following order DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 and DIMM4 Refer to the Mainboard layout on page 14 for the location of the DIMM 1 Locate the DDR DIMM socket on the mainboard 52 3 Upgrading your system 2 Align the DDR DIMM with the socket 1 Press the holdi
8. 79 80 81 82 83 CPU Frequency Memory Settings Power Management Error Log View Event Log Save Settings Restore Settings Load Default Settings Exit Setup Appendix A ASM quick installation guide Installing ASM System requirements System setup Appendix B Altos R300 Rack installation guide System rack installation Vertical mounting hole pattern Screw types used Installing cage nuts Installing the system into the rack To install the system into a four post rack To install the system into a two post rack 86 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 97 99 99 100 103 105 107 108 109 110 110 115 1 System overview The Altos R300 is a 1U high density rack mountable single processor system loaded with a host of new and innovative features The system offers a new standard for flexible productivity ideal for local or wide area networks and multi user server environments Overview The Altos R300 system is a PCI bus based processor system built on an optimized baseboard It comes with a single socket 478 processor slot utilizing an Intel Pentium 4 processor or Intel Celeron processor with the Server Works GC SL core logic chipset consisting of three distinct components CMIC SL CIOBX2 and CSB5 The mainboard also integrates two Broadcom BCM 5703 10 100 1000 Base T Gigabit Ethernet controllers solution for high performance network applications reducing power consumption For expandability the system include
9. DDR 266 SDRAM DIMMs Refer to Mainboard layout on page 14 for the location of these DIMM slots on the mainboard System chipsets Server Works chipset The Server Works GC SL Grand Champion Super Lite chipset is specifically designed to meet the needs of high performance systems It consists of the following components e CMIC SL north bridge is responsible for communication between the processor the memory bus and the IMB inter module bus bus It runs directly to the processor bus at 133MHz and integrates the functions of main memory controller for DDR IMB interface unit runs at 400MHz and connects to ClIOBX2 and one narrow version of IMB Thin IMB connects to South Bridge CSB5 e CIOBX2 I O bridge is a peripheral chip that performs PCI bridging function between the IMB and the 2 PCI X buses e CSB5 south bridge integrates the LPC interface that links super 1 O functions like keyboard and mouse interface floppy disk controller advanced digital data separator serial port on chip 12 mA AT bus drivers one floppy direct drive support and IPM intelligent power management support LAN subsystem Integrated in your system are two Gigabit Ethernet controllers BCM5703 10 100 1000BASE T Ethernet LAN controllers With sophisticated 64 bit PCI component and combination of triple speed Ethernet transceiver the LAN subsystem enables high level command processing and multiple solutions for high performance network
10. Row is Enabled Row is Empty Row is Empty Row is Empty Row is Empty Row is Empty Row is Empty Row is Empty DIMM x Rowx When a memory fault is detected during POST BIOS will disable the faulty DIMM slot on the mainboard and set its parameter to Disabled by user You have to manually set the this parameter to Row is Enabled when a new memory card is installed on the DIMM slot For more instructions on how to remove and install a memory module see page 50 Row is Enabled Disabled by user Row is empty 89 Power Management The Power Management menu allows you to setup various power saving features when the system is in standby or suspend mode The screen below appears when you select Power Management from the main menu Power Management PCI Wake Up AG Lost Recovery ui aanania nia nidi lina Previous State Enabled PCI Wake Up When enabled the onboard local area Enabled network device or add on PCI card activity Disabled wakes up the system from suspend mode AC Lost Defines the power state to resume to after Previous Recovery a system shutdown that is due to a power State failure Disabled When set to Previous State the system will return to the active power state prior to shutdown When set to Disabled the system remains off after a power failure 90 Error Log 4 BIOS Setup utility The Error Log lets you specify the appropriate settings for
11. Sequence Quick Boots aio late Auto Quiet Bots i n Enabled Selective Active Video Onboard Bootup NumLock State On Memory Test Disabled WaitforiFl IFE ici Enabled Configuration Table Enabled Startup Press Enter to access the Startup Sequence Sequence submenu Quick Boot Allows the system to boot faster by Auto skipping some POST Power On Self Test Disabled routines 74 Quiet Boot 4 BIOS Setup utility Enables or disables the Quiet boot function VVhen set to Enabled BIOS setup is in graphical mode and displays only an identification logo during POST and while booting After booting the screen displays the operating system prompt such as DOS or logo such as Windows If any error occurs while booting the system automatically switches to text mode Even if your setting is Enabled you may still switch to text mode while booting by pressing the CTRL ALT ESC key when you see the Press CTRL ALT ESC key to enter setup message on the screen When set to Disabled BIOS setup is in the conventional text mode where you see the system initialization details on the screen Enabled Disabled Select Active Video When set to Auto this parameter allows the system to enable or disable the onboard VGA card Onboard Auto Bootup NumLock Status Allows you to activate the Num Lock function upon booting On Off Memory Test W
12. U27 CIOBX2 I O bridge U35 ATI Rage XL VGA chipset U44 Flash BIOS 17 Disk drives Your system comes with the following disk drives Floppy disk drive Your system s 3 5 inch slim type floppy disk drive can handle 1 44 and 2 88 MB capacity diskettes Floppy diskettes are compact lightweight and easy to carry around Here are some tips on how to take care of your diskettes Always make backup copies of the diskettes that contain important data or program files Keep diskettes away from magnetic fields and sources of heat Avoid removing a diskette from the floppy drive when the drive activity indicator is on Write protect your diskettes to prevent accidental erasure To do this slide the write protect tab to the write protect position 1 o Sliding the write protect tab to the not write protect position 2 will allow you to store and modify data in your diskettes o E h Sii When you put a label on a 3 5 inch diskette make sure that the label is properly attached flat on the surface and within the labeling area area with a slight surface depression on the diskette An improperly attached label may cause a diskette to get stuck in the floppy drive when you are inserting or removing it 18 2 System tour CD ROM drive Your system comes with a slim type CD ROM drive This drive is located on the front panel of your system The CD ROM drive is used to access data on comp
13. Windows 2000 Reset Resource Set this parameter to Yes to avoid IRQ No Assignments conflicts when installing non PnP or PnP Yes ISA cards This clears all resource assignments and allows BIOS to reassign resources to all installed PnP devices the next time the system boots After clearing the resource data the parameter resets to No 86 4 BIOS Setup utility CPU Frequency This parameter displays your CPU s speed and bus frequency Selecting this option displays the screen below CPU Frequency Bus Frequency ia ei diva i Li iaia 100 MHz CPU Frequency Multiplier 20X Processor Speed 2 0 GHz Single Processor MP Table Enabled MP Table Version v 1 4 Hyper Thyreading Technology Enabled Bus Frequency The bus frequency refers to the speed by which data is transferred between internal system components and the CPU or the main memory of the CPU A fast bus allows data to be transferred faster which makes applications run faster CPUFrequency The CPU Bus ratio of the system 20 X Multiplier Processor The processor speed is the speed at Speed which a microprocessor executes instructions Clock speeds are expressed in megahertz MHz with 1 MHz being equal to 1 million cycles per second The faster the clock the more instructions the CPU can execute per second 87 Single Enabling this parameter allows BIOS to Enabled Processor MP create a mul
14. are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company 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 Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet 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 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 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water viii 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 extensi
15. device settings CPU frequency and memory settings The screen below shows the Advanced Setup parameters Advanced Setup Warning Items on the following menus control advanced Hardware Features If they are configured incorrectly the system might malfunction Memory Cache Options PnP PCI Options CPU Frequency Memory Settings 82 4 BIOS Setup utility Memory Cache Options Memory Cache Options allows you to configure the advanced system memory functions Selecting this option displays the screen below Memory Cache Options L1 Gache iaia a ea dea Enabled L2 Cache Enabled Memory at 15 MB 16 MB Reserved for System Level 1 Cache Enables or disables the first level or Enabled internal memory that is the memory Disabled integrated into the CPU Level 2 Cache Enables or disables the second level cache Enabled memory which is incorporated in the CPU Disabled module Memory at 15 Lets you reserve system memory area for System MB 18 MB special ISA Industry Standard Architecture Add on card Reserved for bus cards 83 PnP PCI Options PnP PCI Options allows you to specify the settings for your PCI devices Selecting this option displays the screen below PnP PCI Options PCI IRQ Setting iii ica PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 le ASE AAA aaa td Onboard LAN Tissus assure Onboard LAN 2 ta Onboard VEA ci ili
16. entends desici n IDE CD ROM 1 44 MB 3 5 inch Hard Disk Processor Type Type of processor currently installed in your system Processor Speed Clock speed of the processor currently installed in your system Level 1 Cache Level 2 Cache Total amount of first level cache memory or the internal fast accessed memory size i e the memory integrated into the CPU Total amount of second level cache memory that comes with the CPU The available cache sizes are 256 and 512 KB Diskette Drive A Current system settings for floppy disk drive A IDE Hard Disk Drive 0 Indicates a hard disk type IDE Hard Disk Drive 1 Indicates a hard disk type IDE Hard Disk Drive 2 Indicates a hard disk type 59 IDE Hard Disk Drive 3 Indicates a hard disk type Total Memory Total amount of onboard memory The memory size is automatically detected by BIOS during the POST If you install additional memory the system automatically adjusts this parameter to display the new memory size 60 4 BIOS Setup utility Product Information Product Information menu displays the general data about the system such as the product name BIOS version mainboard ID serial number etc These information are necessary for troubleshooting and may be required when asking for technical support These entries are for your reference only and are not user configurable The screen below shows the Pr
17. same as those in your system The grayed out items on the screens have fixed settings and are not user configurable 57 Configuration Setup Utility main menu Configuration Setup Utility Select options System Summary Product Information Devices and I O Ports Start Options Date and Time System Security Advanced Setup Power Management Error Logs Save Setting Restore Settings Load Default Settings Exit Setup Advanced Setup Utility main menu Advanced Setup Warning Items on the following menus control advanced Hardware Features If they are configured incorrectly the system might malfunction Memory Cache Options PnP PCI Options CPU Frequency Memory Settings In the descriptive table following each of the main menu option screens An asterisk mark indicates that the parameter appears only when you are in the Advanced Level The settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings 58 4 BIOS Setup utility System Summary The System Summary menu displays basic information about the system The screen below appears when you select System Summary from the main menu System Summary Processor Speed Level 1 Cache Level 2 Cache Processor Type Diskette Drive A IDE Hard Disk Drive O IDE Hard Disk Drive 1 IDE Hard Disk Drive 2 IDE Hard Disk Drive 3 gt Total Med ii A RAS ri ire
18. your modem specification therefore before you change the setting of this parameter check the documentation that came with your modem 9600 BPS 19 2 K 38 4 K 57 6 K 115 2 K UART stop bit length The UART universal asynchronous receiver transmitter stop bit length indicates one stop bit will occur after a modem transmitts a serial data to the system 1 Bit UART parity mode There is no parity checking in UART Parity checking refers to the use of parity bits to ensure data has been transmitted accurately None UART data length The data bit length for every serial data transmitted to the system is 8 bits 8 Bit 65 Listed in the table below are the commonly used hot keys You can only activate the key mapping when Console Redirection function is enabled F1 F10 F12 Up Arrow Down Arrow Right Arrow Left Arrow lt Enter gt lt Esc gt lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Esc gt Enter BIOS Setup lt Ctrl gt lt Alt gt lt Del gt Warm Reboot lt Ctrl gt A Adapter SCSI Setup lt Ctrl gt C LSI SCSI Setup lt Ctrl gt M LSI RAID lt Ctrl gt H LSI Web RAID BIOS 66 4 BIOS Setup utility Serial Port Setup The screen below appears when you select the Serial Port Setup parameter from the Devices and I O Ports screen Serial Port Setup Serial Portia aa ii Enabled Serial Port Address 3F8h S
19. 107 Vertical mounting hole pattern The four vertical rails of the system rack contain mounting holes arranged in a manner shown in the figure below m 3rd m 2nd 1st Sy T E E Po EEE AN The system occupies 1U in the rack Count the U positions and hole numbers from the bottom up Note The unit of measurement used in this document is U 1U 1 75 inches or 44 45 mm The total sum of the heights of all components in the rack measured in U cannot exceed the height of the rack For more information refer to the documentation that came with your system rack The distance from the center of two holes with closer spacing to the center of the next pair is equivalent to 1U When installing components you must start your measurement from the center of the two holes with closer spacing Otherwise the screw holes on the component may not match those on the rack 108 Screw types used Appendix B Altos R300 Rack installation guide The following screws are used in the assembly of the Altos R300 system and bundled rack mountable components M4 x L5 e Securing the inner mounting rails to the system e Securing the cable carrier to the cable carrier bracket M4 x L8 Securing the mounting brackets to M4 nut the inner sliding piece M6 x L10 e Securing the cable carrier to the 1255289 rack e Securing the compone
20. Altos R300 User s guide Copyright 2003 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved Altos R300 User s guide Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications This company makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose Record the model number serial number purchase date and place of purchase information in the space provided below The serial number and model number are recorded on the label affixed to your computer All correspondense concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Acer and the Acer Logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc Other company s product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies Notices FCC notice This devic
21. Make sure that the cable is properly connected to the power source and to the power cable socket e No power comes from the grounded power outlet Have an electrician check your power outlet 28 2 System tour 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 29 Turning off your system To turn off your system in Windows on the Windows taskbar click on the Start button select Shut down from the drop down window then click on OK You can then turn off all peripherals connected to your system If you cannot shut down your system press the power button for at least four seconds Quickly pressing the button may put the system in a Suspend mode only Note For other operating systems refer to their documentation 30 2 System tour 3 Upgrading your system This chapter contains basic information about your system board that you will find helpful when performing the instructions of the upgrade process which are also discussed in this chapter 33 Installation precautions Before you install any system component we recommend that yo
22. act discs CDs CDs like diskettes are also compact lightweight and easy to carry around However they are more delicate than diskettes and must be handled with extra care To insert a CD into your system s CD ROM drive 1 Gently press the eject button located on the front panel 2 When the disc tray slides open insert the CD Make sure that the label or title side of the disc is facing upward Caution Hold the disc by the edges to avoid leaving smudges or fingerprints 3 Press the eject button again to close the tray To eject the CD tray e To eject the CD tray when the system is turned on press the CD ROM drive eject button e To eject the CD tray when the system is turned off insert the tip of a pen or a paperclip into the emergency eject hole to pop out the tray To take care of your CDs e Keep your discs in a disk case when not in use to avoid scratches or other damage Any kind of dirt or damage can affect the data on the disc impair the disc lens reader on the CD ROM drive or stop the system from successfully reading the disc e When handling discs always hold them by the edges to avoid smudges or fingerprints e When cleaning discs use a clean dust free cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge Do not wipe in a circular motion 19 e Clean your CD ROM drive periodically You may refer to a cleaning kit for instructions Cleaning kits can be purchased in any computer or elec
23. applications Video subsystem The ATI Rage XL harbors 2D and 3D display capabilities that bring life to multimedia and work applications It also supports hardware DVD decoding With remarkable color depth and high resolution of up to 1280 x 1024 it enhances every visual experience on your system The onboard ATI Rage XL chipset comes with 8 MB SDRAM and supports up to 1280 x 1024 display mode at true color Expansion slot PCI bus The mainboard has two 64 bit 100 MHz PCI X bus slots one onboard and another on riser card Hardware management support The mainboard supports a power management function that conforms to the power saving standards of the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA Energy Star program It also offers Plug and Play features which help save users from configuration problems making the system more user friendly Additional features include hardware support for ASM Acer Server Manager ASM performs server management tasks It detects problems in the CPU thermal condition CPU working voltage detection 12V 5V 3 3V 1 5V and PCI bus utilization calculation It also detects if the CPU fan or the chassis fan malfunctions 1 System overview Features summary The system has the following major components FC PGA Flip Chip Pin Grid Array 478 processor socket that supports e Intel Pentium 4 processor up to 3 06 GHz 533 MHz system bus e Intel Celeron processor up to 2 2 GHz 400 MHz sy
24. e has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the device off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e 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 e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shield cables All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations Notice Peripheral devices Only peripherals input output devices terminals printers etc certified to comply with the Class B limits may be attached to this equipment Operation with noncertified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV rec
25. ecify the interrupt that you want to assign for the onboard VGA controller installed in your system PCI IRQ Sharing Setting this parameter to Yes allows youto Yes assign the same IRQ to two different No devices To disable the feature select No Note If there are no IRQs available to assign for the remaining device function it is recommended that you enable this parameter 85 VGA Palette This parameter permits you to use the Disabled Snoop palette snooping feature if you installed Enabled more than one VGA card in the system The VGA palette snoop function allows the control palette register CPR to manage and update the VGA RAMDAC Digital Analog Converter a color data storage of each VGA card installed in the system The snooping process lets the CPR send a signal to all the VGA cards so that they can update their individual RAMDACS The signal goes through the cards continuously until all RAMDAC data has been updated This allows the display of multiple images on the screen Note Some VGA cards require specific settings for this feature Check your VGA card documentation before setting this parameter Plug and Play When this parameter is set to Yes BIOS No Operating initializes only PnP boot devices such as Yes System SCSI cards When set to No BIOS initializes all PnP boot and non boot devices such as sound cards Note Set this parameter to Yes only if your operating system is Windows 95 98 or
26. ements ASM requires TCP IP connectivity between the ASM Agent ASM Management Server and the ASM Console ASM Agent e Altos Server System e Minimum of 128 MB RAM e SCSI IDE hard drive with at least 100 MB free hard disk space e Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 or Windows 2000 Server Advanced Server operating system ASM Management Server e Altos Server System e Minimum of 128 MB RAM e SCSI IDE hard drive with at least 100 MB free hard disk space e Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 or Windows 2000 Server Advanced Server operating system ASM Console e Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or higher processor e 128 MB of RAM e SCSI IDE hard drive with at least 100 MB free hard disk space e Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional XP Server Advanced Server operating system e Ethernet card 100 Appendix A ASM quick installation guide 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 Installing ASM Agent To install ASM Agent Log in to the managed server using the Administrator account 2 Insert the EasyBUILD Management CD into the server s CD ROM drive The installation sequence will automatically be displayed 3 Select the option for ASM installation The installation wizard will be initialized 4 Follow the installation wizard until you are prompted to choose the proper components you want to
27. ent setting Present allows you to set an Administrator password User Password Secures your system against None unauthorized use User password is Present available only when a Administrator password is set The Present settings allows you to set a User password Password on Select Enabled to activate security Disabled Boot check during POST Enabled Disk Drive The disk drive control feature enables Controller or disables the read write functions of the disk drives This parameter can also control the diskette drive boot function to prevent loading operating systems or other programs from a certain drive while the other drives remain operational 78 4 BIOS Setup utility Floppy Drive Sets the control level of the floppy Normal drive Write Protect All Sectors Write Protect Boot Sectors Disabled Hard Disk Drive Sets the control level of the hard disk Normal drive Present 79 Setting and changing the password To set or change an Administrator User password 1 Enable the Administrator Password or User Password parameter in the System Security menu by pressing the Up or Down arrow key to select Present The corresponding password window appears Administrator Password window Administrator Password Enter your Password twice The password may be up to 7 characters long Enter Password BEBE Enter Password again BENE Set or Change Password User Password w
28. eption 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 system Use conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Notice Canadian users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Remarque l intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada Important safety information Checking the power cords Warning To avoid electrical shock do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC power cord s if they are not the exact type required If a power cord s supplied is not compatible with the AC wall outlet in your region get one that meets the following criteria e The power cord must be properly rated for the AC voltage in your region e The power cord plug cap must have an electrical current rating that is at least 125 of the electrical current rating of the product e The power cord plug cap that plugs into the wall socket outlet must have a grounding type male plug designed
29. for use in your region e The power cord must have safety certifications for your region and shall be marked with the certification markings e The power supply cord s is the main disconnect device to AC power The socket outlet s shall be near the equipment and shall be readily accessible for disconnection Multiple power cords Warning To avoid electrical shock disconnect all AC power cords before accessing system internals Earth grounded socket outlets Warning To avoid electrical shock the system power cord s must be plugged into socket outlet s that is are provided with a suitable earth ground vi Precautionary reminders e Power supply modules Power supply modules have double pole neutral fusing e Ventilation considerations The equipment rack must provide sufficient airflow to the front of the system to maintain proper cooling The rack selected and the ventilation provided must be suitable to the environment in which the system will be used Fans To avoid injury do not touch moving fan blades e Cooling and airflow For proper cooling and airflow always install all access covers before turning on the system Operating the system for longer than five minutes without the covers in place can cause overheating and damage to system components e Temperature limits The operating temperature of the system when installed in the rack must not go below 10 C 50 F or rise above 35 C 95 F Extreme fluctuatio
30. hen set to Enabled this parameter allows the system to perform a RAM test during the POST routine When set to Disabled the system detects only the memory size and bypasses the test routine Note This parameter can only be configured when the Quick Boot parameter is disabled Disabled Enabled Wait for F1 If Error When this item is enabled you will be prompted to press F1 when an error is detected during boot up Enabled Disabled Configuration Table Displays preboot system configuration table when enabled Enabled Disabled Startup Sequence 75 The screen below appears when you select the Startup Sequence parameter from the Start Options screen Startup Sequence First Startup Device Second Startup Device Third Startup Device Fourth Startup Device Diskette Drive CD ROM Hard Disk 0 Disabled First Startup Sets the first device from which the Diskette Drive Device BIOS will attempt to boot up CD ROM Hard Disk Second Sets the device from which the system CD ROM Startup Device will attempt to boot up when the first Hard Disk attempt failed Floppy Third Startup Sets the device from which the system Hard Disk 0 Device will attempt to boot up when the first Floppy and second attempts failed CD ROM Fourth Startup Sets the device from which the system Disabled Device will attempt to boot up when the Enabled first second and
31. indow User Password Enter your Password twice The password may be up to 7 characters long Enter Password RER Enter Password again SITI Set or Change Password 2 Type a password then press Enter The password may consist of up to seven alphanumeric characters Note Be careful when typing your password because the actual characters do not appear on the screen password characters appear as asterisks Retype the password to verify your first entry then press Enter Highlight the Set or Change Password option then press Enter Press Esc to return to the System Security screen nu A W Press Esc to exit Setup The Exit Setup screen appears 80 4 BIOS Setup utility 7 Choose Yes to save your settings and exit Setup Your password will be saved to CMOS Removing a password To remove your Administrator User password 1 Disable the Administrator Password or User Password parameter in the System Security menu by pressing the up or down arrow key to select None Press Esc to return to the System Security menu Press Esc to exit Setup The Exit Setup screen appears 4 Choose Yes to save your settings and exit Setup Your previous password will be removed from CMOS 81 Advanced Setup Caution To avoid damaging the system do not change any settings in the Advanced Setup submenus unless you are a qualified technician The Advanced Setup screen allows you to configure the system memory PCI
32. install Select ASM Agent then click Next 6 Follow all onscreen instructions to complete installation For detailed instructions on installing ASM Agent 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 Management Suite then click ASM Agent Installing ASM Management Server To install ASM Agent 1 Log in to the managed server using the Administrator account 2 Insert the EasyBUILD Management CD into the server s CD ROM drive The installation sequence will automatically be displayed 3 Select the option for ASM installation The installation wizard will be initialized 101 Follow the installation wizard until you are prompted to choose the proper components you want to install Select ASM Management Server then click Next Follow all onscreen instructions to complete installation For detailed instructions on installing ASM Management Server 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 Management Suite then click ASM Management Server Installing ASM Console To install ASM Console 1 Log in to the target Windows based PC using the Administrator account Insert the EasyBUILD Management CD into the system s CD ROM drive The installation sequence will automatically be displayed Select the option for ASM instal
33. king the package contents Basic connections Connecting the PS 2 keyboard Connecting the PS 2 mouse Connecting the VGA monitor Connecting the power cable Connecting option USB devices Network Turning on your system vii O NNDQUUIDSDDSLWW 11 11 12 13 14 14 17 17 18 19 20 20 20 21 21 22 23 24 25 25 26 27 Contents Power on problems Turning off your system 3 Upgrading your system Installation precautions ESD precautions Preinstallation instructions Post installation instructions Opening your system Removing the system cover Replacing the system cover Installing an expansion card To install a PCI card on PCI slot 1 To install a PCI SCSI card on PCI slot 2 Removing or installing the hard disk drive Installing SCSI hard disks Removing and installing the CPU Removing the CPU Installing the CPU Removing and installing memory modules Removing a DDR DIMM Installing a DDR DIMM 4 BIOS Setup utility BIOS Setup utility Entering Setup System Summary Product Information Devices and I O Ports Console Redirection Serial Port Setup USB Setup IDE Primary Master Device IDE Secondary Master Device Start Options Startup Sequence Date and Time System Security Setting and changing the password Removing a password Advanced Setup Memory Cache Options PnP PCI Options 27 29 31 33 33 33 34 35 35 36 37 37 39 41 45 47 47 48 50 50 51 53 55 56 58 60 61 63 66 67 68 71 73 75 76 77
34. lation The installation wizard will be initialized Follow the installation wizard until you are prompted to choose the proper components you want to install Select ASM Console then click Next 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 Management Suite then click ASM Console 102 Appendix A ASM quick installation guide Appendix B Altos R300 Rack installation guide This appendix shows you how to install the Altos R300 on the optional rack mount kit 105 System rack installation Important Observe the electrostatic discharge ESD precautions indicated on page 33 when perfoming the following procedures Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified technician Equipment rack precautions Follow the rack manufacturer s safety and installation instructions for proper rack installation The following additional rack safety installation measures should be considered e Anchor the equipment rack The equipment rack must be anchored to an unmovable suitable support to prevent the rack from falling over when one or more systems are fully extended out of the rack assembly You must also consider the weight of any other devices installed in the rack assembly The equip
35. lect Auto If you know your hard disk type you can enter the setting manually Device Type Indicates a hard disk type device Cylinder Specifies the number of cylinders in User input your hard disk and is automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting Head Specifies the number of heads in your User input hard disk and is automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting 69 Sector Specifies the number of sectorsinyour User input hard disk and is automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting Size Specifies the size of your hard disk User input in MB Hard Disk LBA When set to Auto the BIOS utility Auto Mode automatically detects if the installed Disabled hard disk supports the function If supported it allows you to use a hard disk with a capacity of more than 528 MB This is made possible through the Logical Block Address LBA mode translation However this enhanced IDE feature works only under DOS Windows 3 x Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT 3 5 and above and Windows 2000 Other operating systems require this parameter to be set to Disabled Hard Disk Block Mode Hard Disk 32 bit Access Enhances disk performance Auto depending on the hard disk in use If Disabled you set this parameter to Auto the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk drive suports the Block Mode function If supported it allows data transfer in blocks mul
36. ly loaded system can consume up to 1 619A Deployment of ultra dense 1U servers represent a significant power requirement A simple formula to calculate server power requirements for an installation is Number of servers x 307W maximum power requirements for servers 8 1 System overview Thermal dissipation Altos R300 has the following cooling systems e Three 4 cm CPU fans e One rear chassis fan A fully configured Altos R300 server under maximum workload can produce approximately 900 BTU hr Air temperature measurements around the system may vary as much as 25 C 45 F from front to back Deployment of multiple ultra dense servers will produce a significant amount of heat For example 42 server under maximum workload can generate as much as 37 820 BTU hr 2 System tour This chapter discusses the features and components of your system Instructions on how to set up your system and connect basic and optional peripherals are also explained 11 External and internal structure Front panel 0000000 gt se Pitti Scossccscccosccsoccscsosoesoscsccssossssossossocsscsososss 1 CD ROM drive 2 CD ROM drive indicator 3 CD ROM drive eject button 4 CD ROM drive emergency eject hole 5 Floppy disk drive indicator 6 Floppy disk drive 7 Floppy disk drive eject button 8 A System event indicator 9 Hard disk activity indicator i 10 gt o lt Reset button 11 Power button O 12 il
37. m the main menu Load Default Settings Current Settings will be changed to their default values Press lt Enter gt to continue Press the Enter key Select Yes to load the default settings Select No to ignore the message and return to the BIOS Setup utility main menu 95 Exit Setup Examine the system configuration values When you are satisfied that all the values are correct write them down Store the recorded values in a safe place In the future if the battery loses power or the CMOS chip is damaged you will know what values to enter when you rerun Setup Use the arrow keys to select your response Press the Enter key If you made any changes to the Setup utility the dialog box below is displayed Exit Setup Settings were changed Do you want to save them Yes save and exit the Setup Utility No exit the Setup Utility without saving No return to the Setup Utility Use the arrow keys to select your response Select Yes to save the changes in CMOS Select No to retain the previous configuration values Press the Enter key to exit 96 4 BIOS Setup utility Appendix A ASM quick installation guide This appendix shows you how to install the ASM software package 99 Installing ASM Acer Server Manager ASM consists of the ASM Agent ASM Management Server and ASM Console These components are required to perform server management tasks System requir
38. ment rack must be installed according to the manufacturer s instructions e Main AC power disconnect You are responsible for installing an AC power disconnect for the entire rack unit This main disconnect must be readily accessible and it must be labeled as controlling power to the entire unit not just to the system s e Earth ground the rack installation To avoid the potential for an electrical shock hazard the rack assembly itself must be suitably earth grounded according to your local regional electrical codes This typically will require the rack to have its own separate earth ground We recommend you consult your local approved electrician 106 Appendix B Altos R300 Rack installation guide Elevated Operating Ambient Temperature The maximum operating temperature of the system is 35 C 95 F Careful consideration should be given to installing the system in an environment compatible with the 35 C 95 F maximum ambient temperature Reduced Airflow The amount of airflow required for the safe operation of the equipment should not be compromised when installing the system ina rack Mechanical Loading Exercise care when mounting the system in a rack to avoid any accidents Circuit Overloading Appropriate consideration should be given when connecting the supply circuit to the system to avoid any circuit overload The system nameplate rating should be used when addressing concerns about circuit overload
39. n 34 3 Upgrading your system Post installation instructions Observe the following after installing a system component 1 Seetoitthatall components are installed according to the described step by step instructions 2 Replace any expansion boards or peripheral s that you have previously removed 3 Connect the necessary cables 4 Replace the system cover Turn on the system 35 Opening your system Caution Before you proceed make sure that you have turned off your system and all peripherals connected to it Read the Preinstallation instructions on page 33 Warning DO NOT attempt the procedures in the following sections unless you are confident of your capability to perform them Otherwise ask a service technician for assistance Removing the system cover You need to open your system before you can install additional components 1 Turn off the power to the system unit and unplug all cables 2 Place your system unit on a flat steady surface 3 Turn the thumbscrews counterclockwise to release the cover 1 Hold the cover with both hands and gently pull back the cover to detach it from the housing 2 36 3 Upgrading your system Replacing the system cover Align the cover to the housing frame and then push it back in to slide it back into place 1 Turn the thumbscrews clockwise to secure the cover 2 37 Installing an expansion card This section explains how to install an expansi
40. nd out of the rackmount for maintenance purposes Each mounting rail consists of a fixed outer piece that is screwed onto the mounting bracket with a M4 x L8 metal screw and nut and an inner sliding piece controlled by a steel ball gearing movement 2 Put the component rails aside 111 Install the mounting rails to the rack by the following steps a Install the left mounting rail with the cable carrier first to the rack using five M6 x L10 metal screws and cage nuts see page 109 for instructions on how to install a cage nut The cable carrier is installed overlapping the mounting Note The cable carrier allows you to tie wrap all cables to and from the system As you slide the system in and out of the rack the cable carrier collapses and extends keeping the cables untangled and attached to the system b Install right mounting rail using five M6 x L10 metal screws and cage nuts ow gt 3rd Pl 2nd PA Ist me Le 1st U gt di i 3rd gt Djejolep 1stu Ist Note The system occupies 1U in the rack Count the U positions and hole numbers from the bottom up Secure the mounting bracket on the 1st and the 2nd holes of the 1st U using four M6 x L10 screws Make sure that both mounting rails are at the same level
41. ng clips inward to lock the DDR DIMM in place 2 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 Note The DDR DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation If you insert a DDR DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket you may have inserted it incorrectly Reverse the orientation of the DDR DIMM Reconfiguring the system memory The system automatically detects the amount of memory installed Run the BIOS Setup utility to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of it Refer to 4 BIOS Setup utility on page 53 for more information 4 BIOS Setup utility This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and discusses how to configure the system by changing the settings of the BIOS parameters 55 BIOS Setup utility The BIOS Setup utility is a hardware configuration program built into your system s Basic Input Output System BIOS Since most systems are already properly configured and optimized there is no need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems and get the Run Setup message you will need to run this utility The Setup program loads the configuration values in a battery backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM This memory area is not part of the system RAM which allows configuration data to be retained when power is turned off Note If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages the battery may be bad In this case the system cannot retain configuration val
42. ns in temperature may cause a variety of system problems and safety limits may be broken e Lifting and Moving Do not attempt to lift or move the system by the handles on the power supplies e Systemcovers The system cover is an integral part of this product If you need to open your system to install new components always remember to reinstall the system cover before turning on the system vii Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully Save these instructions for future reference 1 2 10 11 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 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 Slots and openings in the housing and the back or bottom 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 This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you
43. nt rail to the rack e Securing the system components to the rack M6 Cage nut Supports the M6 metal screws for 12J5288 securing system components to the rack M610 Cage nut 00N8709 Supports the M6 metal screws for securing system components to the rack 109 Installing cage nuts Cage nuts are used to secure systems and other components to the vertical rails in the rack To install cage nuts 1 Insert the lower lip of the cage nut over the bottom of the opening at the back of a rail Insert the small end of the cage nut installation tool through the opening in front of the rail and hook the tool over the top lip of the M6 cage nut as shown below Note If the rack s rail has a rounded screw hole you must use the M610 cage nut Push in the cage nut while rotating the tool up and pulling the tool back toward you until the top lip of the cage nut snaps into position Repeat this process to install the other cage nuts in their appropriate locations 110 Appendix B Altos R300 Rack installation guide Installing the system into the rack To install the system into a four post rack 1 Extend the component rail from the mounting rail until the component rail release latch clicks 1 Depress the release latch and slip the component rail out of the mounting rail 2 Do the same thing to the other mounting rail 3 Note The mounting rails allow the system to slide in a
44. oduct Information parameters Product Information System Product Name conc cnnncnnncnnnnnnnn Altos R300 System Serial Number n Baseboard ID a Baseboard Serial No BIOS DA ei a oa oi 02 13 03 BIOS Version idad RO1 A1AO SMBIOS Versioni cpuirara iaia 2 3 System Product Name Official name of the system System Serial Number System s serial number Baseboard ID Mainboard s identification number Baseboard Serial No Mainboard s serial number BIOS Date Release date of the BIOS utlility BIOS Version Version of the BIOS utility SMBIOS Version Version of the SMBIOS SMBIOS System Management BIOS allows you to check your system s hardware without actually opening it up Hardware checking is done via software checkpoints during start up 61 Devices and I O Ports Devices and I O Ports allows you to configure the onboard communication ports and the onboard devices Selecting this option displays the screen below Devices and I O Ports A ONO Enabled Diskette Drive A 1 44MB 3 5 inch USB Floppy Drive Use As Floppy Drive A Floppy Disk Controller Enabled IDE Controller Both Onboard Ethernet Chip1 i Enabled Onboard Ethernet Chip2 Enabled Preboot Execution Environment1 PXE Preboot Execution Environment2 PXE e Console Redirection Serial Por
45. og NO Type Time Status 1 System Reconfigured 12 53 Jan 15 2003 Viewed The View Event Log screen displays the system log event file such as number type time and status 92 4 BIOS Setup utility Save Settings Use this option to save the changes made and close the BIOS setup The dialog box below appears when you select Save Settings from the main menu Save Settings Current Settings will be saved Press lt Enter gt to continue Press the Enter key Select Yes to save settings before exiting the BIOS Setup utility Select No to ignore the message and return to the BIOS Setup utility main menu 93 Restore Settings Use this option to return to the previous configuration settings The dialog box below appears when you select Restore Settings from the main menu Restore Settings Current Settings will be restored Press lt Enter gt to continue Press the Enter key Select Yes to return to the previous configuration settings Select No to ignore the message and return to the BIOS Setup utility main menu 94 4 BIOS Setup utility Load Default Settings Use this option to load the default settings for optimized system configuration When you load the default settings some of the parameters are grayed out with their fixed settings These grayed out parameters are not user configurable The dialog box below appears when you select Load Default Settings fro
46. on Mode Device Type Advanced PIO Mode DMA Transfer Mode aa Auto IDE CD ROM Device Lets you specify the type of hard disk Auto Detection installed in your system User input Mode If you want BIOS to automatically None configure your hard disk select Auto If you know your hard disk type you can enter the setting manually Device Type Indicates a hard disk type device Advanced PIO When set to Auto the BIOS utility Enabled Mode automatically detects if the installed Auto hard disk supports the function Mode 0 If supported it allows for faster data recovery and read write timing that Mode 1 reduces hard disk activity time Mode 2 This results in better hard disk Mode 3 performance Mode 4 To disregard the feature change the Disabled setting to Disabled 72 4 BIOS Setup utility DMA The Ultra DMA and Multi DMA modes Auto Transfer enhance hard disk performance by Multiword Mode increasing the transfer rate However Mode 0 besides enabling these features in the Multiword BIOS Setup both the Ultra DMA and Mode 1 Multi DMA modes require the DMA driver to be loaded Multiword Mode 2 Ultra Mode 0 Ultra Mode 1 Ultra Mode 2 Ultra Mode 3 Ultra Mode 4 Ultra Mode 5 Disabled 73 Start Options Start Options allows you to specify your preferred settings for boot up The screen below appears when you select Start Options from the main menu Start Options e Startup
47. on card The onboard expansion slots support PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect cards Note The BIOS setup automatically detects and assigns resources to the new device applicable only to Plug and Play expansion cards To install a PCI card on PCI slot 1 1 Remove the system cover See Removing the system cover on page 35 for more information 2 Loosen the thumbscrew on the add on card metal bracket 1 then lift up the metal bracket from the housing 2 3 Remove the expansion slot bracket on one side of the metal bracket 38 3 Upgrading your system 4 Align then insert the PCI card into the slot bracket 1 then reinstall the metal bracket onto the housing 2 Secure the metal bracket with the thumbscrew 3 5 Replace the system cover 39 To install a PCI SCSI card on PCI slot 2 1 Remove the system cover See Removing the system cover on page 35 for more information Remove the two screws that hold the fan blower to the housing 1 Disconnect the cable to the fan blower 2 then lift up the fan blower from the housing 3 Loosen the thumbscrew on the add on low profile PCI card metal bracket 1 Flip the latch up to secure the metal bracket to the system housing 2 Remove the expansion slot bracket Slide the PCI SCSI card under the fan then insert the card into the slot bracket 3 3 Upgrading your system 40 Secure the metal bracket with the thumbscrew
48. rial Port R Qi s heiiadata lata iaia 4 Serial Port Enables or disables the serial port Enabled Disabled Serial Port Sets the I O base address of the serial 3F8h Address port 2F8h 3E8h 2E8h Serial Port Sets the IRQ interrupt request 4 IRQ channel of the serial port 11 67 USB Setup The screen below appears when you select the USB Setup parameter from the Devices and I O Ports screen USB Setup USB SUPPO cease iba Enabled USB Keyboard Mouse Support Disabled USB Support Enables or disables the on chip USB Enabled Disabled USB Enables or disables the USB keyboard Disabled Keyboard or mouse driver on the onboard BIOS Enabled Mouse The keyboard mouse driver simulates Support legacy keyboard mouse commands and lets you use a USB keyboard mouse during POST or after boot if you don t have a USB driver in the operating system 68 IDE Primary Master Device 4 BIOS Setup utility The screen below appears when you select any of the the IDE drive parameters from the Devices and I O Ports screen IDE Primary Master Device Device Detection Mode Device Type Hard Disk LBA Mode Hard Disk Block Mode Hard Disk 32 Bit Access Advanced PIO Mode DMA Transfer Mode Device Lets you specify the type of hard disk Auto Detection installed in your system If you want User input Mode BIOS to automatically configure this None hard disk se
49. s two 64 bit 100 MHz PCI X bus slots and four DIMM slots that allow memory installation up to a maximum capacity of 4 GB For connectivity the mainboard provides two USB Universal Serial Bus connectors PS 2 interfaces for both mouse and keyboard one UART serial port one monitor port and two LAN ports For media storage Altos R300 supports one slim type CD ROM drive one slim type floppy disk drive and a hard disk drive The system is fully compatible with Windows 2000 Server SCO OpenServer 5 0 6 Unixware 7 1 1 NetWare 6 and Red Hat Linux 8 Processors The Intel Pentium 4 processor implements a new scalable system bus protocol The system bus uses SST Source Synchronous Transfer of addresses and data to improve performance for servers or workstations With its on die 512 KB level two L2 cache implementing the Advanced Transfer Cache Architecture the Intel Pentium 4 processor delivers higher performance than previous Pentium III processors while maintaining binary compatibility with all previous Intel Architecture processors The mainboard supports FSB front side bus speed up to 533 MHz 4 1 System overview Memory The four DIMM sockets on board accept 256 512 MB or 1 GB DDR Double Data Rate SDRAM for a maximum memory capacity of up to 4GB For data integrity the default setting for the ECC error correcting code function of the memory system in BIOS is enabled Note The mainboard supports PC2100
50. sembly from the system housing 6 43 3 Remove the four screws that hold the hard disk to the disk frame 1 and pull out the hard disk drive 2 Keep the screws for later use 4 Install a new hard disk drive 1 and secure it with the four screws removed earlier 2 5 After installing the new hard disk drive reinstall it back in its proper location To install the CD ROM and hard disk drive assembly a Slide the CD ROM and hard disk drive assembly into the housing 1 2 then secure it with the screw removed earlier 3 44 3 Upgrading your system b Connect all cables 4 5 6 7 To install a floppy disk drive and hard disk drive assembly a Slide the floppy disk drive and hard disk assembly into the housing 1 2 then secure it with the screw removed earlier 3 b Connect all cables 4 5 6 Note Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard 6 Replace the system cover Installing SCSI hard disks Note Before you install a SCSI hard disk in your system you need to install a SCSI controller card The SCSI controller card shown in the illustration below is for your reference only The actual system may not be bundled with a SCSI adapter card For more instructions on how to install a SCSI card to your system refer to page 39 To install two SCSI hard disks 1 Remove the system cover See Removing the s
51. stem bus or above Server Works GC SL chipset which includes the north south and I O bridge Onboard dual Broadcom BCM 5703 10 100 1000 Base T Gigabit Ethernet controllers Four DIMM sockets that accept 256 512 MB and 1 GB DDR 266 SDRAM DIMMs for a maximum memory capacity of 4 GB Storage support for e One slim type CD ROM drive e One slim type floppy disk drive Two 64 bit 100 MHz PCI X slots NS PC87414 ICK Super I O chipset ATI Rage XL video chipset System clock calendar with battery backup Auxiliary power connector for ATX power supply Advanced Server Management ASM controller chipsets External ports e 2 USB ports front e Serial port e PS 2 compatible keyboard port e 2LAN ports RJ 45 e PS 2 compatible mouse port e Monitor VGA port Weight The table below lists the weight of individual components used in the deployment of this system in third party racks Fully configured system 13 kg 28 6 lbs with rack mount kit Rack mount kit 3 1kg 6 82 Ibs CPU and heat sink 0 6 kg 1 32 lbs Hard disk drive 1kg 2 2 lbs Power supply module 1 3 kg 2 86 lbs Floppy disk drive 0 16 kg 0 35 lbs CD ROM drive 0 3 kg 0 66 Ibs PCI card 0 04 0 4 kg 0 09 0 88 Ibs Power consumption The server power supply is rated for a maximum 200W DC output Maximum input AC power consumption is approximately 307W e Using 110V AC power a fully loaded system can consume up to 2 944A e Using 200V AC power a ful
52. stem tour Network You can connect your system to a Local Area Network LAN using a network cable To do so simply plug the network cable into either of the two network ports ay black port located on the rear panel of your system Note Consult your operating system manual for information on how to configure your network 27 Turning on your system After making sure that you have set up the system properly and connected all the required cables you can now power on your system To power on the system press the power button on the front panel The system starts up and displays a welcome message After that a series of power on self test POST messages appears The POST messages indicate if the system is running properly or not Note If the system does not turn on or boot after pressing the power button go to the next section for the possible causes of the boot failure Aside from the POST messages you can determine if the system is in good condition by checking if the following occurred e Power indicator on the front panel lights up green e Num Lock Caps Lock and Scroll Lock indicators on the keyboard light up 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 e 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
53. such that the amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised 3 Mechanical loading Mounting of the equipment in the rack shall be such that a hazardous condition is not achieved due to uneven mechanical loading 4 Circuit overloading Consideration should be given to connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that overloading circuits may have on overcurrent protection and supply wiring Appropriate consideration of the equipment nameplate rating should be used when addressing this concern 5 Reliable earthing Reliable earthing of the rack mounted equipment should be maintained Laser compliance statement The CD ROM drive in this system 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 Notices FCC notice Important safety information Important safety instructions Important installation instructions Laser compliance statement 1 System overview Overview Processors Memory System chipsets Expansion slot Hardware management support Features summary Weight Power consumption Thermal dissipation 2 System tour External and internal structure Front panel Rear panel Internal components System board Mainboard layout Disk drives Floppy disk drive CD ROM drive Hard disk drive Preinstallation requirements Selecting a site Chec
54. t Setup USB Setup IDE Primary Master Device IDE Primary Slave Device IDE Secondary Master Device IDE Secondary Slave Device PS 2 Mouse Enables or disables the onboard Enabled PS 2 mouse controller Disabled Diskette Drive A Indicates the floppy disk drive 1 44 MB 3 5 inch type None 360 KB 5 25 inch 1 2 MB 5 25 inch 720 KB 3 5 inch 2 88 MB 3 5 inch USB Floppy Sets the default USB floppy disk Floppy Drive A Drive Use As drive Normal 62 4 BIOS Setup utility Floppy Disk Enables or disables the onboard Enabled Controller floppy disk drive controller Disabled IDE Controller Enables or disables the onboard Both IDE controller Disabled Primary Onboard Enables or disables the first Enabled Ethernet Chip 1 onboard network feature Disabled Onboard Enables or disables the second Enabled Ethernet Chip 2 onboard network feature Disabled Preboot When enabled allows you to boot Enabled Execution PXE server from LAN port 1 Disabled Environment 1 PXE Preboot When enabled allows you to boot Enabled Execution PXE server from LAN port 2 Disabled Environment 2 PXE Console Press Enter to access the Console Redirection Redirection submenu Serial Port Press Enter to access the Serial Setup Port Setup submenu USB Setup Press Enter to access the USB Setup submenu IDE Primary Press Enter to access the IDE Master Device Primary Master Device submenu IDE Primar
55. the system s event handling function The system event log enables you to record and monitor events that occur in the system The screen below appears when you select Event Log from the main menu Event Log Event Logging Clear All Event LOGs i Disabled e View Event Log BIOS POST Event Logging Enabled ECC Event Logging Enabled PCI Device Event Logging Enabled Enabled Event Logging Enables or disables the event logging Enabled function of the system Disabled Clear All Event When this item is set to Enabled the event Disabled Logs log is cleared and this parameter is set to Enabled Disabled for the next system bootup View Event Press Enter to access the View Event Log Log submenu BIOS POST BIOS checks the bad processors and Enabled Event Logging memory modules during the POST process Disabled When this parameter is enabled it will make a log for POST error ECC Event ECC Error Correcting Code tests the Enabled Logging accuracy of data as it passes in and out of Disabled memory When this parameter is enabled single bit and multi bit memory errors will be recorded in the event log 91 PCI Event When this parameter is enabled any PCI Enabled Logging device error will be recorded in the event Disabled log View Event Log The screen below appears when you select the View Event Log parameter from the Event Log screen View Event L
56. these steps to remove a CPU 1 Remove the system cover See page 35 for more detailed instructions 2 Remove the air baffle by lifting it up 1 then sliding it to the direction shown below 2 3 Locate the CPU socket on the mainboard Warning The heatsink may feel hot after long period of usage It is recommended to allow a few minutes of cooling period before attempting the upgrade 48 3 Upgrading your system 4 Loosen the two screws that hold the heatsink to the heatsink base 1 then flip the clips outward 2 Remove the heatsink 3 Gently press the socket lever down and slightly outward 4 then pull it up to a 90 angle 5 Carefully remove the CPU 6 Installing the CPU Before you proceed make sure that there is no CPU installed in the CPU socket Follow the steps below to install a CPU 1 Locate the CPU socket on the mainboard 2 Raise the socket lever up to a 90 angle 49 Align the the new CPU into its socket 1 Make sure that pin 1 indicated by a notched corner of the CPU connects to hole 1 of the socket 2 Press down the socket lever to lock the new CPU into the socket 3 Place the heatsink on top of the CPU 4 Secure the clips 5 then tighten the screws to secure the assembly 6 Align the air baffle to the housing 1 then gently push it into place 2 Replace the system cover 50 3 Upgrading your system Removing and installing memory modules
57. third attempts failed 76 4 BIOS Setup utility Date and Time The real time clock keeps the system date and time After setting the date and time you do not need to enter them every time you turn on the system As long as the internal battery remains good approximately seven years and connected the clock continues to keep the date and time accurately even when the power is off Selecting this option displays the screen below Date and Time Date MM DD YYY Yen ear 01 28 2003 Mer ia n ii HH MM SS Date Set the date following the weekday month day year format Valid values for month day and year are Month 01 to 12 Day 1 to 31 Year 1980 to 2079 Time Set the time following the hour minute second format Valid values for hour minute and second are Hour 00 to 23 Minute 00 to 59 Second 00 to 59 77 System Security The System Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords The screen below appears when you select System Security from the main menu System Security Administrator Password None User Password Password on Boot Disk Drive Controller Floppy DAVE ita AAA a Normal Hard DISK Drives s c sccatseciccecsstcessatadvsaatecsiencasezessecanseacicbeadevieates Normal Administrator Prevents unauthorized access to the None Password BIOS Setup utility The Pres
58. tiple sectors at a rate of 256 bytes per cycle Improves system performance by Enabled allowing the use of the 32 bit hard Disabled disk access This enhanced IDE feature works only under DOS Windows 3 x Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows NT Windows 2000 and Novell Netware If your software or hard disk does not support this function set this parameter to Disabled 70 4 BIOS Setup utility Advanced PIO Mode DMA Transfer Mode When set to Auto the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed hard disk supports the function If supported it allows for faster data recovery and read write timing that reduces hard disk activity time This results in better hard disk performance To disregard this feature change the setting to Disabled The Ultra DMA and Multi DMA modes enhance hard disk performance by increasing the transfer rate However besides enabling these features in the BIOS Setup both the Ultra DMA and Multi DMA modes require the DMA driver to be loaded Enabled Auto Mode 0 Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4 Disabled Auto Multiword Mode 0 Multiword Mode 1 Multiword Mode 2 Ultra Mode 0 Ultra Mode 1 Ultra Mode 2 Ultra Mode 3 Ultra Mode 4 Ultra Mode 5 Disabled IDE Secondary Master Device 71 The screen below appears when you select any of the the IDE drive parameters from the Devices and I O Ports screen IDE Secondary Master Device Device Detecti
59. tiprocessor MP table for Disabled Table Windows NT use In a single processor system running Windows NT you may disable this parameter to enhance system performance If you install another CPU for a dual system enable this parameter then reinstall Windows NT In cases when this parameter is enabled before installing Windows NT in a single processor system you may upgrade to a multiprocessor system without reinstalling Windows NT MP Table This parameter allows you to choose V1 4 Version the version of the multiprocessor speci V1 1 fications Hyper Enables or disables the hyperthread Enabled Threading ing function of the processor Disabled Technology When enabled one physical processor acts as two logical processors by threading two sets of data instruc tions in parallel streams of processing The processor can then simultaneously manage incoming data from different applications without losing track of the data processing status of each Note When a processor does not sup port the Hyper Threading feature this parameter will be grayed out 88 Memory Settings 4 BIOS Setup utility This parameter allows you to configure the memory sockets when a memory fault is detected by your system Selecting this option displays the screen below Memory Settings DIMMI ROW Os iii i DIMM1 Row 2 DIMM2 Row 1 DIMM2 Row 3 DIMM3 Row 4 DIMMS ROW Oi Lana AL afelio ea DIMM4 Row 5 DIMM4 Row 7
60. to either of the USB ports located on the front panel of your system 22 2 System tour Connecting the PS 2 mouse Plug the PS 2 mouse cable into the PS 2 mouse port green port located on the rear panel of your system Note If you are using a USB mouse plug the mouse cable into either of the USB ports located on the front panel of your system 23 Connecting the VGA monitor To connect the VGA monitor simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor VGA port O blue port located on the rear panel of your system 24 2 System tour Connecting the power cable Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of your system Then plug the other end of the power cable into a power outlet Connecting option USB devices Universal Serial Bus USB is a serial bus design that is capable of cascading low medium speed peripherals less than 12 Mbps such as a keyboard mouse joystick scanner printer and modem With USB complex cable connections can be eliminated Your system comes with two USB ports located on the front panel These ports allow you to connect additional serial devices to your system without using up its system resources To connect a USB device simply plug the device cable into either USB port lt gt black port located on the front panel of your system Note Some USB devices have a built in USB port which allows you to daisy chain other devices 26 2 Sy
61. tronics shop Hard disk drive Your system can support two high capacity Enhanced IDE E IDE hard disk For instructions on how to upgrade or replace your hard disk refer to page 41 20 2 System tour 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 e Near a grounded power outlet e Clean and dust free e Sturdy surface free from vibration e Well ventilated and away from sources of heat e 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 e Altos R300 system e Altos R300 User s guide e Acer EasyBUILD e Altos R300 accessory box If any of the above items are damaged or missing contact your dealer immediately Save the boxes and packing materials for future use 21 Basic connections The system unit PS 2 keyboard PS 2 mouse and monitor constitute the basic system Before connecting any other peripherals connect these peripherals first to test if the system is running properly Connecting the PS 2 keyboard Plug the PS 2 keyboard cable into the PS 2 keyboard port purple port located on the rear panel of your system Note If you are using a USB keyboard plug the keyboard cable in
62. u read the following sections These sections contain important ESD precautions along with preinstallation and post installation instructions ESD precautions Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage your processor disk drives expansion boards and other components Always observe the following precautions before you install a system component 1 Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it 2 Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the system before handling components If a wrist strap is not available maintain contact with the system throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following before you install any component 1 Turn off your system and all the peripherals connected to it 2 Unplug all cables from the power outlets 3 Open your system according to the instructions on page 33 4 Follow the ESD precautions described above when handling a system 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 wish to install Warning Failure to properly turn off the system before you start installing components may cause serious damage Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technicia
63. ues in CMOS Ask a qualified technician for assistance Before you run Setup make sure that you have saved all open files The system reboots immediately after you exit Setup 56 4 BIOS Setup utility Entering Setup Power on the system to start the system POST Power On Self Test process While booting press the key combination Ctrl Alt Esc simultaneously The Configuration Setup Utility main menu will appear Note You must press Ctrl Alt Esc while the system is booting This key combination does not work during any other time The system supports two Setup Utility levels Configuration and Advanced If you are an advanced user you may want to check the detailed configuration of your system Detailed system configurations are contained in the Advanced Level To view the Advanced Level press F8 while viewing the Configuration Setup Utility main menu The Key Help Guide press lt Alt H gt to activate shows you how to move around the BIOS setup screen e Use the Up and Down arrow keys to move around the Setup Utility screen e Use the Left and Right arrow keys to move to the next page or to return to the previous page if the setup screen has more than one page available e Use the Page Up Page Down or keys to select the options if they are available e Press Esc to return to the Main menu Note The parameters on the screens shown in this User s guide display default system values These values may not be the
64. ve work by a qualified service personnel to restore the product to normal condition e Ifthe product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance indicating a need for service 12 Replace the battery with the same type as the product s battery we recommend Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion Refer battery replacement to a qualified service personnel 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 Important installation instructions Since Altos R300 is also considered to be rack mountable instructions addressing suitable installation of the equipment in a rack are required to be supplied by the equipment manufacturer Through the use of simple statements in the installation instructions the following general hazards shall be addressed These potential hazards are considered common to most rack installations 1 Elevated operating ambient temperature The details should be provided so that consideration shall be given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with the manufacturer s maximum rated ambient temperature 35 C 95 F 2 Reduced air flow Installation of the equipment in a rack shall be
65. y Slave Device Press Enter to access the IDE Primary Slave Device submenu IDE Secondary Master Device Press Enter to access the IDE Secondary Master Device submenu IDE Secondary Slave Device Press Enter to access the IDE Secondary Slave Device submenu 63 Console Redirection The screen below appears when you select the Console Redirection parameter from the Devices and I O Ports screen Console Redirection Serial POE iaa aan COM1 COM Port Baud Rate 19200 BPS UART stop bit length 1 Bit UART parity mode None UART data length 8 Bit Console Enables or disables the BIOS console Disabled Redirection redirection during system boot up It Enabled utilizes a null modem that allows you to remotely monitor and analyze a server condition update system BIOS settings and quickly restore the system to normal operation via local site or remote console Console redirection aims to maximize server uptime bring the benefit of higher productivity and lower server ownership costs The control keys for remote station management are listed on page 65 Connection Supports null modem connection via Null Modem over serial port Serial Port Selects the serial port to be used for COM1 connecting to the console Disabled 64 4 BIOS Setup utility COM Port Baud Rate This parameter lets you set the transfer rate of the COM port The parameter setting depends on
66. ystem cover on page 35 for more information 2 Configure the jumper settings SCSI ID and terminators Note Refer to the SCSI hard disk documentation for more information 3 Install the SCSI hard disks to your system following the instruction on page 43 4 Locate the SCSI controller card on the mainboard Remove the fan blower See page 39 step 2 for more information Note If you want to connect more than one SCSI hard disks in a daisy chain fashion you may need a SCSI terminator SCSI terminators are usually installed at the end of the SCSI cables to let fast signals be passed without distortion 6 Plug one end of the SCSI cable to the SCSI controller card connector 1 Route the cable along the side of the mainboard and air baffle Connect the second SCSI cable to the first SCSI hard disk connector 2 Connect the last SCSI cable to the SCSI hard disk connector 3 then attach a terminator to the end of the SCSI cable 4 3 Upgrading your system 46 Reinstall the fan blower 7 8 Replace the system cover 47 Removing and installing the CPU The mainboard supports Intel Pentium 4 processor running at 533 MHz to 3 06 GHz or Intel Celeron processor running at 400 MHz to 2 2 GHz and future generations of Celeron CPUs Caution Always observe the ESD precautions when installing or removing a system component Refer to the Installation precautions on page 33 Removing the CPU Follow

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