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AA G610.book Page ii Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM Copyright © 2001 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved. Acer Altos G610 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.
AA G610.book Page iii Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM iii Notices FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
AA G610.book Page iv Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM iv 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.
AA G610.book Page v Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM v 7 Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord. 8 If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.
AA G610.book Page vi Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM vi 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). Laser compliance statement The CD-ROM drive in this computer is a laser product. The CD-ROM drive’s classification label (shown below) is located on the drive.
Notices FCC notice Important safety instructions Laser compliance statement iii iii iv vi 1 System overview 1 Overview Processors Memory System chipsets Expansion slots Hardware management support Features summary 3 3 4 4 6 6 7 2 System tour External and internal structure Front panel Rear panel Internal components Keyboard Mouse Disk drives 3.
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AA G610.book Page 2 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM The Acer Altos G610 server model is a powerful dual-processor system loaded with a host of new and innovative features. The system offers a new standard for flexible productivity ideal for local or wide area networks and multiuser server environments.
AA G610.book Page 3 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 3 Overview The Acer Altos G610 server model utilizes a PCI bus based dualprocessor mainboard built on an ATX baseboard. It comes with two FC-PGA (Flip-Chip Pin-Grip Array) processor sockets that support an Intel® Pentium® III processor running at 933 MHz and 1 GHz or an Intel Pentium III processor running at 512K 1.13 and 1.26 GHz. The processor is integrated with the Server Works LE III north and south bridge chipsets.
AA G610.book Page 4 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 4 1 System overview Memory The four DIMM sockets on board accept four 1024-MB registered SDRAM DIMMs for a maximum memory capacity of 4 GB. For data integrity, the default setting of the ECC (error correcting code) function of the memory system in BIOS is enabled. Refer to “IPMI Configuration” on page 107 for more information on this BIOS parameter. Note: The SDRAM module should work under 3.3 volts only; 5-volt memory devices are not supported.
AA G610.book Page 5 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 5 SCSI subsystem The dual-channel AIC-7899 single-chip host adapter delivers Ultra 160/m SCSI data transfer rates which double the Ultra-2 SCSI data transfer rate up to 160 MByte/s. With two channels, it delivers a total of 320 MByte/s bandwidth. In addition, the AIC-7899 features a 66 MHz, 64-bit PCI interface that supports zero wait-state memory which also operates on 33 MHz, 32-bit PCI buses.
AA G610.book Page 6 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 6 1 System overview Expansion slots PCI bus The system board has six PCI bus slots contained in two PCI segments: • Four 64-bit/33 MHz PCI bus slots (PCI slots 1 to 4) • Two 32-bit/33 MHz PCI bus slots (PCI slots 5 to 6) The PCI bus is the key interface that communicates between the north and the south bridge. Hardware management support The mainboard supports a power management function that conforms to the power saving standards of the U.S.
AA G610.book Page 7 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 7 Features summary The mainboard has the following major components: • Two FC-PGA processor sockets that support an Intel Pentium III processor running at 933 Mhz and 1 GHz or an Intel Pentium III processor running at 512K 1.13 and 1.
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AA G610.book Page 10 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 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.
AA G610.book Page 11 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 11 External and internal structure Front panel Note: One pair of system keys are hung inside the front panel door. Additional duplicate keys can be found at the back of the system. No.
AA G610.book Page 12 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 12 2 System tour No. Item 3 System status indicator 4 Keylock 5 Front panel door Rear panel No.
AA G610.book Page 13 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 13 No. Item 3 Housing fan 4 I/O connectors (color-coded) 5 Expansion slots Internal components No.
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AA G610.book Page 15 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 15 Keyboard Your system comes with a PS/2 keyboard. The keyboard has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys. No. Component Function 1 Function keys (F1 - F12) Access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Setup utility. 2 Scroll Lock When activated, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up arrow or down arrow respectively.
AA G610.book Page 16 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 16 2 System tour No. Component Function 4 Cursor keys Also called the arrow keys. These keys let you move the cursor around the screen. They serve the same function as the arrow keys on the numeric pad when the Num Lock is toggled off. 5 Application key Opens the applications context menu (same function as clicking the right button of the mouse). 6 Palm rest Provides a comfortable place to rest your hands while typing.
AA G610.book Page 17 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 17 Mouse Your PS/2 mouse has one ratchet wheel and two buttons: a left button and a right button. Quickly pressing and releasing the buttons is called clicking. Sometimes, you will need to do a double-click (clicking the same button twice quickly) or a right-click (clicking the right button quickly). The ratchet wheel in between the two buttons is added to provide easier scrolling capability.
AA G610.book Page 18 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 18 2 System tour Disk drives Your system comes with the following disk drives: 3.5-inch floppy drive Your system’s 3.5-inch floppy drive can handle 720-KB, 1.2, 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.
AA G610.book Page 19 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 19 CD-ROM drive Your system comes with a CD-ROM drive. This drive is located on the front panel of your system. The CD-ROM drive allows you to play different types of compact discs (CDs) and video 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.
AA G610.book Page 20 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 20 2 System tour Setting up your system Preinstallation requirements Selecting a site Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for the system for maximum efficiency.
AA G610.book Page 21 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 21 Basic connections The system unit, keyboard, 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 plug the keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port (purple) located on the rear panel of your system.
AA G610.book Page 22 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 22 2 System tour Connecting the PS/2 mouse Plug the PS/2 mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port located on the rear panel of your system. (green port) Note: If you are using a USB mouse, plug the USB mouse cable into either USB ports (black ports) located on the rear panel of your system.
AA G610.book Page 23 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 23 Connecting the VGA monitor To connect the VGA monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor/VGA port system.
AA G610.book Page 24 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 24 2 System tour Connecting to the network You can connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable. To do so, simply plug the network cable into the network port (gray port) located on the rear panel of your system. Note: Consult your operating system manual for information on how to configure your network setup.
AA G610.book Page 25 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 25 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. The figure below shows a complete connection of the whole system.
AA G610.book Page 26 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 26 2 System tour 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 well or not.
AA G610.book Page 27 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 27 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.
AA G610.book Page 28 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 28 2 System tour Turning off your system To turn off your computer, on the Windows taskbar click on the Start button, point to Shut Down..., select Shut down from the drop-down window then click on OK. You can then turn off all peripherals connected to your computer. If you cannot shut down your computer, press the power button for at least four seconds. Quickly pressing the button may put the computer in a Suspend mode only.
AA G610.book Page 29 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 29 Connecting options Printer Your system supports serial, parallel and USB printers. To connect a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel/ printer port system. (burgundy port) located on the rear panel of your Note: If you are using a serial printer, connect the printer cable into either serial port 1 or serial port 2. In the same manner, connect a USB printer by plugging the printer cable into either USB ports.
AA G610.book Page 30 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 30 2 System tour USB devices Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a new 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 rear panel.
AA G610.book Page 31 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 31 System rack installation Observe the electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions indicated on page 49 when perfoming the following procedures. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified technician. Vertical mounting hole pattern The four vertical rails of a rack contain mounting holes arranged in a manner shown in the figure below: The system occupies 6U in the rack.
AA G610.book Page 32 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 32 2 System tour 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.
AA G610.book Page 33 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 33 Screw type and part number Figure Cage nut Usage Supports the M6 metal screws for securing server components to the rack Installing cage nuts Cage nuts are use 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.
AA G610.book Page 34 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 34 2 System tour Installing the system into the rack To install the system into the rack: The rails allow the system to slide in and out of the rackmount for maintenance purposes. Follow these steps to install the mounting rails: 1 Extend the component rail (1) from the mounting rail (2) until the component rail release latch clicks. Hold down the latch and slip the component rail out of the mounting rail.
AA G610.book Page 35 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 35 d Adjust the inner sliding rail until you can see the screw holes. e Attach the mounting bracket to the front end of the mounting rail and align the screw holes. Secure it with two M4 x L8 screws with nut and washer. f Slide and adjust the inner sliding rail again to see the third screw hole. Secure it with one M4 x L8 screw with nut and washer. The position of the mounting bracket on this end is fixed.
AA G610.book Page 36 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 36 2 System tour g Extend the inner sliding piece of the mounting rail until you can see the screw holes on the other end. Attach the mounting bracket with two M4 x L8 screws with nut and washer. The mounting rail on this end is adjustable. 4 Install the left mounting bracket first using four M6 screws with locating rings. 5 Install the right mounting bracket using four M6 screws with locating rings.
AA G610.book Page 37 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 37 6 Secure the front side of the bracket first and then secure the rear end with one M6 screw with locating ring. 7 Attach the cable carrier to the rack, overlapping the mounting bracket, with two M6 screws without locating rings. Install a cage nut on the topmost square hole to hold the screw.
AA G610.book Page 38 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 38 2 System tour Note: The cable carrier allows you to tie-wrap all cables to and from the server. As you slide the server in and out of the rack, the cable carrier collapses and extends, keeping the cables untangled and attached to the server. 8 Attach the handle to the tray using two M5 metal screws. 9 Attach a component rail on each side of the tray with ten M4 metal screws.
AA G610.book Page 39 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 39 10 Install the server on the tray. a b Check the stand-off brackets that came with your server’s rackmount kit. Each stand-off bracket is marked as follows: Rear left Rear right Front left Front right Attach the stand-off brackets to the tray using eight M5 metal screws.
AA G610.book Page 40 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 40 2 System tour c Remove the front panel door of the server. Refer to “Removing the front panel door” on page 51 for instructions. d Remove the stands from the server. Keep the screws for later use.
AA G610.book Page 41 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 41 e Place the server on the tray and secure it with the four screws removed from the stands.
AA G610.book Page 42 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 42 2 System tour 11 Extend the inner sliding piece of each mounting rail forward until it clicks. 12 Carefully align the tray's rail with the mounting bracket's rail, and then push the server into the rack until it clicks. 13 Depress the component rail release latch on either side of the server and then slide the server into the rack.
AA G610.book Page 43 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 43 Note: To avoid personal injury, care should be taken when pressing the component rail release latches and sliding the component into the rack. 14 Remove the two screws on the upper edge of the server and then cut the clip that holds the handle to completely depress the handle. 15 Attach the rack server cover to the server using the thumbscrews.
AA G610.book Page 44 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 44 2 System tour 16 Attach the other end of the cable carrier to the tray using two M5 metal screws. 17 Extend the cable carrier to bundle all the cables to it using the cable clamps. Route all cables from the cable carrier to the cable management bracket located on the rear of the rack.
AA G610.book Page 45 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 45 Note: For details on cabling and cable management bracket installation, refer to the documentation that came with your system rack. 18 Install two cage nuts on the upper left and right thumbscrews. (The lower left and right thumbscrews do not need cage nuts.) Secure the server to the rack using the thumbscrews. Note: Refer to page 33 for instructions on how to install cage nuts.
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AA G610.book Page 48 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM This chapter contains basic information about your system boards that you will find helpful when performing the instructions of the upgrade process which are also discussed in this chapter.
AA G610.book Page 49 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 49 Installation precautions Before you install any system 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 your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components.
AA G610.book Page 50 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 50 3 Upgrading your system Warning! Failure to properly turn off the computer before you start installing components may cause serious damage. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician. Post-installation instructions Observe the following after installing a computer component: 1 See to it that all components are installed according to the described step-by-step instructions.
AA G610.book Page 51 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 51 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 49. You need to open your system before you can install additional components. The system housing has one front panel door and one removable side panel. See the following section for instructions.
AA G610.book Page 52 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 52 3 3 Upgrading your system Lift it up a little, then move it away from the housing. Removing the side panel A microswitch is located on the side panel. It helps indicate whether the panel is removed or intact. 1 Turn off your system unit and unplug all cables. 2 Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface. 3 Open then remove the front panel door. Refer to page 51 for more detailed instructions.
AA G610.book Page 53 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 53 4 Remove the two front screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Keep them in a safe place for later use. 5 Pull out the panel handle to remove the side panel.
AA G610.book Page 54 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 54 3 Upgrading your system System boards Mainboard layout The mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system.
AA G610.book Page 55 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 55 Item Description BT1 Battery BU1 Buzzer CN1/CN6/CN36 IPMI connectors CN3 ATX power supply connector CN4 Upper: PS/2 mouse connector Lower: PS/2 keyboard connector CN5 Serial port connector CN7 CPU 1 thermal connector CN8 CPU 1 fan connector CN9 RDN P.S.
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AA G610.book Page 57 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 57 Item Description P5 and P6 32-bit/33 MHz PCI slots U10 Server Works LE III CNB30LE chipset (north bridge) U20 Intel 82559 LAN chipset U21 ATI Rage XL video chipset U85 Adaptec AIC-7899 chipset U92 Server Works LE III OSB4 chipset (south bridge) U93 BIOS chipset U99 SMC 47B277 super I/O chipset Settings in bolface are the default factory settings.
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AA G610.book Page 61 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 61 BPL5M hot-swap cage components The BPL5M hot-swap cage content box includes the following components: • One hot-swap cage (with backplane board attached) • Five hard drive trays • One mainboard connector cable • Two hard drive fault LED connector cables Installing the BPL5M hot-swap cage 1 Remove the housing panels. Refer to page 51 for more detailed instructions.
AA G610.book Page 62 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 62 3 Upgrading your system Note: Refer to “Mainboard layout” on page 54 for the location of the SCSI connector. 4 Replace the housing panels. System board connector cable No. Item 1 Connects to the mainboard 2 Blue strip with red edging 3 Connects to the hot-swap cage Removing the BPL5M hot-swap cage 1 Remove the housing panels. Refer to page 51 for more detailed instructions.
AA G610.book Page 63 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 63 3 Pull out the hot-swap cage from the housing. Installing a hard disk into the BPL5M tray 1 Remove the BPL5M hot-swap cage from the housing. Refer to the previous section for more detailed instructions.
AA G610.book Page 64 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 64 3 Upgrading your system 2 Press your finger to the BPL5M hot-swap cage to release the drive tray. 3 Remove the four tray screws to open the drive tray. Keep the screws for later use. 4 When applicable, pull out any previously installed hard disk. 5 Install a hard disk on the drive tray then secure it with the four tray screws you have removed earlier. 6 Insert the tray into the hot-swap cage with the lever still extended.
AA G610.book Page 65 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 65 Installing and removing storage devices Your system supports one 3.5-inch and five 5.25-inch internal storage devices. The empty drive bays allow you to install additional drives such as a CD-ROM drive, a digital audio tape (DAT) drive or another hard disk drive. These would provide your system additional storage capacity. Note: Your basic system already comes pre-installed with a CD-ROM drive and a 3.5-inch floppy drive. Replacing the 3.
AA G610.book Page 66 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 66 3 Upgrading your system 6 Insert the new drive into the drive bay and secure it with the two chassis screws you have previously removed. 7 Connect the power and signal cables to the new drive. 8 Replace the housing panels. Replacing a 5.25-inch storage device (optional) Note: If you are installing a new drive in an empty drive bay, skip steps 2 to 4. To replace a 5.25-inch storage device: 1 Remove the housing panels.
AA G610.book Page 67 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 67 3 Detach the 5.25-inch drive frame from the housing by removing the two screws chassis. Keep the screws for later use. 4 Remove the four frame screws that hold the old drive to the drive frame then pull out the drive. 5 Install a new 5.25-inch drive to the drive frame and secure it with the four frame screws you have previously removed.
AA G610.book Page 68 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 68 3 Upgrading your system 6 Insert the drive frame with the newly-installed 5.25-inch drive into the drive bay and secure it with the two chassis screws you have previously removed. 7 Connect the power and signal cables to the drive. 8 Replace the housing panels.
AA G610.book Page 69 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 69 Removing and installing the CPU Your system’s Pentium III processor comes in a FC-PGA 370-pin package. The FC-PGA package is designed for the new breed of sleek, high performance, small form factor PCs. Your mainboard supports two Pentium III processors running at 933 Mhz and 1 GHz or two Intel Pentium III processors running at 512K 1.13- and 1.26 GHz and future generations of Pentium III processors on a 100 or 133 MHz system bus.
AA G610.book Page 70 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 70 3 Upgrading your system 5 Detach the metal bracket from the socket (5) then remove it from the other side (6). 6 Pull out the fan/heatsink from the CPU(1). 7 Raise the socket lever up to a 90° angle (2) before detaching the CPU from its socket (3).
AA G610.book Page 71 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 71 Caution: The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands. Installing a 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 Secure the CPU fan to its base with the four screws provided.
AA G610.book Page 72 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 72 3 Upgrading your system 3 Align the CPU to its socket, making sure that pin 1 (indicated by the notched corner) of the CPU connects to hole 1 of the socket (on the bottom right corner) (1). 4 Insert the CPU into the socket (2), then press down the socket lever to lock the CPU into place (3). 5 Reattach the metal bracket to the CPU (1 to 3), then plug the fan/ heatsink cable into the fan connector on the mainboard (4 and 5).
AA G610.book Page 73 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 73 Removing and installing memory modules The four DIMM sockets onboard support 1024-MB registered SDRAM DIMMs for a maximum memory capacity of 4 GB. Note: The registered SDRAM module should work under 3.3 volts; 5-volt memory devices are not supported. For data integrity, the default setting of the ECC (error correcting code) function of the memory system in BIOS is enabled.
AA G610.book Page 74 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 74 3 Upgrading your system 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 DIMM Before you can install a new DIMM in a socket, remove first any previously installed DIMM from that socket. 1 Locate the DIMM socket on the mainboard. 2 Open the clips on the socket. 3 Align then insert the DIMM into the socket (a).
AA G610.book Page 75 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 75 Installing expansion cards The onboard expansion slots supports PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) cards. To install an expansion card: 1 Remove the housing panels. Refer to page 51 for more detailed instructions. 2 Locate an empty expansion slot on the mainboard. 3 Remove the metal bracket opposite the selected empty expansion slot by removing the screw that holds the bracket to the housing then pulling out the bracket.
AA G610.book Page 76 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 76 3 Upgrading your system 6 Insert the bracket with the card into the selected slot then secure it with the screw you have previously removed. 7 Replace the housing panels. Note: When you turn on the system, the BIOS Setup utility automatically detects and assigns resources to the new device (applicable only to Plug-and-Play expansion cards).
AA G610.book Page 77 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 77 Hot-swappable redundant power supply module The Acer Altos G610 model’s power subsystem consists of two hot-swappable power supply module bays that accepts 337-watt hot-swappable redundant power supply modules. A redundant power configuration enables a fully-configured system to continue running even if one power supply fails.
AA G610.book Page 78 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 78 3 Upgrading your system Installing a 337-watts hot-swappable redundant power supply module 1 Insert the power supply into the housing. Note: Make sure that the power supply is properly inserted. 2 Secure the power supply with the provided screw.
AA G610.book Page 79 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 79 Installing an internal system fan An internal system fan can be installed to allow the system to still operate properly in case the default internal system fan malfunctioned. To install an additional internal system fan: 1 Remove the housing panels. Refer to page 51 for more detailed instructions. 2 Press the system fan latch outward, then insert the additional internal system fan in place.
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AA G610.book Page 82 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and discusses how to configure the system by changing the settings of the BIOS parameters.
AA G610.book Page 83 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 83 BIOS Setup utility The BIOS Setup utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since most computers 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.
AA G610.book Page 84 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 84 4 BIOS Setup utility Entering Setup Power on the computer to start the system POST (Power On Self Test) process. While booting, press the key combination Ctrl+Alt+Esc simultaneously. The Basic 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: Basic and Advanced.
AA G610.book Page 85 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 85 Basic Setup Utility main menu Advanced Setup Utility main menu 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.
AA G610.book Page 86 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 86 4 BIOS Setup utility System Information The screen below appears when you select System Information from the main menu: Parameter Description Processor Type of processor currently installed in your system Processor Speed Clock speed of the processor currently installed in your system Level 1 Cache Total amount of first-level cache memory or the internal fast accessed memory size (i.e.
AA G610.book Page 87 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 87 Parameter Description 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. 1st Bank 2nd Bank 3rd Bank Type and size of DIMM installed in DIMM sockets 1, 2, 3 and, 4 respectively. The None setting indicates that there is no DIMM installed.
AA G610.book Page 88 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 88 4 BIOS Setup utility Product Information Product Information displays general data about the system, such as the product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc. These information is necessary for troubleshooting and may be required when asking for technical support. These entries are for your reference only and are not user-configurable.
AA G610.book Page 89 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 89 Disk Drives Select Disk Drives to input configuration values for the system disk drives. The screen below shows the Disk Drives screen: Parameter Description Option Floppy Drive A Indicates the floppy disk drive type 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch None 360 KB, 5.25-inch 1.2 MB, 5.25-inch 720 KB, 3.5-inch 2.88 MB, 3.5-inch IDE Primary Channel Master These items let you select the IDE hard disk parameters that your system supports.
AA G610.book Page 90 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 90 4 BIOS Setup utility IDE Channel Type The screen below appears if you select any of the the IDE drive parameters from the Disk Drives screen: Parameter Description Option Device Detection Mode Lets you specify the type of hard disk installed in your system. If you want BIOS to automatically configure your hard disk, select Auto. If you know your hard disk type, you can enter the setting manually.
AA G610.book Page 91 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 91 Parameter Description Option Specifies the size of your hard disk, in MB User input Hard Disk LBA Mode * When set to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically detects if the installed 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.
AA G610.book Page 92 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 92 4 BIOS Setup utility Parameter Description Option DMA Transfer Mode * 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.
AA G610.book Page 93 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 93 Onboard Peripherals Onboard Peripherals allows you to configure the onboard communication ports and the onboard devices.
AA G610.book Page 94 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 94 4 BIOS Setup utility Parameter Description Option IRQ Sets the IRQ channel of serial port 2 3 10 Parallel Port Enables or disables the parallel port Enabled Disabled Base Address Sets a logical base address for the parallel port. This parameter is configurable only if the Parallel Port parameter is enabled. 378h 278h IRQ Assigns an interrupt for the parallel port.
AA G610.book Page 95 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 95 Parameter Description Option IDE Controller Enables or disables the onboard primary, secondary or both IDE interfaces Both PS/2 Mouse Controller Enables or disables the onboard PS/2 mouse controller Enabled Disabled USB Host Controller Enables or disables the onboard USB host controller Enabled Disabled USB Legacy Mode Activates or deactivates the USB keyboard connected to your system.
AA G610.book Page 96 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 96 4 BIOS Setup utility Power Management The Power Management menu allows you to configure the system’s power management feature. The screen below shows the parameters on the Power Management screen: Parameter Description Option Power Management Mode Allows you to reduce power consumption. When this parameter is set to Enabled, you can configure the IDE hard disk and system timers.
AA G610.book Page 97 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 97 Parameter System Sleep Timer Sleep Mode Description Option This parameter sets the system to the lowest power-saving mode after a specified period of inactivity. Any keyboard or mouse action or any activity detected from the IRQ channels resumes system operation. Off Lets you specify the power-saving mode that the system will enter after a specified period of inactivity.
AA G610.book Page 98 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 98 4 BIOS Setup utility Parameter Description Option Restart on AC Power Failure When a power failure occurs and this item is set to Pre-state, the system will be turned on, when the power comes back, if the system was on. When a power failure occurs and this setting is disabled, the system remains off when the power comes back, even if the system was on before the power failure occurs..
AA G610.book Page 99 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 99 Boot Options This option allows you to specify your preferred settings for boot up. The screen below appears when you select Boot Options from the main menu: Parameter Description Option Boot Sequence This parameter allows you to specify the boot search sequence during POST. Floppy Disk LANDesk (R) Service Agent 1st. The system checks this drive first. 2nd. The system then checks this drive if it can not boot from the 1st specified drive.
AA G610.book Page 100 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 100 4 BIOS Setup utility Parameter Description Option Fast Boot Allows the system to boot faster by skipping some POST routines Auto Disabled Silent Boot Enables or disables the Silent Boot function. When set to Enabled, BIOS is in graphical mode and displays only an identification logo during POST and while booting. After booting the screen displays the operating system prompt (such as DOS) or logo (such as Windows 95).
AA G610.book Page 101 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 101 Parameter Description Option Update BIOS with Boot Block When enabled, it automatically flashes the BIOS file from the hard disk drive in case the system fails to boot up Disabled Enabled Configuration Table * Displays preboot system configuration table when enabled Enabled Disabled POST Error Stop * When enabled, if the POST finds an error, it will stop and the user has to press F1 to continue.
AA G610.book Page 102 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 102 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. Parameter Description Date Set the date following the weekday-month-day-year format.
AA G610.book Page 103 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 103 System Security The Setup program has a number of security features to prevent unauthorized access to the system and its data. Thescreen below appears when you select System Security from the main menu: Parameter Description Option Supervisor Password Prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS Setup utility. The Present setting allows you to set a Supervisor password. None Present User Password Secures your system against unauthorized use.
AA G610.book Page 104 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 104 Parameter Floppy Drive 4 BIOS Setup utility Description Option Sets the control level of the floppy drive Normal Write Protect All Sectors Write Protect Boot Sectors Disabled Hard Disk Drive Sets thecontrol level of the IDE drive Normal Write Protect All Sectors Write Protect Boot Sectors Disabled Processor Serial Number The Pentium III processor incorporates an individual serial number in each chip that can identify individual CPUs.
AA G610.book Page 105 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 105 Setting and changing the password To set or change a Supervisor/User password: 1 Enable the Supervisor 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: Supervisor Password window User Password window 2 Type a password then press Enter. The password may consist of up to seven alphanumeric characters.
AA G610.book Page 106 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 106 4 BIOS Setup utility Removing a password To remove your Supervisor/User password: 1 Disable the Supervisor Password or User Password parameter in the System Security menu by pressing the up or down arrow key to select None. 2 Press Esc to return to the System Security menu. 3 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.
AA G610.book Page 107 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 107 IPMI Configuration Intelligent Platform Management Interface The system event log enables you to record and monitor events that occur in your system like system temperature changes, fan stops, and others. This feature also allows you to specify the appropriate settings for your system’s event handling. The table below describes the parameters in the IPMI Configuration screen.
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AA G610.book Page 109 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 109 RDM Configuration Remote Data Management Parameter Description RDM 4.
AA G610.book Page 110 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 110 4 BIOS Setup utility Parameter Description Option Console Redirection This parameter lets you enable or disable the connection to the RDM manager station. If enabled and conditions are met, the RDM-enabled server automatically dials the RDM manager station using the phone number specified in the Remote Console Phone No. parameter when the server reboots.
AA G610.book Page 111 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 111 Parameter Description Option Remote Console Phone No. This parameter allows you to set the phone number of the RDM manager station that the RDM module must dial once RDM is activated and the Remote Console is enabled. To set, simply highlight the parameter and enter the Remote Console phone number.
AA G610.book Page 112 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 112 4 BIOS Setup utility Parameter Description Option Paging Times Allows you to set the number of times that the RDM module must dial when the server fails or hangs 1 Allows you to set the pager number that the RDM module must dial when the server fails or hangs User input Paging No.
AA G610.book Page 113 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 113 Advanced Options Note: To avoid damaging the system, do not change any settings in the Advanced Options submenus unless you are a qualified technician. The Advanced Options screen allows you to configure the system memory, PCI device settings, CPU frequency and chipset settings.
AA G610.book Page 114 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 114 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: Parameter Description Option Level 1 Cache Enables or disables the first-level or internal memory, that is, the memory integrated into the CPU. Enabled Enables or disables the second-level cache memory which is incorporated in the CPU module.
AA G610.book Page 115 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 115 PnP/PCI Options PnP/PCI Options allows you to specify the settings for your PCI devices. Selecting this option displays the screen below: Parameter Description Option PCI IRQ Setting Select Auto to let BIOS automatically configure the plug-and-play devices installed on your system; Otherwise, select Manual. Auto Manual Note: Refer to the documentation that came with your PCI card for more technical information.
AA G610.book Page 116 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 116 Parameter 4 BIOS Setup utility Description Onboard VGA Allows you to manually assign the interrupt for the onboard VGA when the PCI IRQ Setting parameter is set to Manual. This parameter is grayed-out and is not user-configurable when the PCI IRQ Setting is set to Auto. Onboard LAN When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parameter to Auto, this parameter specifies the auto-assigned interrupt for the onboard LAN controlers installed in your system.
AA G610.book Page 117 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 117 Parameter Description Option VGA Palette Snoop This parameter permits you to use the palette snooping feature if you installed 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.
AA G610.book Page 118 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 118 4 BIOS Setup utility CPU Frequency This parameter displays your CPU’s speed and bus frequency. Selecting this option displays the screen below: Parameter Description Bus Frequency The bus frequency refers to the speed by which data is transferred between internal computer 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.
AA G610.book Page 119 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 119 Parameter Description Option Single Processor MP Table Enabling this parameter allows BIOS to create a multiprocessor (MP) table for 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.
AA G610.book Page 120 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 120 4 BIOS Setup utility Parameter Description Option CAS Latency This item controls the number of clocks between the SDRAM sampling of a read command and the RCC sampling of the read data from the SDRAM. This item is only valid for systems with an SDRAM of 66 MHz or higher.
AA G610.book Page 121 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 121 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 from the main menu: Select Yes to load the default settings.
AA G610.book Page 122 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 122 4 BIOS Setup utility Abort Settings Change Use this option to disregard the changes you have made to BIOS and reload your previous settings. The dialog box below appears when you select Abort Settings Change from the main menu: Select Yes to disregard your changes and reload your previous settings. After reload, the main menu appears on the screen. Select No to ignore the message and return to the BIOS Setup utility main menu.
AA G610.book Page 123 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 123 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. Press the Esc key to leave Setup. The following dialog box appears: Use the arrow keys to select your response. Press the Enter key.
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AA G610.book Page 126 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM This appendix shows you how to set up ASM Pro and its agent software.
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AA G610.book Page 128 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 128 Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide Installing ASM Pro Console To install ASM Pro Console: 1 Insert the Management CD into your system’s CD-ROM drive. 2 Click the Applications button. 3 In the Applications list, select Advanced System Manager (ASM) Pro Console V4.5. 4 Click the Setup button. 5 Follow the Installation Wizard. 6 Click Finish to complete the installation.
AA G610.book Page 129 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 129 ASM Pro Server Agent requires SNMP.NLM running with Control Community set to 'public' to allow ASM Pro Console to communicate with ASM Pro Server Agent. ASMAGENT.NCF is the script file that loads all related modules of ASM Pro Server Agent. To load the SNMP use the following command: load snmp control=public If you load SNMP.NLM before ASM Pro Server Agent, make sure that the Control Community has been set up properly.
AA G610.book Page 130 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 130 7 Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide The Password option is highlighted. Set up a password, and exit the utility. Note: A password is required when using the ASM Pro Console to remotely change or set any values for the agent, such as threshold values and any trap handling method. If the password is disabled, there is no security protection for the agent when the Console tries to change or set these values.
AA G610.book Page 131 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 131 Note: If the SCO Server Agent has been installed, the program asks if you want to preserve the existing config file. Choose Reinstall to overwrite the previously installed SCO Server Agent, or choose Upgrade if you know the existing password. 7 A password is required for a new installation. The system prompts you to enter a new password, and after you have entered it once, prompts you to reenter it.
AA G610.book Page 132 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 132 Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide 2 Mount the CD-ROM drive. For example, mount the CD-ROM to / mnt. 3 Insert an empty 1.44-MB diskette into your floppy drive and execute the command: # dd if={PATH}/asmuw.dd of=/dev/rdsk/f03ht Here, {PATH} denotes the directory where asmuw.dd is located. For example, /mnt/UnixWare.
AA G610.book Page 133 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 133 To install Microsoft Windows NT V4.0 Server or Windows 2000 Server/ Advanced Server Agent : 1 Insert the Management CD into your system’s CD-ROM drive. 2 Click the Applications button. 3 In the Applications list, select "Advanced System Manager (ASM) Pro Agent V4.50". 4 Click the Setup button. 5 Follow the onscreen installation steps to complete the installation.
AA G610.book Page 134 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 134 Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide 10 Enter a password and click OK. A password is required when using the ASM Pro Console to remotely change or set any value for the NT Agent. If the password is disabled, there is no security protection for the agent when the ASM Pro Console tries to change or set these values. 11 Enter the IP address of the ASM Pro Console system, then click ADD to add trap destinations.
AA G610.book Page 135 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 135 Installing RDM This section gives step-by-step instructions on how to install the RDM function in the agent and console side of the ASM Pro software. System requirements Before you begin the installation, make sure that you have the following: RDM server requirements Hardware • External modem • Pager Software • Novell NetWare v4.1 or later, and/or • SCO OpenServer 5.0 or later, and/or • Microsoft Windows NT 4.
AA G610.book Page 136 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 136 Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide Software • Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft NT Workstation 4.0, or Windows 2000 • ASM Pro 4.5 Console Connecting communication peripherals Modem The Server and the RDM Console communicate via modem protocol. Therefore, you need to connect an external modem with a baud rate of not less than 9600 baud to both systems.
AA G610.book Page 137 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 137 • Turn on the system and the peripherals connected to it. Installing RDM Utilities You must do the following to ensure successful installation of the RDM Utilities: 1 If you have created a RDM hidden partition through EasyBuild System CD, skip step 2. 2 Create a RDM hidden partition.
AA G610.book Page 138 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 138 Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide for the other operating systems when you create the RDM hidden partition. Note: When you boot the system to the hidden partition, you cannot use other utilities (e.g., FDISK.EXE) to change the hidden partition settings. Deleting the hidden partition Important: You cannot recreate the RDM hidden partition once you delete it.
AA G610.book Page 139 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 139 Note: Before you proceed, make sure that you have installed the necessary components and peripherals, for both the RDM server and RDM Console. The ASM Pro Server Agent driver or the server driver is contained in the Advanced System Manager Pro (ASM Pro) software package. Therefore, to install the ASM Pro Server Agent driver, you need to install the ASM Pro agent software.
AA G610.book Page 140 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 140 5 Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide Continue to finish the installation of ASM Pro Console. Uninstalling the RDM Console software RDM Console software can only be uninstalled within ASM Pro Console package.
AA G610.book Page 141 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 141 Installing AWM and Microsoft Internet Information Service (IIS) Note: You have to install Microsoft IIS before installing AWM. If your system already have Microsoft IIS installed then AWM automatically configures IIS. Skip the “Setting up Microsoft IIS” section if this is the case. System requirements • Intel 486 or higher processor • 64 MB of RAM • 10 MB free hard disk space • Windows NT Server 4.
AA G610.book Page 142 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 142 6 Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide Click Finish to complete the installation. Note: For Windows NT 4.0, AWM will automatically install WbEM core or WbEM SNMP Provider if not installed. For Windows 2000, the WbEM core is built-in. AWM will only install the WbEM SNMP Provider if it is not yet installed. After installing either of these components, reboot your system.
AA G610.book Page 143 Monday, October 22, 2001 9:46 AM 143 3 After adding the virtual directory, click OK to save changes and exit. Running AWM Type this address in your browser: http://{IPADDRESS}/AWM The password window appears prompting for authentication as shown below. To access AWM, enter your user name, password and domain, then click OK. AWM confirms the user name, password and domain, then displays the main page.
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