Acer G610 User`s guide

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Acer Altos G610

User’s guide

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Copyright © 2001 Acer Incorporated

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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. 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.

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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. 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.

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However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

Increase the separation between the device and receiver

Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

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 reception.

Caution! Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer.

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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 à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du

Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada .

Important safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference.

1 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

3 Do not use this product near water.

4 Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

5 Slots and openings in the cabinet 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.

6 This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.

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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.

9 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.

10 Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

11 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: 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 d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.

e If the 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 serviceman.

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.

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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.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO

BEAM.

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Notices

FCC notice

Important safety instructions

Laser compliance statement

1 System overview

Overview

Processors

Memory

System chipsets

Expansion slots

Hardware management support

Features summary

2 System tour

External and internal structure

Front panel

Rear panel

Internal components

Keyboard

Mouse

Disk drives

3.5-inch floppy drive

CD-ROM drive

Setting up your system

Preinstallation requirements

Basic connections

Connecting the PS/2 keyboard

Connecting the PS/2 mouse

Connecting the VGA monitor

Connecting to the network

Connecting the power cable

Turning on your system

Power-on problems

Turning off your system

Connecting options

Printer

USB devices

System rack installation

Vertical mounting hole pattern

Screw types used

Installing cage nuts

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Installing the system into the rack

3 Upgrading your system

Installation precautions

ESD precautions

Preinstallation instructions

Post-installation instructions

Opening your system

Opening the front panel door

Removing the front panel door

Removing the side panel

System boards

Mainboard layout

BPL5M jumpers and connectors

SAF-TE card layout

BPL5M hot-swap cage components

Installing the BPL5M hot-swap cage

Removing the BPL5M hot-swap cage

Installing a hard disk into the BPL5M tray

Installing and removing storage devices

Replacing the 3.5-inch floppy drive

Replacing a 5.25-inch storage device (optional)

Removing and installing the CPU

Removing a CPU

Installing a CPU

Removing and installing memory modules

Removing a DIMM

Installing a DIMM

Installing expansion cards

Hot-swappable redundant power supply module

Removing a 337-watt hot-swappable redundant power supply module

Installing a 337-watts hot-swappable redundant power supply module

Installing an internal system fan

4 BIOS Setup utility

BIOS Setup utility

Entering Setup

System Information

Product Information

Disk Drives

IDE Channel Type

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Onboard Peripherals

Power Management

Boot Options

Date and Time

System Security

Setting and changing the password

Removing a password

IPMI Configuration

RDM Configuration

Advanced Options

Memory/Cache Options

PnP/PCI Options

CPU Frequency

Chipset Settings

Load Default Settings

Abort Settings Change

Exit Setup

Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide 125

Installing ASM Pro

System requirements

System setup

Installing ASM Pro Console

Installing ASM Pro Server Agent

Installing RDM

System requirements

Connecting communication peripherals

RDM Console setup

Installing AWM and Microsoft Internet

Information Service (IIS)

System requirements

Installing AWM

Setting up Microsoft IIS

Running AWM

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1 System overview


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.


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. The mainboard also supports the Intel 82559 10/100 Mbps PCI

Ethernet chipset with WOL (Wake on LAN) function for better remote site management.

For expandability, the mainboard includes four 64 bit/33 MHz PCI bus slots and two 32 bit/33 MHz PCI bus slots. In addition, the mainboard supports four DIMM sockets that allow memory installation up to a maximum of 4 GB using four 1024-MB SDRAM (Synchronous DRAM) modules.

For connectivity, the mainboard provides two USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors, PS/2 interface for both mouse and keyboard and other standard features such as two UART NS 16C550 serial ports, enhanced parallel port with Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)/Extended Capabilities

Port (ECP) support, one RJ-45 network port and one VGA/monitor port.

The system is fully compatible with Windows 2000 Server, Novell

Netware, Red Hat Linux, Windows NT 4.0, and SCO Unixware.

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Processors

The Pentium III processor delivers higher performance than previous

Pentium processors while maintaining binary compatibility with all previous Intel Architecture processors.

The mainboard supports 100 or 133 MHz GTL+ host bus frequencies for 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 generation of Pentium III processors.


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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.

The system board supports both 100 and 133 MHz registered SDRAMs;

66 MHz SDRAMs are not supported.

System chipsets

Server Works LE III north and south bridge

The Server Works LE III north and south bridge chipsets are specifically designed to meet the needs of high performance systems.

• CNB30LE (champ north bridge) is in charge of the host bus interfacing and memory bus control. The north bridge provides one 32-bit PCI bus running at 33 MHz and one 64-bit secondary PCI bus running at 33/66 MHz.

• OSB4 (open south bridge) subset provides the legacy ISA interface,

USB port, ATA33, and System Management (SM) bus. The BMC

(Baseboard Management Control) board is attached to the mainboard and connected to the south bridge that supports the

ASM and RDM functions and the industry standard IPMI protocol as well.


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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. It supports up to 15 devices on a 12-meter cable (or 25 meters in a point-to-point configuration), making it ideal for both clustering and RAID configurations.

LAN subsystem

Another cost-effective feature for network solutions is the integration of Intel’s 82559 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet controller which supports:

• Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 1.20A-based power management

• wake on Magic Packet

• wake on Interesting Packet

• advanced System Management Bus (SMB) based manageability

• Wired for Management (WfM) 2.0 compliance

• IP checksum assist

• PCI 2.2 compliance

• SDG 2.0 compliance

Video subsystem

The ATI Rage XL harbors 2D and 3D display capabilities that bring life to any multimedia and work applications. With remarkable color depth and high resolutions of up to 1280 x 1024, it provides an enhanced visual experience on your system.

The onboard ATI Rage XL chipset comes with 4 MB VRAM (video RAM) and supports up to 1024 x 768 display mode at high colors.


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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. Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA) Energy Star program. It also offers Plug-and-Play feature which helps save users from configuration problems, thus making the system more user-friendly.

Additional features include hardware support for ASM Pro (Advanced

System Manager Pro) and RDM (Remote Diagnostic Management).

ASM 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. Meanwhile, RDM allows execution of the RDM diagnostic program from a remote RDM station to fix detected problems or to reboot the system.


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 1.26 GHz as well as future generations of Pentium III CPUs

• Server Works LE III north and south bridge

• Onboard Intel 82559 10/100 Mbps LAN chip with WOL support

• Adaptec ® AIC-7899 Dual Channel SCSI controller chipset supports:

• Channel A - one 68-pin Ultra160/m SCSI connector

• Channel B - one 68-pin Ultra 160/m SCSI connector

• Four DIMM sockets that accept four 1024-MB registered SDRAM

DIMMs for a maximum memory capacity of 4 GB

• Six PCI bus slots

• 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)

• System clock/calendar with battery backup

• IDE disk drive interface

• Super I/O chipset

• Hardware support for ASM Pro (Advanced System Manager Pro) and RDM (Remote Diagnostic Management)

• External ports:

• Two USB connectors

• PS/2-compatible mouse and keyboard ports

• Parallel port

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Monitor/VGA port

RJ-45 network port

Two serial ports

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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.


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.

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Power indicator

Hard disk activity indicator


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Rear panel

Item

System status indicator

Keylock

Front panel door

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No.

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Power cable socket

Power supply modules


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Housing fan

I/O connectors (color-coded)

Expansion slots

Internal components

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CD-ROM Headphone/Earphone port

Volume Decrease/Increase button

CD-ROM activity indicator

CD-ROM tray


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CD-ROM Play/Forward button

CD-ROM Stop/Eject button

Floppy drive eject button

Floppy drive tray

Floppy drive activity indicator

Power button

Power indicator

Hard disk activity indicator

System status indicator

Removable hard drive trays

Expansion slots

Housing fan

Power supply modules

2 System tour


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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.

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Function keys

(F1 - F12)

Scroll Lock

3 Num Lock

Function

Access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the

BIOS Setup utility.

When activated, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up arrow or down arrow respectively. Take note that Scroll Lock may not work with some applications.

When activated, the keypad is set to numeric mode, i.e., the keys function as a calculator (complete with arithmetic operators such as +, -, x, and /).


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Component

Cursor keys

Application key

Function

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.

Opens the applications context menu

(same function as clicking the right button of the mouse).

Palm rest

(detachable)

Provides a comfortable place to rest your hands while typing.

Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions, such as:

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Windows + Tab: Activate the next

Taskbar button

Windows + E: Explore My Computer

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Windows + F: Find Document

Windows + M: Minimize All

Shift + Windows + M: Undo

Minimize All

Windows + R: Displays the Run dialog box

Caps Lock When activated, all alphabetic characters typed appear in uppercase (same function as pressing Shift + <letter>).


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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. By simply moving the wheel with your index finger, you can quickly move through multiple pages, lines, or windows. The wheel may also function as a third button allowing you to quickly click or double-click an icon or a selected item.

Note: If you are left-handed, refer to your Windows manual for instructions on how to set up your mouse for left-handed use.


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Disk drives

Your system comes with the following disk drives:

2 System tour

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.

• 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).

Sliding the write-protect tab to the not-write-protect position (2) will allow you to store and modify data in your diskettes.

• 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.


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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.

To insert a CD into your system’s CD-ROM drive:

1 Gently push the Stop/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 Push the Stop/Eject button again to close the tray.

To take care of your CDs:

• Keep your discs in a disk case when not in use to avoid scratches or other damage. Any kind of dirt or damage can affect the data on the disc, impair the disc lens reader on the CD-ROM drive, or stop the system from successfully reading the disc.

• When handling discs, always hold them by the edges to avoid smudges or fingerprints.

• 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.

• Clean your CD-ROM drive periodically. You may refer to a cleaning kit for instructions. Cleaning kits can be purchased in any system or electronics shop.


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Setting up your system

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:

• Near a grounded power outlet

• Clean and dust-free

• Sturdy surface free from vibration

• Well-ventilated and away from sources of heat

• Secluded from electromagnetic fields produced by electrical devices such as air conditioners, radio and TV transmitters, etc.

Checking the package contents

Check the following items from the package:

• Acer Altos G610 ystem

• Acer Altos G610 User’s guide (with system binder)

• CD-ROM driver kit

• System keys (hung inside the front panel door)

If any of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your dealer immediately.

Save the boxes and packing materials for future use.


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.

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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.

Note: If you are using a USB keyboard, plug the USB keyboard cable into either USB ports (black ports) located on the rear panel of your system.


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Connecting the PS/2 mouse

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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 USB mouse cable into either USB ports (black ports) located on the rear panel of your system.


Connecting the VGA monitor

To connect the VGA monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor/VGA port system.

(blue port) located on the rear panel of your

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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.


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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.


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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.

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:

• Power indicator on the front bezel lights up (green)

• Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock indicators on the keyboard light up


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Power-on problems

If the system does not boot after you have applied power, check the following factors that might have caused the boot failure.

• The external power cable may be loosely connected.

Check the power cable connection from the power source to the power cable socket on the rear panel. Make sure that the cable is properly connected to the power source and to the power cable socket.

• No power comes from the grounded power outlet.

Have an electrician check your power outlet.

• Loose or improperly connected internal power cables.

Check the internal cable connections. If you are not confident to perform this step, ask a qualified technician to assist you.

Warning! Make sure all power cords are disconnected from the electrical outlet before performing this task.

Note: If you have gone through the preceding actions and the system still fails to boot, ask your dealer or a qualified technician for assistance.


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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.


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 (burgundy port) located on the rear panel of your system.

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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. The serial and USB ports are both located on the system’s rear panel.


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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. 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 ports (black port) located on the rear panel of your system.

Note: Most USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows you to daisy-chain other devices.


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:

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The system occupies 6U 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.


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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.

Screw types used

The following screws are used in the assembly of the Acer Altos G610 and other rack-mountable components

Screw type and part number

M4 x L5

86.6A536.8R0

M4 x L8

86.6A536.8R0

Washer

88.21341.605

Nut

87.11042.670

M5 x L5

Figure Usage

Securing the component rails to the tray

Securing the mounting brackets to the inner sliding piece

Securing system components

M6 x L10

86.6A52A.100

Securing the cable carrier and the mounting rails to the rack

Locating ring for

Rack 1024

34.94815.001

Locating ring for

Rack 1042

34.94814.001

Supports the M6 metal screws for securing server components to Rack 1024

Supports the M6 metal screws for securing server components to Rack 1042


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Screw type and part number

Cage nut

Figure 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.

2 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 cage nut as shown below.

3 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.

4 Repeat this process to install the other cage nuts in their appropriate locations.


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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. Do the same thing to the other mounting rail.

Note: Each mounting rail consists of a fixed outer piece that screws onto the mounting bracket and an inner sliding piece controlled by a steel ball gearing movement. This inner sliding piece is not detachable.

2 Put the component rails aside.

3 Attach the mounting brackets to the mounting rails. The mounting brackets consist of two metal bars to be attached on both ends of the mounting rails.

a Unlock the inner sliding rail using your finger. b Push it forward.

c Slide the roller towards the lock.


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.


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.


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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.


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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.


10 Install the server on the tray.

a Check the stand-off brackets that came with your server’s rackmount kit. Each stand-off bracket is marked as follows:

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Rear left Rear right

Front left Front right b Attach the stand-off brackets to the tray using eight M5 metal screws.


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.


41 e Place the server on the tray and secure it with the four screws removed from the stands.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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.

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Note: Refer to page 33 for instructions on how to install cage

nuts.


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This chapter contains basic information about your system boards that you will find helpful when performing the instructions of the upgrade process which are also discussed in this chapter.


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. Always observe the following precautions before you install a computer 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 computer before handling components. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain contact with the computer 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 51.

4 Follow the ESD precautions described above when handling a computer component.

5 Remove any expansion board(s) or peripheral(s) that block access to the DIMM socket or other component connector.

See the following sections for specific installation instructions on the component you want to install.

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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.

2 Replace any expansion board(s) or peripheral(s) that you have previously removed.

3 Connect the necessary cables.

4 Replace the side panel.

5 Turn on the system.


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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.

Opening the front panel door

A security lock secures the front panel door to protect your system unit against unauthorized access.

To open the front panel door:

1 Insert the key into the lock and turn it clockwise until it points to the unlocked icon .

2 Pull open the front panel door.

Removing the front panel door

The front panel door is attached to the main housing by screwless hinges. Follow these steps to remove the door:

1 Unlock the door with the key (when necessary).

2 Open it to more than a 45° angle.



3 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.


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.

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System boards


Mainboard layout

The mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. It should look like the figure shown below


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Item

CN32

CN33/CN34

CN35/CN38

CN37

CN40

CN41

CN42

CN46

CPU1

CPU2

DM1 to DM4

JP5

JP6

JP7

JP8

JP9

JP10

P1 to P4


Description

Wide SCSI channel B connector

External hard disk drive LED connectors

Wide SCSI channel A connectors

Wake on LAN connector

Floppy disk drive connector

Event LED (HDD fail) connector

I

2

C connector

Speaker connector

CPU 1 socket

CPU 2 socket

DIMM slots

Event clear connector

SCSI terminator

1-2: Disabled

2-3: On

Logo

1-2: Acer logo

2-3: OEM

Password settings

1-2 : Bypass password

2-3 : Check password

Speaker connector

CPU PST

1-2 : Terminator board

2-3 : CPU

64-bit/33 MHz PCI slots


Item

P5 and P6

U10

U20

U21

U85

U92

U93

U99

Description

32-bit/33 MHz PCI slots

Server Works LE III CNB30LE chipset (north bridge)

Intel 82559 LAN chipset

ATI Rage XL video chipset

Adaptec AIC-7899 chipset

Server Works LE III OSB4 chipset (south bridge)

BIOS chipset

SMC 47B277 super I/O chipset

Settings in bolface are the default factory settings .

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BPL5M jumpers and connectors


Label

JP2

Setting

Short

Open

Function

Terminator power source both from backplane and host

Only from host


Label

CN1

CN2

CN3

CN4

CN5

Description

For SAF-TE card use

For SAF-TE card use (or for terminator board)

SCSI 68-pin connector

Front power LED connector

JP1

JP3

JP4

JP5

S1

I

2

C buffer connector

I

2

C buffer ID setting

Power connector a

Power connector

3-pin FAN connector

Slot 1 ID switch b

S2

S3

S4

S5

SLOT1

SLOT2

SLOT3

SLOT4

Slot 2 ID switch

Slot 3 ID switch

Slot 4 ID switch

Slot 5 ID switch

SCSI slot 1 connector




SLOT5 SCSI slot 5 connector a. For the SCSI backplane board's loading requirement, please insert an independent power cable to each power connector on the backplane board. The power cable should not connect to any other device.

b. When you use the LVD SCSI hot-swap cage to arrange your system hard drives, please remove all the jumpers on each SCSI hard drive and use the switches on the backplane board (S1~S5) to set the hard drive's ID.

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SAF-TE card layout


Label

CN1

CN2

CN3

SW1

U7

U9

Description

40-pin status connector for HDD backplane

68-pin SCSI connector for extended channel

68-pin SCSI connector for HDD backplane

Configuration switch

GEM 318 SAF-TE chipset

20 Mhz oscillator


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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.

2 Insert the BPL5M hot-swap cage into the housing and secure it with the two screws provided. The hot-swap cage will occupy three 5.25-inch drive bays.

3 Attach the power cable, the HDD fault LED cable, and the mainboard connector cable to the backplane board and attach the other end of the connector cable to the mainboard.



Note: Refer to “Mainboard layout” on page 54 for the location of

the SCSI connector.

4 Replace the housing panels.

System board connector cable

2

3

No.

Item

1 Connects to the mainboard

Blue strip with red edging

Connects to the hot-swap cage

Removing the BPL5M hot-swap cage

1


instructions.

2 Remove the two screws that secure the hot-swap cage to the housing.


3 Pull out the hot-swap cage from the housing.

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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.



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.

Make sure that the drive is properly inserted before closing the lever.

7 Push the lever back until it clicks into place.


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.

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Note: Your basic system already comes pre-installed with a

CD-ROM drive and a 3.5-inch floppy drive.

Replacing the 3.5-inch floppy drive

1


instructions.

2 Disconnect the power and signal cables from the old drive.

3 Detach the old 3.5-inch drive with the drive frame from the housing by removing the two chassis screws. 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 3.5-inch drive to the drive frame and secure it with the four frame screws you have previously removed.



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.


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


instructions.

2 Detach the power and signal cables from the drive.


3 Detach the 5.25-inch drive frame from the housing by removing the two screws chassis. Keep the screws for later use.

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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.



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.



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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.

Caution: Always observe the ESD precautions when installing or

removing a system component. Refer to page 49.

Removing a CPU

Follow these steps to remove a CPU:

1

Remove the housing panels. See page 51 for more detailed

instructions.

2 Locate the CPU socket on the mainboard.

3 Detach the fan/heatsink cable connector (1and 2).

4 Insert a flat screwdriver into the fan/heatsink metal bracket (3) and pry it outward (4).



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).


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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.



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).


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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. Refer to “IPMI

Configuration” on page 107 for more information on this BIOS

parameter.

Note: The system board supports both 100 and 133 MHz registered SDRAMs; 66 MHz SDRAMs are not supported.

Removing a DIMM

Before you can install a new DIMM in a socket, remove first any previously installed DIMM from that socket.

1


instructions.

2 Locate the DIMM socket on the mainboard.

3 Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM (a).

4 Gently pull the DIMM upward to remove it from the socket (b).



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).

4 Press the holding clips inward to lock the DIMM in place (b).

Note: The DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation.

If you insert a DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket, you may have inserted incorrectly. Reverse the orientation of the

DIMM and insert it again.

Reconfiguring your 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.


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Installing expansion cards

The onboard expansion slots supports PCI (Peripheral Component

Interconnect) cards.

To install an expansion card:

1


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.

4 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging.

5 Align the card in the empty bracket. Make sure that the card is properly seated.



6 Insert the bracket with the card into the selected slot then secure it with the screw you have previously removed.


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).


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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.

Removing a 337-watt hot-swappable redundant power supply module

1 Remove the screw of the power supply module using a flat screwdriver.

2 Lift up the module handle.

3 Push the lock with your thumb to release the power supply module.

4 Gently pull out the power supply module.



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.


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


instructions.

2 Press the system fan latch outward, then insert the additional internal system fan in place.

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

BIOS parameters.


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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.

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 values 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.


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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.

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 Basic Setup main menu.

The Key Help Guide (press <Alt+H> to activate) shows you how to move around the BIOS setup screen:

• Use the Up and Down arrow keys to move around the Setup

Utility screen.

• 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.

• Use the Page Up, Page Down, +, or - keys to select the options if they are available.

• 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 same as those in your computer. The grayed-out items on the screens have fixed settings and are not user-configurable.


Basic Setup Utility main menu

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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.



System Information

The screen below appears when you select System Information from the main menu:

Parameter

Processor

Processor Speed

Level 1 Cache

Level 2 Cache

Floppy Drive A

Floppy Drive B

IDE Primary Channel

Master

IDE Primary Channel

Slave

Description

Type of processor currently installed in your system

Clock speed of the processor currently installed in your system

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.

Current system settings for floppy drive A

Current system settings for floppy drive B

Current configuration of the IDE device connected to the master port of the primary IDE channel

Current configuration of the IDE device connected to the slave port of the primary IDE channel


Parameter

Total Memory

1st Bank

2nd Bank

3rd Bank

4th Bank

Serial Port 1

Serial Port 2

Parallel Port

PS/2 Mouse

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Description

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.

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.

Serial port 1 address and IRQ setting

Serial port 2 address and IRQ setting

Parallel port address and IRQ setting

Pointing device installation setting. Displays None if no pointing device is installed.



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.

The screen below shows the Product Information parameters:

Parameter

Product Name

System S/N

Mainboard ID

Mainboard S/N

System BIOS Version

SMBIOS Version

Description

Official name of the system

System’s serial number

Mainboard’s identification number

Mainboard’s serial number

Version of the BIOS utility

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.


Disk Drives

Select Disk Drives to input configuration values for the system disk drives. The screen below shows the Disk Drives screen:

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Parameter Description

Floppy Drive A Indicates the floppy disk drive type

IDE Primary

Channel Master

IDE Primary

Channel Slave

These items let you select the IDE hard disk parameters that your system supports.

Auto. Enables BIOS to automatically detect the parameters of installed HDDs during the POST (power-on self-test).

User. HDD parameters manually configured.

None. No HDD is connected to the system.

Note: The IDE CD-ROM is always automatically detected.

Option

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 Channel Type

The screen below appears if you select any of the the IDE drive parameters from the Disk Drives screen:

Parameter

Device

Detection

Mode

Device Type

Cylinder

Head

Sector

Description

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.

Indicates a hard disk type device

Option

Auto

User input

None

Specifies the number of cylinders in your hard disk, and is automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting.

User input

Specifies the number of heads in your hard disk, and is automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting.

User input

Specifies the number of sectors in your hard disk, and is automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting.

User input


Parameter

Size

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.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 *

Description

Specifies the size of your hard disk, in MB

Hard Disk

32-bit Access *

Advanced PIO

Mode *

Option

User input

Auto

Disabled

Enhances disk performance depending on the hard disk in use. If 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 (multiple sectors) at a rate of

256 bytes per cycle.

Improves system performance by allowing the use of the 32-bit hard 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.

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 the feature, change the setting to Disabled.

Auto

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Auto

Mode 0

Mode 1

Mode 2

Mode 3

Mode 4

Disabled

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Parameter

DMA

Transfer

Mode *

Description

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.

Option

Enabled

Auto

Multiword

Mode 0

Mode 1

Mode 2

Disabled


Onboard Peripherals

Onboard Peripherals allows you to configure the onboard communication ports and the onboard devices. Selecting this option displays the screen below:

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Parameter

Serial Port 1

Base Address

IRQ

Serial Port 2

Description

Enables or disables serial port 1

Sets the I/O base address of serial port 1

Sets the IRQ (interrupt request) channel of serial port 1

Enables or disables serial port 2

Base Address Sets the serial port 2 I/O base address

Option

Enabled

Disabled

3F8h

2F8h

3E8h

2E8h

4

11

Disabled

Enabled

2F8h

3E8h

2E8h



Parameter

IRQ

Parallel Port

Base Address

IRQ

Operation

Mode

ECP DMA

Channel

Floppy Disk

Controller

Description

Sets the IRQ channel of serial port 2

Option

3

10

Enables or disables the parallel port

Sets a logical base address for the parallel port. This parameter is configurable only if the Parallel Port parameter is enabled.

Assigns an interrupt for the parallel port. This parameter is configurable only if the Parallel Port parameter is enabled.

If you install an add-on card that has a parallel port whose address conflicts with the onboard parallel port, a warning appears on the screen.

Check the parallel port address of the add-on card and change the address to one that does not conflict.

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5

Enabled

Disabled

378h

278h

Sets your parallel port’s operation mode. This parameter is configurable only if the Parallel Port parameter is enabled.

Enhanced

Parallel Port

(EPP)

Bi-directional

Extended

Capabilities Port

(ECP)

Standard Parallel

Port (SPP)

Assigns a DMA channel for the ECP parallel port function. This parameter is configurable only if you select the Extended Capabilities Port

(ECP) as the operation mode.

Enables or disables the onboard floppy disk controller

Enabled

Disabled


Parameter

IDE

Controller

Description

Enables or disables the onboard primary, secondary or both IDE interfaces

PS/2 Mouse

Controller

USB Host

Controller

Enables or disables the onboard PS/2 mouse controller

Enables or disables the onboard USB host controller

USB Legacy

Mode

Activates or deactivates the USB keyboard connected to your system.

When activated, the USB keyboard functions in a DOS environment.

Onboard SCSI Enables or disables the onboard SCSI controller

Onboard

Ethernet Chip

Enables or disables the onboard

Ethernet controller

Option

Both

Primary

Secondary

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Disabled

Enabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

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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

Power

Management

Mode

Description

Allows you to reduce power consumption. When this parameter is set to Enabled, you can configure the IDE hard disk and system timers. Setting it to

Disabled deactivates the powermanagement feature and its timers.

IDE Hard Disk

Standby Timer

Allows the hard disk to enter standby mode after inactivity of 1 to 15 minutes, depending on your setting. When you access the hard disk again, allow 3 to 5 seconds (depending on the hard disk) for the disk to return to normal speed. Set this parameter to Off if your hard disk does not support this function.

Option

Enabled

Disabled

Off

1 minute to

15 minutes


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Parameter

System Sleep

Timer

Description

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.

Option

Off

1 minute to

120 minutes

Sleep Mode Lets you specify the power-saving mode that the system will enter after a specified period of inactivity.

This parameter becomes configurable only if the System Sleep Timer is on. Any keyboard or mouse action, or any enabled monitored activities occurring through the

IRQ channels resume system operation.

Power Switch

< 4 sec.

When set to Power off, the system automatically turns off when the power switch is pressed for less than 4 seconds.

When set to Suspend, the system enters the suspend mode when the power switch is pressed for less than 4 seconds.

Standby

Suspend

Power off

Suspend

System

Wake-up

Event

The system wake-up event allows the system to resume operation when the modem ring indicator is enabled.

Modem Ring

Indicator

When Enabled, any fax/modem activity wakes up the system from suspend mode.

PCI Power

Management

RTC Alarm

Resume

Day

Enables or disabled the PCI power managment function

Allows you to set a certain time on a certain day to wake-up your system from suspend mode.

Disabled

Enabled

Enabled

Disabled

Disabled

Time

Date/Time

User input

Resume

Time

If RTC alarm is enabled, the system will resume operation on the day indicated here.

If RTC alarm is enabled, the system will resume operation at the time indicated here.

User input



Parameter

Restart on AC

Power Failure

Description

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..

Option

Pre-state

Disabled


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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

Boot Sequence This parameter allows you to specify the boot search sequence during POST.

1st. The system checks this drive first.

2nd. The system then checks this drive if it can not boot from the 1st specified drive.

3rd. If the first two searches fail then it boots from this drive.

4th. If the first three searches fail then it boots from this drive.

BIOS will display an error message if the drive(s) specified is not bootable.

Primary

Display

Adapter

Lets you activate the onboard video controller as your primary display adapter, or automatically disable it once BIOS detects that there is a video card installed in your system.

Option

Floppy Disk

LANDesk (R)

Service Agent

IDE CD-ROM

Hard DIsk

Auto

Onboard



Parameter

Fast Boot

Silent Boot

Num Lock

After Boot

Memory Test

Release All

Blocked

Memory

Boot from

LANDesk (R)

Service Agent

Description

Allows the system to boot faster by skipping some POST routines

Option

Auto

Disabled

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). 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 Delete key when you see the

"Press DELETE key to enter setup" message on the screen.

When set to Disabled, BIOS is in the conventional text mode where you see the system initialization details on the screen.

Allows you to activate the Num Lock function upon booting

Enabled

Disabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

When 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.

When set to Enabled, this parameter allows the system to bypass testing the defective memory banks detected earlier.

Disabled

Enabled

When set to Enabled, the system boots from a LANDesk Service Agent network instead of your desktop system. The

LANDesk Service Agent is a IEEE-standardsbased code that intervenes in the boot process. Refer to your LANDesk Manual for more information.

When set to Disabled, the system boots from the drive specified in the Boot

Sequence parameter.

Disabled

Enabled


Parameter

Update BIOS with Boot

Block

Configuration

Table *

POST Error

Stop *

Description

When enabled, it automatically flashes the

BIOS file from the hard disk drive in case the system fails to boot up

Displays preboot system configuration table when enabled

When enabled, if the POST finds an error, it will stop and the user has to press F1 to continue. If disabled, even when the POST finds an error, it will not stop.

Option

Disabled

Enabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

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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

Date

Time

Description

Set the date following the weekday-month-day-year format. Valid values for weekday, month, day, and year are:

Weekday: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Month: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct,

Nov, Dec

Day: 1 to 31

Year: 1980 to 2079

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


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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

Supervisor

Password

User Password

Disk Drive

Control

Description

Prevents unauthorized access to the

BIOS Setup utility. The Present setting allows you to set a

Supervisor password.

Option

None

Present

Secures your system against unauthorized use. Once you set this password, you have to type it whenever you boot the system.

User password is available only when a Supervisor password is set.

The Present settings allows you to set a User password.

The disk drive control features enable or disable the read/write functions of the disk drives. These features 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.

None

Present



Parameter

Floppy Drive

Hard Disk

Drive

Processor

Serial Number

Description

Sets the control level of the floppy drive

Sets thecontrol level of the IDE drive

The Pentium III processor incorporates an individual serial number in each chip that can identify individual CPUs. When enabled, CPUs can be identified by its processor serial number. Disable this parameter to deactivate this feature.

Option

Normal

Write Protect All

Sectors

Write Protect Boot

Sectors

Disabled

Normal

Write Protect All

Sectors

Write Protect Boot

Sectors

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled


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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.

Note: Be careful when typing your password because the actual characters do not appear on the screen; password characters appear as asterisks (*).

3 Retype the password to verify your first entry then press Enter.

4 Highlight the “Set or Change Password” option then press

Enter.

5 Press Esc to return to the System Security screen.

6 Press Esc to exit Setup. The Exit Setup screen appears.

7 Choose “Yes” to save your settings and exit Setup. Your password will be saved to CMOS.



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.


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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.

Parameter

IPMI

Specification

Version

Description

Specifies the version of Intelligent Platform

Management Interface (IPMI)

Option



Parameter

IPMI BIOS

Version

BMC

Firmware

Version

System Event

Logging

Description

Shows the version of IPMI BIOS

Specifies the version of BaseBoard

Management Controller (BMC) Firmware

Option

Clear Event

Log Area

Enables or disables the event logging function of your system

Clears the event log whenever the event log area is full

Enabled

Disabled

Disabled

Enabled

Existing Event

Log Number

Remaining

Event Log

Number

View Event

Logs

Number of events currently located in the event log area

Number of spaces that are still available for logging system events

Opens the system event log file for viewing

Event Control

BIOS POST BIOS checks the bad processors and memory modules during POST. When this parameter is enabled, BIOS will stop POST operation whenever it finds a bad processor or memory. Otherwise, if disabled the system will continue running.

Memory ECC

PCI Devices

ECC (error correcting code) tests the accuracy of data as it passes in and out of memory. This parameter enables or disables the monitoring of this function.

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) is a 32-bit bus that supports a 64-bit extension for new processors, such as

Pentium processors. It can run at clock speeds of 33 or 66 MHz. This parameter monitors the activity of this bus when set to Enabled.

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled


RDM Configuration

Remote Data Management

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Parameter

RDM 4.5 BIOS

Version

Description

Shows the version number of the RDM

BIOS

Option



Parameter

Console

Redirection

Hidden

Partition

Communication

Protocol

COM Port Baud

Rate

Description

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. Once the connection is established, both the RDM server and RDM manager station display the same screen which enables the RDM manager station to function the same as the server console.

Setting this to Disabled deactivates the

RDM manager station.

Option

Disabled

Enabled

If you want the hidden partition to become accessible, set this parameter to

Enabled. When enabled, the server boots to the hidden partition.

This parameter specifies the parity, stop bits, and data length for the COM port to use for the RDM connection. This is fixed at N (none), 8, 1 setting and is non-configurable.

This parameter lets you set the transfer rate of the COM for the RDM connection.

The parameter setting depends on your modem specification; therefore, before you change the setting of this parameter, check the documentation that came with your modem.

Disabled

Enabled

N, 8, 1

9600

57600


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Parameter

Remote Console

Phone No.

Dial Out Retry

Times

Description

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.

If the remote console phone number is using an (X) line, then you must enter six commas (,) after the phone number and before the extension number, if any.

When entering the extension number, we recommend that you insert a comma after each number. The commas specify delay.

If this parameter is left blank, the Remote

Console calling function is disregarded.

This parameter lets you specify the maximum number of times the RDM server must retry to connect to the RDM manager station once the server fails and RDM is activated. If the server has completed the specified number of tries and the connection still fails, the server bypasses

RDM and goes into normal mode.

Option

User input

2

4

8

Infinite

Emergency Management

RDM Work

Mode

When detecting system failure, the RDM module will take some actions according to the enabled mode.

Waiting: Page and wait for the RDM station to call in

Reboot: Page, then reboot

Disabled: No action

Note: If Waiting is selected, a password consisting of at least three alphanumeric characters must be set.

Waiting Mode

Password

Prevents unauthorized access to the server

Disabled

Waiting

Reboot

User input


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Parameter

Paging Times

Paging No.


Description

Allows you to set the number of times that the RDM module must dial when the server fails or hangs

Option

4

8

1

2

User input Allows you to set the pager number that the RDM module must dial when the server fails or hangs


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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.

The screen below shows the Advanced Options parameters:



Memory/Cache Options

Memory/Cache Options allows you to configure the advanced system memory functions. Selecting this option displays the screen below:

Parameter

Level 1 Cache

Level 2 Cache

Description

Enables or disables the first-level or internal memory, that is, the memory integrated into the CPU.

Enables or disables the second-level cache memory which is incorporated in the CPU module.

Option

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled


PnP/PCI Options

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

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Parameter

PCI IRQ

Setting

PCI Slot 1

PCI Slot 2

PCI Slot 3

PCI Slot 4

PCI Slot 5

PCI Slot 6

Description

Select Auto to let BIOS automatically configure the plug-and-play devices installed on your system; Otherwise, select

Manual.

Note: Refer to the documentation that came with your PCI card for more technical information.

When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parameter to Auto, these parameters 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.

Option

Auto

Manual

User input



Parameter

Onboard VGA

Description

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.

Option

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.

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 SCSI

User input

Allows you to manually assign the interrupt for the onboard SCSI 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.

User input

USB Host

Controller

Allows you to manually assign the interrupt for the USB host controller 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.

Disabled

Enabled

PCI IRQ Sharing Setting this parameter to Yes allows you to assign the same IRQ to two different 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.

Yes

No


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Parameter

VGA Palette

Snoop

Plug and Play

OS

Reset Resource

Assignments

Description

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. 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.

Option

Disabled

Enabled

When this parameter is set to Yes, BIOS initializes only PnP boot devices such as

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

Windows 2000.

No

Yes

Set this parameter to Yes to avoid IRQ conflicts when installing non-PnP or PnP

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.

No

Yes



CPU Frequency

This parameter displays your CPU’s speed and bus frequency. Selecting this option displays the screen below:

Parameter

Bus Frequency

Description

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.

Option

CPU Frequency

Multiplier

Shows the CPU core/bus ratio of your system. The clock speed of the bus does not necessarily equal the CPU’s (core).

Mostly, the bus clock speed is slower than the CPU clock speed. The sytem BIOS will detect CPU frequency and set the CPU

Frequency Multiple automatically.

Processor

Speed

The processor speed is the speed at 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.


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Parameter

Single

Processor MP

Table

MP Table

Version

Description

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.

In cases when this parameter is enabled before installing Windows NT in a singleprocessor system, you may upgrade to a multiprocessor system without reinstalling

Windows NT.

This parameter allows you to choose the version of the multiprocessor specifications.

Option

Enabled

Disabled

V1.4

V1.1

Chipset Settings

The Chipset Settings page is a hidden page to end-users. Press

Alt + F4 while viewing the BIOS Setup main menu in BIOS Setup main menu for the Advanced Options page to display Chipset Settings.

This parameter allows you to configure the appropriate timings for your system’s chipset logic.



Parameter

CAS Latency

Description

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.

Option

2

3


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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.

Select No to ignore the message and return to the BIOS Setup utility main menu.

(*) Indicates default selection



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.



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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.

If you made any changes to the Setup utility, the dialog box below is displayed.

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.





Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide


This appendix shows you how to set up

ASM Pro and its agent software.


Installing ASM Pro

System requirements

ASM Pro Console

• Intel Pentium or higher processor

• 64 MB of RAM (128 MB recommended)

• 20 MB free hard disk space

• Microsoft Windows 98, Windows NT, or Windows 2000 operating system

• Ethernet card

• Modem

ASM Pro Server Agent

• Intel Pentium or higher processor

• 64 MB of RAM (128 MB recommended)


• Novell NetWare, SCO OpenServer, SCO UnixWare, Linux RedHat,

Microsoft Windows NT, or Windows 2000 operating system

• Ethernet card

• Modem (optional for RAS/OOB

1

)

System setup

Make sure that your computer meets the system requirements before proceeding. You may also want to change your screen to 800 x 600 resolution or higher for optimum viewing.

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Installing ASM 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.

Note: Remember to remove all diskettes or CDs from the drives before rebooting the system.

Installing ASM Pro Server Agent

ASM Pro Server Agent can be installed on four different operating systems. The installation diskette contains the installation files for the following operating systems:

• Novell NetWare 5.0, 5.1

• SCO OpenServer 5.06

• SCO Unixware 7.1

• Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server

• Linux RedHat 6.2, 7.0

• Microsoft Windows 2000 (Server and Advanced Server with SP1,

SP2)

Installing the Novell NetWare Server Agent

Note: Make sure the SNMP (Simple Network Management

Protocol) is configured properly.


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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. For more information, please refer to related documents about the SNMP Agent for NetWare (NetWare SNMP).

Check AUTOEXEC.NCF to see if you have loaded SNMP. Notice that because of the auto loading feature of NLM, you can not directly find where SNMP is loaded. The most common module is TCPIP.NLM which auto loads SNMP.NLM. If you are using TCP/IP, load SNMP by using the command line load snmp control=public before loading TCPIP.

For NetWare 4.x and Netware 5.x users, if you are using INETCFG.NLM to configure the network, be sure to configure SNMP and make sure that the SNMP.NLM is running with Control Community set to ‘public’.

To install the Novell NetWare Server Agent:

1 Insert the Management CD into your system’s CD-ROM.

2 At Netware server console, type:

load cdrom.

3 At Netware server console,type:

load EB450MgmtCD:\APP\ASM\Netware\setup.

4 You are asked if you want to install the ASM Pro Server Agent on your system. Select Yes to install.

The setup program detects the NetWare version and the model of the server. It copies related NLM files into the SYS: SYSTEM directory and C: of your NetWare server, and some needed command lines are added into AUTOEXEC.NCF in SYS: SYSTEM.

5 If the Mylex GAM driver and GAM service is installed in your

NetWare system, the setup program asks you to install the Bbp agent.

6 Press any key to continue. The ASM Pro Server Agent

Configuration Utility is launched.



7 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.

8 Reboot the system to activate the ASM Pro drivers.

Note: ASM Pro Server Agent automatically starts after the server is restarted and running.

Installing the SCO OpenServer Agent

Note: Make sure the SNMP (Simple Network Management

Protocol) is configured properly.

ASM Pro Server Agent requires SNMP running with community set to

'public' . The IP address of ASM Pro Console should be in /etc/

snmpd.trap so that ASM Pro Console can communicate with ASM Pro

Server Agent.

Follow these steps to install the SCO Server Agent:


2 Login SCO OpenServer as a super user.

3 In shell prompt, type the following to mount CD-ROM:

mount /dev/cd0 /mnt/cd.

4 In shell prompt, type:

ln -s /mnt/cd/APP/ASM/SCOOPE~1/ASMIPMI.DD /tmp/OL.000.000.

5 In shell prompt, type:

custom.

6 Follows custom command UI, select Software -> Install New ->

From ... -> Media Images -> /tmp.


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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.

8 After you set up the password, select the SNMP_Config option, and enter the IP address of the ASM Pro Console system. (You can run asmconfig at a later time to add or change the ASM Pro

Console IP address. See the ASM Pro Server Agent Utilities chapter in the ASM Pro manual for information about running asmconfig.)

Note: If the SCO Server Agent has been installed, target IP addresses appear on this screen.

9 After the installation is complete, in shell prompt, type:

rm /tmp/VOL.000.000.

Configuring ASM Pro Server Agent for SCO OpenServer

You may disable the password if you are installing ASM Pro Server

Agent to use only UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) or RDM functions.

You can use the asmconfig utility to set up a password for the agent. A password is required when you are using ASM Pro Console to remotely change or set any values for the agent.

Refer to the ASM Pro Server Agent Utilities chapter in the ASM Pro manual for instructions on how to use the asmconfig utility.

Installing the SCO UnixWare Server Agent

Note: All of the following procedures require root permission.

To install the SCO UnixWare Server Agent:

1 Prepare the ASM Pro installation diskette from the DD file on the

ASM Pro package CD-ROM.



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.

4 Insert the ASM Pro installation diskette into your floppy drive and, at the shell prompt, execute this command to begin ASM Pro installation:

# pkgadd -d diskette1 asm

The installation process copies the ASM Pro Server Agent package into the /usr/asm directory, and automatically makes changes to the following system configuration files:

/etc/netmgt/snmpd.comm

/etc/netmgt/snmpd.peers

/etc/inittab

After the installation is complete, ASM Pro Server Agent can be manually started by executing the command:

# /usr/asm/asmsmuxd or it will be automatically started on the next system reboot.

Note: Before starting ASM Pro SMUX Agent asmsmuxd, execute the ASM Pro Agent Configuration Utility asmcfg to configure at least "SNMP", "ASM Pro_Password" and other parameters. Refer to “Chapter 4 - ASM Pro Server Agent Utilities” in the ASM Pro manual for detailed instructions on using the ASM Pro

Configuration Utility.

Installing the Microsoft Windows NT V4.0 Server or

Windows 2000 Server/Advanced Server Agent

Note: Before installing the ASM Pro software, make sure that the

TCP/IP and its related SNMP service are installed on the server.


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To install Microsoft Windows NT V4.0 Server or Windows 2000 Server/

Advanced Server Agent :



3 In the Applications list, select "Advanced System Manager

(ASM) Pro Agent V4.50".


5 Follow the onscreen installation steps to complete the installation.

6 Verify the path (where the ASM Pro Agent will be installed to) and click OK. The Welcome screen appears.

7 Click Next. You are asked to stop SNMP service.

8 Click Yes. You are prompted to choose a destination directory. If you only want to install ASM Pro SNMP agent and Remote

Console, you can choose Typical. If you want to choose more components, click Custom. There are five components in the ASM

Pro agent:

• SNMP agent

• DMI

ASM Pro agent defines a proprietary ASM Pro.MIF that supports the same items as the SNMP agent.

• Server Mif

The server.mif that is defined by DMTF will be installed.

• Remote Console

The Remote Console Server is installed which can be remote control by Remote Console Client

• MMC

This component is only supported on Windows 2000 and is integrated with the Microsoft Mangement Console.

9 Click Next for the default directory, or click Browse to define your own destination directory. Check any components you want to install, and click OK.

The asmcfg utility launches automatically.

You may skip steps 7 through 11 if you are installing ASM Pro

Server Agent solely for the purpose of utilizing UPS and/or RDM functions.



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. Click OK to end the asmcfg utility.

This IP address tells the Agent where to report (trap).

12 Click Yes to save your changes. The View Readme File dialog box appears.

13 Click Yes to view, No to continue.

14 Click Finish to exit setup.

Installing the RedHat Linux Server Agent

Follow these steps to install the Red Hat Linux Agent:


2 Login Linux server as a super user.

3 In shell prompt, type the following to mount CD-ROM:

mount /dev/hdX /mnt/cdrom.

4 In shell prompt, type the following to change to the new directory:

cd /mnt/cdrom/App/ASM/Linux.

5 In shell prompt, type the following to install ASM Pro SNMP agent:

/bin/rpm -i asmpro-agent-4.5-4.rh62.i386.rpm.

6 In shell prompt, type the following to configure "SNMP_Config" to receive trap:

/usr/local/share/asm/asmcfg.

7 In shell prompt, type the following to start ASM Pro agent:

/usr/local/share/asm/asm-snmpd start.

8 In shell prompt, type the following to stop ASM Pro agent if necessary:

/usr/local/share/asm/asm-snmpd stop.


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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 4.0 or later, and/or

• SCO UnixWare 7.0 or later

• RedHat Linux 6.2 or 7.1

• ASM Pro (Advanced System Manager Pro) agent

RDM Console requirements

Hardware

• Pentium or faster PC

• At least 16 MB RAM

• At least 5 MB free hard disk space

• Modem



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. To connect an external modem, connect the RS232C serial cable to the modem data port and the appropriate COM port of the system.

Note: Use only modems that are purchased locally to ensure compatibility with your telephone system. The modem must have a transfer rate of at least 28.8K.

When the modem is turned ON, the CD/DCD (Carrier Detect/Data

Carrier Detect) signal light on the front panel must be OFF for RDM to function properly. If this is not the case, refer to the modem's user's guide and check the section on DIP switches for information on how to adjust the CD/DCD light. If your modem does not have a DIP switch, then we recommend that you replace it with another model that supports such switches.

Telephone

To connect the modem to a telephone outlet, plug in the telephone connector to the telephone outlet. Then, insert the telephone line connector to the modem line port.

Pager

The pager is necessary for notification purposes only.

Post-installation instructions.

• Make sure the modem cables are properly connected.


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• 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.

The RDM hidden partition is a DOS partition on the hard disk that allows you to run preinstalled diagnostic tools when necessary, without using a diskette or a CD. It also allows you to access your system from a remote RDM console.

To create a RDM hidden partition, do the following: a Prepare a "clean" hard disk, i.e., a hard disk without any operating system installed on it.

b Create a bootable RDM floppy diskette using the

Management CD of EasyBuild.

c Insert the RDM floppy diskette into the floppy drive. d After booting from the floppy drive, use the DOS FDISK command to create a DOS partition. The minimum partition size is 33 MB. e Activate the partition and exit FDISK; then reboot the system.

f Format the DOS partition. When formatting is completed, label the partition as RDM for easy identification.

g Install (or transfer) the DOS operating system to the partition.

h Run \RDM\install.bat* from the RDM floppy diskette to install the RDM driver and hide the RDM partition. These settings will take effect only after you reboot the system.

After you create the hidden partition, you can now install other operating systems on the same hard disk. But before doing so, make sure that the Hidden Partition parameter in the RDM BIOS is set to Disabled. For more information on

RDM BIOS, refer to RDM BIOS chapter of the ASM Pro manual.

Important: If you are using an IDE hard disk with a capacity less than 540 MB, make sure that you disable the LBA mode.

Otherwise, you will be required to use the LBA mode that you set


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. Before proceeding, make sure that you will not need to create a hidden partition in the future.

Follow these steps to delete the hidden partition: a Insert a bootable diskette into the floppy drive.

b Enter the BIOS Setup and set the Hidden Partition parameter in the RDM BIOS to Enabled.

c After the system boots from the floppy drive, use FDISK to delete the RDM hidden partition. Do not delete other partitions or change or reformat the active partition. d Exit FDISK and reboot the system.

e Enter the BIOS Setup and set the Hidden Partition parameter in the RDM BIOS to Disabled.

3 Install an operating system.

RDM supports the following operating systems:

• Novell NetWare

• Microsoft Windows NT and Windows 2000

• SCO OpenServer

• SCO UnixWare

• RedHat Linux

You can install any or all of the operating systems. For the installation instructions, refer to the documentation that came with the OS package.

4 Install the ASM Pro Server Agent.


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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. For information on how to install the ASM Pro software, refer to the documentation that comes with the ASM Pro package.

RDM Console setup

This section describes how to install and uninstall the RDM Console software.

Installing the RDM Console software

Important: Before you proceed, make sure that you have installed the necessary components and peripherals, both for the

RDM server and RDM console.

Note: The RDM Console software can be installed only under

Windows NT 4.0/Workstation or Windows 95/98/2000.

The RDM function is one component of the ASM Pro 4.5 Console software.

Follow these steps to install the RDM Console software:

1 Turn on the system.

2 Turn on all peripherals connected to the system such as the monitor, modem, etc.

3 Install ASM Pro Console. Run the installation program, i.e.,

SETUP.EXE. The Setup Program Welcome screen appears.

4 For typical installation in ASM Pro Console, the RDM Console will be installed. In Custom mode, user can choose to install RDM

Console or not.



5 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.


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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


• Windows NT Server 4.0 or Windows 2000 with the following:

• Microsoft Internet Information Server 2.0 or later (5.0 is recommended)

• Microsoft Active Server Pages (ASP)

• SNMP Service

• Ethernet card

• Modem

Installing AWM

Note: AWM and ASM Console can not be installed in the same system.

To install AWM:



3 In the Applications list, select ASM Pro Web-based Manager

V4.50 (AWM).


5 Follow the Installation Wizard.



6 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.

Setting up Microsoft IIS

To set up Microsoft IIS:

1 Open your IIS configuration program and check the virtual directory setting. The IIS setup program is located in the Windows

NT Server Optional CD. You can also download it from the

Microsoft Website.

2 Check the virtual directory. If there is no virtual directory for

AWM, create one and name it AWM. Point it to the directory where the AWM main files are installed (e.g. D:/AWM).

Note: If you have IIS version 5.0 the directory is automatically added.


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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.




Index

A

Advanced Desktop Agent

System Requirements 127

Advanced Server Agent


Advanced System Manager (ASM)


ASM Console

installation 128

ASM Server Agent

configuring SCO Openserver

Agent 131

installing Microsoft Windows NT

Agent 132

installing Novell Netware Agent

128

installing SCO Openserver Agent

130

installing SCO Unixware Agent

131

B

basic connections 21 keyboard 21

monitor 23

mouse 22

network 24

power cable 25

BIOS Setup utility 83

Abort Settings Change 122

Advanced Options 113

Boot Options 99

Date and Time 102

Disk Drives 89

entering 84

Exit Setup 123

IPMI Configuration 107

Load Default Settings 118

Onboard Peripherals 93

Power Management 96

Product Information 88

RDM Configuration 109

System Information 86

System Security 103

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removing password 106

setting/changing password

105

Supervisor password 103

User password 103

BPL5M hotswap cage

components 61, 66 installing 61

installing hard disk 63

removing 62

C computer maintenance

diskettes 18

connecting options

printer 29

USB devices 30

CPU 69

installing 71

removing 69

D

DIMM

installing 74

removing 73

disk drives 18

CD-ROM drive 19 inserting 19 taking care CDs 19

floppy drive 18 not write protect 18 write protect 18

E expansion card

installing 75

external system fan

installing 79

K

keyboard 15

M

Microsoft Windows NT

installation 132

mouse 17 buttons 17 clicking 17 double-click 17


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ratchet wheel 17

N

Novell Netware Agent

installation 128

P power supply module

installing 78

removing 77

S

SCO Openserver Agent

configuring for ASM Server

Agent 131

installation 130

SCO Unixware Agent

installation 131

system board

BPL5M board 58

SAF-TE card layout 60

system memory 73

reconfiguring 74

T

turning off your system 28

turning on your system 26

power-on problems 27

U upgrade

installation precautions 49

ESD 49

post-installation 50

preinstallation 49

V

VGA card retainer 61

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