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  • Page 1 Altos R300 User’s guide...
  • Page 2 Serial Number: ___________________________________ Purchase Date: ___________________________________ Place of Purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer Logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other company’s product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Fcc Notice

    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.
  • Page 4 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.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    Important safety information Checking the power cords Warning! To avoid electrical shock, do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC power cord(s), if they are not the exact type required. If a power cord(s) supplied is not compatible with the AC wall outlet in your region, get one that meets the following criteria: •...
  • Page 6 Precautionary reminders • Power supply modules Power supply modules have double-pole/neutral fusing. • Ventilation considerations The equipment rack must provide sufficient airflow to the front of the system to maintain proper cooling. The rack selected and the ventilation provided must be suitable to the environment in which the system will be used.

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    Important safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use this product near water.
  • Page 8 viii 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 service personnel to restore the product to normal condition.

  • Page 9: Important Installation Instructions

    Important installation instructions Since Altos R300 is also considered to be rack-mountable, instructions addressing suitable installation of the equipment in a rack are required to be supplied by the equipment manufacturer. Through the use of simple statements in the installation instructions, the following general hazards shall be addressed.

  • Page 10: Laser Compliance Statement

    Laser compliance statement The CD-ROM drive in this system is a laser product. The CD-ROM drive’s classification label (shown below) is located on the drive. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Notices FCC notice Important safety information Important safety instructions Important installation instructions Laser compliance statement 1 System overview Overview Processors Memory System chipsets Expansion slot Hardware management support Features summary Weight Power consumption Thermal dissipation 2 System tour External and internal structure Front panel Rear panel Internal components...
  • Page 12 Power-on problems Turning off your system 3 Upgrading your system Installation precautions ESD precautions Preinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions Opening your system Removing the system cover Replacing the system cover Installing an expansion card To install a PCI card on PCI slot 1 To install a PCI-SCSI card on PCI slot 2 Removing or installing the hard disk drive Installing SCSI hard disks...
  • Page 13 Load Default Settings Exit Setup Appendix A: ASM quick installation guide Installing ASM System requirements System setup Appendix B: Altos R300 Rack installation guide System rack installation Vertical mounting hole pattern Screw types used Installing cage nuts Installing the system into the rack...

  • Page 15: System Overview

    1 System overview...
  • Page 16 The Altos R300 is a 1U, high-density, rack-mountable single-processor system loaded with a host of new and innovative features. The system offers a new standard for flexible productivity ideal for local or wide area networks and multi-user server environments.

  • Page 17: Overview

    Overview The Altos R300 system is a PCI bus based processor system built on an optimized baseboard. It comes with a single socket 478 processor slot utilizing an Intel ® Pentium ® 4 processor or Intel ® Celeron processor with the Server Works GC-SL core logic chipset consisting of three distinct components: CMIC-SL, CIOBX2 and CSB5.

  • Page 18: Memory

    Memory The four DIMM sockets on board accept 256-, 512-MB or 1-GB DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM for a maximum memory capacity of up to 4 GB. For data integrity, the default setting for the ECC (error correcting code) function of the memory system in BIOS is enabled. Note: The mainboard supports PC2100/DDR-266 SDRAM DIMMs.

  • Page 19: Expansion Slot

    Additional features include hardware support for ASM (Acer Server Manager). ASM performs server management tasks. It detects problems in the CPU thermal condition, CPU working voltage detection (±12V/±5V/3.3V/1.5V), and PCI bus utilization calculation.

  • Page 20: Features Summary

    Features summary The system has the following major components: • FC-PGA (Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array) 478 processor socket that supports : ® • Intel Pentium (533 MHz system bus) ® • Intel Celeron processor up to 2.2 GHz (400 MHz system bus) or above •...

  • Page 21: Weight

    Deployment of ultra-dense 1U servers represent a significant power requirement. A simple formula to calculate server power requirements for an installation is: (Number of servers) x (307W) = maximum power requirements for servers Weight in kg Weight in lbs 13 kg 28.6 lbs...

  • Page 22: Thermal Dissipation

    Three 4-cm CPU fans • One rear chassis fan A fully configured Altos R300 server under maximum workload can produce approximately 900 BTU/hr. Air temperature measurements around the system may vary as much as 25°C (45°F) from front to back.

  • Page 23: System Tour

    2 System tour...
  • Page 24 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.

  • Page 25: External And Internal Structure

    External and internal structure Front panel Icon Description CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive indicator CD-ROM drive eject button CD-ROM drive emergency eject hole Floppy disk drive indicator Floppy disk drive Floppy disk drive eject button System event indicator Hard disk activity indicator Reset button Power button Power indicator...

  • Page 26: Rear Panel

    Rear panel Icon Color Teal or turquiose Black Black Blue Green Purple Description Power cable socket Add-on low profile PCI card bracket thumbscrew Fan blower Add-on low profile PCI card bracket Add-on PCI card bracket Add-on PCI card bracket thumbscrew Rear system fan Serial port Gigabit LAN 1 port...

  • Page 27: Internal Components

    Icon Color Internal components Item Power supply Slim type floppy disk drive (top) Hard disk drive (bottom) Slim type CD-ROM drive (top) Hard disk drive (bottom) DIMM sockets Air baffle Mainboard Description Power supply indicator System event indicator...

  • Page 28: System Board

    System board Mainboard layout The mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. It should look like the figure shown below. Item Description Battery LED board connector Secondary IDE connector Primary IDE connector PSU (power supply unit) 12V input connector 2 System tour...
  • Page 29 Item Description 24-pin ATX power supply connector USB connector Slim-type FDD connector CN12 ARMC (Altos Remote Management Card) connector CN13 Wake on LAN connector CN16 Lattice chip (not functioning) CN17 Gigabit LAN port(RJ-45) CN18 Gigabit LAN port (RJ-45) CN19 Serial port CN20 Monitor/VGA port CN21...
  • Page 30 Item Description IMB training jumper I2C bus connector LAN1 and Broadcom BCM5703 Gigabit chips LAN2 LED5 Event LED LED6 Power LED PCI slot (for debug card purpose only) PCI slot 1 and 64-bit/100 MHz PCI-X slots (3.3v) PCI slot 2 NMI (non-maskable interrupt) switch SYSTEM FAN3 3-pin fan connector...

  • Page 31: Disk Drives

    Disk drives Your system comes with the following disk drives: Floppy disk drive Your system’s 3.5-inch slim-type floppy disk drive can handle 1.44- and 2.88-MB capacity diskettes. Floppy diskettes are compact, lightweight, and easy to carry around. Here are some tips on how to take care of your diskettes: •...

  • Page 32: Cd-Rom Drive

    CD-ROM drive Your system comes with a slim-type CD-ROM drive. This drive is located on the front panel of your system. The CD-ROM drive is used to access data on compact discs (CDs). CDs, like diskettes, are also compact, lightweight, and easy to carry around.

  • Page 33: Hard Disk Drive

    • Clean your CD-ROM drive periodically. You may refer to a cleaning kit for instructions. Cleaning kits can be purchased in any computer or electronics shop. Hard disk drive Your system can support two high-capacity Enhanced-IDE (E-IDE) hard disk. For instructions on how to upgrade or replace your hard disk, refer to page 41.

  • Page 34: Preinstallation Requirements

    Checking the package contents Check the following items from the package: • Altos R300 system • Altos R300 User’s guide • Acer EasyBUILD • Altos R300 accessory box If any of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your dealer immediately.

  • Page 35: Basic Connections

    Basic connections The system unit, PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, and monitor constitute the basic system. Before connecting any other peripherals, connect these peripherals first to test if the system is running properly. Connecting the PS/2 keyboard Plug the PS/2 keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port port) located on the rear panel of your system.

  • Page 36: Connecting The Ps/2 Mouse

    Connecting the PS/2 mouse Plug the PS/2 mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port located on the rear panel of your system. Note: If you are using a USB mouse, plug the mouse cable into either of the USB ports located on the front panel of your system. 2 System tour (green port)

  • Page 37: Connecting The Vga Monitor

    Connecting the VGA monitor To connect the VGA monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor/VGA port (blue port) located on the rear panel of your system.

  • Page 38: Connecting The Power Cable

    2 System tour Connecting the power cable Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of your system. Then plug the other end of the power cable into a power outlet.

  • Page 39: Connecting Option

    Connecting option USB devices Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus design that is capable of cascading low-/medium-speed peripherals (less than 12 Mbps) such as a keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem. With USB, complex cable connections can be eliminated. Your system comes with two USB ports located on the front panel.

  • Page 40: Network

    Network You can connect your system to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable. To do so, simply plug the network cable into either of the two network ports your system. Note: Consult your operating system manual for information on how to configure your network.

  • Page 41: Turning On Your System

    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.
  • Page 42 • 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.

  • Page 43: Turning Off Your System

    Turning off your system To turn off your system in Windows, on the Windows taskbar click on the Start button, select Shut down from the drop-down window then click on OK. You can then turn off all peripherals connected to your system.
  • Page 44 2 System tour...

  • Page 45: Upgrading Your System

    3 Upgrading your system...
  • Page 46 This chapter contains basic information about your system board that you will find helpful when performing the instructions of the upgrade process which are also discussed in this chapter.

  • Page 47: Installation Precautions

    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 system component: Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it.

  • Page 48: Post-Installation Instructions

    Post-installation instructions Observe the following after installing a system component: See to it that all components are installed according to the described step-by-step instructions. Replace any expansion board(s) or peripheral(s) that you have previously removed. Connect the necessary cables. Replace the system cover. Turn on the system.

  • Page 49: Opening Your System

    Opening your system Caution! Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your system and all peripherals connected to it. Read the “Preinstallation instructions” on page 33. Warning! DO NOT attempt the procedures in the following sections unless you are confident of your capability to perform them.

  • Page 50: Replacing The System Cover

    3 Upgrading your system Replacing the system cover Align the cover to the housing frame and then push it back in to slide it back into place (1). Turn the thumbscrews clockwise to secure the cover (2).

  • Page 51: Installing An Expansion Card

    Installing an expansion card This section explains how to install an expansion card. The onboard expansion slots support PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) cards. Note: The BIOS setup automatically detects and assigns resources to the new device (applicable only to Plug-and-Play expansion cards).
  • Page 52 Align then insert the PCI card into the slot bracket (1) , then reinstall the metal bracket onto the housing (2). Secure the metal bracket with the thumbscrew (3). Replace the system cover. 3 Upgrading your system...

  • Page 53: To Install A Pci-Scsi Card On Pci Slot 2

    To install a PCI-SCSI card on PCI slot 2 Remove the system cover. See “Removing the system cover” on page 35 for more information. Remove the two screws that hold the fan blower to the housing (1). Disconnect the cable to the fan blower (2) then lift up the fan blower from the housing (3).
  • Page 54 Secure the metal bracket with the thumbscrew. Reinstall the fan blower to the housing (1). Secure it with the screws removed earlier (2) then connect the fan blower cable (3). Replace the system cover. 3 Upgrading your system...

  • Page 55: Removing Or Installing The Hard Disk Drive

    Removing or installing the hard disk drive To remove or install a hard disk drive: Remove the system cover. See “Removing the system cover” on page 35 for more information. The system has two hard disk drives located below the CD-ROM and floppy drive.
  • Page 56 To remove the hard disk drive under the floppy disk drive: Disconnect the diskette drive (1), hard disk (2) and power cable (3) connected to the floppy drive and hard disk. Note: To remove the floppy drive cable, use your fingers or a flat screw driver to gently lift the cable retainer on the connector (a) then lift the cable up as shown inset on the figure below.
  • Page 57 Remove the four screws that hold the hard disk to the disk frame (1) and pull out the hard disk drive (2). Keep the screws for later use. Install a new hard disk drive (1) and secure it with the four screws removed earlier (2).
  • Page 58 Connect all cables (4, 5, 6, 7). To install a floppy disk drive and hard disk drive assembly: Slide the floppy disk drive and hard disk assembly into the housing (1, 2) then secure it with the screw removed earlier (3).

  • Page 59: Installing Scsi Hard Disks

    Installing SCSI hard disks Note: Before you install a SCSI hard disk in your system, you need to install a SCSI controller card. The SCSI controller card shown in the illustration below is for your reference only. The actual system may not be bundled with a SCSI adapter card.
  • Page 60 Reinstall the fan blower. Replace the system cover. 3 Upgrading your system...

  • Page 61: Removing And Installing The Cpu

    Removing and installing the CPU The mainboard supports Intel MHz to 3.06 GHz or Intel GHz and future generations of Celeron CPUs. Caution! Always observe the ESD precautions when installing or removing a system component. Refer to the “Installation precautions” on page 33. Removing the CPU Follow these steps to remove a CPU: Remove the system cover.

  • Page 62: Installing The Cpu

    Loosen the two screws that hold the heatsink to the heatsink base (1) then flip the clips outward (2). Remove the heatsink (3). Gently press the socket lever down and slightly outward (4) then pull it up to a 90° angle (5). Carefully remove the CPU (6).
  • Page 63 Align the the new CPU into its socket (1). Make sure that pin 1 (indicated by a notched corner) of the CPU connects to hole 1 of the socket (2). Press down the socket lever to lock the new CPU into the socket (3).

  • Page 64: Removing And Installing Memory Modules

    Removing and installing memory modules The four DIMM sockets on board accept 256-, 512-MB and 1-GB DDR (Double Data Rate) SDRAM DIMMs for a maximum memory capacity of 4 GB. Note: The mainboard supports PC2100/DDR-266 SDRAM DIMMs. Contact your dealer for qualified DIMM vendors. Refer to “Mainboard layout”...

  • Page 65: Installing A Ddr Dimm

    Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DDR DIMM (1). Gently pull the DDR DIMM out of the socket (2). Note: Place your forefingers on the top of the DIMM before pressing the holding clips to gently disengage the DIMM from the socket.
  • Page 66 Align the DDR DIMM with the socket (1). Press the holding clips inward to lock the DDR DIMM in place (2). Note: The DDR DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation. If you insert a DDR DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket, you may have inserted it incorrectly.

  • Page 67: Bios Setup Utility

    4 BIOS Setup utility...
  • Page 68 This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and discusses how to configure the system by changing the settings of the BIOS parameters.

  • Page 69: Bios Setup Utility

    BIOS Setup utility The BIOS Setup utility is a hardware configuration program built into your system's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since most systems are already properly configured and optimized, there is no need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems and get the "Run Setup"...

  • Page 70: Entering Setup

    Entering Setup Power on the system to start the system POST (Power On Self Test) process. While booting, press the key combination Ctrl+Alt+Esc simultaneously. The Configuration/Setup Utility main menu will appear. Note: You must press Ctrl+Alt+Esc while the system is booting. This key combination does not work during any other time.
  • Page 71 Configuration/Setup Utility main menu Advanced Setup Utility main menu In the descriptive table following each of the main menu option screens: • An asterisk (*) mark indicates that the parameter appears only when you are in the Advanced Level. • The settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

  • Page 72: System Summary

    System Summary The System Summary menu displays basic information about the system. The screen below appears when you select System Summary from the main menu: Parameter Processor Type Processor Speed Level 1 Cache Level 2 Cache Diskette Drive A IDE Hard Disk Drive 0 IDE Hard Disk Drive 1 IDE Hard Disk Drive 2 Description...
  • Page 73 Parameter Description IDE Hard Disk Drive 3 Indicates a hard disk type. Total Memory Total amount of onboard memory. The memory size is automatically detected by BIOS during the POST. If you install additional memory, the system automatically adjusts this parameter to display the new memory size.

  • Page 74: Product Information

    Product Information Product Information menu displays the general data about the system, such as the product name, BIOS version, mainboard ID, serial number, etc. These information are necessary for troubleshooting and may be required when asking for technical support. These entries are for your reference only and are not user-configurable.

  • Page 75: Devices And I/O Ports

    Devices and I/O Ports Devices and I/O Ports allows you to configure the onboard communication ports and the onboard devices. Selecting this option displays the screen below: Parameter Description PS/2 Mouse Enables or disables the onboard PS/2 mouse controller. Diskette Drive A Indicates the floppy disk drive type.
  • Page 76 Parameter Description Floppy Disk Enables or disables the onboard Controller floppy disk drive controller. IDE Controller Enables or disables the onboard IDE controller. Onboard Enables or disables the first Ethernet Chip 1 onboard network feature. Onboard Enables or disables the second Ethernet Chip 2 onboard network feature.

  • Page 77: Console Redirection

    Console Redirection The screen below appears when you select the Console Redirection parameter from the Devices and I/O Ports screen: Parameter Description Console Enables or disables the BIOS console Redirection redirection during system boot up. It utilizes a null modem that allows you to remotely monitor and analyze a server condition, update system BIOS settings and quickly restore the system...
  • Page 78 Parameter Description COM Port This parameter lets you set the Baud Rate transfer rate of the COM port. 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. UART stop The UART (universal asynchronous bit length...
  • Page 79 Listed in the table below are the commonly used hot keys. You can only activate the key mapping when Console Redirection function is enabled. Hot keys/Mapping keys (remote station and console) Up Arrow Down Arrow Right Arrow Left Arrow <Enter> <Esc>...

  • Page 80: Serial Port Setup

    Serial Port Setup The screen below appears when you select the Serial Port Setup parameter from the Devices and I/O Ports screen: Parameter Description Serial Port Enables or disables the serial port. Serial Port Sets the I/O base address of the serial Address port.

  • Page 81: Usb Setup

    USB Setup The screen below appears when you select the USB Setup parameter from the Devices and I/O Ports screen: Parameter Description USB Support Enables or disables the on-chip USB. Enables or disables the USB keyboard Keyboard/ or mouse driver on the onboard BIOS. Mouse The keyboard/mouse driver simulates Support...

  • Page 82: Ide Primary Master Device

    IDE Primary Master Device The screen below appears when you select any of the the IDE drive parameters from the Devices and I/O Ports screen: Parameter Description Device Lets you specify the type of hard disk Detection installed in your system. If you want Mode BIOS to automatically configure this hard disk, select Auto.
  • Page 83 Parameter Description Sector Specifies the number of sectors in your hard disk, and is automatically set depending on your Type parameter setting. Size Specifies the size of your hard disk, in MB. Hard Disk LBA When set to Auto, the BIOS utility Mode* automatically detects if the installed hard disk supports the function.
  • Page 84 Parameter Description Advanced PIO When set to Auto, the BIOS utility Mode * 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.

  • Page 85: Ide Secondary Master Device

    IDE Secondary Master Device The screen below appears when you select any of the the IDE drive parameters from the Devices and I/O Ports screen: Parameter Description Device Lets you specify the type of hard disk Detection installed in your system. Mode If you want BIOS to automatically configure your hard disk, select Auto.
  • Page 86 Parameter Description The Ultra DMA and Multi-DMA modes Transfer enhance hard disk performance by Mode * 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. 4 BIOS Setup utility Option Auto...

  • Page 87: Start Options

    Start Options Start Options allows you to specify your preferred settings for boot up. The screen below appears when you select Start Options from the main menu: Parameter Description Startup Press Enter to access the Startup Sequence Sequence submenu. Quick Boot Allows the system to boot faster by skipping some POST (Power On Self Test) routines.
  • Page 88 Parameter Description Quiet Boot Enables or disables the Quiet boot function. When set to Enabled, BIOS setup is in graphical mode and displays only an identification logo during POST and while booting. After booting, the screen displays the operating system prompt (such as DOS) or logo (such as Windows).

  • Page 89: Startup Sequence

    Startup Sequence The screen below appears when you select the Startup Sequence parameter from the Start Options screen: Parameter Description First Startup Sets the first device from which the Device BIOS will attempt to boot up. Second Sets the device from which the system Startup Device will attempt to boot up when the first attempt failed.

  • Page 90: Date And Time

    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.

  • Page 91: System Security

    System Security The System Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords. The screen below appears when you select System Security from the main menu: Parameter Description Administrator Prevents unauthorized access to the Password BIOS Setup utility.
  • Page 92 Parameter Description Floppy Drive Sets the control level of the floppy drive. Hard Disk Drive Sets the control level of the hard disk drive. 4 BIOS Setup utility Option Normal Write Protect All Sectors Write Protect Boot Sectors Disabled Normal Present...

  • Page 93: Setting And Changing The Password

    Setting and changing the password To set or change an Administrator/User password: Enable the Administrator Password or User Password parameter in the System Security menu by pressing the Up or Down arrow key to select Present. The corresponding password window appears: Administrator Password window User Password window Type a password then press Enter.

  • Page 94: Removing A Password

    Choose Yes to save your settings and exit Setup. Your password will be saved to CMOS. Removing a password To remove your Administrator/User password: Disable the Administrator Password or User Password parameter in the System Security menu by pressing the up or down arrow key to select None.

  • Page 95: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup Caution! To avoid damaging the system, do not change any settings in the Advanced Setup submenus unless you are a qualified technician. The Advanced Setup screen allows you to configure the system memory, PCI device settings, CPU frequency and memory settings. The screen below shows the Advanced Setup parameters:...

  • Page 96: Memory/Cache Options

    Memory/Cache Options Memory/Cache Options allows you to configure the advanced system memory functions. Selecting this option displays the screen below: Parameter Description Level 1 Cache Enables or disables the first-level or internal memory, that is, the memory integrated into the CPU. Level 2 Cache Enables or disables the second-level cache memory which is incorporated in the CPU...

  • Page 97: Pnp/Pci Options

    PnP/PCI Options PnP/PCI Options allows you to specify the settings for your PCI devices. Selecting this option displays the screen below: Parameter Description PCI IRQ Select Auto to let BIOS automatically Setting configure the plug-and-play devices installed on your system; otherwise, select Manual.
  • Page 98 Parameter Description Onboard LAN 1 When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parameter to Auto, this parameter Onboard LAN 2 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...
  • Page 99 Parameter Description VGA Palette This parameter permits you to use the Snoop 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.

  • Page 100: Cpu Frequency

    CPU Frequency This parameter displays your CPU’s speed and bus frequency. Selecting this option displays the screen below: Parameter Description Bus Frequency The bus frequency refers to the speed by which data is transferred between internal system components and the CPU or the main memory of the CPU.
  • Page 101 Parameter Description Single Enabling this parameter allows BIOS to Processor MP create a multiprocessor (MP) table for Table Windows NT use. In a single-processor system running Windows NT, you may disable this parameter to enhance system performance. If you install another CPU for a dual system, enable this parameter then reinstall Windows In cases when this parameter is...

  • Page 102: Memory Settings

    Memory Settings This parameter allows you to configure the memory sockets when a memory fault is detected by your system. Selecting this option displays the screen below. Parameter Description DIMM x:Row x When a memory fault is detected during POST, BIOS will disable the faulty DIMM slot on the mainboard and set its parameter to Disabled by user.

  • Page 103: Power Management

    Power Management The Power Management menu allows you to setup various power saving features, when the system is in standby or suspend mode. The screen below appears when you select Power Management from the main menu: Parameter Description PCI Wake Up When enabled, the onboard local area network device or add-on PCI card activity wakes up the system from suspend mode.

  • Page 104: Error Log

    Error Log The Error Log lets you specify the appropriate settings for the system’s event handling function. The system event log enables you to record and monitor events that occur in the system. The screen below appears when you select Event Log from the main menu: Parameter Description...

  • Page 105: View Event Log

    Parameter Description PCI Event When this parameter is enabled, any PCI Logging device error will be recorded in the event log. View Event Log The screen below appears when you select the View Event Log parameter from the Event Log screen: The View Event Log screen displays the system log event file, such as number, type, time and status.

  • Page 106: Save Settings

    4 BIOS Setup utility Save Settings Use this option to save the changes made and close the BIOS setup. The dialog box below appears when you select Save Settings from the main menu: Press the Enter key. Select Yes to save settings before exiting the BIOS Setup utility. Select No to ignore the message and return to the BIOS Setup utility main menu.

  • Page 107: Restore Settings

    Restore Settings Use this option to return to the previous configuration settings. The dialog box below appears when you select Restore Settings from the main menu: Press the Enter key. Select Yes to return to the previous configuration settings. Select No to ignore the message and return to the BIOS Setup utility main menu.

  • Page 108: Load Default Settings

    4 BIOS Setup utility Load Default Settings Use this option to load the default settings for optimized system configuration. When you load the default settings, some of the parameters are grayed-out with their fixed settings. These grayed-out parameters are not user-configurable. The dialog box below appears when you select Load Default Settings from the main menu: Press the Enter key.

  • Page 109: Exit Setup

    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.
  • Page 110 4 BIOS Setup utility...

  • Page 111: Appendix A: Asm Quick Installation Guide

    Appendix A: ASM quick installation guide...
  • Page 112 This appendix shows you how to install the ASM software package.

  • Page 113: Installing Asm

    Installing ASM Acer Server Manager (ASM) consists of the ASM Agent, ASM Management Server and ASM Console. These components are required to perform server management tasks. System requirements ASM requires TCP/IP connectivity between the ASM Agent, ASM Management Server and the ASM Console.

  • Page 114: System Setup

    For detailed instructions on installing ASM Agent, refer to the ASM User’s manual. To launch the program, on the Windows taskbar click on the Start button, point to Programs, select Acer Server Management Suite then click ASM Agent. Installing ASM Management Server To install ASM Agent: Log in to the managed server using the Administrator account.
  • Page 115 For detailed instructions on installing ASM Management Server, refer to the ASM User’s manual. To launch the program, on the Windows taskbar click on the Start button, point to Programs, select Acer Server Management Suite then click ASM Management Server. Installing ASM Console...
  • Page 116 Appendix A: ASM quick installation guide...

  • Page 117: Rack Installation Guide

    Appendix B: Altos R300 Rack installation guide...
  • Page 118 This appendix shows you how to install the Altos R300 on the optional rack mount kit.

  • Page 119: System Rack Installation

    System rack installation Important! Observe the electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions indicated on page 33 when perfoming the following procedures. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified technician. Equipment rack precautions Follow the rack manufacturer's safety and installation instructions for proper rack installation.
  • Page 120 Circuit Overloading Appropriate consideration should be given when connecting the supply circuit to the system to avoid any circuit overload. The system nameplate rating should be used when addressing concerns about circuit overload. Appendix B: Altos R300 Rack installation guide...

  • Page 121: Vertical Mounting Hole Pattern

    Vertical mounting hole pattern The four vertical rails of the system rack contain mounting holes arranged in a manner shown in the figure below: The system occupies 1U in the rack. Count the U positions and hole numbers from the bottom up. Note: The unit of measurement used in this document is "U"...

  • Page 122: Screw Types Used

    Screw types used The following screws are used in the assembly of the Altos R300 system and bundled rack-mountable components: Screw type and Figure part number M4 x L5 M4 x L8 M4 nut M6 x L10 12J5289 M6 Cage nut...

  • Page 123: Installing Cage Nuts

    Installing cage nuts Cage nuts are used to secure systems and other components to the vertical rails in the rack. To install cage nuts: Insert the lower lip of the cage nut over the bottom of the opening at the back of a rail. Insert the small end of the cage-nut installation tool through the opening in front of the rail and hook the tool over the top lip of the M6 cage nut as shown below.

  • Page 124: Installing The System Into The Rack

    Each mounting rail consists of a fixed outer piece that is screwed onto the mounting bracket with a M4 x L8 metal screw and nut and an inner sliding piece controlled by a steel ball gearing movement. Put the component rails aside. Appendix B: Altos R300 Rack installation guide...
  • Page 125 Install the mounting rails to the rack by the following steps: Install the left mounting rail with the cable carrier first to the rack using five M6 x L10 metal screws and cage nuts (see page 109 for instructions on how to install a cage nut). The cable carrier is installed overlapping the mounting.
  • Page 126 Attach the component rails and rack mount bracket to the system with sixteen M4 x L5 metal screws. Install Altos R300 into the rack by carefully aligning the inner rails attached to the system with the mounting rails on the rack. Slide the system into the rack (1).
  • Page 127 Attach the cable carrier bracket to the rear of the system using two M4 x L5 metal screws. Align then slide the cable carrier to the cable carrier bracket until the release latch clicks.
  • Page 128 Insert the power, peripheral and networking cables into the appropriate ports. Refer to “Basic connections” on page 21 for detailed instructions. Bundle all cables to the cable carrier using the cable straps. Appendix B: Altos R300 Rack installation guide...

  • Page 129: To Install The System Into A Two-Post Rack

    To install the system into a two-post rack Attach the metal rails to the system with four M4 x L5 metal screws (1). Install Altos R300 into the rack with four M6 x L10 metal screws (2).
  • Page 130 Appendix B: Altos R300 Rack installation guide...

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