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Purtroppo, pochi utenti prendono il tempo di leggere il manuale d’uso, e un buono manuale non solo permette di conoscere una serie di funzionalità aggiuntive del dispositivo acquistato, ma anche evitare la maggioranza dei guasti.

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Innanzitutto, il manuale d’uso Acer R310 dovrebbe contenere:
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- segnaletica di sicurezza e certificati che confermano la conformità con le norme pertinenti

Perché non leggiamo i manuali d’uso?

Generalmente questo è dovuto alla mancanza di tempo e certezza per quanto riguarda la funzionalità specifica delle attrezzature acquistate. Purtroppo, la connessione e l’avvio Acer R310 non sono sufficienti. Questo manuale contiene una serie di linee guida per funzionalità specifiche, la sicurezza, metodi di manutenzione (anche i mezzi che dovrebbero essere usati), eventuali difetti Acer R310 e modi per risolvere i problemi più comuni durante l'uso. Infine, il manuale contiene le coordinate del servizio Acer in assenza dell'efficacia delle soluzioni proposte. Attualmente, i manuali d’uso sotto forma di animazioni interessanti e video didattici che sono migliori che la brochure suscitano un interesse considerevole. Questo tipo di manuale permette all'utente di visualizzare tutto il video didattico senza saltare le specifiche e complicate descrizioni tecniche Acer R310, come nel caso della versione cartacea.

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Prima di tutto, contiene la risposta sulla struttura, le possibilità del dispositivo Acer R310, l'uso di vari accessori ed una serie di informazioni per sfruttare totalmente tutte le caratteristiche e servizi.

Dopo l'acquisto di successo di attrezzature/dispositivo, prendere un momento per familiarizzare con tutte le parti del manuale d'uso Acer R310. Attualmente, sono preparati con cura e tradotti per essere comprensibili non solo per gli utenti, ma per svolgere la loro funzione di base di informazioni e di aiuto.

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    Acer Altos R310 User’ s Guide BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!j!! Xfeoftebz-!Nbs di!35-!3115!!6 ;1:!QN[...]

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    Changes may be m ade periodicall y to the information i n this publication w ithout obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this man ual or suppleme ntary documents and pu blications. Thi s company makes no representations o r warranties, eithe r expressed or implie d, with r[...]

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    iii Notices FCC notice Class A devices do not have a n FCC logo or FCC IDE on the label. Class B devices have an FCC logo or FCC IDE on the label. Once the class of the dev ice is d etermine d, refer to the fo llowin g corre spond ing statement. Class A equipment This device has been test ed and found to comply with t he limits for a Class A digita[...]

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    iv Shielded cables All connections to other computing devices m ust be made using shielded cables to maint ain compliance with FCC r egulations. Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output de vices, terminals , printers, etc .) certifie d to co mply wi th the Class A or Cla ss B li mits may b e attach ed to this equipment. Opera tion with non[...]

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    v Important safety instructions Read th ese ins truction s carefu lly. Sa ve these instruct ions fo r future referen ce. 1 Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product . 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet befor e cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aeros ol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 3 Do not use this produc[...]

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    vi a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the pr oduct c If the product has been ex posed to rain or water d If the product does not oper ate normally when the oper ating instructions ar e followed. Adjust only thos e controls that ar e covered by the operating ins tructions sinc e improper adjustment o[...]

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    Notices iii FCC notice iii Class A equipment iii Shielded cables iv Peripheral devices iv Use conditions iv Canadian users iv Laser compliance stat ement iv Important safety instructions v 1 System information 1 Product briefing 3 Processor 3 Memory subsystem 3 Storage 4 Graphics interface 4 Networking 4 I/O ports 4 Serial ATA ports 4 Caring featur[...]

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    BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes 22 4 Configuring the system 37 Upgrading the system 39 Installation precautions 40 ESD precautions 40 Preinstallation instructions 41 Post-installation instructions 41 Opening the server 42 Before opening the server 42 To remove the top panel 43 To replace the top panel 44 Installing expansion cards 45 To install an expan[...]

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    Appendix A: Management software installation 81 Installing ASM 83 System requirements 83 ASM Agent 83 ASM Console 83 System setup 83 Installing ASM Agent (Windows version) 84 Installing ASM Console (Windows version) 84 Installing ASM Agent (Linux version) 85 Appendix B: Rack installation 87 System rack installation 89 Equipment rack precautions 89 [...]

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    BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!y!! Xfeoftebz-!Nbs di!35-!3115!!6 ;1:!QN[...]

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    1 System information BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!2!! Xfeoftebz-!Nbs di!35-!3115!!6 ;1:!QN[...]

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    The Acer Altos R310 is a 1U, high density, rack optimised single processor system loaded with features. The system offers a new standard for flexible productivity ideal for local or wide area networks and multiuser server environments. BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!3!! Xfeoftebz-!Nbs di!35-!3115!!6 ;1:!QN[...]

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    3 Product briefing This section provide basic inf ormation concerning the configur ation of your Altos R310 sys tem. Processor • Single 2.5 GHz Intel Celer on processor with 400 MH z FSB • Single 2.8 GHz Intel Pentium 4 processor with 533 MHZ FSB - or - • Singl e 3.0 G Hz (or fa ster) In tel Pentium 4 proc essor with 800 MHz FSB • CPU Hyper[...]

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    1 System information 4 Note: 333 MHz memory will run at 320 MHz when use d with a processor with 800 MHz system bus frequen cy. Storage • Slim-type IDE CD-ROM drive • Slim-type 3.5 inch Floppy dis k drive • Support for two (m ax) hard disk drives Graphics interface • On-board ATI Rage XL Networking • Dual Gigabit Ethernet support I/O port[...]

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    5 Caring features Part of Acer’s m ission, as a company that car es about its end users , is to provide features t hat make operation, mai ntenance, and upgrading your system s impler and faster . The Altos R310 is no ex ception to this rule. The following features and options are provided. • Cost efficient operation in a value oriented pac kag[...]

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    1 System information 6 Product specification summary Highlighted below are the sys tem’s key feat ures: • Single Intel Celer on or Pentium 4 pr ocessor supporting Hyper - Threading Technology (P4 only) • 400/533/800 MHz FS B supports processor speeds from 2 .8 GHz to 3.2 GHz •I n t e l E7210 chipset consist ing of: •I n t e l E7210 Memory[...]

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    2 System tour BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!8!! Xfeoftebz-!Nbs di!35-!3115!!6 ;1:!QN[...]

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    This chapter provides locations of various components and ports and instru ctions on how to set up the system. BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!9!! Xfeoftebz-!Nbs di!35-!3115!!6 ;1:!QN[...]

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    9 System boar d Mainboard layout The mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. The figure below is provided to help you indentify and locate connectors, slots and ports. BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!:!! Xfeoftebz-!Nbs di!35-!3115!!6 ;1:!QN[...]

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    2 System tour 10 Item Description BT1 Battery CN2 A TX power connector (20 pin) CN3 A TX power connector (4 pin) CN6 CN7 CN9 Fan connectors CN19 Front Panel connector CN21 CD-ROM power connector CN23 ARMC Feature connec tor CN25 Add-on card HDD LED connector CN29 LPC debug card interface conne ctor COM1 Serial port DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM slot[...]

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    11 IDE1 IDE2 Primary I DE connector Secondary IDE connector STK1 STK2 USB 2.0 ports U8 Canterwood-ES chipset (North bridge) U9 CPU slot (478 pin) U20 System clock generator U22 Super I/O U26 Hance-Rapids chipset (South bridge) U27 BIOS U31 A TI Rage XL U46 VGA SDRAM VGA1 VGA monitor port Item Description BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!22! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb [...]

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    2 System tour 12 Jumper settings (J P1) clear CMOS Jumper settings (JP2) Password Jumper settings (JP4) Boot Block Pin Number Pin Settings 1-2 Normal (default) 2-3 Cl ear CMOS Pin Number Pin Settings 1-2 Normal (default) 2-3 Clear password Pin Number Pin Settings 1-2 Disabled (default) 2-3 Enabled BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!23! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-[...]

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    13 Exter nal and inter nal structur e Front panel No. Description 1 CD-ROM drive 2 CD-ROM activity indicator 3 CD-ROM eject button 4 CD-ROM emergency eject hole 5 HDD bays 6I D i n d i c a t o r 7 HDD access indicator 8 System reset button 9 ID button 10 Power button 11 Fault indicator 12 System activity indicator 13 USB 2.0 port BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl[...]

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    2 System tour 14 Rear panel 14 FDD eject button 15 Floppy disc drive (FDD) 16 FDD activity indicator No. Icon Descriptio n 1 Main power supply unit 2 Main power supply fan-exha ust 3 PS/2 mouse port 4 Serial port 5 T op panel tool-less screw 6 System expansion card riser tool-less screws 7 Expansion card slot 8 Expansion card slot 9 USB 2.0 ports ([...]

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    15 12 ID ID indicator 13 SVGA/monitor port 14 PS/2 keyboard port No. Icon Description BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!26! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-!3115!! 6;1:!QN[...]

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    2 System tour 16 Inter nal components No. Description 1 HDD bays 2 CD-ROM/FDD assembly 3 System fans 4 Power supply unit 5 CPU/heatsink/air-baf fle assembly 6 DIMM slots 7 Expansion card riser BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!27! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-!3115!! 6;1:!QN[...]

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    3 Getting Started BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!28! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-!3115!! 6;1:!QN[...]

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    This chapter gives information on setting up and starting to use your system BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!29! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-!3115!! 6;1:!QN[...]

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    19 Setting up the system Pr einstallation requir ements Selecting a site Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable s ite for the system for maximum efficiency . Consider the following factors when choosin g a site for t he system: • Near a grounded power outlet • Clean and dust-free • Stable surface free from vibration •[...]

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    3 Getting Started 20 System startup T ur ning on the system After making sure that you have properly set up the system and connected all the required cables, you can now power on the system. T o power on the system, p ress the power button on the front pan el. Refer to “Front panel” on page 13, for help locating the power but ton. The system st[...]

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    21 T ur ning off the system T o turn of f the server , on the Windows task bar click on the Start button, point to Shut Down... , select Shut down f rom the drop- down window then click on OK . Y ou can then turn of f all peripherals connected to your server . If you are unable to shutdown the server within Windows, press and hold the power button [...]

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    3 Getting Started 22 BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes The POST code checkpoints are re ferences and instructions used during the BIOS pre-boot process. The following t able describes the checkpoints and associated b eep codes, if any , that may occur during the POST portion of t he BIOS . Checkpoint Code Beep Code Description 01h One short beep before bo[...]

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    23 09h Set in-POST flag in CMOS that in dicates we are in POST . If this bit is not cleared by post- ClearBootFlagJ (AEh), the BIOS on next boot determines that the current configuration caused POST to fail an d uses default values for configuration. Clear the CMOS diagnostic byte (register E). Check the real-time cloc k and verify the bat- tery ha[...]

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    3 Getting Started 24 14h V erify that the 8742 keyb oard controller is responding. Send a self-test comma nd to the 8742 and wait for results. Also read the switch inputs from the 8742 and write the keyboard controller command byte . 16h 1-2-2-3 V erify that the ROM BIOS checksums to zero. 17h Initialize external cache before autosizing memory . 18[...]

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    25 1Ch Initialize interrupt controllers for some shut- downs. 20h 1-3-1-1 V erify that DRAM refre sh is operating by polling the refresh bit in PORTB. 22h 1-3-1-3 Reset the keyboard. 24h Set segment-register addressibility to 4 GB. 28h 1-3-3-1 Using the table of config urations supplied by the spec ific chip set module, test each DRAM configuration[...]

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    3 Getting Started 26 3Ch If CMOS is valid, load chipset registers with values from CMOS, otherwise load defaults and display Setu p prompt. If Auto Configu- ration is enabled, al ways load the chipset registers with the Setup defaults. 3Dh Load alternate registe rs with CMOS values. Register-table pointers are in the altreg- table segment. 41h Init[...]

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    27 49h Perform these tasks: 1. Size the PCI bus topolog y and set bridge bus numbers 2. Set the system m ax bus number 3. Write a 0 to the command register of every PCI de vice 4. Write a 0 to all 6 base registers in every PCI device 5. Write a -1 to the status register o f every PCI device 6. Find all IOPs and initial ize them. 4Ah Initialize all [...]

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    3 Getting Started 28 58h 2-2-3-1 T est for unexpect ed interrupts. First do an STI for hot interrupts. Secondly , test the NMI for an unexpected interru pt. Thirdly , enable the parity checkers a nd read fr om memory , checking for an une xpected interrupt. 59h Register POST Displa y Services, fonts, and languages with the PO ST Dispatch Manager . [...]

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    29 68h Enable external ca che and CPU cach e if present. Configure non-cacheable re gions if neces- sary . NOTE: Hook routine must preserve DX, which carries the cache size to the Display- CacheSizeJ routine. 69h Initialize the handler for SMM. 6Ah Display external cache si ze on the screen if it is non-zero. NOTE: Hook routine must preserve DX, wh[...]

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    3 Getting Started 30 7Eh The Coprocessor initia lization test. Use the floating point instructions to determine if a coprocessor exists instead of the ET bit in CR0. 80h Disable onboard COM and LPT ports before testing for presence of external I/O devices. 81h Run late device initialization ro utines. 82h T est and iden tify RS232 ports. 83h Config[...]

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    31 90h Initialize hard-disk controller . If the CMOS RAM is valid and intact, and fixed disks are defined, call the fixed di sk init routine to intialize the fixed disk system and take over the appropriate interrupt vectors. 91h Configure the local bus IDE timin g register based on the drives attached to it. 92h Jump to UserPa tch2. 93h Build MPT A[...]

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    3 Getting Started 32 9Ch Set up Power Management. Initiate power - management state machine. 9Dh Initialize Se curity Engine. 9Eh Enable hardware interrupts. 9Fh Check the total number of Fast Disks (A T A and SCSI) and update the bdaFdiskCount. A0h V erify that the system clock is interrupting. A2h Setup Numlock indicato r . Display a message if k[...]

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    33 B0h Check for errors If (errors were found) beep twice display "F1 o r F2" message if (F2 keystroke) go to SETUP if (F1 keystroke) go to BOOT B1h Inform RomPilot about the end of P OST . B2h Change status bits in CMOS and/or the BIOS data area to reflect the fact that POST is complete. B4h One quick beep. B5h T urn off <Esc> and [...]

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    3 Getting Started 34 BEh If BCP option is enab led, clear the screen before booting. BFh Check virus and backup rem inders. Display System Summary . C0h T ry to boot with INT 19. C1h Initialize the Post Error Manager . C2h Write PEM errors. C3h Display PEM errors. C4h Initialize system error handler . C5h PnPnd dual CMOS (optional). C6h Initialize [...]

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    35 E1h Initialize the bridge. E2h Initialize the CPU. E3h Initialize system timer . E4h Initialize system I/O. E5h Check force recovery boot. E6h Checksum BIOS ROM. E7h Go to BIOS. E8h Initialize Multi-Processor E9h Set huge segment. EAh Initialize OEM special code. EBh Initialize PIC and DMA. ECh Initialize Memory type. EDh Initialize Memory size.[...]

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    3 Getting Started 36 BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!47! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-!3115!! 6;1:!QN[...]

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    4 Configuring the system BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!48! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-!3115!! 6;1:!QN[...]

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    This chapter discusse s the precautionary measures and installa tion procedures you need to know when upgrading the system. BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!49! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-!3115!! 6;1:!QN[...]

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    39 Upgrading the system Certain components of the server ar e upgradeable such as the drives, the CPU, the memory , and the expansion cards. However , for safety purposes, we do not recommend that you perform these upgrades yourself. If you want to replace or upgrade any of these components, contact your dealer or a qualifie d service technician fo[...]

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    4 Configuring the syste m 40 Installation precautions Before you install any server component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions along with preinstallation and post-ins tallation instructions. ESD precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage the processor(s), motherboard, dis[...]

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    41 Pr einstallation instructions Always observe the following before you install any component: 1 T urn of f the system and all the peripherals connected to it. 2 Unplug all cables from the power out lets. 3 Open the system according to the instr uctions on page 42. 4 Follow the ESD precautions described in this section when handling a server compo[...]

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    4 Configuring the syste m 42 Opening the server Caution! Before you proceed, make su re that you have turned off your system and all pe ripherals connected to it. Rea d the “Preinstallation instructions” on page 41. Y ou need to open the server before you can install additional components. The top panel is removable to allow access to the syste[...]

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    43 T o r emove the top panel The top panel is attached to the server by one (non-removable) thumbscrew . See “Rear panel” on page 14 for help locating the screw . T o remove the top panel: 1 Loosen the thumbscrew located at t he top-middle of the rear panel (1) . 2 Slide the panel rearward (2) and lift to detach it from the chassis. BB!S421!.!F[...]

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    4 Configuring the syste m 44 T o r e place the top panel Align the cover over the chassis, with the tool-less screw oriented toward the back panel of the server . Slide the cover toward the front (1) and secure the cover by tightening the thumbscrew (2) . Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 41. BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!55! [...]

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    45 Installing expansion car ds This section explains how to install an expansion card. The onboard expansion slots support PCI (Peripheral Compon ent Interconnect) cards. Before installing expansion cards, observe ESD precautions and Pre-installation precautions as noted on page 40. Note: The BIOS setup automatically detects and assigns resources t[...]

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    4 Configuring the syste m 46 4 Align and insert the PCI card onto the slot bracket (1), then reinstall the PCI riser into the housing (2) . T urn the thumbscrews clockwise to secure the bracket (3) . 5 Observe the post-installation in structions described on page 41. BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!57! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-!3115!! 6;1:!QN[...]

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    47 Installing and r emoving a hard disc drive Removing a hard disc 1 Remove the system cover . See “T o remove the top panel” on page 43 for more information. 2 Remove the front bezel from the system. Press the release butto ns at either end. 3 Disconnect all cables from the back of the hard discs (1) and (2) . T urn the thumbscrew counter -clo[...]

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    4 Configuring the syste m 48 4 Remove the scr ews that sec ure th e hard disc to the disc tray (1) and remove the drive from the tray (2) . Keep the sc rews for late r use. Installing a har d disc 1 Insert the new hard disc drive into the disc tray (1) and secure it with the four screws you removed in the previou s step (2) . BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qb[...]

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    49 2 Reinsert the dis c tray into the fr ont of the syst em (1) . T urn the thumbscrew clockwise to secure the d isc tray (2) , and reconnect all hard disc cables (3) and (4) . 3 Replace the system cover and the front bezel, making sure to observe the post-installation instructions descri bed on page 41. BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!5:! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb [...]

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    4 Configuring the syste m 50 Upgrading the CPU This section includes in structions for removing and installing a CPU. Important! Always observe the ESD precautions when installing or removing a system compon ent. Refer to page 40. Removing a CPU 1 Remove the system cover . See “T o remove the top panel” on page 43. 2 Locate the CPU/heatsink/air[...]

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    51 4 Loosen the four corner screws that secure the heats ink to the mainboard (1) and gently remove it (2) . 5 Locate and lift the CPU socket locking lever (3) to release the processor . Gently pull up on the processor (4) to remove it. BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!62! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-!3115!! 6;1:!QN[...]

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    4 Configuring the syste m 52 Installing a CPU Having followed the steps above, t he CPU socket is empty and you are ready to install your new processor . 1 Insert the CPU into the mainboard socket (1) , making sure th e indicator on the processor is aligned with the indicator on the socket. Lower the CPU locking lever to secure the processor (2) . [...]

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    53 2 Replace the heatsink over the CPU socket (3) and tighten the four corner screws (4) . 3 Replace the system cover , making sure to observe the post- installation instructions described on page 41. BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!64! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-!3115!! 6;1:!QN[...]

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    4 Configuring the syste m 54 Upgrading the system memory Memory configuration This section includes instructions for removing and installing a memory module. The following table illustrates the gr eater efficiency of 2-way memory interleave configurations as comp ared to a 1-way memory interleave configuration. Wa r n i n g ! Functionality issues m[...]

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    55 To r e m o v e a D I M M Before installing a new DIMM in a socket, remove first any previously installed DIMM from that socket. Important: Before removing any DIMM from the mai nboard, make sure to create a backup file of all important data. 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 41. 2 Locate the DIMM soc[...]

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    4 Configuring the syste m 56 T o install a DIMM 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 40. 2 Locate the DIMM sockets on the mainboard. 3 Open the clips on the socket. 4 Align and insert the DIMM into the socket (1) . 5 Press the holding clips inward to lock the DIMM in place (2) . Note: The DIMM socket is sl[...]

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    5 BIOS setup BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!68! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-!3115!! 6;1:!QN[...]

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    This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and discusses how to configure the system by changing the settin gs of the BIOS parameters. BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!69! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-!3115!! 6;1:!QN[...]

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    59 BIOS setup BIOS setup is a hardware configuration program built into your system's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since mos t systems are already properly configured and optimized, there is no need to run this utility . Y ou will need to run this utility under the following conditions: • When changing the system configuration • When [...]

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    5 BIOS setup 60 Entering BIOS setup Power on the server to start the syst em POST (Power On Self T est) process. During bootup, press F2 to enter the BIOS setup screen. Note: Y ou must press F2 while the system is bo oting. This key stroke function does not work at any other time. There are several tabs on the s etup screen corresponding to the six[...]

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    61 • Use the Enter key to display a submenu screen. Note: When a parameter is prec eded by a ( > ), it means that a submenu screen is av ailable. • Press F1 for General Help on using the BIOS setup. • Press F10 to save changes and close the BIOS setu p. • Press Esc to close the BIOS setup without saving changes. In the descriptive table [...]

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    5 BIOS setup 62 Main The Main menu displays basic and import ant information about the system. This information is necessary for tr oubleshooting and may be required when asking for technical support. The last two parameters on the screen let you define the syst em’ s time and date settings. The real-time clock keeps the system date and time. Aft[...]

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    63 System T i me Sets the correct time. [HH:MM:SS] System D ate Sets th e correct date. [mm/dd/ yyyy] Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Mast er Primary IDE Sl ave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master Display drive type if detected. N/A Parameter De scription Option BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!74! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi![...]

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    5 BIOS setup 64 Advanced The Advanced menu contains parameter values that define how the system behaves on startup. Warning! Be cautious in setting pa rameter values in t he Advanced menu as any incorrect value may cause the system to malfunction. Press Enter to ent er the submenu screen of the paramet ers shown in the screen below . BB!S421!.!FO/ [...]

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    65 Parameter Description Option PCI Configuration Peripheral Configuratio n Boot Settings Configuration Event Log Configuration Console Redirection System Health Monitoring ASF Configuration Open the submenu to con- figure these settings by pressing ‘Enter’. N/A Enter is the only option. Large Disk Access Mode DOS Parallel A T A Both Disabled P[...]

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    5 BIOS setup 66 PCI Configuration Parameter Descrip tion Option Reset Configuration Data No Ye s USB Host Controller Enables or disables the USB function i n Chipset. Enable d Disabled Legacy USB Support Enables or disables support for legacy USB devices. Auto Disabled Onboard LAN1 Onboard LAN2 Onboard PCI VGA Enables or disables onboa rd devices. [...]

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    67 Peripheral Configuration The Peripheral Configuration submenu lets you define the parameter settings for the system’ s parallel and serial ports . Parameter Description Options Serial Port A Serial Port B Auto Enabled Disabled Base I/O address 3F8 2F8 3E8 2E8 Interrupt IRQ 4 IRQ 3 Floppy Disk Controller Enabled Disabled BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbh[...]

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    5 BIOS setup 68 Boot Settings Configuration Parameter Description Option Quick Boot Allows BIOS to skip certain tests to decrease the time needed while booti ng the system. Enabled Disabled Quiet Boot Displays the OEM logo when enable d; dis- plays normal POST messages when dis- abled. Enabled Disabled Summary Screen Enabled Disabled Hyper Threadin[...]

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    69 Bootup NumLock Sets the P ower-on state f or NumLo ck. On Off Wait for ‘F1’ if Error Displays the error me ssage if POST error occurs. Enabled Disabled MPS Support 1.4 Memory T est Performs memory read/write test during POST . Enabled Disabled Floppy Che ck Displays the error message if floppy is not detected. Enabled Disabled Parameter Desc[...]

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    5 BIOS setup 70 Event Log Configuration Parameter Description Option Event Log Capacity Displays event log space status. Space Available Event Log V alidity Displays event log status. V alid Event Logging Al lows logging of events and SMI/NMI. Enable d Disabled Clear All Event Logs Clears event log area and resets to ‘No’ at next boot if Y es i[...]

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    71 ECC Event Logging Allows logging of ECC e vents. Enabled Disabled PCI Event Logging Allows l ogging of PCI error events. Enabled Disabled AC Power Lost/ Recovery Enabled Disabled Reset Disabled Memory Bank Enables all memory bank s at the next boot. Memory DIMM m ight be disabled by memory redu c- tion feature. Ye s No Parameter Description Opti[...]

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    5 BIOS setup 72 Console Redirection Parameter Description Option Console Redi- rection Port Selects the system port for console redi- rection. COM1 Serial Port A Serial Port B Disabled Baud Rate Sets the rate of communication. 9600 KB 19.2 KB 38.4 KB 57.6 KB 115.2 KB Te r m i n a l Ty p e PC ANSI VT100+ VT -UTF8 VT100 BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!83! ![...]

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    73 Flow Control No CTS/RTS XON/XOFF CTS/RTS+ CD Continue C.R. after POST On Off # of video pages to sup- port 1 (Default) through 8 Parameter Description Option BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!84! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-!3115!! 6;1:!QN[...]

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    5 BIOS setup 74 System Health Monitoring The system health monitoring screen displays current info rmation regarding the system’ s CPU status, temperature status and fan status. There are no user -configurable parameters on this page. BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!85! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-!3115!! 6;1:!QN[...]

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    75 Alert Standar d Format (ASF) configruation Parameter Description Option BIOS Boot Ti m e o u t Sets the interval for the BIOS boo t watch- dog timer . 0 1-65535 OS Boot Ti m e o u t Sets the interval for th e OS boot watch- dog timer . 0 1-65535 Power-on wait time 60 BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!86! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-!3115!! 6;1:!QN[...]

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    5 BIOS setup 76 Power Parameter Description Option ACPI-aware OS Enable or disable ACPI supp ort for the Operating System. Ye s No Power Button Behavior 4-Sec. Override Instant On/Off AC Lost Han- dling Sets the power sta te after shut- down due to power interrup t. If set to ‘Off’ the system remains off. If set to ‘Last State’ the system r[...]

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    77 Boot Parameter Description +Removable Devices Expandable Allows user to configure Boo t Sequence CD-ROM Drive +Hard Drive PXE IBA GE Slot 0208 v1216 PXE IBA GE Slot 0430 v1216 BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!88! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-!3115!! 6;1:!QN[...]

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    5 BIOS setup 78 Security The Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwor ds. Paramete r Descriptio n Options Supervisor Password User Password Displays ‘Installed’ if p assword is set. Clear Installed Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Sets password by pressing ‘Enter [...]

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    79 Exit The Exit menu displays the various options to quit from the BIOS setup. Highlight any of the exit options then press Enter . Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Saves changes made and closes the BIOS setup. Exit Discarding Changes Discards changes made and closes the BIOS setup. Load Setup Defaults Loads the optimal settings fo r all [...]

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    Appendix A: Management softwar e installation BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!92! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-!3115!! 6;1:!QN[...]

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    This appendix shows you how to install the ASM and EasyBUILD TM software packages. BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!93! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-!3115!! 6;1:!QN[...]

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    83 Installing ASM Acer Server Manager (ASM) consis ts of the ASM Console and the ASM Agent. These two co mponents are both required to perform server management tasks. System re quir ements ASM requires TCP/IP connectivity between the ASM Console and the ASM Agent. ASM Agent • Altos Server System • Minimum of 128 MB RAM • SCSI/IDE hard drive [...]

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    Appendix A: Management software i nstallation 84 Installing ASM Agent (Windows version) T o install ASM Agent: 1 Log in to the managed server using the Administrato r account. 2 Insert the EasyBUILD TM Management CD into the server’ s CD-ROM drive. The installation sequence will automatically begin. 3 Select the option for ASM installation. The i[...]

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    85 Installing ASM Agent (Linux version) T o install the ASM6 Agent on RedHat Linux 8.0 1 Insert the ASM6 installation CD into your computer's optical drive. 2 Mount the CD-ROM drive with "mount /dev/cdr om /mnt/cdrom" command. For more information on mount command and the options, please refer to RedHat Linux user's guide. 3 Cha[...]

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    Appendix A: Management software i nstallation 86 BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!97! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-!3115!! 6;1:!QN[...]

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    Appendix B: Rack installation BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!98! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-!3115!! 6;1:!QN[...]

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    This appendix shows you how to use the optional rack mount kit to put your Alto s R310 server into a server rack. BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!99! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-!3115!! 6;1:!QN[...]

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    89 System rack installation Important! Observe the electrostatic di scharge (ESD) precautions shown on page 40 whe n perfoming the following p rocedures. Do not attempt the proce dures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified technicia n. Equipment rack pr ecautions Follow the rack manufacturer's safety and installation i[...]

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    Appendix B: Rack installation 90 • Elevated Operating Ambient T emperature The maximum operating temperature of the system is 35 o C (95 o F). Careful consideration should be gi ven to installing the system in an environment compatible with the 35 o C (95 o F) maximum ambient temperature. • Reduced Airflow The amount of airflow required for the[...]

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    91 V ertical mounting hole patter n The four vertical rails of a rack contain mounting holes arr anged 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 use d in this document is "U" (1U = 1.75 inches o r 44.45 mm). The total [...]

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    Appendix B: Rack installation 92 Screw types for rack installation The following screws are used in the assembly of the Acer Altos R310 and other rack-mountable components. Installing cage nuts Cage nuts are use to secure systems and other components to the vertical rails in the rack. T o install cage nuts: 1 Insert the lower lip of the cage nut ov[...]

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    93 2 Pinch the flexible edges of the cage nut with your fingers and press until it locks into place. 3 Repeat this process to instal l the other cage nuts in their appropriate locations. Installing the syst em into the rack T o ins tall the system into the rack: The Altos R310 Rack mount kit contains two sets of rack brackets and mounting rails. Th[...]

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    Appendix B: Rack installation 94 b Hold down the latch (1) then slip the inner rail out (2) . c Repeat this procedure with the other rack bracket. 2 Attach the inner rails to both sides of the server . a Align the inner rails to the three screw holes located on either side of the server . b Secure the rails to the server using #8-32 x 0.25 inch scr[...]

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    95 4 Install the mounting rails to the rack using four M6 x L10 screws for each mounting rail and the cage nuts you installed earlier . 5 Extend the middle sliding piece of each mounting rail forward until it clicks. BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!:6! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-!3115!! 6;1:!QN[...]

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    Appendix B: Rack installation 96 6 Install the server into the rack by carefully aligning the inner rails attached to the server with the mounting rails on the rack. a Press the release latch on bot h sides of the server . b Slide the server into the ra ck then push until it clicks. Caution! T o avoid personal i njury , care should be taken when pr[...]

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    Appendix C: SA T A RAID configuration utility BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!:8! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-!3115!! 6;1:!QN[...]

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    This appendix provides instructions for using the SA T A RAID configuration utility . BB!S421!.!FO/ cppl!!Qbhf!:9! !Xfeoftebz-!Nb sdi!35-!3115!! 6;1:!QN[...]

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    99 Har d war e Requirements for R310 SA T A RAID Y our system needs to have at least two SA T A hard drives installed to create a RAID array . A single hard dri ve is treated as JBOD and is insufficient to create a disk array . SA T A RAID POST information When the server boots up, POST info rmation displays connected SA T A HDD information, array [...]

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    Appendix C: SA T A RAI D configuration utility 100 Server BIOS settings Y our system’ s BI OS settings must be modified to enable SA T A RAID. Follow the steps below to change the BIO S settings and enable RAID configuration. 1 Enter the BIOS Setup utility by pressing F2 when pr ompted during system startup. See “Entering BIOS setup” on page [...]

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    101 Using the Adaptec RAID configuration utility This utility is BIOS based and, like BIOS, is accessed during system startup. During POST press <Ctrl> + <A> to enter the Adaptec RAID configuration utility . The fo llowing screen is displayed. Enter the Array Configuration Ut ility by pressing the Enter key . The Main Menu will be displ[...]

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    Appendix C: SA T A RAI D configuration utility 102 Use the arrow keys to select from the following options: • <M>anag e Arrays • <C>rea te Arrays • <A>dd / Delete Hotspare • <I>nitialize Drives Note: The first letter of each option can be used as a shortcut. For example, to open the Manage Arrays opti on, press <M[...]

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    103 T o Delete an Array 1 Select an Array from the List of Arrays as shown below . 2 Press the <Delete> key . T o V erify a RAID 1 If a RAID 1 is created using Quick Init , this utility can be used to verify the array . 1 Select the RAID 1 Array fr om the List of Arrays. 2 Press <Ctrl> + <S> to begin RAID verification. 3 Press <[...]

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    Appendix C: SA T A RAI D configuration utility 104 T o Rebuild RAID 1 If a RAID 1 is created with Build and Clear and then stopped, the Rebuild function of the utility can be used to resume. 1 Select the RAID 1 Array from the List of Arra ys. 2 Press <Ctrl> + <R> to begin the rebuid operation. T o Mark/Unmark an Array as Bootable 1 Sele[...]

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    105 3 Press the <Ins> (or , on some keyboards, <Insert>) key to add the new drive(s) to the Selected Drives field. 4 Press the <Enter> key to confirm the selectio n and continue. 5I n t h e Array T ype field, use the arrow keys to select RAID 0 (Stripe), and press the <Enter> key to confirm your selection. 6 Use the <T ab[...]

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    Appendix C: SA T A RAI D configuration utility 106 7 Scroll to Stripe Size , by using the <T ab> key , and select 16 KB, 32 KB, or 64 KB using the arrow keys. Press <Enter> to conf irm the array stripe size. 8 Using the <T ab> key , scoll to the Cr eate RAID via fiel d and sele ct No Init. Press <Enter> to continue. 9 With t[...]

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    107 Create RAID 0 fr om source drive 1 Install a new HDD and initalize it. W arning! Do NOT initailize the source drive! Doing so will destroy all data! 2 From the Main Menu, select Cr eate Array , and press <Enter>. 3 Press the <Ins> key to add to th e new driv e(s) to the Selected Drives field. 4 Press the <Enter> key to confirm[...]

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    Appendix C: SA T A RAI D configuration utility 108 9 With the <T ab> key , scroll to Done, and press <Enter>. Create RAID 1 fr om a source drive 1 Install a new HDD and initalize it. W arning! Do NOT initailize the source drive! 2 From the Main Menu, select Cre ate Array , and press <Ent er>. 3 Press the <Ins> key to add to [...]

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    109 9 Select the Source Drive, and press <Enter> followed by <Y>. Initialize Drives Prepare hard disk drives for creating arrays. 1I n t h e Main Menu , select Initialize Drives and press <Enter> to continue. 2 Use the cursor to select a drive, then press the <Ins> key to add the new drive(s) to the Selected Drives fie ld. 3[...]

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    Appendix C: SA T A RAI D configuration utility 110 Disk Utilities Format Disk 1I n Options , select Disk Utility . 2 Select a drive from the list and press the <Enter> key . 3 Select Format Disk, then press <Enter> and <Y> to proceed. V erify Disk Media 1I n Options , select Disk Utility 2 Select a drive from the list and press &l[...]

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    111 Index A Acer Server Manager (ASM) 83 system requirements 83 ASM Agent 83 ASM Console 83 system setup 83 install ASM Agent 84 install ASM Console 84 B BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes 22 BIOS setup 19, 59 Advanced 64 ASF configuration 75 Boot Settings Configuration 68 Console Redirection 72 Event L og Configuration 70 PCI Configuration 66 Peripheral C[...]

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    112 S SATA RAID Adaptec RAID configuration utility 101 BIOS Settings 100 Disk Utilities 110 Hardware Requirements 99 POST information 99 Serial ATA ports 4 Storage 4 system boards mainboard layout 9 system upgrade 39 ESD pr ecauti ons 40 post-installation instructions 41 preinstallation instructions 41 T turning off the system 21 turning on the sys[...]