Acer Altos R500
User’s guide
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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.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the device off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
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
2
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.
3
4
Do not use this product near water.
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
5
6
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.
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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8
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate
this product where persons will walk on the cord.
If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the
total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension
cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also,
make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the
wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating.
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
b
c
When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed
If liquid has been spilled into the product
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
f
If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged
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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FCC notice
1 System overview
Overview
3
4
Processors
Memory
System chipsets
Expansion slot
Features summary
Weight
2 System tour
Front panel
Rear panel
Disk drives
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13
Hard disk drive
CD-ROM drive
Selecting a site
Basic connections
Connecting the PS/2 keyboard
Connecting the PS/2 mouse
Connecting the VGA monitor
Connecting to the network
Connecting the power cable
Connecting option
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30
USB devices
Turning on your system
Power-on problems
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Installation precautions
ESD precautions
Opening your system
System boards
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47
Mainboard layout
SCSI card layout
Adaptec ZCR daughter card layout
Hot-swapping a SCSI SCA hard disk drive
Installing the CPU
Installing a DIMM
5 Setup utility
BIOS Setup utility
Entering Setup
System Information
Product Information
Disk Drives
IDE Channel Type
Onboard Peripherals
Power Management
Boot Options
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79
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81
84
87
87
89
92
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
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Chipset Settings
Load Default Settings
Abort Settings Change
Exit Setup
Installing ASM Pro
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System setup
Installing RDM
107
111
System requirements
RDM Console setup
Installing AWM
Running AWM
ESD precautions
Vertical mounting hole pattern
Screw types used
Installing cage nuts
Installing the system into the rack
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Index
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1 System overview
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The Acer Altos R500 is a 1U, high-density, rackmountable
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.
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Overview
The Acer Altos R500 system is a PCI bus based dual processor system
built on an extended ATX baseboard. It comes with two socket 370
processor slots utilizing two Intel® Coppermine-T or Tualatin®
processors integrated with the Server Works RCC chipset. The dual-
channel SCSI architecture supports Ultra 160/m SCSI with bandwidth of
up to 160 MB/s for each channel. The mainboard also integrates the
Intel® 82550 10/100 Mbps PCI Ethernet chipset that supports WOL
(Wake on LAN) for better remote site management.
For expandability, the system includes two 64-bit/66 MHz PCI bus slots
and four DIMM slots that allow memory installation up to a maximum
of 4 GB.
For connectivity, the mainboard provides two USB (Universal Serial Bus)
connectors, PS/2 interface for both mouse and keyboard, one UART
serial port, and four LAN ports.
For its storage features, Altos R500 supports one slim-type CD-ROM
drive, one slim-type floppy disk drive and three hot-swappable SCSI
hard disk drive.
The system is fully compatible with MS-DOS V6.X, Novell Netware, SCO
UNIX Openserver SCO, Unixware, Red Hat Linux 6.X., Sun Solaris,
Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 Professional.
Processors
The Intel Tualatin processor implements Dynamic Execution
performance, a multi-transaction system bus, and Intel MMX media
enhancement technology. It also offers Streaming SIMD (Single
Instruction Multiple Data) Extensions - 70 new instructions enabling
advanced imaging, 3D, streaming audio and video, and speech
recognition applications. With its on-die 512-KB level two (L2) cache
implementing the Advanced Transfer Cache Architecture, the Tualatin
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
Tualatin processors running at 1 GHz and above.
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Memory
The four DIMM sockets on board accept using 64-, 72-, 128-, 144-,
512-MB and 1-GB SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) DIMMs for a maximum
memory upgrade capacity of up to 4 GB. For data integrity, the default
setting of the ECC (error-correcting code) function of the memory
system in BIOS is enabled. See “Memory/Cache Options” on page 87
for more on this BIOS setting.
Note: The SDRAM should work under 3.3 volts only; 5-volt
memory devices are not supported.
The mainboard supports both 200 and 266 MHz SDRAM DIMMs
(PC-1600 and PC-1200).
System chipsets
Server Works RCC chipset
The Server Works RCC chipset was specifically designed to meet the
needs of high performance systems. It consists of following
components:
•
HE-SL-T (north bridge) provides the host interface, memory system
control interface and PCI interface.
•
CIOB2 (I/O bridge) is a peripheral chip that performs PCI bridging
function between the hub interface and the PCI bus. It can provide
arbitration support for six PCI devices and manage 2 x 66 Mhz PCI
slots.
•
CSB5 (south bridge) integrates LPC interface and super I/O
functions like keyboard and mouse interface, floppy disk
controller, advanced digital data separator, serial port, on-chip 12
mA AT bus drivers, one floppy direct drive support, and Intelligent
Power Management (IPM) support.
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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 of 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 solution is the integration
of four Intel 82550 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet controllers. With its
sophisticated 32-bit PCI component and enhanced scatter-gather bus
mastering capabilities, it enables high-level command processing and
multiple operations which lowers CPU utilization. It also offers several
new features including:
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•
•
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IPSec integration
Host side cardbus interface
Enhanced power management
Optimized support for flash devices and modem combination
interface
•
Auto-Negotiation capability
Video subsystem
The ATI Rage XL harbors 2D and 3D display capabilities that bring life
to any multimedia and work applications. It also supports hardware
DVD decoding. With remarkable color depths and high resolutions of
up to 1600 x 1200 it enhances every visual experience on your system.
The onboard ATI Rage XL chipset comes with 2 MB VRAM (video RAM)
and supports up to 1024 x 768 display mode at high colors.
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Expansion slot
PCI bus
The mainboard has two 64-bit/66 MHz PCI bus slot with a riser card.
Hardware management support
The mainboard supports a power management function that conforms
to the power saving standards of the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) Energy Star program. It also offers Plug-and-Play 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.
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Features summary
The system has the following major components:
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FC-PGA (Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array) 370 processor socket that
supports Intel Coppermine DO Stepping or Tualatin processors
processor running at 1/133 to 1.26/133 MHz and future
generations of Pentium CPUs
•
•
Server Works RCC chipset which includes the north, south and I/O
bridge
SCSI controller Adaptec AIC-7899 chipset supports dual channel 64-
bit LVD Ultra 160/m device connection in 64-bit/66 MHz PCI bus:
•
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Channel A- one 68-pin Ultra160 SCSI connector
Channel B- one 68-pin Ultra160 SCSI connector
•
•
Onboard 10/100 Mbp/s Intel 82550 LAN chip that supports WOL
Four DIMM sockets that accept 64-, 72-, 128-, 144-, 256-, and
512-MB and 1-GB SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) DIMMs for a
maximum memory upgrade capacity of 4 GB
•
Storage support for:
•
•
•
One slim-type CD-ROM drive
One slim-type floppy disk drive
Three hot-swappable SCSI hard disk drive
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•
•
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Two 64-bit/66 MHz PCI slot
NS PC87417 Super I/O chipset
ATI Rage XL video chipset
System clock/calendar with battery backup
Auxiliary power connector for ATX power supply
Advanced Server Management (ASM) and Remote Diagnostic
Management (RDM) controller chipsets
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External ports:
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2 USB ports
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1 serial port
PS/2-compatible keyboard port
PS/2-compatible mouse port
4 LAN ports (RJ-45)
Monitor/video port
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Weight
The table below lists the weight of individual components used in
deployment of this system in third-party racks.
Item
Weight in Kg
Weight in lbs
Fully configured
system
13 Kg
28.6 lbs
Rack mount kit
CPU and fan sink
Hard disk drive
Power supply module
Floppy disk drive
CD-ROM drive
PCI card
3.1 Kg
6.82 lbs
0.35 Kg
1Kg
0.77 lbs
2.2 lbs
1.3 Kg
2.86 lbs
0.16 Kg
0.3 Kg
0.35 lbs
0.66 lbs
0.04 ~ 0.4 Kg
0.09 ~ 0.88 lbs
Power consumption
The server power supply is rated for a maximum 220W DC output.
Maximum input AC power consumption is approximately _____.
•
Using 110V AC power, a fully loaded system can consume up to
2.80A
•
Using 220V AC power, a fully loaded system can consume up to
1.40A
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
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Thermal dissipation
The server has the following cooling systems:
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•
Two 9-cm CPU fan blowers
One rear chassis fan
A fully configured Altos R500 server under maximum workload can
produce approximately 1047 BTU/hr. Air temperature measurements
around the server may vary as much as 25°C (45°F) from front to back.
Deployment of multiple ultra-dense servers will produce a significant
amount of heat. For example, 42 servers under maximum workload can
generate as much as 43,974 BTU/hr.
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This chapter discusses the features and components of your
computer.
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External and internal structure
Front panel
No.
Icon
Description
1
Slim type CD-ROM drive emergency eject
hole
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Slim type CD-ROM drive indicator
Slim type CD-ROM drive eject button
Slim type CD-ROM drive
Slim type floppy drive indicator
Slim type floppy drive
Slim type floppy drive eject button
Service ID button
Power indicator
10
11
System health indicator
LAN 1 access indicator
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No.
Icon
Description
12
LAN 2 access indicator
13
14
LAN 3 access indicator
LAN 4 access indicator
15
16
Service ID indicator
USB ports (2 ports, black)
17
18
Power button
Hard disk power indicator
Hard disk activity indicator
19
20
Hard disk error indicator
21
Drive tray lock
Drive tray
22
23
Metal handle
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Rear panel
No.
1
Icon
Color
Description
Add-on card bracket 1
Add-on card bracket 2
LAN 1 port (RJ-45)
2
3
3
5
LAN 2 port (RJ-45)
LAN 3 port (RJ-45)
6
7
8
LAN 4 port (RJ-45)
Serial port
Teal or
turquiose
Green
PS/2 mouse port
9
Purple
Blue
PS/2 keyboard port
Monitor/VGA port
10
11
12
13
Service indicator button
Very high density SCSI connector
Power cable socket
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No.
14
Icon
Color
Description
Ventilation
Internal components
No.
1
Item
Slim type CD-ROM drive
Hot-swappable SCSI hard disk drive
Slim type floppy drive
Mainboard
2
3
4
5
Power supply
6
Housing fans
7
Raptor card (optional)
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Disk drives
Your system comes with the following disk drives:
Hard disk drive
Your system provides three hot-swappable SCSI hard disk drive trays
with SCSI connector card.
3.5-inch floppy disk drive
Your system’s 3.5-inch slim-type floppy disk drive can handle 1.44- and
2.88-MB capacity diskettes.
Floppy diskettes are compact, lightweight, and easy to carry around.
Here are some tips on how to take care of your diskettes:
•
Always make backup copies of the diskettes that contain
important data or program files.
•
•
Keep diskettes away from magnetic fields and sources of heat.
Avoid removing a diskette from the floppy drive when the drive
activity indicator is on.
•
Write-protect your diskettes to prevent accidental erasure. To do
this, slide the write-protect tab to the write-protect position (1).
Sliding the write-protect tab to the not-write-protect position (2)
will allow you to store and modify data in your diskettes.
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•
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.
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 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 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 eject button again to close the tray.
Ejecting the CD tray
•
To eject the CD or DVD tray when the computer is turned on, press
the CD-ROM drive eject button
•
To eject the CD or DVD tray when the computer is turned off,
insert the tip of a pen or a paperclip into the emergency eject hole
to pop out the tray.
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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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3 Setting up your
system
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This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on
how to set up your system.
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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:
•
•
•
•
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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 R500 system
Acer Altos R500 User’s guide
CD-ROM driver kit
One front bezel for rackmount installation
Two additional CPU fan sinks
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your dealer
immediately.
Save the boxes and packing materials for future use.
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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.
(purple
Note: If you are using a USB keyboard, plug the mouse cable into
either USB ports located on the front panel of your system.
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Connecting the PS/2 mouse
Plug the PS/2 mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port
located on the rear panel of your system
(green port)
Note: If you are using a USB mouse, plug the mouse cable into
either USB ports located on the front panel of your system.
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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 any of the
four network ports
system.
(black port) located on the rear panel of your
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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Connecting option
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 front panel.
These ports allow you to connect additional serial devices to your
system without using up its system resources.
To connect a USB device, simply plug the device cable into either USB
ports
(black port) located on the front panel of your system.
Note: Most USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows
you to daisy-chain other devices.
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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)
Power, Num Lock, and Caps Lock indicators on the keyboard light
up
Power-on problems
If the system does not boot after you have applied power, check the
following factors that might have caused the boot failure.
•
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.
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•
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 dropdown
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.
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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.
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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
2
3
4
Turn off your system and all the peripherals connected to it.
Unplug all cables from the power outlets.
Open your system according to the instructions on page 35.
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 wish 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
4
5
Connect the necessary cables.
Replace the system cover.
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 35.
Warning! DO NOT attempt the procedures in the following
sections unless you are confident of your capability to
perform them. Otherwise, ask a service technician for
assistance.
Removing the system cover
You need to open your system before you can install additional
components.
1
2
3
Turn off the power to the system unit and unplug all cables.
Place your system unit on a flat, steady surface.
Turn the thumbscrew counterclockwise with your fingers to
release the cover.
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4
Hold the cover with both hands and gently pull back the cover to
detach it from the housing.
Replacing the system cover
1
Align the cover to the housing frame and then push it back in to
slide it back into place.
2
Turn the thumbscrew clockwise to secure the cover.
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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
Description
BT1
CN1
Battery
Upper: PS/2 mouse connector
Lower: PS/2 keyboard connector
CN2
Upper: Serial port connector
Lower: VGA port connector
CN4
CN5
External high-density 68-pin SCSI connector
SCSI HDD LED connector (connects to the
SCSI backplane board)
CN9
SCSI board connector (connects to the SCSI
backplane board)
CN10
CN10
CPU 1 fan connector
LED board connector (connects to the LED
board)
CN11
CN12
CN13
CN14
CPU1
CPU2
Slim-type CD-ROM drive connector
Gold finger (connects to the PCI riser card)
Slim-type floppy drive connector
24-pin ATX power supply connector
CPU 1 socket
CPU 2 socket
DM1 to
DM4
DIMM slots
DM5
RAID card connector (connects to the
Adaptec daughter card)
FAN1
FAN2
CPU 1 fan blower connector
CPU 2 fan blower connector
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Item
FAN3
JK1
Description
Rear system fan connector
LAN jack (RJ-45)
Upper: LAN1
Lower: LAN2
JK2
LAN jack (RJ-45)
Upper: LAN3
Lower: LAN4
PCI1
64-bit/66 MHz PCI slot (debug only,
optional)
SW1
SW2
SW3
Service LED switch
Password switch (optional)
CPU frequency switch (optional)
Intel 82550 LAN chipsets
U11/U18/
U24/U29
U17
U46
U50
U53
U54
U55
U57
U75
U80
Server Works HE-SL chipset (north bridge)
ATI RageXL VGA chipset
Winbond IPMI chipset (W83910F)
Server Works CIOB2 chipset (I/O bridge)
Server Works CSB5 chipset (south bridge)
NS PC87417 Super I/O chipset
Adaptec AIC-7899 chipset
Winbond firmware socket
System BIOS firmware socket
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SCSI card layout
Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)
Item
CN1
CN2
CN3
CN4
Description
HDD connector
HDD connector
HDD connector
SCSI connector (connects the SCSI card to
the mainboad)
CN5
CN6
HDD indicator connector
Power connector
Adaptec ZCR daughter card layout
Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR)
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The daughter card enables RAID (redundant array of independent
disks) through PCI interfacing via a 144-pin SO-DIMM connector.
Warning! The ZCR daughter card is designed for use in a
3.3-volt signaling platform. Do not apply 5-volt signals to
any signal pins of the daughter card.
Item
Description
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Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1
Remove the system cover. See “Removing the system cover” on
page 37 for more information.
2
Remove the metal bracket from the housing by removing the two
screws. Save the screws for later use.
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3
Gently pull out the metal bracket with the riser card from the
mainboard.
4
Remove the expansion card bracket. Save the screw for later use.
5
Align then insert the expansion card into the riser card.
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6
Secure the expansion card to the metal bracket with a screw.
7
Reinstall the metal bracket with the riser card into the mainboard
system and secure it with the two screws you have previously
removed.
8
Replace the system cover.
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Hot-swapping a SCSI SCA hard disk
drive
You can hot-swap (remove and replace) a SCSI hard disk drive any time
when it fails to operate (indicated by a red LED).
Warning! NEVER attempt to remove a hard disk drive
when it is active. Doing so may result to data loss, system
crash and damage to both the hard disk drive and to the
server system.
Follow these steps to install a hot-swappable SCSI hard disk:
1
2
Unlock the drive tray with a hex key.
Press your finger to the drive tray to release it. Gently pull it out
from the hot-swap cage.
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3
Remove the four tray screws to open the drive tray. Keep the
screws for later use.
4
5
6
When applicable, pull out any previously installed hard disk.
Install a hard disk on the drive tray.
Secure the hard disk to the drive tray with the four tray screws you
have removed earlier.
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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
8
Push the lever back until it clicks into place and then lock the drive
tray using the hex key.
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Removing and installing the CPU
The Intel Tualatin processor comes in a FC-PGA (Flip-Chip Pin Grid
breed of sleek, high performance, small form factor PCs.
The mainboard supports an Intel Tualatin processor running at 1/133
to 1.26/133 MHz, and future generations of Pentium CPUs.
Caution: Always observe the ESD precautions when installing or
removing a system component. Refer to the “Installation
precautions” on page 35.
Removing the CPU
Follow these steps to remove a CPU:
1
Remove the system cover. See page 37 for more detailed
instructions.
2
3
Locate the CPU socket on your mainboard.
Disconnect the 3-pin and 2-pin heatsink cables from the
mainboard.
4
5
Release the heatsink metal bracket by pressing the hook (1).
Unhook one side of the heatsink metal bracket (2) and gently lift it
before removing the other side (3).
Gently press the socket lever down to release the lever and then
pull it up to a 90° angle (5). Carefully remove the CPU (6).
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Installing the CPU
Before you proceed make sure that there is no CPU installed in the CPU
socket. Follow the steps below to install a CPU:
1
2
3
4
Locate the CPU socket on your mainboard.
Raise the socket lever up to a 90° angle.
Remove the processor from its protective packaging.
Insert the new CPU into the CPU socket (1 and 2). Make sure that
pin 1 (indicated by a notched corner) of the CPU connects to hole 1
of the socket.
Press down the socket lever to lock the new CPU into the socket
(3).
5
Attach one side of the heatsink metal bracket to the CPU socket
(5) and then gently press down the other side of the metal bracket
(6) until it locks into place (7).
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Note: You need to install a terminator board into the CPU 2
socket if you only install one CPU (must be installed in the CPU 1
socket).
6
Connect the 3-pin and 2-pin heatsink cables to the mainboard.
Caution: The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on.
NEVER touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands.
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Removing and installing memory
modules
The four DIMM sockets on board accept 64-, 72-, 128-, 144-, 256-, and
512-MB SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) DIMMs for a maximum memory
upgrade capacity of up to 4 GB.
For the system to function properly, you have to install at least two
DIMMs of 1.3 or 2.4 ___. Install it in either DIMM slot ____ or _______.
The SDRAM DIMMs should work under 3.3 volts only; 5-volt memory
devices are not supported. The mainboard supports both 200 and
266 MHz SDRAM DIMMs (PC-1600 and PC-1200). Contact your dealer
for qualified DIMM vendors.
This mainboard supports 100 and 133 MHz SDRAM. However, they
cannot be used at the same time in the system.
Warning! Do not use both 100 MHz and 133 MHz SDRAM
together. This might cause your system to malfunction.
independence allows you to install DIMMs with different capacities to
form different configurations.
Removing a DIMM
Before you can install a new DIMM in a socket, remove first any
previously installed DIMM from that socket.
1
Remove the system cover. See page 37 for more detailed
instructions.
2
Locate the DIMM socket on the mainboard.
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3
Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to
release the DIMM.
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
2
3
Locate the DIMM socket on the mainboard.
Align then insert the DIMM into the socket.
Press the holding clips inward to lock the DIMM in place.
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Note: The DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation.
If you slip in a DIMM but it does not completely fit, you may have
inserted it the wrong way. Reverse the orientation of the DIMM.
Reconfiguring the system memory
The system automatically detects the amount of memory installed.
Run Setup to view the new value for total system memory and make a
note of it.
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5 Setup utility
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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: A parameter with an asterisk (*) mark indicates that the
parameter appears only when you are in the Advanced Level.
Also, grayed items on the screens have fixed settings and are not
user-configurable.
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Basic Setup Utility main menu
Advanced Setup Utility main menu
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.
In the descriptive table following each of the main menu option
screens, the settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.
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System Information
The following screen appears if you select System Information from
the main menu:
Parameter
Processor
Description
Type of processor currently installed in your system
Processor Speed
Clock speed of the processor currently installed in
your system
Level 1 Cache
Level 2 Cache
Diskette Drive A
Total amount of first-level or the internal fast
accessed memory size (i.e., the memory integrated
into the CPU)
Total amount of second-level cache memory size
that comes with the CPU. The available cache sizes
are 256 or 512 KB
Current system settings for diskette drive A.
IDE Secondary
Channel Slave
Current configuration of the IDE device connected
to the slave port of the secondary IDE channel
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Parameter
Description
Total Memory
Total amount of onboard memory. The memory
size is automatically detected by BIOS during the
POST. If you install additional memory, the system
automatically adjusts this parameter to display the
new memory size.
1st Bank
2nd Bank
3rd Bank
4th Bank
Type and size of DIMM installed in DIMM sockets 1,
2, 3 and, 4 respectively. The None setting indicates
that there is no DIMM installed.
Serial Port
Serial port address and IRQ setting
PS/2 Mouse
Pointing device installation setting. Displays None
if no pointing device is installed.
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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 cannot
be changed.
The following shows how the Product Information screen appears:
Parameter
Description
Product Name
System S/N
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
Mainboard ID
Mainboard S/N
System BIOS Version
SMBIOS Version
BIOS Release Date
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Disk Drives
Select Disk Drives to input configuration values for the system disk
drives. The following shows the Disk Drives screen:
Parameter
Description
Option
DisketteDriveA
Indicates the floppy disk drive
type
1.44 MB, 3.5-inch
None
360 KB, 5.25-inch
1.2 MB, 5.25-inch
720 KB, 3.5-inch
2.88 MB, 3.5-inch
IDE Primary
Channel Master
and Slave
These items let you select the IDE
hard disk parameters that your
system supports.
Auto
User
None
Auto. Enables BIOS to automati-
cally detect the parameters of
installed HDDs during the POST
(power-on self-test).
IDE Secondary
Channel Master
and Slave
User. HDD parameters manually
configured.
None. No HDD is connected to the
system.
Note: The IDE CD-ROM is always
automatically detected.
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IDE Channel Type
The following screens appear if you select any of the the IDE drive
parameters from the Disk Drives screen:
Parameter
Description
Option
Device
Detection
Mode
Lets you specify the type of hard disk
installed in your system. If you want BIOS
to automatically configure your hard disk,
select Auto. If you know your hard disk
type, you can enter the setting manually.
Auto
User
None
Device Type
Cylinder
Indicates a hard disk type device
Specifies the number of cylinders in your
hard disk, and is automatically set depend-
ing on your Type parameter setting.
User Input
User Input
User Input
Head
Specifies the number of heads in your hard
disk, and is automatically set depending on
your Type parameter setting.
Sector
Specifies the number of sectors in your hard
disk, and is automatically set depending on
your Type parameter setting.
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Parameter
Description
Option
Size
Specifies the size of your hard disk, in MB
User Input
Hard Disk
LBA Mode
When set to Auto, the BIOS utility automa-
tically detects if the installed hard disk sup-
ports 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, Win-
dows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Win-
dows NT 3.5 and above, and Windows
2000. Other operating systems require this
parameter to be set to Disabled.
Auto
Disabled
Hard Disk
Block Mode
Enhances disk performance depending on
the hard disk in use. If you set this parame-
ter to Auto, the BIOS utility automatically
detects if the installed hard disk drive
suports the Block Mode function. If sup-
ported, it allows data transfer in blocks
(multiple sectors) at a rate of 256 bytes per
cycle.
Auto
Disabled
Hard Disk 32-
bit Access
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.
Enabled
Disabled
Advanced
PIO Mode
When set to Auto, the BIOS utility automa-
tically detects if the installed hard disk sup-
ports 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 perfor-
mance. To disregard the feature, change
the setting to Disabled.
Auto
Mode 0
Mode 1
Mode 2
Mode 3
Mode 4
Enabled
Disabled
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Parameter
Description
Option
Auto
DMA
Transfer
Mode
The Ultra DMA and Multi-DMA modes
enhance hard disk performance by increas-
ing 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.
Multiword
Mode 0, 1, 2
Enabled
Disabled
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Onboard Peripherals
Onboard Peripherals allows you to configure the onboard
communication ports and the onboard devices. Selecting this option
displays the following screen:
Parameter
Description
Option
Serial Port
Enables or disables the serial port
Enabled
Disabled
Base Address
Sets the I/O base address of the
serial port
3F8h
2F8h
3E8h
2E8h
IRQ
Sets the IRQ (interrupt request)
channel of the serial port
4
11
Floppy Disk
Controller
Enables or disables the onboard
floppy disk controller
Enabled
Disabled
PS/2 Mouse
Controller
Enables or disables the onboard PS/2
mouse controller
Enabled
Disabled
USB Host
Controller
Enables or disables the onboard USB
host controller
Enabled
Disabled
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Parameter
Description
Option
USB Legacy
Mode
Activates or deactivates the USB key-
board connected to your system.
When activated, the USB keyboard
functions in a DOS environment.
Disabled
Enabled
Onboard SCSI
Enables or disables the onboard SCSI
controller
Enabled
Disabled
Onboard
Ethernet Chip 1
Enables or disables the first onboard
network feature
Enabled
Disabled
Onboard
Ethernet Chip 2
Enables or disables the second
onboard network feature
Enabled
Disabled
Onboard
Ethernet Chip 3
Enables or disables the first third net-
work feature
Enabled
Disabled
Onboard
Ethernet Chip 4
Enables or disables the fourth
onboard network feature
Enabled
Disabled
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Power Management
The Power Management menu allows you to configure the system’s
power management feature.
The following screen shows the parameters on the Power
Management screen:
Parameter
Description
Option
Power
Management
Mode
Allows you to reduce power consump-
tion. When this parameter is set to
Enabled, you can configure the IDE hard
disk and system timers. Setting it to Dis-
abled deactivates the power-management
feature and its timers.
Enabled
Disabled
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 sec-
onds (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.
Off
1 minute
15 minutes
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Parameter
Description
Option
System Sleep
Timer
This parameter sets the system to the
lowest power-saving mode after a speci-
fied period of inactivity. Any keyboard or
mouse action or any activity detected from
the IRQ channels resumes system opera-
tion.
Off
On
Sleep Mode
Lets you specify the power-saving mode
that the system will enter after a specified
period of inactivity.
Standby
Suspend
This parameter becomes configurable only
if the System Sleep Timer is on. Any key-
board 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 auto-
matically turns off when the power switch
is pressed for less than 4 seconds. When
set to Suspend, the system enters the sus-
pend mode when the power switch is
pressed for less than 4 seconds.
Power off
Suspend
System Wake-
up Event
The system wake-up event allows the sys-
tem 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.
Enabled
Disabled
PCI Power
Management
Enables or disabled the PCI power
managment function
Enabled
Disabled
RTC Alarm
Allows you to set a certain time on a cer-
tain day to wake-up your system from sus-
pend mode.
Disabled
Enabled
Resume
Day
If RTC alarm is enabled, the system will
resume operation on the day indicated
here.
User input
User input
Resume
Time
If RTC alarm is enabled, the system will
resume operation at the time indicated
here.
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Parameter
Description
Option
Restart on AC
Power Failure
When power failure occurs and this setting
is enabled, the system will be turned on,
when the power comes back, if the system
was on.
Enabled
Disabled
When 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.
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Boot Options
This option allows you to specify your preferred settings for boot up.
The following screen appears if you select Boot Options from the
main menu:
Parameter
Description
Option
Boot Sequence
This parameter allows you to specify the
boot search sequence during POST.
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 1st and 2nd searches fail then it
boots from this drive.
BIOS will display an error message if the
drive(s) specified is not bootable.
Fast Boot
Allows the system to boot faster by
skipping some POST routines
Disabled
Auto
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Parameter
Description
Option
Silent Boot
Enables or disables the Silent Boot func-
tion. When set to Enabled, BIOS is in
graphical mode and displays only an iden-
tification 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 automati-
cally switches to text mode.
Enabled
Disabled
Even if your setting is Enabled, you may
also 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 con-
ventional text mode where you see the sys-
tem initialization details on the screen
Num Lock
After Boot
Allows you to activate the Num Lock func-
tion upon booting
Enabled
Disabled
Memory Test
When set to Enabled, this parameter
allows the system to perform a RAM test
during the POST routine. When set to Dis-
abled, the system detects only the memory
size and bypasses the test routine.
Enabled
Disabled
Release All
Blocked
Memory
When set to Enabled, this parameter
allows the system to bypass testing the
defective memory banks detected earlier
Disabled
Enabled
Configuration
Table
Displays preboot system configuration
table when enabled
Enabled
Disabled
POST Error
Stop
When enabled, if the POST finds an error,
it will stop and the user has to press F1 to
continue. If disabled, even when the POST
finds an error, it will not stop
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
Description
Date
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
Time
Set the time following the hour-minute-second format.
Valid values for hour, minute, and second are:
Hour: 00 to 23
Minute: 00 to 59
Second: 00 to 59
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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.
The following screen appears if you select System Security from the
main menu:
Parameter
Description
Option
Supervisor
Password
Prevents unauthorized access to the
BIOS Setup utility. The Present
setting allows you to set a
Supervisor password.
None
Present
User Password
Secures your system against
None
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.
Present
Disk Drive
Control
The disk drive control features
enable or disable the read/write
functions of disk drives. These
parameter can also control the
diskette drive boot function to pre-
vent loading operating systems or
other programs from a certain drive
while the other drives remain
operational.
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Parameter
Description
Option
Floppy Drive
Sets the control level of the floppy
drive
Normal
Write Protect All
Sectors
Write Protect Boot
Sectors
Disabled
Processor
Serial Number
The Pentium III processor incorpo-
rates an individual serial number in
each chip that can identify indivi-
dual CPUs. When enabled, CPUs
can be identified by processor serial
number. Disable this parameter to
deactivate this feature.
Disabled
Enabled
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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
4
Retype the password to verify your first entry then press Enter.
Highlight the “Set or Change Password” option then press
Enter.
5
6
7
Press Esc to return to the System Security screen.
Press Esc to exit Setup. The Exit Setup screen appears.
Choose “Yes” to save your settings and exit Setup. Your password
will be saved to CMOS.
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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
3
4
Press Esc to return to the System Security menu.
Press Esc to exit Setup. The Exit Setup screen appears:
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 following table describes the parameters in the IPMI configuration
screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter
settings.
Parameter
Description
Option
IPMI
Specification
Version
Specifies the version of Intelligent Platform
Management Interface (IPMI)
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Parameter
Description
Option
IPMI BIOS
Version
Shows the version of IPMI BIOS
BMC
Specifies the version of BaseBoard
Firmware
Version
Management Controller (BMC) Firmware
System Event
Logging
Enables or disables the event logging
function of your system
Enabled
Disabled
Clear Event
Log Area
Clears the event log whenever the event
log area is full
Disabled
Enabled
Existing Event
Log Number
Number of events currently located in the
event log area
Remaining
Event Log
Number
Number of spaces that are still available
for logging system events
View Event
Logs
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 proces-
sor or memory. Otherwise, if disabled the
system will continue running.
Enabled
Disabled
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.
Enabled
Disabled
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) is
a 32-bit bus that supports a 64-bit exten-
sion 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
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Parameter
Description
Option
AC Power
Lost/Recovery
BMC will log AC power lost and recovery
event.
Enabled
Disabled
Hardware
Watchdog
If system hardware reset fails, BMC will
power off system for 10 seconds, then
power on again. It will try twice. If system
still fails to power on, BMC will perform
CPU reduction or power off the system.
Enabled
Disabled
BIOS POST
Watchdog
BIOS will have a watchdog for POST. If
POST hangs up, BMC will reset the system.
It will try twice. If POST still hangs up, BMC
will power off the system.
Enabled
Disabled
OS Boot
Watchdog
Time for
Loading OS
Time-out
Action
Boot Retry
Counter
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RDM Configuration
Parameter
Description
Option
RDM 4.3 BIOS
Version
Shows the version number of the RDM BIOS
Console
Redirection
This parameter lets you enable or disable
the connection to the RDM manager
station. If enabled and conditions are met,
the RDM-enabled server automatically dials
the RDM manager station using the phone
number specified in the Remote Console
Phone No. parameter when the server
reboots. Once the connection is esta-
blished, both the RDM server and the 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.
Disabled
Enabled
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Parameter
Description
Option
Hidden
Partition
If you want the hidden partition to become
accessible, set this parameter to Enabled.
When enabled, the server boots to the hid-
den partition.
Disabled
Enabled
Communica-
tion Protocol
This parameter specifies the parity, stop
bits, and data length for the COM port to
use for RDM connection. This is fixed at N
(none), 8, 1 setting and is non-configurable.
N
8
1
COM Port Baud
Rate
This parameter lets you set the transfer rate
of the COM port for 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.
9600
57600
Detect Tone
When enabled, RDM first checks for the
existence of a telephone tone before it dials
out.
Enabled
Disabled
When disabled, RDM proceeds with the
dialing process without checking for a
telephone tone.
Remote
Console Phone
No.
This parameter allows you to set the phone
number of the RDM manager station that
the RDM module must dial once RDM is
activated and the Remote Console is
enabled. To set, simply highlight the
parameter and enter the Remote Console
phone number.
User input
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 recom-
mend 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.
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Parameter
Description
Option
Dial Out Retry
Times
This parameter lets you specify the maxi-
mum 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 connec-
tion still fails, the server bypasses RDM and
goes into normal mode.
2
4
8
Infinite
Modem Initial
Command
Some modems require specific commands
for initialization. This parameter allows you
to specify the required command to enable
your system to support special types of
modems. If you do not specify any com-
mand, BIOS uses the default method to ini-
User input
tialize the modema.
Emergency Management
RDM Work
Mode
When detecting system failure, the RDM
module will take some actions according to
the active mode.
Disabled
Waiting
Reboot
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
User input
Paging Times
Allows you to set the number of times that
the RDM module must dial when the server
fails or hangs
1
2
4
8
Paging No.
Allows you to set the pager number that
the RDM module must dial when the server
fails or hangs
User input
a. Specify an initialization command only when you receive a Modem Initial Command Fail
error message. Otherwise, leave this parameter blank.
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Advanced Options
Note: To avoid damaging the system, do not change any settings
in the Advanced Options submenu if you are not a qualified
technician .
The following screen shows the Advanced Options parameters:
Memory/Cache Options
Memory/Cache Options allows you to configure the advanced system
memory functions.
Parameter
Description
Option
Level 1 Cache
Enables or disables the first-level or
internal memory, that is, the memory
integrated into the CPU.
Enabled
Disabled
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Parameter
Description
Option
Level 2 Cache
Enables or disables the second-level cache
memory which is incorporated in the CPU
module.
Enabled
Disabled
Memory
Remap
Function
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PnP/PCI Options
PnP/PCI Options allows you to specify the settings for your PCI
devices. Selecting this option displays the following screen:
Parameter
Description
Option
PCI IRQ
Setting
Select Auto to let BIOS automatically con-
figure the plug-and-play (PnP) devices
installed on your system; Otherwise, select
Manual.
Auto
Manual
Note: Refer to the documentation that
came with your PCI card for more technical
information.
PCI Slot 1
PCI Slot 2
When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parame-
ter to Auto, these parameters specify the
auto-assigned interrupt for each of the PCI
devices.
User input
When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parame-
ter to Manual, you need to specify the
interrupt that you want to assign for each
PCI device installed in your system.
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Parameter
Description
Option
Onboard LAN 1
Onboard LAN 2
Onboard LAN 3
Onboard LAN 4
When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parame-
ter to Auto, this parameter specifies the
auto-assigned interrupt for the onboard
LAN controlers installed in your system.
User input
When you set the PCI IRQ Setting parame-
ter to Manual, you need to specify the
interrupt that you want to assign for the
onboard LAN controllers installed in your
system.
Onboard SCSI
Allows you to manually assign the inter-
rupt for the onboard SCSI when the PCI
IRQ Setting parameter is set to Manual.
This parameter is grayed and not user-con-
figurable when the PCI IRQ Setting is set to
Auto.
User input
User input
Onboard RAID
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 and 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.
Yes
No
Note: If there are no IRQs available to
assign for the remaining device function, it
is recommended that you enable this
parameter.
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Parameter
Description
Option
VGA Palette
Snoop
This parameter permits you to use the
palette snooping feature if you installed
more than one VGA card in the system.
Disabled
Enabled
The VGA palette snoop function allows the
control palette register (CPR) to manage
and update the VGA RAMDAC (Digital
Analog Converter, a color data storage) of
each VGA card installed in the system. The
snooping process lets the CPR send a signal
to all the VGA cards so that they can
update their individual RAMDACs. The
signal goes through the cards continuously
until all RAMDAC data has been updated.
This allows the display of multiple images
on the screen.
Note: Some VGA cards require specific
settings for this feature. Check your VGA
card documentation before setting this
parameter.
Plug and Play
OS
When this parameter is set to Yes, BIOS ini-
tializes only PnP boot devices such as SCSI
cards.
Yes
No
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.
Reset Resource
Assignments
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.
Yes
No
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CPU Frequency
This parameter displays your CPU’s speed and bus frequency. Selecting
this option displays the following screen:
Parameter
Description
Option
Bus Frequency
The bus frequency refers to the speed by
which data is transferred between internal
computer components and the CPU or the
main memory of the CPU. A fast bus
allows data to be transferred faster, which
makes applications run faster.
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.
Single
Processor MP
Table
Enabling this parameter allows BIOS to
create a multiprocessor (MP) table for
Windows NT use. In a single-processor
system running Windows NT, you may
disable this parameter to enhance system
performance. If you install another CPU
for a dual system, enable this parameter
then re-install Windows NT.
Enabled
Disabled
In cases when this parameter is enabled
before installing Windows NT in a single-
processor system, you may upgrade to a
multiprocessor system without reinstalling
Windows NT.
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Parameter
Description
Option
MP Table
Version
Version number of the MP table
Chipset Settings
Chipset Settings allows you to .
Parameter
Description
Option
CAS Latency
Refresh Rate/
Type
Maximum
Pages Open
Memory
Disabled
Address/
Control Buffer
Select
Enabled
Memory Data
Buffer Select
Enabled
Disabled
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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
parameters are not user-configurable.
The following dialog box 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.
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Abort Settings Change
Use this option to disregard the changes you have made to BIOS and
reload your previous settings.
The following dialog box 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.
(*) Indicates default selection.
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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.
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installation guide
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This appendix shows you how to set up ASM
Pro and its agent software.
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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)
20 MB free hard disk space
Novell NetWare, SCO OpenServer, SCO UnixWare, Linux RedHat,
Microsoft Windows NT, or Windows 2000 operating system
•
•
Ethernet card
1
Modem (optional for RAS/OOB )
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.
1
RAS (Remote Access Services) and OOB (Out-of-Band)
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Installing ASM Pro Console
To install ASM Pro Console:
1
2
3
Insert the Management CD into your system’s CD-ROM drive.
Click the Applications button.
In the Applications list, select Advanced System Manager
(ASM) Pro Console V4.5.
4
5
6
Click the Setup button.
Follow the Installation Wizard.
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
2
Insert the Management CD into your system’s CD-ROM.
At Netware server console, type:
load cdrom.
3
4
At Netware server console,type:
load EB450MgmtCD:\APP\ASM\Netware\setup.
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
6
If the Mylex GAM driver and GAM service is installed in your
NetWare system, the setup program asks you to install the Bbp
agent.
Press any key to continue. The ASM Pro Server Agent
Configuration Utility is launched.
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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:
1
2
3
Insert the Management CD into your system’s CD-ROM drive.
Login SCO OpenServer as a super user.
In shell prompt, type the following to mount CD-ROM:
mount /dev/cd0 /mnt/cd.
In shell prompt, type:
4
5
6
ln -s /mnt/cd/APP/ASM/SCOOPE~1/ASMIPMI.DD /tmp/OL.000.000.
In shell prompt, type:
custom.
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
8
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.
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.
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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 :
1
2
3
Insert the Management CD into your system’s CD-ROM drive.
Click the Applications button.
In the Applications list, select "Advanced System Manager
(ASM) Pro Agent V4.50".
4
5
6
Click the Setup button.
Follow the onscreen installation steps to complete the installation.
Verify the path (where the ASM Pro Agent will be installed to) and
click OK. The Welcome screen appears.
7
8
Click Next. You are asked to stop SNMP service.
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.
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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:
1
2
3
Insert the Management CD into your system’s CD-ROM drive.
Login Linux server as a super user.
In shell prompt, type the following to mount CD-ROM:
mount /dev/hdX /mnt/cdrom.
4
5
6
In shell prompt, type the following to change to the new
directory:
cd /mnt/cdrom/App/ASM/Linux.
In shell prompt, type the following to install ASM Pro SNMP
agent:
/bin/rpm -i asmpro-agent-4.5-4.rh62.i386.rpm.
In shell prompt, type the following to configure "SNMP_Config"
to receive trap:
/usr/local/share/asm/asmcfg.
7
8
In shell prompt, type the following to start ASM Pro agent:
/usr/local/share/asm/asm-snmpd start.
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
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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
f
Activate the partition and exit FDISK; then reboot the system.
Format the DOS partition. When formatting is completed,
label the partition as RDM for easy identification.
g
h
Install (or transfer) the DOS operating system to the partition.
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
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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
b
Insert a bootable diskette into the floppy drive.
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
e
Exit FDISK and reboot the system.
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
2
Turn on the system.
Turn on all peripherals connected to the system such as the
monitor, modem, etc.
3
4
Install ASM Pro Console. Run the installation program, i.e.,
SETUP.EXE. The Setup Program Welcome screen appears.
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.
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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
10 MB free hard disk space
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:
1
2
3
Insert the Management CD into your system’s CD-ROM drive.
Click the Applications button.
In the Applications list, select ASM Pro Web-based Manager
V4.50 (AWM).
4
5
Click the Setup button.
Follow the Installation Wizard.
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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.
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ESD precautions
Always observe the following electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions
before installing a system component:
1
2
Do not remove a component from its antistatic packaging until
you are ready to install it.
Wear a wrist grounding strap before handling electronic
components. Wrist grounding straps are available at most
electronic component stores.
Note: Do not attempt the procedures described in the following
sections unless you are a qualified technician.
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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" (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, please refer to the
rack’s documentation.
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.
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Screw types used
The following screws are used in the assembly of the Acer Altos R500
system and bundled rack-mountable components:
Screw type and
part number
Figure
Usage
M3 x L6
Securing the front panel to the
system
86.5A524.6R0
M4 x L5
Securing the component rails to
the system
86.6A536.8R0
M6 x L10
1. Securing the cable carrier and
the mounting brackets to the
rack
86.6A52A.100
2. Securing the system to the
rack
#6-32 x 1/4”
1. Securing the cable carrier
bracket to the system
86.BA226.016
2. Securing the cable carrrier to
the cable carrier bracket
M4 x L8
Securing the mounting brackets
to the mounting rails
86.6A536.8R0
Washer
88.21341.805
Nut
87.11042.670
Cage nut
Supports the M6 metal screws
for securing system components
to the rack
Locating ring for
Knurr rack
Supports the M6 metal screws
for securing system components
to the Knurr rack
34.94815.001
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Screw type and
part number
Figure
Usage
Locating ring for
Rittal rack
Supports the M6 metal screws
for securing system components
to the Rittal rack
34.94814.001
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
4
Push in the cage nut while rotating the tool up and pulling the
tool back toward you until the top lip of the cage nut snaps into
position.
Repeat this process to install the other cage nuts in their
appropriate locations.
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Installing the system into the rack
Follow steps 1 to 4 below to install the mounting rails to the
rackmount. The mounting rails allow the system to slide in and out of
the rackmount for maintenance purposes.
1
Extend the component rail (a) from the mounting rail (b) 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
3
Put the component rails aside.
Attach the mounting brackets to the mounting rails.
The mounting brackets consists of two metal bars that are to be
attached on both ends of the mounting rails.
f
Attach the mounting bracket to the front end of the
mounting rail and align the screw holes.
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Note: Look for an imprint that says “front” or “rear” on the
mounting bracket. Install the mounting bracket on the
appropriate side; otherwise, it will not fit correctly into the rack.
g
Secure it with three M4xL8 screws with nut and washer as
shown below. Slide and adjust the inner piece of the
mounting rail to gain access to the screw holes. The position
of the mounting bracket on this end is fixed.
h
Extend the inner sliding piece of the mounting rail until you
can see the screw holes on the other end. Attach the
mounting bracket to the rear end and secure it with two
M4xL8 screws. The mounting rail on this end is adjustable.
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4
Attach the mounting brackets and the cable carrier to the rack
with nine M6xL10 screws.
Note: You need to insert the locating ring into the rack mount
hole first before securing the mounting bracket with the screws.
Refer to the next figure.
a
Install the left mounting bracket first using four M6xL10
screws with four locating rings.
Note: The system occupies 1U location. Count the U positions and
hole numbers from the bottom up. Secure the mounting bracket
on the 1st and the 2nd holes of the 1st U using four M6 screws.
Make sure that both mounting brackets are at the same level.
Take note of the vertical rail hole pattern. See “Vertical mounting
hole pattern” on page 119.
b
Install the right mounting bracket with the cable carrier using
five M6xL10 screws. The cable carrier is installed between the
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mounting bracket and the vertical rail of the rack as shown
below.
Note: The cable carrier allows you to tie-wrap all cables to and
from the system. As you slide the system in and out of the rack,
the cable carrier collapses and extends, keeping the cables
untangled and attached to the system.
Follow steps 5 to 11 below to install the system to the rack:
5
Secure the front panel to the system with three M3xL6 screws.
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6
Attach the component rails to the system with eight M4xL5 screws.
7
Extend the inner sliding piece of the mounting bracket.
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8
Slide the system into the rack.
9
Attach the cable carrier bracket to the rear of the system using
two #6-32x1/4” screws.
Attach the cable carrier to the cable carrier bracket using three #6-
32x1/4” screws.
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10 Pull out the system to extend the cable carrier. Bundle all cables to
the cable carrier with the cable straps. Route all cables from the
cable carrier to the cable management bracket located on the rear
of the rack.
11 Install two cage nuts (see page 121) and secure the system to the
rack using two M6xL10 screws.
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computer maintenance
diskettes 17
connecting options
Index
Advanced Desktop Agent
System Requirements 99
Advanced Server Agent
System Requirements 99
System Requirements 99
ASM Console
A
DIMM
disk drives 17
ejecting 18
floppy drive 17
installation 100
ASM Server Agent
configuring SCO Openserver
Agent 103
100
not write protect 17
102
103
B
BIOS Setup utility 59
Boot Options 74
Date and Time 76
Disk Drives 65
entering 60
Exit Setup 96
SCO Unixware Agent
replacing 38
system memory 53
system reconfiguration 55
Power Management 71
Product Information 64
RDM Configuration 84
System Information 62
System Security 77
removing password 80
setting/changing password
79
T
turning off your system 32
turning on your system 30
power-on problems 30
Supervisor password 77
User password 77
U
upgrade
installation precautions 35
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ESD 35
preinstallation 35
post-installation 36
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