Acer Personal Computer Altos G500 User Manual

Acer Altos G500  
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.  
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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.  
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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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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.  
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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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Notices  
FCC notice  
1 System overview  
Overview  
3
Processors  
Memory  
System chipsets  
Expansion slots  
Features summary  
2 System tour  
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Front panel  
Rear panel  
Keyboard  
Mouse  
Disk drives  
CD-ROM drive  
Setting up your system  
Basic connections  
Connecting the VGA monitor  
Connecting the power cable  
Turning on your system  
Power-on problems  
Turning off your system  
Connecting options  
Printer  
USB devices  
3 Upgrading your system  
Installation precautions  
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Opening your system  
Mainboard layout  
Replacing a 5.25-inch storage device (optional)  
Removing a CPU  
Installing a CPU  
Installing a DIMM  
4 BIOS 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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Date and Time  
System Security  
Setting and changing the password  
IPMI Configuration  
RDM Configuration  
Load Default Settings  
Abort Settings Change  
Exit Setup  
Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide 93  
Installing ASM Pro  
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System setup  
Installing RDM  
103  
104  
System requirements  
Connecting communication peripherals  
Installing AWM and Microsoft Internet  
Information Service (IIS)  
System requirements  
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Installing AWM  
Setting up Microsoft IIS  
Running AWM  
Index  
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1 System overview  
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The Acer Altos G500 server model is a  
powerful dual-processor system loaded with  
a host of new and innovative features. The  
system offers a new standard for flexible  
productivity ideal for local or wide area  
networks and multiuser server environments.  
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Overview  
The Acer Altos G500 server model utilizes a PCI bus based dual-  
processor mainboard built on an ATX baseboard. It comes with a dual  
FC-PGA (Flip-Chip Pin-Grip Array) processor socket utilizing the Intel®  
Pentium® III processor integrated with the VIA Pro 266T chipset. 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 mainboard includes one AGP (Accelerated  
Graphics Port) bus, five PCI bus slots and four DIMM sockets that allow  
memory installation up to a maximum of 4 GB using 1-GB DDR SDRAM  
(double data rate Synchronous DRAM) modules.  
For connectivity, the mainboard provides two USB (Universal Serial Bus)  
connectors, PS/2 interface for both mouse and keyboard and other  
standard features such as two UART NS16C550 serial ports, enhanced  
parallel port with Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)/Extended Capabilities  
Port (ECP) support and one RJ-45 network port.  
The system is fully compatible with MS-DOS V6.X, Novell Netware, Red  
Hat Linux, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, and SCO Unixware.  
Processors  
The Pentium III processor delivers higher performance than previous  
Pentium processors while maintaining binary compatibility with all  
previous Intel Architecture processors.  
The mainboard supports 100 or 133 MHz GTL+ host bus frequencies for  
one Pentium III processor running at 933 Mhz, 1 GHz, 1.13 GHz,  
1.26 GHz and future generation of Pentium III processors.  
Memory  
The four DIMM sockets on board accept 128-, 256-, 512-MB and 1-GB  
DDR SDRAM modules 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.  
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Note: The DDR SDRAM module should work under 3.3 volts only;  
5-volt memory devices are not supported.  
The mainboard supports 266 MHz DDR-SDRAM (PC-2100) module.  
System chipsets  
VIA Pro266T chipset  
The VIA Pro266T chipset was specifically designed to meet the needs of  
high performance systems. It consists of two components: VT8653  
(north bridge) and VT8233 (south bridge).  
VT8653 (north bridge) provides the host interface, memory system  
control interface, PCI interface, and AGP interface to boost  
graphics performance.  
VT8233 (south bridge) integrates super I/O functions like keyboard  
and mouse interface, floppy disk controller, advanced digital data  
separator, two compatible serial ports (UARTs), one parallel port,  
on-chip 12 mA AT bus drivers, one floppy direct drive support, and  
Intelligent Power Management (IPM) support.  
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.  
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LAN subsystem  
Another cost-effective feature for network solutions is the integration  
of Intel’s 82550 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet controller which supports:  
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 1.0B-based  
power management  
wake on Magic Packet  
wake on Interesting Packet  
advanced System Management Bus (SMB) based manageability  
Wired for Management (WfM) 2.0 compliance  
IP checksum assist  
PCI 2.2 compliance  
PC 2001 compliance  
Expansion slots  
AGP bus  
AGP is solely developed for the purpose of supporting 3D graphic  
applications. The AGP Pro (50) slot has a 32-bit wide channel that runs  
at 66 MHz, which translates into a total bandwidth of 266 MBps. This  
is twice the bandwidth of PCI buses (133 MBps). AGP also accesses the  
main memory directly allowing 3D textures to be stored in main  
memory rather than video memory.  
PCI bus  
The mainboard has five PCI buses that support 32-bit/33 MHz PCI  
devices. The PCI bus is the key interface that communicates between  
the north and the south bridge.  
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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 mainboard has the following major components:  
FC-PGA dual socket that supports a Pentium III processor running  
at 933 MHz,1 GHz, 1.13 GHz and1.26 GHz and future generations  
of Pentium III CPUs  
VIA Pro266T chipset which includes the north and the south bridge  
Onboard Intel 82550 10/100 Mbps LAN chip with WOL support  
Adaptec® AIC-7899 Dual Channel SCSI controller chipset supports:  
Channel A - one 68-pin ULTRA 160/m SCSI connector  
Channel B - one 68-pin ULTRA 160/m SCSI connector  
Four DIMM sockets that accept 128-, 256-, 512-MB and 1-GB DDR-  
SDRAM with a maximum memory upgrade capacity of 4 GB  
One AGP bus and five PCI bus slots  
System clock/calendar with battery backup  
IDE disk drive interfaces  
Super I/O chipset  
Auxiliary power connector for 280-watts SPS and ATX power  
supply  
Hardware support for ASM Pro (Advanced System Manager Pro)  
and RDM (Remote Diagnostic Management)  
External ports:  
Two USB connectors  
RJ-45 jack  
PS/2-compatible keyboard port  
PS/2-compatible mouse port  
Parallel port  
Two serial ports  
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This chapter discusses the features and  
components of your system.  
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External and internal structure  
Front panel  
Note: One pair of system keys are hung inside the front panel  
door. Additional duplicate keys can be found at the back of the  
system.  
No.  
1
Item  
Power indicator  
Hard disk activity indicator  
2
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No.  
3
Item  
System status indicator  
Keylock  
4
5
Front panel  
Rear panel  
No.  
1
Item  
No.  
4
Item  
System fan  
I/O connectors  
2
Power cable socket  
5
Monitor/VGA port  
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No.  
Item  
No.  
Item  
3
Housing fan  
6
Expansion slots  
Internal components  
No.  
1
Item  
CD-ROM Headphone/Earphone port  
2
CD-ROM Increase/Decrease volume button  
CD-ROM activity indicator  
CD-ROM tray  
3
4
5
CD-ROM Play/Forward button  
CD-ROM Stop/Eject button  
6
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No.  
Item  
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Floppy drive eject button  
Floppy drive tray  
8
9
Floppy drive activity indicator  
Power button  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
Power indicator  
Hard disk activity indicator  
System status indicator  
5.25-inch half-height bays  
Expansion slots  
Housing fan  
Power supply  
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Keyboard  
Your system comes with a PS/2 keyboard. The keyboard has full-sized  
keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, and twelve  
function keys.  
No.  
Component  
Function  
1
Function keys  
Access most of the computer’s controls like  
screen brightness, volume output and the  
BIOS Setup utility.  
(F1 - F12)  
2
3
Scroll Lock  
Num Lock  
When activated, the screen moves one line  
up or down when you press the up arrow  
or down arrow respectively. Take note  
that Scroll Lock may not work with some  
applications.  
When activated, the keypad is set to  
numeric mode, i.e., the keys function as a  
calculator (complete with arithmetic oper-  
ators such as +, -, x, and /).  
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No.  
Component  
Function  
4
Cursor keys  
Also called the arrow keys. These keys let  
you move the cursor around the screen.  
They serve the same function as the arrow  
keys on the numeric pad when the Num  
Lock is toggled off.  
5
Application key  
Opens the applications context menu  
(same function as clicking the right button  
of the mouse).  
6
7
Palm rest  
Provides a comfortable place to rest your  
hands while typing.  
(detachable)  
Windows logo key  
Start button. Combinations with this key  
perform special functions, such as:  
Windows + Tab: Activate the next  
Taskbar button  
Windows + E: Explore My Computer  
Windows + F: Find Document  
Windows + M: Minimize All  
Shift + Windows + M: Undo Mini-  
mize All  
Windows + R: Displays the Run dia-  
log box  
8
Caps Lock  
When activated, all alphabetic characters  
typed appear in uppercase (same function  
as pressing Shift + <letter>).  
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Mouse  
Your PS/2 mouse has one ratchet wheel and two buttons: a left button  
and a right button. Quickly pressing and releasing the buttons is called  
clicking. Sometimes, you will need to do a double-click (clicking the  
same button twice quickly) or a right-click (clicking the right button  
quickly).  
The ratchet wheel in between the two buttons is added to provide  
easier scrolling capability. By simply moving the wheel with your index  
finger, you can quickly move through multiple pages, lines, or  
windows. The wheel may also function as a third button allowing you  
to quickly click or double-click an icon or a selected item.  
Note: If you are left-handed, refer to your Windows manual for  
instructions on how to set up your mouse for left-handed use.  
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Disk drives  
Your system comes with the following disk drives:  
3.5-inch floppy drive  
Your system’s 3.5-inch floppy drive can handle 720-KB and 1.44-MB  
capacity diskettes.  
Floppy diskettes are compact, lightweight, and easy to carry around.  
Here are some tips on how to take care of your diskettes:  
Always make backup copies of the diskettes that contain  
important data or program files.  
Keep diskettes away from magnetic fields and sources of heat.  
Avoid removing a diskette from the floppy drive when the drive  
activity indicator is on.  
Write-protect your diskettes to prevent accidental erasure. To do  
this, slide the write-protect tab to the write-protect position (1).  
Sliding the write-protect tab to the not-write-protect position (2)  
will allow you to store and modify data in your diskettes.  
When you put a label on a 3.5-inch diskette, make sure that the  
label is properly attached (flat on the surface) and within the  
labeling area (area with a slight surface depression) on the  
diskette. An improperly attached label may cause a diskette to get  
stuck in the floppy drive when you are inserting or removing it.  
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CD-ROM drive  
Your system comes with a CD-ROM drive. This drive is located on the  
front panel of your system. The CD-ROM drive allows you to play  
different types of compact discs (CDs) and video CDs.  
CDs, like diskettes, are also compact, lightweight, and easy to carry  
around. However, they are more delicate than diskettes and must be  
handled with extra care.  
To insert a CD into your systems CD-ROM drive:  
1
Gently push the Stop/Eject button located on the front panel.  
2
When the disc tray slides open, insert the CD. Make sure that the  
label or title side of the disc is facing upward.  
Caution! Hold the disc by the edges to avoid leaving smudges or  
fingerprints.  
3
Push the Stop/Eject button again to close the tray.  
To take care of your CDs:  
Keep your discs in a disk case when not in use to avoid scratches or  
other damage. Any kind of dirt or damage can affect the data on  
the disc, impair the disc lens reader on the CD-ROM drive, or stop  
the system from successfully reading the disc.  
When handling discs, always hold them by the edges to avoid  
smudges or fingerprints.  
When cleaning discs, use a clean, dust-free cloth and wipe in a  
straight line from the center to the edge. Do not wipe in a circular  
motion.  
Clean your CD-ROM drive periodically. You may refer to a cleaning  
kit for instructions. Cleaning kits can be purchased in any system  
or electronics shop.  
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Setting up your system  
Preinstallation requirements  
Selecting a site  
Before unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for  
the system for maximum efficiency. Consider the following factors  
when choosing a site for the system:  
Near a grounded power outlet  
Clean and dust-free  
Sturdy surface free from vibration  
Well-ventilated and away from sources of heat  
Secluded from electromagnetic fields produced by electrical  
devices such as air conditioners, radio and TV transmitters, etc.  
Checking the package contents  
Check the following items from the package:  
Acer Altos G500 ystem  
Acer Altos G500 User’s guide (with system binder)  
CD-ROM driver kits  
System keys (hung inside the front panel door)  
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, contact your dealer  
immediately.  
Save the boxes and packing materials for future use.  
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Basic connections  
The system unit, keyboard, mouse, and monitor constitute the basic  
system. Before connecting any other peripherals, connect these  
peripherals first to test if the system is running properly.  
Connecting the PS/2 keyboard  
Plug the plug the keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port  
(purple) located on the rear panel of your system.  
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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)  
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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 the  
network port  
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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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  
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Power-on problems  
If the system does not boot after you have applied power, check the  
following factors that might have caused the boot failure.  
The external power cable may be loosely connected.  
Check the power cable connection from the power source to the  
power cable socket on the rear panel. Make sure that the cable is  
properly connected to the power source and to the power cable  
socket.  
No power comes from the grounded power outlet.  
Have an electrician check your power outlet.  
Loose or improperly connected internal power cables.  
Check the internal cable connections. If you are not confident to  
perform this step, ask a qualified technician to assist you.  
Warning! Make sure all power cords are disconnected from  
the electrical outlet before performing this task.  
Note: If you have gone through the preceding actions and the  
system still fails to boot, ask your dealer or a qualified technician  
for assistance.  
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Turning off your system  
To turn off your computer, on the Windows taskbar click on the Start  
button, point to Shut Down..., select Shut down from the 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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Connecting options  
Printer  
Your system supports serial, parallel and USB printers.  
To connect a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel/  
printer port  
system.  
(burgundy port) located on the rear panel of your  
Note: If you are using a serial printer, connect the printer cable  
into either serial port 1 or serial port 2. In the same manner,  
connect a USB printer by plugging the printer cable into either  
USB ports. The serial and USB ports are both located on the  
system’s rear panel.  
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USB devices  
Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a new serial bus design that is capable of  
cascading low-/medium-speed peripherals (less than 12 Mbps) such as a  
keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem. With USB,  
complex cable connections can be eliminated.  
Your system comes with two USB ports located on the rear panel. These  
ports allow you to connect additional serial devices to your system  
without using up its system resources.  
To connect a USB device, simply plug the device cable into either USB  
ports  
(black port) located on the rear panel of your system.  
Note: Most USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows you  
to daisy-chain other devices.  
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This chapter contains basic information  
about your mainboard 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 want to install.  
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Warning! Failure to properly turn off the computer before  
you start installing components may cause serious  
damage.  
Do not attempt the procedures described in the following  
sections unless you are a qualified service technician.  
Post-installation instructions  
Observe the following after installing a computer component:  
1
See to it that all components are installed according to the  
described step-by-step instructions.  
2
Replace any expansion board(s) or peripheral(s) that you have  
previously removed.  
3
4
5
Connect the necessary cables.  
Replace the side panel.  
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 33.  
You need to open your system before you can install additional  
components. The system housing has one front panel door and one  
removable side panel. See the following section for instructions.  
Opening the front panel door  
A security lock secures the front panel door to protect your system unit  
against unauthorized access.  
To open the front panel door:  
1
Insert the key into the lock and turn it clockwise until it points to  
the unlocked icon.  
2
Pull open the front panel door.  
Removing the front panel door  
The front panel door is attached to the main housing by screwless  
hinges. Follow these steps to remove the door:  
1
2
Unlock the door with the key (when necessary).  
Open it to more than a 45° angle.  
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Lift it up a little, then move it away from the housing.  
Opening the side panel  
A microswitch is located on the side panel. It helps indicate whether  
the panel is removed or intact.  
1
2
3
Turn off your system unit and unplug all cables.  
Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface.  
Open then remove the front panel door. Refer to page 35 for  
more detailed instructions.  
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4
5
Remove the two front screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Keep  
them in a safe place for later use.  
Pull out the panel handle to remove the side panel.  
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Mainboard layout  
The mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. It  
should look like the figure shown below  
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Item  
BU1  
Description  
Internal buzzer  
BT1  
Battery  
CNX3  
CNX4  
CN1  
Intelligent Platform Management Bus (IPMB)  
Power status  
20-pin ATX power supply connector  
CN2  
Above: PS/2 mouse port  
Below: PS/2 keyboard port  
CN3  
CN4  
CN5  
6-pin AUX power supply connector  
USB ports  
Above: Parallel port  
Left (from backside): Serial port 2  
Right (from backside): Serial port 1  
CN6  
CPU 1 fan connector  
DIMM 1 - DIMM 4 slots  
LAN jack (RJ-45)  
CN7 - CN10  
CN11  
CN12  
Primary IDE connector  
Secondary IDE connector  
FDD connector  
CN13  
CN14  
CN17  
CPU 2 fan connector  
System fan 3 connector  
AGP slot  
CN18  
CN19  
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Item  
Description  
CN20  
Multi connector  
1, 2 : Power button  
3, 4, 5, 6 : Event LED  
7, 9, 11 : Power LED  
8, 10, 12,14 : HDD LED  
19, 20 : Intrusion sensor  
21-22 : Reserved  
CN21  
CN22  
CN28  
Wake on LAN connector  
SCSI LED connector  
SCSI channel B connector (68-pin)  
(Ultra 160/m)  
CN30  
CN31  
CN33  
System fan 1 connector  
System fan 2 connector  
SCSI channel A connector (68-pin)  
(Ultra 160/m)  
JP14  
Clear CMOS  
1-2 : Normal  
2-3 : Clear  
PCI1-PCI5  
SW1 (1)  
SW1 (2)  
SW1 (3)  
PCI 1 to PCI 5 slots  
On: Password Disable  
Reserved  
SCSI channel A terminator  
1-2 : On  
2-3 : Off  
SW1 (4)  
UX13  
SCSI channel B terminator  
1-2 : On  
2-3 : Off  
IPMI chipset (Intelligent Platform  
Management Interface, for BIOS)  
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Item  
U6  
Description  
CPU 1 socket  
U10  
U14  
U22  
U23  
U32  
U44  
U47  
VIA Pro266T chipset (VT8653, north bridge)  
CPU 2 socket  
Flash ROM (BIOS)  
Intel® 82550 LAN chipset  
VIA Pro266T chipset (VT8233, south bridge)  
Super I/O chipset (SMSC 47M102)  
SCSI chipset (Adaptec AIC-7899W)  
Settings in bolface are the default factory settings.  
Installing the VGA card retainer  
To maintain the stability of the VGA card connection to the mainboard,  
please check if a VGA card retainer is installed on your system. If the  
card retainer is not present, refer to the instructions below for the  
installation process:  
Note: The VGA card retainer is included in your system’s package  
contents. If it is missing or damaged, contact your computer  
dealer immediately.  
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1
Press your fingers on the card retainer wedge clip to detach it from  
the rod portion of the retainer.  
2
Slip the wedge through the card retainer rod (1).  
Peel off the adhesive cover from the flat portion of the card  
retainer (2).  
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Press the adhesive side of the card retainer to the side of the VGA  
3
slot (1).  
Adjust the wedge to the VGA card height by pressing its clip to  
move it downward (2). Make sure that the wedge properly secures  
the VGA card into place.  
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Installing and removing storage  
devices  
Your system supports one 3.5-inch and five 5.25-inch internal storage  
devices. The empty drive bays allow you to install additional drives  
such as a CD-ROM drive, a digital audio tape (DAT) drive or another  
hard disk drive. These would provide your system additional storage  
capacity.  
Note: Your basic system already comes pre-installed with a CD-  
ROM drive and a 3.5-inch floppy drive.  
Replacing the 3.5-inch floppy drive  
1
Remove the housing panels. Refer to page 36 for more detailed  
instructions.  
2
3
Disconnect the power and signal cables from the old drive.  
Detach the old 3.5-inch drive with the drive frame from the  
housing by removing the two chassis screws. Keep the screws for  
later use.  
4
5
Remove the four frame screws that hold the old drive to the drive  
frame then pull out the drive.  
Install a new 3.5-inch drive to the drive frame and secure it with  
the four frame screws you have previously removed.  
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Insert the new drive into the drive bay and secure it with the two  
6
chassis screws you have previously removed.  
7
8
Connect the power and signal cables to the new drive.  
Replace the housing panels.  
Replacing a 5.25-inch storage device (optional)  
Note: If you are installing a new drive in an empty drive bay, skip  
steps 2 to 4.  
To replace a 5.25-inch storage device:  
1
Remove the housing panels. Refer to page 36 for more detailed  
instructions.  
2
Detach the power and signal cables from the drive.  
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3
Detach the 5.25-inch drive frame from the housing by removing  
the two screws chassis. Keep the screws for later use.  
4
5
Remove the four frame screws that hold the old drive to the drive  
frame then pull out the drive.  
Install a new 5.25-inch drive to the drive frame and secure it with  
the four frame screws you have previously removed.  
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6
Insert the drive frame with the newly-installed 5.25-inch drive into  
the drive bay and secure it with the two chassis screws you have  
previously removed.  
7
8
Connect the power and signal cables to the drive.  
Replace the housing panels.  
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Removing and installing the CPU  
Your system’s PentiumIII processor comes in a FC-PGA 370-pin package.  
The FC-PGA package is designed for the new breed of sleek, high  
performance, small form factor PCs.  
Your mainboard supports a Pentium III processor running at 933 MHz,  
1 GHz, 1.13 GHz and1.26 GHz and future generations of Pentium CPUs  
on a 100 or 133 MHz system bus.  
Caution: Always observe the ESD precautions when installing or  
removing a system component. Refer to page 33.  
Removing a CPU  
Follow these steps to remove a CPU:  
1
Remove the housing panels. See page 36 for more detailed  
instructions.  
2
Locate the CPU socket on the mainboard.  
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3
4
Detach the fan/heatsink cable connector (1).  
Insert a flat screwdriver into the fan/heatsink metal bracket (2)  
and pry it outward (3).  
5
Detach the metal bracket from the socket (4) then remove it from  
the other side (5).  
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6
7
Pull out the fan/heatsink from the CPU(1).  
Raise the socket lever up to a 90° angle (2) before detaching the  
CPU from its socket (3).  
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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Installing a CPU  
Before you proceed make sure that there is no CPU installed in the CPU  
socket. Follow the steps below to install a CPU:  
1
2
Locate the CPU socket on the mainboard.  
Secure the CPU fan to its base with the four screws provided.  
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Align the CPU to its socket, making sure that pin 1 (indicated by  
the notched corner) of the CPU connects to hole 1 of the socket  
(on the bottom right corner) (1).  
4
Insert the CPU into the socket (2), then press down the socket lever  
to lock the CPU into place (3).  
5
Reattach the metal brackets to the CPU (1 to 3), then plug the fan/  
heatsink cable into the fan connector on the mainboard (4).  
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Removing and installing memory  
modules  
The four 184-pin memory sockets onboard support DDR SDRAM  
modules. You may install 128-, 256-, 512-MB and 1 GB DDR SDRAM for  
a maximum memory upgrade capacity of up to 4 GB.  
The DDR SDRAM module should work under 2.5 volts only; 5-volt  
memory devices are not supported. The mainboard supports 266 MHz  
DDR-SDRAM ( PC-2100) modules.  
Each of the memory sockets is independent from the others. This  
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
Open the front panel and remove the side panel of the housing.  
See page 36 for more information on opening the housing panels.  
2
3
Locate the DIMM socket on the mainboard.  
Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to  
release the DIMM (a).  
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Gently pull the DIMM upward to remove it from the socket (b).  
Note: Place your forefingers on the top of the DIMM before  
pressing the holding clips to gently disengage the DIMM from the  
socket.  
Installing a DIMM  
Before you can install a new DIMM in a socket, remove first any  
previously installed DIMM from that socket.  
1
2
3
4
Locate the DIMM socket on the mainboard.  
Open the clips on the socket.  
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 insert a DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket, you  
may have inserted incorrectly. Reverse the orientation of the  
DIMM and insert it again.  
Reconfiguring your system memory  
The system automatically detects the amount of memory installed.  
Run Setup to view the new value for total system memory and make a  
note of it.  
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Installing expansion cards  
There are two kinds of expansion slots available on your mainboard:  
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) and AGP (Accelerated  
Graphics Port).  
To install an expansion card:  
1
Remove the housing panels. Refer to page 36 for more detailed  
instructions.  
2
3
Locate an empty expansion slot on the mainboard.  
Remove the metal bracket opposite the selected empty expansion  
slot by removing the screw that holds the bracket to the housing  
then pulling out the bracket.  
4
5
Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging.  
Align the card in the empty bracket. Make sure that the card is  
properly seated.  
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6
Insert the bracket with the card into the selected slot then secure it  
with the screw you have previously removed.  
7
Replace the housing panels.  
Note: When you turn on the system, the BIOS Setup utility  
automatically detects and assigns resources to the new device  
(applicable only to Plug-and-Play expansion cards).  
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Installing an external redundant  
system fan (optional)  
An additional external redundant fan can be installed behind the  
system housing. This allows the system to still operate properly in case  
the internal system fan malfunctioned.  
To install an external redundant fan:  
1
2
3
On the rear panel, use a screwdriver to push open the plastic peg  
located below the internal system fan module.  
Insert the redundant fan into the fan cage and attach the fan cage  
to the system housing with the four screws provided.  
Insert the fan cable into the peg hole and attach the cable to the  
mainboard.  
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utility  
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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  
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Parameter  
Description  
Level 1 Cache  
Total amount of first-level or the internal fast  
accessed memory size (i.e., the memory integrated  
into the CPU)  
Level 2 Cache  
Total amount of second-level cache memory size  
that comes with the CPU. The available cache sizes  
are 256 or 512 KB.  
Floppy Drive A  
Floppy Drive B  
System’s current diskette drive A and drive B  
settings  
IDE Primary  
Channel Master  
Current configuration of the IDE device connected  
to the master port of the primary IDE channel  
IDE Primary  
Channel Slave  
Current configuration of the IDE device connected  
to the slave port of the primary IDE channel  
IDE Secondary  
Channel Master  
Current configuration of the IDE device connected  
to the master port of the secondary IDE channel  
IDE Secondary  
Channel Slave  
Current configuration of the IDE device connected  
to the slave port of the secondary IDE channel  
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/2nd/3rd bank  
Type and size of DRAM installed in DIMM sockets 1,  
2, and 3 respectively. The None setting indicates  
that there is no DRAM installed  
Serial port 1  
Serial port 2  
Parallel port  
PS/2 mouse  
Serial port 1 address and IRQ setting  
Serial port 2 address and IRQ setting  
Parallel port address and IRQ setting  
Pointing device installation setting. Displays None  
if no pointing device is installed  
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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  
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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  
Floppy Drive A  
Floppy Drive B  
Selects 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  
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Parameter  
Description  
Option  
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  
automatically 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  
depending 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  
automatically detects if the installed hard  
disk supports the function. If supported, it  
allows you to use a hard disk with a  
capacity of more than 528 MB. This is made  
possible through the Logical Block Address  
(LBA) mode translation. However, this  
enhanced IDE feature works only under  
DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows  
98, Windows NT 3.5 and above, and  
Windows 2000. Other operating systems  
require this parameter to be set to  
Disabled.  
Auto  
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 1  
Enables or disables serial port 1  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Base Address  
Sets the I/O base address of  
serial port 1  
3F8h  
2F8h  
3E8h  
2E8h  
IRQ  
Sets the IRQ (interrupt request)  
channel of serial port 1  
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Parameter  
Description  
Option  
Serial Port 2  
Base Address  
Enables or disables serial port 2  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Sets the serial port 2 I/O base address  
2F8h  
3E8h  
2E8h  
IRQ  
Sets the IRQ channel of serial port 2  
Enables or disables the parallel port  
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Parallel Port  
Base Address  
Enabled  
Disabled  
Sets a logical base address for the  
parallel port. This parameter is  
configurable only if the Parallel Port  
parameter is enabled.  
378h  
278h  
IRQ  
Assigns an interrupt for the parallel  
port. This parameter is configurable  
only if the Parallel Port parameter is  
enabled.  
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If you install an add-on card that has  
a parallel port whose address conflicts  
with the onboard parallel port, a  
warning appears on the screen.  
Check the parallel port address of the  
add-on card and change the address  
to one that does not conflict.  
Operation  
Mode  
Sets your parallel port’s operation  
mode. This parameter is configurable  
only if the Parallel Port parameter is  
enabled.  
Extended  
Capabilities Port  
(ECP)  
Enhanced Parallel  
Port (EPP)  
Bi-directional  
Standard Parallel  
Port (SPP)  
ECP DMA  
Channel  
Assigns a DMA channel for the ECP  
parallel port function. This  
parameter is configurable only if you  
select the Extended Capabilities Port  
(ECP) as the operation mode.  
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Parameter  
Description  
Option  
Floppy Disk  
Controller  
Enables or disables the onboard  
floppy disk controller  
Enabled  
Disabled  
IDE  
Controller  
Enables or disables the onboard  
primary, secondary or both IDE  
interfaces  
Both  
Primary  
Secondary  
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  
Disabled  
Enabled  
USB Legacy  
Mode  
Activates or deactivates the USB  
keyboard connected to your system.  
When activated, the USB keyboard  
functions in a DOS environment.  
Onboard  
Ethernet Chip  
Enables or disables the onboard  
Ethernet controller  
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 consumption.  
When this parameter is set to Enabled, you  
can configure the IDE hard disk and system  
timers. Setting it to Disabled 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  
seconds (depending on the hard disk) for  
the disk to return to normal speed. Set this  
parameter to Off if your hard disk does not  
support this function.  
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  
specified period of inactivity. Any  
keyboard or mouse action or any activity  
detected from the IRQ channels resumes  
system operation.  
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  
keyboard or mouse action, or any enabled  
monitored activities occurring through the  
IRQ channels resume system operation.  
Power Switch  
< 4 sec.  
When set to Power off, the system  
Power off  
automatically turns off when the power  
switch is pressed for less than 4 seconds.  
When set to Suspend, the system enters  
the suspend mode when the power switch  
is pressed for less than 4 seconds.  
Suspend  
System Wake-  
up Event  
The system wake-up event allows the  
system to resume operation when the  
modem ring indicator is enabled.  
Modem ring  
indicator  
When enabled, any fax/modem activity  
wakes up the system from suspend mode.  
Disabled  
Enabled  
PCI Power  
Management  
Enables or disabled the PCI power  
managment function  
Enabled  
Disabled  
RTC Alarm  
Allows you to set a certain time on a  
certain day to wake-up your system from  
suspend mode.  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Resume Day  
Resume Time  
If RTC alarm is enabled, the system will  
resume operation on the day indicated  
here.  
User input  
User input  
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.  
Disabled  
Enabled  
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 bootup.  
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  
system 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  
Enabled  
function. When set to Enabled, BIOS is in  
graphical mode and displays only an  
identification logo during POST and while  
Disabled  
booting. After booting the screen displays  
the operating system prompt (such as DOS)  
or logo (such as Windows 95). If any error  
occurs while booting, the system  
automatically switches to text mode.  
Even if your setting is Enabled, you may  
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  
conventional text mode where you see the  
system initialization details on the screen  
Num Lock  
After Boot  
Allows you to activate the Num Lock  
function 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  
Disabled, 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  
Boot from  
LANDesk (R)  
Service Agent  
When enabled, it intervenes in the  
LANDesk Service Agent boot process.  
Disabled  
Enabled  
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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 utility. The Present  
setting allows you to set a  
Supervisor password.  
None  
Present  
User Password  
Secures your system against  
unauthorized use. Once you set  
this password, you have to type it  
whenever you boot the system.  
User password is available only  
when a Supervisor password is set.  
The Present settings allows you to  
set a User password.  
None  
Present  
Password on  
Boot  
User is required to enter User  
password during boot up.  
Disabled  
Enabled  
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Parameter  
Description  
Option  
Disk Drive  
Control  
The disk drive control features  
enable or disable the read/write  
functions of disk drives. These  
features can also control the  
diskette drive boot function to  
prevent loading operating  
systems or other programs from a  
certain drive while the other  
drives remain operational.  
Floppy Drive  
Sets the control level of the  
floppy drive  
Normal  
Write Protect All  
Sectors  
Write Protect Boot  
Sectors  
Disabled  
Hard Disk  
Drive  
Sets the controller of the IDE drive  
Normal  
Write Protect All  
Sectors  
Write Protect Boot  
Sectors  
Disabled  
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:  
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Supervisor Password window  
User Password window  
2
Type a password then press Enter. The password may consists 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 (*).  
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4
5
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Retype the password to verify your first entry then press Enter.  
Highlight the Set or Change Password option then press Enter.  
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.  
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)  
IPMI BIOS  
Version  
Shows the version of IPMI BIOS  
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Parameter  
Description  
Option  
BMC Firmware  
Version  
Specifies the version of BaseBoard  
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  
Disabled  
Enabled  
processor or memory. Otherwise, if  
disabled the system will continue running.  
Memory ECC  
PCI Devices  
ECC (error correcting code) tests the  
accuracy of data as it passes in and out of  
memory. This parameter enables or  
disables the monitoring of this function.  
Enabled  
Disabled  
PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) is  
a 32-bit bus that supports a 64-bit  
extension for new processors, such as  
Pentium processors. It can run at clock  
speeds of 33 or 66 MHz. This parameter  
monitors the activity of this bus when set  
to Enabled.  
Enabled  
Disabled  
AC Power  
Lost/Recovery  
BMC will log AC power lost and recovery  
event.  
Enabled  
Disabled  
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Parameter  
Description  
Option  
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  
Enabled  
POST hangs up, BMC will reset the system.  
It will try twice. If POST still hangs up, BMC  
will power off the system.  
Disabled  
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RDM Configuration  
Parameter  
Description  
Option  
RDM v4.5 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  
established, both the RDM server and RDM  
manager station display the same screen  
which enables the RDM manager station to  
function the same as the server console.  
Setting this to Disabled deactivates the  
RDM manager station.  
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 hidden partition.  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Communication  
Protocol  
This parameter specifies the parity, stop  
bits, and data length for the COM port to  
use for the RDM connection. This is fixed  
at N(none), 8, 1 setting and is non-  
configurable.  
N
8
1
COM Port Baud  
Rate  
This parameter lets you set the transfer  
rate of the COM for the RDM connection.  
The parameter setting depends on your  
modem specification; therefore, before  
you change the setting of this parameter,  
check the documentation that came with  
your modem.  
9600  
57600  
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  
recommend that you insert a comma after  
each number. The commas specify delay.  
If this parameter is left blank, the Remote  
Console calling function is disregarded.  
Dial Out Retry  
Times  
This parameter lets you specify the  
2
maximum number of times the RDM server  
must retry to connect to the RDM manager  
station once the server fails and RDM is  
activated. If the server has completed the  
specified number of tries and the  
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Infinite  
connection still fails, the server bypasses  
RDM and goes into normal mode.  
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Parameter  
Description  
Option  
Emergency Management  
RDM Work  
Mode  
When detecting system failure, the RDM  
module will take some actions according to  
the enabled 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, the password  
must be set to at least three alphanumeric  
characters.  
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  
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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.  
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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.  
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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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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:  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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.  
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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:  
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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:  
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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  
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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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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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setting/changing password  
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Index  
Advanced Desktop Agent  
System Requirements 95  
Advanced Server Agent  
System Requirements 95  
System Requirements 95  
ASM Console  
A
components 45  
C
diskettes 18  
printer 29  
CPU 48  
installation 96  
ASM Server Agent  
configuring SCO Openserver  
Agent 99  
96  
98  
installing 51  
removing 48  
99  
B
basic connections 21  
keyboard 21  
monitor 23  
mouse 22  
network 24  
power cable 25  
BIOS Setup utility 61  
Boot Options 77  
Date and Time 79  
Disk Drives 67  
entering 62  
Microsoft Windows NT  
installation 100  
mouse 17  
Exit Setup 92  
IPMI Configuration 84  
Load Default Settings 90  
Onboard Peripherals 71  
Power Management 74  
Product Information 66  
RDM Configuration 87  
System Information 64  
System Security 80  
buttons 17  
clicking 17  
double-click 17  
ratchet wheel 17  
N
Novell Netware Agent  
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S
SCO Openserver Agent  
configuring for ASM Server  
Agent 99  
upgrade  
installation precautions 33  
ESD 33  
installation 98  
SCO Unixware Agent  
installation 99  
post-installation 34  
preinstallation 33  
system memory 53  
reconfiguring 55  
V
VGA card retainer 41  
T
turning off your system 28  
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