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...and to ensure reliable operation of any kind on the product. 10 Do not attempt to service this product where persons will walk on the power cord. Also, make sure that could result in installation unless proper ventilation is used with this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.... to protect it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Do...
...and to ensure reliable operation of any kind on the product. 10 Do not attempt to service this product where persons will walk on the power cord. Also, make sure that could result in installation unless proper ventilation is used with this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table.... to protect it from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Do...
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..., type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters). Use of another battery may present a risk of power supply cord set (provided in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of them away from children and...
..., type SPT-2, rated 7A 125V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet (4.6 meters). Use of another battery may present a risk of power supply cord set (provided in damage and will often require extensive work by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of them away from children and...
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... 18 Connecting the PS/2 keyboard 18 Connecting the PS/2 mouse 19 Connecting the VGA monitor 20 Connecting a printer 21 Connecting the power cable 22 Turning on the system 23 Power-on problems 24 Operating system configuration 25 Network connection 26 Tower-to-rack option 27 Turning off the system 28 3 Upgrading the...
... 18 Connecting the PS/2 keyboard 18 Connecting the PS/2 mouse 19 Connecting the VGA monitor 20 Connecting a printer 21 Connecting the power cable 22 Turning on the system 23 Power-on problems 24 Operating system configuration 25 Network connection 26 Tower-to-rack option 27 Turning off the system 28 3 Upgrading the...
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...remove a DIMM 49 To install a DIMM 50 Installing an expansion card 52 To install an expansion card 52 Installing a power supply module 54 To install a redundant power supply module 55 Installing a hot-swappable HDD fan 57 To remove a hot-swappable HDD fan 57 To install a ...67 IDE Configuration 68 Floppy Configuration 72 PCI/PnP Configuration 73 Boot Settings Configuration 75 Event Log Configuration 77 Onboard Devices Configuration 80 Power 81 Boot 83 Boot Device Priority 83 Hard Disk Drives 85 Removable Devices 86 ATAPI CD-ROM Devices 87 Security 88 To ...
...remove a DIMM 49 To install a DIMM 50 Installing an expansion card 52 To install an expansion card 52 Installing a power supply module 54 To install a redundant power supply module 55 Installing a hot-swappable HDD fan 57 To remove a hot-swappable HDD fan 57 To install a ...67 IDE Configuration 68 Floppy Configuration 72 PCI/PnP Configuration 73 Boot Settings Configuration 75 Event Log Configuration 77 Onboard Devices Configuration 80 Power 81 Boot 83 Boot Device Priority 83 Hard Disk Drives 85 Removable Devices 86 ATAPI CD-ROM Devices 87 Security 88 To ...
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The system offers a new standard for flexible productivity ideal for general business applications, email, web service, file clustering and print services. The Acer Altos G700 server 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 general business applications, email, web service, file clustering and print services. The Acer Altos G700 server is a powerful dual-processor system loaded with a host of new and innovative features.
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... mouse port • Two USB ports • VGA/monitor port • Serial port • Parallel/printer port • Two LAN ports • 450-watts redundant power supply (optional) • Tower or rack-mount design factor north/host bridge • CSB5 - one 68-pin Ultra 160/m SCSI connector • Six PCI bus...
... mouse port • Two USB ports • VGA/monitor port • Serial port • Parallel/printer port • Two LAN ports • 450-watts redundant power supply (optional) • Tower or rack-mount design factor north/host bridge • CSB5 - one 68-pin Ultra 160/m SCSI connector • Six PCI bus...
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Description No. 4 1 System tour External and internal structure Front bezel Note: One pair of system keys are provided inside the accessory box. No. Description 1 Power indicator 4 Hard disk fault indicator 2 Hard disk activity indicator 5 Security keylock 3 System fault indicator 6 Front bezel
Description No. 4 1 System tour External and internal structure Front bezel Note: One pair of system keys are provided inside the accessory box. No. Description 1 Power indicator 4 Hard disk fault indicator 2 Hard disk activity indicator 5 Security keylock 3 System fault indicator 6 Front bezel
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... CPU1 and CPU2 DM1 and DM6 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 JF1 JF2 JF4 JF5 and JF6 JP3 JP5 KM1 Description Battery Buzzer +12V power connector ATX power connector Upper: RDM LAN port (10/100 Mbps) Lower: USB ports VGA/monitor port Serial port CPU sockets DIMM slots Front panel connector Floppy... Primary IDE connector Secondary IDE connector BMC daughter board connector CPU 1 fan connector Rear system fan connector CPU 2 fan connector Hot-swap HDD fan connectors Power supply connector SCSI backplane connector Upper: PS/2 mouse port Lower: PS/2 keyboard port
... CPU1 and CPU2 DM1 and DM6 J2 J3 J4 J5 J6 JF1 JF2 JF4 JF5 and JF6 JP3 JP5 KM1 Description Battery Buzzer +12V power connector ATX power connector Upper: RDM LAN port (10/100 Mbps) Lower: USB ports VGA/monitor port Serial port CPU sockets DIMM slots Front panel connector Floppy... Primary IDE connector Secondary IDE connector BMC daughter board connector CPU 1 fan connector Rear system fan connector CPU 2 fan connector Hot-swap HDD fan connectors Power supply connector SCSI backplane connector Upper: PS/2 mouse port Lower: PS/2 keyboard port
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Consider the following items from the package: • Acer Altos G700 system • Acer Altos G700 User's guide (with system binder) • EasyBUILDTM Installation guide • EasyBUILDTM System CD • Acer Altos G700 Accessory box • System keys (provided inside the accessory box) If any of heat ...maximum efficiency. Checking the package contents Check the following factors when choosing a site for the system: • Near a grounded power outlet • Clean and dust-free • Stable surface free from vibration • Well-ventilated and away from electromagnetic ...
Consider the following items from the package: • Acer Altos G700 system • Acer Altos G700 User's guide (with system binder) • EasyBUILDTM Installation guide • EasyBUILDTM System CD • Acer Altos G700 Accessory box • System keys (provided inside the accessory box) If any of heat ...maximum efficiency. Checking the package contents Check the following factors when choosing a site for the system: • Near a grounded power outlet • Clean and dust-free • Stable surface free from vibration • Well-ventilated and away from electromagnetic ...
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Then plug the other end of the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of the whole system. The figure below shows a complete connection of the server. 22 2 System setup Connecting the power cable Plug the power cable into a power outlet.
Then plug the other end of the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of the whole system. The figure below shows a complete connection of the server. 22 2 System setup Connecting the power cable Plug the power cable into a power outlet.
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... the system is running well or not. The POST messages indicate if the system is in good condition by checking if the following occurred: • Power indicator on the front panel lights up (green) • Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock indicators on the keyboard light up The system starts... up and displays a welcome message. After that you have properly set up the system and connected all the required cables, you can now power on the system. Note: If the system does not turn on self-test (POST) messages appears. 23 Turning on the system After making sure that...
... the system is running well or not. The POST messages indicate if the system is in good condition by checking if the following occurred: • Power indicator on the front panel lights up (green) • Num Lock, Caps Lock, and Scroll Lock indicators on the keyboard light up The system starts... up and displays a welcome message. After that you have properly set up the system and connected all the required cables, you can now power on the system. Note: If the system does not turn on self-test (POST) messages appears. 23 Turning on the system After making sure that...
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...: If you are disconnected from the grounded power outlet. Check the internal cable connections. Check the power cable connection from the power source to boot, ask your power outlet. • Loose or improperly connected internal power cables. Make sure all power cords are not confident to assist you have applied power, check the following factors that the...
...: If you are disconnected from the grounded power outlet. Check the internal cable connections. Check the power cable connection from the power source to boot, ask your power outlet. • Loose or improperly connected internal power cables. Make sure all power cords are not confident to assist you have applied power, check the following factors that the...
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28 2 System setup Turning off the system To turn off the server, on the Windows taskbar click on the Start button, point to your server. You can then turn off all peripherals connected to Shut Down..., select Shut down from the drop-down the server, press the power button for at least four seconds. If you cannot shut down window then click on OK. Quickly pressing the button may put the server in a Suspend mode only.
28 2 System setup Turning off the system To turn off the server, on the Windows taskbar click on the Start button, point to your server. You can then turn off all peripherals connected to Shut Down..., select Shut down from the drop-down the server, press the power button for at least four seconds. If you cannot shut down window then click on OK. Quickly pressing the button may put the server in a Suspend mode only.
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... for safety purposes, we recommend that you want to a metal part of the server before you install a server component: 1 Do not remove a component from the power outlets. Always observe the following sections.
... for safety purposes, we recommend that you want to a metal part of the server before you install a server component: 1 Do not remove a component from the power outlets. Always observe the following sections.
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34 3 Upgrading the system 3 Lift it up a little (1), then move it . 2 Unplug all cables from the chassis (2). Removing the side panel 1 Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to the front panel (1). Keep them for detailed instructions. 5 Loosen the three thumbscrews located at the end of the left panel closest to it away from the power outlets. 3 Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface. 4 Remove the front bezel. Refer to the preceding section for later use.
34 3 Upgrading the system 3 Lift it up a little (1), then move it . 2 Unplug all cables from the chassis (2). Removing the side panel 1 Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to the front panel (1). Keep them for detailed instructions. 5 Loosen the three thumbscrews located at the end of the left panel closest to it away from the power outlets. 3 Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface. 4 Remove the front bezel. Refer to the preceding section for later use.
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... hot-swappable cage 1 Detach the chassis panels and remove the air baffle. 2 Connect the following cables to the SCSI backplane board: a SCSI cable b SCSI drive power cable c SCSI drive fault LED cable 3 Attach the other end of the connectors. 37 BPL4 hot-swappable cage configuration This section includes instructions for removing...
... hot-swappable cage 1 Detach the chassis panels and remove the air baffle. 2 Connect the following cables to the SCSI backplane board: a SCSI cable b SCSI drive power cable c SCSI drive fault LED cable 3 Attach the other end of the connectors. 37 BPL4 hot-swappable cage configuration This section includes instructions for removing...
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39 2 Loosen the four thumbscrews that secure the hot-swappable cage to the chassis (1). 3 Slightly pull out the hot-swappable cage from the chassis (2). 4 Disconnect the following cables from the hot-swappable cage: a Two SCSI drive power cables b SCSI backplane cable c SCSI cable 5 Pull out the hot-swappable cage from the chassis.
39 2 Loosen the four thumbscrews that secure the hot-swappable cage to the chassis (1). 3 Slightly pull out the hot-swappable cage from the chassis (2). 4 Disconnect the following cables from the hot-swappable cage: a Two SCSI drive power cables b SCSI backplane cable c SCSI cable 5 Pull out the hot-swappable cage from the chassis.
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Installing a 5.25-inch storage device (optional) Note: If you are installing a new drive in an empty drive bay, skip steps 2 to the new drive. 8 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 31. 2 Disconnect the power and IDE cables from the old drive. 44 3 Upgrading the system 6 Insert the drive carrier with the newly-installed floppy drive into the drive bay. 7 Connect the IDE and floppy drive cables to 4. 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 32.
Installing a 5.25-inch storage device (optional) Note: If you are installing a new drive in an empty drive bay, skip steps 2 to the new drive. 8 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 31. 2 Disconnect the power and IDE cables from the old drive. 44 3 Upgrading the system 6 Insert the drive carrier with the newly-installed floppy drive into the drive bay. 7 Connect the IDE and floppy drive cables to 4. 1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 32.
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46 3 Upgrading the system 6 Insert the drive carrier with the newly-installed 5.25-inch drive into the drive bay. 7 Connect the power and IDE cables to the new drive. 8 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 32.
46 3 Upgrading the system 6 Insert the drive carrier with the newly-installed 5.25-inch drive into the drive bay. 7 Connect the power and IDE cables to the new drive. 8 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 32.
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.... WARNING! You can damage electronic components. Make sure that accept standard 450-watts power supply modules. 54 3 Upgrading the system Installing a power supply module The Acer Altos G700 power subsystem consists of personal injury from hot surfaces, observe the thermal labels on each power supply module. Caution! Electrostatic discharge can also consider wearing protective gloves. To reduce...
.... WARNING! You can damage electronic components. Make sure that accept standard 450-watts power supply modules. 54 3 Upgrading the system Installing a power supply module The Acer Altos G700 power subsystem consists of personal injury from hot surfaces, observe the thermal labels on each power supply module. Caution! Electrostatic discharge can also consider wearing protective gloves. To reduce...