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Acer Altos G5450 Series
User’s Guide
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Copyright © 2007 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved. Acer Altos G5450 Series User’s Guide Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims th
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iii Notices FCC declaration of conformity This device 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. The following local manufacturer/importer is responsible for this declaration: Product: Server Model number: G5450 Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of
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iv Notice: Peripheral devices Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class A 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 server. Use conditions This
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v ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN. VARO: LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE. VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN. VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN. ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN. Macrovision copyright protection notice "U.S Patent Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; and 6,516,132." This product incorporates copyright
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vi CE Declaration of conformity We, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang Medium Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Server Trade name: Acer Model number: G5450 SKU number: G54xx ("x" = 0~9, a~z, A~Z or blank) Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the following EC directives, and that all the necessary steps
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vii Declaration of conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Russian regulatory certification compliance
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viii Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. CAUTION for plug as disconnecting device Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting pow
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ix � Slots and openings 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. � Never push objects of any kind into this product through
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x Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock and/or injury. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the performance of this product. � Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets the following requi
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xi � the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service � the product does not operate normally after following the operating instructions Note: 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. Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into
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xii Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury. Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis or other musculoskel
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xiii Taking care of your vision Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast displays could stress your eyes. The following items provide suggestions on how to reduce eyestrain. �Eyes � Rest your eyes frequently. � Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. � Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out. �Display
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xiv Developing good work habits Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive: � Take short breaks regularly and often. � Perform some stretching exercises. � Breathe fresh air as often as possible. � Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body. Warning! We do not recommend using the computer on a couch or bed. If this is unavoidable, work for only short periods, take breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises.
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1 System tour 1 System specifications 3 Performance 3 Mechanical 6 Environmental 6 Hardware options 7 External and internal structure 8 Front bezel 8 Front panel 9 Rear panel 11 Internal components 13 System boards 14 Mainboard 14 Backplane board 17 BMC module 18 ARMC/3 module 19 System LED indicators 20 Front panel LED indicators 20 Hot-plug HDD LED indicator 21 LAN port LED indicators 21 Power supply module LED indicators 22 2 System setup 23 Setting up the system 25 Pre-installation
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xvi Removing a HDD cage 42 Installing an additional hard drive 43 Configuring a 5-25 inch storage device 46 Upgrading the processor 48 Upgrading the system memory 52 DIMM population guidelines 53 Removing a DIMM 56 Installing a DIMM 57 Installing an expansion card 58 Installing the BMC module 60 Installing the ARMC/3 module 61 Installing a redundant power supply module 65 4 System BIOS 67 BIOS overview 70 Entering BIOS setup 71 BIOS setup primary menus 71 BIOS setup navigation keys 72 Main menu
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xvii Initial system startup problems 98 Initial troubleshooting checklist 99 Hardware diagnostic testing 100 Checking the boot-up status 100 Verifying the condition of the storage devices 101 Confirming loading of the operating system 101 Specific problems and corrective actions 102 Appendix A: Server management tools 107 Server management overview 109 RAID configuration utilities 110 Configuring Onboard SATA RAID 110 Configuring LSI MegaRAID SAS 8708ELP 111 Configuring LSI MegaRAID SAS 8204EL
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1 System tour
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The Acer Altos G5450 server is a fully modular dual-processor system featuring the latest in computing technology. It hosts a range of powerful and flexible features designed to meet the needs of various network environments. From simple networking functions to computing intensive applications, the Altos G5450 delivers.
