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Acer Altos R920 Series
User’s Guide
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Copyright © 2007 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved. Acer Altos R920 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: R920 Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of re
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iv 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 differen
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v Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product. The CD or DVD 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. APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN C
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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: 886-2-8691-3120 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Server Trade name: Acer Model number: R920 SKU number: R920xx ("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 power
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ix � 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. � To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage, do not place the product on a vibrating surface. � Never use it under sporting, exercising, or any vibrating environment which will probably cause unexpected short current or damage rotor devices, hard drives, optical drives, and even
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x � 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 requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6 meters (15 feet) maximum length. Safe listening Follow these instructions, suggested by hearing experts, to protect your hearing. � Gradually increase the volume until you can hear it clearly and comfor
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xi Disposal instructions Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm.
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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 musculoskele
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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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Notices iii FCC declaration of conformity iii Laser compliance statement v Macrovision copyright protection notice v CE Declaration of conformity vi Declaration of conformity for EU countries vii Russian regulatory certification compliance vii Information for your safety and comfort viii Safety instructions viii Tips and information for comfortable use xii 1 System tour 1 Features summary 3 External and internal structure 8 Front bezel 8 Front panel 9 Rear panel 10 Internal components 11
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xvi 3 System upgrade 37 Installation precautions 39 ESD precautions 39 Pre-installation instructions 40 Post-installation instructions 40 Opening the server 41 Removing and installing the front bezel 41 Removing and installing the top cover 43 Removing and installing the processor air baffle 45 Configuring hot-pluggable components 48 Removing and installing a hard disk drive 49 Removing and installing the system fan 52 Removing and installing a power supply 56 Removing and installing a PCI card
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xvii LAN Configuration 117 System Acoustic and Performance Configuration 119 Security menu 120 Server Management menu 123 Console Redirection 125 System Information 127 Intel Remote Management Module Information 128 Boot Options menu 129 Boot Manager menu 130 Error Manager menu 131 Exit menu 132 Upgrading the BIOS 134 5 System troubleshooting 135 Troubleshooting 137 Resetting the system 137 Problems following initial system installation 137 First steps checklist 138 Hardware diagnostic testing
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xviii SAS configuration utility 180 SAS RAID configuration utility 182 Index 185
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1 System tour
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The Altos R920 is a powerful, feature-rich platform designed to deliver superior performance, scalability, and flexibility to meet the needs of various network environments. It is specially suited for minimizing system downtime and maintaining mission critical applications accessible.
