User manual ACER V360

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If you insert a DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket, you may have inserted it incorrectly. Reverse the orientation of the DIMM and insert it again. 6 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 39. Reconfiguring the system memory The system automatically detects the amount of memory installed. Run the BIOS setup to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of it. 52 4 Configuring the system Installing an expansion card This section explains how to install an expansion card. The onboard expansion slots support PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) cards. Note: The BIOS setup automatically detects and assigns resources to the new device (applicable only to Plug-and-Play expansion cards). To install an expansion card Note: The illustrations used in this section show the Altos G310 server chassis. 1 2 3 4 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation procedures described on page 38. Remove the tool-less the card bracket lock(1). 53 5 Pull out the card bracket (2). 6 7 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging. Align the card in the empty slot on the mainboard. 54 8 9 4 Configuring the system Insert the bracket with the card into the selected slot (3). Secure the card with the tool-less bracket card lock removed in step three above (4). 10 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 39. 55 Installing and removing a hard disk Although the Altos G310 has four hard disk slots, the system board only supports a maximum of three. To remove a hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer's hard disk: 1 2 3 Remove the side and front panels (see page 41 and page 42). Squeeze the two locking tabs that secure the drive to the chassis slot and gently remove the HDD from the system (3). 56 4 Configuring the system To install a hard disk Observe the pre-installation and ESD precautions on page 38. Follow these steps to replace your computer's hard disk: 1 2 3 4 Remove the side panel (see page 41). Insert the drive into an empty HDD slot (slot 1 or slot 3) until it locks into place with an audible "click" (1). Select YES to Save Configuration and press any key to return to the Configure menu. 3 4 Initialize RAID Volume 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu. After selecting the drives, press <F10> and select YES to start the initialization process. Press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu. Save And Exit MegaRAID Configuration Utility 1 When RAID configuration and initialization is complete, press <Esc> in the Management Menu and select YES to exit the MegaRAID Configuration Utility. Now you can start installing an OS on the RAID array. 2 61 Configuring Parallel ATA and Serial ATA devices ATA Operate Mode There are two modes to choose from: Legacy mode and Native mode. 1 Legacy Mode · · · a b c System BIOS assigns 14 and 15 IRQs for HDD use Older OSs that do not support Native Mode (DOS, Win2K, Win98/ME. . . ) should set S-ATA and P-ATA to Legacy Mode Maximum 4 ATA devices to connect under Combined mode or Non-Combined mode Non-Combined Mode: S-ATA devices only - Maximum of 2 devices Non-Combined Mode: P-ATA devices only - Maximum of 4 devices Combined Mode: S-ATA devices and P-ATA devices - 2 devices each (Maximum of 4 devices) 2 Native Mode · · System BIOS will search all available IRQs for HDD use New OSs that support Native Mode (Windows® XP Professional, Windows® 2000) can set S-ATA and P-ATA to Native Mode Comprehend both Legacy and/or Native Modes Maximum of 6 devices can be connected (4 P-ATA and 2 S-ATA) · · Note: Proper support; BIOS provides a BIOS setup option for user selection of Native Mode or Legacy Mode. 62 4 Configuring the system Intel ICH5R Serial ATA RAID introduction The south bridge ICH5R provides a hybrid solution that combines two independent SATA ports for support of up to two Serial ATA (Serial ATA RAID) drives. · · Supports 150 MB/sec transfers with CRC error checking Data handling optimization including tagged command queuing, elevator seek and packet chain command Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations supported by Intel ICH5R ATA Operate Mode BIOS configuration The Intel RAID Option ROM should be integrated with the system BIOS on all motherboards with a supported Intel chipset. Press <Ctrl> + <I> to enter the Intel RAID for Serial ATA status screen, which should appear early in system boot-up, during the POST (Power-On Self Test). Using the Intel RAID Option ROM Creating, Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes The Serial ATA RAID volume may be configured using the RAID Configuration utility located on the Intel RAID Option ROM. During 63 the Power-On Self Test (POST), the following screen will appear for a few seconds: Note: The "Drive Model, " "Serial #, " and "Size" shown in the above example may differ from your system configuration. When the above message appears, press <Ctrl> + <I> simultaneously to enter the RAID Configuration Utility. After pressing the <Ctrl> + <I> keys simultaneously, the following window will appear: 64 4 Configuring the system Option 1: Create RAID Volume To create a RAID volume, select this option on the screen and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear: Note: The following procedure is only available with a newly-built system or if you are reinstalling your OS. It should not be used to migrate an existing system to RAID 0. Specify a RAID Volume name and then press the <TAB> or <Enter> key to go to the next field. 65 Select the strip value for the RAID 0 array by scrolling through the available values by using the "up arrow" or "down arrow" keys. [. . . ] When set to Suspend, pressing the power button will activate the power-saving suspend mode. Instant On/Off 4-Sec Overwrite 106 5 BIOS setup Boot The Boot menu allows you to specify the preferred settings during system bootup. Press Enter to enter the submenu screen of the parameters shown in the screen below. 107 Boot Device Priority The Boot Device Priority submenu lets you specify the boot search sequence during the POST process. BIOS setup will display an error message if the drive(s) specified is not bootable. Parameter 1st Boot Device Description Sets the device from which the system will first attempt to boot up. Sets the device from which the system will attempt to boot up when the first attempt failed. [. . . ]