Acer Altos R720 M2 Bedienungsanleitung

Acer Altos R720 M2 SeriesUser’s Guide

xRegulations and safety noticesDeclaration of Conformity for EU countriesHereby, Acer, declares that this PC series is in compliance with the essentia

3 System upgrade821 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 40.2 Remove the air duct. Perform the instructions described in “To r

83To remove a memory module:Important: Before removing any DIMM from the mainboard, make sure to create a backup file of all important data. 1 Perform

3 System upgrade84Installing an expansion cardAltos R720 M2 has two PCI riser boards attached to a PCI riser board bracket assembly that support full

85(2) Remove the five screws on the PCI riser board bracket assembly. (3) Gently pull the mylar tabs on the bracket assembly to disengage from the cha

3 System upgrade864 Remove the expansion slot cover. (1) Remove the screw that secures the slot cover to the bracket assembly.(2) Slide the slot cov

876 Install the PCI riser board bracket assembly. (1) Position the bracket assembly over the PCI riser slot on the mainboard, then push the bracket as

3 System upgrade88Installing the TPM moduleThe optional TPM module allows system administrators to enhance the security of the Altos R720 M2 system.T

89Installing and removing a power supply moduleThe server has two power supply module bays on the rear panel that accept hot-plug power supply modules

3 System upgrade90To install a second power supply module:1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 39.2 If a filler panel is installed, remove

91To remove a power supply module:Caution! Power supply hot-plug operations should be performed only if a failure occurs in the power supply. 1 If th

xiGeneralThis product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use.

3 System upgrade92

4 System BIOS

This chapter gives information about the system BIOS and discusses how to configure the system by changing the settings of the BIOS parameters.

95BIOS overview BIOS setup is a hardware configuration program built into the system's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since most systems ar

4 System BIOS96Entering BIOS setup 1 Turn on the server and the monitor. If the server is already turned on, close all open applications, then rest

97BIOS setup navigation keysUse the following keys to move around the Setup utility.• Left and Right arrow keys – Move between selections on the menu

4 System BIOS98Main menu Parameter DescriptionSystem Date Set the date following the month-day-year format. System Time Set the system time

99Advanced menu The Advanced menu display submenu options for configuring the function of various hardware components. Select a submenu item, the

4 System BIOS100Processor Configuration

101 Parameter Description OptionProcessor 1/2 InformationDisplays the processor information details.Processor SpeedThe processor speed is the speed

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4 System BIOS102Intel Virtualization TechnologyEnables or disables the system to run multiple operating systems and applications in different partiti

103NUMA Aware Enables or disables the Non-Uniform Memory Architecture (NUMA).EnabledDisabledACPI SRAT ReportEnables or disables BIOS to build the Stat

4 System BIOS104Processor Power Management Parameter Description OptionEIST (GV3) & C StateEnables or disables the Enhanced Intel Speed Step T

105G=^ééÉ~êë=çåäó=ïÜÉå=íÜÉ=bfpq=EdsPF=C=`=pí~íÉ=áë=ëÉí=íç=Éå~ÄäÉÇKOS ACPI C3 Report*Sets the OS ACPI C3 report. DisableC2C3CPU C6 Report*Enables or Di

4 System BIOS106Memory Configuration

107Parameter Description OptionBase Memory Total size of system memory detected during POSTExtended MemoryTotal size of extended memory detected durin

4 System BIOS108Advanced Chipset Configuration

109Parameter Description OptionIntel VT for Directed for I/O (VT-d)Press Enter to display the Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) configuration menu. Cou

4 System BIOS110Memory ECC Error LogSets the Memory ECC Error Log. DisableCorrectable ErrorUnCorrectable ErrorBothECC Threshold Sets the ECC Threshol

111Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d) Parameter Description OptionIntel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)Enables or disables the Intel Virtualization Techno

xiiiRoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic EquipmentThe standards listed

4 System BIOS112Interrupt RemappingEnables or disables interrupt remapping. EnabledDisabledCoherency SupportEnables or disables the coherency support

113PCI Configuration Parameter Description OptionPCI Slot 1 to 5 Option ROMWhen enabled, this setting will initialize the device expansion ROM fo

4 System BIOS114SATA Configuration Parameter Description OptionSerial ATA Enables or Disables the Serial ATA. EnabledDisabled Native Mode Operatio

115SATA Port Parameter Description OptionType Selects the drive type. AutoUserCD-ROMMulti-Sector TransfersSet the multi- sector transfer mode. Aut

4 System BIOS116Ultra DMA ModeEnables or disables BIOS to automatically detect DMA mode. EnabledDisabledParameter Description Option

117I/O Device Configuration Parameter Description OptionSerial Port A/B When enabled allows you to configure the serial port settings. When set t

4 System BIOS118Boot Configuration Parameter Description OptionBoot-time Diagnostic ScreenChoose whether to display the boot-time diagnostic scr

119Thermal and Acoustic Configuration Parameter Description OptionOpen-loop Thermal ThrottleEnables or disables open-loop thermal throttle contro

4 System BIOS120Close-loop Thermal ThrottleEnables or disables close-loop thermal throttle control function when the projected memory temperature exc

121Power menu Parameter Description OptionPower On by RTC AlarmEnables or disables real time clock (RTC) to generate a wake event. When set to on,

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4 System BIOS122G=^ééÉ~êë=çåäó=ïÜÉå=íÜÉ=mçïÉê=lå=_ó=oq`=^ä~êã=áë=ëÉí=íç=çåKWake Up by PS/2 KB/MouseEnables or disables BIOS to wake up the system usi

123Security menuThe Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords.There are three

4 System BIOS124 Parameter Description OptionSupervisor Password IsThis parameter indicates whether a supervisor password has been assigned. ClearEna

125Setting a system password1 Use the up/down keys to select a password parameter (Set Supervisor Password or Set User Password), then press Enter. A

4 System BIOS126Server menu Parameter DescriptionSystem Management Displays basic system ID information, as well as BIOS and BMC firmw

127System Management Parameter Description OptionSystem ManufactureIndicates the name of the manufacturer.

4 System BIOS128Gléíáçåë=~êÉ=Éå~ÄäÉÇ=ïÜÉå=íÜÉ=_j`=fm=^ÇÇêÉëë=pçìêÅÉ=áë=ëÉí=íç=pí~íáÅK=System Product NameIndicates the system’s model name. System Se

129Console Redirection Parameter Description OptionConsole RedirectionSelect whether to enable console redirection.Console redirection enables us

4 System BIOS130Terminal TypeSelect a terminal type to be used for console redirection. VT100,VT100 8bitPC ANSI ASCIIVT100+VT-UTF8Continue CR After P

131Event Log Configuration Parameter Description OptionAssert NMI on SERREnables or disables the PCI bus system error (SERR) support.EnabledDisabl

ContentsInformation for your safety and comfort iiiSafety instructions iiiAdditional safety information viDisposal instructions viMercury advisory

4 System BIOS132Boot menu The Boot menu allows you to set the drive priority during system boot-up. BIOS setup will display an error message if the

133Exit menuThe Exit menu displays the various options to quit from the BIOS setup. Highlight any of the exit options then press Enter. Parameter

4 System BIOS134

5 System troubleshooting

This chapter provides possible solutions for specific problems. If you cannot correct the problem, contact your local Acer representative or authorize

137Resetting the systemBefore going through in-depth troubleshooting, attempt first to reset the system using one of the methods below. =To do this Pr

5 System troubleshooting138Initial system startup problemsProblems that occur at initial system startup are usually caused by an incorrect installati

139Initial troubleshooting checklistUse the checklist below to eliminate the possible cause for the problem you are encountering. • AC power available

5 System troubleshooting140Hardware diagnostic testingThis section provides a more detailed approach to identifying a hardware problem and its source

141Verifying the condition of the storage devicesAs POST determines the system configuration, it tests for the presence of each mass storage device in

xvi3 System upgrade 37Installation precautions 39ESD precautions 39Pre-installation instructions 40Post-installation instructions 40Opening the serve

5 System troubleshooting142Specific problems and corrective actionsListed below are specific problems that may arise during the use of your server an

143ODD (optical disk drive) activity indicator does not light.Do the following:• Make sure the SATA ODD cable is properly connected. • Check that rel

5 System troubleshooting144Newly installed memory modules are not detected. Do the following:• Make sure the memory modules specifications comply wit

145System does not recognize all of the processors installed.Do the following:• Make sure the processor specifications comply with the system requirem

5 System troubleshooting146If you are using an add-in video controller card, do the following:1 Verify that the display monitor works using the onboa

Appendix A: Server management tools

This appendix gives an overview of the different server management tools supported by your server.

149Server management overviewThe server management tools supported by the Altos R720 M2 system is listed in the table below.Tool FunctionPhoenix BIOS

Appendix A: Server management tools150RAID configuration utilitiesRAID option for the Altos R720 M2 system is provided through either the onboard SAT

151To initialize the Onboard SATA RAID Configuration Utility:1 Turn on the server and the display monitor. 2 During POST, press Ctrl-M on the RAID BIO

xviiServer menu 126System Management 127Console Redirection 129Event Log Configuration 131Boot menu 132Exit menu 1335 Syst

Appendix A: Server management tools15210 Press Enter, then Yes to save the configuration. 11 Press any key to revert to the Configuration menu.To ini

153LSI MegaRAID SAS RAID Configuration Utility This section explains how to create a RAID volume when the LSI MegaRAID SAS 8708EM2 RAID controller boa

Appendix A: Server management tools15411 After creating a logical volume on all of the RAID volume, click Accept, then Yes to save the configuration.

Appendix B: Rack mount configuration

This appendix shows you how to set up the Altos R720 M2 server in a rack mount configuration.

157Rack installation informationThe Altos R720 M2 server system can also be mounted in a rack-model position. A rack mount kit is available for custom

Appendix B: Rack mount configuration158• Elevated operating ambient temperature The maximum operating temperature of the system is 40 °C (104°F). Car

159System rack installation The Acer Altos R720 M2 server should be mounted into a rack. A tool-less rack rail and CMA (cable management arm) kit is a

Appendix B: Rack mount configuration160Vertical mounting hole patternThe four vertical rails of the system rack contain mounting holes arranged in a

161Installing the system into the rackCaution! To minimize the chances of injuries, make sure that two or more people help in installing the server. T

xviiiSystem Information 182Server Health 184Configuration 186Remote Control 199Maintenance 202Logout 204KVM Remote Console utility 205Menu bar 206Vide

Appendix B: Rack mount configuration1622 Attach the inner rails to both sides of the server.(1) Align the screw holes of the inner rail to the server

1633 Install the mounting rails to the rack posts. Determine the vertical position in the rack. Refer to “Vertical mounting hole pattern” on page 160

Appendix B: Rack mount configuration164(4) Fully extend the mounting rails on the rack.

1654 Install the server into the rack.Caution! To avoid personal injury, care should be taken when pressing the inner rail release latches and sliding

Appendix B: Rack mount configuration1665 Attach the CMA (cable management arm) to the rear of the server.The CMA allows you to tie-wrap all cables to

167(6) Connect the power, peripheral and networking cables into their appropriate ports. Refer to “Connecting peripherals” on page 20 for detailed ins

Appendix B: Rack mount configuration168

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console

This appendix provides information about the Altos eXpress Console utility.

171Altos eXpress ConsoleThe Altos eXpress Console is a user-friendly, web-based solution for remotely controlling and managing Altos servers from you

1 System tour

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console172SecurityAltos eXpress Console offers SSL (Secured Socket Layer) service and auto session time-out. Users have add

173Software installationPrerequisites on remote management PCBefore installing Java tool and UPnP tool, make sure your system have the following conf

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console174Installing the UPnP toolFollow the instructions below to download and install the Intel Device Spy for UPnP Techn

175Using the UPnP tool to search for an Altos serverFollow the instructions to search Altos server by using UPnP tool.1 Download and install the Intel

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console1763 Select Acer Altos eXpress Console Device to view its properties on the right pane.4 Click on the IP address loc

177Using the Altos eXpress ConsoleAccessing the Altos eXpress ConsoleThere are two ways to access the Altos eXpress Console. One way is to use the UPn

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console178To access the Altos eXpress Console using the Web browser:1 Open the Internet Explorer Web browser. 2 Enter the I

179Altos eXpress Console user interfaceAfter you have successfully logged on to the console, the Altos eXpress Console page displays. The Altos eXpres

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console180System statusSystem status alert indicator, located on the upper left corner of the Altos eXpress Console page, d

181Menu barThe menu bar, located on top of the Altos eXpress Console screen, allows you to control various Altos eXpress Console features. When you se

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This chapter provides a brief overview of the system hardware, including illustrations with component identification.

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console182System InformationThe System Information menu includes options that allow you to view general system information

183FRU ReadingsThe FRU Readings option provides information about major system components, including chassis, mainboard, and product information.

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console184Server HealthThe Server Health menu displays data related to the Altos server’s health, such as the sensor readin

185Sensor Display ColorOn the Sensor Readings page, the health condition of the system processor, fan, temperature, and voltage sensors is displayed b

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console186ConfigurationThe Configuration menu allows you to designate email recipients for notification of system alerts, c

187AlertsThe Alerts option allows you to designate email recipients for notification of system alerts. You can designate up to fifteen email address r

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console188Setting up alertsYou can set up notifications to be sent via SNMP traps or via email. To set up SNMP traps:1 On t

189LDAPThe LDAP option allows you to download user account list and the authentication from the LDAP server and create Altos eXpress Console user acco

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console190Mouse modeThe Mouse mode option allows you to set a mouse mode to control your mouse. To set the mouse mode:1 On

191NetworkThe Network option allows you to configure and change the network parameters. You can configure the network settings by using DHCP (Dynamic

3Features summaryListed below are the key features of the Acer Altos R720 M2 server. PerformanceProcessor• One or two Intel® Xeon™ processors 5500 ser

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console192Remote Session The Remote Session option allows you to enable or disable encryption on KVM or Media data during a

193SMTPThe SMTP option allows you to configure the SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) mail server settings. To configure the SMTP settings:1 On the

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console194SSL CertificateThe SSL Certificate option allows you to upload or generate an SSL certificate manually. To upload

195UsersThe Users option allows you to create, edit, delete, and view user accounts from the user control list. To configure user accounts in the User

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console196User PrivilegesThe User List page includes a privilege setting for determining the maximum privilege a user can h

197To modify a user account:1 On the Users page, click Modify User.2 Enter the user name.3 Enter the password. 4 Re-enter the password. 5 On the Netwo

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console198Event ActionThe Event Action option allows you to initiate actions on a sensor alert. Listed below are the four p

199Remote ControlThe Remote Control menu allows you to start a Remote Console session with the server and manage power remotely. This menu include two

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console200KVM Remote Console RedirectionThe KVM Remote Console Redirection option allows you to start the KVM Remote Consol

201Server Power ControlThe Server Power Control option allows you to perform a remote power on, power off, power cycle, and reset of your Altos server

1 System tour4• Supports ECC, memory mirroring, lockstep modePCI interface • Full height riser slot• Three PCI Express® 2.0 x8 slots (PCI Express 2.0

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console202MaintenanceThe Maintenance menu allows you to perform upgrades of the BMC firmware and view the Altos eXpress Web

203To upgrade firmware:1 On the Maintenance page, click Enter Update Mode. The Firmware Upload page appears. Note: You will not be able to perform any

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console204LogoutThe Logout menu allows you to log out from the Altos eXpress Console.

205KVM Remote Console utilityYou can launch the KVM Remote Console utility from the Altos eXpress Console Remote Control menu. The KVM Remote Console

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console206Menu barThe KVM Remote Console menu bar consists of the following menu items:•Video• Keyboard•Mouse• Options•Devi

207KeyboardThe Keyboard menu includes the following command options:• Hold Right Ctrl Key - Select this option before typing keys you want to combine

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console208MouseThe Mouse menu includes the Sync Cursor command that enables you to synchronize the client’s mouse cursor to

209HelpThe Help menu displays the KVM Remote Console Utility version and copyright information.

Appendix C: Altos eXpress Console210

211IndexNumerics2.5-inch disk cageinstalling 552.5-inch HDDinstalling 52removing 513.5-inch HDDinstalling 52removing 51Aair ductinstall

5• COM B serial port• Two Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbps) LAN ports (RJ-45) • Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) port for management2• Two monitor ports (one in front,

212Iinstalling2.5-inch disk cage 552.5-inch HDD 523.5-inch HDD 52air duct 48expansion card 84fan bay door 46front bezel 42HDD

213rear panel 11removing2.5-inch HDD 513.5-inch HDD 51air duct 47fan bay door 45front bezel 41HDD 502.5-inch HDD 503.5-inch HD

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1 System tour6• Supports up to six 3.5-inch or sixteen 2.5-inch (with two 8-bay 2.5-inch hot-swappable disk cage) hot-plug SAS/SATA hard disk drivesP

7• Mainboard• Dimensions (length x width): 304.8 x 370.8 mm (12 x 14.6 in)Environmental • Temperature• Operating: +0° to +40°C +

1 System tour8External and internal structureFront bezel No. Icon Component1 LAN1 activity indicator2 LAN2 activity indicator3 HDD activity indic

9Front panelIllustration below shows system with a 2.5-inch HDD and a 3.5-inch hard disk drive configuration. No. Icon Component1 Rack handle2 3.5-i

1 System tour109 System ID indicator/button10 Power status indicator/ button11 Non-maskable interrupt (NMI) buttonPuts the server in a halt-state for

11Rear panel No. Icon Component1 PS2 mouse port2 Gigabit LAN ports (10/100/1000 Mbps)3 Serial port (COM A)4 Server management port (RJ-45) (10/100 Mb

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1 System tour12Internal components No. Component1 Power supply module2 PCI riser board bracket assembly3 Mainboard4 Memory modules5 Air duct6 Sys

13System boardsMainboardThe mainboard becomes accessible once you open the system. It should look like the figure shown below.

1 System tour14 No. Code Description1 KB_MS1 Keyboard port2 KB_MS2 Mouse port3 GLAN1 Gigabit LAN port 4 GLAN2 Gigabit LAN port5 COMA Serial port6 V

1520 U82 Intel 5520 chipset21 ATX_12V1 24-pin power connector22 SATA5 SATA 5 connector23 SATA4 SATA 4 connector 24 SATA1 SATA 1 connector 25 SATA0 SAT

1 System tour1638 BMC_SEL BMC selection jumperClose 1-2: Normal operation (default)39 BIOS_RVCR BIOS recovery jumperClose 1-2: Normal operation (defa

1754 U23 Broadcom BCM5221PHY chipset55 U6 Intel 82576EB GbE chipsetNo. Code Description

1 System tour18Backplane boardThe system supports backplane board for 2-5-inch or 3.5-inch hot-plug SAS/SATA hard disk drives. Backplane board for 2.

1913 SATA/SAS_4 SATA/SAS HDD connector 414 SATA/SAS_5 SATA/SAS HDD connector 515 SATA/SAS_6 SATA/SAS HDD connector 616 SATA/SAS_7 SATA/SAS HDD connect

1 System tour20Backplane board for 3.5-inch HDD No. Code Description1 FAN6 Fan 6 cable connector2 FAN5 Fan 5 cable connector3 FAN4 Fan 4 cable connec

2112 J9 LED behavior configuration jumperClose 2-3: Default13 J10 LED behavior configuration jumperClose 2-3: Default14 J11 LED behavior configuration

iv• Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings mus

1 System tour22Riser boardThe two riser boards installed on the PCI riser board bracket assembly provides support for both full height and low profil

23Full height PCI-X riser board (optional) Item Code Description1PCI_3 PCI-X slot 2 PCI_2 PCI Express 2.0 x8 slot (PCI Express 2.0 x8 throughput)3

1 System tour24System LED indicatorsThis section describes the different LED indicators located on • Front panel• Hot-plug HDD carrier• LAN portKnowi

253 HDD activity Green Blink HDD accessN/A Off No access 4 System statusGreen On Running or normal operationBlink System degraded due to CPU or DIMM

1 System tour26Hot-plug HDD carrier LED indicators Description1 2Green RedHDD present On OffHDD access Blink (4 Hz) OffHDD failure Off OnHDD remov

27LAN port LED indicatorsNo. Indicator Color State Description1Speed indicatorN/A Off 10 Mbps connectionGreen On 100 Mbps connectionYellow On 1000 Mbp

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2 System setup

This chapter gives you instructions on how to set up the system. Procedures on how to connect peripherals are also explained.

31Setting up the systemPre-installation requirementsSelecting a siteBefore unpacking and installing the system, select a suitable site for the system

vNote: The grounding pin also provides good protection from unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that may interfere with the p

2 System setup32Connecting peripheralsCaution! The server operates on 100-127/200-240 VAC only. Do not connect the system to an incorrect voltage sou

33Turning on the systemAfter making sure that you have properly set up the system and connected all the required cables, you can now power on the syst

2 System setup34Power-on problemsIf the system does not boot after you have applied power, check the following factors that might have caused the boo

35Configuring the system OSAcer EasyBUILDTM allows you to conveniently install your choice of operating system. Note: To purchase the Acer EasyBUILD s

2 System setup36Turning off the systemThere are two ways to turn off the server—via software or via hardware. The software procedure below applies to

3 System upgrade

This chapter discusses the precautionary measures and installation procedures you need to know to upgrade the system.

39Installation precautionsBefore you install any server component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important

3 System upgrade40Pre-installation instructions Perform the steps below before you open the server or before your remove or replace any component:War

41Opening the serverCaution! Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it. Read the “Pre-inst

viAdditional safety informationYour device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children.Disposal instruc

3 System upgrade422 Grasp the front bezel at the outer edge and pull it straight out. To install the front bezel:1 Align the notch on the left side o

43Removing and installing the top coverTo remove the top cover:1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39.2

3 System upgrade44To install the top cover:1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39.2 Install the top cov

45Removing and installing the fan bay doorYou have to remove the fan bay door to replace the system fan module. See page 67 for detailed instructions

3 System upgrade46To install the fan bay door:1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39.2 Install the fan

47Removing and installing the air ductCaution! Always operate your server with the CPU air duct installed to ensure reliable and continued operation.

3 System upgrade48To install the air duct:1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 39.2 Install the air duct

49Configuring the storage devices The system accommodates slim-line optical drives and can support up to six 3.5-inch or sixteen 2.5-inch hot-plug SA

3 System upgrade50• 2.5-inch hard disk drives must be installed in the following order. Determining drive statusEach HDD carrier features two LED ind

51(3) Pull the lever and slide the carrier from the chassis. 5 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 40.For instructions on h

viiTips and information for comfortable useComputer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physi

3 System upgrade52To install an HDD: Note: To purchase a HDD carrier, contact your local Acer representative. 1 Observe the hard disk drive configura

534 Remove the new HDD from its protective packaging. 5 Install the new HDD to the HDD carrier.(1) Place the HDD into the HDD carrier.(2) Secure it wi

3 System upgrade546 Install the HDD carrier into the drive bay. (1) With the lever still extended, slide the HDD carrier all the way into the drive b

55Installing a second 2.5-inch disk cage For system with 2.5-inch HDD configuration, it ships out with only a single 2.5-inch disk cage occupying the

3 System upgrade564 Install the new 2.5-inch disk cage. (1) Slide the new disk cage into the drive bay. (2) Secure it with the eight screws you remov

57(4) Connect the other end of the data cable to the mainboard. (5) Connect one end of the peering cable to the SMBUS connector (J3) located on the re

3 System upgrade58Installing and removing an optical driveNote: The optical drive is not hot-pluggable. Before removing or replacing the drive, you m

59(3) Disconnect the front panel cable from the front panel I/O board. (4) Slide the drive cage out through the front of the server. 5 Remove the new

3 System upgrade607 Install the new optical drive.(1) Slide the optical drive into the front opening of the media drive cage. (2) Secure the optical

61(3) Connect the SATA ODD cable to the optical drive. (4) Secure all cables with the latches on the media drive cage. (5) Connect the VGA cable to th

viiiTaking care of your visionLong viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive room lighting, poorly focused screens,

3 System upgrade62To remove an optical drive:1 Perform the pre-installation instructions described on page 39.2 Remove the front bezel. Perform the i

63(4) Remove the two screws on top and two screws on the side of the chassis, as shown.(5) Slide the drive cage out through the front of the server, a

3 System upgrade644 Remove the optical drive. (1) Remove the four screws that secure the optical drive to the media drive cage. (2) Slide the optical

65Installing a tape driveTo install a tape drive into the server, make sure you have the following items:• Tape drive kit• 3.5-inch half-height tape d

3 System upgrade665 Install the tape drive. (1) Slide the tape drive into the front opening of the media drive cage. (2) Secure the tape drive to the

67Replacing a fan moduleAltos R720 M2 includes six system fan modules to provide adequate airflow and keep system running cool. System fan configurati

3 System upgrade684 Remove the fan module. (1) Using your thumb and index finger, squeeze the fan module handle to release the fan module. (2) Lift t

69Upgrading the processorProcessor configuration guidelinesAltos R720 M2 supports two LGA 1366 processor sockets supporting dual-core or quad-core Int

3 System upgrade703 Remove the heat sink. (1) Loosen the four captive screws on the heat sink.(2) Pull the heat sink away from the processor. (3) Lay

71(3) Grasp the processor by its edges and lift it out of its socket. (4) Store the old processor inside an anti-static bag. 5 Remove the new processo

ixDeveloping good work habitsDevelop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing and productive:• Take short breaks regularly an

3 System upgrade72(4) Engage the load lever back into place. 7 Apply the thermal interface material. (1) Use an alcohol pad to wipe off the old ther

73Note: Do not fully tighten one screw before tightening another. (3) Gradually and equally tighten each captive screw until each is firmly tightened.

3 System upgrade74To install a second processor:1 Perform steps 1 to 3 of the previous section.2 Prepare the processor 2 socket for installation. (1)

75Upgrading the system memorySystem memory interfaceAcer Altos R720 M2 has twelve DIMM slots. The DIMM slots are color-coded and are labeled DIMM A1,

3 System upgrade76System memory configuration guidelines• To ensure data integrity, use only Acer-approved 240-pin, DDR3 1333 MHz ECC unbuffered DIMM

77Memory module population sequenceThe tables below list the suggested population sequence when installing a memory module. Independent modeSingle pr

3 System upgrade78Dual processor configuration* support depends on 8GB DIMM availability.Tot a l Capacity

79Mirrored or lockstep memory configuration Memory configuration guidelines• DIMM modules installed in channels A and B must be identical— A1 and B1 s

3 System upgrade80Dual processor configuration* (M) stands for Mirror Processor 1 Processor 2Tot a l Me m or yDIMM A1DIMM A2D

81Lockstep memory configurationSingle processor configurationDual processor configurationTo install a memory module:Warning! Memory of the identical s