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Altos P10 F6, User Manual

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1 System setup

 

 

System notes

 

 

Thank you for purchasing your Altos workstation. This user guide is 
intended as a reference for experienced workstation technicians and 
helps detail many of the features available in Altos workstations. For more 
detailed information about any particular component or software solution, 
you may consult the technical specifications or the user manuel for that 
application.

 

 

 

 

Note

: Before opening or removing any components please 

contact

 

your local certified Altos service representative.

 

 

 
 
 

Warning: Any parts or components damaged during replacement by 
a  non-certified  technician  are  not  covered  by  the  warranty.  For 
details, please consult the warranty guide from your system.

 

Summary of Contents for P10 F6

Page 1: ...Workstation User Guide...

Page 2: ...2013 All Rights Reserved Altos Workstation User Guide Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase...

Page 3: ...s Replacing the heatsink fan assembly Replacing the processor Replacing the hard disk Upgrading the system memory Installing an expansion card Installing a SAS card System troubleshooting Resetting th...

Page 4: ...iv...

Page 5: ...1 System setup...

Page 6: ...d information about any particular component or software solution you may consult the technical specifications or the user manuel for that application Note Before opening or removing any components pl...

Page 7: ...of a system hard indicator disk drive System status fault Indicates the status of the system indicator operations LAN port 1 activity Indicates the system network 1 indicator connection status LAN por...

Page 8: ...Off Normal System Green On System ready No alarm status 2 Green Blink System ready but some CPU functions and DIMM may be degraded or damaged Red On Critical alarm Red Blink Non critical alarm N A Of...

Page 9: ...100 PS 2 mouse port Connects to a PS 2 mouse PS 2 keyboard port Connects to a PS 2 keyboard USB 2 0 ports Connect to USB devices USB 3 0 ports Connect to USB devices Video port Connects to monitors G...

Page 10: ...icator status LED LED color LED state Status indicator RJ45 LED N A Off No connection or left 10 Mbps Green On 100 Mbps Amber On 1000 Mbps RJ45 LED Amber On Active connection right Green Amber Blinkin...

Page 11: ...outlet Clean and dust free Stable surface free from vibration Well ventilated and away from sources of heat Secluded from electromagnetic fields produced by electrical devices such as air conditioner...

Page 12: ...ed The power status indicator on the front panel lights up blue The Num Lock Caps Lock and Scroll Lock indicators on the keyboard light up Power on problems If the system fails to boot after you have...

Page 13: ...r documentation To turn off the system via software 1 Press Ctrl Alt Delete on the attached keyboard or click Start on the Windows taskbar 2 Select Shut Down 3 Select Shut Down from the drop down menu...

Page 14: ...ard disk drive By default the system is shipped with only one hard disk drive bay To install additional hard disk drives in the second hard disk drive bay you need to purchase the optional bay Note Ma...

Page 15: ...hardware components Make sure that you install the processor in the CPU socket before you install the CPU heatsink fan assembly If you buy a processor separately make sure that you use an Altos certif...

Page 16: ...stall the heatsink fan assembly please follow the instructions below to prevent damage to the processor or the CPU socket 1 Open the workstation and locate the heatsink 2 If your heatsink has a fan as...

Page 17: ...stalling the heatsink Caution The heatsink has a thermal interface material TIM on the underside Use caution so that you do not damage the TIM If a protective film is installed on the TIM remove it 1...

Page 18: ...14 1 System setup 4 Use a long nosed screwdriver to tighten the heatsink screws to secure it to the mainboard 5 If your heatsink has a fan assembly connect the fan cable to its mainboard connector...

Page 19: ...ype 1 processor 1 Remove the heatsink fan assembly see Removing the heatsink on page 12 2 Remove the default processor 1 Press down on the load lever then release out of the retention tab 2 Rotate the...

Page 20: ...Slide the retention plate tab under the retention knob 4 Engage the load lever back in place and secure the load lever under the load lever retention tab 5 Apply the thermal interface material 1 Use a...

Page 21: ...processor 1 Open the socket lever beside the Open icon by pushing the lever down and away from the socket Do not force the lever up to the fully open position 2 Open the socket lever beside the Close...

Page 22: ...m setup 3 Grasp the load plate and lift up to open it fully Do not touch the socket contacts 4 Grasp the processor by its edges and lift it out of its socket 5 Store the old processor inside an anti s...

Page 23: ...packaging and insert in the socket as shown Make sure the gold colored triangle indicating pin 1 on the processor aligns with the triangle on the socket before you lower processor straight down witho...

Page 24: ...ion cover 2 Detach all cables connected to the hard disk and pull the hard disk out 3 Remove the drive rails that hold the hard disk to the drive frame and detach the hard disk Set the drive rails asi...

Page 25: ...en insert the DIMM into the socket 1 2 Push the DIMM to the socket until the retaining clips snap inward 2 Note The DIMM slot is slotted to ensure proper installation If you insert a DIMM but it does...

Page 26: ...backup file of all important data 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of the previous section 2 Remove the memory module 1 Press the holding clips on both sides of the slot outward to release the DIMM 1 2 Gently...

Page 27: ...f necessary remove any cables that prevent access to the PCI slot 2 Open the workstation and locate an empty expansion slot that is compatible with the specification of the card you intend to install...

Page 28: ...cooling 4 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging handling it by the edges 5 Insert the card in the selected slot making sure that the card is properly seated 6 Tighthen the screw or...

Page 29: ...re is a less possible cause If the problem you are experiencing is with a specific application see the There is problem with the software program section on page 29 Initial troubleshooting checklist U...

Page 30: ...he manufacturer s documentation that comes with them If applicable ensure that there are no conflicts e g two add in boards sharing the same interrupt Hardware diagnostic testing This section provides...

Page 31: ...turn blue briefly Check the activity indicators for the hard drive s DVD ROM drive and any other 5 25 device you may have installed If any of these indicators fail to light up refer to related problem...

Page 32: ...s not disabled in the BIOS Setup Utility Make sure the drive is compatible Make sure you have not exceeded the power budget for the workstation Check that relevant switches and jumpers on the hard dri...

Page 33: ...ment to make sure that they are in proper condition Reinstall the network drivers Try another port or hub on the switch Network activity indicators do not light Do the following Make sure the correct...

Page 34: ...with a reboot between each addition to determine if one of them is causing the problem Make sure that you have properly installed system compliant memory modules and that they are populated according...

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