Manual for 12000 Series

Name: Manual for 12000 Series
Brand: Acer
Availability: InStock

Brand: Acer

Category: Server

Document Type: Manual

Language: EN

Available Languages: EN , ES

Uploaded: April 20, 2026, 8:07 p.m.

Manual Publish Date: 1999-04-01

Warranty Information

This manual contains warranty and liability limitations for the Acer system.

This manual provides information on setting up and operating the Altos 12000 system. It covers:

Getting Started: Selecting a site, preparing the system, connecting peripherals (keyboard, mouse, monitor), and system startup. Includes troubleshooting for power-on issues.
System Housing: Details the external and internal structure, and instructions for installing storage devices, expansion boards, power supply modules, and fans.
System Board: Explains the system board, SCSI backplane board, component installation, and error messages.
BIOS Utility: Covers BIOS parameter functions and system configuration.
SCSISelect Configuration Utility: Describes how to change SCSI controller settings without opening the computer.

Safety instructions and conventions used in the manual are also provided.

Troubleshooting and error codes

Problem	Solution
System not booting after applying power	Refer to the "Power-on Problems" section for corrective measures.
Harmful interference to radio or television reception	Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
SCSI Bus Problems	Check if power cables and SCSI interface cables are properly connected. Ensure pin-1 orientation is maintained throughout the SCSI bus. Verify PCI bus and slot parameters are set correctly in the computer's Setup program. Ensure each SCSI device, including the SCSI controller, is set to a unique SCSI ID. Check if SCSI termination is set correctly.
SCSI Initialization Failure	See "BIOS Startup Messages" for specific error messages and their meaning. Follow the recommended steps, which may include adjusting Extended BIOS Translation in the SCSISelect utility and performing a low-level format.
Device connected, but not ready (SCSI)	Run SCSISelect utility, access SCSI Device Configuration, locate host controller's SCSI ID, and set Send Start Unit Command to 'yes'. Exit SCSISelect and request data again. If the message persists, follow drive manufacturer's instructions for spin-up.
Start unit request failed (SCSI)	Run SCSISelect utility and disable Send Start Unit Command for the device. Check SCSI bus termination and cable connections. One of the devices may be defective.