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User Manual
RMC 7150: 14” short depth server with two Intel Xeon
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL:
The information in this User’s Manual has been carefully reviewed and is believed to be accurate. The vendor
assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracles that may be contained in this document, makes no commitment to
update or to keep current the information in this manual, or to notify that person or organization of the updates.
Please Note: For the most up-to-date version of this manual, please see our web site at www.acnodes.com.
Acnodes Corp. reserves the right to make changes to the product described in this manual at any time and without
notice. This product, including software, if any, and documentation may not, in whole or in part, be copied,
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California, USA. The State of California, Walnut shall be the exclusive venue for the resolution of any such dis-
putes. Acnodes’ total liability for all claims will not exceed the price paid for the hardware product.
FCC Statement: This equipment has been tested and fount to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the maufacturer’s instruction
manual, may cause harmful interference with radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case you would be required to correct the interference at your
own expense.
California Best Management Practices Regulations for Perchlorate Materials.
This manual is written for professional system integrators and PC technicials. It provides information for the
installation and use of the RMC 7150. Installation and maintenance should be performed by experienced techni-
cians only.
The RMC 7150 is a 1U rackmount server. Please refer to our website for updates on supported processors.

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Manual Organization
Chapter 1: Introduction
The first chapter provides a checklist of the main components included with the server system and describes the main
features of the RMC 7150 and its chassis.
Chapter 2: Server Installation
This chapter describes the steps necessary to install the RMC 7150 into a rack and check out the server configuration prior
to powering up the system. If your server was ordered without the processor and memory components, this chapter will refer
you to the apporopriate sections of the manual for their installation.
Chapter 3: System Interface
Refer to this chapter for details on the system interface, which includes the functions and information provided by the control
panel on the chassis as well as other LEDs located throughout the system.
Chapter 4: System Safety
You should thoroughly familiarize yourself with this chapter for a general overview of safety precautions that should be followed
when installing and servicing the RMC 7150.
Chapter 5: Advanced Setup
Chapter 5 provides detailed information on the RMC 7150, including the locations and functions of connectors, headers and
jumoers. Refer to this chapter when adding or removing processors or main memory and when reconfiguring the server.
Chapter 6: Advanced Chassis Setup
Refer to Chapter 6 for detailed information on the RMC 7150 chassis. YOu should follow the procedures given in this chapter
when installing, removing or reconfiguring Serial ATA or peripheral drives and when replacing system power supply units and
cooling fans.
Chapter 7: BIOS
The BIOS chapter includes an introdcution to BIOS and provides detailed information on running the CMOS Setup Utility.

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CHAPTER 1
1.1 Overview
The Acnodes Crop RMC 7150 is a 1U rackmount server designed for optimal space efficiency. It is comprised of two main
subsystems: the RMC 7150 1U chassis and the serverboard. Please refer to our web site for information on operating
systems that have been certified for use.
In addition to the mainboard and chassis, various harware components may have been included with the RMC 7150, as listed
below:
- Two CPU heatsink
- Four (4) 4-cm fans
- One (1) air shroud
- SATA Accessories:
One (1) Internal SATA backplane
One (1) set of SATA cables
One (1) SGPIO cable
Four (4) SATA drive carriers
- One (1) PCI-E x 8 slot riser card
- RMC 7150’s manual
Optional:
- Rackmount kit

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1.2 Serverboard Features
It is a dual processor serverboard based upon Intel’s 5500 +ICH10R chipset. Below are the main features of the processor.
Processor
It supports a single or dual two Intel 5500 Series processors in LGA1366 sockets.
Memory
Slots can support up to 24 GB of ECC.
Serial ATA
An on chip SATA controller is integrated to provide a six-port, 3Gb/sec SATA subsystem, which is RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10
supported. The SATA drives are hot-swappable units.
Backpanel Ports
Onboard I/O backpanel ports include one COM port, a VGA port, two USB ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports and two
GIgabit LAN (NIC) ports. A UID button is also included on the backpanel.
Other Features
Other onboard features that promote system health include voltage monitors, a chassis intrusion header, auto-switching
voltage regulators, chassis and CPU overhear sensors, virus protection and BIOS rescue.
1.3 Server Chassis Features
The RMC 7150 is built on a 1U rackmount server chassis. The following is a general outlind of the main features of the
RMC 7150 chassis.
System Power
When configured as the RMC 7150, the chassis features a single power supply.
Serial ATA Subsystem
The RMC 7150 chassis is designed to support one internal SATA hard drive. The internal drive is not hot swappable.
Control Panel
The RMC 7150’s control panel provides important system monitoring and control information. LEDs indicate power on,
network activity, hard disk drive activity, overheat warning and fan failure. The control panel also includes a main power
button and a reset button.
Rear I/O Panel
The rear I/O panel on the chassis provides one PCI expansion card slot, one COM port (another ins internal), two USB
ports, PS/2 mouse and keyboard ports, a VGA (graphics) ports and two Gb Ethernet ports.
Cooling System
The RMC 7150 chassis has an innovative cooling design that features an air shroud and three 4-cm counter-rotating fans
with user-defined fan speed control. (Fan speed may defined with a BIOS setting.)

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1.4 Contacting Acnodes
HEADQUARTERS
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CHAPTER 2
2.1 Overview
This chapter provides a quick setup checklist to get your RMC 7150 up and running. FOllowing the steps in the order given
should enable you to have the system operational within a minimal amount of time. This quick setup assumes that your
system has come to you with the processor and memory preinstalled. If your system is not already fully integrated with a
serverboard, processor, system memory etc., please turn to the chapter or section noted in each step for details on installing
specific components.
2.2 Unpacking the System
You should inspect the box the server was shipped in and note if it was damaged in any way. If the server itself shows
damage, you should file a damage claim with the carrier who delivered it.
Decide on a suitable location for the rack unit that will hold the server. It should be situated in a clean, dust-free area that is
well ventilated. Avoid areas where heat, electrical nose and electromagnetic fields are generated. You will also need it placed
near a grounded power outlet. Read the rack and server precations in the next section.
2.2 Preparing for Setup
The RMC 7150 does not ship with a rack rail hardware package as the system can be rack mounted without the use of rails.
An optional rack rail package is available if you wish to order from Acnodes. Follow the steps in the order given to complete
the installation process in a minimal amount of time. Please read this section in its entirety before you begin the installation
procdeure outlined in the sections that follow.

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2.4 Installing the System into a Rack
This section provdes information on installing the RMC 7150 into a rack unit. If the sysetm has already been mounted into a
rack, you can skip ahead to sections 2-5 and 2-6.
Basic Installation Procedure
The RMC 7150 server comes with two rack mounting brackets, which are located on each side at the front of the chassis. To
mount the system into a rack, simply screw these brackets directly to the front of the rack (two screws for each bracket). As
figure 2-1 shows. The brackets can be located at the front of the chassis or moved approximately one-third to the rear of the
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Installing with Rackmount Kit
This is a guideline for installing the unit into a rack with the optional rack kit. You should also refer to the Installation Instruc-
tions that came with the rack unit you are using. Be aware that there are a variety of rack units on the market, which may
mean the assembly procedure will differ slightly.
The rack harware includes two assblies that consists of two sections: an Inner rail that secures to the chassis and an outer rail
that secures directly to the rack itself.
Installing the Chassis Rails
1. Detatch the two rail sections from each other by depressing the locking tab on the innter rail to release it from its locked
position, then pull the two rails completely apart.
2. Repeat step 1 for the remaining rail assemble.
3. Position the fixed chassis rail sections you just removed along the side of the chassis making sure the three screw holes
line up. Noe that the rails are left/right side specific.
4. Screw the rail securely to the side of the chassis. Repeat this procedure for the other rail on the other side of the chassis.
You will also need to attatch the rail brackets when installing into a telco rack.
Locking Tabs: Both chassis rails have a locking tab, which serves two functions. This first is to lock the server into place when
installed and pushed fully into the rack, which is its normal position. Secondly, these tabls also lock the server in place when
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2.1 USB 1/2 Connector
1. Determine where you want to place the RMC 7150 in the rack.
2. Position the fixed rack rail/sliding rail guide assemblies at the desired location in the rack, keeping the sliding rail guide
facing the inside of the rack.
3. Screw the assembly securely to the rack using the brackets provided.
4. Attatch the other assemble to the other side of the rack, making sure that both are at the exact same height and with the rail
guides facing inward.
Installing the Server into the Rack
You should now have rails attatched to both the chassis and the rack unit. The next step is to install the server into the rack.
1. Line up the rear of the chassis rails with the front of the rack rails.
2. Slide the chassis rails into the rack rails, keeping the pressure even on both sides. See Figure 2-3.
3. When the server has been pushed completely into the rack, you should hear the locking tabs “click.”
4. Finish by inserting and tightening the thumbscrews that hold the front of the server to the rack.

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Installing the Server into a Telco Rack
If you are installing the RMC 7150 into a Telco type rack, follow the directions given on the previous pages for rack installation.
The only difference in the installation procedure will be the positioning of the rack brackets to the rack. They should be
spaced apart just enough to accomodate the width of the telco rack.

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2.5 Checking the Serverboard Setup
After you install the server in the rack, you will need to open the unit to make sure the serverboard is properly installed and all
the connections have been made.
Removing the Chassis Cover
1. Release the retention screws that secure the unit to the rack.
2. Grasp the two handles on either side and pull the unit straight out until it locks (you will hear a “click”)
3. Remove the screws from the rear lip of the chassis cover (See figure 2-5)
4. Release the top cover by pushing it away from you until it stops. You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full
acccess to the inside of the server.
Checking the Components
1. You may have processors already installed in the serverboard. Each processor should have its ownheatsink attatched.
2. The RMC 7150 server may have come with the system memory already installed. Make sure all DIMMs are fully seated in
their slots.
3. If desired, you can install an add-on card to the system.
4. Make sure all power and data cables are properly connected and not blocking the airflow.
2.6 Checking the Drive Bay Setup
1. For servicing the SATA and DVD-ROM drives, you will need to remove the top chassis cover. The SATA disk drive is located
at the front of the chassis’ interior.
2. Refer to Chapter 6 if you need to reinstall a DVD-ROM drive to the system.
3. Depending upon your system’s configuration, your system may have a SATA hard drive already installaed. If you need to
install a SATA hard drive, please refer to the appropriate section in Chapter 6.
Checking the Airflow
1. Airflow is provided sets of 4-cm counter-rotating fans. The system component layout was carefully designed to promote
suffiecient airflow through the small 1U rackmount space.
2. Also note that all power and dataa cables have been routed in such a way that they do not block the airflow generated by
the fan.
Providing Power
1. The lst thing you must do is to provide input power to the system. Plug the power cord from the power supply unit into a
high-quality power strp that offers protection from electrical noise and power surges.
2. Finish by pushing the power button on the control panel to power up the system.

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CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM INTERFACE
3.1 Overview
There are several LEDs on the control panel to keep you constantly informed of the overall status of the system as well as the
activity and health of specific components. There are also two buttons on the chassis control panel. This chapter explains the
meanings of all LED indicators and the appropriate respnse you may need to take.
3.2 Control Panel Buttons
There are two push buttons located on the front of the chassis: a reset button and a power on/offbutton.
The reset switch reboots the system
This is the main power switch, which is used to apply or turn off the main system power. Turning off system power with this
button removes the main power but keeps the standby power supplied to the system.

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3.3 Control Panel LEDs
The control panel located on the front of the RMC 7150 chassis has five LEDs. These LEDs provide you with critical information
related to different parts of the system. This section explains what each LED indicates when illuminated and any corrective
action you may need to take.
Overheat/Fan Fail
When this LED flashes it indicates a fan failure. When on continiously (on and not flashing) it indicates an overheat condition,
which may be caused by cables obstructing the airflow in the system or the ambient room temperature being too warm. Check
the routing of the cables and make sure all fans are present and operating normally. You should also check to make sure that
the chassis covers are installed. Finally, verify that the heatsinks are installed properly. This LED will remain flashing or on as
long as the overheat condition exists.
Indicates network activity on LAN2 when flashing.
Indicates network activity on LAN1 when flashing.
Channel activity for HDDs. This light indicates IDE drive activity when flashing.
Indicates power is being supplied to the system’s power supply units. This LED should normally be illuminated when the
system is operating.

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CHAPTER 4 SYSTEM SAFETY
4.1 Electrical Safety Precautions
Basic electrical safety precautions should be followed to protect yourself from harm and the RMC 7150 damage:
- Be aware of the locations of the power on/off switch on the chassis as well as the room’s emergency power on/off
switch, disconnection switch or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then quickly remove power from the
system.
- Do not work alone when working with high voltage components.
- Power should always be disconnected from the system when removing or installing main system components,
such as the serverboard, memory modules and floppy drive. When disconnecting power, you should first power down the
system with the operating system first and then unplug the power cords of all the power supply units in the system.
- AWhen working around exposed electrical circuits, another person who is familiar with the power-off controls should
be neaerby to switch off the power if necessary.
- Use only one hand when working with powered-on electrical equipment. This is to avoid making a complete circuit,
which will cause electrical shock. use extreme caution when using metal tools, which can easily damage any electrical
components or circuit boards they come into contact with.
- Do not use mats designed to decrease static electrical discharge as protection from electrical shock. Instead, use
rubber mats that have been specifically designed as electrical insulators.
- The power supply power cords must include a grounding plug and must be plugged into grounded electrical outlets.
- This product may be connected to an IT power system. In all cases, make sure that the unit is also relably con-
nected to Earth.
- Serverboard Battery: CAUTION - There is a danger of explosion if the onboard battery is installed upside down,
which will reverse its polarities. This battery must be replaced only with the same or an equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- DVD-ROM Laser: CAUTION - This server may have come equipped with a DVD-ROM drive. To prevent direct
exposure to the laser beam and haardous radiation exposure, do not open the enclosure or use the unit in any unconven-
tional way.
- Mainboard replaceable soldered-in fuses: Self-resetting PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) fuses on the
mainboard must be replaced by trained service technicians only. The new fuse must be the same or equicalent service
technicians only. The new fuse must be the same or equivalend as the one replaced. Contact technical support for details
and support.
4.2 General Safety Precautions
Follow these rules to ensure general safety:
- Keep the area around the RMC 7150 and free of clutter.
- The RMC 7150 weighs approximately 18 lbs. when fullyloaded. When lifting the system, two people at either end
should lift slowly with their feet spread out to distribute the weight. Always keep your back straight and lift with your legs.
- Place the chassis top cover and any system components that have been removed away from the system or on a
table so that they won’t accidentally be stepped on.
- Remove any jewelry or metal objects from your body, which are excellent metal conductors that can create short
circuits and harm you if they come into contact with printed circuit boards or areas where power is present.
- After accessing the inside of the system, close the system back up and secure it to the rack unit with the retention
screws after ensuring that all connections have been made.

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4.3 ESD Precautions
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is generated by two objects with different electrical charges coming into contact with each other.
An electrical discharge is created to neutralize this difference, which can damage electronic components and printed circuit
boards. The following measures are generally sufficient to neutralize this difference before contact is made to protect your
equipment from ESD:
- Use a grounded wrist strap designed to prevent static discharge.
- Keep all components and printed circuit baords (PCDs) in their antistatic bag.
- Do not let components or PCBs come into contact with your clothing, which may retain a charge even if you are
wearing a wrist strap.
- Handle a board by its edges only; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or contacts.
- When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
- Put the serverboard and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
- For grouding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply,
the case, the mounting fasteners and the serverboard.
4-4 Operating Precautions
Care must be taken to assure that the chassis cover is in place when it is operating to assure proper cooling. Out of warranty
damage to the system can occur if this practice is not strictly followed.

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CHAPTER 5 ADVANCED SERVERBOARD SETUP
This chapter covers the steps required to install the serverboard into the chassis. Connect the data and power cables and
install add-on cards. All serverboard jumper and connections are also described. A layout and quick reference chart are in-
cluded in this chapter for your reference. Remember to completely close the chassis when you have finished working with the
serverboard to better cool and protect the system.
5.1 Handling the Serverboard
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components. To prevent damage to any printed circuit boards (PCBs). It
is important to handle them very carefully. To prevent the serverboard from bending, keep one hand under the center of the
board to support it when handling. The following measure are generally sufficient to protect your equipment from electric static
change.
Precautions
- Use a grounded wrist wrap strap designed to prevent ESD.
- Touch a grounded metal object before removing any board from its antistatic bag.
- Handle a board by its edges; do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or gold contacts.
- When handling chips or modules, avoid touching their pins.
- Put the serverboard, add-on cards and peripherals back into their antistatic bags when not in use.
- For grounding purposes, make sure your computer chassis provides excellent conductivity between the power supply,
the case, the mounting fasteners and the serverboard.
Unpacking
The serverboard is shipped in antistatic packaging to avoid electrical static discharge. When unpacking the board make sure
the person handling it is static protected.
5.2 Server Installation
This section explains the first step of physically mounting it into the chassis. Following the steps in the order given will elimi-
nate most common problems encountered in such an installation. To remove the serverboard, follow the procedure in reverse
order.
Installing to the Chassis
1. Remove the screws from the rear lip of the chassis cover.
2. Release the top cover by pushing it away from you until it stops. You can then lift the top cover from the chassis to gain full
access to the inside of the server.
3. Make sure that the I/O ports on the serverboard align properly with their respective holes in the I/O shield at the back of the
chassis.
4. Carefully mount the serverboard to the serverboard tray by aligning the board holes with the raised metal standoffs that are
visible to the chassis.
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5.3 Connecting Cables
Now that the serverboard is installed, the next step is to connect the cables to the board. These include the data cables for the
peripherals and control panel and the power cables.
Connecting Data Cables
The cables used to transfer data from the peripheral devices have been carefully routed to prevent them from blocking the flow of
cooling air that moves through the system from the back. If you need to disconnect any of these cables, you should take care
to keep them routed as they were originally after reconnecting them.
The following data cables should be connected.
- DVD-ROM cable
- SATA drive cables
- Control Panel cable
Connecting Power Cables
It has a 24-pin primary power supply connector for connection to the ATX power supply. In addition, there are two 8-pin proces-
sor connectors that also must be connected to your power supply.