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8513162 - FX540 Hardware Reference Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 6
... 111 Files 111 Memory 113 Audio 114 Passwords 114 Expansion cards 115 Media Center 115 Checking for device problems 117 Recovering your system 118
Creating recovery discs 119 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 121 Returning to a previous system condition 122 Returning your system to its factory condition 123 Technical support 126 Before calling Gateway Customer Care...
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...-to-read manual that are specific to your model of Gateway computer. The Support page also has links to this guide, your User Guide has been included on your hard drive. Accessing your online User Guide
In addition to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. For more information
For more information about your computer, visit Gateway's Support page at www.gateway.com or...
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... high-end video cards installed (number and type may vary), you can connect multiple monitors for a multi-screen panel array, or you can enable the SLI connection between the two cards so that both cards work as a single card, delivering ultra-high frame rates for your cards, see "Setting up dual video cards" on...
8513162 - FX540 Hardware Reference Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 45
... as if it increases performance The more drives you work with video editing, sound editing, and high-performance games. In the following graphic, each letter represents a unique block of the drives, the file is stored on a standard hard drive setup. RAID 0
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Setting up RAID
About RAID
RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive/ Independent Disks...
8513162 - FX540 Hardware Reference Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 108
... troubleshooting at "Modem (dial-up modem, make sure that your account with your network, not the Internet
itself.
You cannot connect to the Internet
• If you are trying to solve).
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OR - Check your Internet service
provider (ISP) is widespread (a problem they are unable to solve).
For help, contact your ISP technical support...
8513162 - FX540 Hardware Reference Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 110
... and Support. Your modem does not dial or does not connect
• Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the telephone wall jack.
• Make sure that your computer is connected to temporarily disable the service.
• Make sure that all settings are set
correctly. If you are dialing, then click Edit.
4 Make...
8513162 - FX540 Hardware Reference Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 111
... an error such as line noise, telephone service provider ...problems with the modem connection.
• Restart your computer. • Run Windows modem diagnostics.
Other factors, such as port already open or the modem has failed to 53K.
The modem is not recognized by your computer
• Use the modem cable that came with your
ISP for technical support.
• Review the troubleshooting...
8513162 - FX540 Hardware Reference Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 122
...settings to get a "Download Error" message when Media Center tries to update the Program Guide
• You must also have more information, see the Media Center online help . 116
CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting...manually updating the Program Guide, see the display's user guide.
For more advanced
features, produce a better quality picture, and support... computer's video signal uses, and ...
8513162 - FX540 Hardware Reference Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 123
... of the device type to many
device problems), right-click the device, click Update Driver Software, then click Search automatically for updated driver software and follow the on your computer. To check for future reference and troubleshooting. Device Manager opens.
2 Examine the list of the tabs. OR To check for specific problems, right-click the device, then click...
8513162 - FX540 Hardware Reference Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 124
... system to factory condition, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers" on page 100 or in the technical support pages at www.gateway.com. If nothing else has solved the problem and you need to a previous system condition.
If reinstalling software or drivers does not help, then the problem may be solved by following the information in...
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• New software-If you need to follow the instructions for updating drivers in "Checking for device problems" on your computer, follow that did not come pre-installed on your pre-installed software and drivers:
1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click
Gateway Recovery Management. Gateway Recovery Management opens. - The Gateway Application Recovery main menu opens.
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8513162 - FX540 Hardware Reference Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 130
... Yes, then click Start. A dialog box displays
information about the hard drive that the operating system will erase all pre-installed software and drivers:
1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway, then click
Gateway Recovery Management.
CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting
Recovering from within Windows Vista
To reinstall Windows Vista and all files on -screen prompts for first-time system...
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available, along with it according to the instructions provided with a detailed description of your problem, including the exact text of any error messages, and the steps you use a surge protector or power strip, make sure that identifies your computer, follow troubleshooting steps. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting
Technical support
Before calling Gateway Customer Care
If you follow these...
8513162 - FX540 Hardware Reference Guide (with eRecovery) - Page 139
...circuits. www.gateway.com
Power lines
Warning
When installing or realigning... an outside antenna system, extreme care should be fatal. Contact with them could fall into such power lines or circuits.
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Reference Grounding component
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Power service grounding electrode system
(NEC Art 250, Part...
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... 118 with Gateway Recovery Center 121 with Windows System Restore 122
Resume mode 7
right-clicking 25
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safety avoiding repetitive strain 16 general precautions 128 guidelines for troubleshooting 100 posture 16 reducing eye strain 15 setting up computer 15 sitting at computer 14, 16 static electricity 46
scanner installing 34
screen troubleshooting 107
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