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... the power-on self-test 12 Turning off your server 13 Setting up the operating system 13 3 Maintaining Your Server 15 Caring for your server 16 Cleaning your server 16 Preparing for system recovery 18 Recording the BIOS configuration 18 System administration 19 Gateway Systems Manager 19 Server security 19 Using your System Companion CD 20...
... the power-on self-test 12 Turning off your server 13 Setting up the operating system 13 3 Maintaining Your Server 15 Caring for your server 16 Cleaning your server 16 Preparing for system recovery 18 Recording the BIOS configuration 18 System administration 19 Gateway Systems Manager 19 Server security 19 Using your System Companion CD 20...
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... Utility 57 Opening the BIOS Setup utility 58 Updating the BIOS 59 Changing jumper settings 60 6 Troubleshooting 63 Telephone support 64 Before calling Gateway Technical Support 64 Technical support 65 Telephone numbers 65 Safety guidelines 66 Error messages 67 Troubleshooting 69 First steps 69 Battery replacement 70 Beep ... cards 73 Hard drive 73 Internet 74 Keyboard 74 Memory 74 Modem (telephone dial-up 75 Monitor 76 Power 77 Processor 78 A Server Specifications 79 System specifications 80 System board specifications 81 Environmental specifications 82 ii www...
... Utility 57 Opening the BIOS Setup utility 58 Updating the BIOS 59 Changing jumper settings 60 6 Troubleshooting 63 Telephone support 64 Before calling Gateway Technical Support 64 Technical support 65 Telephone numbers 65 Safety guidelines 66 Error messages 67 Troubleshooting 69 First steps 69 Battery replacement 70 Beep ... cards 73 Hard drive 73 Internet 74 Keyboard 74 Memory 74 Modem (telephone dial-up 75 Monitor 76 Power 77 Processor 78 A Server Specifications 79 System specifications 80 System board specifications 81 Environmental specifications 82 ii www...
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Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Server ■ Drives, ports, jacks, and controls ■ System board components ■ Help resources 1
Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Server ■ Drives, ports, jacks, and controls ■ System board components ■ Help resources 1
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Unpacking Warning When unpacking your server: 1 Remove the accessory box(es) and make sure that all components you ordered are present. 2 Remove the foam insert from the top of the server. 3 With the help of another person or a mechanical lift, carefully remove the server from the carton and place it on a flat surface. 2 www.gateway.com To unpack your server, use two people or a mechanical lifting assist device to avoid personal injury or damage to the equipment.
Unpacking Warning When unpacking your server: 1 Remove the accessory box(es) and make sure that all components you ordered are present. 2 Remove the foam insert from the top of the server. 3 With the help of another person or a mechanical lift, carefully remove the server from the carton and place it on a flat surface. 2 www.gateway.com To unpack your server, use two people or a mechanical lifting assist device to avoid personal injury or damage to the equipment.
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... its Web site to help you use your server. Gateway Web site Gateway provides a variety of services through your telephone, including customer service, technical support, and information services. For more information, see "Telephone support" on page ... hardware drivers ■ Order status ■ Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Telephone support You can use the following information resources to help you use your server. Getting Help In addition to your operating system's documentation, you can access a wide range of information on its components. For more information, see "...
... its Web site to help you use your server. Gateway Web site Gateway provides a variety of services through your telephone, including customer service, technical support, and information services. For more information, see "Telephone support" on page ... hardware drivers ■ Order status ■ Frequently asked questions (FAQs) Telephone support You can use the following information resources to help you use your server. Getting Help In addition to your operating system's documentation, you can access a wide range of information on its components. For more information, see "...
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Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Server ■ Use your server safely ■ Start and turn off your server ■ Set up your operating system 7
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Server ■ Use your server safely ■ Start and turn off your server ■ Set up your operating system 7
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... Use a surge protector, UPS, or wall outlet that is safest at the rear of the server for the supplied AC power cord. ■ Avoid subjecting your server to ship the server. 8 www.gateway.com Damage caused by your warranty. Even a telephone placed too close to direct sunlight, heating... ducts, or other heat-generating objects. Important Keep the server boxes and packing material in any way. Setting...
... Use a surge protector, UPS, or wall outlet that is safest at the rear of the server for the supplied AC power cord. ■ Avoid subjecting your server to ship the server. 8 www.gateway.com Damage caused by your warranty. Even a telephone placed too close to direct sunlight, heating... ducts, or other heat-generating objects. Important Keep the server boxes and packing material in any way. Setting...
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...modem, use a surge protector that the surge protector meets the appropriate product safety certification for your server through the power cord, and the modem and network connections. www.gateway.com 9 The higher the energy absorption rating, the better the protection for your location, such as... a television or a motor. Warning High voltages can enter your server. ■ Check for your server by connecting them to a surge ...
...modem, use a surge protector that the surge protector meets the appropriate product safety certification for your server through the power cord, and the modem and network connections. www.gateway.com 9 The higher the energy absorption rating, the better the protection for your location, such as... a television or a motor. Warning High voltages can enter your server. ■ Check for your server by connecting them to a surge ...
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To buy a UPS, visit accessories.gateway.com. 10 www.gateway.com A UPS uses a battery to protect your server from data loss during a power failure and lets you save your work and shut down your server. Uninterruptible power supplies Use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to keep your server running temporarily during a total power failure. You cannot run your server for an extended period of time while using only the UPS.
To buy a UPS, visit accessories.gateway.com. 10 www.gateway.com A UPS uses a battery to protect your server from data loss during a power failure and lets you save your work and shut down your server. Uninterruptible power supplies Use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to keep your server running temporarily during a total power failure. You cannot run your server for an extended period of time while using only the UPS.
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...one) is turned on. ■ Make sure that your server and devices are unplugged. Green (steady on any peripheral devices connected to the correct ports and jacks on . The server is turned on the back of the server. The server is turned off and the power cords are turned off .... The server is ... Starting your server Before you start the server: 1 Turn on ) Orange Off It means... Power button www.gateway.com 11 When the power ...
...one) is turned on. ■ Make sure that your server and devices are unplugged. Green (steady on any peripheral devices connected to the correct ports and jacks on . The server is turned on the back of the server. The server is turned off and the power cords are turned off .... The server is ... Starting your server Before you start the server: 1 Turn on ) Orange Off It means... Power button www.gateway.com 11 When the power ...
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Understanding the power-on self-test When you are using one) is plugged in securely and that your surge protector (if you turn on the server, any problems, the server displays error messages. Write down any error messages that you see, then see "Getting Help" on page 6. 3 The first time you turn on..." on page 67 and "Beep codes" on page 70 for your operating system's documentation for instructions on configuring advanced settings for troubleshooting information. 12 www.gateway.com You may begin asking you cannot find the cause of the power loss, contact...
Understanding the power-on self-test When you are using one) is plugged in securely and that your surge protector (if you turn on the server, any problems, the server displays error messages. Write down any error messages that you see, then see "Getting Help" on page 6. 3 The first time you turn on..." on page 67 and "Beep codes" on page 70 for your operating system's documentation for instructions on configuring advanced settings for troubleshooting information. 12 www.gateway.com You may begin asking you cannot find the cause of the power loss, contact...
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...specific network. Press the reset button to the main (AC) power. 2 If your server did not turn off your server, first shut down the operating system. www.gateway.com 13 To turn off server AC power. Warning The power button on shutting down procedure instead of pressing the power ... installed and the basic settings are installing an operating system because it was not already installed by Gateway, it is considered the disconnect device to reset the server. Turning off your server Every time you turn off automatically, press the power button. - To remove AC power from the...
...specific network. Press the reset button to the main (AC) power. 2 If your server did not turn off your server, first shut down the operating system. www.gateway.com 13 To turn off server AC power. Warning The power button on shutting down procedure instead of pressing the power ... installed and the basic settings are installing an operating system because it was not already installed by Gateway, it is considered the disconnect device to reset the server. Turning off your server Every time you turn off automatically, press the power button. - To remove AC power from the...
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Chapter 3 Maintaining Your Server ■ Care for your server ■ Record the BIOS configuration ■ Manage your server and network 15
Chapter 3 Maintaining Your Server ■ Care for your server ■ Record the BIOS configuration ■ Manage your server and network 15
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... at temperatures that generates magnetic fields, such as unshielded speakers. ■ Avoid subjecting your server to the server. 16 www.gateway.com Cleaning your server Keeping your server clean and the vents free from equipment that are not covered under your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Damage caused by your ...
... at temperatures that generates magnetic fields, such as unshielded speakers. ■ Avoid subjecting your server to the server. 16 www.gateway.com Cleaning your server Keeping your server clean and the vents free from equipment that are not covered under your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Damage caused by your ...
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... parts of specially coated glass and can be careful not to replace it. Cleaning the screen If your computer screen is made of your server and turn off and unplugged, brush the dust away from spilled liquids is not a flat panel display, use abrasive or solvent cleaners because...can damage the finish on the keyboard, turn the keyboard upside down to clean the screen. OR - Never spray cleaner directly onto the screen. www.gateway.com 17 Do not use a soft cloth dampened with a damp cloth, but be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. -...
... parts of specially coated glass and can be careful not to replace it. Cleaning the screen If your computer screen is made of your server and turn off and unplugged, brush the dust away from spilled liquids is not a flat panel display, use abrasive or solvent cleaners because...can damage the finish on the keyboard, turn the keyboard upside down to clean the screen. OR - Never spray cleaner directly onto the screen. www.gateway.com 17 Do not use a soft cloth dampened with a damp cloth, but be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. -...
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... the hard drive. Preparing for system recovery If your system files are diskettes that let you may not be able to start the server and attempt to fix the problem. Recording the BIOS configuration To help keep track of your custom changes to BIOS settings and to ...your BIOS configuration after you create an emergency repair diskette to back up and working. Some operating systems also let you have your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. To record your BIOS configuration: 1 Print the appendix for system recovery, you should record your printout...
... the hard drive. Preparing for system recovery If your system files are diskettes that let you may not be able to start the server and attempt to fix the problem. Recording the BIOS configuration To help keep track of your custom changes to BIOS settings and to ...your BIOS configuration after you create an emergency repair diskette to back up and working. Some operating systems also let you have your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. To record your BIOS configuration: 1 Print the appendix for system recovery, you should record your printout...
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...■ Selected system events (specified by the administrator) Printed documentation comes with the Gateway Systems Manager CD. To set server startup passwords. From the Administrator console you can monitor any server that has one of your changes and close the BIOS Setup utility. Set up ... access to the BIOS Setup utility. www.gateway.com 19 Server security Using BIOS security passwords To prevent unauthorized use of the server, you can set the BIOS security passwords: 1 Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. For information...
...■ Selected system events (specified by the administrator) Printed documentation comes with the Gateway Systems Manager CD. To set server startup passwords. From the Administrator console you can monitor any server that has one of your changes and close the BIOS Setup utility. Set up ... access to the BIOS Setup utility. www.gateway.com 19 Server security Using BIOS security passwords To prevent unauthorized use of the server, you can set the BIOS security passwords: 1 Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. For information...
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... the password field blank, then press ENTER. For instructions, see "Changing jumper settings" on the system board. Using your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Select the Security menu, then select the password to ...Install programs ■ View server documentation Instructions for using jumpers on page 60. To remove a BIOS security password: 1 Restart your System Companion CD You can also be cleared using the CD are provided in Using Your System Companion CD. 20 www.gateway.com The password is removed...
... the password field blank, then press ENTER. For instructions, see "Changing jumper settings" on the system board. Using your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 2 Select the Security menu, then select the password to ...Install programs ■ View server documentation Instructions for using jumpers on page 60. To remove a BIOS security password: 1 Restart your System Companion CD You can also be cleared using the CD are provided in Using Your System Companion CD. 20 www.gateway.com The password is removed...
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...Reload to refresh the SEL. ■ Sort by to send alerts for platform events ■ Set up the remote LAN access for the server for out-of-band (OOB) access through Gateway Server Manager Important The SSU does not work within a DOS window running under Viewers, double-click SEL Manager. www....gateway.com 21 Using the System Setup Utility The System Setup Utility (SSU) lets you: ■ View the System Event Log (SEL Mgr.) ...
...Reload to refresh the SEL. ■ Sort by to send alerts for platform events ■ Set up the remote LAN access for the server for out-of-band (OOB) access through Gateway Server Manager Important The SSU does not work within a DOS window running under Viewers, double-click SEL Manager. www....gateway.com 21 Using the System Setup Utility The System Setup Utility (SSU) lets you: ■ View the System Event Log (SEL Mgr.) ...
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...click SDR Manager. The category expands to expand the categories. 4 Double-click the category for that SDR is displayed. 22 www.gateway.com The System Setup Utility starts. 2 In the SSU main window, under Viewers, double-click FRU Manager. The SSU automatically loads...component. Information for that component is displayed. Viewing Field Replaceable Unit information To view the Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) information: 1 Boot your server from the System Companion CD, then select System Setup Utility from non-volatile memory. 3 In the left window pane, double-click a category...
...click SDR Manager. The category expands to expand the categories. 4 Double-click the category for that SDR is displayed. 22 www.gateway.com The System Setup Utility starts. 2 In the SSU main window, under Viewers, double-click FRU Manager. The SSU automatically loads...component. Information for that component is displayed. Viewing Field Replaceable Unit information To view the Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) information: 1 Boot your server from the System Companion CD, then select System Setup Utility from non-volatile memory. 3 In the left window pane, double-click a category...