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... up the operating system 24 Initial hardware settings 24 3 Maintaining Your Server 25 Caring for your server 26 Cleaning your server 26 Preparing for system recovery 28 Recording the BIOS configuration 28 System administration 29 Gateway Systems Manager 29 Server security 29 Identifying your server 31 Updating the baseboard management controller firmware 32 Updating the FRU...
... up the operating system 24 Initial hardware settings 24 3 Maintaining Your Server 25 Caring for your server 26 Cleaning your server 26 Preparing for system recovery 28 Recording the BIOS configuration 28 System administration 29 Gateway Systems Manager 29 Server security 29 Identifying your server 31 Updating the baseboard management controller firmware 32 Updating the FRU...
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... components 36 Selecting a place to work 36 Gathering the tools you need 36 Getting Help 36 Preventing static electricity discharge 37 Opening the server case 38 Closing the server case 39 Removing and installing air ducts, air dams, and baffle 41 Removing the processor air duct 41 Installing the processor air duct... the BIOS 93 Rolling BIOS 93 Recovering the BIOS 94 Resetting the BIOS 97 Resetting BIOS passwords 98 6 Troubleshooting 101 Telephone support 102 ii www.gateway.com
... components 36 Selecting a place to work 36 Gathering the tools you need 36 Getting Help 36 Preventing static electricity discharge 37 Opening the server case 38 Closing the server case 39 Removing and installing air ducts, air dams, and baffle 41 Removing the processor air duct 41 Installing the processor air duct... the BIOS 93 Rolling BIOS 93 Recovering the BIOS 94 Resetting the BIOS 97 Resetting BIOS passwords 98 6 Troubleshooting 101 Telephone support 102 ii www.gateway.com
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Before calling Gateway Customer Care 102 Telephone support 103 Tutoring and training 103 Safety guidelines 104 Error messages 105 Troubleshooting 107 First steps 107 Battery replacement 107 Beep ... drive 118 Expansion cards 119 Hard drive 119 Internet 120 Keyboard 120 Memory 120 Modem (telephone dial-up 120 Monitor 122 Power 123 Processor 123 A Server Specifications 125 System specifications 126 System board specifications 127 Environmental specifications 128 Additional specifications 129 B BIOS Settings 131 C Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 147 Index...
Before calling Gateway Customer Care 102 Telephone support 103 Tutoring and training 103 Safety guidelines 104 Error messages 105 Troubleshooting 107 First steps 107 Battery replacement 107 Beep ... drive 118 Expansion cards 119 Hard drive 119 Internet 120 Keyboard 120 Memory 120 Modem (telephone dial-up 120 Monitor 122 Power 123 Processor 123 A Server Specifications 125 System specifications 126 System board specifications 127 Environmental specifications 128 Additional specifications 129 B BIOS Settings 131 C Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 147 Index...
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Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Server ■ Locating drives, ports, jacks, and controls ■ Locating system board components ■ Available help resources 1
Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Server ■ Locating drives, ports, jacks, and controls ■ Locating system board components ■ Available help resources 1
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... (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 page 102. Gateway Web site Gateway provides a variety of services through your telephone, including customer service, technical support, and information...
... (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 page 102. Gateway Web site Gateway provides a variety of services through your telephone, including customer service, technical support, and information...
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Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Server ■ Using your server safely ■ Installing your server into a cabinet ■ Starting and turning off your server ■ Setting up your operating system 9
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Server ■ Using your server safely ■ Installing your server into a cabinet ■ Starting and turning off your server ■ Setting up your operating system 9
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... the plug in case you need to the server may cause interference. Do not expose your server to extreme temperature changes. As a general rule, your server is safest at the back of the server for your region. Even a telephone placed too close to ship the server. 10 www.gateway.com Strong magnetic fields can erase data...
... the plug in case you need to the server may cause interference. Do not expose your server to extreme temperature changes. As a general rule, your server is safest at the back of the server for your region. Even a telephone placed too close to ship the server. 10 www.gateway.com Strong magnetic fields can erase data...
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...server damage. The lower the voltage that the surge protector meets the appropriate product safety certification for your server.... ■ Check for line-conditioner capabilities. A line conditioner smooths out some electrical sources include more line noise than normal. Protect your server... protection for your server. ■ Check.... Most servers can enter your server through ,...server can also be a problem if your server...protect your server against ...server. Line conditioners A line conditioner protects your server from the small fluctuations in voltage from an electrical ...
...server damage. The lower the voltage that the surge protector meets the appropriate product safety certification for your server.... ■ Check for line-conditioner capabilities. A line conditioner smooths out some electrical sources include more line noise than normal. Protect your server... protection for your server. ■ Check.... Most servers can enter your server through ,...server can also be a problem if your server...protect your server against ...server. Line conditioners A line conditioner protects your server from the small fluctuations in voltage from an electrical ...
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To buy a UPS, visit accessories.gateway.com. 12 www.gateway.com A UPS uses a battery to protect your server. Uninterruptible power supplies Use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to keep your server running temporarily during a power failure and lets you save your work and shut down your server from data loss 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. 12 www.gateway.com A UPS uses a battery to protect your server. Uninterruptible power supplies Use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to keep your server running temporarily during a power failure and lets you save your work and shut down your server from data loss 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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... × 7/8-inch) ■ Disk guides (2) ■ Handle spacers (2) ■ Nut bars (4) www.gateway.com 13 Caution Before attaching cabinet accessories, make sure that procedure is a different type, obtain mounting hardware from the cabinet manufacturer. Rackmount kit contents: ■ Server rails (2) ■ Cabinet rails (2) ■ L brackets (2, not used with your cabinet is not...
... × 7/8-inch) ■ Disk guides (2) ■ Handle spacers (2) ■ Nut bars (4) www.gateway.com 13 Caution Before attaching cabinet accessories, make sure that procedure is a different type, obtain mounting hardware from the cabinet manufacturer. Rackmount kit contents: ■ Server rails (2) ■ Cabinet rails (2) ■ L brackets (2, not used with your cabinet is not...
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To mount your server in a cabinet: 1 Remove the two screws from each handle, then set the handles and screws aside. 2 Align the slots in a server rail with the studs on the side of the server, then engage the slots with the studs and slide the rail back until it stops. (Your server may be different than the server shown in the example.) Locking screw hole Server rail Mounting stud Slot Locking screw hole Locking screw hole Slot 3 Align the locking screw holes in the rails with the threaded screw holes in the server, then install the two locking screws through each rail. 14 www.gateway.com
To mount your server in a cabinet: 1 Remove the two screws from each handle, then set the handles and screws aside. 2 Align the slots in a server rail with the studs on the side of the server, then engage the slots with the studs and slide the rail back until it stops. (Your server may be different than the server shown in the example.) Locking screw hole Server rail Mounting stud Slot Locking screw hole Locking screw hole Slot 3 Align the locking screw holes in the rails with the threaded screw holes in the server, then install the two locking screws through each rail. 14 www.gateway.com
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4 Place a disk guide over the disk guide screw hole towards the back of the server. Disk guide screw hole 5 Install a small screw through the disk guide and tighten the screw. Attach the remaining disk guide on the other side of the server. Disk guide Disk guide screw www.gateway.com 15
4 Place a disk guide over the disk guide screw hole towards the back of the server. Disk guide screw hole 5 Install a small screw through the disk guide and tighten the screw. Attach the remaining disk guide on the other side of the server. Disk guide Disk guide screw www.gateway.com 15
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...in the example.) 9 Install a nut bar or mounting nuts on page 18 to the server or injury may be different than the server shown in "Installing the bezel" on the front cabinet posts. www.gateway.com 17 OR - If the server is not supported, damage to attach both handles and secure the... server into the cabinet. 8 With the front of the server rails touch the front cabinet posts, then secure with two screws through each server rail. - Warning You must ...
...in the example.) 9 Install a nut bar or mounting nuts on page 18 to the server or injury may be different than the server shown in "Installing the bezel" on the front cabinet posts. www.gateway.com 17 OR - If the server is not supported, damage to attach both handles and secure the... server into the cabinet. 8 With the front of the server rails touch the front cabinet posts, then secure with two screws through each server rail. - Warning You must ...
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... optional rails. Installing the bezel Important The bezel is held in and out of the cabinet. 5 Push the server into the cabinet again. 18 www.gateway.com To install the bezel: 1 With the server pulled out from the cabinet, align the holes in the handle with the holes in the front side of... the server. 2 Attach the handles to the sides of the server with two mounting screws on each side. (Your server may be different than the server shown...
... optional rails. Installing the bezel Important The bezel is held in and out of the cabinet. 5 Push the server into the cabinet again. 18 www.gateway.com To install the bezel: 1 With the server pulled out from the cabinet, align the holes in the handle with the holes in the front side of... the server. 2 Attach the handles to the sides of the server with two mounting screws on each side. (Your server may be different than the server shown...
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...7 Remove the bezel lock keys from the inside of the server. You must support the server while removing the front screws and while sliding the server off the cabinet rails. www.gateway.com 19 If the server is not supported, damage to the server or injury may result. 1 Remove the screws through each ...handle to secure the server to support the front of the bezel, then snap on ...
...7 Remove the bezel lock keys from the inside of the server. You must support the server while removing the front screws and while sliding the server off the cabinet rails. www.gateway.com 19 If the server is not supported, damage to the server or injury may result. 1 Remove the screws through each ...handle to secure the server to support the front of the bezel, then snap on ...
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... devices connected to the server, make sure that all cables are unplugged. Starting your server Before you start the server: 1 Turn on the back of the server. To start your server for the first time: ■ Make sure that the server and monitor are plugged ...into a power outlet or surge protector and that the surge protector (if you connect peripheral devices to the server. 2 Press the power button. Power LED Power button System fault LED Reset button 20 www.gateway...
... devices connected to the server, make sure that all cables are unplugged. Starting your server Before you start the server: 1 Turn on the back of the server. To start your server for the first time: ■ Make sure that the server and monitor are plugged ...into a power outlet or surge protector and that the surge protector (if you connect peripheral devices to the server. 2 Press the power button. Power LED Power button System fault LED Reset button 20 www.gateway...
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... on page 105 and "Beep codes" on . The server is in a noncritical condition. You may begin asking you turn on your operating system's documentation for configuration settings. POST failure or full system stop. www.gateway.com 21 Understanding the power-on self-test When you ...cannot find the cause of the power loss, contact Gateway Customer Care. Green (steady on) Green (blinking) Orange (steady on self-test (POST) routine checks the server memory and components. When...
... on page 105 and "Beep codes" on . The server is in a noncritical condition. You may begin asking you turn on your operating system's documentation for configuration settings. POST failure or full system stop. www.gateway.com 21 Understanding the power-on self-test When you ...cannot find the cause of the power loss, contact Gateway Customer Care. Green (steady on) Green (blinking) Orange (steady on self-test (POST) routine checks the server memory and components. When...
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The power cord is considered the disconnect device to reset the server. 22 www.gateway.com OR - To turn off automatically, press the power button. - To remove AC power from the server, you do not follow the correct procedure. You may lose data if you must unplug the AC power .... Press the reset button to the main (AC) power. 2 If your server did not turn off the server: 1 See the operating system's documentation or online help for instructions on the server does not turn off your server, first shut down procedure instead of pressing the power button. Turning off your...
The power cord is considered the disconnect device to reset the server. 22 www.gateway.com OR - To turn off automatically, press the power button. - To remove AC power from the server, you do not follow the correct procedure. You may lose data if you must unplug the AC power .... Press the reset button to the main (AC) power. 2 If your server did not turn off the server: 1 See the operating system's documentation or online help for instructions on the server does not turn off your server, first shut down procedure instead of pressing the power button. Turning off your...
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...the configuration from DSR to DCD signal support, a jumper (J8A3) must be configured to DCD signal support: 1 Follow the instructions in "Opening the server case" on page 39. www.gateway.com 23 Configuring the RJ-45 serial port The RJ-45 serial port connector can damage your... server supports DSR signals. The default configuration for your server. Always turn off the server and unplug the power cords and all other cables before changing the jumper. 3 Remove...
...the configuration from DSR to DCD signal support, a jumper (J8A3) must be configured to DCD signal support: 1 Follow the instructions in "Opening the server case" on page 39. www.gateway.com 23 Configuring the RJ-45 serial port The RJ-45 serial port connector can damage your... server supports DSR signals. The default configuration for your server. Always turn off the server and unplug the power cords and all other cables before changing the jumper. 3 Remove...
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... completing the installation or configuring advanced settings for instructions. Initial hardware settings Your server comes from the manufacturer with the operating system already installed by Gateway, see "Configuring your server. For information on BIOS settings, see "Using the BIOS Setup Utility" on... 91. For information on the RAID BIOS console utility, see the appropriate installation guide for your server. 24 www.gateway.com The Windows Small Business Server operating system may require additional installation, depending on page 61. However, at some point you might...
... completing the installation or configuring advanced settings for instructions. Initial hardware settings Your server comes from the manufacturer with the operating system already installed by Gateway, see "Configuring your server. For information on BIOS settings, see "Using the BIOS Setup Utility" on... 91. For information on the RAID BIOS console utility, see the appropriate installation guide for your server. 24 www.gateway.com The Windows Small Business Server operating system may require additional installation, depending on page 61. However, at some point you might...