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... Setting up the operating system 13 Initial hardware settings 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 Server Manager 19 Server security 19 Creating a DOS-bootable System Update Package (SUP) CD 21 Using Active Management Technology...
... Setting up the operating system 13 Initial hardware settings 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 Server Manager 19 Server security 19 Creating a DOS-bootable System Update Package (SUP) CD 21 Using Active Management Technology...
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A Server Specifications 89 System specifications 90 System board specifications 91 Environmental specifications 92 Electronic specifications 93 Memory map 93 Interrupts 93 Additional specifications 94 B BIOS Settings 95 C Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 103 Index 113 www.gateway.com iii
A Server Specifications 89 System specifications 90 System board specifications 91 Environmental specifications 92 Electronic specifications 93 Memory map 93 Interrupts 93 Additional specifications 94 B BIOS Settings 95 C Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 103 Index 113 www.gateway.com iii
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Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Server • Locating drives, ports, jacks, and controls • Locating system board components • Getting help 1
Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Server • Locating drives, ports, jacks, and controls • Locating system board components • Getting help 1
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server Front DVD/CD drive Additional 5.25-inch drive bay Power button/ Power indicator LED Diskette drive Additional 3.5-inch drive bay USB ports 2 www.gateway.com
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server Front DVD/CD drive Additional 5.25-inch drive bay Power button/ Power indicator LED Diskette drive Additional 3.5-inch drive bay USB ports 2 www.gateway.com
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server Interior Power supply modules Cover release latch 5.25-inch drive bays 3.5-inch drive bays Front fan Processor air duct Internal 3.5-inch drive bays Memory slots Battery Back fan 4 www.gateway.com
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server Interior Power supply modules Cover release latch 5.25-inch drive bays 3.5-inch drive bays Front fan Processor air duct Internal 3.5-inch drive bays Memory slots Battery Back fan 4 www.gateway.com
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Gateway Web site Gateway provides a variety of information on its Web site to help you use your server. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server Getting Help In addition to your operating system's documentation, you can use the following information resources to help you use your server. Visit the Gateway Web site at support.gateway.com for: ■ Technical documentation and product guides ■ Technical tips and support ■ Updated hardware drivers ■ Order status ■ Frequently asked questions (FAQs) 6 www.gateway.com
Gateway Web site Gateway provides a variety of information on its Web site to help you use your server. Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server Getting Help In addition to your operating system's documentation, you can use the following information resources to help you use your server. Visit the Gateway Web site at support.gateway.com for: ■ Technical documentation and product guides ■ Technical tips and support ■ Updated hardware drivers ■ Order status ■ Frequently asked questions (FAQs) 6 www.gateway.com
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Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Server • Using your server safely • Starting and turning off your server • Restarting (rebooting) your server • Setting up the operating system 7
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Server • Using your server safely • Starting and turning off your server • Restarting (rebooting) your server • Setting up the operating system 7
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... and hard drives. Even a telephone placed too close to direct sunlight, heating ducts, or other heat-generating objects. Do not expose your server to the server may cause interference. 8 www.gateway.com If these plugs do not match the connector on your UPS or wall outlet, do not attempt to set up the...
... and hard drives. Even a telephone placed too close to direct sunlight, heating ducts, or other heat-generating objects. Do not expose your server to the server may cause interference. 8 www.gateway.com If these plugs do not match the connector on your UPS or wall outlet, do not attempt to set up the...
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... located near, or shares a circuit with surge protection. For more line noise than normal. Be sure to keep your server running temporarily during a total power failure. www.gateway.com 9 Some uninterruptible power supplies include simple line-conditioning capabilities. A UPS uses a battery to use a UPS with , a device that causes electromagnetic interference, such as...
... located near, or shares a circuit with surge protection. For more line noise than normal. Be sure to keep your server running temporarily during a total power failure. www.gateway.com 9 Some uninterruptible power supplies include simple line-conditioning capabilities. A UPS uses a battery to use a UPS with , a device that causes electromagnetic interference, such as...
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...LED When the power indicator LED is turned on the back of the server. The server is ... Caution When you connect peripheral devices to the server, make sure that your server for the first time: ■ Make sure that the server and monitor are plugged into a power outlet or UPS and that ...all cables are connected securely to the correct ports and jacks on . To start your server and devices are turned off . S3) 10 www.gateway....
...LED When the power indicator LED is turned on the back of the server. The server is ... Caution When you connect peripheral devices to the server, make sure that your server for the first time: ■ Make sure that the server and monitor are plugged into a power outlet or UPS and that ...all cables are connected securely to the correct ports and jacks on . To start your server and devices are turned off . S3) 10 www.gateway....
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... sure that you see, then see "Error messages" on page 73 and "Beep codes" on self-test (POST) routine checks the server memory and components. If POST finds any pre-installed operating system may also need to adjust the monitor's brightness and contrast controls. 2 The...on configuring advanced settings for troubleshooting information. Write down any error messages that the monitor is connected securely to boot from : 1 During server startup, press F10. www.gateway.com 11 Common choices include: ■ Removable Dev. (Removable device) ■ ATAPI CDROM (CD or DVD drive) ■...
... sure that you see, then see "Error messages" on page 73 and "Beep codes" on self-test (POST) routine checks the server memory and components. If POST finds any pre-installed operating system may also need to adjust the monitor's brightness and contrast controls. 2 The...on configuring advanced settings for troubleshooting information. Write down any error messages that the monitor is connected securely to boot from : 1 During server startup, press F10. www.gateway.com 11 Common choices include: ■ Removable Dev. (Removable device) ■ ATAPI CDROM (CD or DVD drive) ■...
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... or power source. Regularly cutting off server AC power. Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Server Turning off your server Every time you should use the On/Off switch on the server does not turn off. You may cause the CMOS battery to fail prematurely. 12 www.gateway.com Warning The power button on the... UPS. To turn off the server: 1 See the operating system's documentation or online help for five seconds and the server will turn off all power to the main (AC) power. To ...
... or power source. Regularly cutting off server AC power. Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Server Turning off your server Every time you should use the On/Off switch on the server does not turn off. You may cause the CMOS battery to fail prematurely. 12 www.gateway.com Warning The power button on the... UPS. To turn off the server: 1 See the operating system's documentation or online help for five seconds and the server will turn off all power to the main (AC) power. To ...
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...change in RAID solutions must be changed by Gateway, see the documentation on the RAID BIOS Console utility, see "Configuring your server. Initial hardware settings Your server comes from the manufacturer with the operating system already installed by Gateway, in RAID solution, see the appropriate installation...for instructions on the version you ordered. www.gateway.com 13 Setting up the operating system Setting up the operating system If you ordered your server with the correct initial hardware settings to operate your server as the onboard RAID solution, can be configured...
...change in RAID solutions must be changed by Gateway, see the documentation on the RAID BIOS Console utility, see "Configuring your server. Initial hardware settings Your server comes from the manufacturer with the operating system already installed by Gateway, in RAID solution, see the appropriate installation...for instructions on the version you ordered. www.gateway.com 13 Setting up the operating system Setting up the operating system If you ordered your server with the correct initial hardware settings to operate your server as the onboard RAID solution, can be configured...
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Chapter 3 Maintaining Your Server • Caring for your server • Preparing for system recovery • System administration • Using Active Management Technology 15
Chapter 3 Maintaining Your Server • Caring for your server • Preparing for system recovery • System administration • Using Active Management Technology 15
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...; Glass cleaner ■ An aerosol can of your server: ■ Be careful not to bump or drop your server. ■ When transporting your server, we recommend that you . ■ Keep all liquids away from your server. Do not expose your server to overheat. Damage caused by your warranty. Chapter 3:... (if a tape drive is not covered by extreme temperatures is installed) ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit 16 www.gateway.com Cleaning your server Keeping your server clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments.
...; Glass cleaner ■ An aerosol can of your server: ■ Be careful not to bump or drop your server. ■ When transporting your server, we recommend that you . ■ Keep all liquids away from your server. Do not expose your server to overheat. Damage caused by your warranty. Chapter 3:... (if a tape drive is not covered by extreme temperatures is installed) ■ A CD or DVD drive cleaning kit 16 www.gateway.com Cleaning your server Keeping your server clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments.
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... your computer screen is a flat panel display, use a soft cloth dampened with a damp cloth, but some electrical current still flows through your server. To avoid possible injury from spilled liquids is not in use a tape drive to back up your files, regular maintenance will lengthen the life of... to replace it. Never spray cleaner directly onto the screen. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you use . www.gateway.com 17 Caring for your server Cleaning tips ■ Always turn off , but be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. -
... your computer screen is a flat panel display, use a soft cloth dampened with a damp cloth, but some electrical current still flows through your server. To avoid possible injury from spilled liquids is not in use a tape drive to back up your files, regular maintenance will lengthen the life of... to replace it. Never spray cleaner directly onto the screen. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you use . www.gateway.com 17 Caring for your server Cleaning tips ■ Always turn off , but be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners. -
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... for system recovery If your printout. 18 www.gateway.com Startup diskettes are corrupted, you have your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. See your operating system's documentation or online help for system recovery, you should record your BIOS ...configuration after you may not be able to start the server and attempt to back up ...
... for system recovery If your printout. 18 www.gateway.com Startup diskettes are corrupted, you have your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. See your operating system's documentation or online help for system recovery, you should record your BIOS ...configuration after you may not be able to start the server and attempt to back up ...
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... from a single window, then implement commands and policies across the network with the Gateway Server Manager CD. To set BIOS startup passwords. You can : ■ Enter either password to finish starting the server. ■ Enter the supervisor password to the server. After you create a supervisor password, you manage multiple computers on page 69. You...
... from a single window, then implement commands and policies across the network with the Gateway Server Manager CD. To set BIOS startup passwords. You can : ■ Enter either password to finish starting the server. ■ Enter the supervisor password to the server. After you create a supervisor password, you manage multiple computers on page 69. You...
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Using a supervisor password lets you make changes to any setting in the BIOS. To control access to the server, set a supervisor password. User can set up before a user password can be cleared. To clear the passwords, see "Resetting BIOS passwords" on page 69. To ... 69. 4 Type the password and press ENTER, then type it again and press ENTER. 5 Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup utility. 20 www.gateway.com Passwords can change only the date and time. ■ View Only. User password The supervisor password must be set according to the following table...
Using a supervisor password lets you make changes to any setting in the BIOS. To control access to the server, set a supervisor password. User can set up before a user password can be cleared. To clear the passwords, see "Resetting BIOS passwords" on page 69. To ... 69. 4 Type the password and press ENTER, then type it again and press ENTER. 5 Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup utility. 20 www.gateway.com Passwords can change only the date and time. ■ View Only. User password The supervisor password must be set according to the following table...