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... hardware settings 10 Chapter 3: Maintaining Your Server 11 Caring for your server 12 Cleaning your server 12 Preparing for system recovery 13 Recording the BIOS configuration 13 System administration 13 Gateway Systems Manager 13 Server security 14 Updating the baseboard management controller firmware 14 Using your Server Companion DVD 15 Server Companion DVD contents 15 Viewing documents...
... hardware settings 10 Chapter 3: Maintaining Your Server 11 Caring for your server 12 Cleaning your server 12 Preparing for system recovery 13 Recording the BIOS configuration 13 System administration 13 Gateway Systems Manager 13 Server security 14 Updating the baseboard management controller firmware 14 Using your Server Companion DVD 15 Server Companion DVD contents 15 Viewing documents...
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... 50 Updating or recovering the BMC 50 Updating or recovering the BMC firmware 50 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 51 Telephone support 52 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 52 Telephone support 52 Tutoring and training 53 Safety guidelines 53 Error messages 53 Troubleshooting 57 First steps 57 Battery replacement ... 60 Expansion cards 60 Hard drive 60 Internet 61 Keyboard 61 Memory 61 Monitor 61 Power 62 Processor 62 Appendix A: Server Specifications 63 System specifications 64 System board specifications 64 Environmental specifications 65 Electronic specifications 66 ii
... 50 Updating or recovering the BMC 50 Updating or recovering the BMC firmware 50 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 51 Telephone support 52 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 52 Telephone support 52 Tutoring and training 53 Safety guidelines 53 Error messages 53 Troubleshooting 57 First steps 57 Battery replacement ... 60 Expansion cards 60 Hard drive 60 Internet 61 Keyboard 61 Memory 61 Monitor 61 Power 62 Processor 62 Appendix A: Server Specifications 63 System specifications 64 System board specifications 64 Environmental specifications 65 Electronic specifications 66 ii
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CHAPTER 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Server • Front • Back • Interior • System board • Getting Help 1
CHAPTER 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Server • Front • Back • Interior • System board • Getting Help 1
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Front CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server DVD/CD drive Additional 5.25-inch drive bay Power button/ Power indicator LED Diskette drive Additional 3.5-inch drive bay E-9232T USB ports 2
Front CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server DVD/CD drive Additional 5.25-inch drive bay Power button/ Power indicator LED Diskette drive Additional 3.5-inch drive bay E-9232T USB ports 2
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Interior 5.25-inch drive bays 3.5-inch drive bays Front fan Processor air duct CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server Power supply module Cover release latch Memory slots Battery Back fan Internal 3.5-inch drive bays 4
Interior 5.25-inch drive bays 3.5-inch drive bays Front fan Processor air duct CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server Power supply module Cover release latch Memory slots Battery Back fan Internal 3.5-inch drive bays 4
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... connectors VGA port System management port (RJ045) Keyboard and mouse ports) PCIe slot 1 - Gateway Web site Gateway provides a variety of information on its Web site to help you use your server. PCI Express x16 PCIe slot 2 - Runs at support.gateway.com for: • Technical documentation and product guides • Technical tips and support •...
... connectors VGA port System management port (RJ045) Keyboard and mouse ports) PCIe slot 1 - Gateway Web site Gateway provides a variety of information on its Web site to help you use your server. PCI Express x16 PCIe slot 2 - Runs at support.gateway.com for: • Technical documentation and product guides • Technical tips and support •...
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CHAPTER 2 Setting Up Your Server • Setting up the hardware • Protecting from power source problems • Starting your server • Turning off your server • Setting up the operating system • Initial hardware settings 7
CHAPTER 2 Setting Up Your Server • Setting up the hardware • Protecting from power source problems • Starting your server • Turning off your server • Setting up the operating system • Initial hardware settings 7
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... plugs in voltage from power outages and power spikes. • Avoid subjecting your server to extreme temperature changes. To buy a UPS, contact Gateway Customer Care, Gateway Sales, or visit accessories.gateway.com. Starting your server Caution When you . • Keep your server and magnetic media away from equipment that your working environment is not covered by...
... plugs in voltage from power outages and power spikes. • Avoid subjecting your server to extreme temperature changes. To buy a UPS, contact Gateway Customer Care, Gateway Sales, or visit accessories.gateway.com. Starting your server Caution When you . • Keep your server and magnetic media away from equipment that your working environment is not covered by...
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... button/power indicator LED When the power indicator LED is turned off. If POST finds any problems, the server displays error messages. The server is ... See your server boots from . www.gateway.com To start the server: 1 Press the power button. Common choices include: • Removable Dev. (Removable device) • ATAPI CDROM (CD or DVD...
... button/power indicator LED When the power indicator LED is turned off. If POST finds any problems, the server displays error messages. The server is ... See your server boots from . www.gateway.com To start the server: 1 Press the power button. Common choices include: • Removable Dev. (Removable device) • ATAPI CDROM (CD or DVD...
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You may lose data if you must be changed by Gateway, see the appropriate installation guide for five seconds and the server will turn off automatically, press the power button. If nothing happens when you ordered your server with the correct initial hardware settings to reflect a tasking change... the operating system. Initial hardware settings Your server comes from the manufacturer with the operating system already installed by Gateway, in RAID solutions must unplug both AC power cords from the server, you do not unplug the server or use the operating system's shut down ...
You may lose data if you must be changed by Gateway, see the appropriate installation guide for five seconds and the server will turn off automatically, press the power button. If nothing happens when you ordered your server with the correct initial hardware settings to reflect a tasking change... the operating system. Initial hardware settings Your server comes from the manufacturer with the operating system already installed by Gateway, in RAID solutions must unplug both AC power cords from the server, you do not unplug the server or use the operating system's shut down ...
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CHAPTER 3 Maintaining Your Server • Caring for your server • Preparing for system recovery • System administration • Updating the baseboard management controller firmware • Using your Server Companion DVD 11
CHAPTER 3 Maintaining Your Server • Caring for your server • Preparing for system recovery • System administration • Updating the baseboard management controller firmware • Using your Server Companion DVD 11
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... include: • A soft, lint-free cloth • Glass cleaner • An aerosol can damage the finish on the keyboard, turn off your server and turn off , but be scratched or damaged by your warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work after it dries, you may need to replace...resulting from equipment that are made of specially coated glass and can of air with a damp cloth, but some electrical current still flows through your server. Do not use it again. If the keyboard does not work environments. To avoid possible injury from the vents with a narrow, straw-like extension...
... include: • A soft, lint-free cloth • Glass cleaner • An aerosol can damage the finish on the keyboard, turn off your server and turn off , but be scratched or damaged by your warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work after it dries, you may need to replace...resulting from equipment that are made of specially coated glass and can of air with a damp cloth, but some electrical current still flows through your server. Do not use it again. If the keyboard does not work environments. To avoid possible injury from the vents with a narrow, straw-like extension...
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... the list). See your computer screen is not in the program's online help for system recovery If your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. System administration Gateway Systems Manager Gateway Systems Manager (GSM) lets you can also find additional information in use a soft cloth dampened with a single action...
... the list). See your computer screen is not in the program's online help for system recovery If your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. System administration Gateway Systems Manager Gateway Systems Manager (GSM) lets you can also find additional information in use a soft cloth dampened with a single action...
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...reboot your changes and close the BIOS Setup utility. Tip Passwords can set the BIOS security passwords: 1 Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. Set an administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to remove. 3 Enter the current password,...) You should update the BMC firmware when Gateway Customer Care has instructed you can also be cleared using jumpers on page 50. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining Your Server Server security Using BIOS security passwords To prevent unauthorized use of the server, you to update it again and press ENTER...
...reboot your changes and close the BIOS Setup utility. Tip Passwords can set the BIOS security passwords: 1 Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. Set an administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to remove. 3 Enter the current password,...) You should update the BMC firmware when Gateway Customer Care has instructed you can also be cleared using jumpers on page 50. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining Your Server Server security Using BIOS security passwords To prevent unauthorized use of the server, you to update it again and press ENTER...
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...then click Install. OR Run Docs\Reader\app21279\Setup.exe from the DVD at the server: 1 Insert the Server Companion DVD into the DVD drive on the Documentation page. - The Gateway Application and Driver Recovery window opens. - Follow any Windows workstation. You can install ...computer running the Windows operating system. To install Acrobat Reader 7: • Click the link for some optional components. Important The Server Companion DVD's Gateway Application and Driver Recovery utility works only in the Drivers and Application Recovery list. 2 Click the program or driver you want to...
...then click Install. OR Run Docs\Reader\app21279\Setup.exe from the DVD at the server: 1 Insert the Server Companion DVD into the DVD drive on the Documentation page. - The Gateway Application and Driver Recovery window opens. - Follow any Windows workstation. You can install ...computer running the Windows operating system. To install Acrobat Reader 7: • Click the link for some optional components. Important The Server Companion DVD's Gateway Application and Driver Recovery utility works only in the Drivers and Application Recovery list. 2 Click the program or driver you want to...
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... list. 4 Click the program or driver you want to this menu to diskettes: 1 Insert the Server Companion DVD into the DVD drive. 2 Restart your hard drive, create mass-storage driver disks, or reload selected applications. 16 The Gateway Application and Driver Recovery window opens. - To boot to extract, then click Extract. A message...
... list. 4 Click the program or driver you want to this menu to diskettes: 1 Insert the Server Companion DVD into the DVD drive. 2 Restart your hard drive, create mass-storage driver disks, or reload selected applications. 16 The Gateway Application and Driver Recovery window opens. - To boot to extract, then click Extract. A message...
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...flat-blade screwdriver • Small containers to store various types of the server with server components, follow these procedures, get help from a more experienced computer user or computer service technician, or contact Gateway Customer Care. Preparing to install components Selecting a place to work on ...finger. • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). The components inside your server case to work Work on your server in the server. CHAPTER 4: Installing Components Important You must be directly connected to a telephone jack and cannot be ...
...flat-blade screwdriver • Small containers to store various types of the server with server components, follow these procedures, get help from a more experienced computer user or computer service technician, or contact Gateway Customer Care. Preparing to install components Selecting a place to work on ...finger. • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). The components inside your server case to work Work on your server in the server. CHAPTER 4: Installing Components Important You must be directly connected to a telephone jack and cannot be ...
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...cards. To open the server case: 1 Follow the instructions in place can damage server components. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on page 18. 2 Turn off the server, then unplug the power cords and all other cables connected to use them. www.gateway.com • Remove components... from their metal mounting brackets. Never slide expansion cards or components over any surface. Warning This server may have two power cords.
...cards. To open the server case: 1 Follow the instructions in place can damage server components. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on page 18. 2 Turn off the server, then unplug the power cords and all other cables connected to use them. www.gateway.com • Remove components... from their metal mounting brackets. Never slide expansion cards or components over any surface. Warning This server may have two power cords.
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CHAPTER 4: Installing Components 5 Swing the side panel away from the computer. 6 Lift the panel away from the left side of the bezel can be disengaged from the server and place it out of the computer, then remove the bezel. 20 Removing the bezel assembly To remove the bezel assembly: 1 Follow the instructions in "Opening the server case" on page 19. 2 After removing the side panel, press the three black plastic tabs (positions indicated by the arrows) to release the right side of the bezel. 3 Swing the right side of the bezel out until the left side of the way.
CHAPTER 4: Installing Components 5 Swing the side panel away from the computer. 6 Lift the panel away from the left side of the bezel can be disengaged from the server and place it out of the computer, then remove the bezel. 20 Removing the bezel assembly To remove the bezel assembly: 1 Follow the instructions in "Opening the server case" on page 19. 2 After removing the side panel, press the three black plastic tabs (positions indicated by the arrows) to release the right side of the bezel. 3 Swing the right side of the bezel out until the left side of the way.