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... Preparing for system recovery 21 Recording the BIOS configuration 21 System administration 22 Gateway System Manager 22 Server security 22 Identifying your server 23 Updating the baseboard management controller firmware 23 Using your Server Companion DVD 24 Server Companion DVD contents 24 Viewing documents 24 Installing drivers and programs 25 Updating the BIOS and firmware...
... Preparing for system recovery 21 Recording the BIOS configuration 21 System administration 22 Gateway System Manager 22 Server security 22 Identifying your server 23 Updating the baseboard management controller firmware 23 Using your Server Companion DVD 24 Server Companion DVD contents 24 Viewing documents 24 Installing drivers and programs 25 Updating the BIOS and firmware...
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Contents www.gateway.com Selecting a place to work 28 Gathering the tools you need 28 Getting Help 28 Preventing static electricity discharge 28 Opening the server case 29 Closing the server case 30 Installing and removing drives 31 Removing and installing an optical drive 31 Removing ... Recovering the BIOS 61 Resetting the BIOS 63 Resetting BIOS passwords 64 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 65 Telephone support 66 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 66 Telephone support 67 Tutoring and training 67 Safety guidelines 68 Error messages 68 Understanding sensors and sensor readings ...
Contents www.gateway.com Selecting a place to work 28 Gathering the tools you need 28 Getting Help 28 Preventing static electricity discharge 28 Opening the server case 29 Closing the server case 30 Installing and removing drives 31 Removing and installing an optical drive 31 Removing ... Recovering the BIOS 61 Resetting the BIOS 63 Resetting BIOS passwords 64 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 65 Telephone support 66 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 66 Telephone support 67 Tutoring and training 67 Safety guidelines 68 Error messages 68 Understanding sensors and sensor readings ...
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www.gateway.com Contents Diagnostic LEDs 77 BIOS 82 Optical drive 83 Expansion cards 83 Hard drive 83 Internet 84 Keyboard 84 Memory 84 Monitor 85 Power 85 Processor 86 Appendix A: Server Specifications 87 System specifications 88 System board specifications 89 Environmental specifications 90 Electronic specifications 90 Memory map 90 Interrupts 91 Connector pinouts 91 Additional specifications 96 Appendix B: BIOS Settings 97 Appendix C: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 109 Index 115 iii
www.gateway.com Contents Diagnostic LEDs 77 BIOS 82 Optical drive 83 Expansion cards 83 Hard drive 83 Internet 84 Keyboard 84 Memory 84 Monitor 85 Power 85 Processor 86 Appendix A: Server Specifications 87 System specifications 88 System board specifications 89 Environmental specifications 90 Electronic specifications 90 Memory map 90 Interrupts 91 Connector pinouts 91 Additional specifications 96 Appendix B: BIOS Settings 97 Appendix C: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 109 Index 115 iii
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CHAPTER 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Server • Front • Back • Interior • System board • Hot-swap backplanes • Getting Help 1
CHAPTER 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Server • Front • Back • Interior • System board • Hot-swap backplanes • Getting Help 1
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CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server Front Optical drive SMIL connector Second optical drive (optional) NMI button System fault LED Reset button NIC status LED ID button ID LED Hard drive cages Power LED Power button Case cover lock Dual USB ports Diskette drive (optional) 2 www.gateway.com
CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server Front Optical drive SMIL connector Second optical drive (optional) NMI button System fault LED Reset button NIC status LED ID button ID LED Hard drive cages Power LED Power button Case cover lock Dual USB ports Diskette drive (optional) 2 www.gateway.com
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www.gateway.com # Feature 1 Power supply 2 Power distribution board 3 System fans (hot swap) 4 5.25" device bays # Feature 5 Front panel 6 Hard drive bays 7 SAS/SATA backplane 8 System board 4 Server components with green handles or retention locks can only be hot swapped while the server is turned off. CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server Interior Important Server components with blue handles or retention locks can be removed when the server is on.
www.gateway.com # Feature 1 Power supply 2 Power distribution board 3 System fans (hot swap) 4 5.25" device bays # Feature 5 Front panel 6 Hard drive bays 7 SAS/SATA backplane 8 System board 4 Server components with green handles or retention locks can only be hot swapped while the server is turned off. CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server Interior Important Server components with blue handles or retention locks can be removed when the server is on.
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CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server www.gateway.com # Feature # Feature 7 Management port (RJ-45) (J30) 32 Not used 8 Dual NIC connector (RJ-45) (J28) 9 ID LED (CR13) 33 PCI-E mezzanine board connector (J33) 34 I2C and system ID connector (J46) 10 D-sub VGA port (J24) 35 Server management connector (J34) 11 Serial port (J15...
CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server www.gateway.com # Feature # Feature 7 Management port (RJ-45) (J30) 32 Not used 8 Dual NIC connector (RJ-45) (J28) 9 ID LED (CR13) 33 PCI-E mezzanine board connector (J33) 34 I2C and system ID connector (J46) 10 D-sub VGA port (J24) 35 Server management connector (J34) 11 Serial port (J15...
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... and the information they provide: LED Name ID Function Aid in server identification System Fault Visible fault warning Hard drive tray Indicate drive status and activity LAN (front) Identify NIC status NIC status LEDs Identify NIC... Power supply module Blue Green or Red LED 1 Green (On) - No fault Blinking - LAN link for any NIC Blinking - CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server www.gateway.com LED information See the following table for a description of system (front) enabled board Blue (back) Front panel Red Off - Hard drive okay Blue (Blinking...
... and the information they provide: LED Name ID Function Aid in server identification System Fault Visible fault warning Hard drive tray Indicate drive status and activity LAN (front) Identify NIC status NIC status LEDs Identify NIC... Power supply module Blue Green or Red LED 1 Green (On) - No fault Blinking - LAN link for any NIC Blinking - CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server www.gateway.com LED information See the following table for a description of system (front) enabled board Blue (back) Front panel Red Off - Hard drive okay Blue (Blinking...
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...'s documentation, you can access a wide range of information on page 66. 9 Gateway Web site Gateway provides a variety of services through your server. Visit the Gateway Web site at support.gateway.com for your server. Server Companion DVD Use the Server Companion DVD to access file utilities, Windows Server 2003 drivers, and documentation for : ■ Technical documentation and product guides...
...'s documentation, you can access a wide range of information on page 66. 9 Gateway Web site Gateway provides a variety of services through your server. Visit the Gateway Web site at support.gateway.com for your server. Server Companion DVD Use the Server Companion DVD to access file utilities, Windows Server 2003 drivers, and documentation for : ■ Technical documentation and product guides...
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CHAPTER 2 Setting Up Your Server • Setting up the hardware • Protecting from power source problems • Starting your server • Setting up the operating system • Initial hardware settings 11
CHAPTER 2 Setting Up Your Server • Setting up the hardware • Protecting from power source problems • Starting your server • Setting up the operating system • Initial hardware settings 11
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... the plug(s) in case you use a surge protector that the surge protector meets the appropriate product safety certification for your server to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from an electrical supply. If you purchase a surge protector... electricity coming into your server can handle this variation, called line noise, without problems. However, some electrical sources include more line noise than normal. Most servers can increase to the server may cause interference. CHAPTER 2: Setting Up Your Server www.gateway.com Setting up your ...
... the plug(s) in case you use a surge protector that the surge protector meets the appropriate product safety certification for your server to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from an electrical supply. If you purchase a surge protector... electricity coming into your server can handle this variation, called line noise, without problems. However, some electrical sources include more line noise than normal. Most servers can increase to the server may cause interference. CHAPTER 2: Setting Up Your Server www.gateway.com Setting up your ...
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Make sure that accompanied the rail kit. 3 If the bezel door is mounted in a cabinet, remove the server from the cabinet. To buy a UPS, visit accessories.gateway.com. Retaining tab Retaining tab Retaining tab 13 www.gateway.com Protecting from power source problems Uninterruptible power supplies Use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to the...
Make sure that accompanied the rail kit. 3 If the bezel door is mounted in a cabinet, remove the server from the cabinet. To buy a UPS, visit accessories.gateway.com. Retaining tab Retaining tab Retaining tab 13 www.gateway.com Protecting from power source problems Uninterruptible power supplies Use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to the...
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CHAPTER 2: Setting Up Your Server www.gateway.com 6 Swing the bezel out 45° from the front of the case, then disengage the tabs on the right side of the bezel from ... left side of the bezel in to the chassis until the three tabs on the left side of the bezel snap into place. 9 Close the server case by following the instructions in "Closing the...
CHAPTER 2: Setting Up Your Server www.gateway.com 6 Swing the bezel out 45° from the front of the case, then disengage the tabs on the right side of the bezel from ... left side of the bezel in to the chassis until the three tabs on the left side of the bezel snap into place. 9 Close the server case by following the instructions in "Closing the...
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www.gateway.com Starting your server Starting your server and devices are turned off and the power cords are unplugged. To start your server for the first time: ■ Make sure that the server and monitor are using one) is turned on the back of the server. Power LED Power button 15 The... power LED turns green. Before you start the server: 1 Turn on any peripheral devices connected to the server, make sure that all cables are connected securely to the correct ports and jacks on . ■ Make sure that your server Caution When you are plugged into a power outlet or...
www.gateway.com Starting your server Starting your server and devices are turned off and the power cords are unplugged. To start your server for the first time: ■ Make sure that the server and monitor are using one) is turned on the back of the server. Power LED Power button 15 The... power LED turns green. Before you start the server: 1 Turn on any peripheral devices connected to the server, make sure that all cables are connected securely to the correct ports and jacks on . ■ Make sure that your server Caution When you are plugged into a power outlet or...
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...the power cable(s) is connected to the server, plugged into the power outlet or surge protector, and turned on. Whenever possible, you should use the operating system's shut down procedure instead of the power loss, contact Gateway Customer Care. See your operating system's documentation... for instructions on your server, first shut down the operating system. Turning off automatically, press the power button. - You may...
...the power cable(s) is connected to the server, plugged into the power outlet or surge protector, and turned on. Whenever possible, you should use the operating system's shut down procedure instead of the power loss, contact Gateway Customer Care. See your operating system's documentation... for instructions on your server, first shut down the operating system. Turning off automatically, press the power button. - You may...
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... from the manufacturer with the operating system already installed by Gateway, in security requirements, or the addition of new resources to your server. For information on the BIOS Setup utility, see "BIOS Settings" on the version you might want to change settings to reflect a ... it is completely installed and the basic settings are installing an operating system because it was not already installed by Gateway, see the appropriate installation guide for your server as configured. www.gateway.com Setting up the operating system Setting up the operating system If you ordered your...
... from the manufacturer with the operating system already installed by Gateway, in security requirements, or the addition of new resources to your server. For information on the BIOS Setup utility, see "BIOS Settings" on the version you might want to change settings to reflect a ... it is completely installed and the basic settings are installing an operating system because it was not already installed by Gateway, see the appropriate installation guide for your server as configured. www.gateway.com Setting up the operating system Setting up the operating system If you ordered your...
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CHAPTER 3 Maintaining Your Server • Caring for your server • Preparing for system recovery • System administration • Identifying your server • Updating the baseboard management controller firmware • Using your Server Companion DVD 19
CHAPTER 3 Maintaining Your Server • Caring for your server • Preparing for system recovery • System administration • Identifying your server • Updating the baseboard management controller firmware • Using your Server Companion DVD 19
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...; Always turn off , but be careful not to the server. Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can cause the server to heating ducts or other heat-generating objects. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining Your Server www.gateway.com Caring for you. ■ Keep all other cables ...connected to drip any water into the vents. 20 Do not expose your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Your server cleaning kit could include: ■ ...
...; Always turn off , but be careful not to the server. Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can cause the server to heating ducts or other heat-generating objects. CHAPTER 3: Maintaining Your Server www.gateway.com Caring for you. ■ Keep all other cables ...connected to drip any water into the vents. 20 Do not expose your warranty. ■ Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Your server cleaning kit could include: ■ ...