8511859 - FX Setup Guide
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... Windows setup screen instructions. To access the online user guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Setting up RAID Rest easy with the security of the two DVI cables on the CrossFire cable to the lower CrossFire card. 4 Connect the speakers (optional) Follow the instructions that came with linked CrossFire video cards. SETUP GUIDE components connections FRONT (may vary with options) Optical drive USB port BACK (may vary from a dual-layer HD DVD. If you have a standard video card, connect the monitor...
... Windows setup screen instructions. To access the online user guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Setting up RAID Rest easy with the security of the two DVI cables on the CrossFire cable to the lower CrossFire card. 4 Connect the speakers (optional) Follow the instructions that came with linked CrossFire video cards. SETUP GUIDE components connections FRONT (may vary with options) Optical drive USB port BACK (may vary from a dual-layer HD DVD. If you have a standard video card, connect the monitor...
8512279 - Gateway Computer Reference Guide (for Gateway FX-Series computers with Windows XP)
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... processor 44 Setting up multiple monitors 46 Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer 47 Preventing static electricity discharge 48 Opening the case 49 Removing the side panel 49 Removing the front bezel 51 Closing the case 52 Replacing the front bezel 52 Replacing the side panel 52 Adding or replacing memory 53 Replacing the system battery 55 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 57 Replacing the memory card reader 58 Adding or replacing a hard drive 60 Replacing the front fan 63 Replacing the rear fan 65 Replacing the power supply...
... processor 44 Setting up multiple monitors 46 Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer 47 Preventing static electricity discharge 48 Opening the case 49 Removing the side panel 49 Removing the front bezel 51 Closing the case 52 Replacing the front bezel 52 Replacing the side panel 52 Adding or replacing memory 53 Replacing the system battery 55 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 57 Replacing the memory card reader 58 Adding or replacing a hard drive 60 Replacing the front fan 63 Replacing the rear fan 65 Replacing the power supply...
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...-read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your computer's label. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may...
...-read manual that are specific to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your computer's label. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may...
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....gateway.com Component Icon Rear speaker jack (black plug) Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Microphone jack (pink plug) Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug)(optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 port Parallel port PS/2 mouse port Description Plug your rear right and left speakers into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 31. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection...
....gateway.com Component Icon Rear speaker jack (black plug) Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Microphone jack (pink plug) Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug)(optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 port Parallel port PS/2 mouse port Description Plug your rear right and left speakers into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 31. This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection...
8512280 - Gateway Computer Reference Guide (for Gateway FX-Series computers with Windows Vista)
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... your hard drive. The Support page also has links to your model of Gateway computer. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your computer's label. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet •...
... your hard drive. The Support page also has links to your model of Gateway computer. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on your computer because hardware options and port locations may vary. Your User Guide is an in this guide may look different than your computer's label. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet •...
8512280 - Gateway Computer Reference Guide (for Gateway FX-Series computers with Windows Vista)
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... disc drive Additional drive bay Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports USB ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Component Icon Optical disc drive Memory card reader (optional) Power button/power indicator Hard drive indicator 6 Description Use this button to turn the power on drive type). You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Lights when the hard drive is turned on. The power indicator lights when the computer is active. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD...
... disc drive Additional drive bay Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports USB ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Component Icon Optical disc drive Memory card reader (optional) Power button/power indicator Hard drive indicator 6 Description Use this button to turn the power on drive type). You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Lights when the hard drive is turned on. The power indicator lights when the computer is active. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD...
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... plug) -ORSide speaker jack Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Microphone jack (pink plug) Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug)(optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 port Parallel port PS/2 mouse port Description Plug your rear right and left speakers into this jack (Default). This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 32. Plug a microphone into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug an Ethernet network cable...
... plug) -ORSide speaker jack Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront speakers jack Microphone jack (pink plug) Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug)(optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 port Parallel port PS/2 mouse port Description Plug your rear right and left speakers into this jack (Default). This jack is user configurable for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 32. Plug a microphone into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Plug an Ethernet network cable...
8512280 - Gateway Computer Reference Guide (for Gateway FX-Series computers with Windows Vista)
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... about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory Help For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see your Internet account is set up and connected to update the Program Guide. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Click Restart now and check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader was temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon...
... about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. Memory Help For more information about manually updating the Program Guide, see your Internet account is set up and connected to update the Program Guide. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Click Restart now and check for the memory card slots do not appear in the Computer window • The memory card reader was temporarily uninstalled using the Remove Hardware icon...
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...Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 127. You can perform a partial recovery by returning your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system using Gateway Recovery Center. 123 If you need to follow that were pre-installed at the factory. To recover software and drivers that software's installation instructions. Recovering pre-installed software...
...Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using recovery discs" on page 127. You can perform a partial recovery by returning your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering your system using Gateway Recovery Center. 123 If you need to follow that were pre-installed at the factory. To recover software and drivers that software's installation instructions. Recovering pre-installed software...
8511781 - FX Reference Guide
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... recordable discs (depending on drive type). For more information about your drive, see the online User Guide. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into the memory card reader. Lights when the hard drive is turned on. The power indicator lights when the computer is active. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Front www.gateway.com Optical disc drive Additional drive bay Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator Hard drive activity indicator IEEE 1394 ports USB ports...
... recordable discs (depending on drive type). For more information about your drive, see the online User Guide. Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other devices into the memory card reader. Lights when the hard drive is turned on. The power indicator lights when the computer is active. CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Front www.gateway.com Optical disc drive Additional drive bay Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator Hard drive activity indicator IEEE 1394 ports USB ports...
8511781 - FX Reference Guide
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... disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Your hard drive may have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 110. OR - See your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network...
... disk" or "disk error" error message ■ Your hard drive may have a problem with your Internet service provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Internet See also "Modem (dial-up )" on page 110. OR - See your ISP technical support for help. ■ Make sure that you are using a cable or DSL modem, make sure that the connections have been made correctly. ■ Make sure that the modem cable is plugged into the Ethernet network...
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www.gateway.com pointer 21 moving 22 ports See connections power button 6 connector 10 Hibernate mode 6 source problems 15 Standby/Resume 6 troubleshooting 121 turning off computer 16 turning on computer 15 power button 6 power supply replacing 71 printer default 122 installing 29 parallel port 9 troubleshooting 121 USB port 7, 10 processor replacing 72 programs closing unresponsive 16 opening 22 projector adding 46 color quality 47 display properties 47 screen resolution 47 PS/2 port keyboard 10 mouse 10 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 16 recordable drive 6 resetting computer 16...
www.gateway.com pointer 21 moving 22 ports See connections power button 6 connector 10 Hibernate mode 6 source problems 15 Standby/Resume 6 troubleshooting 121 turning off computer 16 turning on computer 15 power button 6 power supply replacing 71 printer default 122 installing 29 parallel port 9 troubleshooting 121 USB port 7, 10 processor replacing 72 programs closing unresponsive 16 opening 22 projector adding 46 color quality 47 display properties 47 screen resolution 47 PS/2 port keyboard 10 mouse 10 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 16 recordable drive 6 resetting computer 16...
8511858 - FX-Series Hardware Reference Guide (for Windows Vista)
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... Closing the case 48 Replacing the front bezel 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Adding or replacing memory 49 Replacing the system battery 51 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 53 Replacing the memory card reader 54 Adding or replacing a hard drive 56 Replacing the front fan 59 Replacing the rear fan 61 Replacing the power supply 63 Replacing the heat sink and processor 64 Replacing the I/O board 66 Adding or replacing an expansion card 68 Replacing the system board 70 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Computer. . . . . . 77 Setting up a maintenance schedule...
... Closing the case 48 Replacing the front bezel 48 Replacing the side panel 48 Adding or replacing memory 49 Replacing the system battery 51 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 53 Replacing the memory card reader 54 Adding or replacing a hard drive 56 Replacing the front fan 59 Replacing the rear fan 61 Replacing the power supply 63 Replacing the heat sink and processor 64 Replacing the I/O board 66 Adding or replacing an expansion card 68 Replacing the system board 70 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Computer. . . . . . 77 Setting up a maintenance schedule...
8511858 - FX-Series Hardware Reference Guide (for Windows Vista)
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... drive, see the online User Guide. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Lights when the hard drive is turned on. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Optical disc drive Additional drive bay Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports USB ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Component Icon Optical disc drive Memory card reader (optional) Power button/power indicator Hard drive indicator...
... drive, see the online User Guide. You can also configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Lights when the hard drive is turned on. This drive may be a CD, recordable CD, DVD, recordable DVD, Blu-ray, or HD DVD drive. Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Optical disc drive Additional drive bay Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports USB ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Component Icon Optical disc drive Memory card reader (optional) Power button/power indicator Hard drive indicator...
8511858 - FX-Series Hardware Reference Guide (for Windows Vista)
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... information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on . • Make sure that you are using external speakers, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check...
... information about printer troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. For more information, see "Adjusting the volume" on . • Make sure that you are using external speakers, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on installing the printer driver. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Printers category. If the menu shows a check mark next to Use Printer Offline, click Use Printer Offline to clear the check...
8511858 - FX-Series Hardware Reference Guide (for Windows Vista)
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... about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Gateway provides everything you need to its factory condition" on page 95 or in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system Most computer problems can be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that...
... about sound troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Gateway provides everything you need to its factory condition" on page 95 or in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. If you should create a set of the computer's software (also called recovering or restoring your system Most computer problems can be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that...
8511858 - FX-Series Hardware Reference Guide (for Windows Vista)
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... parallel port 9 password 111 peripheral devices 26 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 26 USB support for 26 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power button 6 connector 10 Hibernate mode 6 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 6 troubleshooting 112 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 6 power supply replacing 63 printer default 112 installing 26 parallel port 9 troubleshooting 112 USB port 7, 10 processor replacing 64 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 PS/2 port keyboard 10 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 6 removing...
... parallel port 9 password 111 peripheral devices 26 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 26 USB support for 26 pointer 22 moving 23 ports See connections power button 6 connector 10 Hibernate mode 6 source problems 14 Standby/Resume 6 troubleshooting 112 turning off computer 17 turning on computer 16 power button 6 power supply replacing 63 printer default 112 installing 26 parallel port 9 troubleshooting 112 USB port 7, 10 processor replacing 64 programs closing unresponsive 18 opening 23 PS/2 port keyboard 10 mouse 9 R RAM See memory rebooting computer 18 recordable drive 6 removing...
8512162 - Gateway Computer Reference Guide (for Gateway FX-Series computers with Windows Vista)
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... software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide, your User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 The Support...
... software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your online User Guide. Accessing the online User Guide In addition to this guide, your User Guide has been included on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using and customizing Windows and other computer information, see your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 The Support...
8512162 - Gateway Computer Reference Guide (for Gateway FX-Series computers with Windows Vista)
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... configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. The power indicator lights when the computer is active. Lights when the hard drive is turned on or off. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Optical disc drive Additional drive bay Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports USB ports...
... configure the power button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. The power indicator lights when the computer is active. Lights when the hard drive is turned on or off. Press this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). Front CHAPTER 2: Checking Out Your Computer Optical disc drive Additional drive bay Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports USB ports...
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... you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 133. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 123...
... you upgrade or exchange your hard drive or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your only option for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from a set of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive to use these options.) • To re-install Windows using the Windows DVD, see "Recovering your system using the Windows DVD" on page 133. • To re-install your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs, see "Recovering pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. 123...