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... 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 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 55 Replacing the memory card reader 57 Adding or replacing a hard drive 59 Replacing the front fan 61 Replacing the rear fan 64 Replacing the power supply 66 Replacing the heat sink and processor 67 Replacing the I/O board 69...
... 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 Adding or replacing an optical disc drive 55 Replacing the memory card reader 57 Adding or replacing a hard drive 59 Replacing the front fan 61 Replacing the rear fan 64 Replacing the power supply 66 Replacing the heat sink and processor 67 Replacing the I/O board 69...
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Contents Hard drive 107 Internet 108 Keyboard 109 Media Center 110 Memory 113 Memory card reader 113 Modem (cable or DSL 114 Modem (dial-up 114 Monitor 117 Mouse 118 Networks 119 Passwords 119 Power 119 Printer 120 Sound 121 Restoring your computer 122 Recovering your system 122 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 123 Using Microsoft System Restore 128 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 131 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 132 Telephone support 133...
Contents Hard drive 107 Internet 108 Keyboard 109 Media Center 110 Memory 113 Memory card reader 113 Modem (cable or DSL 114 Modem (dial-up 114 Monitor 117 Mouse 118 Networks 119 Passwords 119 Power 119 Printer 120 Sound 121 Restoring your computer 122 Recovering your system 122 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers 123 Using Microsoft System Restore 128 Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 131 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 132 Telephone support 133...
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... because hardware options and port locations may vary. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using...
... because hardware options and port locations may vary. For all other software • Controlling audio and video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your User Guide: • Click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. 2 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that includes information on the following topics: • Help and technical support • Using...
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... device" on . www.gateway.com Component Icon Power button/power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports USB ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external...
... device" on . www.gateway.com Component Icon Power button/power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports USB ports Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Press this button to operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external...
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... digital sound. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this screw and open the expansion slot cover to a broadband modem or network" on page 34. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 17. Remove this port. Plug an optical cable from your telephone into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 34. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device...
... digital sound. Plug a PS/2 mouse into this screw and open the expansion slot cover to a broadband modem or network" on page 34. This jack is disabled when an audio expansion card is installed. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 17. Remove this port. Plug an optical cable from your telephone into this jack. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on page 34. Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device...
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CHAPTER 4: Advanced Hardware Setup Setting up the single-monitor SLI connection: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Opening the case" on page 52. 4 Connect your computer and that you ordered the computer with two graphics cards, the bridge cable is connecting the two. To set up dual video cards If your computer has two high-end graphics cards installed, you can enable the SLI connection between two cards so that both cards work as a single...
CHAPTER 4: Advanced Hardware Setup Setting up the single-monitor SLI connection: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Opening the case" on page 52. 4 Connect your computer and that you ordered the computer with two graphics cards, the bridge cable is connecting the two. To set up dual video cards If your computer has two high-end graphics cards installed, you can enable the SLI connection between two cards so that both cards work as a single...
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... MediaShield Utility (RAID setup) screen opens. 3 To create a new array, set RAID Mode to Striping (for your computer. Deleting a RAID volume Deleting a RAID volume deletes all important files have been backed up. To delete a RAID volume: 1 Start (or restart) your computer, then press F9 during startup. The Array Detail screen opens. For instructions on installing hard drives, see "Adding or replacing a hard drive" on the left and click Add to add the drives to exit the utility. The new...
... MediaShield Utility (RAID setup) screen opens. 3 To create a new array, set RAID Mode to Striping (for your computer. Deleting a RAID volume Deleting a RAID volume deletes all important files have been backed up. To delete a RAID volume: 1 Start (or restart) your computer, then press F9 during startup. The Array Detail screen opens. For instructions on installing hard drives, see "Adding or replacing a hard drive" on the left and click Add to add the drives to exit the utility. The new...
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If you are replacing a drive, reconnect the drive cables using your computer. 60 CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Remove the hard drive by sliding the drive release latch back. 7 If you are installing a new drive, follow the manufacturer's instructions for SATA port assignments: SATA 6 port SATA 5 port SATA 4 port SATA 3 port SATA 1 port SATA 2 port 8 Replace the side panel by following figure for connecting it in "Replacing the side panel" on page 52. 9 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 10 Turn on your notes from Step 4. You...
If you are replacing a drive, reconnect the drive cables using your computer. 60 CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer 5 Remove the hard drive by sliding the drive release latch back. 7 If you are installing a new drive, follow the manufacturer's instructions for SATA port assignments: SATA 6 port SATA 5 port SATA 4 port SATA 3 port SATA 1 port SATA 2 port 8 Replace the side panel by following figure for connecting it in "Replacing the side panel" on page 52. 9 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 10 Turn on your notes from Step 4. You...
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... you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC power outlet and that the power outlet is supplying power. • If you use a power strip...
... you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are secure. • Make sure that your hard drive is turned on and while the modem cable, network cable, and power cord are connected. Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to your computer and an AC power outlet and that the power outlet is supplying power. • If you use a power strip...
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... the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your system memory. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to inspect your computer. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Reboot your computer, and your Internet account is set up and connected to...
... the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your system memory. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. You see a "Memory error" message • Use the Memory Diagnostic Tool to inspect your computer. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Reboot your computer, and your Internet account is set up and connected to...
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...: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The modem is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. Type the...
...: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The modem is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. If the handshaking sounds are too loud, you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. Type the...
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If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Make sure that the video cable is connected to the video port on your computer. • Reinstall the device driver. For more information about monitor types, see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse port works. 118 The color is not uniform • Make sure...
If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. • Make sure that the video cable is connected to the video port on your computer. • Reinstall the device driver. For more information about monitor types, see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse port works. 118 The color is not uniform • Make sure...
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... the optical sensor is unique. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Replace any damaged cables. 119 Make sure that interferes with a clean, damp cloth. Try a different mouse pad. For more information about setting up a network in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Networks You cannot connect to a power outlet, turned on . • Make sure that the power cord is free...
... the optical sensor is unique. Help For more information about network troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Replace any damaged cables. 119 Make sure that interferes with a clean, damp cloth. Try a different mouse pad. For more information about setting up a network in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Networks You cannot connect to a power outlet, turned on . • Make sure that the power cord is free...
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... need to put the printer online. • Check the cable for instructions on • Make sure that came with your computer. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the Printers category. To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Many printers have selected it is connected to the correct type of port...
... need to put the printer online. • Check the cable for instructions on • Make sure that came with your computer. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the Printers category. To make sure that the printer is not set to work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Many printers have selected it is connected to the correct type of port...
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... be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. For instructions, see "Recovering your system to a previous state when everything you created. (Your computer must have stopped working correctly. To recover software and drivers that you need to use these options.) 122 Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve...
... be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. For instructions, see "Recovering your system to a previous state when everything you created. (Your computer must have stopped working correctly. To recover software and drivers that you need to use these options.) 122 Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve...
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...-installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs (you prepare for any eventuality and create a set . Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your hard drive. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to recover your computer, you have the opportunity. 123 You can perform a partial recovery by using Gateway Recovery Center. If you need to recover software that were pre-installed at the factory...
...-installed software and drivers from a set of recovery discs (you prepare for any eventuality and create a set . Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your hard drive. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you need to recover your computer, you have the opportunity. 123 You can perform a partial recovery by using Gateway Recovery Center. If you need to recover software that were pre-installed at the factory...
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... the Windows DVD into one of software and driver recovery discs (if you must recover your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your backed up files in its original factory condition. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you can still run Windows, back up your personal files, and create a set of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on your hard drive is complete window opens. 10 Click...
... the Windows DVD into one of software and driver recovery discs (if you must recover your system using the Windows DVD If you install a new hard drive or completely re-format your backed up files in its original factory condition. The Factory image recovery window opens, which shows you can still run Windows, back up your personal files, and create a set of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on your hard drive is complete window opens. 10 Click...
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... video camera 35 DVD drive 55 expansion card 71 front bezel 51 front fan 61 front I/O panel 69 hard drive 59 heat sink 67 memory 53 memory card reader 57 peripheral devices 35 power supply 66 printer 35 processor 67 rear fan 64 scanner 35 side panel 49 system battery 74 system board 75 Internet buttons 21, 23 troubleshooting 108, 115 J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 21, 22 cleaning 87 features 21, 22 PS/2 port 10 troubleshooting 109 USB port 7, 10 keys...
... video camera 35 DVD drive 55 expansion card 71 front bezel 51 front fan 61 front I/O panel 69 hard drive 59 heat sink 67 memory 53 memory card reader 57 peripheral devices 35 power supply 66 printer 35 processor 67 rear fan 64 scanner 35 side panel 49 system battery 74 system board 75 Internet buttons 21, 23 troubleshooting 108, 115 J jacks See connections K keyboard buttons 21, 22 cleaning 87 features 21, 22 PS/2 port 10 troubleshooting 109 USB port 7, 10 keys...
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... PDA memory cards 30 peripheral devices 35 playing audio CD 28 Blu-ray Disc 29 DVD 29 HD-DVD 29 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 35 USB support for 35 pointer moving 24, 25 ports See connections power button 7 connector 9 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 16 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 119 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 18 power button 7 power supply replacing 66 printer installing 35 setting default 120 troubleshooting 120 USB port 7, 10 processor replacing 67 programs closing unresponsive 20 opening 25 recovery discs...
... PDA memory cards 30 peripheral devices 35 playing audio CD 28 Blu-ray Disc 29 DVD 29 HD-DVD 29 Plug and Play devices IEEE 1394 support for 35 USB support for 35 pointer moving 24, 25 ports See connections power button 7 connector 9 Hibernate mode 7 source problems 16 Standby/Resume 7 troubleshooting 119 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 18 power button 7 power supply replacing 66 printer installing 35 setting default 120 troubleshooting 120 USB port 7, 10 processor replacing 67 programs closing unresponsive 20 opening 25 recovery discs...
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... computer 44 setting up 41 RAID 0 41 RAID 1 42 RAID 10 43 RAID 5 43 RAM See memory rebooting computer 20 recordable drive 6 recording audio files 30 optical discs 30 recovering defaults 131 drivers 122, 123 programs 122, 123 software 122, 123 system 122 Windows 123 with Gateway Recovery Center 125 with Windows DVD 132 with Windows System Restore 128 recovery discs creating 123, 124 drivers 124, 127 programs 124, 127 software 124, 127 using 127 re-installing defaults 131 drivers 122...
... computer 44 setting up 41 RAID 0 41 RAID 1 42 RAID 10 43 RAID 5 43 RAM See memory rebooting computer 20 recordable drive 6 recording audio files 30 optical discs 30 recovering defaults 131 drivers 122, 123 programs 122, 123 software 122, 123 system 122 Windows 123 with Gateway Recovery Center 125 with Windows DVD 132 with Windows System Restore 128 recovery discs creating 123, 124 drivers 124, 127 programs 124, 127 software 124, 127 using 127 re-installing defaults 131 drivers 122...