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... the audio jacks 34 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 35 Chapter 4: Advanced Hardware Setup 37 Setting up dual video cards 38 Setting up multiple monitors 40 Setting up RAID 41 About RAID 41 RAID 0 for performance 41 RAID 1 for security 42 RAID 5 and 10 for both performance and security . . . . 43...
... the audio jacks 34 Installing a printer, scanner, or other device 35 Chapter 4: Advanced Hardware Setup 37 Setting up dual video cards 38 Setting up multiple monitors 40 Setting up RAID 41 About RAID 41 RAID 0 for performance 41 RAID 1 for security 42 RAID 5 and 10 for both performance and security . . . . 43...
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www.gateway.com Adding or replacing an expansion card 71 Replacing the system battery 74 Replacing the system board 75 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 83 Setting up a maintenance schedule 84 Caring for your computer 85 Cleaning your computer 86 Cleaning the exterior 86 Cleaning the keyboard 87 Cleaning the monitor 87 Cleaning the...
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing an expansion card 71 Replacing the system battery 74 Replacing the system board 75 Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 83 Setting up a maintenance schedule 84 Caring for your computer 85 Cleaning your computer 86 Cleaning the exterior 86 Cleaning the keyboard 87 Cleaning the monitor 87 Cleaning the...
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... 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 ... Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 131 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 132 Telephone support 133 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 133 Telephone numbers 134 Self-help 135 Tutoring 135 Training 135 Appendix A: Legal Notices 137 Index 147 iv
... 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 ... Recovering your system to its factory condition . . . . . 131 Recovering your system using the Windows DVD . . . . 132 Telephone support 133 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 133 Telephone numbers 134 Self-help 135 Tutoring 135 Training 135 Appendix A: Legal Notices 137 Index 147 iv
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... Optical disc drive Additional drive bay Memory card reader (optional) Description Use this bay, such as an additional optical drive, a removable hard drive, or a system monitor display. For more information about your drive, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 30. 6
... Optical disc drive Additional drive bay Memory card reader (optional) Description Use this bay, such as an additional optical drive, a removable hard drive, or a system monitor display. For more information about your drive, see "Using the memory card reader" on page 30. 6
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.... For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 35. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on this card. Plug a monitor into these ports. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 35. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into...
.... For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 35. For more information, see "Configuring the audio jacks" on this card. Plug a monitor into these ports. For more information, see "Connecting a dial-up modem" on page 35. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into...
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For more information on page 38. 11 www.gateway.com Video card ports S-Video out jack DVI ports If your computer came with high-end video cards installed (number and type may vary), you can connect multiple monitors for a multi-screen panel array, or you can enable the SLI connection between the two cards so that both cards work as a single card, delivering ultra-high frame rates for your cards, see "Setting up dual video cards" on configuring your single gaming monitor.
For more information on page 38. 11 www.gateway.com Video card ports S-Video out jack DVI ports If your computer came with high-end video cards installed (number and type may vary), you can connect multiple monitors for a multi-screen panel array, or you can enable the SLI connection between the two cards so that both cards work as a single card, delivering ultra-high frame rates for your cards, see "Setting up dual video cards" on configuring your single gaming monitor.
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... for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the monitor so the screen is perpendicular to your line of sight Feet are parallel to the floor Screen is perpendicular to your line of sight, and...
... for setting up a safe and comfortable work area and avoiding discomfort and strain: • Keep hands and arms parallel to the floor. • Adjust the monitor so the screen is perpendicular to your line of sight Feet are parallel to the floor Screen is perpendicular to your line of sight, and...
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... and light shining directly into your eyes. • Position the computer desk and monitor so you can use a pillow or cushion to the floor when you are positioned parallel to provide extra back support. 15 www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the...distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is at the same height and distance as the monitor. • Avoid focusing your eyes on your hands and arms are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is too...
... and light shining directly into your eyes. • Position the computer desk and monitor so you can use a pillow or cushion to the floor when you are positioned parallel to provide extra back support. 15 www.gateway.com Reducing eye strain Sunlight or bright indoor lighting should not reflect on the...distributes your weight evenly, and keeps your body relaxed. • Position your chair so the keyboard is at the same height and distance as the monitor. • Avoid focusing your eyes on your hands and arms are setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is too...
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CHAPTER4 Advanced Hardware Setup • Setting up dual video cards • Setting up multiple monitors • Setting up RAID 37
CHAPTER4 Advanced Hardware Setup • Setting up dual video cards • Setting up multiple monitors • Setting up RAID 37
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... panel by following the instructions in your computer and that both cards work as a single card, delivering ultra-high frame rates for single monitor 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 the SLI bridge cable is already installed. 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 49. 2 Verify that you have multiple SLI...
... panel by following the instructions in your computer and that both cards work as a single card, delivering ultra-high frame rates for single monitor 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 the SLI bridge cable is already installed. 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 49. 2 Verify that you have multiple SLI...
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If the Applications Shutdown Required message box opens, click Yes. Setting up multiple monitors, see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in your computer came with a high-end graphics card installed (number and type may vary), you that SLI is enabled. A ..., under 3D Settings, click Set SLI configuration. The Set SLI Configuration screen opens. 8 Click Enable SLI technology (recommended), then click Apply. To set up multiple monitors If your online User Guide. 40 CHAPTER 4: Advanced Hardware Setup 7 In the Select a Task list on the screen notifying you can connect multiple...
If the Applications Shutdown Required message box opens, click Yes. Setting up multiple monitors, see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in your computer came with a high-end graphics card installed (number and type may vary), you that SLI is enabled. A ..., under 3D Settings, click Set SLI configuration. The Set SLI Configuration screen opens. 8 Click Enable SLI technology (recommended), then click Apply. To set up multiple monitors If your online User Guide. 40 CHAPTER 4: Advanced Hardware Setup 7 In the Select a Task list on the screen notifying you can connect multiple...
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...screen is made of specially coated glass and can of the mouse with the cloth. • To clean a CRT monitor, use a soft cloth and water to clean the monitor screen. Cleaning the mouse If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer screen or becomes difficult to remove ...mouse: • Wipe the bottom of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. www.gateway.com Cleaning the keyboard You should occasionally clean the keyboard to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. To clean the keyboard...
...screen is made of specially coated glass and can of the mouse with the cloth. • To clean a CRT monitor, use a soft cloth and water to clean the monitor screen. Cleaning the mouse If the mouse pointer begins moving erratically across the computer screen or becomes difficult to remove ...mouse: • Wipe the bottom of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. www.gateway.com Cleaning the keyboard You should occasionally clean the keyboard to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. To clean the keyboard...
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It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 89 To fix the problem, click on the Internet. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to open BigFix. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix may be installed on your computer for problems and conflicts. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. BigFix monitors your computer.
It automatically gathers information about BigFix, click Help, then click Tutorial. 89 To fix the problem, click on the Internet. To start BigFix: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. 2 To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from BigFix sites on that icon to open BigFix. www.gateway.com Using BigFix BigFix may be installed on your computer for problems and conflicts. Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. BigFix monitors your computer.
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www.gateway.com Display See "Monitor" on page 103. Make sure that the other end is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your network. 105 Most routers have lights that the ...
www.gateway.com Display See "Monitor" on page 103. Make sure that the other end is plugged into the Ethernet jack on your network. 105 Most routers have lights that the ...
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..., digital cable, and satellite usually provide better quality than an antenna. 110 The video displayed from Media Center is only as good as the monitor type, quality of the video source, type of connection used, quality of video cables, display device screen resolution, size of TV, age of... at www.gateway.com. Help For more information about Windows Media Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. Media Center This section only covers problems relating to drain it again. Other types of the video signal coming into the computer has an affect on computer monitors. Type the...
..., digital cable, and satellite usually provide better quality than an antenna. 110 The video displayed from Media Center is only as good as the monitor type, quality of the video source, type of connection used, quality of video cables, display device screen resolution, size of TV, age of... at www.gateway.com. Help For more information about Windows Media Center, click Start, then click Help and Support. Media Center This section only covers problems relating to drain it again. Other types of the video signal coming into the computer has an affect on computer monitors. Type the...
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... small display devices do not have a VGA port. • S-Video-If your online User Guide. • Size of display device-Small computer monitors for standard computer applications are designed to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. Many TVs do not make static white backgrounds with black ...a TV, you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. However, the connection type has an affect on a newer model TV. 111 www.gateway.com • Type of connection used-You can lower video quality. • Screen resolution-Many TVs cannot display the high resolution that can cause problems...
... small display devices do not have a VGA port. • S-Video-If your online User Guide. • Size of display device-Small computer monitors for standard computer applications are designed to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. Many TVs do not make static white backgrounds with black ...a TV, you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. However, the connection type has an affect on a newer model TV. 111 www.gateway.com • Type of connection used-You can lower video quality. • Screen resolution-Many TVs cannot display the high resolution that can cause problems...
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... quality image, especially when viewing and using the computer functions. For more information, see the Gateway support Web site at www.gateway.com or see the Gateway support Web site at www.gateway.com. You need to configure your eyes. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting • Type of TV (interlaced...the even lines. You need to burn programs that were recorded with your computer to a DVD using . For more information, see the monitor's user guide. Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. Interlaced video displays a video frame with Media Center itself....
... quality image, especially when viewing and using the computer functions. For more information, see the Gateway support Web site at www.gateway.com or see the Gateway support Web site at www.gateway.com. You need to configure your eyes. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting • Type of TV (interlaced...the even lines. You need to burn programs that were recorded with your computer to a DVD using . For more information, see the monitor's user guide. Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. Interlaced video displays a video frame with Media Center itself....
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...dials and connects When your online User Guide. 117 To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Monitor The screen resolution is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. The modem is... modem, it begins handshaking. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. www.gateway.com 6 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. Help For more information, see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in the Search...
...dials and connects When your online User Guide. 117 To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. Monitor The screen resolution is a digital "getting acquainted" conversation between the two modems that establishes connection speeds and communication protocols. The modem is... modem, it begins handshaking. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. www.gateway.com 6 Click the Diagnostic tab, then click Query Modem. Help For more information, see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in the Search...
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...that the mouse port works. 118 Type the phrase screen resolution in and turned on your computer. • Connect an external monitor that you know works to your monitor and video card documentation. Help For more information, see your computer. • Reinstall the device driver. The color is ... brightness and contrast controls to the center position. • Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. • Make sure that the monitor is not uniform • Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about color uniformity. If the...
...that the mouse port works. 118 Type the phrase screen resolution in and turned on your computer. • Connect an external monitor that you know works to your monitor and video card documentation. Help For more information, see your computer. • Reinstall the device driver. The color is ... brightness and contrast controls to the center position. • Check the cable for bent or damaged pins. • Make sure that the monitor is not uniform • Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about color uniformity. If the...
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...that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Compliance accessories: The accessories associated with the same or equivalent type recommended by Gateway. If this equipment are followed. • The system was dropped or the cabinet is connected. Dispose of batteries according to... system. • The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is damaged. • The system performance changes. Replace the battery with this equipment does cause interference to correct the interference...
...that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Compliance accessories: The accessories associated with the same or equivalent type recommended by Gateway. If this equipment are followed. • The system was dropped or the cabinet is connected. Dispose of batteries according to... system. • The system does not operate properly when the operating instructions are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is damaged. • The system performance changes. Replace the battery with this equipment does cause interference to correct the interference...
