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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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... video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in 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 model of Gateway computer. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions...
... video settings • Using the Internet • Protecting your files • Playing and recording media • Networking To access your hard drive. Your User Guide is an in 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 model of Gateway computer. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions...
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... known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. This jack is turned on page 35. 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 powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these 6-pin IEEE 1394...
... known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this jack. This jack is turned on page 35. 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 powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into these 6-pin IEEE 1394...
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... about the Internet" in your online User Guide and "Connecting to unlock the expansion cards. Remove this port. Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Plug the cord from an amplifier or entertainment system into this jack. www.gateway.com Component Icon Surround left/right jack (black) Audio in (Line in) jack (blue) -ORSide speaker jack Ethernet (network) jack PS/2 mouse port Expansion slot cover thumbscrew Telephone jack (optional) Power connector Center/subwoofer...
... about the Internet" in your online User Guide and "Connecting to unlock the expansion cards. Remove this port. Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack. Plug the cord from an amplifier or entertainment system into this jack. www.gateway.com Component Icon Surround left/right jack (black) Audio in (Line in) jack (blue) -ORSide speaker jack Ethernet (network) jack PS/2 mouse port Expansion slot cover thumbscrew Telephone jack (optional) Power connector Center/subwoofer...
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... installed. SLI bridge cable 3 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Closing the case" on page 49. 2 Verify that you have multiple SLI video cards installed in "Opening the case" on page 52. 4 Connect your computer has two high-end graphics cards installed, you ordered the computer with two graphics cards, the bridge cable is connecting the two. To set up dual video cards If your monitor to the upper right DVI port...
... installed. SLI bridge cable 3 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Closing the case" on page 49. 2 Verify that you have multiple SLI video cards installed in "Opening the case" on page 52. 4 Connect your computer has two high-end graphics cards installed, you ordered the computer with two graphics cards, the bridge cable is connecting the two. To set up dual video cards If your monitor to the upper right DVI port...
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For instructions on installing hard drives, see "Adding or replacing a hard drive" on that all data from the Windows disc that no RAID has been defined yet. The MediaShield Utility (RAID setup) screen opens. 2 Press the arrow keys to highlight the RAID volume you can be able to start your computer. The Array Detail screen opens. Deleting a RAID volume Deleting a RAID volume deletes all files on page 59. 2 Start (or restart) your computer, then press...
For instructions on installing hard drives, see "Adding or replacing a hard drive" on that all data from the Windows disc that no RAID has been defined yet. The MediaShield Utility (RAID setup) screen opens. 2 Press the arrow keys to highlight the RAID volume you can be able to start your computer. The Array Detail screen opens. Deleting a RAID volume Deleting a RAID volume deletes all files on page 59. 2 Start (or restart) your computer, then press...
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... used batteries according to install the new battery the same way. You will need to local hazardous materials regulations. Dispose of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the illustration below. Use a battery of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel...
... used batteries according to install the new battery the same way. You will need to local hazardous materials regulations. Dispose of the BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Write down all the values in the menus and submenus, then exit from the illustration below. Use a battery of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel...
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... open your computer case while your computer is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you are correctly grounded before accessing internal...
... open your computer case while your computer is not full. • If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message. Help For more information about troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you are correctly grounded before accessing internal...
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Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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...
Type the phrase memory error in the system tray. To run the Memory Diagnostic Tool: • Click (Start), type Memory Diagnostic Tool, then press ENTER. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start, then click Help and Support. 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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..., or if you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. Monitor The screen resolution is noisy when it begins handshaking. Type the phrase modem troubleshooting in your modem tries to connect to close the Phone and Modem...
..., or if you get an error such as port already open or the modem has failed to respond, the modem did not pass diagnostics. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click Phone and Modem Options. Monitor The screen resolution is noisy when it begins handshaking. Type the phrase modem troubleshooting in your modem tries to connect to close the Phone and Modem...
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... contrast controls. • Change the screen settings. Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the monitor is plugged in correctly. • Shut down and restart your online User Guide. The text on your computer. • Connect an external monitor that you know works to make sure that the video cable is connected to the video port on the screen is working to your monitor and video card documentation. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should...
... contrast controls. • Change the screen settings. Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the monitor is plugged in correctly. • Shut down and restart your online User Guide. The text on your computer. • Connect an external monitor that you know works to make sure that the video cable is connected to the video port on the screen is working to your monitor and video card documentation. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should...
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... Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase network troubleshooting in your home, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 17 or "Ethernet" on it on , and working correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to a power outlet, turned on . • Make sure that CAPS LOCK is unique. www.gateway...
... Start, then click Help and Support. Type the phrase network troubleshooting in your home, see "Connecting to a broadband modem or network" on page 17 or "Ethernet" on it on , and working correctly. To test the outlet, plug a working device, such as a lamp, into a surge protector, make sure that the surge protector is connected securely to a power outlet, turned on . • Make sure that CAPS LOCK is unique. www.gateway...
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... full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to press. • Make sure that you may need to work offline. To make sure that you have an online/offline button that the power cable is online. See the guide that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the...
... full" error message • Make sure that the printer is not set to press. • Make sure that you may need to work offline. To make sure that you have an online/offline button that the power cable is online. See the guide that the printer is not set a default printer: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option under the...
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... of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive 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. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. If you need to its factory condition" on page 131. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on...
... of software or hardware have a DVD-compatible drive 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. Gateway provides everything was working correctly, the problem may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. If you need to its factory condition" on page 131. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on...
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... re-install your system, you need to need to recover software that did not come with your computer, you need to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you should create your hard drive. Caution Although you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can perform a partial recovery by using a set of recovery discs while...
... re-install your system, you need to need to recover software that did not come with your computer, you need to recover your pre-installed software and drivers using Gateway Recovery Center. Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you should create your hard drive. Caution Although you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can perform a partial recovery by using a set of recovery discs while...
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... the Windows DVD into one of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on or restart your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up files in c:\backup. Caution Continuing with automatic data backup, then click Next. Recovering your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. When recovery is...
... the Windows DVD into one of your computer's DVD-capable drives, then turn on or restart your computer's pre-installed software and device drivers. CHAPTER 7: Troubleshooting 8 To perform a recovery with data backup (recommended), click Recovery with the full factory recovery will be automatically backed up files in c:\backup. Caution Continuing with automatic data backup, then click Next. Recovering your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. When recovery is...
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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...