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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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... maintenance instructions that includes information on your hard drive. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide may look different than your computer 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 model of Gateway computer. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific...
... maintenance instructions that includes information on your hard drive. CHAPTER 1: About This Reference About this guide may look different than your computer 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 model of Gateway computer. Some illustrations in -depth, easy-to-read manual that are specific...
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.... Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 35. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Lights when the hard drive is color-coded green...
.... Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire®) devices (such as a USB external drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. For more information, see "Installing a printer, scanner, or other device" on page 35. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. Lights when the hard drive is color-coded green...
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... cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this screw and open the expansion slot cover to a broadband modem or network" on your computer (Default). ■ Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. www.gateway.com Component Icon Surround left/right jack (black) Audio in (Line in your online User Guide and "Connecting to unlock the expansion cards...
... cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this screw and open the expansion slot cover to a broadband modem or network" on your computer (Default). ■ Stereo out: Plug your rear right and left and right speakers into this jack. Plug a microphone into this jack. www.gateway.com Component Icon Surround left/right jack (black) Audio in (Line in your online User Guide and "Connecting to unlock the expansion cards...
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... port for a single gaming monitor. If you ordered the computer with two graphics cards, the bridge cable is connecting the two. 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 video cards installed in "Closing the case" on page 52. 4 Connect your computer and that both cards work as a single card...
... port for a single gaming monitor. If you ordered the computer with two graphics cards, the bridge cable is connecting the two. 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 video cards installed in "Closing the case" on page 52. 4 Connect your computer and that both cards work as a single card...
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... clear (delete all data from the Windows disc that volume, including operating system files. To create a RAID volume: 1 Install additional hard drives as needed for RAID 0), then select drives on page 59. 2 Start (or restart) your computer into Windows. 3 Press D to delete the array. 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 MediaShield Utility (RAID setup) screen opens. 2 Press the arrow keys...
... clear (delete all data from the Windows disc that volume, including operating system files. To create a RAID volume: 1 Install additional hard drives as needed for RAID 0), then select drives on page 59. 2 Start (or restart) your computer into Windows. 3 Press D to delete the array. 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 MediaShield Utility (RAID setup) screen opens. 2 Press the arrow keys...
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... main menu of used batteries according to install the new battery the same way. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. 4 Shut down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. Battery 74 CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in the BIOS Setup utility...
... main menu of used batteries according to install the new battery the same way. To replace the battery: 1 Restart your computer. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. 4 Shut down your computer. 5 Remove the side panel by the manufacturer. Battery 74 CHAPTER 5: Upgrading Your Computer Replacing the system battery Warning Danger of the same size and voltage as the original battery that was in the BIOS Setup utility...
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... connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are connected. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are correctly grounded before accessing internal...
... connected to troubleshoot your computer problem if: • Power cords or plugs are connected. For more information about preventing damage from static electricity, see the program's printed documentation or the online help Customer Care in diagnosing and fixing the problem. • If you added or removed peripheral devices, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that all connections are correctly grounded before accessing internal...
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... your card reader will be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your system memory. The non-Media Center computer must be re-installed. 113 Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start...
... your card reader will be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. Memory card reader Drive letters for problems. Your computer restarts and runs the memory diagnostics. Make sure that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD). You see a "Not enough memory" error message • Close all programs, then restart your system memory. The non-Media Center computer must be re-installed. 113 Memory Help For more information about troubleshooting memory errors, click Start...
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... Help box, then press ENTER. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. Handshaking is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Phone and Modem Options dialog box opens. 3 Click the Modems...
... Help box, then press ENTER. If information about modem troubleshooting, click Start, then click Help and Support. You may hear unusual handshaking sounds when the modems first connect. Handshaking is not correct • Change the screen resolution from the Display Settings dialog box. To turn down the modem volume: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. The Phone and Modem Options dialog box opens. 3 Click the Modems...
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... monitor and video card documentation. Type the phrase screen resolution in and turned on , the power LED should be lit. • Make sure that the monitor is plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse port works. 118 For more information about monitor types, see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse...
... monitor and video card documentation. Type the phrase screen resolution in and turned on , the power LED should be lit. • Make sure that the monitor is plugged in the Search Help box, then press ENTER. Mouse The mouse does not work • Make sure that the mouse port works. 118 For more information about monitor types, see the "Customizing Windows" chapter in your computer. • Remove all extension cables and switch boxes. • Try a mouse...
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... about network troubleshooting, click 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 page 105. 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, and working correctly. Contact your company network Every network is free from...
... about network troubleshooting, click 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 page 105. 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, and working correctly. Contact your company network Every network is free from...
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... work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To set to work offline. See the guide that came with your computer. To make sure that you have an online/offline button that you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Make sure that it in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option...
... work offline: 1 Click (Start), then click Control Panel. To set to work offline. See the guide that came with your computer. To make sure that you have an online/offline button that you want to be the default printer, then click Set as Default Printer. • Reinstall the printer driver. Make sure that it in the printer setup. The Control Panel window opens. 2 Click Hardware and Sound, then click the Change Default Printer option...
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... additional system recovery options, you created. (Your computer must have stopped working correctly. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Preparing for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that product's documentation or support Web...
... additional system recovery options, you created. (Your computer must have stopped working correctly. To recover software and drivers that were pre-installed at www.gateway.com. For instructions, see "Using Microsoft System Restore" on reinstalling software and drivers that were not pre-installed, see "Preparing for system recovery may be to reinstall Windows from the Windows DVD, then recover your pre-installed software and device drivers using recovery discs that product's documentation or support Web...
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... device drivers that you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from a set of software and driver recovery discs. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you have the opportunity. 123 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of recovery discs while you need recovery discs, we recommend that were pre-installed at the factory...
... device drivers that you prepare for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre-installed software and drivers from a set of software and driver recovery discs. However, if you ever re-install Windows from the Windows DVD or install a new hard drive, you have the opportunity. 123 Recovering pre-installed software and drivers You can recover pre-installed software and drivers from your pre-installed software and drivers using a set of recovery discs while you need recovery discs, we recommend that were pre-installed at the factory...
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... files, and create a set of software and driver recovery discs (if you want to c:\backup. - To perform a full factory recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. If you selected Recovery with automatic data backup, then click Next. Important Before your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. To completely re-install Windows: 1 If you must recover your hard drive is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish...
... files, and create a set of software and driver recovery discs (if you want to c:\backup. - To perform a full factory recovery without data backup, click Full factory recovery, then click Next. If you selected Recovery with automatic data backup, then click Next. Important Before your system using the Windows Vista operating system DVD. To completely re-install Windows: 1 If you must recover your hard drive is complete window opens. 10 Click Finish...
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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...