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... Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack ...power cord and the modem and network cables. To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care ...
... Audio left jack (optional) Audio right jack (optional) USB ports S/PDIF jack Microphone jack Headphone jack Wireless antenna connectors (optional) Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Integrated monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack ...power cord and the modem and network cables. To access these guides, click (Start), All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. CHECK GATEWAY SUPPORT. SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER FRONT (may vary with options) BACK (may vary from power fluctuations, use a Customer Care ...
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... a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40...
... a printer, scanner, or other device 32 Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 33 Preventing static electricity discharge 34 Opening the case 34 Removing the side panel 35 Removing the front bezel 35 Closing the case 37 Replacing the front bezel 37 Replacing the side panel 37 Replacing the color panel 38 Installing memory 40...
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...preset at the factory. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Headphone/front speaker jack USB ports S/PDIF jack (optional) Mic jack Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack ...Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network antenna (optional) Wireless network antenna connectors ...
...preset at the factory. Voltage switch Power connector PS/2 keyboard port Headphone/front speaker jack USB ports S/PDIF jack (optional) Mic jack Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack ...Audio in/side speaker jack Case cover thumbscrew Video card (optional) Audio card (optional) TV tuner card (optional) Wireless network antenna (optional) Wireless network antenna connectors ...
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...sound. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this antenna to your front left and right speakers into this jack. www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront... speakers jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) ...
...sound. Plug a VGA (blue connector) monitor cable into this antenna to your front left and right speakers into this jack. www.gateway.com Component Icon USB ports S/PDIF output jack (optional) Microphone jack (pink plug) Headphone/analog speakers jack (green plug) -ORFront... speakers jack Wireless network antenna (optional) and connectors Case cover thumbscrew PS/2 mouse port Monitor (VGA) port IEEE 1394 port Ethernet (network) jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) (optional) ...
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CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system battery • Replacing the system board 33
CHAPTER4 Upgrading Your Computer • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel • Installing memory • Adding or replacing an optical disc drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system battery • Replacing the system board 33
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... also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their metal mounting brackets. Before opening the case. Do not lay components on the cards. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the ...part of your computer. • Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer Preventing static electricity ...
... also known as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing foam. • Remove components from their metal mounting brackets. Before opening the case. Do not lay components on the cards. Never slide expansion cards or components over any object into the vent holes of the ...part of your computer. • Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord and modem and network cables before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines: • Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer Preventing static electricity ...
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... of your computer, then pull the panel away from your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. www.gateway.com Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 35 Removing the side panel Warning To avoid...
... of your computer, then pull the panel away from your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. www.gateway.com Opening the case Your computer case provides easy access to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. 35 Removing the side panel Warning To avoid...
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Tabs 2 Swing the left side of the bezel in to insert the release tabs on the left side of the bezel into the slots on the left side of the computer. 3 Press the left side of the bezel firmly until the release tabs snap into the slots on the right side of the computer. www.gateway.com Closing the case Replacing the front bezel To replace the front bezel: 1 Slide the tabs on the right side of the bezel into place. 37
Tabs 2 Swing the left side of the bezel in to insert the release tabs on the left side of the bezel into the slots on the left side of the computer. 3 Press the left side of the bezel firmly until the release tabs snap into the slots on the right side of the computer. www.gateway.com Closing the case Replacing the front bezel To replace the front bezel: 1 Slide the tabs on the right side of the bezel into place. 37
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To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on your system board. 4 If you install the correct type of memory module for your computer on page 35. 2 For more stability, place your computer. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the...
To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Find the memory module banks on your system board. 4 If you install the correct type of memory module for your computer on page 35. 2 For more stability, place your computer. www.gateway.com Installing memory When you upgrade the...
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... computer until it clicks into place. 9 Reinstall the bezel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 37. 10 Reinstall the computer case's side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 46
... computer until it clicks into place. 9 Reinstall the bezel by following the instructions in "Replacing the front bezel" on page 37. 10 Reinstall the computer case's side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 37. 46
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... tabs Slots on page 93. If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from the system board. 49 To avoid scratching the case, place it on the inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 11 Connect the drive cables. To replace the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove... 37. 13 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 14 Turn on its side. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your system" on inside of case 10 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the...
... tabs Slots on page 93. If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from the system board. 49 To avoid scratching the case, place it on the inside of the case, then slide the cage into the system board. 11 Connect the drive cables. To replace the heat sink and processor: 1 Remove... 37. 13 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 14 Turn on its side. www.gateway.com 9 Line up the tabs on the right side of the cage with your system" on inside of case 10 Tighten the cage thumbscrew, then plug the hard drive cage fan cable back into the...
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... scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. Caution Any custom BIOS settings you remove the system battery. Battery release tab 8 Push the battery release tab. www.gateway.com To replace...
... scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 7 Locate the old battery on its orientation. Important Your computer's battery location may vary from the utility. Caution Any custom BIOS settings you remove the system battery. Battery release tab 8 Push the battery release tab. www.gateway.com To replace...
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www.gateway.com 6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on the screw holes in the case, then secure it into the case with the screws. 9 If your replacement system board does not include a processor remove the processor ... new system board by following the directions in the same procedure. 10 Slide the power supply back into the case, then install the four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you ...
www.gateway.com 6 Remove the eight system board screws. Screws Screws 7 Lift the system board up and out of the case. 8 Align the new system board on the screw holes in the case, then secure it into the case with the screws. 9 If your replacement system board does not include a processor remove the processor ... new system board by following the directions in the same procedure. 10 Slide the power supply back into the case, then install the four screws to secure the power supply to the case. 11 Connect all power and data cables using your notes from Step 4. 12 Reinstall any memory modules you ...
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Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58
Maintenance task Weekly Monthly When needed Check for viruses X X X Run Windows Update X X Manage hard drive space X Clean up hard drives X X Scan hard drive for errors X X Defragment hard drive X X Back up a regular maintenance schedule. CHAPTER 5: Maintaining Your Computer Setting up a maintenance schedule Use the following table to set up files X X X Clean computer case and X peripheral devices 58
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..., resulting in the original packaging materials. • Keep your computer away from your warranty. The case, although strong, is not covered by your computer. The case can melt or warp in expensive repairs that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic... fields. Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms and can result in high temperatures. If these slots are not covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. www.gateway...
..., resulting in the original packaging materials. • Keep your computer away from your warranty. The case, although strong, is not covered by your computer. The case can melt or warp in expensive repairs that you . • Keep all liquids away from magnetic... fields. Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms and can result in high temperatures. If these slots are not covered under a standard warranty. • Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. www.gateway...
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... to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. Do not use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on the case, so keep your computer performing at its best. With your computer turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with a narrow, straw...
... to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys. Do not use household abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on the case, so keep your computer performing at its best. With your computer turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with a narrow, straw...
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... • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and an AC power outlet and that the power outlet is supplying power. • If you are secure. ..., write down the exact message. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on page 34. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and ...
... • Power cords or plugs are damaged • Liquid has been spilled into your computer • Your computer was dropped • The case was damaged Instead, unplug your computer and an AC power outlet and that the power outlet is supplying power. • If you are secure. ..., write down the exact message. First steps If you have problems with your computer, try these safety guidelines: Warning Never open your computer case while your computer is turned on page 34. Type the keyword/phrase troubleshooting in a program, see "Preventing static electricity discharge" on and ...
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... N should be the same for all computers on your network. The first N should be 192.168.N.N where N is a number you assign between 0 and 254. www.gateway.com Ethernet You cannot see the other network device. • Make sure that all computers are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. •... with your router. • If you assigned IP addresses to the computers, make sure that all computers have lights that all computers on your computer case, see "Opening the...
... N should be the same for all computers on your network. The first N should be 192.168.N.N where N is a number you assign between 0 and 254. www.gateway.com Ethernet You cannot see the other network device. • Make sure that all computers are plugged into a powered electrical outlet and turned on. •... with your router. • If you assigned IP addresses to the computers, make sure that all computers have lights that all computers on your computer case, see "Opening the...
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... these discs do ? You should create a set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case you should create your computer, you need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your computer must have the...for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre...
... these discs do ? You should create a set of discs for recovering your pre-installed software and device drivers, in case you should create your computer, you need to use them later for a complete system recovery. (Your computer must have the...for recovering pre-installed software and drivers: 1 Click (Start), All Programs, Gateway Recovery Center, then click Gateway Recovery Center. The Gateway Recovery Center opens. 2 Click Applications and drivers external media, then click Next. www.gateway.com Preparing for software and device driver recovery You can usually recover your pre...
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... Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 100 In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support...
... Microsoft System Restore: 1 Click (Start), Control Panel, System and Maintenance, then click Backup and Restore Center. The Backup and Restore Center opens. 100 In most cases of hard-to-resolve software problems, you install software or device drivers. To restore using Microsoft System Restore, click Start, then click Help and Support...
