Gateway FX6800 Support Question
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Question posted by andrefesko on May 17th, 2017
Gateway Fx6800-01e Cmos Battery Replacement
When I boot my Gateway FX6800-01e I get a "CMOS Checksum Failure" message. According to one of my reference books this means that the CMOS battery needs to be replaced. I referred to the Hardware Reference Manual for this computer but the manual was not specific as to the battery's location on the motherboard. The manual provides a picture but the picture is not of the motherboard in my computer. Can anyone tell me where the CMOS battery is on my motherboard?
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Answer #1: Posted by andrefesko on May 17th, 2017 1:16 PM
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On the Gateway FX6800-01e the CMOS battery is located between the two PCI Express interface slots. The battery may not be visible if a large video card is installed blocking the view of the battery. The video card will have to be removed to gain access to the battery holder. Follow directions in Gateway's Hardware Reference Manual for removing the video card.
Answer #2: Posted by waelsaidani1 on May 17th, 2017 12:21 PM
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Restart your computer.
During the restart, press and hold the F1 key. The main
menu of the BIOS Setup utility opens.
Write down all the values in the menus and submenus,
then exit from the utility.
Shut down your computer.
Remove the side panel by following the instructions in
"Removing the side panel" on page 45
For more stability, place your computer on its side. To
avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other
non-abrasive surface
Locate the old battery on the system board and note
its orientation. You will need to install the new battery
the same way.
Push the battery release tab. The battery pops out of
the socket.
Make sure that the positive (+) side of the new battery
is facing up, then press the battery into the socket until
it snaps into place.
Return your computer to its upright position.
Replace the side panel by following the instructions in
"Replacing the side panel" on page 48
Reconnect all external cables and the power cord.
Turn on your computer.
Open the BIOS Setup utility.
In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you
wrote down in
Step
Save all your settings and exit the BIOS Setup utility
Related Gateway FX6800 Manual Pages
8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 3
... 1: Getting Help 1
Thank you for purchasing our computer 2 Using the Gateway Web site 2 Using Help and Support 2 Contacting Gateway 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 3
Chapter 2: Using Windows 5
Using the Windows desktop 6 Using the Start menu 7 Adding icons to the desktop 8 Identifying window items 8
Working with files and folders 9 Viewing drives...
8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 13
...the Search Help box, then press ENTER. You can start programs, open it.
7 If you the first level of the Windows desktop. To use the Start menu: Shortcut
Start ➧ All Programs ➧
1 Click (Start) on the lower left of menu... about the Windows Start menu, click Start, then click Help and Support. www.gateway.com
Using the Start menu
Help
For more using the Start menu.
8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 39
www.gateway.com
Building a music library
Use Windows Media Player to a music file. Editing track information
After you add a... Windows Media Player.
The new
track information appears in the Windows Media Player library.
33 You can add music tracks to your desktop to edit, then click Advanced Tag Editor. If you are having trouble playing a downloaded file, try downloading the file again.
...
8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 62
... Help and Support. You have to return your computer to Gateway so we can remember. These passwords are set up a ... leg of a desk or table. CHAPTER 6: Protecting your computer
Hardware security
Although you may be hard for someone else to guess. ... the programs that would be able to replace your computer with a call to your computer's Reference Guide. Startup and hard drive password
Use...
8513030 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 76
...as an extension of your desktop (increasing the size
of your desk.
10 Click OK. Changing system sounds
You can click and drag the "2" monitor icon to save your changes.
70 You can change system sounds:
1 Click (Start), Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, then under...it the same way the physical monitor is arranged on and logging off, window maximizing and minimizing, and error messages.
8513213 - FX Hardware Reference Guide - Page 5
www.gateway.com
Adding or replacing an expansion card 60
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . 63
Setting up a ... computer 78 Transferring files and settings automatically 78 Transferring files and settings manually 79
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting 81
Safety guidelines 82 Try these steps first 82 Error messages 83 Internet and networking 84
Internet 84 Modem (cable or DSL 85...
8513213 - FX Hardware Reference Guide - Page 55
Windows starts and the
Windows desktop appears.
10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click
Properties. OR If you are adding a DIMM to its upright position. 7 Replace the side panel by following ...cord. 9 Turn on
the memory module bank, then press the module firmly into the bank. www.gateway.com
4 If you are removing a DIMM from the memory module
bank, gently pull the plastic tabs...
8513213 - FX Hardware Reference Guide - Page 57
www.gateway.com
5 Remove the two drive retention screws.
Important
Make sure that the optical drive's screw ....
8 Reconnect the drive cables using your notes from Step 3,
or according to the manufacturer's instructions.
9 Replace the front bezel by following the instructions in
"Replacing the front bezel" on page 48.
10 Replace the side panels by following the instructions in the drive bay.
8513213 - FX Hardware Reference Guide - Page 59
www.gateway.com
3 Remove the thumbscrew that
secure the hard drive to the computer, then slide the hard drive cage out of the cage.
Hard drive screws
53 Hard drive cage thumbscrew
4 If you are replacing a drive, remove the screws that secures the hard drive
cage to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the computer.
8513213 - FX Hardware Reference Guide - Page 65
www.gateway.com
5 Slide the power supply and cables out of the computer. 6 Insert the new power supply and cables into the case,
then secure it to the case using the four Phillips screws you removed previously.
7 Reconnect the power supply cables using your notes
from Step 3.
8 Replace the side panels by following the instructions in
"Replacing the side panels" on page 48.
59
8513213 - FX Hardware Reference Guide - Page 67
... cause electrostatic damage to loosen it on its side. www.gateway.com
3 Open the expansion card cover.
4 For more stability, place your
notes from the PCI Express slot, press the card release lever before trying to reconnect the cables after you are replacing a card, disconnect any ) using your computer on a towel or...
8513213 - FX Hardware Reference Guide - Page 73
... becomes difficult to control precisely, cleaning the mouse will likely improve its accuracy. www.gateway.com
Cleaning the keyboard
You should occasionally clean the keyboard to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys.
2 If you may need to replace it. To clean the monitor:
• To clean an LCD flat panel monitor...
8513213 - FX Hardware Reference Guide - Page 95
For more information, see your online User Guide. www.gateway.com
Power
Your computer will not turn on
• Make sure that the power cord is...picture
• Make sure that the computer is not in a working device, such as a
monitor from cuts or
damage, and replace any damaged cables.
If the display does not work, either the computer's video card (if installed) is faulty or the on-...
8513213 - FX Hardware Reference Guide - Page 99
... "Insufficient disk space" error message
• Delete unnecessary files from the hard drive.
93 Caution
All deleted files will be lost when you know works to make sure that
the keyboard port works. www.gateway.com
Keyboard
The keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to replace it again.
Type file...
8513213 - FX Hardware Reference Guide - Page 119
... outlet on a different circuit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: • The power cord...small amount of batteries according to avoid eating and
drinking near your system.
• Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery on the system ...type recommended by Gateway. Dispose of electrical current still flows through the computer. www.gateway.com
•...
8513213 - FX Hardware Reference Guide - Page 124
... of life by ensuring that you need further assistance in recycling, reusing, or trading in your help you , "take it may contact us at www.gateway.com. The information in " for inaccurate information which may be glad to see if this manual. Due to continuing system improvements, Gateway is available in your "end of...
8513213 - FX Hardware Reference Guide - Page 129
... 25 playing 27 recording 28 troubleshooting 91
DVD drive adding 50 identifying 26 replacing 50 See also optical drive troubleshooting 91
E
electrostatic discharge (ESD) 44
ergonomics...fragmentation 73 front bezel
removing 47, 48 replacing 48 function keys 22
G
Gateway contact information 3 model number 3, 109 serial number 3, 109 Support 2
Gateway Recovery Center re-installing drivers 104 re-...
8513213 - FX Hardware Reference Guide - Page 131
www.gateway.com
installing 48 replacing 48 troubleshooting 96
memory card reader 7 inserting card 30 locating 6 memory card types supported 29 removing card 30 using 29
Memory Stick 29
microphone jack 7, ...
8513213 - FX Hardware Reference Guide - Page 132
...Resume 7 troubleshooting 89 turning off computer 19 turning on computer 18
power button 7
power supply replacing 58
printer installing 34 setting default 90 troubleshooting 90 USB port 7, 11
programs closing unresponsive ... 106 drivers 101, 104 programs 101, 104 software 101, 104 system 101 with Gateway Recovery Center 104 with Windows System Restore 105
re-installing defaults 106 drivers 101, 104...
8513213 - FX Hardware Reference Guide - Page 133
www.gateway.com
Restore 105
Resume mode 7
right-clicking 24
S
S/PDIF out 11
safety avoiding repetitive strain 16 general precautions... transferring 78, 79
shortcut menus accessing 24
shortcuts opening menu 24
shutting down computer 19, 20
side panel removing 45, 46 replacing 45, 46
sleep mode 19 using 19
SmartMedia 29
software
re-installing 101, 104
sound adjusting 31 controls 31 muting 31
speaker...
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