Gateway GM5472 Support Question
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Question posted by Anonymous-55720 on April 4th, 2012
What Can I Upgrade In This Computer And How Much Can I Upgrade Of It.
What is the largest processor I canpour in it. What is the largest ram I can put in it. What is the largest videcard I can put in it. I want tocompletely upgrade this computer
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8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista - Page 4
...the time, check the latest news, or view a favorite photo
This is the Windows desktop. Drag items to the Recycle Bin to delete them
Add icons of your own
Use Gadgets... to turn off your computer
4
For more information about Windows, see on your computer's configuration.
The desktop includes a taskbar, Start button ( ), and Recycle Bin icon. we do Windows
After you start your ...
8511854 - Gateway Starter Guide for Windows Vista - Page 9
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• User guide-For clear, yet comprehensive, information on everything from basic definitions to learn more complex tasks, see the User Guide installed on your desktop or notebook computer. You can trust, talk to people who know if it .
9 To start BigFix, click (Start), All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click...
8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windows Vista) - Page 3
... a topic 3 Getting help for Windows Media Center 3 Using online help 4 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 4
Chapter 2: Using Windows Vista 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 9 Creating folders 10 Copying and moving files and folders 10 Deleting...
8511856 - Gateway User Guide (for desktop computers with Windows Vista) - Page 11
CHAPTER 2
Using Windows Vista
• Using the Windows desktop • Working with files and folders • Searching for files • Working with documents • Shortcuts
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8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case) - Page 4
Contents
Chapter 4: Upgrading Your Computer 29
Preventing static electricity discharge 30 Opening the case 31
... optical disc drive 39 Replacing the memory card reader 41 Adding or replacing a hard drive 43 Replacing the heat sink and processor 45 Adding or replacing an expansion card 47 Replacing the system battery 49 Replacing the system board 51
Chapter 5: Maintaining Your Computer...
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case) - Page 35
CHAPTER4
Upgrading Your Computer
• Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Replacing the color panel •... 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 board
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8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case) - Page 36
... opening the computer case, follow these guidelines:
• Avoid static-causing surfaces such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). Do not lay components on the cards. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer
Preventing static electricity discharge
Warning
To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer. • Touch a bare metal...
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case) - Page 38
Tabs
32 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer
Removing the front bezel
To remove the front bezel:
1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in
"Removing the side panel" on page 31.
2 Press the three bezel retention tabs, then swing the left
side of the bezel away from the computer and remove it.
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case) - Page 40
... bezel" on page 32.
1 Find the panel release lever inside the front bezel's
lower vent opening, then slide the lever to the left.
34
CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer
Replacing the side panel
To replace the side panel:
1 Make sure that all of the
side panel, then reconnect the cables and power...
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case) - Page 42
... right. You should press the two points against the front bezel, slide the panel release lever back to engage the panel's internal locking tabs.
CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer
4 Slide the tabs of the new color panel up into place. The color panel is the sound of the panel's internal locking tabs...
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case) - Page 43
... module bank, gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory module and remove it. - www.gateway.com
Installing memory
When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of the memory module bank.
37 Your computer uses DIMM memory.
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case) - Page 44
....
6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in your computer is displayed.
38 Windows starts and the
Windows desktop appears.
10 Click (Start), right-click Computer, then click
Properties. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer
5 Align the notches on the new DIMM with the notches
on your computer. The tabs on the sides...
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case) - Page 46
... the front bezel" on page 33.
11 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in
"Replacing the side panel" on page 34.
40 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer
6 Remove the two drive retention screws.
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case) - Page 48
CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer
5 Unplug the cable from the back of the card reader, then
slide the card reader toward the front of your computer.
6 Slide the ...
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case) - Page 50
...
to be removed.)
5 Remove the hard drive cage from the computer.
6 If you removed
previously or mounting screws provided with your new drive.
44 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer
4 Loosen the captive thumbscrew that
secure the hard drive to the hard drive cage, then slide the old hard drive out of the...
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case) - Page 52
Make
sure that secure the heat sink
and fan assembly to their locked position.
46 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer
4 Loosen the four captive screws that Pin 1 on the processor (indicated by the absence of a pin hole in the processor socket), then return the retention bracket and lever to the system board, then remove the...
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case) - Page 54
... the card sideways.
6 If you are replacing an expansion card, remove the old
card. Caution
Do not touch the contacts on page 34.
48 CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer
4 If you have added a new expansion card, connect its cables according to its user guide.
7 Press the card retention lever back into the...
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case) - Page 56
... up (usually the side that you
wrote down in Step 3.
15 Save all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on its orientation. CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer
5 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in
"Removing the side panel" on page 31.
6 For more stability, place your computer on...
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case) - Page 58
CHAPTER 4: Upgrading Your Computer
9 If your replacement system board does not include a
processor remove the processor from the old system board by following the directions in "Replacing the heat sink and processor" on page 45, then install it and the heat sink into the new system board by following the directions in the same procedure...
8512041 - Gateway Hardware Reference Guide (5-bay uATX Case) - Page 97
... for system recovery may also involve re-installing some or all of software and driver recovery discs as soon as possible. Gateway provides everything you upgrade or exchange your hard drive, or if your hard drive is completely erased or corrupted, your system under most conditions. Type sound troubleshooter in the...
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