Gateway GT5238E Support Question
Gateway GT5238E Support Question
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Question posted by wandrews54 on August 4th, 2014
Need To Upgrade The Processor For More Power Suggestion Please
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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on August 4th, 2014 1:02 PM
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You will likely need to buy a new motherboard because the motherboard in this computer won't let you upgrade the CPU.
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8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 3
... guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8
2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9
Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15
Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of... computer 21 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 21 Protecting from power source problems 22 Checking the voltage selection 22
Starting your computer 23 ...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 16
DVD/CD drive
USB port (optional)
DVD/CD drive (optional)
Diskette drive (optional)
Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator
Microphone jack Headphone jack
Hard drive indicator
USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional)
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www.gateway.com Important
Your computer hardware options and ...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 23
... storage devices to you want to keep your computer running temporarily during a total power failure. Storage Devices If you need additional storage space or you computer.
Uninterruptible power supplies A standby, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) protects your computer from data loss during a power failure so you can save your work and shut down your files, you...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 29
... is running at times to the correct voltage position.
Both the system fan and processor can run at different speeds at high speed and a decrease in variable speed fan.... See the setup poster. 2 Turn on -screen instructions
to your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. Voltage selection
switch
Starting your computer
To start your computer:
1 Connect the cables...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 36
...Configuring the audio jacks
If the back of the speakers. -OR- This means that they are using hardware controls:
■ If you need to the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel.
If your computer. Use the mute and volume control buttons on..., the blue jack on the front of your computer has five audio jacks, they can be used , see "Desktop PC Back" on page 12.
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 52
... may need to drip any components.
With your computer turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the wall outlets.
To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord ... the program has finished, click Finish.
Always turn the keyboard upside down your computer, the power turns off your computer and other parts of dust. Do not use it .
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www...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 62
Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears.
10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in "Replacing the side panel" on
page 53.
7 Return your computer to its upright position.
8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord.
9 Turn on your computer is secure, you hear a click.
6 Replace the side panel...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 81
... the printer online.
■ Check the cable for bent or broken pins.
■ If the printer you may need to press.
■ Make sure that the power cable is plugged into an AC power source.
Many printers have an online/offline button that you want to be the default printer, then click
Set...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 105
... and supporting structure, grounding of the local telecommunications company.
Should the unit ever need servicing, contact an authorized service location. Warning
Use of controls or adjustments or ... or alterations made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by means of the power utility, telephone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are classified...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 107
... In some cases, your "end of life" product may be glad to help , we suggest that you practice other environmentally friendly actions by understanding and using the energy-saving features of this...end of life" product properly. Finally, we can reduce the amount of natural resources needed to produce electrical and electronic equipment, minimize the use of our natural resources, Gateway provides...
8511050 - Gateway Computer User Guide - Page 111
... (ESD) 50 entering
IP address 86 subnet mask 86 ergonomics 20 eSupport using 3 Ethernet connecting 31 equipment needed 83 example 83 installing cards 84 installing drivers 84 jack 31 Ethernet jack 13 Ethernet network creating 84 external... Caps Lock 27 hard drive 11 Num Lock 27 numeric keypad 27 power 11 Scroll Lock 27
inkjet printer 16 installing
battery 57 devices 32
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8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX Case) - Page 3
... memory card reader 20 Adding or replacing a hard drive 21 Replacing the front fan 25 Replacing the rear fan 26 Replacing the power supply 27 Replacing the heat sink and processor 28 Replacing the I/O board 30 Adding or replacing an expansion card 31 Replacing the system board 32
Chapter 4: Configuring Drives for...
8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX Case) - Page 17
... • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the front fan • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink and processor • Replacing the I/O board • Adding or replacing an expansion card • Replacing the system board
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8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX Case) - Page 22
...com
8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord.
9 Turn on the system...the settings in your computer is incorrectly replaced. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears.
10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (... utility opens.
3 Write down all the values in Category view).
You will need to install the new battery the same way.
8 Push the battery release tab...
8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX Case) - Page 23
... will reconnect the cables after you wrote down in
Step 3. 15 Save all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer. 13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 14 In the BIOS Setup... and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive
Tips & Tricks
You need a Phillips screwdriver to be the same.
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Important
The color and shape of your replacement drive's front...
8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX Case) - Page 30
... the instructions in "Replacing the side
panel" on page 16. 7 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 8 Turn on your computer.
26 CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics
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Replacing the rear fan
Tips & Tricks
You need a Phillips screwdriver to the system board. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in...
8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX Case) - Page 31
... the case, then install the three screws to secure the power supply to your notes from Step 2.
7 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 16.
27 www.gateway.com
Replacing the power supply
Replacing the power supply
Tips & Tricks
You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the...
8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX Case) - Page 32
To replace the heat sink and processor:
1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 14.
2 For more stability, place your ...fan cable from the system board, then remove it on its side. CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics
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Replacing the heat sink and processor
Tips & Tricks
You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the heat sink.
8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX Case) - Page 38
... seven system board screws. CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics
www.gateway.com 10 Remove the three screws that secure the power supply to Step 21.
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Screws
Screws
13 Lift the system board up and out of your computer, then... the screws. 15 If your replacement system board does not include a processor, go to
Step 16. -ORIf your replacement system board includes a processor, go to your computer.
8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX Case) - Page 39
Screws
Screws
17 Release the processor from Step 9. 23 Install the memory you removed previously. 24 Connect the fan cable to the case. 22 Connect the power and data cables using your notes from the... surface of the heat sink (the side with Pin 1 on the processor socket (indicated by the absence of a pin hole in the processor socket), then return the lever to its locked position. 20 Place the...
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