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Because each operating system operates differently, it is best to reference your operating system documentation for specific instructions on what to do after the system boots.

The following operating systems run on the system but do not support the system’s multiprocessing capabilities:

•Microsoft Windows® 95

•NeXTStep OS 3.3

•Novell NetWare 3.1x and 4.x

If you are unsure whether or not your application or operating system supports SMP, contact the product manufacturer.

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Contents

Gateway ALR 8300 User’s Guide Page Contents Maintaining the hard drive Cleaning the keyboard Cleaning the computer and monitor cases Appendix Industry Canada notice Preface Conventions used in this guide Safety instructions Page Additional information sources The Gateway Support Center Getting Started Before You begin Setting up the system Inspecting the contents Setting up the server To Connect Peripherals Starting the system Quick check Looking things over Verifying your configuration Troubleshooting guidelines System Features Basic features Front panel Buttons Internal 3.5-inchdrive bay LED indicators 5.25-inchdrive bays Bezel doors and keylock RAID bay backplane 3.5-InchLVD SCA drive bays 3.5-inchdiskette drive Rear panel Power supplies Power supply status lights Voltage selector switches AC power-inconnectors Fans Chassis keylock Expansion slot cover plates I/O ports Operating systems Page Maintaining and Cleaning Your System Maintaining the system Maintaining the hard drive Using ScanDisk To Start ScanDisk Using Disk Defragmenter To Run Disk Defragmenter Computer Virus notice To Prevent Virus Infection Cleaning the system Cleaning the mouse To Clean the Mouse Cleaning the keyboard Cleaning the monitor screen Cleaning the computer and monitor cases Page Appendix Acronyms and abbreviations EPP ESD FAT IDE I/O PIC PIO PnP POST PS/2 USB VAC VGA VRM Terms and definitions Disk Diskette - A removable disk, also called a floppy Hard drive I/O Operating system Refresh rate Resolution Page FCC notice Industry Canada notice CE notice VCCI notice Australia/New Zealand notice Index Page Page supported 8 rear panel features 12 illustration regulatory compliance statements 34 reset button safety guidelines safety, closing the bezel doors