Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
First steps
Try these steps first before going to the following sections:
■Make sure that the power cord is connected to your server and an AC outlet and that the AC outlet is supplying power.
■If you use a UPS, make sure that it is turned on and is rated to handle the power required by your server.
■If you added or removed server components before the problem started, review the installation procedures you performed and make sure that you followed each instruction. You may need to remove the device, uninstall the device’s software, then reinstall the device.
■If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message before calling Gateway Technical Support.
■Restart your server, then press and hold F2 to open the BIOS Setup utility. Check your configuration settings.
■If an error occurs in a program, see its documentation or online help.
Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your server problem if:
■The power cord or plug is damaged
■Liquid has been spilled into your server
■Your server was dropped
■The case was damaged
Instead, unplug your server and contact a qualified computer technician.
Battery replacement
If you have problems after installing a new CMOS battery, try each of the following items, closing the case and restarting the server after each try:
■Restart your server, then press and hold F2 to open the BIOS Setup utility. Correct any discrepancies.
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