Troubleshooting

First stepsTry 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 surge protector or 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 Customer Care. For instructions, see “Telephone support” on page 102.

Restart your server, then open the BIOS Setup utility by pressing and holding F2 while your server restarts. Check your configuration settings.

When diagnosing problems, press the non-maskable interrupt (NMI) button with a straightened paper clip to put the server into a halt state. For the location of the button, see “Control panel” on page 2.

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 or Gateway Customer Care.

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 open the BIOS Setup utility by pressing and holding F2 while your server restarts. Correct any discrepancies.

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