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Gateway 955 manual Appendix A

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Page Page Contents 2 Setting Up Your Server1 Checking Out Your Gateway Server 3 Maintaining Your Server4 Installing Components Opening the BIOS Setup utilityUpdating the BIOS Resetting the BIOSC Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information Server SpecificationsBIOS Settings IndexPage Where drives, ports, jacks, and controls are located Where system board components are locatedChecking Out Your GatewayServer Read this chapter to learnControl panel FrontChapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Server Back BackInterior Power supplyProcessor Processor Fan module Power SCSI distribution backplane Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway ServerSystem board ConnectorsSystem board Getting Help Server Companion CDGateway Web site Telephone supportSetting UpServerYour Read this chapter to learn how to Use your server safelyInstall your server into a cabinet Start and turn off your server Set up your operating systemSetting up the hardware Chapter 2 Setting Up Your ServerProtecting from power source problems Protecting from power source problemsSurge protectors Line conditioners Uninterruptible power suppliesChapter 2 Setting Up Your Server Mounting your server into a cabinet Mounting your server into a cabinetChapter 2 Setting Up Your Server To mount your server in a cabinetScrews Screw Mounting your server into a cabinetScrew hole Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Server 5 Insert a small screw through the disk guide and tighten the screw. Attach the remaining disk guide to the other side of the serverMounting your server into a cabinet 7 Insert the slotted foot of a cabinet rail between each nut bar and post, then tighten the screwsChapter 2 Setting Up Your Server To install the front cover optional Installing the front coverMounting your server into a cabinet Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Server 4 Attach the remaining handle to the other side of the serverTo remove the server from a cabinet Removing the server from a cabinetMounting your server into a cabinet To start the server Starting your serverChapter 2 Setting Up Your Server When the power indicator isWhen the system fault indicator isUnderstanding the power-on self-test Turning off your serverTo turn off the server Chapter 2 Setting Up Your ServerSetting up the operating system Setting up the operating systemChapter 2 Setting Up Your Server Read this chapter to learn how to Care for your server MaintainingServerYourRecord the BIOS configuration Manage your server and network Caring for your server Cleaning your serverChapter 3 Maintaining Your Server Cleaning tips Cleaning the keyboardCleaning the screen Caring for your serverPreparing for system recovery Recording the BIOS configurationTo record your BIOS configuration 1 Print the appendix for “BIOS Settings” on pageSystem administration System administrationGateway Server Manager Server securityUsing BIOS security passwords To set the BIOS security passwordsTo remove a BIOS security password Chapter 3 Maintaining Your ServerUsing your Server Companion CD Using your Server Companion CDYou can use your Server Companion CD to Install hardware drivers Install programs View server documentationIdentifying your server To turn on the System ID indicatorChapter 3 Maintaining Your Server Updating the baseboard management controller firmware Updating the baseboard management controller firmwarePage Move the BMC Write Enable jumper back to pins Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on pageUpdating the baseboard management controller firmware Using the System Setup Utility Viewing FRU informationTo view the Field Replaceable Unit FRU information Chapter 3 Maintaining Your ServerSetting up remote access Setting up remote LAN accessTo set up remote LAN access Using the System Setup UtilityTo set up remote modem or serial access Setting up remote modem or serial accessChapter 3 Maintaining Your Server Using the System Setup Utility In the Access Mode list, click the remote access modeTo set up paging alerts Setting up paging alertsChapter 3 Maintaining Your Server Using the System Setup Utility To set up LAN alerts12 Click Options, then click Configure Event Actions 9 Click Options, then click Configure Event Actions Chapter 3 Maintaining Your ServerComponentsInstalling Preparing to install components Chapter 4 Installing ComponentsSelecting a place to work Gathering the tools you needPreventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity dischargeTo open the server Opening the server caseChapter 4 Installing Components Opening the server case 6 Lift the top panel away from the serverTo close the server case Closing the server caseChapter 4 Installing Components Installing drives Installing drivesReplacing the CD/diskette drive in the Flex Bay To replace the drive in the Flex BayChapter 4 Installing Components 3 While holding the locking handle, pull the drive out of the serverTo install a hot-swap hard drive into the Flex Bay Installing a hot-swap SCSI hard drive into the Flex BayInstalling drives Chapter 4 Installing Components 4 Insert the Flex Bay plug into the top left area of the front control panel. The Flex Bay plug comes in your server’s accessory boxInstalling drives 7 Press the lever closed to lock the drive into placeTo install a hard drive Installing a hard driveChapter 4 Installing Components Installing drives 3 Pull the tray straight out of the serverChapter 4 Installing Components 4 If you are replacing a hard drive, remove the four screws that secure the old hard drive to the drive tray, then remove the drive from the trayInstalling drives 7 Close the drive’s release leverInstalling memory Chapter 4 Installing ComponentsInstalling memory To install or replace memory2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page Installing PCI expansion cards To replace, add, or reseat a PCI expansion cardChapter 4 Installing Components 2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on pageInstalling PCI expansion cards Chapter 4 Installing Components 7 If this is the first time the slot will be used for an expansion card, remove the slot’s EMI shield from the riser card by pushing it toward the back of the riser card12 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page Installing PCI expansion cards9 Rotate the card locking clip closed 11 Press the riser card back into the serverReplacing the fan module To replace the fan moduleChapter 4 Installing Components 2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on pageReplacing the fan module Fan module guideChapter 4 Installing Components 9 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on pageAir baffle mounting post hole Installing a processor Installing a processorTo replace a processor 3 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on pageChapter 4 Installing Components 4 Lift the transparent air duct away from the processor socketsInstalling a processor 7 Remove the remaining clip 8 Remove the heat sinkChapter 4 Installing Components 15 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page11 Before inserting the processor into the socket, make sure that Replacing the power supply To replace the power supplyReplacing the power supply 2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on pageChapter 4 Installing Components Replacing the power supply 7 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page5 Lift the power supply out of the case To replace the SCSI backplane Replacing the SCSI backplaneChapter 4 Installing Components Replacing the SCSI backplane Keyhole slot mounting postChapter 4 Installing Components Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on pageReinstall the fan module Replacing the CMOS battery To replace the batteryReplacing the CMOS battery 5 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on pageChapter 4 Installing Components Restore any BIOS settings that you wrote down in StepReplacing the power distribution board Replacing the power distribution boardReinstall the SCSI backplane, then reinstall the power supply Chapter 4 Installing ComponentsFollow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page Replacing the front panel board Replacing the front panel board2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page Chapter 4 Installing Components 7 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page Replacing the front panel boardLight pipes To replace the system board Replacing the system boardChapter 4 Installing Components Replacing the system board 8 Remove the three screws that secure the system board to the serverChapter 4 Installing Components 11 Lift the board away from the case16 Reinstall the riser cards. For instructions, see “Installing PCI expansion cards” on page Replacing the system boardChapter 4 Installing Components Using the BIOS Setup Utility Read this chapter to learn how to Open the BIOS Setup utilityUpdate the BIOS Reset the BIOS settings to their factory defaults Reset the BIOS passwordsTo open the BIOS Setup utility Opening the BIOS Setup utilityChapter 5 Using the BIOS Setup Utility To update the BIOS Updating the BIOSUpdating the BIOS Resetting the BIOS To reset the BIOS using the power and reset buttonsTo reset the BIOS using the system board jumper Chapter 5 Using the BIOS Setup UtilityResetting the BIOS Resetting BIOS passwords8 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page Chapter 5 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Read this chapter to learn how to Get telephone support and training TroubleshootingInterpret error messages and codes Troubleshoot Chapter 6 Troubleshooting See “Troubleshooting” on pageTelephone support Before calling Gateway Technical SupportService description How to reachTelephone numbers Telephone supportTutoring and training For more informationChapter 6 Troubleshooting Service descriptionSafety guidelines Safety guidelinesError messages Error loading operating systemHard disk controller failure - press F1 to try reboot Insert bootable media deviceInvalid password Memory errors were detected while the system started upMemory size error Error messagesFirst steps TroubleshootingChapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery replacementBeep codes Troubleshooting steps BeepsDescription Chapter 6 TroubleshootingBIOS The settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not retainedCD drive Diskette driveYou receive a “Non-system disk” or “disk error” error message Expansion cardsHard drive The diskette drive LED is lit continuouslyTo repair the master boot record The master boot record is corruptedInternet Your server does not recognize a SCSI driveMemory errors were detected during server start up KeyboardMemory Modem telephone dial-upYour 56K modem does not connect at 56K To check the dialing properties in WindowsTroubleshooting Monitor The modem is not recognized by your serverYour server is running but there is no picture The color is not uniformPower A horizontal line or wire is visible across the monitor screenYou press the power button, but the server does not turn on When you turn on the server, it makes several short beepsChapter 6 Troubleshooting SpecificationsServer A System specifications Case size Weight Fans PortsCard sizes Power supply Appendix ASystem board specifications System board specificationsProcessor ChipsetEnvironmental specifications VariableRequirements Appendix AAdditional specifications Additional specificationsAppendix A BIOS Settings B To view all BIOS settingsBIOS menu BIOS submenuSetting Appendix BBIOS menu BIOS submenuSetting ValueSecurity ServerBIOS menu BIOS submenuBoot BIOS menuBIOS submenu SettingAppendix B Important safety information Safety Regulatory, and C Legal InformationSetting up your system Appendix C Replacement parts and accessoriesCare during use Regulatory compliance statements United States of AmericaFederal Communications Commission FCC Unintentional emitter per FCC Part FCC Part 15 Class A StatementFCC declaration of conformity Appendix CResponsible party ProductCanada Industry Canada IC Unintentional emitter per ICES-003California Proposition 65 Warning Laser safety statementAppendix C Notices All Rights ReservedTrademark Acknowledgments Copyright 2003 Gateway, Inc All Rights Reserved 14303 Gateway PlaceAppendix C Index NumericsPage Page Page Page modem 108 monitor 110 power power source problems 9 processor uninterruptible power supply UPS 10 updating BIOSupdating the BIOS 91 UPS USB ports internal connector 5 location 2 user password 30 utilities BIOS Setup