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Gateway 955 manual Index, Numerics

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5.25-inch drive installing 49, 51 location 2

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accessories

safety precautions 126 add-in card

see card adding

see installing administrator password 30 Advanced menu

BIOS Setup utility 90

B

backplane installing 74 location 4

baseboard management controller 33 battery

location 5 replacing 77 troubleshooting 103

beep codes 103

BIOS resetting 92

resetting passwords 93 settings 119 troubleshooting 105 updating 91

BIOS Setup utility 89 menus 90, 120 navigating through 90 opening 90 passwords 30, 93 recording configuration 28 settings 119 troubleshooting 105

BMC 33 Boot menu

BIOS Setup utility 90

C

card installing 60

slot location 4, 5, 60 troubleshooting 106

case

closing 48 opening 46

CD

Gateway Server Manager 29 Server Companion 31 troubleshooting 105

CD drive installing 49, 51 location 2 troubleshooting 105

cleaning case 26 keyboard 27 screen 27

closing case 48

CMOS battery see battery

configuration jumper 5 connections

diskette drive 5 I/O 4

IDE 5 keyboard 3 LAN 3 monitor 3 mouse 3 network 3 power 3, 5 PS/2 3

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Gateway 955 manual Index, Numerics

Contents

Page Page 3 Maintaining Your Server Contents2 Setting Up Your Server 1 Checking Out Your Gateway ServerResetting the BIOS 4 Installing ComponentsOpening the BIOS Setup utility Updating the BIOSIndex C Safety, Regulatory, and Legal InformationServer Specifications BIOS SettingsPage Read this chapter to learn Where drives, ports, jacks, and controls are locatedWhere system board components are located Checking Out Your GatewayServerControl panel FrontChapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Server Back BackChapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Server InteriorPower supply Processor Processor Fan module Power SCSI distribution backplaneSystem board ConnectorsSystem board Telephone support Getting HelpServer Companion CD Gateway Web siteSet up your operating system Setting UpServerYourRead this chapter to learn how to Use your server safely Install your server into a cabinet Start and turn off your serverChapter 2 Setting Up Your Server Setting up the hardwareProtecting 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 5 Insert a small screw through the disk guide and tighten the screw. Attach the remaining disk guide to the other side of the server Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Server7 Insert the slotted foot of a cabinet rail between each nut bar and post, then tighten the screws Mounting your server into a cabinetChapter 2 Setting Up Your Server To install the front cover optional Installing the front coverMounting your server into a cabinet 4 Attach the remaining handle to the other side of the server Chapter 2 Setting Up Your 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 fault indicator is When the powerindicator is When the systemChapter 2 Setting Up Your Server Understanding the power-on self-testTurning off your server To turn off the 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 Caring for your server Cleaning tipsCleaning the keyboard Cleaning the screen1 Print the appendix for “BIOS Settings” on page Preparing for system recoveryRecording the BIOS configuration To record your BIOS configurationServer security System administrationSystem administration Gateway Server ManagerChapter 3 Maintaining Your Server Using BIOS security passwordsTo set the BIOS security passwords To remove a BIOS security passwordInstall programs View server documentation Using your Server Companion CDUsing your Server Companion CD You can use your Server Companion CD to Install hardware driversIdentifying 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 Chapter 3 Maintaining Your Server Using the System Setup UtilityViewing FRU information To view the Field Replaceable Unit FRU informationUsing the System Setup Utility Setting up remote accessSetting up remote LAN access To set up remote LAN accessTo set up remote modem or serial access Setting up remote modem or serial accessChapter 3 Maintaining Your Server In the Access Mode list, click the remote access mode Using the System Setup UtilityTo 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 Chapter 3 Maintaining Your Server 9 Click Options, then click Configure Event ActionsComponentsInstalling Gathering the tools you need Preparing to install componentsChapter 4 Installing Components Selecting a place to workPreventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity dischargeTo open the server Opening the server caseChapter 4 Installing Components 6 Lift the top panel away from the server Opening the server caseTo close the server case Closing the server caseChapter 4 Installing Components To replace the drive in the Flex Bay Installing drivesInstalling drives Replacing the CD/diskette drive in the Flex Bay3 While holding the locking handle, pull the drive out of the server Chapter 4 Installing ComponentsTo install a hot-swap hard drive into the Flex Bay Installing a hot-swap SCSI hard drive into the Flex BayInstalling drives 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 box Chapter 4 Installing Components7 Press the lever closed to lock the drive into place Installing drivesTo install a hard drive Installing a hard driveChapter 4 Installing Components 3 Pull the tray straight out of the server Installing drives4 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 tray Chapter 4 Installing Components7 Close the drive’s release lever Installing drivesChapter 4 Installing Components Installing memoryInstalling memory To install or replace memory2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page 2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page Installing PCI expansion cardsTo replace, add, or reseat a PCI expansion card Chapter 4 Installing ComponentsInstalling PCI expansion cards 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 card Chapter 4 Installing Components11 Press the riser card back into the server 12 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on pageInstalling PCI expansion cards 9 Rotate the card locking clip closed2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page Replacing the fan moduleTo replace the fan module Chapter 4 Installing ComponentsFan module guide Replacing the fan moduleChapter 4 Installing Components 9 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on pageAir baffle mounting post hole 3 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page Installing a processorInstalling a processor To replace a processor4 Lift the transparent air duct away from the processor sockets Chapter 4 Installing Components7 Remove the remaining clip 8 Remove the heat sink Installing a processorChapter 4 Installing Components 15 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page11 Before inserting the processor into the socket, make sure that 2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page Replacing the power supplyTo replace the power supply Replacing the power supplyChapter 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 Keyhole slot mounting post Replacing the SCSI backplaneChapter 4 Installing Components Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on pageReinstall the fan module 5 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page Replacing the CMOS batteryTo replace the battery Replacing the CMOS batteryRestore any BIOS settings that you wrote down in Step Chapter 4 Installing ComponentsReplacing 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 8 Remove the three screws that secure the system board to the server Replacing the system board11 Lift the board away from the case Chapter 4 Installing ComponentsReplacing the system board 16 Reinstall the riser cards. For instructions, see “Installing PCI expansion cards” on pageChapter 4 Installing Components Reset the BIOS passwords Using the BIOS Setup UtilityRead this chapter to learn how to Open the BIOS Setup utility Update the BIOS Reset the BIOS settings to their factory defaultsTo 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 Chapter 5 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Resetting the BIOSTo reset the BIOS using the power and reset buttons To reset the BIOS using the system board jumperResetting 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 Before calling Gateway Technical Support Chapter 6 TroubleshootingSee “Troubleshooting” on page Telephone supportTelephone support Service descriptionHow to reach Telephone numbersService description Tutoring and trainingFor more information Chapter 6 TroubleshootingSafety guidelines Safety guidelinesInsert bootable media device Error messagesError loading operating system Hard disk controller failure - press F1 to try rebootError messages Invalid passwordMemory errors were detected while the system started up Memory size errorFirst steps TroubleshootingChapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery replacementBeep codes Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting stepsBeeps DescriptionDiskette drive BIOSThe settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not retained CD driveThe diskette drive LED is lit continuously You receive a “Non-system disk” or “disk error” error messageExpansion cards Hard driveYour server does not recognize a SCSI drive To repair the master boot recordThe master boot record is corrupted InternetModem telephone dial-up Memory errors were detected during server start upKeyboard MemoryYour 56K modem does not connect at 56K To check the dialing properties in WindowsTroubleshooting The color is not uniform MonitorThe modem is not recognized by your server Your server is running but there is no pictureWhen you turn on the server, it makes several short beeps PowerA horizontal line or wire is visible across the monitor screen You press the power button, but the server does not turn onChapter 6 Troubleshooting SpecificationsServer A Appendix A System specificationsCase size Weight Fans Ports Card sizes Power supplyChipset System board specificationsSystem board specifications ProcessorAppendix A Environmental specificationsVariable RequirementsAdditional specifications Additional specificationsAppendix A To view all BIOS settings BIOS Settings BAppendix B BIOS menuBIOS submenu SettingValue BIOS menuBIOS submenu SettingBIOS submenu SecurityServer BIOS menuSetting BootBIOS menu BIOS submenuAppendix B Important safety information Safety Regulatory, and C Legal InformationSetting up your system Appendix C Replacement parts and accessoriesCare during use Unintentional emitter per FCC Part FCC Part 15 Class A Statement Regulatory compliance statementsUnited States of America Federal Communications Commission FCCProduct FCC declaration of conformityAppendix C Responsible partyIndustry Canada IC Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 CanadaCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning Laser safety statementAppendix C Copyright 2003 Gateway, Inc All Rights Reserved 14303 Gateway Place NoticesAll Rights Reserved Trademark AcknowledgmentsAppendix C Numerics IndexPage Page Page Page user password 30 utilities BIOS Setup modem 108 monitor 110 power power source problems 9 processoruninterruptible power supply UPS 10 updating BIOS updating the BIOS 91 UPS USB ports internal connector 5 location 2