Gateway 960 manual Turning off your server, To turn off the server

Turning off your server

Turning off your server

Every time you turn off your server, first shut down the operating system. You may lose data if you do not follow the correct procedure.

To turn off the server:

1 In Windows 2000 Server, click Start, then click Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog box opens. Click the arrow button to open the What do you want the computer to do list, click Shut down, then click OK.

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If your server is running a different operating system, see the operating system’s documentation for instructions on shutting down the operating system. Whenever possible, you should use the operating system’s shut down procedure instead of pushing the power button.

2 If your server did not turn off automatically, press the power button. If nothing happens when you press the power button, press and hold it for five seconds and the server will turn off.

Warning

The power button on the server does not turn off server AC power. To remove AC power from the server, you must unplug the AC power cord from the wall outlet or power source. The power cord is considered the disconnect device to the main (AC) power.

Warning

If you routinely turn off your server (daily or weekly), do not unplug the server or use the On/Off switch on the surge protector. Regularly cutting off all power to your server may cause the CMOS battery to fail prematurely.

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