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Gateway 980 manual Additional specifications, Appendix A

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Appendix A:

Additional specifications

For more information about your server, such as memory size, hard drive size, and processor type, visit Gateway’s eSupport page at support.gateway.com. The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications for your own server.

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Gateway 980 manual Additional specifications, Appendix A

Contents

Page 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Server Contents2 Setting Up Your Server 4 Installing ComponentsRecovering the BIOS 6 TroubleshootingOpening 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 GatewayServerChapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Server FrontHot-swap drives FrontMouse port Keyboard port USB ports Serial port Parallel port BackPower connector Power connector Rear fan Card retention cover lever Chapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway ServerInterior InteriorSystem board Left sideChapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Server System board Right sideChapter 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Server Getting HelpServer Companion CD Gateway Web siteSet up the operating system Setting UpServerYourRead this chapter to learn how to Use your server safely Start and turn off your server Restart reboot your serverSetting up the hardware Chapter 2 Setting Up Your ServerConverting to a rackmount server Protecting from power source problems Protecting from power source problemsSurge protectors Uninterruptible power supplies Line conditionersChapter 2 Setting Up Your Server To start the server When the powerindicator is Starting your serverUnderstanding the power-on self-test To select which device your server boots fromChapter 2 Setting Up Your Server Turning off your server To turn off the serverTurning off your server Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Server Setting up the operating systemMaintainingServerYour Read this chapter to learn how to Care for your serverRecord the BIOS configuration Manage your server and network Cleaning your server Caring for your serverChapter 3 Maintaining Your Server Caring for your server Cleaning tipsCleaning the keyboard Cleaning the screenChapter 3 Maintaining Your Server Cleaning the tape drivePreparing for system recovery Preparing for system recoveryRecording the BIOS configuration To record your BIOS configurationGateway Server Manager System administrationUsing BIOS security passwords To set the BIOS security passwords“Resetting BIOS passwords” on page System administrationOption DescriptionChapter 3 Maintaining Your Server Using your Server Companion CDYou can use your Server Companion CD to Install hardware drivers Install programs View server documentationComponentsInstalling Gathering the tools you need Preparing to install componentsChapter 4 Installing Components Selecting a place to workPreventing static electricity discharge Preventing static electricity dischargeOpening the server case To open the server caseChapter 4 Installing Components Opening the server case 3 Unlock the front cover5 For more stability, place the server on its side Thumbscrews Chapter 4 Installing ComponentsOpening the server case Closing the server case To close the server caseChapter 4 Installing Components Closing the server case 9 Reconnect the power cords and all other cables8 Lock the front cover Chapter 4 Installing Components Installing drives2 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page Installing an IDE driveTo install a 5.25-inch drive Installing drives3 If you are replacing a drive, go to Step OR Chapter 4 Installing ComponentsIDE hard drive screws IDE hard drive screws Installing drivesGo to Step Chapter 4 Installing Components8 If you are removing a drive from one of the top two bays, first remove the 3.5-inch diskette drive so you can reach the 5.25-inch drive’s release latch Installing drives10 Remove the screws that secure the mounting rails to the old drive, then use the screws to attach the rails to the new drive Chapter 4 Installing ComponentsInstalling drives 14 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on pageInstalling a SCSI hard drive To install a hard driveChapter 4 Installing Components Screw Screw Screw Screw Installing drives7 Close the drive’s release lever Chapter 4 Installing ComponentsInstalling memory Installing memoryChapter 4 Installing Components To install or replace memoryDescription Installing PCI expansion cardsInstalling PCI expansion cards PCI slotChapter 4 Installing Components To replace, add, or reseat a PCI expansion cardRelease lever Card retention cover Installing PCI expansion cards8 Push the card retention cover against the expansion cards until the retention cover clicks into place under the release lever Chapter 4 Installing ComponentsFollow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page Installing PCI expansion cardsSee the card’s documentation for software installation instructions Chapter 4 Installing Components Installing a processorTo replace a processor 3 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on pageInstalling a processor 5 Remove the heat sink Chapter 4 Installing Components14 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page Installing a processorProcessor 1 fan connector Processor 2 fan connector Only one voltage regulator should be installed for each processorPage Replacing the power supply Replacing the power supplyPower supply is connected to AC power source To replace the power supplyChapter 4 Installing Components Server is turned on Fault in power supply center LED2 Unplug the power cord from the failed power supply Replacing the power supplyReplacing the SCSI backplane To replace the SCSI backplaneChapter 4 Installing Components 6 Slide the hot-swap cage out about two inches from the case Replacing the SCSI backplane8 Remove the hot-swap cage completely from the server Chapter 4 Installing ComponentsThumbscrew Replacing the SCSI backplane10 Slide the backplane up slightly, then lift it away from the hot-swap cage Chapter 4 Installing Components17 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page 15 Reinstall the fanReplacing the SCSI backplane Replacing the system board To replace the system boardChapter 4 Installing Components 10 Remove the system board tray’s thumbscrew on the back of the case Replacing the system board12 Lift the tray away from the case Chapter 4 Installing ComponentsReplacing a fan To replace a fanReplacing a fan 7 Follow the instructions in “Closing the server case” on page Chapter 4 Installing Components6 Reconnect the fan to the system board 5 Follow the instructions in “Opening the server case” on page Replacing the CMOS batteryTo replace the battery Replacing the CMOS batteryBattery Chapter 4 Installing ComponentsRestore any BIOS settings that you wrote down in Step Replacing the CMOS batteryChapter 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 defaultsOpening the BIOS Setup utility To open the BIOS Setup utilityChapter 5 Using the BIOS Setup Utility To recover the old BIOS Updating the BIOSRecovering the BIOS To update the BIOSResetting the BIOS To reset the BIOSChapter 5 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Resetting the BIOS Chapter 5 Using the BIOS Setup Utility Troubleshooting Read this chapter to learn how to Interpret error messages and codesTroubleshoot Get telephone support and training Chapter 6 Troubleshooting Safety guidelinesInsert bootable media device Error messagesError loading operating system Hard disk controller failure - press F1 to try rebootInvalid partition table Invalid passwordMemory errors were detected while the system started up Memory size errorFirst steps TroubleshootingBattery replacement TroubleshootingChapter 6 Troubleshooting Beep codesBeeps BIOSThe settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not retained Troubleshooting stepsYour CD drive tray does not open CD driveDiskette drive Your server does not recognize a CD or the CD driveTroubleshooting Expansion cardsHard drive Your server does not recognize an expansion cardChapter 6 Troubleshooting You receive a “Non-system disk” or “disk error” error messageYour server does not recognize an IDE drive Your server does not recognize a SCSI driveTo download the GWScan utility To repair the master boot recordThe master boot record is corrupted InternetModem telephone dial-up Memory errors were detected during server start upKeyboard MemoryTo check the dialing properties in Windows 2000 Server Your 56K modem does not connect at 56KTroubleshooting Your server is running but there is no picture A horizontal line or wire is visible across the monitor screenMonitor The modem is not recognized by your serverProcessor PowerYou press the power button, but the server does not turn on When you turn on the server, it makes several short beepsChapter 6 Troubleshooting See “Troubleshooting” on pageTelephone support Before calling Gateway Technical SupportTelephone numbers Service descriptionHow to reach Telephone supportService description Tutoring and trainingFor more information Chapter 6 TroubleshootingSpecificationsServer A Appendix A System specificationsWeight Power supplyChipset System board specificationsSystem board specifications ProcessorAppendix A Environmental specificationsVariable RequirementsResolution support Video specificationsAddress Range hex Electronic specificationsMemory map InterruptsDevice Electronic specificationsPCI interrupt routing PCI interrupt routing in PIC modeAppendix A Additional specificationsTo view all BIOS settings BIOS Settings BAppendix B BIOS menuBIOS submenu SettingValue BIOS menuBIOS submenu SettingAppendix B BIOS menuBIOS submenu SettingSafety Regulatory, and C Legal Information Important safety informationSetting up your system Replacement parts and accessories Appendix CCare during use Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as hazardous locations. Such areas include patient care areas of medical and dental facilities, oxygen-laden environments, or industrial facilities Unintentional emitter per FCC Part FCC Part 15 Class A Statement Regulatory compliance statementsUnited States of America Federal Communications Commission FCCFCC declaration of conformity Responsible partyProduct for products fitted with an IC-compliant modem CanadaIndustry Canada IC Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 Telecommunications per DOC noticeCalifornia Proposition 65 Warning Laser safety statementAppendix C NoticesAll Rights Reserved Trademark AcknowledgmentsNumerics IndexPage see card Page Page Page Web site Gateway VGA port 4 video 103 voltage regulator installing 56 location