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Read this chapter to learn how to:

■Care for your server

■Record the BIOS configuration

■Manage your server and network

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Contents

Page Contents Troubleshooting 111 Iii107 119Page Checking Out Your GatewayServer Front Front Back Interior System board Left side Right side System board Server Companion CD Getting HelpGateway Web site Setting UpServerYour Setting up the hardware Converting to a rackmount server Protecting from power source problems Surge protectors Uninterruptible power supplies Line conditioners Starting your server When the power It means Indicator isTo start the server Understanding the power-on self-test To select which device your server boots from Turning off your server To turn off the server Setting up the operating system MaintainingServerYour Cleaning your server Caring for your server Cleaning tips Cleaning the tape drive Recording the Bios configuration Preparing for system recoveryTo record your Bios configuration Gateway Server Manager System administrationTo set the Bios security passwords Server security Resetting Bios passwords on Option Description Using your Server Companion CD ComponentsInstalling Selecting a place to work Preparing to install componentsGathering the tools you need Preventing static electricity discharge Opening the server case To open the server case Opening the server case Thumbscrews Opening the server case Closing the server case To close the server case Closing the server case Installing drives Installing an IDE drive To install a 5.25-inch drive Installing Components IDE hard drive screws Mounting rail screw Installing drives Screw Follow the instructions in Closing the server case on Installing a Scsi hard drive To install a hard drive Screw Installing Components Installing memory To install or replace memory Installing PCI expansion cards PCI slot Description To replace, add, or reseat a PCI expansion card Release lever Card retention cover Installing Components Follow the instructions in Closing the server case on Installing a processor To replace a processor Installing a processor Remove the heat sink Processor 1 fan connector Processor 2 fan connector Page Replacing the power supply To replace the power supply Replacing the power supply Replacing the Scsi backplane To replace the Scsi backplane Replacing the Scsi backplane Installing Components Thumbscrew Installing Components Follow the instructions in Closing the server case on Replacing the system board To replace the system board Replacing the system board Installing Components Replacing a fan To replace a fan Follow the instructions in Closing the server case on Replacing the Cmos battery To replace the battery Battery Replacing the Cmos battery Installing Components Using the Bios Setup Utility Opening the Bios Setup utility To open the Bios Setup utility To update the Bios Updating the BiosRecovering the Bios To recover the old Bios Resetting the Bios To reset the Bios Resetting the Bios Using the Bios Setup Utility Troubleshooting Safety guidelines Error messages Memory size error Invalid passwordMemory errors were detected while the system started up Invalid partition table Battery replacement TroubleshootingFirst steps Beep codes Settings in the Bios Setup utility are not retained Beeps Description Troubleshooting steps CD drive Diskette drive Hard drive Expansion cardsYour server does not recognize an expansion card Your server does not recognize an IDE drive You receive a Non-system disk or disk error error messageYour server does not recognize a Scsi drive Internet To repair the master boot recordTo download the GWScan utility Memory KeyboardModem telephone dial-up To check the dialing properties in Windows 2000 Server Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K Your server is running but there is no picture MonitorModem is not recognized by your server Color is not uniform When you turn on the server, it makes several short beeps PowerYou press the power button, but the server does not turn on Processor Telephone support Before calling Gateway Technical Support Resource Service description How to reach Telephone support Resource Service description For more information Tutoring and training SpecificationsServer a System specifications System board specifications Environmental specifications Variable Requirements Resolution support Video specificationsRefresh Rate Hz Resolution Interrupts Electronic specificationsMemory map Address Range hex Amount Function PCI interrupt routing Device Interrupt a Interrupt B Interrupt C Interrupt D Additional specifications To view all Bios settings 107 Bios menu Bios submenu Setting Value 108 109 110 Setting up your system Important safety information111 Replacement parts and accessories Care during use 113 Regulatory compliance statements United States of America FCC declaration of conformity Product Canada Industry Canada IC Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 Laser safety statement California Proposition 65 Warning All Rights Reserved Trademark Acknowledgments Index 119 120 LAN 121 See card 122 Bios 123 124 125 126