Using the Bios Setup Utility | Gateway 980 manual

Using the BIOS 5

Setup Utility

Read this chapter to learn how to:

■Open the BIOS Setup utility

■Update the BIOS

■Reset the BIOS settings to their factory defaults

■Reset the BIOS passwords

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Contents

Page Contents Troubleshooting Iii 107111 119Page Checking Out Your GatewayServer Front Front Back Interior System board Left side Right side System board Gateway Web site Getting HelpServer Companion CD Setting UpServerYour Setting up the hardware Converting to a rackmount server Protecting from power source problems Surge protectors Uninterruptible power supplies Line conditioners To start the server When the power It means Indicator isStarting your 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 To record your Bios configuration Preparing for system recoveryRecording the Bios configuration System administration To set the Bios security passwordsGateway Server Manager Server security Resetting Bios passwords on Option Description Using your Server Companion CD ComponentsInstalling Gathering the tools you need Preparing to install componentsSelecting a place to work 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 Updating the Bios Recovering the BiosTo update 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 Invalid password Memory errors were detected while the system started upMemory size error Invalid partition table First steps TroubleshootingBattery replacement Beep codes Settings in the Bios Setup utility are not retained Beeps Description Troubleshooting steps CD drive Diskette drive Your server does not recognize an expansion card Expansion cardsHard drive Your server does not recognize a Scsi drive You receive a Non-system disk or disk error error messageYour server does not recognize an IDE drive To download the GWScan utility To repair the master boot recordInternet Modem telephone dial-up KeyboardMemory To check the dialing properties in Windows 2000 Server Your 56K modem does not connect at 56K Monitor Modem is not recognized by your serverYour server is running but there is no picture Color is not uniform Power You press the power button, but the server does not turn onWhen you turn on the server, it makes several short beeps 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 Refresh Rate Hz Resolution Video specificationsResolution support Electronic specifications Memory mapInterrupts 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 108 109 110 111 Important safety informationSetting up your system 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