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CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server4InteriorPower supply moduleFront fan5.25-inch drivebaysCover release latchProcessor air ductInternal 3.5-i

www.gateway.com5System boardGetting HelpIn addition to your operating system’s documentation, you can use the following information resources to help

CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server6

CHAPTER 27Setting Up Your Server• Setting up the hardware• Protecting from power source problems• Starting your server• Turning off your server• Setti

CHAPTER 2: Setting Up Your Server8Setting up the hardwareTo make sure that your working environment is safe:• Use a clean, dry, flat, stable surface f

www.gateway.com9To start the server: 1 Press the power button.If nothing happens when you press the power button:• Make sure that the UPS, if you are

CHAPTER 2: Setting Up Your Server10Turning off your serverEvery time you turn off your server, first shut down the operating system. You may lose data

CHAPTER 311Maintaining Your Server• Caring for your server• Preparing for system recovery• System administration• Updating the baseboard management co

CHAPTER 3: Maintaining Your Server12Caring for your serverTo extend the life of your server:• Be careful not to bump or drop your server.• When transp

www.gateway.com13If your computer screen is a flat panel display, use only a damp, soft cloth to clean it. Never spray water directly onto the screen.

CHAPTER 3: Maintaining Your Server14Server securityUsing BIOS security passwordsTo prevent unauthorized use of the server, you can set server startup

www.gateway.com15Using your Server Companion DVDYou can use your Server Companion DVD to:• Install hardware drivers• Install programs• View server doc

CHAPTER 3: Maintaining Your Server16To access the files manually: • Open the Drivers folder on the Server Companion DVD, then open the appropriate s

CHAPTER 417Installing Components• Preparing to install components• Preventing static electricity discharge• Accessing the internal components• Install

CHAPTER 4: Installing Components18Preparing to install componentsSelecting a place to workWork on your server in an area that:• Is clean (avoid dusty

www.gateway.com19• Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistati

CHAPTER 4: Installing Components205 Swing the side panel away from the computer.6 Lift the panel away from the server and place it out of the way.Remo

www.gateway.com21Removing the processor air ductTo remove the processor air duct: 1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity dischar

CHAPTER 4: Installing Components22Installing the processor air ductTo install the processor air duct: 1 Align the left side of the processor air duct

www.gateway.com23Installing the bezel assemblyTo install the bezel assembly: 1 Insert the tabs on the left side of the bezel into the slots in the le

iChapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHAPTER 4: Installing Components24Closing the server caseTo close the server case: 1 Make sure that all of the internal cables are arranged inside th

www.gateway.com25Installing drivesYour server’s basic configuration includes one CD or DVD drive and one 3.5-inch diskette drive. Your server also has

CHAPTER 4: Installing Components263 If you are replacing a CD, DVD, or diskette drive, go to Step 6, otherwise follow the instructions in “Removing th

www.gateway.com27Installing or replacing a hard driveUse these instructions to install or replace a hard drive.To install a hard drive in an internal

CHAPTER 4: Installing Components28Configuring your onboard RAID solutionYour server comes equipped with an onboard chipset for a SATA RAID solution, w

www.gateway.com29To launch the SATA RAID BIOS console: 1 Restart your server.2 Press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. The BIOS

CHAPTER 4: Installing Components305 Select the NV RAID Configuration sub-menu. The NV RAID Configuration sub-menu opens.6 For the NV RAID Configuratio

www.gateway.com31To configure the SATA RAID solution: 1 Open the RAID BIOS console as described in the previous procedure. The Define a New Array scr

CHAPTER 4: Installing Components323 Select a Stripping Block size from the list at the top right of the screen.4 Highlight the free disk you want to u

www.gateway.com335 Press the right arrow key to move the disk to the Array Disks list on the right side of the screen. Do this for all disks you want

ContentsiiConfiguring your onboard RAID solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Configuring the onboard SATA RAID

CHAPTER 4: Installing Components34The Array List opens showing the disks in the array.7 To make the array bootable, press B (Set Boot) to change Boot

www.gateway.com35To install or replace memory: 1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 18.2 Follow the instruc

CHAPTER 4: Installing Components36To replace, add, or reseat a PCI expansion card: 1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discha

www.gateway.com376 Press the new card into the expansion slot. To help insert the card you can slightly rock the card end-to-end, but do not bend the

CHAPTER 4: Installing Components388 Connect any cables to the card. For more information, see the instructions in the card’s documentation.9 Follow th

www.gateway.com395 Unlock the retention lever and lift it up to release the processor.6 Lift the processor out of the socket and place it in a static-

CHAPTER 4: Installing Components408 When the processor is oriented correctly and in place, press it firmly into the socket, rotate the retention lever

www.gateway.com414 While pressing the green latch on the power supply module, grasp the handle and pull the module straight out from the server.5 Slid

CHAPTER 4: Installing Components42Replacing a fanTo replace a front fan: 1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on pa

www.gateway.com43To replace a back fan: 1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on page 18.2 Follow the instructions i

iiiwww.gateway.comMemory map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Interrupts . . . . .

CHAPTER 4: Installing Components443 Record the BIOS settings on your printout, then close the utility.4 Turn off your server, then follow the instruct

www.gateway.com458 Remove the seven screws securing the system board to the case.9 Pull the system board away from the case and carefully remove it, t

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CHAPTER 547Using the BIOS Setup Utility• Opening the BIOS Setup utility• Updating the BIOS• Recovering the BIOS• Resetting BIOS passwords• Updating or

CHAPTER 5: Using the BIOS Setup Utility48Opening the BIOS Setup utilityThe BIOS Setup utility stores basic settings for your server. These settings in

www.gateway.com49Recovering the BIOSIf you encounter a problem while you are updating the BIOS, such as a power outage, the BIOS update may not be suc

CHAPTER 5: Using the BIOS Setup Utility50Resetting BIOS passwordsTo reset BIOS passwords, you must either reset and clear all BIOS settings, or use th

CHAPTER 651Troubleshooting• Telephone support• Tutoring and training• Safety guidelines• Error messages• Troubleshooting

CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting52Telephone supportBefore calling Gateway Customer CareIf you have a technical problem with your server, follow these recomm

www.gateway.com53Tutoring and trainingGateway's Customer Care professionals cannot provide hardware and software training. Instead, Gateway recom

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CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting54Drive Not Ready The BIOS was unable to access the drive because it indicated it was not ready for data transfer. This is o

www.gateway.com55S.M.A.R.T. Capable but Command FailedThe BIOS tried to send a S.M.A.R.T. message to a hard disk, but the command transaction failed.T

CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting56PCI I/O conflictA PCI adapter generated an I/O resource conflict when configured by BIOS POST.PCI ROM conflictA PCI adapte

www.gateway.com57TroubleshootingFirst stepsTry these steps first before going to the following sections:• Make sure that the power cords are connected

CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting58Beep codesWhenever a recoverable error occurs during the power-on self-test (POST), the BIOS displays an error message tha

www.gateway.com59LED informationSee the following table for a description of this server’s LEDs and the information they provide:LED Name Function Loc

CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting60BIOSThe settings in the BIOS Setup utility are not retained• Replace the CMOS battery. For instructions, see “Replacing th

www.gateway.com61You are having problems with a SATA drive• For normal SATA drives (not SATA RAID), check the BIOS setup utility to see if the BIOS ha

CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting62The color is not uniform Make sure that the monitor warms up for at least 30 minutes before making a final judgment about

APPENDIX A63Server Specifications

CHAPTER 11Checking Out Your Gateway Server• Front• Back• Interior• System board• Getting Help

APPENDIX A: Server Specifications64The following specifications are for the standard configuration. Your server may contain optional equipment. All sp

www.gateway.com65Environmental specificationsThe following specifications identify maximum environmental conditions. At no time should the server run

APPENDIX A: Server Specifications66Electronic specificationsMemory mapInterruptsThe following table reflects a typical configuration, but you can chan

www.gateway.com67Additional specificationsFor more information about your server, such as memory size, hard drive size, and processor type, visit Gate

APPENDIX A: Server Specifications68

APPENDIX B69BIOS Settings

APPENDIX B: BIOS Settings70If you ever need to restore your BIOS settings, such as after a system board change, a record of the settings will make the

www.gateway.com71Memory Performance Mode Non-RedundantInterleavedSingle ChannelMirrorMirrors branch spaceBetween branchesTotal Memory CapacityMemory R

APPENDIX B: BIOS Settings72Serial-ATA 2 Primary Channel (auto-detected)Selects IDE Configuration sub-menu.Serial-ATA 2 Secondary Channel(auto-detected

www.gateway.com73USB Mass Storage Device ConfigurationSelects USB Mass Storage Device Configuration submenu with USB Device enablePCI ConfigurationNIC

CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server2FrontE-9232TAdditional 5.25-inch drive bayDVD/CD drivePower button/Power indicator LEDDiskette driveUSB po

APPENDIX B: BIOS Settings741st Drive Varies (Specifies boot sequence from the available devices.)nth Drive Varies (Specifies boot sequence from the av

www.gateway.com75The following second level submenus are accessed from the submenu indicated in the first column.Remote Access DisabledEnabledSerial P

APPENDIX B: BIOS Settings76BIOS submenu BIOS 2nd level submenuSetting ValueIDE ConfigurationRAID Setup nVidia RAID Function EnabledDisabledSATA 0 Prim

www.gateway.com77PIO Mode Auto01234DMA Mode AutoSWDMA 0-2MWDMA 0-2UWDMA 0-6S.M.A.R.T. AutoDisabledEnabled32Bit Data Transfer DisabledEnabledBIOS subme

APPENDIX B: BIOS Settings78

APPENDIX C79Legal Information

APPENDIX C: Legal Information80Important safety informationYour Gateway system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of infor

www.gateway.com81Regulatory compliance statementsUnited States of AmericaFederal Communications Commission (FCC)Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15F

APPENDIX C: Legal Information82UL WarningBefore removing or installing the chassis cover, make sure that the system power is not turned on or connecte

www.gateway.com83Environmental informationThe product you have purchased contains extracted natural resources that have been used in the manufacturing

www.gateway.com3BackSerial portCard retention barVideo portMouse portPower supply modulePCI slots (shown with EMI shields in place)USB ports (4)Keyboa

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85IndexNumerics5.25-inch driveinstalling 25, 27location 2Aaccessoriessafety precautions 80add-in cardsee cardadministrator password 14Advanced men

Contents86IIDEcables 25drive configuration 25indicators 2LED 9informationLED 59installing5.25-inch drive 25, 27add-in card 35bezel assembly 23

87www.gateway.comset passwords 14setting up in BIOS 14supervisor password 14system 14user passwords 14using password 14Security menuBIOS Setup u

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