Gateway 9210 User Manual

User Guide

Gateway 9210 Server

Contents

1 Checking Out Your Gateway Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 System board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 System Companion CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Gateway Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2 Setting Up Your Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 7
Setting up the hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	8
Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	9
Starting your server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	11
Understanding the power-on self-test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	12
Turning off your server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
Setting up the operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	13
3 Maintaining Your Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	15
Caring for your server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Cleaning your server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16
Preparing for system recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
Recording the BIOS configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	18
System administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Gateway Systems Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Server security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19
Using your System Companion CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	20
Using the System Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Viewing System Event Log information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	21
Viewing Sensor Data Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
Viewing Field Replaceable Unit information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	22
Setting up remote access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	23

4 Installing Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Preparing to install components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Selecting a place to work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Gathering the tools you need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Opening the server case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Closing the server case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	31
Installing drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	32
Installing a CD or diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	33
Installing a hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	37
Installing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	41
Installing a PCI expansion card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	43
Replacing a processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	45
Replacing the power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	47
Replacing the CMOS battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49
Replacing the system board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51
Replacing the fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	54
5 Using the BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	57

Opening the BIOS Setup utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Updating the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Changing jumper settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Before calling Gateway Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Telephone numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Beep codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 CD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Expansion cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Modem (telephone dial-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

A Server Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

System specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 System board specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Environmental specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

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Additional specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

B BIOS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

C Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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Chapter 1

Checking Out Your

Gateway Server

■Drives, ports, jacks, and controls

■System board components

■Help resources

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Unpacking

Warning When unpacking your server, use two people or a mechanical lifting assist device to avoid personal injury or damage to the equipment.

To unpack your server:

1 Remove the accessory box(es) and make sure that all components you ordered are present.

2 Remove the foam insert from the top of the server.

3 With the help of another person or a mechanical lift, carefully remove the server from the carton and place it on a flat surface.

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Front

CD drive

USB port

Diskette drive

Power button and power LED indicator

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Back

Power connector

Release latch

USB ports

Mouse port

Keyboard port

Serial port

Monitor port

Shipping thumbscrew

LAN jacks

Kensington lock slot

Release latch

Card retention cover thumbscrew

Card retention cover

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System board

Connectors

CPU power connector

Serial port connector Processor fan power connector System fan

power connector

CPU slot

32-bit PCI

slot

64-bit PCI

slots

Chassis intrusion

switch

connector

System jumpers

System fan power connectors

Memory slots

System fan power connectors

Front panel USB connector

Auxiliary power connector Main power connector

Secondary IDE connector

Primary IDE connector

Diskette drive connector

Battery

SATA 1 and 2 connectors Front panel connector

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Getting Help

In addition to your operating system’s documentation, you can use the following information resources to help you use your server.

System Companion CD

Use the System Companion CD to access file utilities, hardware drivers, and documentation for your server and its components. For more information, see “Using your System Companion CD” on page 20.

Gateway Web site

Gateway provides a variety of information on its Web site to help you use your server.

Visit the Gateway Web site at support.gateway.com for:

■Technical documentation and product guides

■Technical tips and support

■Updated hardware drivers

■Order status

■Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Telephone support

You can access a wide range of services through your telephone, including customer service, technical support, and information services. For more information, see “Telephone support” on page 64.

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Chapter 2

Setting Up Your Server

■Use your server safely

■Start and turn off your server

■Set up your operating system

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Setting up the hardware

To make sure that your working environment is safe:

■Use a clean, dry, flat, stable surface for your server. Allow at least 6 inches at the rear of the server for cabling and air circulation.

■Use a grounded (three-prong) surge protector. A surge protector helps protect against AC power fluctuations. For additional protection from power outages, we recommend that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

Warning Your server comes with a 3-wire AC power cord fitted with the correct plug style for your region. If this plug does not match the connector on your surge protector, UPS, or wall outlet, do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

Otherwise you may damage the server or create a fire hazard. Use a surge protector, UPS, or wall outlet that is appropriate for the supplied AC power cord.

■Avoid subjecting your server to extreme temperature changes. Do not expose your server to direct sunlight, heating ducts, or other heat-generating objects. Damage caused by extreme temperatures is not covered by your warranty. As a general rule, your server is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you.

■Keep your server and magnetic media away from equipment that generates magnetic fields, such as unshielded stereo speakers. Strong magnetic fields can erase data on both diskettes and hard drives. Even a telephone placed too close to the server may cause interference.

Important Keep the server boxes and packing material in case you need to ship the server.

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Protecting from power source problems

Surge protectors, line conditioners, and uninterruptible power supplies can help protect your server against power source problems.

Surge protectors

During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your server can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or server damage. Protect your server and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your server.

Warning High voltages can enter your server through the power cord, and the modem and network connections. Protect your server by using a surge protector. If you have a modem, use a surge protector that has the appropriate type of modem jack. During an electrical storm, unplug the surge protector and the modem and network cables.

When you purchase a surge protector:

■Make sure that the surge protector meets the appropriate product safety certification for your location, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

■Check the maximum amount of voltage the protector allows to pass through the line. The lower the voltage that the protector allows to pass through, the better the protection for your server.

■Check the energy absorption (dissipation) rating. The higher the energy absorption rating, the better the protection for your server.

■Check for line-conditioner capabilities. A line conditioner smooths out some of the normal line noise (small voltage fluctuations) of an electrical supply.

Line conditioners

A line conditioner protects your server from the small fluctuations in voltage from an electrical supply. Most servers can handle this variation, called line noise, without problems. However, some electrical sources include more line noise than normal. Line noise can also be a problem if your server is located near, or shares a circuit with, a device that causes electromagnetic interference, such as a television or a motor.

Some surge protectors and uninterruptible power supplies include simple line-conditioning capabilities.

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Uninterruptible power supplies

Use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect your server from data loss during a total power failure. A UPS uses a battery to keep your server running temporarily during a power failure and lets you save your work and shut down your server. You cannot run your server for an extended period of time while using only the UPS. To buy a UPS, visit accessories.gateway.com.

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Starting your server

Before you start your server for the first time:

■Make sure that the server and monitor are plugged into a power outlet or surge protector and that the surge protector (if you are using one) is turned on.

■Make sure that all cables are connected securely to the correct ports and jacks on the back of the server.

Warning When you connect peripheral devices to the server, make sure that your server and devices are turned off and the power cords are unplugged.

To start the server:

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2

Turn on any peripheral devices connected to the server.

Press the power button.

Power button

When the power	It means...
indicator is...
Green (steady on)	The server is turned on.
Orange	The server is in Standby mode.
Off	The server is turned off.

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If nothing happens when you press the power button:

■Make sure that the power cable is plugged in securely and that your surge protector (if you are using one) is plugged in and turned on.

■Make sure that the monitor is connected to the server, plugged into the power outlet or surge protector, and turned on. You may also need to adjust the monitor’s brightness and contrast controls.

■If you cannot find the cause of the power loss, contact Gateway Technical Support. For more information, see “Getting Help” on page 6.

3 The first time you turn on the server, any pre-installed operating system may begin asking you for configuration settings. See your operating system’s documentation for instructions on configuring advanced settings for your specific network.

Understanding the power-on self-test

When you turn on your server, the power-on self-test (POST) routine checks the server memory and components. If POST finds any problems, the server displays error messages. Write down any error messages that you see, then see “Error messages” on page 67 and “Beep codes” on page 70 for troubleshooting information.

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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 See the operating system’s documentation or online help for instructions on shutting down the operating system. Whenever possible, you should use the operating system’s shut down procedure instead of pressing the power button.

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.

2 If your server did not turn off automatically, press the power button.

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Press the reset button to reset the server.

Setting up the operating system

If you ordered your server with the operating system already installed by Gateway, it is completely installed and the basic settings are already configured. See your operating system’s documentation for instructions on configuring advanced settings for your specific network.

If you are installing an operating system because it was not already installed by Gateway, see the appropriate installation guide for instructions.

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Chapter 3

Maintaining Your Server

■Care for your server

■Record the BIOS configuration

■Manage your server and network

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Caring for your server

To extend the life of your server:

■Be careful not to bump or drop your server.

■When transporting your server, we recommend that you put it in the original packaging materials.

■Keep your server and magnetic media away from equipment that generates magnetic fields, such as unshielded speakers.

■Avoid subjecting your server to extreme temperatures. Do not expose your server to heating ducts or other heat-generating objects. Damage caused by extreme temperatures is not covered by your warranty. As a general rule, your server is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you.

■Keep all liquids away from your server. When spilled onto server components, almost any liquid can result in extremely expensive repairs that are not covered under your warranty.

■Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms and can cause the server to overheat.

Cleaning your server

Keeping your server clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your server performing at its best. Your server cleaning kit could include:

■A soft, lint-free cloth

■Glass cleaner

■An aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension

■Isopropyl alcohol

■Cotton swabs

■A CD drive cleaning kit

Cleaning tips

■Always turn off your server and other peripheral devices before cleaning any components.

Warning When you shut down your server, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through your server. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and all other cables connected to the server.

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■Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your server and other parts of your server system. Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on components.

■Keep the cooling vents free of dust. With your server turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth, but be careful not to drip any water into the vents.

Cleaning the keyboard

You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys.

If you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your server and turn the keyboard upside down to let the liquid drain. Let the keyboard dry completely before trying to use it again. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to replace it. Keyboard damage resulting from spilled liquids is not covered by your warranty.

Cleaning the screen

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

Caution The computer screen is made of specially coated glass and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners.

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If your computer screen is not a flat panel display, use a soft cloth dampened with glass cleaner to clean the screen. Never spray cleaner directly onto the screen.

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Preparing for system recovery

If your system files are corrupted, you may not be able to start the server from the hard drive. Startup diskettes are diskettes that let you start the server and attempt to fix the problem. See your operating system’s documentation or online help for instructions on creating startup diskettes.

Some operating systems also let you create an emergency repair diskette to back up critical operating system files. See your operating system’s documentation or online help for instructions on creating and using an emergency repair diskette.

Recording the BIOS configuration

To help keep track of your custom changes to BIOS settings and to prepare for system recovery, you should record your BIOS configuration after you have your server set up and working.

To record your BIOS configuration:

1 Print the appendix for “BIOS Settings” on page 83.

2 Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. The BIOS Setup utility opens.

3 Record the BIOS settings on your printout.

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System administration

Gateway Systems Manager

Gateway Systems Manager 3.0 (GSM) lets you locally (using the Server console) and remotely (using the Administrator console) monitor the health and performance of your servers. From the Administrator console you can monitor any server that has one of the two consoles installed. You can monitor critical indicators such as:

■Hardware and software inventory and configuration changes

■Computer health (temperature, voltage, free memory, and disk space)

■Selected system events (specified by the administrator)

Printed documentation comes with the Gateway Systems Manager CD. You can find additional documentation in the program’s online help.

Server security

Using BIOS security passwords

To prevent unauthorized use of the server, you can set server startup passwords. Set up an administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to the BIOS Setup utility.

For information about resetting BIOS passwords, see “Changing jumper settings” on page 60.

To set the BIOS security passwords:

1 Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. The BIOS Setup utility opens.

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Select the Security menu.

Select Administrator Password.

Type the password and press ENTER, then type it again and press ENTER.

Save your changes and close the BIOS Setup utility.

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To remove a BIOS security password:

1 Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. The BIOS Setup utility opens.

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Select the Security menu, then select the password to remove.

Enter the current password, then press ENTER.

For the new password, leave the password field blank, then press ENTER. The password is removed.

Tips & Tricks		Passwords can also be cleared using jumpers on the
		system board. For instructions, see “Changing jumper
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Using your System Companion CD

You can use your System Companion CD to:

■Install hardware drivers

■Install programs

■View server documentation

Instructions for using the CD are provided in Using Your System Companion CD.

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Using the System Setup Utility

The System Setup Utility (SSU) lets you:

■View the System Event Log (SEL Mgr.)

■View Sensor Data Records (SDR Mgr.)

■View Field Replaceable Unit information (FRU Mgr.)

■Set up the server to send alerts for platform events

■Set up the remote LAN access for the server for out-of-band (OOB) access through Gateway Server Manager

Important The SSU does not work within a DOS window running under an operating system such as Windows.

Viewing System Event Log information

To view the System Event Log (SEL) information:

1 Boot your server from the System Companion CD, then select System Setup Utility from the menu. The System Setup Utility starts.

2 From the System Setup Utility (SSU) main window, under Viewers, double-click SEL Manager. The system events log is displayed.

3 Double-click SEL, then click:

■Properties to view the SEL properties

■Clear SEL to clear the SEL contents.

■Reload to refresh the SEL.

■Sort by to select SEL sort options.

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Viewing Sensor Data Records

To view the Sensor Data Records (SDR):

1 Boot your server from the System Companion CD, then select System Setup Utility from the menu. The System Setup Utility starts.

2 In the SSU main window, under Viewers, double-click SDR Manager. SDR categories are displayed in the left window pane.

3 In the left window pane, double-click a category. The category expands to show a list of SDRs for that category.

4 Double-click an SDR. Information for that SDR is displayed.

Viewing Field Replaceable Unit information

To view the Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) information:

1 Boot your server from the System Companion CD, then select System Setup Utility from the menu. The System Setup Utility starts.

2 From the SSU main window, under Viewers, double-click FRU Manager. The SSU automatically loads the current list of events from non-volatile memory.

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In the left window pane, double-click FRU Information to expand the categories.

Double-click the category for Product, Chassis, or Board. The category expands to show a list of components for that category.

Double-click a component. Information for that component is displayed.

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Setting up remote access

You can set up the server so you can perform system management tasks remotely.

Setting up remote LAN access

To set up remote LAN access:

1 Boot your server from the System Companion CD, then select System Setup Utility from the menu. The System Setup Utility starts.

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In the SSU main window, under Server Configuration, double-click LAN Setup.

To require a password for remote access, type the password in the Enter New Password box and in the Verify New Password box. Passwords can be from 1 to 16 characters long, using any ASCII character in the range 32-126.

To clear the password, leave both boxes blank. You can also clear the password by clicking Options, then Clear LAN Password.

4 Click the remote access mode from the LAN Access Mode list:

■Always Available—A remote system can initiate a LAN connection regardless of the state of the server.

■Restricted—A remote system can initiate a LAN connection, but cannot perform control operations such as turn off power, reset, or front panel NMI (non-maskable interrupt).

■Disabled—Remote systems are not allowed to initiate LAN connections.

5 In the IP Setup box, click one:

■DHCP—The IP address for the server is automatically assigned by the DHCP (dynamic host control protocol) server on the network. The Host, Gateway, and Subnet Mask boxes in the dialog box are ignored.

■Static—Assign the IP address for the server using the Host, Gateway, and Subnet Mask boxes in the dialog box.

6 If you selected Static in the previous step, complete the IP addressing boxes:

■Gateway MAC Address—The physical address of the router for this server.

■Host IP Address—The IP address of this server.

■Gateway IP Address—The IP address of the router for this server.

■Subnet Mask—The IP address for the server's subnet. The server uses this to decide if the alert destination is on the same subnet.

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Click Save to save the changes.

Click Close to return to the SSU main window.

Setting up LAN alerts

To set up LAN alerts:

1 Boot your server from the System Companion CD, then select System Setup Utility from the menu. The System Setup Utility starts.

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In the SSU main window, under Server Configuration, double-click LAN Setup.

Click to select the Enable LAN Alerts check box.

In the SNMP Community String box, you can type an optional string for the community field in the Header section of the SNMP trap sent for an alert. The string must be from 5 to 16 characters. The default string is public.

In the IP Setup box, click either:

■DHCP—The IP address for the server is automatically assigned by the DHCP (dynamic host control protocol) server on the network. The Host, Gateway, and Subnet Mask boxes in the dialog box are ignored.

■Static—Assign the IP address for the server using the Host, Gateway, and Subnet Mask boxes in the dialog box.

6 If you chose Static IP Setup in the previous step, complete the IP addressing boxes:

■Gateway MAC Address—The physical address of the router for this server.

■Host IP Address—The IP address of this server.

■Gateway IP Address—The IP address of the router for this server.

■Subnet Mask—The IP address for the server’s subnet. The server uses this to decide if the alert destination is on the same subnet.

7 In the Alert IP Address box, complete the IP address of the system you want to receive alerts from this server. If you want the alert to be broadcast to an entire subnet, enter the IP address for the subnet.

8 In the Alert IP MAC Address box, complete the physical Internet address (MAC address) of the system you want to receive alerts from this server. Enter only valid hex values for the Alert IP MAC address.

9 Click Options, then click Configure Event Actions.

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10 In the mBMC LAN-Alerting Actions window, click the check box to select the options that you want alerts turned on for:

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■Fan Failure

■Temperature Sensor

Click Save to save the changes.

Click Close to return to the mBMC LAN Configuration window.

Click Save to save the changes.

Click Close to return to the SSU main window.

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Chapter 4

Installing Components

■Open and close the server case

■Install or replace components

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