Gateway 980 User Manual
Contents
1 Checking Out Your Gateway Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
System board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Left side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Right side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Server Companion CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Gateway Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 Setting Up Your Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting up the hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Converting to a rackmount server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Starting your server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Understanding the power-on self-test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Turning off your server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting up the operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3 Maintaining Your Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Caring for your server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cleaning your server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Preparing for system recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Recording the BIOS configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
System administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Gateway Server Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Server security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Using your Server Companion CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4 Installing Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Preparing to install components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Selecting a place to work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Gathering the tools you need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Opening the server case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Closing the server case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installing drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
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Installing an IDE drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Installing a SCSI hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Installing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Installing PCI expansion cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Installing a processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Installing a voltage regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Replacing the power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Replacing the SCSI backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Replacing the system board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Replacing a fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Replacing the CMOS battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
5 Using the BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Opening the BIOS Setup utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Updating the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Recovering the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Resetting the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Resetting BIOS passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Beep codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
CD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Expansion cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Modem (telephone dial-up) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Before calling Gateway Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Tutoring and training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
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A Server Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
System specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
System board specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Environmental specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Video specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Resolution support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Electronic specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Memory map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Interrupts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
PCI interrupt routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Additional specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
B BIOS Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
C Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
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Checking Out
Your Gateway
Server
Read this chapter to learn:
■ Where drives, ports, jacks, and controls are located
■ Where system board components are located
■ What help resources are available
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Front
CD drive
Cover release
latch
Key lock
Diskette drive
Cover release
latch
Additional drive
bays
Power button
Reset button
Power indicator
Hard drive indicator
USB ports
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Back
Mouse port
Keyboard port
USB ports
Power connector
Power connector
Serial port
Parallel port
Monitor port
LAN jack
(RJ-45)
System board
thumbscrew
Rear fan
Card retention
cover lever
Kensington
lock slot
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Interior
Interior
Card retention
cover release
latch
Rear fan
Cable clip
Full-length card
retention clip
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SCSI backplane
Cable clip
Hot-swap bay fan
PCI card fan
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System board
Left side
Processor 1
Processor 2
Rear fan
connector
64-bit PCI card
32-bit PCI card
6
slots
slot
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Right side
Processor 1
fan connector
Front panel
connector
SCSI
manageability
connector
Processor 2
fan connector
System board
Power supply manageability connector
Auxiliary power connector
Main power connector
Voltage regulator slot 1
Memory module slots
Voltage regulator slot 2
Diskette drive connector
Primary IDE connector
Secondary IDE connector
Intrusion switch connector
SCSI 2 connector
SCSI 1 connector
Hot-swap bay fan
connector
CMOS battery
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Configuration jumper JP7
PCI card fan 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.
Server Companion CD
Use the Server Companion CD to access file utilities, Windows 2000 Server
drivers, and documentation for your server and its components. For more
information, see Using Your Server Companion CD.
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
■ Technical documentation and product guides
■ Technical tips and support
■ Updated hardware drivers
■ Order status
■ Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
for:
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Setting Up Your
Server
Read this chapter to learn how to:
■ Use your server safely
■ Start and turn off your server
■ Restart (reboot) your server
■ Set up the 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 the instructions on your server’s setup poster to set up your hardware.
■ 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 cords fitted with
the correct plug style for your region. If these plugs do not
match the connector on your surge protector, UPS, or wall
outlet, do not attempt to modify the plugs in any way. Use
a surge protector, UPS, or wall outlet that is appropriate
for the supplied AC power cords.
■ 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 send the server to Gateway for service. If you
return your server in different packaging, your warranty
may be voided.
Converting to a rackmount server
To convert your server to a rackmount configuration, see Installing Your Gateway
960 or 980 Server into a Rackmount Cabinet.
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Protecting from power source problems
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 both the
power cords, 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
both the surge protector and the modem and network
cables.
When your 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.
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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.
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:
1 Press the power button.
Starting your server
When the power
indicator is...
Green The server is turned on.
Off The server is turned off.
It means...
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If nothing happens when you press the power button:
■ Make sure that the power cords are 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.
2 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
To select which device your server boots from:
1 During server startup, press F10. The Boot menu opens.
2 Select the device you want to boot from. Common choices include:
■ Removable Dev. (Removable device)
■ ATAPI CDROM (CD drive)
■ Hard Drive
■ IBA GE NIC (Network boot)
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 83 and “Beep codes” on page 86 for troubleshooting
information.
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Turning off your server
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.
2 If your server did not turn off automatically, press the power button. If
nothing happens when you press the power button, press and hold it for
five seconds and the server will turn off.
Warning The power button on the server does not turn off server
AC power. To remove AC power from the server, you must
unplug both AC power cords from the wall outlet or power
source. The power cords are considered the disconnect
device to the main (AC) power.
Warning If you routinely turn off your server (daily or weekly), do
not unplug the server or use the On/Off switch on the surge
protector. Regularly cutting off all power to your server may
cause the CMOS battery to fail prematurely.
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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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Maintaining Your
Server
Read this chapter to learn how to:
■ 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.
■ 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 tape drive cleaning cartridge (if a tape drive is installed)
■ A CD drive cleaning kit
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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 cords and all other cables connected to the server.
■ 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.
Warning The computer screen is made of specially coated glass
and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or
ammonia-based glass cleaners.
- OR -
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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Cleaning the tape drive
If you use a tape drive to back up your files, regular maintenance will lengthen
the life of the drive. To maintain the drive’s reliability:
■ Clean the drive monthly with the cleaning cartridge included with
the drive.
■ Remove the tape from the drive whenever the drive is not in use.
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Preparing for system recovery
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 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 in this guide.
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 Server Manager
Gateway Server Manager lets you manage multiple computers on a Windows
network from a single window, then implement commands and policies across
the network with a single action. With Gateway Server Manager, you can run
system management tasks which are triggered by certain events or conditions.
Printed documentation comes with the Gateway Server Manager CD. You can
find additional documentation in the program’s online help.
Server security
To prevent unauthorized use of the server, you can set BIOS startup passwords.
Using BIOS security passwords
Set up a supervisor password to prevent unauthorized access to the BIOS Setup
utility. After you create a supervisor password, you can set up a user password
to prevent unauthorized access to the server. You can:
■ Enter either password to finish starting the server.
■ Enter the supervisor password to access the BIOS Setup utility.
For information about resetting BIOS passwords, see “Resetting BIOS
passwords” on page 79.
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.
2 Select the Security menu.
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3 Select the password to set according to the following table.
Option Description
Supervisor password To control access to system configuration, set a
supervisor password. Using a supervisor password lets
you make changes to any setting in the BIOS.
Passwords can be cleared. To clear the passwords, see
“Resetting BIOS passwords” on page 79.
User password The supervisor password must be set up before a user
password can be set. To control access to the server, set
a user password. The supervisor can set the level of
access granted to the user password. The user password
access levels are:
■
No Access. User cannot access the BIOS Setup utility.
■
Limited. User can change only the date and time.
■
View Only. User can see all settings, but cannot
change them.
■
Full. User can change every setting except the
supervisor password.
Passwords can be cleared. To clear the passwords, see
“Resetting BIOS passwords” on page 79.
4 Type the password and press ENTER, then type it again and press ENTER.
5 Save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup utility.
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Using your Server Companion CD
You can use your Server Companion CD to:
■ Install hardware drivers
■ Install programs
■ View server documentation
Instructions for using the CD are provided in Using Your Server Companion CD.
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Installing
Components
Read this chapter to learn how to:
■ Open and close the server case
■ Install drives
■ Install expansion cards and memory modules
■ Install processors and replace voltage regulators
■ Check and replace the power supplies
■ Replace the SCSI backplanes
■ Replace the system board
■ Replace case fans
■ Replace the CMOS battery
You must open your server case to install components. If
you are not comfortable with these procedures, get help
from a more experienced computer user or computer
service technician, or contact Gateway Technical Support.
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