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or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from ALR.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However,
changes are made periodically. These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions. ALR
may improve and/or change products described in this publication at any time. Due to continuing
system improvements, ALR is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this
manual. For the latest product updates, consult the ALR web site at www.alr . c om. In no e vent will ALR
be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from
any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
In the interest of continued product development, ALR reserves the right to make improvements in this
manual and the products it describes at any time, without notices or obligation.
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ALR is a registered trademark of Advanced Logic Research, Inc. All other product names mentioned
herein are used for identification purposes only, and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks
of their respective companies.
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Pref ace
About this guide......................................................iv
Conventions used in this guide............................... v
Important safety instructions.................................. vi
About this guide
The purpose of this User’s Guide is to help y ou unpack, assemb le, and
install the system. This guide provides step-by-step setup and o perating
instructions along with detailed illu strations throughout t he document.
Below is a summary of the sections to f ollo w:
Chapter 1: Getting Started co vers inf ormation about the internal and
external features as w ell as the syst em architecture and supported operat ing
systems.
Chapter 2: System Features expl ains the main features of your system,
including ho w to assembl e it, identifying connec tors and arranging your
workspace.
Chapter 3: Maintaining and Cleaning Your System explains how to
perform routine maintenance and cleaning on y our system.
We recommend you take time to r ead through the manual bef ore using the
system. If you encounter a prob lem, refer to the h andy troublesho oting
section in this guide.
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Con ventions used in this guide
Throughout this booklet, you will see the fol lo wing con ventions :
ConventionDescription
NTER
E
TRL+ALT+DEL
C
Setup
User’s Guide
Important!
Keyboard key names are prin ted in small
capitals.
A plus sign indicates th at the ke ys must be
pressed simultaneously.
Commands to be entered, options to
select, and messages that appear on your
monitor are printed in bold.
Names of publications and files are printed
in italic.
An important informs you of special
circumstances.
Caution!
Warning!
A caution warns you of possible damage
to equipment or loss of data.
A warning indicates the possibility of
personal injury.
Preface v
Important safety instructions
Observe the following gui delines w hen performing any w ork on y our
system:
Foll ow all instructions marked on t his product and in the
•
documentation.
Unplug this product from the w all outlet be fore cleaning. Do not
•
use liquid or aerosol cleaners . Use a damp cloth for cle aning.
Do not use this product near water . Do not spill liquid on or int o the
•
product.
Do not place this product on an unstab le surface.
•
Openings in the system cabinet are provi ded for ventilat ion. Do not
•
block or co ver these openings. Do not pl ace this product near or
upon a radiator or heat re gister .
Use only the po w er source i ndicated on the po w er suppl y. If you
•
are not certain about y our pow er s ource, consult y our reseller or the
local pow er compan y.
This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding plug (a plu g
•
with a grounding pin). This plug will only fit into a grounded
pow er outle t. This is a safety feat ure. If you ar e unable to i nsert the
plug into the outlet, contact y our electri cian to replace the out let.
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Do not walk on the po w er cord or allow anything to rest on it.
•
If you use an extensi on cord with this system, make sure the total
•
ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extens ion cord do
not exceed the extensi on cord ampere rating. Also, the total ampere
requirements for all products pl ugged into the w all outlet must not
exceed 15 amperes.
Never insert objects of any kind i nto the system vent ilation slot s.
•
Do not attempt to service the system y ourself exc ept as explaine d
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elsewher e in the manual. Adjust onl y those controls co v ered in the
instructions. Opening or remo ving co vers marked “Do Not
Remove ” may e xpose y ou to dangerous v oltages or other risks.
Refer all servicing of those compartments to qualified service
personnel.
Under any of the follo wing conditions, unplug the system from the
•
wall outlet and re fer servicing to qualified personnel:
•The pow er cord or plug i s damaged.
•Liquid has been spilled into the s ystem.
•The system does not operate properl y w hen the operating
instructions are follo w ed.
•The system was dropped, or the cabinet is damaged.
•The product exhibits a dis tinct change in performance.
Important!
The system power cord
serves as the main
disconnect for the
computer. The wall outlet
must be easily accessible
by the operator.
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viii Gateway ALR 8200 User’s Guide
Getting Started
Before you begin ..................................................... 2
Assembling your system......................................... 3
Starting up the system.............................................. 6
1
Before y ou begin
Congratulations on your purchase. With the arriv al of your ne w system, you
are probabl y eager to assemb le the computer and ha ve it operat ing. This
section helps you:
Assemble the system
•
Connect the monitor and keybo ard
•
Start up the system
•
Carefully read and f ollo w these instructions to e nsure that yo ur system
operates correctly.
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Assembling y our system
Prepare a clean, flat, and firm surface for your computer . Allo w at
•
least three inches at the r ear of the chassis for cabling and ai r
circulation.
Protect your computer from extreme temper ature and humidity . Do
•
not expose y our computer to direct s unlight, heater ducts, and other
heat-generating objects.
Keep your sys tem a wa y fr om equipment that generates magnet ic
•
fields. Even a telephone placed too closely to the sys tem may
cause interference.
Protect your system aga inst A C po w er spikes b y using a 3-prong,
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115-V or 230-V (depending on the voltage supplied in yo ur
locality) po wer cord , and a n A C surge control po w er strip. The
system includes a TAC400 po w er suppl y. The pow er suppl y ships
with a single hot-sw appab le module and can support up to tw o
modules. The system requires a separate wal l outlet for each po wer
supply module.
Inspecting the contents
Unpack the carton and inspect the contents. Standar d systems include th e
following items:
Server
•
Po w er cab les
•
User’s guide
•
Maintaining and troubleshooti ng guide
•
Utilities
•
Enhanced keyboard
•
Check the packing list to ensure al l equipment and associated manuals are
included in your shipment. Inspect ev erything carefull y.
Important!
Keep the product carton
and foam packing, in case
you have to ship t he
system.
If you return the system in
different packaging, your
warranty may be voided.
Getting Started 3
Setting up the server
Refer to Figure 1 and the f ollo wing procedures w hen connecti ng optional
peripherals to your s ystem.
1.
2.
Important!
Shielded cables are
required by the FCC.
3.
4.
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Figur e 1: Connecti ng P er ipher als
Connect the keyboard and mouse to thei r respecti ve ports using the
pictures on the server’s rear co ver as a guide.
Connect the monitor video cab le to the video port. The location of the
port may vary depending on w hether you use th e integrated video or a
video card.
Connect the monitor po w er cable to an A C outlet or , pr eferabl y, a
surge control outlet station.
Verify that the voltage s elector s witch on the po w er suppl y is set for
the proper voltage (1 15V or 230V). If the syste m includes tw o
hot-swap modul es, each module has a v oltage selector switc h.
Connect the pow er cab le to t he AC -In po w er socket on t he po w er
5.
supply. If the system includ es both hot-sw appab le modules, there will
be an AC-I n po we r socket on each module.
Connect the other end of the po w er cab le(s) to an A C out let.
6.
Getting Started 5
Warning!
For safety reasons, both
upper and lower bezel
doors must be closed and
locked while the system is
running.
Starting up the system
Press the On/Off switch on the front panel to start the system. The green
LED on the front panel lights.
If you turn off y our system, y ou must w ait at least ten se conds before y ou
turn the system back on.
The system self-checks the memory even i f the monitor is not connec ted. If
the monitor is connected and on, the scr een displa ys the start-up sequence.
If more than one CPU is installed, the system displays w hich CPU
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it is currently testing.
If any errors are encountered, your system displa ys them on the
•
monitor.
If a monitor is not connected or th e system is unab le to displa y an
•
error, an error beep code sounds.
If the system encounters an error , it is most l ikel y a nonfatal one, meaning
the system will function until t he error is corrected (usually through t he
BIOS Setup). In the rare case of a fatal error, see “Quick check” on page6.
If the information in this guide does not hel p you solv e the prob lem, check
your
Sometimes, the simplest things can cause troub le. To avoid unnecessary
service calls, be sure you check o v er the basi cs before you call for support.
If your system does not oper ate correctly, re-read the instructions for the
procedure(s) you ha v e performed. If an error occurs within an application,
consult the documentation supplied wit h the softw are.
This section identifies solutions to common problems.
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