Gateway DX430B, DX430S, DX430X, DX440X, DX441B Setup Manual

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computer, read the Starter Guide for tips on using your
computer.

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computer, see the User Guide or Reference Guide that
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Gateway Documentation.

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Your Gateway computer is packed with many powerful features.

Icons and color coding help make setting up your computer as easy as possible.

DVD/CD drive

Power button/
power indicator

USB ports

IEEE 1394/

FireWire™ port

Microphone jack

Headphone jack

Memory card reader

DVD/CD drive
(optional)

Audio left jack (optional)

Video jack (optional)

Audio right jack (optional)

SETTING UP YOUR GATEWAY COMPUTER

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FRONT (may vary with options)

BACK (may vary with options)

otherwise

Integrated video

(VGA)

otherwise

1

Connect the mouse and
keyboard

If you have a wireless mouse or

keyboard, follow the instructions that
came with them.

5

Connect the network

(optional)

Connect the network (RJ45)

cable to the Ethernet jack and a
cable mode, DSL modem, or
network jack.

6

Connect the
power cord

Connect the power cable to

the computer, then plug it
into a power supply. To
protect your system from
power fluctuations, use a
surge protector.

WARNING: To protect your computer

during electrical storms, unplug the
power cord and the modem and
network cables.

7

Turn on the

power

( )

Turn on the monitor and

computer. Follow the Windows
setup screen instructions.

IMPORTANT: Connect devices, such as a
printer or scanner, after you complete the
Windows setup. Follow the instructions
that came with the device.

2

Connect the monitor

(depending on your model)

If available, connect to Add-in video

(DVI or VGA), otherwise connect to
Integrated video (VGA).

4

Connect the
modem

(optional)

Connect the modem cable to

the modem jack and the
telephone wall jack. You can
connect your telephone to the
telephone jack.

Add-in video
(DVI or VGA)

Voltage switch

Headphone jack

Microphone jack

S/PDIF jack

TV tuner (optional)

Audio card (optional)

USB ports

PS/2 keyboard port

PS/2 mouse port

Power connector

Case cover thumbscrew

Case cover thumbscrew

Ethernet (network) jack

Add-in video card (optional)

Integrated monitor
(VGA) port

Center/subwoofer jack
Surround left/right jack

IEEE 1394/ FireWire™ port

3

Connect the speakers*

(optional)

1 Plug the audio cable into the back of

your computer.

2 Plug the USB cable into one of your

computer's USB ports.

Note: If you have a speaker bar, follow

the instructions that came with it.

Wireless antenna connectors (optional)

Audio in/side speaker jack

Gateway help
resources and
Customer Care
information

Model and

serial number