Gateway E-1600 System Manual

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Gateway™ E-1600 Desktop

System Manual

January 2001

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Notices

This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No p art of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior c onsent in writing from Gateway.

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. Gateway may improve and/or change products described in this publication at any time. Due to continuing system improvements, Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at www .gateway .com. In no event will Gateway be liabl e 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, Gateway reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time, without notices or obligation.

Trademark acknowledgments

AnyKey, black-and-white spot design, CrystalScan, Destination, EZ Pad, EZ Point, Field Mouse, Solo, TelePath, Vivitron, stylized “G” design, and “You’ve got a friend in the business” slogan are registered trademarks and GATEWAY, Gateway Profile, Gateway Solo, Gateway Astro, green stylized GATEWAY, green stylized Gateway logo, and the black-and-white spotted box logo are trademarks of Gat eway, Inc. Intel, Intel Inside logo, and Pentium are registered trademarks and MMX is a trademar k of Inte l Corporation. Micr osoft, MS , MS-DO S, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. 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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Contents

Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Conventions used in this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Getting additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi

1 System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Standard features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Back panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Vertical desktop feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

System board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Heceta IV hardware management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2 System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Setting up your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Starting your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Understanding the Power-On Self-Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting up the operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Turning off your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Restarting your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3 Case Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Static electricity precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Opening the case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Removing the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Removing the bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Closing the case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Replacing the bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Replacing the cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4 Replacing and Adding System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Replacing or adding drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Preparing to replace or add a drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Drive cabling information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Replacing the CD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Replacing the 3.5-inch diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adding a 3.5-inch device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Replacing the hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Replacing or adding memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Replacing the processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Adding or replacing expansion cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Replacing the system board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Replacing the power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

5 Using the BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

About the BIOS Setup utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Updating the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Setting the BIOS configuration jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

6 Managing Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Protecting against power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Surge suppressors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Line conditioners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Uninterruptible power supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Maintaining and managing your hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Hard drive maintenance utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Hard drive management practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Protecting your computer from viruses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Checking system health with LANDesk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

System recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Creating a startup diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Keeping a record of system configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Using your System Restoration CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

7 Cleaning Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Cleaning the mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Cleaning the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Cleaning the monitor screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Cleaning the computer and monitor cases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Troubleshooting checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Verifying your configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Troubleshooting guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Battery installation problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

CD drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Computer problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Diskette drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Hard drive problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

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Memory and processor problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Modem problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Peripheral/adapter problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Printer problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Video problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Beep codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

A Safety and Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

B Reference Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

System specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Mechanical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Environmental specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Electrical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

System I/O addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Memory map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Interrupts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

DMA usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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Preface

Conventions used in this manual

Throughout this manual, you will see the following conventions:

Convention Description

ENTER Keyboard key names are printed in small capitals.

TRL+ALT+DEL A plus sign means to press the keys at the same time.

Setup Commands to be entered, options to select, and messages that

appear on your monitor are printed in bold. User’s Guide Names of publications are printed in italic. Viewpoint All references to front, rear, left, or right on the computer are based

on the compute r bei ng in a no rmal, upright position , as vie w ed f rom

the front.

Important A note labeled important informs you of special

circumstances.

Caution A caution warns you of possible damage to equipment or

loss of data.

Warning A warning indicates the possibility of personal injury.

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Getting additional information

Log on to the technical support area of www.gatewayatwork.com to find information about your computer or other Gateway products. Some types of information you can access are:

■ Hardware driver and prog ram updates

■ Technical tips

■ Service agreemen t information

■ Technical documen ts and component info rmation

■ Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

■ Documentation fo r peripherals or optional co mponents

■ Online technical support

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System Features

Standard features

■ Intel

■ Desktop-to-tower conversion

■ Two dual in-line memory module (DIMM) sockets that support up to

■ Integrated Heceta IV Hardware Management Application Specific

■ Integrated video controller using main memory for video memory

■ Intel 810e chipset

■ Two PCI slots that support half-length, low-profile PCI expansion cards

■ One 3.5 inch diskette drive, one CD drive, and one hard dr ive

Celeron™ or Intel Pentium™ III processor

512 megabyte s (MB) of Synchronous Dynamic Rando m Access Memory (SDRAM)

Integrated Circuit (ASIC)

■ Keyboard port, mouse port, one serial port, parallel port, video port, Local

Area Network (LAN) po rt, two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports, and line-out and microphone-in audio ports

■ Integrated audio using Crystal CS4201 AC’97 on-board Codec with

analog speaker suppor t

■ 10/100 Mbit per second Ethernet network support

Standard features 1

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Front panel

Auxiliary drive bay cover

Power button

Power LED

Optional USB port cover

D drive

CD activity LED

Headphone jack

Diskette drive activity LED

Emergency CD eject

CD eject button

Diskette eject button

Diskette drive

Auxiliary drive bay provides space for a fourth drive that can be externally accessible.

Power button turns the computer on and off. CD drive plays data or audio CDs. CD activity LED glows when the CD drive is reading a CD. Emergency CD eject provides a way to eject a CD if the computer is off. CD eject button ejects a CD from the CD drive. Diskette eject button ejects a diskette from the diskette drive. Diskette drive writes to and reads from 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB diskettes. Diskette drive activity LED glows when the diskette drive rea ds from or

writes to a diskette. Headphone jack lets you connect a set of headphones to the integrated audio

controller on the system board. Optional USB port cover covers the optional front panel USB ports that let

you connect USB devices directly to the front panel. Power LED glows green when the computer is on.

2 System Features

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Back panel

Kensington lock slot

Optiona l thumbscre w lock

Power connector

Thumbscrew

Mouse port

USB ports

PCI slots (2)

Parallel (printer) port

Line-out

Voltage selector switch

Serial port

Video port

Keyboard port

Microphone-in

RJ-45 LAN connector

Power connector connects the computer power cord. The other end of the power cord plugs into an AC outlet or power strip.

Optional thumbscrew lock lets you lock the cover so that it cannot be removed without a key.

Kensington lock slot lets you use a cable lock to secure the system. Thumbscrew secures the c over to the chassis. Parallel (p rinter or LPT) po rt connects a printer or other parallel device. PCI slots (2) let you install as many as two low-profile PCI expansion cards. Microphone-in jack connec ts a micropho ne. RJ-45 LAN connector connects the network cable. Serial (COM) port connects a serial device. Video por t connects the monitor interface cable. Keyboard port connects a Personal System/2 Voltage selector sets the voltage for your area, either 115V or 230V. Mouse port connects a PS/2-compatible mouse.

(PS/2) compatible keyboard.

Back panel 3

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USB ports connect Plug-and-Play devices that are automatically configured when they are plugged into the computer.

Line-out audio jack connects audio devices such as speakers.

4 System Features

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V ertical desktop feature

You can set up your desktop to sit vertically by u sing the stand included with your accessory kit. This arrangement saves space and transforms your desktop computer into a minitower computer.

Important If you set your system up vertically, make sure you use a

CD drive with retaining clips. Retaining clips hold the CD in place when the compute r is mount ed vertic ally. The CD drive that ships with the system includes retaining clips.

To convert your computer to a tower

1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord and all cables

connected to the back .

2 Lift the right side of the computer until it rests vertically on its left side. 3 Lift the front of the computer , rocking it back, and place the plastic stand

under the front of the computer.

4 Lower the front of the computer, allowing it to balance on the stand. 5 Reconnect the power cord and that cables you disconnected earlier.

Vertical desktop feature 5

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System board

O P

A PCI connectors B Internal speaker connector (not used) C CD audio connecto r D Audio connectors E Headphone connector F Telephony connector

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RJ-45 LAN connector

G H Serial port I Parallel port J Video port K Dual USB ports L Keyboard and mouse port s M Processor fan connector N Processor socket O DIMM slots P Main power connector Q Diskette drive connector R Secondary IDE connector S Primary IDE connector T Front panel connector U Battery V Chassis intrusion connector W BIO S configuration ju mper (J6A1)

Heceta IV hardware management

Heceta IV is an integrated data acquisition system that lets you monitor the status of your system hardware. Monitored information includes internal temperature, fan speed, voltage, and chassis intrusion (to alert you in case of tampering). The features of the hardware management system can be accessed through LANDesk® Client Manager, which provides a quick system health indicator.

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8 System Features

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System Setup

Setting up your computer

Use the instructions on the Quick Guide poster that c ame with your computer to assemble your computer.

You should prepare a safe working environment before assembling your computer by following these guidelines:

■ Use a clean, flat, and stable surface for your computer. Allow at least

6 inches at the rear of the computer for cabling and air circulation.

■ Obtain a grounded (three-prong) AC surge-p rotected power strip. A

surge-protected power strip helps protect against AC power fluctuations.

■ Protect your computer from extreme temperature and humidity. Do not

expose your computer to direct sunlight, heater ducts, or other heat-generatin g objects.

■ Keep your computer away from equipment that generates magnetic

fields, such as unshielded stereo speakers. Even a telephone p laced too close to the computer may cause interference.

■ Plug the computer into a wall outlet or power strip that is easily

accessible.

Important Keep the computer boxes and packing materi al in case you

need to send the computer to Gateway for repairs. If you return your computer in different packaging, your warranty may be voided.

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Starting your computer

Before you start your computer for the first time:

■ Make sure that the voltage selector switch on the back of the computer

is set to the correct voltage for your area. This switch is set at the factory to the correct voltage (see “Back panel” on page 3 for the voltage selector switch location) .

■ Make sure all cables are firmly connected to the proper ports on the back

panel of the computer.

Caution Make sure your computer and peripherals are turned off

and unplugged from the power outlet when you connect peripherals to the computer, or you might damage the computer or the peripherals.

■ Make sure the computer and monitor are plugged into an AC outlet or

power strip and that the power strip is turned on.

To s tart the computer :

1 If you have connected the computer components to a power strip, make

sure all the computer components are turned off, then turn on the power strip.

2 Tur n o n th e m on i t o r. 3 Turn on any other componen ts connected to the computer, such as

speakers, a printer, or a scanner.

4 Turn on the computer.

If nothing happens when you turn on the computer:

■ Make sure that the power cables are securely plugged in and that

your power strip (if you are using one) is plugged in an d turned on.

■ Make sure the monitor is connected to the computer , p lugged into

the power strip or AC outlet, and turned on. You may also need to adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor.

10 System Setup

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Understanding the Power-On Self-T est

When you turn on your computer, the Power-On Self-Test (POST) routine checks the computer memory and compon ents. To see this information on the screen, press T

Important The computers starts very quickly. If your monitor requires

The computer displays error messages if POST finds any problems. W rite down any error messages that you see. If you continue to have problems, these error messages may help technical support diagnose the cause.

AB during POST.

a short time to warm up, you may not see the messages. If you are having problems, you may need to wait for the monitor to warm up and then restart the computer. If you are trying to enter Setup, press F1 before the monitor warms up.

Setting up the opera ting system

The first time you start your computer, the operating system takes a few minutes to set up.

Refer to your operating system documentation for specific questions regarding the operating system.

To complete the operating system setup for Windows NT:

1 After the computer starts, the start-up wizard o pens. Continue by clicking

Next.

2 Type the requested information in the appropriate text bo xes. When you

have finished typing the information, continue by clicking

Important Any ID or key numbers requested to complete the

operating system setup are eith er on a sticker attach ed to the computer or in the documentation provided.

3 Continue following the instructions and selecting options in the start-up

wizard dialog boxes, clicking the wizard tells you to restart the computer.

Next to move through the dialog boxes, unt il

Next.

If you need to return to the previous dialog box to change any of your entries, click

Back.

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4 Restart your computer. The setup is complete.

Important For other operating systems, such as Windows®2000,

refer to the appropr iate o perating system s oftware man ual for setup instructions.

T urning off your computer

Every time you turn off your computer , shut down the operating sy stem first. You may lose data if you do not follow the proper procedure.

To turn off your computer in Windows NT:

1 Click Start, then select Shut down the computer?, then Shut Down. 2 Click OK. The computer turns off. If you see a message saying It is now

safe to turn off your computer

button.

, turn off the computer by pressing th e power

3 Turn off the monitor and peripherals.

Warning When you turn the computer off by pressing the power

button, some electric current still flows through the computer. Before opening the computer case or connecting or removing any peripherals, turn off the computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable (if installed) or you may get an electric shock.

Important For other operating systems, such as Windows

refer to the appropr iate o perating system s oftware man ual for instructions.

2000,

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Restarting your computer

If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have to close programs that are not responding. If closing u nresponsive prog rams does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to reset the computer.

To close programs and restart your computer in Windows NT:

1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. A window opens that lets you close a program that

is not responding.

2 Click Ta s k Ma n a ge r, then select the program that is not responding. 3 Close the program by clicking End Task. 4 If the computer does not respond, turn off the computer power, wait ten

seconds an d turn the po wer on again.

Important If the computer does not turn off immediately, you may

need to hold the power button down for a few seconds to turn the computer off.

As a part of the regular startup process, a program to check the disk sta tus runs automatically. When the checks are finished, Windows starts.

Important For other operating systems, such as Windows 2000, refer

to the appropriate operating system software manual for instructions.

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Case Access

Static electricity precautions

Static electricity can permanently damage elec tronic components in your computer. When opening your computer case, always perform the following procedure.

Caution Prevent electrostatic damage to your computer by

following static electricity precautions every time you open your computer case.

To a void static electricit y discharge:

1 We ar a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores). 2 Turn off the computer power.

3 Discharge any static electricity by touching a bare metal surface on the

back of the case.

4 Unplug all power cords from AC outlets and disconnect the modem cable

(if installed).

5 Remove the computer cover.

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Follow these precautions to avoid electrostatic damage to your computer components:

■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as plastic and packing foam in your

work area.

■ Remove the parts from their antistatic bags only when you are ready to

use them. Do not lay parts on the outside of antistatic bags since only the inside of the bag provides antistatic prot ection.

■ Always hold cards by their edges and their metal mounting brackets.

Avoid touching components on the cards a nd the e dge conn ectors that connect to expansion slots.

■ Never slide cards or other parts over any surface.

Warning Avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and

moving parts, by turning o ff your computer and unplug ging the power cord and modem cable before removing the computer cover.

Opening the case

To work on the internal components of the computer, you must open the case, which has two removable parts:

■ A chassis cover that surrounds the sides and top of the system

■ A front faceplate (bezel) that covers the front of the system

Because the components inside your computer a re extremely sensitive to static electricity, be sure to fo llow the precautions at the beginning of this chapter for avoiding static electricity damage.

Warning Avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and

moving parts, by turning o ff your computer and unplug ging the power cord and modem cable (if installed) before removing th e chassis cov er.

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Removing th e cover

To remove the chassis cover:

1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all peripherals and power cords. 2 If the case is secured by a chassis lock, unlock the chassis. 3 Remove the thumbscrew on the back of the case. 4 Using the hand les on each side of the cover, pull the cover tow ard the

back of the computer.

Thumbscrew

Handles

5 Lift the cover up and off of the computer.

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Removing the bezel

To remove the front bezel:

1 Lift the three tabs to release the bezel. The top of the bezel swings out

and away from the cha ssis.

Tabs

2 Lift the bezel until the tabs clear the holes in the chassis. Remove the

bezel.

Closing the case

Replace the chassis cover as soon as you finish installing or removing components so that dust and dirt (which could damage the computer) do not collect inside the computer.

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Replacing the bezel

To replace the front bezel:

1 Set the tabs on the bottom edge of the bezel into the holes in the front

panel of the chassis.

2 Swing the bezel up into position, then press the bezel into the chassis

until the three upper tabs snap into their holes.

Replacing the cover

To replace the chassis cover:

1 Place the cover on the computer, making sure the hole for the

thumbscrew is at the back of the chassis.

2 Slide the cover toward the front of the computer until the front edge of

the cover slides beneath the top edge of the bezel.

3 Reinstall the thumbscrew that you removed to open the case. 4 If you are using a chassis lock to secure the computer, replace the lock.

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Replacing and Adding System Components

Replacing or adding drives

Preparing to replace or add a drive

One 3.5-inch diskette drive, one 3.5-inch hard drive , and one CD drive are included with your computer . Y ou can ad d one additional half-height 3.5-inch tape storage or disk storage device.

As you prepare to install drives, keep the following in mind:

■ To remove and install drives, use an antistatic wrist strap.

■ If you remove a drive, place it in an antistatic bag or container.

■ Before you install a drive, see the drive documentation for information

on configuring the drive, setting any jumpers on the d rive, and attaching cables to the drive.

■ If you are installing a drive that requires a controller card, install the card

before you install the drive.

■ The IDE cables automatically assign master/slave positions to the drives

they connect. You can override these assignments using the jumpers on the drives.

■ IDE hard drives can be configured as single, master, or slave. IDE CD

drives can be configured as master or slave. Configure the drives by using the drive-select jumpers located on the drive s.

■ You may need to configure the drives you install using the BIOS Setup

utility. Press F1 at start up to open the BIOS Setup utility.

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Drive cabling information

Your computer includes three different types of drive cables. Each drive cable is clearly labeled, indicating cable-type and showing which end is connected to the appropriate connector on the system board and which end is connected to the drive.

Use the diskette drive connector cable to connect the diskette drive. Use the standard IDE connector cable to connect IDE devices such as CD drives and standard IDE hard drives. Use the 80-conductor IDE cable to connect DMA-100-compatible hard drives.

Important The CD drive may be connected to the primary IDE

controller and the hard drive may be connected to the secondary IDE controller. Drive assignments will reflect the correct configuration from the factory.

Replacing the CD drive

To replace the CD drive:

1 Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord, modem cable (if

installed), and all external peripheral devices.

2 Remove the cover. (See “Removing the cover” on page 17 and “Static

electricity precautions” on page 15.)

3 Locate the CD drive. 4 Disconnect the power, audio, and data cables from the back of the drive.

Note their positions and orientations. (You will reconnect these cables when you install the new drive.)

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