Gateway E-5200 User Manual

E-5200 User's Guide

E-5200 User’s Guide

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Conventions Used in This Guide.......................................................... iii

Safety Instructions.................................................................................. iv

Getting Started .......... ............................ ............................ ....... 1

Assembling Your System ....................................................................... 2

Starting Your System .............................................................................. 4

Understanding the Power-On Self-Test.......................................... 5

Setting Up the Operating System .................................................... 6

Turning Off Your System ....................................................................... 7

Resetting Your System............................................................................ 8

System Features .................................. ................... ......... ....... 9

System Features..................................................................................... 10

AGP Video ..................................................................................... 10

BIOS ............................................................................................... 10

Cache Memory............................................................................... 10

Connectors...................................................................................... 10

Drives.............................................................................................. 11

Expansion Slots.............................................................................. 11

Intel 440 BX Chip Set .................................................................... 11

Manageability................................................................................. 12

Memory .......................................................................................... 12

Networking..................................................................................... 12

Processor......................................................................................... 12

Front Panel............................................................................................. 14

Audio-Out Jack............................................................................... 14

CD-ROM Drive.............................................................................. 14

Diskette Drive................................................................................. 15

Hard Drive LED............................................................................. 15

Power Button.................................................................................. 15

Power LED..................................................................................... 15

Rear Panel.............................................................................................. 16

Keyboard Port................................................................................. 16

Mouse Port...................................................................................... 16

Power Connector............................................................................ 17

Parallel (Printer) Port...................................................................... 17

RJ-45 Network Jack....................................................................... 17

Serial Ports ..................................................................................... 17

USB Ports....................................................................................... 17

Video Port ...................................................................................... 17

Voltage Selector............................................................................. 17

Maintaining and Clean ing Your S ystem ................................19

Maintaining the Hard Drive.................................................................. 20

Cleaning Your System.......................................................................... 21

Cleaning the Mouse ....................................................................... 21

Cleaning the Keyboard.................................................................. 21

Cleaning the Monitor Screen......................................................... 22

Cleaning the Computer and Monitor Cases.................................. 22

Appendix ............... ................... .................. ................... ..........23

Acronyms and Abbreviations............................................................... 24

Terms and Definitions .......................................................................... 26

Computer Virus Notice............. ............................ .................. 29

Regulatory Compliance Statemen ts...................................... 32

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Index........................................................... .......... ......... ......... 35

Con ventions Used in This Guide

Throughout this guide, you will see the following conventions:

Conve ntion Description

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TRL+ALT+DEL

Setup

User’s Guide

Note:

Key board ke y names are printed in small capitals.

A plus sign indicates t hat the keys must be pressed simultaneously.

Commands to be entered, options to select, and messages that appear on your monitor ar e print ed in bold.

Names of publicat ions and files are printed in italic.

A note informs you of spec ia l circumstances.

Caution!

Warning!

A caution warns y ou o f possi ble damage to equipment or loss of data.

A warni ng in d ic ate s th e pos sibility of personal injury.

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Safety Instructions

Warnin g!

Do not attempt to service the syste m y our self e x cept as ex pl aine d el sewhere in the syste m do cumen ta tio n. Adjust only those cont rols covered in the instructions.

Openin g or r em o vi ng covers marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous electrical voltages or other risks.

Ref er al l se rvic in g of t ho se compartments to qualified service personnel.

Observe the following safety instructions when using your system:

Follow all instructions marked on the system and in the

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documentation.

When the system is turned off, a small amount of electrical current

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still runs through the system. Always unplug the system from the electrical outlet before cleaning the system or opening the cover. (Follow the cleaning instructions on page 21.)

Do not use this product near water or a heat source, such as a

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radiator or heat register.

Do not spill anything on or into the system. The best way to avoid

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spills is to avoid eating and drinking near your system.

Make sure you set up the system on a stable work surface.

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Openings in the system cabinet are provided for ventilation. Do not

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block or cover these openings. Make sure you provide adequate space (at least 12 inches) around the system for ventilation when you set up your work area. Never insert objects of any kind into the system ventilation slots.

Use the voltage setting for your area. The voltage selector switch is

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set at the factory to the correct voltage.

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This system is equipped with a 3-wire grounding plug (a plug with

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a grounding pin). This plug will only fit into a grounded power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace the outlet.

Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.

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If you use an extension cord with this system, make sure the total

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ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, the total ampere requirements for all products plugged into the wall outlet must not exceed 15 amperes.

There is a danger of explosion if the CMOS (complementary

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metal-oxide semiconductor) battery is replaced incorrectly.

Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended

by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to

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qualified personnel if:

The power cord or plug is damaged.

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Liquid has been spilled into the system.

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The system does not operate properly when the operating

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instructions are followed.

The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.

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The system’s performance changes.

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Getting Started

Contents

Assembling Your System........................................ 2

Starting Your System .............................................. 4

Turning Off Your System ....................................... 7

Resetting Your System............................................ 8

Assembling Your System

Before you unpack your system, prepare a safe working environment for your computer by doing the following:

Provide a clean, flat, and stable surface for your computer. Allow at

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least 12 inches at the rear of the chassis for cabling and air circulation.

Note:

Keep the product carton and packing material, in case you need to send the system out for repair. If you retu rn y o ur sy s te m to th e fa ctory i n di ff e r ent packaging, your warranty may b e vo id .

Obtain a grounded (three-prong) AC surge-protected power strip.

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A surge-protected power strip helps protect against AC line spikes.

Protect your computer from extreme temperature and humidity. Do

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not expose your computer to direct sunlight, heater ducts, or other heat-generating objects.

Keep your system away from equipment that generates magnetic

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fields, such as unshielded stereo speakers. Even a telephone placed too close to the system may cause interference.

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The following figure shows you how to connect basic peripherals to your computer. Note that your system may not include all the items shown in the figure.

Some connectors on the back of the system are colored to match the plugs on peripherals that ship with your system. For more detailed information on connecting peripherals, see “Rear Panel” on page 16.

Caution!

Make sure your computer and peripherals are turned off and un pl ug ge d f rom t he power outlet when you connect peripherals to the system.

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Getting Started 3

Note:

Plug the system into a wall outlet that is easily access ibl e . To remove al l power from the system, you need to unplug the system, not just turn the system off with the power button.

Starting Your System

Before you start your system for the first time,

Make sure all cables are firmly connected to the proper cable ports

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on the rear panel of the system.

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

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power strip.

To start the system

Note:

ait unt il the st a rt-up proc edur e is fin ishe d bef ore loading any diskettes in the

isket te drive , or the syste m

ma y try to bo ot fro m th e

iskette drive.

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

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

Press the power button on the monitor to turn on the monitor.

Press the power button on the computer to turn on the computer. The

power LED (light-emitting diode) on the front panel is lit when the computer’s power is on.

Power LED

Power button

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Turn on any other components connected to the system, such as

speakers, a printer, or a scanner.

If nothing happens when you turn on the computer, recheck the power

cables to see that they are securely plugged in and that your power strip (if you are using one) is plugged in and turned on.

If you can hear the power supply fan whirring, but nothing appears on the monitor, make sure the monitor is connected to the system, plugged into the power strip or AC outlet, and turned on. You may also need to adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor.

For more troubleshooting information, see the “Troubleshooting” chapter in the

Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-5200 System

guide

Understanding the Power-On Self-T est

When you turn on your computer, the POST (power-on self-test) routine checks the system memory and components.

The system beeps or displays an error message if POST encounters any errors. Write down the number of beeps that sound or the error message that appears. See the “Troubleshooting” chapter of your

Troubleshooting Your E-5200 System

guide for a description of the beep

codes and error messages.

Maintaining and

Note:

ou can press TAB during POST to see the test being performed on the screen. Press E rema in in g me mory coun t.

to bypass the

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