Gateway E-5250 User Manual
E-5250
User's Guide
E-5250 User’s
Guide
Part #8502956 MAN SYS US E5250 USR GDE R0 7/98
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Contents
Preface ............. ................... .................. ................... ................iii
Conventions Used in This Guide........................................................... iv
Safety Instructions................................................................................... v
Getting Started .......... ............................ ............................ ....... 1
Setting Up Your System.......................................................................... 2
Starting Your System .............................................................................. 3
Understanding the Power-On Self-Test.......................................... 5
Setting Up the Operating System .................................................... 5
Installing and Restoring LANDesk................................................. 6
Turning Off Your System ....................................................................... 7
Resetting Your System............................................................................ 8
System Features .................................. ................... ................9
Computer Features ................................................................................ 10
AGP Video ..................................................................................... 10
BIOS ............................................................................................... 10
Cache Memory............................................................................... 10
Connectors...................................................................................... 10
Drives.............................................................................................. 11
Expansion Slots.............................................................................. 12
Intel 440GX Chip Set..................................................................... 12
Manageability................................................................................. 12
Memory .......................................................................................... 12
Networking..................................................................................... 13
Processor......................................................................................... 13
Front Panel............................................................................................. 14
Rear Panel.............................................................................................. 16
Contents i
Maintaining and Clean ing Your S ystem ................................19
Maintaining the Hard Drive.................................................................. 20
Protecting Against Viruses................................................................... 21
Cleaning Your System.......................................................................... 22
Cleaning the Mouse ....................................................................... 22
Cleaning the Keyboard.................................................................. 22
Cleaning the Monitor Screen......................................................... 23
Cleaning the Computer and Monitor Cases.................................. 23
Appendix ............... ................... .................. ................... ..........25
Acronyms and Abbreviations............................................................... 26
Terms and Definitions .......................................................................... 28
Regulatory Compliance Statements..................................................... 31
Index........................................................... .......... ......... ......... 35
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Pref ace
Contents
Conventions Used in This Guide ........................... iv
Safety Instructions................................................... v
Con ventions Used in This Guide
Throughout this guide, you will see the following conventions:
Conve ntion Description
NTER
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TRL+ALT+DEL
C
Setup
User’ s Gui de
Important!
Key board key names are printed in small
capitals.
A plus sign i ndicat es that the keys m ust be
pressed simultaneously.
Commands to be entered, options to
select, and messages that appear on your
monitor are printed in bold.
Names of publi cations and f iles are printed
in italic .
An important informs you of special
circumstances.
Caution!
Warning!
A caution warns you of poss ible 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
Observe the following safety instructions when using your system:
Follow all instructions marked on the system and in the
•
documentation.
When the system is turned off, a small amount of electrical current
•
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 22.)
Do not use this product near water or a heat source, such as a
•
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
•
set at the factory to the correct voltage.
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.
This system is equipped with a 3-wire grounding plug (a plug with
•
a grounding pin). This plug will only fit into a grounded power
outlet. This is a safety feature. Do not defeat the purpose of the
grounding pin. 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
•
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.
Preface v
There is a danger of explosion if the CMOS (complementary
•
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
•
qualified personnel if:
• The power cord or plug is damaged.
• Liquid has been spilled into the system.
• The system does not operate properly when the operating
instructions are followed.
• The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.
• The system’s performance changes.
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Getting Started
Contents
Setting Up Your System.......................................... 2
Starting Your System .............................................. 3
Turning Off Your System ....................................... 7
Resetting Your System............................................ 8
Important!
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 .
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
computer.
Setting Up Y our System
Before you set up your system, prepare a safe working environment for it.
Provide a clean, flat, and stable surface for your system. Allow at
•
least 12 inches at the rear of the computer for cabling and air
circulation.
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 system from extreme temperature and humidity. Do
•
not expose your system to direct sunlight, heater ducts, or other
heat-generating objects.
Keep your computer away from equipment that generates magnetic
•
fields, such as unshielded stereo speakers. Even a telephone placed
too close to the computer may cause interference.
Plug the computer into a wall outlet or power strip that is easily
•
accessible. When you turn off the computer with the power button,
some electricity still flows through the computer. To remove all
power from the computer, you need to unplug it.
After you prepare a safe working environment, use the poster that came
with your system to set up the system.
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Starting Your System
Before you start your system for the first time:
Check that the voltage selector switch on the back of the computer
•
is still set to the correct voltage for your area. This switch is set at
the factory to the correct voltage. (See the illustration on page 16
for the location of the switch.)
Make sure all cables are firmly connected to the proper cable ports
•
on the rear panel of the computer.
Make sure the computer and monitor are plugged into an AC outlet
•
or power strip.
To start the system
If you have connected the system components to a power strip, make
1.
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.
2.
Getting Started 3
Press the power button on the computer to turn on the computer. The
3.
power light-emitting diode (LED) on the front panel is lit when the
computer’s power is on.
Reset button
Turn on any other components connected to the computer, such as
4.
Power button
Powe r LED
speakers, a printer, or a scanner.
If nothing happens when you turn on the system:
5.
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.
Make sure the monitor is connected to the computer, 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.
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Wait until the startup procedure is finished before loading a diskette in the
diskette drive, or the computer may search on the diskette for startup
information.
For more troubleshooting information, see the “Troubleshooting” chapter in
the
Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-5250 System
guide
.
Understanding the P ower-On Self-Test
When you turn on your computer, the power-on self-test (POST) routine
checks the system memory and components. To see the POST information
on the screen, press
memory count.
The system beeps or displays an error message if POST finds any
problems. Write down the number of beeps that sound or the error message
that appears. See the “Troubleshooting” chapter of the
Troubleshooting Your E-5250 System
codes and error messages.
during POST. Press
AB
T
to bypass the remaining
SC
E
Maintaining and
guide for a description of the beep
Setting Up the Operating Syst em
Your computer comes with the Microsoft® Windows NT® 4.0 operating
system. The first time you start your computer, the operating system takes a
few minutes to set up. As you start Windows NT, if you are connecting to a
network, have your transmission control protocol/Internet protocol (TCP/
IP) information available. Contact your system administrator for your TCP/
IP information.
Refer to your software documentation for specific instructions on what to
do after the computer starts.
To complete the operating system setup
After the computer starts, the Start-up wizard opens. Click
1.
continue.
Type the requested information in the appropriate text boxes. When
2.
you have finished entering the information, click
Next.
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to
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