USER GUIDE
Gateway® E-9525R Server
Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 System board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Hot-swap backplanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 SAS/SATA backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 LED information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Server Companion DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Gateway Web site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Setting up the hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Protecting from power source problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Mounting your server into a cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Installing the bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Removing the server from a cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Starting your server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Understanding the power-on self-test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Turning off your server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Setting up the operating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Initial hardware settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Chapter 3: Maintaining Your Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Caring for your server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cleaning your server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Preparing for system recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Recording the BIOS configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 System administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Gateway System Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Server security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Identifying your server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Updating the baseboard management controller firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Using your Server Companion DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Server Companion DVD contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Viewing documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installing drivers and programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Updating the BIOS and firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Booting the Server Companion DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Chapter 4: Installing Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Preparing to install components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Selecting a place to work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Gathering the tools you need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Opening the server case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Closing the server case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Installing and removing drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Removing and installing an optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Removing and installing a tape drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Removing and installing a hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Removing and installing a diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Filling empty drive bays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Installing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Non-redundant mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Mirroring mode: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Sparing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Installing and removing PCI expansion cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Removing and installing the PCI riser assembly, a riser or PCI card . . .44 Replacing system fans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Replacing or adding a processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Replacing a power supply module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Replacing the RPS power distribution module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Replacing the hot-swap backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Installing and removing the ROMB battery pack for the mezzanine RAID card
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Installing and removing an optional mezzanine board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Replacing the CMOS battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Replacing the control panel adapter card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Replacing the control panel bridge card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Replacing the system board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Chapter 5: Using the BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Opening the BIOS Setup utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Updating the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Recovering the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Resetting the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Resetting BIOS passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Before calling Gateway Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Telephone support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Tutoring and training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
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Safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 First steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Beep codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 LED information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Diagnostic LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Expansion cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Appendix A: Server Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
System specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 System board specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Environmental specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Electronic specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Memory map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Interrupts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Connector pinouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Additional specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Appendix B: BIOS Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Appendix C: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
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•Front
•Back
•Interior
•System board
•Hot-swap backplanes
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See the following table for a description of this server’s LEDs and the information they provide:
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Aid in server |
Control panel |
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NIC status |
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Blue (On) - Link Blue (Blink) - Activity Off - No link
LED 1 Green (On) - NIC linked
LED 1 Green (Blinking) - NIC 1 Gbps activity
LED 1 (Off) - No link LED 2 Orange (On) Link speed 1 Gbps
LED 2 Green (On) - Link at 100 Mbps
LED 2 Green (Off) - Link at 10 Mbps
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In addition to your operating system’s documentation, you can use the following information resources to help you use your server.
Use the Server Companion DVD to access file utilities, Windows Server 2003 drivers, and documentation for your server and its components. For instructions, see Using Your Server Companion DVD.
Gateway provides a variety of information on its Web site to help you use your server.
Visit the Gateway Web site at support.gateway.com for:
■Technical documentation and product guides
■Technical tips and support
■Updated hardware drivers
■Order status
■Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
You can access a wide range of services through your telephone, including customer service, technical support, and information services. For more information, see “Telephone support” on page 72.
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CHAPTER 2
•Setting up the hardware
•Protecting from power source problems
•Mounting your server into a cabinet
•Starting your server
•Setting up the operating system
•Initial hardware settings
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Caution
Your server comes with 3-wire AC power cords fitted with the correct plug style for your region. If this plug does not match the connector on your surge protector, UPS, or wall outlet, do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. Use a surge protector, UPS, or wall outlet that is appropriate for the supplied AC power cords.
Important
Keep the server boxes and packing material in case you need to ship the server.
To make sure that your working environment is safe:
■Use a clean, dry, flat, stable surface for your server. Allow at least 6 inches at the back of the server for cabling and air circulation.
■Use the instructions on your server’s setup poster to set up your hardware.
■Use a grounded (three-prong) surge protector. A surge protector helps protect against AC power fluctuations. For additional protection from power outages, we recommend that you use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).
■Avoid subjecting your server to extreme temperature changes. Do not expose your server to direct sunlight, heating ducts, or other heat-generating objects. Damage caused by extreme temperatures is not covered by your warranty. As a general rule, your server is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you.
■Keep your server and magnetic media away from equipment that generates magnetic fields, such as unshielded stereo speakers. Strong magnetic fields can erase data on both diskettes and hard drives. Even a telephone placed too close to the server may cause interference.
Caution
High voltages can enter your server through the power cord and the modem and network connections. Protect your server by using a surge protector. If you have a modem, use a surge protector that has the appropriate type of modem jack. During an electrical storm, unplug the surge protector and the modem and network cables.
Surge protectors, line conditioners, and uninterruptible power supplies can help protect your server against power source problems.
Surge protectors
During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your server can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or server damage. Protect your server and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your server.
When you purchase a surge protector:
■Make sure that the surge protector meets the appropriate product safety certification for your location, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
■Check the maximum amount of voltage the protector allows to pass through the line. The lower the voltage, the better the protection for your server.
■Check the energy absorption (dissipation) rating. The higher the energy absorption rating, the better the protection for your server.
Line conditioners
A line conditioner protects your server from the small fluctuations in voltage from an electrical supply. Most servers can handle this variation, called line noise, without problems. However, some electrical sources include more line noise than normal. Line noise can also be a problem if your server is located near, or shares a circuit with, a device that causes electromagnetic interference, such as a television or a motor.
Some surge protectors and uninterruptible power supplies include simple line-conditioning capabilities.
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Uninterruptible power supplies
Use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect your server from data loss during a total power failure. A UPS uses a battery to keep your server running temporarily during a power failure and lets you save your work and shut down your server. You cannot run your server for an extended period of time while using only the UPS. To buy a UPS, visit accessories.gateway.com.
Mounting your server into a cabinet
Caution
Before attaching cabinet accessories, make sure that the server is turned off and all power cords are unplugged.
Caution
The cabinet must provide sufficient airflow to the front of the server to maintain correct cooling.
The fixed-rail cabinet mounting hardware included with your server should be used with standard 4-post cabinets that have front and back vertical posts. If your cabinet is a different type, obtain mounting hardware from the cabinet manufacturer.
The fixed-rail rackmount kit contents:
■Front server rails (2)
■Back server rails (2)
■Fastener pack (1)
■Locking screws (4)
■Mounting nuts (4)
■Mounting screws (4)
Important
The example shown is an E-9425R server, but the setup instructions are the same for this server.
If you ordered the optional tooless-rail kit for your server, refer to the instructions included in the kit.
To mount your server in a cabinet:
1Align the slots in the front server rails with the studs on the side of the server, then engage the slots with the studs and slide the rails forward until they stop.
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2Align the locking screw holes in the rails with the threaded screw holes in the server, then install one locking screw through the each front server rail.
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3Align the slots in the back server rails with the studs on the side of the server, then engage the slots with the studs and slide the rail forward until it stops.
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4Align the locking screw holes in the rails with the threaded screw holes in the server, then install one locking screw through the each back server rail.
5Attach one mounting nut to each of the two front cabinet posts where you plan to install the server.
Front cabinet post |
Mounting nut |
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Warning
You must support the server while installing or removing the front and back mounting screws. If the server is not supported, damage to the server or injury may result.
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6Attach one mounting nut to each of the two back cabinet posts where you plan to install the server.
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7Hold the server in place in the cabinet and swing the hinged back rail mounting brackets into alignment with the mounting nuts, then secure the back in place with two mounting screws (one on each side).
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8Align the mounting screw holes in the server handles with the front mounting nuts, then secure the front in place with two mounting screws (one on each side).
To install the bezel:
1With the server pulled out from the cabinet, align the holes in the handle with the small holes in the mounting brackets on the front side of the server.
Mounting bracket
Mounting bracket
2Attach the handles to the sides of the server with two mounting screws on each side.
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3Remove the bezel lock keys from the inside of the bezel, then insert the left side of the bezel into the left handle and swing the right side of the bezel in until it snaps into place.
4When the bezel is in place, lock the bezel by inserting the key into the lock in the lower right corner of the bezel and turning it clockwise until it stops.
5 Put the key in a safe place.
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To remove the server from a cabinet:
Warning
Screws are required to support the front of the server. You must support the server while removing the front screws and while sliding the server off the cabinet rails. If the server is not supported, damage to the server or injury may result.
1Remove the thumbscrews through the handles that hold the server in the cabinet.
2 While supporting the server, slide the server out from the cabinet.
Caution
When you connect peripheral devices to the server, make sure that your server and devices are turned off and the power cords are unplugged.
Before you start your server for the first time:
■Make sure that the server and monitor are plugged into a power outlet or surge protector and that the surge protector (if you are using one) is turned on.
■Make sure that all cables are connected securely to the correct ports and jacks on the back of the server.
To start the server:
1 Turn on any peripheral devices connected to the server.
2 Press the power button (1). The Power LED (2) lights.
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If nothing happens when you press the power button:
■Make sure that the power cable(s) is plugged in securely and that your surge protector (if you are using one) is plugged in and turned on.
■Make sure that the monitor is connected to the server, plugged into the power outlet or surge protector, and turned on. You may also need to adjust the monitor’s brightness and contrast controls.
■If you cannot find the cause of the power loss, contact Gateway Customer Care. For more information, see “Getting Help” on page 10.
3The first time you turn on the server, any pre-installed operating system may begin asking you for configuration settings. See your operating system’s documentation for instructions on configuring advanced settings for your specific network.
When you turn on your server, the power-on self-test (POST) routine checks the server memory and components. If POST finds any problems, the server displays error messages. Write down any error messages that you see, then see “Error messages” on page 74 and “Beep codes” on page 80 for troubleshooting information.
Every time you turn off your server, first shut down the operating system. You may lose data if you do not follow the correct procedure.
Caution
The power button on the server does not turn off server AC power. To remove AC power from the server, you must
unplug the AC power cords from the wall outlet or power source. The power cords are considered the disconnect device to the main (AC) power.
To turn off the server:
1See the operating system’s documentation or online help for instructions on shutting down the operating system. Whenever possible, you should use the operating system’s shut down procedure instead of pressing the power button.
2 If your server did not turn off automatically, press the power button.
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If you ordered your server with the operating system already installed by Gateway, in most cases it is completely installed and the basic settings are already configured. The Windows Small Business Server operating system may require additional installation, depending on the version you ordered. See your operating system’s documentation for instructions on completing the installation or configuring advanced settings for your specific network.
If you are installing an operating system because it was not already installed by
Gateway, see the appropriate installation guide for instructions.
Your server comes from the manufacturer with the correct initial hardware settings to operate your server as configured. However, at some point you might want to change settings to reflect a tasking change, a change in security requirements, or the addition of new resources to your server.
General hardware settings can be changed by using the BIOS Setup utility. For information on the BIOS Setup utility, see “Using the BIOS Setup Utility” on page 65. For information on BIOS settings, see “BIOS Settings” on page 101.
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CHAPTER 3
•Caring for your server
•Preparing for system recovery
•System administration
•Identifying your server
•Updating the baseboard management controller firmware
•Using your Server Companion DVD
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To extend the life of your server:
■Be careful not to bump or drop your server.
■When transporting your server, we recommend that you put it in the original packaging materials.
■Keep your server and magnetic media away from equipment that generates magnetic fields, such as unshielded speakers.
■Avoid subjecting your server to extreme temperatures. Do not expose your server to heating ducts or other heat-generating objects. Damage caused by extreme temperatures is not covered by your warranty. As a general rule, your server is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you.
■Keep all liquids away from your server. When spilled onto server components, almost any liquid can result in extremely expensive repairs that are not covered under your warranty.
■Avoid dusty or dirty work environments. Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms and can cause the server to overheat.
Keeping your server clean and the vents free from dust helps keep your server performing at its best. Your server cleaning kit could include:
■A soft, lint-free cloth
■Glass cleaner
■An aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension
■Isopropyl alcohol
■Cotton swabs
■A tape drive cleaning cartridge (if a tape drive is installed)
■A CD drive cleaning kit
Warning
When you shut down your server, the power turns off, but some electrical current still flows through your server. To avoid possible injury from electrical shock, unplug the power cord and all other cables connected to the server.
Cleaning tips
■Always turn off your server and other peripheral devices before cleaning any components.
■Use a damp, lint-free cloth to clean your server and other parts of your server system. Do not use abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on components.
■Keep the cooling vents free of dust. With your server turned off and unplugged, brush the dust away from the vents with a damp cloth, but be careful not to drip any water into the vents.
Cleaning the keyboard
You should clean the keyboard occasionally by using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension to remove dust and lint trapped under the keys.
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Caution
The computer screen is made of specially coated glass and can be scratched or damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners.
If you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off your server and turn the keyboard upside down to let the liquid drain. Let the keyboard dry completely before trying to use it again. If the keyboard does not work after it dries, you may need to replace it. Keyboard damage resulting from spilled liquids is not covered by your warranty.
Cleaning the screen
If your computer screen is a flat panel display, use only a damp, soft cloth to clean it. Never spray water directly onto the screen.
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If your computer screen is not a flat panel display, use a soft cloth dampened with glass cleaner to clean the screen. Never spray cleaner directly onto the screen.
Cleaning the tape drive
If you use a tape drive to back up your files, regular maintenance will lengthen the life of the drive. To maintain the drive’s reliability:
■Clean the drive monthly with the cleaning cartridge included with the drive.
■Remove the tape from the drive whenever the drive is not in use.
Preparing for system recovery
If your system files are corrupted, you may not be able to start the server from the hard drive. Startup diskettes are diskettes that let you start the server and attempt to fix the problem. See your operating system’s documentation or online help for instructions on creating startup diskettes.
Some operating systems also let you create an emergency repair diskette to back up critical operating system files. See your operating system’s documentation or online help for instructions on creating and using an emergency repair diskette.
To help keep track of your custom changes to BIOS settings and to prepare for system recovery, you should record your BIOS configuration after you have your server set up and working.
To record your BIOS configuration:
1 Print the appendix for “BIOS Settings” on page 101.
2Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. The BIOS Setup utility opens.
3 Record the BIOS settings on your printout.
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Gateway System Manager (GSM) lets you manage multiple computers on a Windows network from a single window, then implement commands and policies across the network with a single action. With Gateway System Manager, you can run system management tasks which are triggered by certain events or conditions.
For more information, refer to the Gateway Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) User Guide at http://support.gateway.com/support/default.asp# (by selecting this server from the list). You can also find additional information in the program’s online help.
Locking the server
To lock the server:
1Remove the bezel lock keys from the inside of the bezel, then snap on the bezel. The handles must be installed for the bezel to snap on. For instructions, see “Installing the bezel” on page 16.
2Insert the key into the lock and rotate it ¼ turn clockwise. To unlock it, rotate the key ¼ turn counter-clockwise.
Using BIOS security passwords
To prevent unauthorized use of the server, you can set server startup passwords.
Set an administrator password to prevent unauthorized access to the BIOS
Setup utility.
To set the BIOS security passwords:
1Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. The BIOS Setup utility opens.
2 Select the Security menu.
3 Select Change Administrator Password.
4 Type the password and press ENTER, then type it again and press ENTER.
5 Save your changes and close the BIOS Setup utility.
To remove a BIOS security password:
1Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. The BIOS Setup utility opens.
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