Gateway GT5042j Quick Reference Guide
HARDWARE REFERENCE
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Contents
Contents
Chapter 1: About This Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
About this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Accessing the online User Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Gateway contact information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chapter 2: Hardware Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chapter 3: Maintenance Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Preventing static electricity discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Opening the case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Removing the side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Removing the front bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Closing the case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Replacing the front bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Replacing the side panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Adding or replacing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Replacing the system battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adding or replacing an optional diskette drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Adding or replacing the memory card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adding or replacing a hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Replacing the front fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Replacing the rear fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Replacing the power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Replacing the heat sink and processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Replacing the I/O board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Adding or replacing an expansion card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Replacing the system board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
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CHAPTER 1
About This Reference
•About this guide
• Accessing the online User Guide
• Gateway contact information
• Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
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About this guide
This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific
to your model of Gateway computer. Some illustrations in this guide may look
different than your computer because hardware options and port locations may
vary. For all other computer information, see your online User Guide.
Accessing the online User Guide
In addition to this guide, the User Guide has been included on your hard drive.
The User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information
on the following topics:
■ Help and technical support
■ Setting up and starting your computer
■ Using and customizing Windows and other software
■ Controlling audio and video settings
■ Using the Internet
■ Protecting your files
■ Playing and recording media
■ Networking
■ Maintenance and troubleshooting
■ Legal notices
To access the User Guide:
■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
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Gateway contact information
The label on the side of your computer case contains information that identifies
your computer model and serial number. Gateway Customer Care will need this
information if you call for assistance.
Gateway contact information
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Online Support:
Tech Support Phone:
Tech Support Hours:
Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity
The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your
computer includes the product key code for your operating system. If you ever
reinstall Windows from the installation CD or DVD, you will need to enter these
numbers to activate Windows.
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CHAPTER 2
Hardware Basics
•Front
•Back
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Front
Your computer hardware options and
port locations may vary from this
Important
illustration.
DVD/CD drive
USB port
(optional)
DVD/CD drive
(optional)
Diskette drive
(optional)
Memory card reader
(optional)
Power button
Hard drive activity
indicator
IEEE 1394 ports
(optional)
USB port
(optional)
Headphone jack
Microphone jack
Component Icon Description
DVD/CD drive Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large
files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type). This drive may be a CD, recordable CD,
DVD, or recordable DVD drive. To identify your drive type and for more information about your
drive, see the User Guide, which is available on your hard drive. To access this guide, click
Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
USB port (optional) Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner,
camera, keyboard, or mouse) into one of these ports. For more information, see your User
Guide, which is available on your hard drive. To access this guide, click
then click
Gateway Documentation.
Start, All Programs,
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Component Icon Description
Diskette drive (optional) Insert a standard 3.5-inch diskette into the diskette drive.
Front
Memory card reader
(optional)
Power button Press this button to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button to
Hard drive activity indicator Lights when the hard drive is active.
IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire
USB ports (optional) Plug a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner,
Headphone jack Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack. This
Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack. This jack is color-coded red or pink.
Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA, cellular telephone, or other
devices into the memory card reader.
operate in Standby/Resume mode or Hibernate mode. The power indicator lights when the
computer is turned on.
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or i.Link®) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into
these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see your User Guide, which is available on
your hard drive. To access this guide, click
Documentation
camera, keyboard, or mouse) into one of these ports. For more information, see your User
Guide, which is available on your hard drive. To access this guide, click
then click
jack is color-coded green.
Gateway Documentation.
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Start, All Programs, then click Gateway
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Back
Your computer hardware options and
port locations may vary from this
Rear speaker jack (optional)
Important
illustration.
Power connector
Cover release lever
Case cover thumbscrew
Kensington lock slot
Ethernet (network) jack
IEEE 1394/FireWire™/
i.Link™ port (optional)
Parallel port (optional)
Your computer includes the following components.
Voltage switch (typical)
Audio in/side speaker jack
Headphone/front speaker jack
Microphone jack
Center/subwoofer jack (optional)
S/PDIF (optical) jack (optional)
USB ports
Digital coaxial audio jack (some models)
Video port (not shown)(some models).
Serial port
PS/2 keyboard port
PS/2 mouse port
DVI monitor port
(add-in video card)
Telephone jack (optional)
Modem jack (optional)
Component Icon Description
Power connector Plug the power cord into this connector.
Cover release lever Lift this lever to open the computer cover
Case cover thumbscrew Remove this screw before opening the case.
Kensington lock slot Attach a cable lock to this slot, then attach the cable to a solid object like a desk or table to prevent
Rear speaker jack
(black plug)
Ethernet (network) jack Plug an Ethernet network cable or a device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet
your computer from being stolen.
Plug your rear right and left speakers into this jack.
For more information, see “Configuring the audio jacks” in your User Guide, which is available on your
hard drive. To access this guide, click
Documentation
connection) into this jack.
For more information, see “Learning about the Internet” in your User Guide, which is available on your
hard drive. To access this guide, click
Documentation
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Component Icon Description
Back
IEEE 1394 port (optional) Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire® or i.Link®) devices (such as a digital camcorder) into this 6-pin
Parallel port (optional) Plug a parallel device (such as a printer) into this port.
Telephone jack (optional) Plug the cord from your telephone into this jack.
Voltage switch Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is in the correct position for the correct
Audio input (Line in) jack
(blue plug)
-ORSide speaker jack
IEEE 1394 port. For more information, see your User Guide, which is available on your hard drive. To
access this guide, click
power available. The switch is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for your area.
In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. The power supply
should always be set to this when your computer is operating in the United States. In other areas of
the world, such as Europe, the utility power is supplied at 230 volts at 50 Hz. If your computer is
operating in an environment such as this, the voltage switch should be moved to 230. This switch may
not be present on your computer if it came with a non-switchable power supply.
If the back of your computer has five audio jacks, this jack is user configurable for one of the following:
Stereo in: Plug an external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound
on your computer (Default).
Stereo out: Plug your side left and right speakers into this jack.
For more information, see “Configuring the audio jacks” in your User Guide, which is available on your
hard drive. To access this guide, click
Documentation.
If the back of your computer has three audio jacks, this jack is the audio input (line in) jack. Plug an
external audio input source (such as a stereo) into this jack so you can record sound on your computer.
Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
Start, All Programs, then click Gateway
Headphone/analog
speakers jack (green
plug)
-ORFront speakers jack
Microphone jack (pink
plug)
Center/subwoofer jack
(orange plug)(optional)
S/PDIF output jack
(optional)
USB ports Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera,
Digital coaxial audio por t
(some models)
-ORVideo port
If the back of your computer has five audio jacks, this jack is user configurable for one of the following:
Headphone: Plug headphones or amplified speakers into this jack (Default).
Stereo out: Plug your front left and right speakers into this jack.
For more information, see “Configuring the audio jacks” in your User Guide, which is available on your
hard drive. To access this guide, click
Documentation
If the back of your computer has three audio jacks, this jack is the headphone/analog speaker (line out)
jack. Plug powered speakers, an external amplifier, or headphones into this jack.
Plug a microphone into this jack.
Plug your center speaker and subwoofer into this jack.
For more information, see “Configuring the audio jacks” in your User Guide, which is available on your
hard drive. To access this guide, click
Documentation
Plug an optical cable from an amplifier or entertainment system into this jack for digital sound.
keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. For more information, see your User Guide, which is available
on your hard drive. To access this guide, click
Documentation
Plug a single digital coaxial a udio connector into this jack for digital audio. Provides digital audio output
from a CD or DVD (optional).
Plug a monitor into this port (optional).
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Component Icon Description
Serial por t Plug a serial device into this por t. For more information, see your User Guide, which is available on your
PS/2 keyboard port Plug a Personal System/2
PS/2 mouse port Plug a PS/2 mouse into this port.
DVI monitor port
(optional)
Modem jack (optional) Plug a modem cable into this jack. For more information, see your User Guide, which is available on
hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway
Documentation
Plug a digital monitor into this port.
your hard drive. To access this guide, click
Documentation
.
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(PS/2) keyboard into this port.
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Start, All Programs, then click Gateway
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CHAPTER 3
Maintenance Basics
• Preventing static electricity discharge
• Opening the case
• Closing the case
• Adding or replacing memory
• Replacing the system battery
• Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive
• Adding or replacing an optional diskette drive
• Adding or replacing the memory card reader
• Adding or replacing a hard drive
• Replacing the front fan
• Replacing the rear fan
• Replacing the power supply
• Replacing the heat sink and processor
• Replacing the I/O board
• Adding or replacing an expansion card
• Replacing the system board
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Preventing static electricity discharge
To avoid exposure to dangerous
electrical voltages and moving parts,
turn off your computer and unplug the
power cord and modem and network
cables before opening the case.
To prevent risk of electric shock, do not
insert any object in to the vent holes of the
ESD can permanently damage
electrostatic discharge-sensitive
components in your computer. Prevent
ESD damage by following ESD guidelines
every time you open the computer case.
Warning
Wa rning
power supply.
Caution
The components inside your computer are extremely sensitive to static
electricity, also known as electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Before opening the computer case, follow these guidelines:
■ Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores) and
attach it to a bare metal part of your computer.
■ Turn off your computer.
■ Touch a bare metal surface on the back of the computer.
■ Unplug the power cord and the modem and network cables.
Before working with computer components, follow these guidelines:
■ Avoid static-causing surfaces such as carpeted floors, plastic, and packing
foam.
■ Remove components from their antistatic bags only when you are ready
to use them. Do not lay components on the outside of antistatic bags
because only the inside of the bags provide electrostatic protection.
■ Always hold expansion cards by their edges or their metal mounting
brackets. Avoid touching the edge connectors and components on the
cards. Never slide expansion cards or components over any surface.
Opening the case
Removing the side panel
To avoid exposure to dangerous
electrical voltages and moving parts,
turn off your computer, then unplug the
power cord and modem cable before
Wa rning
opening the case.
Your computer case provides easy access to internal components.
To remove the side panel:
1 Follow the instructions in “Preventing static electricity discharge” on
page 12.
2 Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem,
network, and all peripheral device cables.
3 Press the power button for ten seconds to drain any residual power from
your computer.
4 Remove the thumbscrew on the side panel cover. For the location of the
thumbscrew, see “Back” on page 8.
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