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- Page 1 Gateway ALR 8300 User’s Guide Part #8504080 A MAN SYS US 8300 USR GDE R1 12/98...
- Page 2 This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway 2000. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, changes are made periodically.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Preface ... iii Conventions used in this guide ... iv Safety instructions ... iv Additional information sources ... vi The Gateway Support Center... vi Getting Started ... 1 Before You begin ... 2 Setting up the system... 2 Inspecting the contents... 3 Setting up the server ... - Page 4 Appendix ...25 Index ...37 Gateway ALR 8300 User’s Guide Maintaining the hard drive ... 18 Computer Virus notice... 20 Cleaning the system ... 22 Cleaning the mouse... 22 Cleaning the keyboard... 22 Cleaning the monitor screen... 23 Cleaning the computer and monitor cases ... 23 Acronyms and abbreviations...
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Page 5: Preface
Preface Conventions used in this guide ... iv Safety instructions ... iv Additional information sources... vi... -
Page 6: Conventions Used In This Guide
Safety instructions Refer all servicing of those compartments to qualified service personnel. Observe the following safety instructions when using your system: Gateway ALR 8300 User’s Guide NTER Important! Caution! Warning! • Follow all instructions marked on the system and in the documentation. - Page 7 • Openings in the computer cabinet are provided for ventilation. Do not 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 computer ventilation slots.
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Page 8: Additional Information Sources
Along with this manual and your user’s guide, you can find additional information by using the following sources. The Gateway Support Center Log on to the Gateway Support Center at www.gateway.com/support to access information about your system or other Gateway products. Some types of information you can access are: Gateway ALR 8300 User’s Guide... -
Page 9: Getting Started
Chapter 1: Getting Started Before You begin... 2 Setting up the system... 2 Starting the system... 4... -
Page 10: Before You Begin
Carefully read and follow these instructions to ensure that your system operates correctly. Setting up the system Before you begin, you need to find and prepare the space the server will occupy. Gateway ALR 8300 User’s Guide • Assemble the system • Connect the monitor and keyboard •... -
Page 11: Inspecting The Contents
Inspecting the contents Unpack the carton and inspect the contents. Standard systems include the following items: • Server unit • Power cables • User’s guide • Maintaining and troubleshooting guide • Utilities • Enhanced keyboard Check the packing list to ensure that all equipment and associated manuals are included in your shipment. -
Page 12: Starting The System
Gateway ALR 8300 User’s Guide Connect the keyboard (orange) and mouse (purple) to their respective ports using the pictures and color coding on the back panel as a guide. -
Page 13: Quick Check
BIOS Setup). In the rare case of a fatal error, see “Quick check” on page 5 below. If the information in this guide does not solve the problem, check your Maintaining and Troubleshooting the Gateway ALR 8300 Server additional troubleshooting information. Quick check Sometimes, the simplest things can cause trouble. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting Guidelines
Enter the BIOS program and check your configuration settings. The BIOS Setup utility, configuration fields, and the options for those fields are described in the the Gateway ALR 8300 Server Troubleshooting guidelines As you troubleshoot the system, keep the following guidelines in mind: Gateway ALR 8300 User’s Guide... -
Page 15: System Features
Chapter 2: System Features Basic features... 8 Front panel ... 9 Rear panel ... 12 Operating systems ... 15... -
Page 16: Basic Features
Basic features Gateway ALR 8300 User’s Guide ® ™ • Intel Pentium II Xeon • SMP design supporting up to two processor modules • Intel MP Specification V1.1 and 1.4 compliant • 32-bit PCI and 16-bit ISA bus master •... -
Page 17: Front Panel
Front panel The front panel of the system is equipped with switches, LEDs, and drive bays. See Figure 2 below. Power button 3.5-inch diskette drive Bezel doors (open) 3.5-inch LVD SCA drive bays Figure 2: Front Panel Reset button Keyboard lock button/ECC clear Internal 3.5-inch drive bay Power LED Hard disk activity LED... -
Page 18: Buttons
LED indicators The table below shows the front panel indicator LEDs and their functions. See Figure 2 on page 9 for the locations of the indicator LEDs. Gateway ALR 8300 User’s Guide Switch Function Power Turns the system on or off. -
Page 19: 5.25-Inch Drive Bays
5.25-inch drive bays The 5.25-inch drive bays provide space for up to five 5.25-inch devices such as CD-ROM drives, 5.25-inch diskette drives, or tape drives. Bezel doors and keylock The top bezel door provides access to the power, reset, and keyboard inhibit switches, as well as the 3.5-inch diskette drive and the 5.25-inch drive bays. -
Page 20: Rear Panel
Dual USB ports Important! 8LI WIGSRHEV] 4'- WPSX Secondary PCI GSRRIGXSV QE] FI WLEVIH [MXL XLI - 3 JIEXYVI GSRRIGXSV Gateway ALR 8300 User’s Guide Power supply module 2 (optional) Parallel port Serial port 1 Serial port 2 Keyboard port... -
Page 21: Power Supplies
Power supplies The system supports two 400-Watt, redundant power supply modules capable of load sharing. The standard configuration includes a single module. The second module can be purchased as an option and provides redundancy (N+1 fault tolerance) and hot-swap capabilities. Power supply status lights Each power supply module has a multi-color status light. -
Page 22: Fans
These are cover plates for their corresponding expansion slots on the system board. For more information, see “Basic features” on page 8 or Maintaining and Troubleshooting the Gateway ALR 8300 Server I/O ports The following table shows the rear panel I/O ports and their descriptions. -
Page 23: Operating Systems
Port Definition Stacked These ports support any USB compliant devices. USB dual USB keyboards and mice may not be compatible with power ports management functions. Integrated This port supports an RJ45 connector to your LAN. The LAN port LAN port has two small LEDs. These LEDs provide the following information: •... - Page 24 The following operating systems run on the system but do not support the system’s multiprocessing capabilities: If you are unsure whether or not your application or operating system supports SMP, contact the product manufacturer. Gateway ALR 8300 User’s Guide ® • Microsoft Windows •...
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Page 25: Maintaining And Cleaning Your System
Chapter 3: Maintaining and Cleaning Your System Maintaining the system ... 18 Cleaning the system... 22... -
Page 26: Maintaining The System
We suggest that you scan the hard drive at least once a week to once a month, depending on how often and how much you use the computer. Gateway ALR 8300 User’s Guide 7X 7XE E VX VX In Windows 95, Click on the... -
Page 27: Using Disk Defragmenter
If you selected ScanDisk uses when it checks files and folders, click on the button, select the options in the ScanDisk Advanced Options window, then click on the button to close the window. If you selected uses when it checks the disk surface, click on the select the options from the Surface Scan Options window, then click on the button to close the window. -
Page 28: Computer Virus Notice
To be safe, never assume any virus is harmless. Viruses are identified by how they infect the computer. Gateway ALR 8300 User’s Guide 7 7 X X EV EVX X Click on the... - Page 29 • Multipartite Viruses Viruses are inactive until the infected program is executed, or a boot record is read. Thereafter, the virus loads itself into system memory and begins to copy and spread itself. Diskettes used in a contaminated system can get infected and, in turn, transfer the virus when used in another system.
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Page 30: Cleaning The System
The easiest way to do this is to blow trapped dirt from under the keys using an aerosol can of air with a narrow, straw-like extension. Gateway ALR 8300 User’s Guide Shut down the system. Turn the mouse upside down and remove the mouse ball cover. -
Page 31: Cleaning The Monitor Screen
If you spill liquid on the keyboard, shut down the computer and disconnect the keyboard. Turn the keyboard upside down to allow the liquid to drain out overnight before trying to use it again. If it fails to work after draining, contact technical support. - Page 32 Gateway ALR 8300 User’s Guide...
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Page 33: Appendix
Appendix Acronyms and abbreviations... 26 Terms and definitions... 30 Regulatory compliance statements ... 35... -
Page 34: Acronyms And Abbreviations
DMA - Direct memory access DMI - Desktop management interface DRAM - Dynamic random access memory ECC - Error correcting code ECP - Enhanced capabilities port EDO - Extended data output EMC - Electro-magnetic compatibility EMI - Electro-magnetic interference Gateway ALR 8300 User’s Guide... - Page 35 EPP - Expanded parallel port ESD - Electro-static discharge FAT - File allocation table GB - Gigabyte IDE - Integrated drive electronics I/O - Input/output IRQ - Interrupt request line ISA - Industry standard architecture KB - Kilobyte LAN - Local area network LBA - Logical block addressing LED - Light-emitting diode LVD - Low voltage differential...
- Page 36 SEC - Single edge contact SMI - System management interrupt SMM - Server management module SMP - Symmetrical multiple processor SVGA - Super video graphics array TCP/IP - Transmission control protocol/Internet protocol UPS - Uninterruptable power supply Gateway ALR 8300 User’s Guide...
- Page 37 USB - Universal serial bus V - Volt VAC - Volts alternating current VGA - Video graphics array VRM - Voltage regulator module W - Watt Appendix...
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Page 38: Terms And Definitions
The Setup program settings and other parameters are maintained in CMOS memory. Default - The option that the software or system uses when you have not made a choice yourself. Disc - A compact disc (CD). Gateway ALR 8300 User’s Guide... - Page 39 Disk - The device used by the computer to store and retrieve information. Disk can refer to a diskette or a hard disk. Diskette - A removable disk, also called a floppy. Hard drive - The drive installed inside your computer that stores all your system and data files.
- Page 40 ROM - Read-only memory. Permanent computer memory dedicated to a particular function. For example, the instructions for starting the computer when you first turn on power are contained in ROM. You cannot write to ROM. Gateway ALR 8300 User’s Guide...
- Page 41 Appendix...
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Page 42: Regulatory Compliance Statements
These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules. Gateway ALR 8300 User’s Guide • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver •... -
Page 43: Industry Canada Notice
Industry Canada notice This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada. Canadian Users: Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe A prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté... -
Page 44: Vcci Notice
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to the Australian/New Zealand standard AS/NZS 3548 set out by the Spectrum Management Agency. Caution! Disconnect power before servicing. Gateway ALR 8300 User’s Guide... -
Page 45: Index
Index Numerics 3.5-inch diskette drive 11 internal drive bay 10 LVD SCA drives 11 5.25-inch devices 11 abbreviations 26 AC power, power supply 2 AC-in connector connecting 4 power supply 13 activity indicators 10 CPU 10 LVD SCA SCSI 10 power supply modules 13 processor 10 Adaptec 7895 8... - Page 46 FAQ, accessing vi FCC Notice 34 features flash BIOS 8 front panel glossary, accessing on Internet vi Gateway ALR 8300 User’s Guide diskette controller 8 IDE controller 8 LVD SCA activity indicators 10 LVD SCA, 3.5-inch 11 ultraSCSI controller 8 3.5-inch 11...
- Page 47 LED indicators 10 lights, indicator 10 low voltage differential activity indicators 10 drives 11 SCSI 8 see low voltage differential maintaining, hard drive 18 manual conventions iv memory ECC 8 standard 8 supported 8 monitor cleaning 23 connecting 4 mouse cleaning 22 connecting 4, 14 serial, connecting 14...
- Page 48 Small Business Server, versions Solaris, versions supported 15 status lights support options 5 supported switch Gateway ALR 8300 User’s Guide supported 8 features 12 illustration 12 see single connector attachment activity indicators 10 controller 8 drives 11...