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  • Page 1 E-5200 User's Guide...
  • Page 2 E-5200 User’s Guide Part #8502954 MAN SYS US E5200 USR GDE R0 5/98 In our effort to use nature’s resources efficiently and wisely, we print all manuals on recycled papers that meet the minimum requirements established by the Federal EPA in its guidelines for recycled paper products.
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 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...
  • Page 5 Maintaining and Cleaning Your System ...19 Appendix ...23 Computer Virus Notice... 29 Regulatory Compliance Statements... 32 Index... 35 E-5200 User’s Guide Serial Ports ... 17 USB Ports... 17 Video Port ... 17 Voltage Selector... 17 Maintaining the Hard Drive... 20 Cleaning Your System...

  • Page 6: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions Used in This Guide Throughout this guide, you will see the following conventions: Convention NTER Setup User’s Guide Note: Caution! Warning! Description Keyboard key names are printed in small capitals. A plus sign indicates that the keys must be pressed simultaneously. Commands to be entered, options to select, and messages that appear on your monitor are printed in bold.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Refer all servicing of those compartments to qualified service personnel. E-5200 User’s Guide • 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.
  • Page 8 • 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: •...
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  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting Started Contents Assembling Your System... 2 Starting Your System ... 4 Turning Off Your System ... 7 Resetting Your System... 8...

  • Page 11: Assembling Your System

    2 E-5200 User’s Guide • Provide a clean, flat, and stable surface for your computer. Allow at least 12 inches at the rear of the chassis for cabling and air circulation.
  • Page 12 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.

  • Page 13: Starting Your System

    4 E-5200 User’s Guide • Make sure all cables are firmly connected to the proper cable ports on the rear panel of the system.

  • Page 14: Understanding The Power-On Self-Test

    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 Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-5200 System guide for a description of the beep codes and error messages. Note:...

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Operating System

    TCP/IP (transmission control protocol/Internet protocol) information available. 6 E-5200 User’s Guide To complete the operating system setup After the system starts, the Start-up wizard opens. Click continue. In the dialog box, type your name and company in the appropriate text boxes.

  • Page 16: Turning Off Your System

    Turning Off Your System Use the following steps every time you turn off your Windows NT system. You may lose data if you do not follow the proper procedure. To turn off your system On the Taskbar, click Start Select Shut down the computer? Click When you see a message saying...

  • Page 17: Resetting Your System

    Resetting Your System If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may need to reset the system. 8 E-5200 User’s Guide To reset your system Press . A window opens that enables you to close an application that is not responding.

  • Page 18: System Features

    Chapter 1: System Features Contents System Features... 10 Front Panel... 14 Rear Panel ... 16...

  • Page 19: System Features

    Connectors The standard I/O (input/output) connectors included with the computer are keyboard port, mouse port, two serial ports, parallel port, two USB ports, audio-out jack, AGP video port, and RJ-45 network connector. E-5200 User’s Guide...

  • Page 20: Drives

    For instructions on installing drives, see the “Installing and Removing Components” chapter in the Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-5200 System guide The first 2 GB (gigabytes) of the hard drive shipped with your Windows NT system are partitioned as FAT (file allocation table)16.

  • Page 21: Manageability

    Installing two processors enables your computer to take advantage of multithreading on some graphics applications. These applications may run faster with two processors than with one. See your software documentation for more information. E-5200 User’s Guide Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-5200 Series System guide Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-5200...
  • Page 22 Both processors in your system should be of the same clock speed. For information on removing and installing a processor, see the “Installing and Removing Components” chapter in the Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-5200 System guide. System Features...

  • Page 23: Front Panel

    The front panel of your computer includes the following features: Audio-Out Jack You can connect headphones or powered speakers to the audio-out jack. CD-ROM Drive The high-speed CD-ROM drive enables you to play data or audio CDs. E-5200 User’s Guide CD-ROM volume control Audio-out jack Diskette drive...

  • Page 24: Diskette Drive

    Diskette Drive The diskette drive writes to and reads from 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB diskettes. Hard Drive LED The hard drive LED is lit when the hard drive is active. Power Button Push in the power button once to turn on the computer and push it in again to turn off the computer.

  • Page 25: Rear Panel

    The rear panel includes the following I/O ports, connectors, and switches: Keyboard Port Plug a PS/2 (Personal System/2)-compatible keyboard into this port. Mouse Port Plug a PS/2-compatible mouse into this port. E-5200 User’s Guide Voltage selector Power connector Keyboard port USB ports...

  • Page 26: Power Connector

    Power Connector Plug the system power cord into this connector and to an AC outlet or power strip. Parallel (Printer) Port You can plug a printer or other parallel device into this port. RJ-45 Network Jack You can connect a cable to the RJ-45 network jack that connects the system to the network of your choice.
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  • Page 28: Maintaining And Cleaning Your System

    Maintaining and Cleaning Your System Contents Maintaining the Hard Drive ... 20 Cleaning Your System ... 21...

  • Page 29: Maintaining The Hard Drive

    Use Check Disk from once a week to once a month, depending on how often you use your computer. Also use Check Disk whenever you have any hard drive problems. E-5200 User’s Guide To use Check Disk Right-click and then click...

  • Page 30: Cleaning Your System

    Cleaning Your System The following sections contain information about cleaning the parts of your system. Cleaning the Mouse If the mouse pointer on the screen moves erratically when you move the mouse, the roller ball inside the mouse may be dirty. To clean the mouse Turn off the system and then disconnect the mouse cable from the mouse port.

  • Page 31: Cleaning The Monitor Screen

    Always turn off the computer and other peripherals before cleaning any components. Use a damp lint-free cloth to clean the computer case, monitor case, keyboard, speakers, and other parts of your system. Avoid abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on your components. E-5200 User’s Guide...

  • Page 32: Appendix

    Appendix Contents Acronyms and Abbreviations ... 24 Terms and Definitions... 26...

  • Page 33: Acronyms And Abbreviations

    Mbps - Megabits per second MIDI - Musical instrument digital interface Mhz - Megahertz MS-DOS - Microsoft disk operating system NTFS - NT file system POST - Power-on self-test PS/2 - Personal System/2 RAM - Random-access memory ROM - Read-only memory E-5200 User’s Guide...
  • Page 34 SCSI - Small computer system interface SDRAM - Synchronous dynamic random access memory TCP/IP - Transmission control protocol/Internet protocol V - Volt Appendix A...

  • Page 35: 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). E-5200 User’s Guide...
  • Page 36 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 system that stores all your system and data files.
  • Page 37 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. E-5200 User’s Guide...

  • Page 38: Computer Virus Notice

    Computer Virus Notice What is a virus? A virus is a program written with malicious intent for the sole purpose of creating havoc in a computer system. It attaches itself to executable files or boot sectors, so it can replicate and spread. Some viruses may only cause your system to beep or display messages or images on the screen.
  • Page 39 We stand by the integrity of our products. Our staff takes every precaution to ensure our files are free from viruses. These precautions include the following: E-5200 User’s Guide • Obtain an anti-virus program and make it a habit to scan the system regularly.
  • Page 40 • Sample production diskettes are periodically scanned as an additional quality check. • All incoming products such as systems to repair, vendor diskettes, hard drives, and trade-show units are scanned for viruses. • All systems are given a final test before shipping. Unfortunately, today’s technology makes the creation of newer viruses possible, some of which can elude even the best scanners available.

  • Page 41: Regulatory Compliance Statements

    Canadian Users: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada. E-5200 User’s Guide • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. •...
  • Page 42 Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada. Attention! Couper le courant avant l’entretien. This Information Technology Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European directives: [i]EMC Directive 89/336/EEC amending Directives 92/31/EEC &...
  • Page 43 Disconnect power before servicing. Warning! There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the CMOS battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. E-5200 User’s Guide...

  • Page 44: Index

    Index Abbreviations 24 AGP (accelerated graphics port) 10 Assembling your system 2 Audio-out jack 14 BIOS (basic input/output system) 10 Cache memory 10 Cases, cleaning 22 CD-ROM drive 14 Check Disk utility 20 Cleaning your system 21 Closing programs with Ctrl+Atl+Del 8 CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) memory 10 Connecting peripherals 3...
  • Page 45 RJ-45 connector 17 Safety iv Serial ports 17 Setting up your operating system 6 Shut-down procedures 7 Starting your system 4 System E-5200 User’s Guide benefits of dual processors 12 standard 12 assembling 2 cleaning 21 features 10 manageability 12...
  • Page 46 MAN SYS US E5200 USR GDE R0 6/98 8502954...

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