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- Page 1 Gateway ALR 7300 User’s Guide Part #8504074 A MAN SYS US 7300 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 ................... v Additional information sources ............vii The Gateway Support Center............vii Getting Started ................. 1 Before you begin ..................2 Setting up the server ................2 Inspecting the contents..............2 Connecting peripherals .............. - Page 4 Acronyms and abbreviations..............26 Terms and definitions ................30 Regulatory compliance statements............33 FCC Notice ..................33 Industry Canada Notice ..............33 CE Notice..................34 VCCI Notice .................. 35 Australia/New Zealand Notice............35 Index ..................37 Gateway ALR 7300 User’s Guide...
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Page 5: Preface
Preface Conventions used in this guide ......iv Safety instructions ........... v Additional information sources......vii... -
Page 6: Conventions Used In This Guide
An important informs you of special cir- Important! cumstances. A caution warns you of possible damage Caution! to equipment or loss of data. A warning indicates the possibility of per- Warning! sonal injury. Gateway ALR 7300 User’s Guide... -
Page 7: Safety Instructions
Safety instructions Observe the following safety instructions when using your system: Warning! Do not attempt to service • Follow all instructions marked on the system and in the the system yourself except as explained elsewhere in documentation. the system documentation. •... - Page 8 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. Gateway ALR 7300 User’s Guide...
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Page 9: 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: •... - Page 10 Gateway ALR 7300 User’s Guide...
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Page 11: Getting Started
Chapter 1: Getting Started Before you begin ............. 2 Setting up the server ..........2 Powering up the server ..........4... -
Page 12: Before You Begin
AC surge control outlet station. The system includes a 300W power supply. Inspecting the contents Unpack the carton and inspect the contents. Standard systems include the following items: • System Unit • Power Cable Gateway ALR 7300 User’s Guide... -
Page 13: Connecting Peripherals
• User’s Guide Important! • Maintaining and Troubleshooting Guide Keep the product carton • Utilities and foam packing, in case you have to ship the • Enhanced Keyboard system. If you return the system in different packaging, your warranty Check the packing list to ensure all equipment and associated manuals are may be voided. -
Page 14: Powering Up The Server
• If more than one processor is installed, the system displays which processor it is currently testing. • If any errors are encountered, the server displays them on the monitor. Gateway ALR 7300 User’s Guide... -
Page 15: Quick Check
This section identifies solutions to common problems. If the suggestions in this section are not helpful, try looking up the problem in the Maintaining and Troubleshooting the ALR 7300 Server. In the event of a problem, the following checks should be performed: Looking things over Sometimes, the simplest things can cause trouble. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting Guidelines
You may be asked about it when calling Technical Support. • Only qualified personnel should open the system for maintenance. • If you are qualified to maintain the system yourself, make certain you are properly grounded before opening the chassis. Gateway ALR 7300 User’s Guide... -
Page 17: System Features
Chapter 2: System Features Basic features............8 Front panel ............... 9 Rear panel .............. 12 Operating systems ..........15... -
Page 18: Basic Features
For further information ™ about the InforManager, refer to the InforManager User’s Guide. Gateway ALR 7300 User’s Guide... -
Page 19: Front Panel
Front panel The front panel of the system is equipped with switches, LEDs, and drive bays. Figure 2 shows the front panel. 5.25-inch drive bays RAID cage (optiona Power LED HDD LED CPU 1 LED External CPU 2 LED 3.5-inch Memory error LED drive bays Unused... -
Page 20: Buttons
The system is on Hard disk controller The hard disk is being activity accessed P1 activity The first processor is active P2 activity The second processor is active ECC fault A memory error has been detected Gateway ALR 7300 User’s Guide... -
Page 21: Bezel Door And Keylock
Bezel door and keylock The bezel door provides access to the power, reset, and keyboard lock/ECC clear buttons, as well as the 3.5-inch diskette drive, the other external 3.5-inch drive bay, the 5.25-inch drive bays and the RAID Cage bays. The door can be locked to prevent unauthorized access. -
Page 22: Rear Panel
1 Serial port 1 Serial port 2 Keyboard port Chassis fan 2 Mouse port Video port USB ports LAN port Punchout section Expansion slot for optional external cover plates SCSI Figure 3: Rear Panel Gateway ALR 7300 User’s Guide... -
Page 23: Power Supply Connectors
Power supply connectors The system supports one 300-Watt power supply. Voltage selector switch Located on the back of the power supply module, this switch must be set to the proper AC line voltage used in your locality (115VAC or 230VAC). AC-in connector This is a connector on the power supply which provides the electrical current to the system and its peripherals. -
Page 24: I/O Ports
The green LED lights when the port detects a valid link to the LAN. The amber LED lights when the port communicates at 100 Mbps. When this LED is off, the system communi- cates at 10 Mbps. Gateway ALR 7300 User’s Guide... -
Page 25: Operating Systems
Operating systems The Gateway ALR 7300 is compliant with Intel MP Specification V1.1 or V1.4 (BIOS-selectable). The following operating systems support Symmetrical Multi-Processing (SMP). • Novell NetWare SMP 4.x and 4.1x • SCO UNIX Open Server 5.X • UnixWare 2.1, 7.0 and 7.1 Important! ®... - Page 26 Gateway ALR 7300 User’s Guide...
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Page 27: Maintaining And Cleaning The System
Chapter 3: Maintaining and Cleaning the System Maintaining the system ......... 18 Cleaning the system..........22... -
Page 28: Maintaining The System
In the ScanDisk window, click on the drive you want to scan. If you only want to check your files and folders for errors, select the option button. If you want to do a more thorough scan for Standard errors, select the option. Thorough Gateway ALR 7300 User’s Guide... - Page 29 Because the option takes more time than the Standard Thorough option, we recommend you normally use the option and do a Standard check once a month or so. Thorough If you selected and you want to change the settings ScanDisk Standard uses when it checks files and folders, click on the button,...
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Page 30: Computer Virus Notice
Other viruses are highly destructive and corrupt or erase the contents of files or disks. To be safe, never assume any virus is harmless. Viruses are identified by how they infect the computer. Gateway ALR 7300 User’s Guide... - Page 31 • infect executable program files such as.COM, Program Viruses .EXE, .OVL, .DRV , .SYS, and .BIN. • infect the data files of specific programs. These Macro Viruses viruses are written in the macro languages certain applications use to enhance their functionality. These viruses do not infect other programs or the boot sector.
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Page 32: Cleaning The System
Occasionally you should clean the keyboard to free it of dust and lint particles trapped under the keys. 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 7300 User’s Guide... -
Page 33: 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 34 Gateway ALR 7300 User’s Guide...
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Page 35: Appendix
Appendix A: Appendix Acronyms and abbreviations......... 26 Terms and definitions..........30 Regulatory compliance statements ....... 33... -
Page 36: 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 7300 User’s Guide... - Page 37 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 L VD - Low voltage differential...
- Page 38 SEC - Single edge contact SMI - System managment interrupt SMM - Server management module SMP - Symetrical multiple processor SVGA - Super video graphics array TCP/IP - Transmission control protocol/Internet protocol UPS - Uninterruptable power supply Gateway ALR 7300 User’s Guide...
- Page 39 USB - Universal serial bus V - Volt V AC - Volts alternating current VGA - Video graphics array VRM - Voltage regulator module W - Watt Appendix...
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Page 40: 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 7300 User’s Guide... - Page 41 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 42 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 7300 User’s Guide...
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Page 43: Regulatory Compliance Statements
Regulatory compliance statements FCC Notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference American Users in a residential installation. -
Page 44: Ce Notice
EN 61000-4-2:1995 EN 61000-4-3:1996 EN 61000-4-4:1988 or IEC 801-4:1998 EN 61000-4-5:1995 EN 61000-4-6: 1996 EN 61000-4-8: 1993 EN 61000-4-11: 1994 [ii]Low Voltage Directive (Safety) 73/23/EEC as per EN 60950: 1992, A1, A2, A3, A4 and A11. Gateway ALR 7300 User’s Guide... -
Page 45: Vcci Notice
VCCI Notice Japanese Users: This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective action. - Page 46 Gateway ALR 7300 User’s Guide...
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Page 47: Index
Index Numerics computer components 2 configuration 3.5-inch BIOS Setup 5 diskette drive 11 quick check 5 front drive bay 10 verifying 5 rear drive bay 10 connecting 5.25-inch AC power 4 devices 11 keyboard 4 drive bays 9 monitor 4 mouse 4, 14 abbreviations 26 peripherals 3... - Page 48 Internet vii supported 8 graphics monitor DRAM 8 cleaning 23 memory 8 connecting 4 PCI 8 mouse guidelines, troubleshooting 6 cleaning 22 connecting 4, 14 serial, connecting 14 hard drive, maintaining 18 MP specification selecting 15 Gateway ALR 7300 User’s Guide...
- Page 49 versions supported 8 testing 4 multiprocessing compliance 8 quick check, troubleshooting 5 supported operating systems 15 Novell NetWare, versions ECC 8 supported 15 supported 8 rear panel, features 12 operating systems required power input 2 multiprocessing 15 reset switch 10 Novell NetWare 15 Small Business Server 15 safety...
- Page 50 Disk Defragmenter 20 ScanDisk 18 verifying the configuration 5 video chip manufacturer 8 connecting 4 DRAM 8 voltage selector switch location 13 setting 4 warning, closing the bezel doors 4 Windows NT, versions supported 15 Gateway ALR 7300 User’s Guide...