Preparing Power Connections; Protecting From Power Source Problems; Checking The Voltage Selection; Connecting To A Broadband Modem Or Network - Gateway 6-Bay mBTX PRO User Manual

Preparing power connections

Protecting from power source problems

modem connection. Protect your computer by using a surge protector. If you have a
telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. If you have a cable
modem, use a surge protector that has an antenna/cable TV jack. During an electrical storm,
unplug both the surge protector and the modem.
During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your computer can increase
to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protect your computer and
peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and
prevents them from reaching your computer.
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) supplies battery power to your computer during a power
failure. Although you cannot run your computer for an extended period of time with a UPS, a
UPS lets you run your computer long enough to save your work and shut down your computer
normally.

Checking the voltage selection

Make sure this switch is set correctly for your location before turning on your computer.
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.
The power supply, a component built into your computer, provides power to the system board,
add-in cards, and peripheral devices. The power supply's voltage selection for your location is
typically set at the factory, but you can change it to match the electrical service available in your
usage area (such as while in another country). Use the power selection switch on the back of
your computer to set the voltage to 115V or 230V. To verify that your system has the correct
setting for your area, check the voltage selection switch.
To set the voltage selection switch:
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Connecting to a broadband modem or network

setting up a wired or wireless Ethernet network, see
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You can connect your computer to a cable or DSL modem or to a wired Ethernet network.
To connect to a broadband modem or to an Ethernet network:
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www.gateway.com
Warning
High voltages can enter your computer through both the power cord and the
Caution
If you set the voltage selection switch incorrectly, your system will be damaged.
Disconnect your computer's power cable.
Use a tool such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to the correct
voltage position. The switch is located on the back of your computer, near the power cable
connector.
Important
Your computer may be equipped with a built-in Ethernet jack. For information about
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Insert one end of the network cable into the network jack
Insert the other end of the network cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or network jack.
"Networking Your Computer" on
on the back of your computer.
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