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Understanding the power-on self-test
Turning off your server
The power button on the server does not
turn off server AC power. To remove
AC power from the server, you must
unplug the AC power cords from the wall
outlet or power source. The power cords
are considered the disconnect device to
the main (AC) power.
Setting up the operating system
Initial hardware settings
When you turn on your server, the power-on self-test (POST) routine checks the
server memory and components. If POST finds any problems, the server displays
error messages. Write down any error messages that you see, then see
messages" on page 72
information.
Every time you turn off your server, first shut down the operating system. You
may lose data if you do not follow the correct procedure.
To turn off the server:
See the operating system's documentation or online help for instructions
Caution
1
on shutting down the operating system. Whenever possible, you should
use the operating system's shut down procedure instead of pressing the
power button.
If your server did not turn off automatically, press the power button.
2
- OR -
Press the reset button to reset the server.
If you ordered your server with the operating system already installed by
Gateway, in most cases it is completely installed and the basic settings are
already configured. The Windows Small Business Server operating system may
require additional installation, depending on the version you ordered. See your
operating system's documentation for instructions on completing the
installation or configuring advanced settings for your specific network.
If you are installing an operating system because it was not already installed by
Gateway, see the appropriate installation guide for instructions.
Your server comes from the manufacturer with the correct initial hardware
settings to operate your server as configured. However, you might want to
change settings to reflect a tasking change, a change in security requirements,
or the addition of new resources to your server.
General hardware settings can be changed by using the BIOS Setup utility. For
information on the BIOS Setup utility, see
page
63. For information on BIOS settings, see
and
"Beep codes" on page 78
"Using the BIOS Setup Utility" on
Setting up the operating system
for troubleshooting
"BIOS Settings" on page
"Error
99.
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