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- Page 1 HARDWARE REFERENCE Gateway Computer...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Gateway contact information ........ - Page 4 Contents www.gateway.com...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: About This Reference
CHAPTER 1 About This Reference • Accessing the User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity... -
Page 6: About This Guide
Accessing the User Guide This guide includes information and maintenance instructions that are specific to your model of Gateway computer. For all other computer information, see your online User Guide. In addition to this guide, the User Guide has been included on your hard drive. -
Page 7: Gateway Contact Information
Gateway contact information Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The label on the side of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model and serial number. Gateway Customer Care will need this information if you call for assistance. e sup... - Page 8 CHAPTER 1: About This Reference www.gateway.com...
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Page 9: Chapter 2: Hardware Features
CHAPTER 2 Hardware Features • Front • Back... -
Page 10: Front
Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack www.gateway.com DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator Hard drive indicator... - Page 11 Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB ports (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button and power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable discs (depending on drive type).
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Page 12: Back
S-Video out jack (optional) TV tuner (optional) Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew Your computer matches one of the two following illustrations, and includes the components listed. www.gateway.com Voltage switch Headphone/front speaker jack Microphone jack S/PDIF jack (optional) Center/subwoofer jack USB ports... - Page 13 Power connector Case cover thumbscrew Audio in/side speaker jack Surround left/right speaker jack Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/FireWire™/ i.Link™ port Parallel port PS/2 mouse port S-Video out jack (optional) TV tuner (optional) Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew Back Voltage switch...
- Page 14 For more information, see “Learning about the Internet” in your User Guide which has been included on your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Plug IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire digital camcorder) into these 6-pin IEEE 1394 ports. For more information, see your user guide.
- Page 15 Component Icon S/PDIF optical audio jack Rear speaker jack (black plug) USB ports Monitor port Serial port PS/2 keyboard port Modem (LINE) jack Description Plug an S/PDIF optical audio connection to this jack. Plug your right rear and left rear speakers into this jack.
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Page 17: Chapter 3: Maintenance Basics
CHAPTER 3 Maintenance Basics • Preventing static electricity discharge • Opening the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader •... -
Page 18: Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
Follow the instructions in page Shut down your computer, then disconnect the power cord and modem, network, and all peripheral device cables. Press the power button for ten seconds to drain any residual power from your computer. www.gateway.com “Preventing static electricity discharge” on... -
Page 19: Removing The Front Bezel
Removing the front bezel Remove the two thumbscrews on the side panel cover. Thumbscrews Swing the side panel away from the back of your computer, then pull the panel off. To remove the front bezel: Press the three bezel retention tabs, then swing the right side of the front ■... -
Page 20: Closing The Case
Insert the front edge of the side panel into the inside front edge of the computer, then swing the side panel in toward the back of the computer to secure it into place. Thumbscrews Replace the side panel thumbscrews. Reconnect the cables and power cord. www.gateway.com... -
Page 21: Installing Memory
Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your computer. Your computer uses DIMM memory. To install or replace DIMM memory: Remove the side panel by following the instructions in panel”... -
Page 22: Replacing The System Battery
Your computer’s battery location may vary from the illustration below. Reconnect the cables and the power cord. Turn on your computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in Category view). Click/Double-click System. The amount of memory in your computer is shown at the bottom of the System Properties dialog box in the General tab. -
Page 23: Adding Or Replacing A Cd Or Dvd Drive
Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a CD or DVD drive. Important The color and shape of your replacement drive’s front cover may vary from your original drive. -
Page 24: Replacing The Memory Card Reader
If you are installing a new card reader (not replacing an old one), remove the two drive retention screws in the drive bay, then go to location of the screws, see the photo in www.gateway.com Step “Replacing the “Replacing the side “Removing the side... -
Page 25: Adding Or Replacing A Hard Drive
Adding or replacing a hard drive Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to add or replace a hard drive. Remove the two drive retention screws, disconnect the card reader’s data cable from the system board, then slide the drive forward and out of the drive bay. - Page 26 Disconnect the drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.) Pull the front fan assembly away from the system board, then remove it. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. www.gateway.com...
- Page 27 Remove the hard drive bay screw. Remove the hard drive bay from your computer. You may need to work the bay out of your computer by rocking the bay back and forth. If you are replacing an old drive, remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the hard drive bay, then remove the hard drive from the bay.
- Page 28 Turn on your computer. If Windows does not start, install Windows using the operating system CD that came with your computer, then install the drivers and applications by following any instructions printed on the CD. www.gateway.com Jumper Hard drive bay mounting slots...
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Page 29: Replacing The Front Fan
Replacing the front fan Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the front fan. To replace the front fan: Remove the side panel by following the instructions in panel” on page Pull the front fan away from the system board, then remove it. -
Page 30: Replacing The Rear Fan
Reconnect the fan cable to the system board. Replace the side panel by following the instructions in panel” on page Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. Turn on your computer. www.gateway.com “Removing the side Screws “Replacing the side... -
Page 31: Replacing The Power Supply
Replacing the power supply Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the power supply. To replace the power supply: Remove the side panel by following the instructions in panel” on page Disconnect the power supply cables from all components (such as hard drives, CD or DVD drives, and the system board), noting their locations and orientation. -
Page 32: Replacing The Heat Sink And Processor
For more stability, place your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. Pull the front fan away from the system board, then remove it. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. www.gateway.com “Removing the side... - Page 33 Loosen the four screws that secure the heat sink to the system board, then remove the heat sink and place it on a stable surface with the flat surface of the heat sink (the side with the thermal grease) up.
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Page 34: Replacing The I/O Board
Connect the I/O panel cable to the new I/O panel. Replace the front bezel by following the instructions in front bezel” on page Replace the side panel by following the instructions in panel” on page www.gateway.com “Removing the side “Removing the front Screw “Replacing the... -
Page 35: Adding Or Replacing An Expansion Card
Adding or replacing an expansion card Caution Do not touch the contacts on the bottom part of the expansion card. Touching the contacts can cause electrostatic damage to the card. To add or replace an expansion card: Remove the side panel by following the instructions in panel”... -
Page 36: Replacing The System Board
Open the card retention lever. Remove any expansion cards. You can slightly seesaw the card end-to-end to loosen the card, but do not bend the card sideways. www.gateway.com “Removing the side Card retention lever... - Page 37 Pull the front fan away from the system board, then remove it. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. Find the memory module banks on your system board. Gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory modules, then remove them.
- Page 38 Align the new system board on the screw holes in the case, then secure it into the case with the screws. If your replacement system board does not include a processor, go to Step -OR- If your replacement system board includes a processor, go to www.gateway.com Screws Screws Screws Step...
- Page 39 Loosen the four screws that secure the heat sink to the system board, then remove the heat sink and place it on a stable surface with the flat surface of the heat sink (the side with the thermal grease) up.
- Page 40 CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics Reinstall any expansion cards you removed. Replace the side panel by following the instructions in panel” on page www.gateway.com “Replacing the side...
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Page 41: Chapter 4: Configuring Drives For Raid
CHAPTER 4 Configuring Drives for RAID • About RAID • Configuring RAID • Getting help... -
Page 42: About Raid
Another drawback is that RAID 0 treats each hard drive as if it has the storage capacity of the smallest drive in the array. So if you have three drives (300 GB, 250 GB, and 200 GB) in a RAID 0 array, your computer only recognizes 600 GB total capacity. www.gateway.com... -
Page 43: Raid For Security
RAID for security RAID for both: performance and security RAID 1 maintains a complete copy of a file set on each physical hard drive in the array. Because each hard drive has a full copy of all files, your data and applications are completely backed up. -
Page 44: Configuring Raid
To enable RAID on your computer: Start (or restart) your computer. As soon as your computer turns on and the Gateway logo appears on the screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens. Select the Advanced menu, then select Drive Configuration. - Page 45 While the RAID option screen is open, press C Manager opens. Highlight 1. Create RAID Volume, then press E MENU opens. Change the following settings: Name—Type a volume name (up to 16 characters) or use the ■ default name, then press E RAID Level—Press ↑...
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Page 46: Deleting A Raid Volume
Press ↑ or ↓ to highlight drives, press the spacebar to select (mark with a green triangle) each drive you want to reset, then press E message appears. Type Y to confirm the drive reset. www.gateway.com +i. The Matrix Storage . The DELETE VOLUME NTER +i. -
Page 47: Getting Help
Getting help Getting help For more information on RAID concepts, configuration, and maintenance, search for RAID FAQ information on the Gateway Technical Support Web site (support.gateway.com) and the Intel Support & Downloads Web site (support.intel.com). © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. - Page 48 CHAPTER 4: Configuring Drives for RAID www.gateway.com...
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Page 49: Index
Ethernet jack expansion card adding replacing external audio jack replacing Firewire port front bezel removing replacing front I/O panel replacing Gateway contact information hard drive adding indicator replacing headphone jack heat sink replacing Hibernate mode i.Link port IEEE 1394 port indicators... - Page 50 S-Video (TV) out jack system battery replacing system board replacing turning off computer turning on computer TV out (S-Video out) jack USB port video S-Video out jack VGA port voltage switch Windows Product Key Code www.gateway.com Zip drive port...
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