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Warning!
For safety reasons, both
upper and lower bezel
doors must be closed and
locked while the system is
running.
Important!
6
Gateway ALR 8200 User's Guide
Starting up the system
Press the On/Off switch on the front panel to start the system. The green
LED on the front panel lights.
If you turn off your system, you must wait at least ten seconds before you
turn the system back on.
The system self-checks the memory even if the monitor is not connected. If
the monitor is connected and on, the screen displays the start-up sequence.
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If more than one CPU is installed, the system displays which CPU
it is currently testing.
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If any errors are encountered, your system displays them on the
monitor.
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If a monitor is not connected or the system is unable to display an
error, an error beep code sounds.
If the system encounters an error, it is most likely a nonfatal one, meaning
the system will function until the error is corrected (usually through the
BIOS Setup). In the rare case of a fatal error, see "Quick check" on page 6.
If the information in this guide does not help you solve the problem, check
your
Maintaining and Troubleshooting Guide
Quick check
Sometimes, the simplest things can cause trouble. To avoid unnecessary
service calls, be sure you check over the basics before you call for support.
If your system does not operate correctly, re-read the instructions for the
procedure(s) you have performed. If an error occurs within an application,
consult the documentation supplied with the software.
This section identifies solutions to common problems.
for instructions.
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