Understanding The Power-On Self-Test - Gateway 9210 User Manual

If nothing happens when you press the power button:
Make sure that the power cable is plugged in securely and that your surge protector
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(if you are using one) is plugged in and turned on.
Make sure that the monitor is connected to the server, plugged into the power
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outlet or surge protector, and turned on. You may also need to adjust the monitor's
brightness and contrast controls.
If you cannot find the cause of the power loss, contact Gateway Technical Support.
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For more information, see
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The first time you turn on the server, any pre-installed operating system may begin
asking you for configuration settings. See your operating system's documentation for
instructions on configuring advanced settings for your specific network.

Understanding the power-on self-test

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
"Beep codes" on page 70
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"Getting Help" on page
for troubleshooting information.
www.gateway.com
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"Error messages" on page 67 and