System Recovery; Creating A Startup Diskette; Keeping A Record Of System Configuration; Using Your Server Companion Cd - Gateway 910 Series System Manual

System recovery

You should take advanced precautions that will allow you to restart your
system and recover damaged files in the event that your hard drive is
damaged, or your BIOS or system files get corrupted.

Creating a startup diskette

If your server hard drive is damaged, you may not be able to start the server
from the hard drive. A startup diskette is a bootable diskette that lets you start
the server and attempt to fix the problem.
Some operating systems prompt you to create a startup diskette as part of the
setup process and some will allow you to create one at any time. Refer to the
software documentation or see the online help for your operating system for
specific instructions.

Keeping a record of system configuration

Some operating systems allow you to print a summary of the configuration
of your system and the memory allocation. This printed summary can provide
information to reset your system configuration properly if the information
is lost or help you troubleshoot your system. Refer to the software
documentation or see the online help for your operating system for specific
instructions.

Using your Server Companion CD

The Server Companion CD included with your server can be used to:
Install hardware drivers
Reinstall selected utilities
Access server documentation
Installation instructions are provided with the Server Companion CD.
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