User Manuals: Gateway FX542X Gaming Desktop PC

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Gateway FX542X Reference Manual (154 pages)

Gateway Desktop Computer Reference Guide

Brand: Gateway | Category: Desktop | Size: 7 MB

Reference Guide
1
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1: About this Reference

7
Chapter 2: Checking out Your Computer

11
- Front
  12
- Back
  14
  - Video Card Ports
    17
Chapter 3: Setting up and Getting Started

19
- Working Safely and Comfortably
  20
- Preparing Power Connections
  22
  - Protecting from Power Source Problems
    22
- Connecting to a Broadband Modem or Network
  23
- Connecting a Dial-Up Modem
  23
- Starting Your Computer
  24
  - Waking up Your Computer
    24
- Turning off Your Computer
  25
- Restarting (Rebooting) Your Computer
  26
- Using the Keyboard
  27
  - Premium Multimedia Keyboard Features
    27
  - Elite Multimedia Keyboard Features
    28
- Using the Mouse
  30
- Using Optical Drives
  32
  - Features
    32
  - Loading an Optical Disc
    32
  - Identifying Optical Drive Types
    33
  - Playing Discs
    34
  - Creating Discs
    35
- Using the Memory Card Reader
  36
  - Memory Card Types
    36
  - Using a Memory Card
    36
- Adjusting the Volume
  37
- Configuring the Audio Jacks
  39
- Installing a Printer, Scanner, or Other Device
  40
Chapter 4: Advanced Hardware Setup

41
- Setting up Dual Video Cards
  42
- Setting up Multiple Monitors
  44
- Setting up RAID
  45
  - About RAID
    45
  - RAID 0 for Performance
    45
  - RAID 1 for Security
    46
  - RAID 5 and 10 for both Performance and Security
    47
  - Preparing Your Computer for RAID
    48
  - Configuring RAID
    49
  - Getting Help
    50
Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer

51
- Preventing Static Electricity Discharge
  52
- Opening the Case
  53
  - Removing the Side Panel
    53
  - Removing the Front Bezel
    55
- Closing the Case
  56
  - Replacing the Front Bezel
    56
  - Replacing the Side Panel
    56
- Adding or Replacing Memory
  57
- Adding or Replacing an Optical Disc Drive
  59
- Replacing the Memory Card Reader
  61
- Adding or Replacing a Hard Drive
  63
- Replacing the Front Fan
  65
- Replacing the Rear Fan
  68
- Replacing the Power Supply
  70
- Replacing the Heat Sink and Processor
  71
- Replacing the I/O Board
  73
- Adding or Replacing an Expansion Card
  75
- Replacing the System Battery
  78
- Replacing the System Board
  79
Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Computer

87
- Setting up a Maintenance Schedule
  88
- Caring for Your Computer
  89
- Cleaning Your Computer
  90
  - Cleaning the Exterior
    90
  - Cleaning the Keyboard
    91
  - Cleaning the Monitor
    91
  - Cleaning the Mouse
    91
  - Cleaning Optical Discs
    92
- Updating Windows
  92
- Using Bigfix
  93
- Managing Hard Drive Space
  94
  - Checking Hard Drive Space
    94
  - Deleting Unnecessary Files
    95
  - Checking the Hard Drive for Errors
    96
  - Defragmenting the Hard Drive
    97
  - Backing up Files
    98
- Scheduling Maintenance Tasks
  100
- Moving from Your Old Computer
  101
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting

105
- Safety Guidelines
  106
- Try These Steps First
  106
- Error Messages
  107
- Internet and Networking
  108
  - Internet
    108
  - Modem (Cable or DSL)
    109
  - Modem (Dial-Up)
    110
  - Networking
    112
- Power
  113
- Display
  113
- Printing
  114
- Optical Discs
  115
- Memory Card Reader
  116
- Mouse
  116
- Keyboard
  117
- Files
  117
- Memory
  119
- Audio
  120
- Passwords
  120
- Expansion Cards
  121
- Media Center
  121
- Checking for Device Problems
  123
- Recovering Your System
  124
- Technical Support
  132
  - Before Calling Gateway Customer Care
    132
  - Calling Customer Care
    132
Appendix A: Legal Notices

133
- Important Safety Information
  134
- Setting up Your System
  134
- Care During Use
  134
- Replacement Parts and Accessories
  135
- Regulatory Compliance
  135
- United States of America
  135
- Regulatory Compliance Statements
  135
- Fcc Declaration of Conformity
  136
- Laser Safety Statement
  137
- External Television Antenna Grounding
  138
- Lightning Protection
  138
- Environmental Information
  140
- Macrovision Statement
  141
Index

143

Gateway FX542X Starter Manual (24 pages)

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Gateway FX542X Reference Manual (154 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: About this Reference

Chapter 2: Checking out Your Computer

Chapter 3: Setting up and Getting Started

Chapter 4: Advanced Hardware Setup

Chapter 5: Upgrading Your Computer

Chapter 6: Maintaining Your Computer

Chapter 7: Troubleshooting

Appendix A: Legal Notices

Index

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