3435.boo Page i Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Gateway ALR 7200 User’s Guide Part #8503435 A MAN SYS US 7200 USR GDE R0 7/98 In our effort to use nature’s resources efficiently and wisely, we print all manuals on recycled papers that meet the minimum requirements established by the Federal EPA in its guidelines for recycled paper products.
3435.boo Page ii Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Notices Copyright © 1998 Gateway 2000, Inc. All Rights Reserved 610 Gateway Drive N. Sioux City, SD 57049 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway 2000. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, changes are made periodically.
435.boo Page iii Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Contents Preface ......................................................................................v About This Guide ................................................................................... vi Conventions Used in this Guide .......................................................... vii Chapter 1: Getting Started ...................................................... 1 Before You Begin........................................................
3435.boo Page iv Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Cleaning the Computer and Monitor Cases.................................. 25 Appendix A: Regulatory Compliance Statements .................27 FCC Notice............................................................................................ Industry Canada Notice ........................................................................ CE Notice .............................................................................................. VCCI Notice ..
3435.boo Page v Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Preface Contents About This Guide ................................................... vi Conventions Used in this Guide............................
3435.boo Page vi Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM About This Guide The purpose of this User’s Guide is to help you unpack, assemble, and install the system. This guide provides step-by-step setup and operating instructions along with detailed illustrations throughout the document. Below is a summary of the sections to follow: Chapter 1: Getting Started covers information about the internal and external features as well as the system architecture and supported operating systems.
3435.boo Page vii Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Conventions Used in this Guide Throughout this booklet, you will see the following conventions: CONVENTION DESCRIPTION ENTER A key name corresponds to a key on the keyboard. CTRL + ALT + DEL A plus sign indicates that the keys on either side of it must be pressed simultaneously. Setup Commands to be entered as well as messages that appear on your monitor are printed in bolded “Arial Narrow” font.
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3435.boo Page 1 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Chapter 1: Getting Started Contents Before You Begin.................................................... 2 Assembling Your System........................................ 3 Inspecting the Contents .................................... 3 Connecting Peripherals .................................... 4 Powering Up the System......................................... 6 Quick Check ..................................................... 6 Troubleshooting Guidelines.....
3435.boo Page 2 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Before You Begin Congratulations on your purchase. With the arrival of your new system, you are probably eager to assemble the computer and have it operating. This section helps you accomplish the following: • • • Assembling the system Connecting the monitor and keyboard Powering up the system Carefully read and follow these instructions to ensure your system operates correctly.
3435.boo Page 3 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Assembling Your System 1. Prepare a clean, flat, and firm surface for your computer. Allow at least three inches at the rear of the chassis for cabling and air circulation. 2. Protect your computer from extreme temperature and humidity. Do not expose your computer to direct sunlight, heater ducts, and other heat-generating objects. 3. Keep your system away from equipment that generates magnetic fields.
3435.boo Page 4 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Connecting Peripherals Refer to Figure 1 and the following procedures when connecting optional peripherals to your system. Note: Shielded cables are required by the FCC. Figure 1: Connecting Peripherals 1. Connect the keyboard and mouse to their respective ports, using the pictures embossed on the system’s back panel as a guide. 2. Connect the monitor video cable to the video port.
3435.boo Page 5 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM 4. Verify that the Voltage Selector Switch on the power supply is set for the proper voltage (115V or 230V). 5. Connect the system power cable to the AC-In power socket on the power supply. 6. Connect the other end of the system power cable to an AC outlet.
3435.boo Page 6 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Powering Up the System Warning! The bezel door must be closed and locked while the system is running. Press the On/Off switch on the front panel, and the green LED on the front panel will illuminate ON. 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 powered ON, the screen displays the power-up sequence.
3435.boo Page 7 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Looking Things Over Sometimes, the simplest things can cause trouble. To avoid unnecessary service calls, be sure you check over the basics before you call for support. In any complex system, there is potential for a forgotten connection, a forgotten switch or a loose connector.
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3435.boo Page 9 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Chapter 2: System Features Contents Basic Features........................................................ 10 Front Panel............................................................. 11 Storage Bays................................................... 11 Buttons............................................................ 12 LED Indicators ............................................... 12 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive ...........................
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3435.boo Page 11 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Front Panel The front panel of the system is equipped with switches, LEDs, and drive bays. Figure 2 shows the front panel and the table below provides the key. Figure 2: Front Panel A 5.25-inch drive bays B Power button C Keyboard lock button D Power indicator LED E Hard drive activity LED F Reset button G Keylock H 3.
3435.boo Page 12 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM • Three 3.5-inch: two external bays, one of which has a factoryinstalled, 1.44-MB 3.5-inch floppy disk drive. The third (bottom) bay is an internal bay. • One 3.5-inch internal drive bay mounted beneath the power supply which has a factory-installed hard drive Buttons There are three buttons on the front panel These buttons are defined in Table 1 below. Table 1: System Switch Definitions Button Function Power button Toggles the system ON or OFF.
3435.boo Page 13 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Bezel Door and Keylock The bezel door offers access to the 3.5-inch floppy disk drive, the other external 3.5-inch drive bay and the 5.25-inch drive bays. The door can be locked to prevent unauthorized access. Warning! The bezel door must be closed and locked while the system is running.
3435.boo Page 14 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Rear Panel The rear panel of the system is equipped with I/O ports, connectors, and switches. Figure 3 shows the rear panel of the system and the table below provides the key to the figure.
3435.boo Page 15 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Voltage Selector Switch Located on the back of the power supply module, this switch must be set to the proper AC line voltage used in your locality (115VAC or 230VAC). AC Power-In Connector This is a connector into the power supply which provides the electrical current to the system and its peripherals. Using the power cable supplied with the system, connect the power supply into a grounded wall outlet.
3435.boo Page 16 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Note: SCO UNIX versions 3.2.4.2 and ODT 3.0 require both MPX 3.X and APIC Driver 1.X to support more than one processor. Important! The Pentium® II processor in this system is designed to support 32-bit operating systems and applications. To ensure optimum system performance, use only 32bit programs on the system. Operating Systems The System is 100% Intel MP Specification V1.1 or V1.4, BIOS-selectable compliant.
3435.boo Page 17 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Chapter 3: Maintaining and Cleaning Your System Contents Maintaining Your System ..................................... 18 Maintaining Your Hard Drive........................ 18 Computer Virus Notice .................................. 20 Important Safety Instructions......................... 22 Cleaning Your System .......................................... 24 Cleaning the Mouse........................................ 24 Cleaning the Keyboard................
3435.boo Page 18 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Maintaining Your System Fortunately, most electronic components require little or no maintenance. Your hard drives are the primary exception to this and maintaining them properly can significantly improve the performance of your system. Some programs that help maintain the integrity of the hard drives in your system come as part of the Windows 95 and Windows NT operating systems. The following section contains information about caring for your hard drives.
3435.boo Page 19 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Because the Thorough option takes more time than the Standard option, we recommend you normally use the Standard option and do a Thorough check at least once a month. 4. If you selected Standard and you want to change the settings ScanDisk uses when it checks files and folders, click on the Advanced button, select the options in the ScanDisk Advanced Options window, then click on the OK button to close the window.
3435.boo Page 20 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM We suggest you run Disk Defragmenter at least once a week to once a month, depending on how much you use your system. To Run Disk Defragmenter 1. Click on the Start button, then follow the popup menus through Programs, then Accessories, and then System Tools. Then select Disk Defragmenter. A dialog box opens asking you to select a drive to defragment. 2. Select the drive from the pull-down menu, then click OK.
3435.boo Page 21 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM • Boot Viruses attach themselves to a Boot Record, Master Boot, FAT, or Partition Table. • Multipartite Viruses are both program and boot infectors. How does a virus spread and contaminate? There are many ways a virus can spread and infect your system. However, a virus is inactive until the infected program is executed, or a boot record is read. Thereafter, the virus loads itself into system memory and begins to copy and spread itself.
3435.boo Page 22 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM What do we do to prevent virus contamination? We stand by the integrity of our products. Our staff takes every precaution to ensure our files are free from viruses. These precautions include the following: • We use McAfee VirusScan, a leading anti-virus software that detects and removes over 95% of known viruses and provides comprehensive protection including local and network drives, CDROMs, floppies, boot sectors, and partition tables.
3435.boo Page 23 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM • Do not use this product near water. Do not spill liquid on or into the product. • • Do not place this product on an unstable surface. • Use only the power source indicated on the power supply. If you are not certain about your power source, consult your reseller or the local power company. • This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding plug (a plug with a grounding pin). This plug will only fit into a grounded power outlet.
3435.boo Page 24 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Cleaning Your System Your system and its components need to be cleaned occasionally. The following sections contain information about caring for the various parts of your system. Cleaning the Mouse If the mouse pointer on the screen moves erratically when you move the mouse, dirt is probably on the rollers inside the mouse. To Clean the Mouse 1. Shut down the system. 2. Turn your mouse upside down and remove the mouse ball cover. 3.
3435.boo Page 25 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM If you spill liquid on the keyboard, shut down the computer and disconnect the keyboard. Turn the keyboard upside down to allow the liquid to drain out overnight before trying to use it again. If it fails to work after draining, contact ALR Technical Support. Sticky liquids may cause residual problems even after drying and may require the replacement of the keyboard.
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3435.boo Page 27 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Appendix A: Regulatory Compliance Statements Contents FCC Notice ............................................................ 28 Industry Canada Notice......................................... 29 CE Notice............................................................... 29 VCCI Notice .......................................................... 30 Australia/New Zealand Notice..............................
3435.boo Page 28 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM FCC Notice American Users Caution! The Federal Communications Commission warns users that changes or modifications to the unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
3435.boo Page 29 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Industry Canada Notice This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada. Canadian Users: Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe A prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada.
3435.boo Page 30 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Japanese Users: VCCI Notice This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective action.
3435.boo Page 31 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Index Numerics 3.5-inch floppy drive 13 front drive bay 12 rear drive bay 12 5.
3435.boo Page 32 Thursday, August 6, 1998 7:12 AM Error Checking and Correcting see ECC Expansion slots ISA 10 PCI 10, 15 PCI/ISA 10, 15 PCI/RAIDport 10, 15 F Features front panel 11 rear panel 14 Flash BIOS 10 Floppy 3.
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