E-5200 User's Guide MAN SYS US E5200 USR GDE R0 6/98 8502954
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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.
Contents Conventions Used in This Guide.......................................................... iii Safety Instructions.................................................................................. iv Getting Started ......................................................................... 1 Assembling Your System ....................................................................... 2 Starting Your System ..............................................................................
Serial Ports ..................................................................................... 17 USB Ports....................................................................................... 17 Video Port ...................................................................................... 17 Voltage Selector............................................................................. 17 Maintaining and Cleaning Your System ................................19 Maintaining the Hard Drive.............
Conventions Used in This Guide Throughout this guide, you will see the following conventions: Convention Description ENTER Keyboard key names are printed in small capitals. CTRL+ALT+DEL A plus sign indicates that the keys must be pressed simultaneously. Setup Commands to be entered, options to select, and messages that appear on your monitor are printed in bold. User’s Guide Names of publications and files are printed in italic. Note: A note informs you of special circumstances.
Safety Instructions Warning! Do not attempt to service the system yourself except as explained elsewhere in the system documentation. Adjust only those controls covered in the instructions. Opening or removing covers marked “Do Not Remove” may expose you to dangerous electrical voltages or other risks. Refer all servicing of those compartments to qualified service personnel.
• There is a danger of explosion if the CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. • Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: • • • The power cord or plug is damaged. • • The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged. Liquid has been spilled into the system.
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Getting Started Contents Assembling Your System........................................ 2 Starting Your System .............................................. 4 Turning Off Your System ....................................... 7 Resetting Your System............................................
Assembling Your System Before you unpack your system, prepare a safe working environment for your computer by doing the following: Note: Keep the product carton and packing material, in case you need to send the system out for repair. If you return your system to the factory in different packaging, your warranty may be void. 2 E-5200 User’s Guide • Provide a clean, flat, and stable surface for your computer. Allow at least 12 inches at the rear of the chassis for cabling and air circulation.
The following figure shows you how to connect basic peripherals to your computer. Note that your system may not include all the items shown in the figure. Some connectors on the back of the system are colored to match the plugs on peripherals that ship with your system. For more detailed information on connecting peripherals, see “Rear Panel” on page 16. Caution! Make sure your computer and peripherals are turned off and unplugged from the power outlet when you connect peripherals to the system.
Note: Plug the system into a wall outlet that is easily accessible. To remove all power from the system, you need to unplug the system, not just turn the system off with the power button. Starting Your System Before you start your system for the first time, • Make sure all cables are firmly connected to the proper cable ports on the rear panel of the system. • Make sure the system and monitor are plugged into an AC outlet or power strip.
4. Turn on any other components connected to the system, such as speakers, a printer, or a scanner. 5. If nothing happens when you turn on the computer, recheck the power cables to see that they are securely plugged in and that your power strip (if you are using one) is plugged in and turned on. If you can hear the power supply fan whirring, but nothing appears on the monitor, make sure the monitor is connected to the system, plugged into the power strip or AC outlet, and turned on.
Setting Up the Operating System Your computer comes with the Windows NT® 4.0 operating system. The first time you start your computer, the operating system takes a few minutes to set up. Refer to your software documentation for specific instructions on what to do after the system starts. To complete the operating system setup Note: As you start Windows NT, if you are connecting to a network, have your TCP/IP (transmission control protocol/Internet protocol) information available. 1.
Turning Off Your System Use the following steps every time you turn off your Windows NT system. You may lose data if you do not follow the proper procedure. To turn off your system 1. On the Taskbar, click Start and then click Shut Down. 2. Select Shut down the computer? Warning! When you turn the computer off by pressing the power button, some electric current still flows through the system.
Resetting Your System If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may need to reset the system. To reset your system 1. Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. A window opens that enables you to close an application that is not responding. 2. Click Task Manager, select the program that is not responding, and click End Task. 3. If your computer does not respond, press the power button on the computer. The computer turns off. 4.
Chapter 1: System Features Contents System Features..................................................... 10 Front Panel............................................................. 14 Rear Panel ..............................................................
System Features The following features are standard to the system’s basic architecture. AGP Video An AGP (accelerated graphics port) video connector on the system board and an AGP expansion card are standard features. AGP is a bus architecture that increases video performance by routing video signals through a dedicated graphics bus rather than sending video signals on the PCI bus.
Drives The standard configuration for your computer includes a 1.44-MB 3.5-inch diskette drive, a hard drive, and a CD-ROM drive. You can install five additional drives in the computer. Two IDE controllers and a diskette controller are integrated into the system board. For instructions on installing drives, see the “Installing and Removing Components” chapter in the Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-5200 System guide.
Manageability The status of your system’s hardware is monitored through the hardware management ASIC (application specific integrated circuit) on the system board. Monitored information includes voltage and chassis intrusion. You can access the monitoring information through Intel® LANDesk® Client Manager, which provides a quick system health indicator. For additional information on LANDesk, see the “Troubleshooting” chapter of the Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-5200 Series System guide.
Both processors in your system should be of the same clock speed. For information on removing and installing a processor, see the “Installing and Removing Components” chapter in the Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-5200 System guide.
Front Panel The front panel of your computer includes the following features: CD-ROM volume control Audio-out jack Diskette drive CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive eject button Diskette drive eject button Hard Drive LED Power LED Power button Audio-Out Jack You can connect headphones or powered speakers to the audio-out jack. CD-ROM Drive The high-speed CD-ROM drive enables you to play data or audio CDs.
Diskette Drive The diskette drive writes to and reads from 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB diskettes. Hard Drive LED The hard drive LED is lit when the hard drive is active. Power Button Push in the power button once to turn on the computer and push it in again to turn off the computer. Power LED The power LED is lit when the computer is turned on.
Rear Panel The rear panel includes the following I/O ports, connectors, and switches: Voltage selector Power connector Keyboard port USB ports Mouse port Serial port 1 Parallel port Serial port 2 Video port RJ-45 Internet jack Keyboard Port Plug a PS/2 (Personal System/2)-compatible keyboard into this port. Mouse Port Plug a PS/2-compatible mouse into this port.
Power Connector Plug the system power cord into this connector and to an AC outlet or power strip. Parallel (Printer) Port You can plug a printer or other parallel device into this port. RJ-45 Network Jack You can connect a cable to the RJ-45 network jack that connects the system to the network of your choice. Serial Ports You can plug serial devices, such as MIDI (musical instrument digital interface) devices, into these ports.
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Maintaining and Cleaning Your System Contents Maintaining the Hard Drive .................................. 20 Cleaning Your System ..........................................
Maintaining the Hard Drive Hard drives need regular maintenance because running the system software divides files, creates spaces between data, and otherwise decreases hard drive performance. Windows NT provides the Check Disk utility to maintain the hard drive. Check Disk enables you to check the drive for errors, fix file system errors, and attempt to recover bad sectors on the drive. Use Check Disk from once a week to once a month, depending on how often you use your computer.
Cleaning Your System The following sections contain information about cleaning the parts of your system. Cleaning the Mouse If the mouse pointer on the screen moves erratically when you move the mouse, the roller ball inside the mouse may be dirty. Warning! When you clean the system, turn it off and unplug the power cord. Be careful not to drip liquid into the computer and peripherals when cleaning the system. To clean the mouse 1.
If you spill liquid on the keyboard, turn off the computer and disconnect the keyboard. Turn the keyboard upside down to let the liquid drain out and the keyboard dry for a few days before trying to use the keyboard again. If the keyboard does not work after draining, contact Technical Support. Cleaning the Monitor Screen Use a soft cloth and window cleaner to clean the monitor screen. Squirt a little cleaner on the cloth (never directly on the screen), and wipe the screen with the cloth.
Appendix Contents Acronyms and Abbreviations ............................... 24 Terms and Definitions...........................................
Acronyms and Abbreviations ASIC - Application specific integrated circuit BIOS - Basic input/output system CMOS - Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor DIMM - Dual inline memory module DMI - Desktop management interface DRAM - Dynamic random access memory ECC - Error correcting code FAT - File allocation table GB - Gigabyte IDE - Integrated drive electronics IRQ - Interrupt request line LAN - Local area network LED - Light-emitting diode MB - Megabyte Mbps - Megabits per second MIDI - Musical instrument d
SCSI - Small computer system interface SDRAM - Synchronous dynamic random access memory TCP/IP - Transmission control protocol/Internet protocol V - Volt Appendix A 25
Terms and Definitions This list of terms should help you get acquainted with terms used in your computer’s documentation and in your system software. Applications - Software installed on your system. Sometimes called programs. BIOS - Basic input/output system. The BIOS is software that is independent of any operating system. It enables the computer to communicate with the monitor, keyboard, and other peripheral devices without using programs on the hard disk.
Disk - The device used by the computer to store and retrieve information. Disk can refer to a diskette or a hard disk. Diskette - A removable disk, also called a floppy. Hard drive - The drive installed inside your system that stores all your system and data files. Depending on its configuration, the computer may have more than one hard drive. Each drive is assigned its own drive letter. If you have only one drive, its drive letter is C, and it is often called “the C drive.” I/O - Input/output.
Refresh rate - The refresh rate is the rate at which the image on the monitor screen is rewritten to the screen. A fast refresh rate helps keep the image from flickering. Resolution - The resolution is the sharpness or clarity of the image on the monitor screen. Resolution is measured by the number of pixels the screen can display. For example, a resolution of 800x600 means that the screen can display 800 pixels in a row and can display 600 rows.
Computer Virus Notice What is a virus? A virus is a program written with malicious intent for the sole purpose of creating havoc in a computer system. It attaches itself to executable files or boot sectors, so it can replicate and spread. Some viruses may only cause your system to beep or display messages or images on the screen. Other viruses are highly destructive and corrupt or erase the contents of your files or diskettes. To be safe, never assume any virus is harmless.
What can you do to protect your system? Awareness is the key. You need to learn about the existence of viruses, how they spread, and what to do to protect your system by reducing the likelihood of virus contamination. The following may help: • Obtain an anti-virus program and make it a habit to scan the system regularly. These programs may be purchased from a local software store or obtained via shareware on the Internet or online service providers such as CompuServe, Prodigy, AOL, or DeltaNet.
• Sample production diskettes are periodically scanned as an additional quality check. • All incoming products such as systems to repair, vendor diskettes, hard drives, and trade-show units are scanned for viruses. • All systems are given a final test before shipping. Unfortunately, today’s technology makes the creation of newer viruses possible, some of which can elude even the best scanners available. Hence, there is no absolute guarantee of virus immunity on any product.
Regulatory Compliance Statements 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 B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada. Attention! Couper le courant avant l’entretien.
Australian and New Zealand Users: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the Australian/New Zealand standard AS/NZS 3548 set out by the Spectrum Management Agency. Caution! Disconnect power before servicing. Warning! There is a danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the CMOS battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
Index A I Abbreviations 24 AGP (accelerated graphics port) 10 Assembling your system 2 Audio-out jack 14 I/O (input/output) connectors 10 IDE (integrated drive electronics) connectors 11 Intel 440 BX chipset 11 B K BIOS (basic input/output system) 10 Keyboard cleaning 22 port 16 C Cache memory 10 Cases, cleaning 22 CD-ROM drive 14 Check Disk utility 20 Cleaning your system 21 Closing programs with Ctrl+Atl+Del 8 CMOS (complementary metal oxide semiconductor) memory 10 Connecting peripherals 3 D Def
Processor benefits of dual processors 12 standard 12 T Turning off your system 7 U R Rear panel 16 Resetting your system 8 RJ-45 connector 17 Understanding POST (power-on selftest) 5 USB (universal serial bus) ports 17 V S Safety iv, 2 Serial ports 17 Setting up your operating system 6 Shut-down procedures 7 Starting your system 4 System assembling 2 cleaning 21 features 10 manageability 12 memory 12 power iv resetting 8 starting 4 turning off 7 36 E-5200 User’s Guide Video connector 10 port 17 stand
E-5200 User's Guide MAN SYS US E5200 USR GDE R0 6/98 8502954
