Gateway Alr 9200 Users Manual Server

2015-02-02

• Contents
• Preface
  • About This Guide
  • Conventions Used in This Guide
  • Important Safety Instructions
• System Access
  • Static Electricity Precautions
  • Opening the System
    • Removing the Access Cover
    • Opening the Front Door
    • Opening the Subchassis and Electronics Bay
  • Closing the System
    • Closing the Subchassis and Electronics Bay
    • Installing the Access Cover
    • Installing the Front Door
• Components
  • System Board Features
  • System Board Connectors
    • Drive Controllers and Connectors
      • SCSI Connectors
      • IDE Connector (CC)
      • Diskette Drive Connector (DD)
    • System Jumpers (B)
      • Clear CMOS Jumper
      • Password Clear Jumper
      • Recovery Boot Jumper
    • Miscellaneous Connectors
      • Hard Drive Input LED Connector (C)
      • System Speaker Connector (D)
      • Wake-on-LAN Technology Connector (F)
      • Front Panel Connector (AA)
      • USB Internal Connector (FF)
      • Lithium Battery (E)
    • Expansion Slot Connectors
      • ISA Slot (G)
      • PCI slots B4 (top), B3, B2, B1, A3, A2 (H), A1 (K)
    • Memory Module Connector (I)
    • System Management Connectors
      • ICMB Connector (J)
      • SMBus Connector (GG)
      • F16 Expansion Connector (HH)
      • External IPMB connector (JJ)
      • SMM connector (KK)
    • Back Panel I/O Connectors
      • Video Port Connector (L)
      • Parallel Port Connector (L)
      • Serial Port Connectors (M)
      • Keyboard and Mouse Connectors (N)
      • USB External Connector (O)
    • Processors and Related Connectors
      • VRM Connectors (P, Q, R, S, T, U)
      • Processor Slots (V, X, Y, AB)
    • Power Connectors
      • Main Power Connector, Primary (W)
      • Main Power Connector, Secondary (Z)
      • Auxiliary Power Connector (EE)
  • Memory
    • DIMM Installation Sequence
    • System Memory Addressing
    • Memory Configuration
  • System Security
    • Mechanical Locks and Monitoring
    • Software Locks via the SSU or BIOS Setup
      • Using Passwords
      • Secure Mode
      • Summary of Software Security Features
• Installing Components
  • Introduction
  • Replacing the Processor
  • Installing Another Processor
  • Installing Hardware
    • Memory
      • Removing the Memory Module
      • Removing DIMMs
      • Installing DIMMs
      • Installing the Memory Module
    • Drives
      • The Diskette Drive
      • Drive Cabling Considerations
      • Installing a 5.25-inch Peripheral in the Front Bay
      • Removing a 5.25-inch Peripheral from the Front Bay
      • SCSI Hard Disk Drives
    • Installing Fans for High-Power Drives
      • Installing a Fan in the Power Supply Bay
      • Removing an Individual System Fan
      • Installing an Individual System Fan
    • Expansion Cards
      • Installing an Expansion Card
      • Removing an Expansion Card
    • Power Supplies
      • Removing a Power Supply Module
      • Installing a Power Supply Module
    • Replacing the Battery
      • Troubleshooting the Battery Installation
• Jumpers and Drivers
  • Setting the Jumpers
    • Changing a Jumper Setting
    • CMOS Clear Jumper
    • Password Clear Jumper
    • Recovery Boot Jumper
  • Installing Software and Drivers
    • Installing Video Drivers
• BIOS Setup
  • Introduction
  • Using BIOS Setup
    • Record Your Setup Settings
    • If You Cannot Access Setup
    • Starting Setup
  • Setup Menus
    • Setup Key Commands
    • Special Display Items
    • Main Menu
      • Primary Master and Slave Submenu
      • Keyboard Features Submenu
    • Advanced Menu
      • PCI Configuration Submenu
      • I/O Device Configuration Submenu
      • Advanced Chipset Control Submenu
    • Security Menu
    • Server Menu
      • System Management Submenu
      • Console Redirection Submenu
    • Boot Menu
      • Boot Device Priority Submenu
      • Hard Drive Submenu
    • Exit Menu
  • Upgrading the BIOS
    • Preparing for the Upgrade
      • Recording the Current BIOS Settings
      • Obtaining the Upgrade Utility
      • Creating a Bootable Diskette
      • Creating the BIOS Upgrade Diskette
    • Upgrading the BIOS
    • Recovering the BIOS
    • Changing the BIOS Language
• The Server Setup Utility
  • Introduction
  • Using the System Setup Utility
    • When to Run the SSU
    • What You Need to Do
  • Running the SSU
    • Running the SSU Locally
    • Running the SSU Remotely
    • Starting the SSU
  • Customizing the SSU
  • Launching a Task
  • Resource Configuration Add-in Window
    • Using the RCA Window
    • Defining an ISA Board
    • Adding and Removing ISA Boards
    • Modifying Resources
    • System Resource Usage
  • Multiboot Options Add-in
  • Security Add-in
    • Security Options
  • System Event Log Viewer Add-in
  • Sensor Data Record Manager Add-In
  • Field Replaceable Unit Manager Add-In
  • Exiting the SSU
• Other Utilities
  • Introduction
  • Power-on Self Test
  • Emergency Management Port Console
    • How the EMP Console Works
    • EMP Console Requirements
    • Setting Up the Server for the EMP
      • System Management Submenu
      • Console Redirection Submenu
    • Main EMP Console Window
      • Toolbar
      • Status Bar
      • EMP Console Main Menu
    • Server Control Operations
      • Connect to Remote Server
      • Power On/Off the Server Remotely
      • Reset the Server Remotely
    • Phonebook
    • Management Plug-ins
      • System Event Log Viewer
      • Sensor Data Record Viewer
      • FRU Viewer
  • FRU and SDR Load Utility
    • When to Run the FRUSDR Load Utility
    • What You Need to Do
    • How You Use the FRUSDR Load Utility
      • Command Line Format
      • Parsing the Command Line
      • Displaying Usage Information
      • Displaying a Given Area
      • Using a Specified CFG File
    • Cleaning Up and Exiting
  • Using the Firmware Update Utility
    • Running the Firmware Update Utility
  • Using the Symbios SCSI Utility
    • Running the SCSI Utility
• Troubleshooting
  • Introduction
  • Computer Virus Notice
    • Viruses
    • Types of Viruses
    • Virus Contamination
    • Protecting Your System
    • Virus Prevention
  • Troubleshooting Checklist
    • Verifying the Configuration
    • Troubleshooting Guidelines
  • Solving Problems
    • Resetting the System
    • Initial System Startup
      • Checklist
    • Running New Application Software
      • Checklist
    • The System Has Been Running Correctly
      • Checklist
    • More Problem-solving Procedures
      • Preparing the System for Diagnostic Testing
      • Using PCDiagnostics
      • Monitoring POST
      • Verifying Proper Operation of Key System Lights
      • Confirming the Loading of the Operating System
    • Specific Problems and Corrective Actions
      • Power Light Does Not Light
      • No Beep Codes
      • No Characters Appear on Screen
      • Characters Are Distorted or Incorrect
      • System Cooling Fans Do Not Rotate Properly
      • Diskette Drive Activity Light Does Not Light
      • Hard Disk Drive Activity Light Does Not Light
      • CD-ROM Drive Activity Light Does Not Light
      • Network Problems
      • PCI Installation Tips
      • Problems with Application Software
      • Bootable CD-ROM Is Not Detected
  • Error and Informational Messages
    • POST Codes and Countdown Codes
    • POST Error Codes and Messages
• Reference Data
  • Specifications
    • System Specifications
    • Environmental Specifications
  • System I/O Addresses
  • Memory Map
  • Interrupts
  • Video Modes
  • DMA Usage
• Regulatory Compliance Statements
  • Electromagnetic Compatibility
  • FCC Notice
  • Industry Canada Notice
  • CE Notice
  • VCCI Notice
  • Australia/New Zealand Notice
  • Declaration of the Manufacturer or Importer
  • Safety Compliance
• Index