Gateway E-3200 Assembly Instructions

Maintaining and
Troubleshooting
Your E-3200
System
MAN US E3200 TECH REF R0 7/98
8502684

Maintaining and
Troubleshooting
Your E-3200
System
Part #8502684 MAN US E3200 TECH REF R0 7/98
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Contents i
Contents
Preface .....................................................................................iii
Conventions Used in This Guide........................................................... iv
Safety Instructions................................................................................... v
Case Access ............................................................................ 1
Static Electricity Precautions .................................................................. 2
Opening the Case..................................................................................... 3
Closing the Case ...................................................................................... 5
System Components ............................................................... 7
System board ........................................................................................... 8
Riser card ............................................................................................... 10
Back of riser card............................................................................ 10
Front of riser card ........................................................................... 10
I/O connectors........................................................................................ 12
Removing the System Board ................................................................ 13
Replacing the Processor ........................................................................ 16
Setting the Jumpers................................................................................ 20
Configure mode.............................................................................. 20
Recovery mode............................................................................... 21
Installing Memory and Hardware......................................................... 23
ECC Memory ................................................................................. 23
Installing DIMMs.................................................................................. 24
Replacing and adding drives................................................................. 27
Drive Cabling Information............................................................. 28
Replacing the 3.5-inch diskette or CD-ROM drive ...................... 29
Installing an additional 3.5-inch device......................................... 30
Replacing the hard drive ................................................................ 32
Adding a second hard drive ........................................................... 33
Adding an expansion card..................................................................... 35
Heceta II hardware management.......................................................... 37
Installing LANDesk Client Manager ................................................... 38
Replacing the battery............................................................................. 39
Troubleshooting the battery installation........................................ 40
Using Your System Restoration CD..................................................... 42

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BIOS Setup Utility ...................................................................43
Using the Setup Utility.......................................................................... 44
Updating the BIOS................................................................................ 46
Troubleshooting ......................................................................49
Introduction........................................................................................... 50
Troubleshooting Checklist ................................................................... 51
Verifying your configuration......................................................... 51
Troubleshooting guidelines........................................................... 51
CD-ROM Problems.............................................................................. 52
Hard Disk Problems.............................................................................. 54
Memory/Processor Problems............................................................... 55
Modem Problems.................................................................................. 56
Peripheral/Adapter Problems ............................................................... 57
Printer Problems.................................................................................... 59
System Problems................................................................................... 61
Video Problems..................................................................................... 63
Error Messages...................................................................................... 66
Appendix A .............................................................................71
Specifications........................................................................................ 72
Properties............................................................................................... 74
Protecting Against Viruses................................................................... 75
Regulatory Compliance........................................................................ 76
ENERGY STAR Compliant ................................................................ 78
Index .......................................................................................79

Preface
Contents
Conventions Used in This Guide ........................... iv
Safety Instructions................................................... v

iv Maintaining and Troubleshooting YourE-3200 System
Conventions Used in This Guide
Throughout this guide, you will see the following conventions:
Convention Description
Enter Keyboard names are printed in small
capitals.
Ctrl+Alt+Del A plus sign indicates thatthe 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 ofpublications and files areprinted
in italic.
An important note informs you of special
circumstances.
A caution warns you of possible damage
to equipment or loss of data.
A warning indicates the possibility of
personal injury.
Important!
Caution!
Warning!

Preface v
Safety Instructions
Observe the following safety instructions when using your system:
•Follow all instructions marked on this product and in the
documentation.
•When the system is turned off, a small amount of electrical current
still runs through the system. Always unplug the system from the
electrical outlet before cleaning the system or opening the cover.
•Do not use this product near water or a heat source, such as a
radiator or heat register.
•Do not spill anything on or into the system. The best way to avoid
spills is to avoid eating and drinking near your system.
•Make sure you set up the system on a stable work surface.
•Openings in the system cabinet are provided for ventilation. Do not
block or cover these openings. Make sure you provide adequate
space (at least 12 inches) around the system for ventilation when
you set up your work area. Never insert objects of any kind into the
system ventilation slots.
•Use the voltage setting for your area. The voltage selector switch is
set at the factory to the correct voltage.
•This system is equipped with a 3-wire grounding plug (a plug with
a grounding pin). This plug will only fit into a grounded power
outlet. This is a safety feature. Do not defeat the purpose of the
grounding pin. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet,
contact your electrician to replace the outlet.
•Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it.
•If you use an extension cord with this system, make sure the total
ampere ratings on the products plugged into the extension cord do
not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, the total ampere
requirements for all products plugged into the wall outlet must not
exceed 15 amperes.
Warning!
Do not attempt to service
the system yourself except
as explained elsewhere in
the system documentation.
Adjustonly those controls
covered in the instructions.
Opening or removing
covers marked “Do Not
Remove”may expose you
to dangerous voltages or
other risks.
Refer all servicing of those
compartments to qualified
servicepersonnel.

vi Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E-3200 System
•There is a danger of explosion if the complementary metal-oxide
semiconductor (CMOS) 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 power cord or plug is damaged.
• Liquid has been spilled into the system.
• The system does not operate properly when the operating
instructions are followed.
• The system was dropped or the cabinet is damaged.
• The system’s performance changes.

Case Access
Contents
Static Electricity Precautions .................................. 2
Opening the Case..................................................... 3
Closing the Case ...................................................... 5

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Static Electricity Precautions
Static electricity can permanently damage electronic components in your
computer. When opening your computer case, always perform the
following procedure:
1. Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at most electronics stores).
2. Turn off the system power.
3. Touch the back of the power supply fan, located on the back of the
case, to discharge any static electricity.
4. Unplug all power cords from AC outlets.
5. Remove the computer case cover.
Follow these precautions to avoid electrostatic damage to your system
components:
•Avoid static-causing surfaces such as plastic and styrofoam in your
work area.
•Remove the parts from their antistatic bags only when you are
ready to use them. Do not lay parts on the outside of antistatic bags
since only the inside of the bag provides antistatic protection.
•Always hold cards by their edges and their metal mounting bracket.
Avoid touching components on the cards and the edge connectors
that connect to expansion slots.
•Never slide cards or other parts over any surface.
Caution!
To prevent electrostatic
damage to your system,
follow static electricity
precautions every time you
open your computer case.

Case Access 3
Opening the Case
To perform work in the internal components of the computer, you must
open the case, which has two removable parts:
•A chassis cover, that surrounds the sides and top of the system
•A front faceplate (bezel) that covers the front of the system
Because the components inside your computer are extremely sensitive to
static electricity, be sure to follow the precautions for avoiding static
electricity damage at the beginning of this chapter.
1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords.
2. Remove the thumbscrew or lock on the back of the case.
3. Locate the latches at the rear sides of the case, and pull both latches
out until they clear the chassis.
To remove the chassis cover
Important!
Only qualified personnel
should open the system for
maintenance. You need a
grounding wrist strap and
the proper tools to remove
the computer’s cover.
Warning!
To avoid exposure to
dangerous electrical
voltages and moving parts,
turn off your computer and
unplug thepowercord
before removingthesystem
cover.
Rear view

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4. Lift up the rear of the cover and slide the cover toward the rear of the
computer until the lip on the cover is free of the front bezel. Remove
the cover.
1. Lift the three upper tabs and push them through the slots in the chassis.
The top of the bezel unlatches out and away from the chassis.
2. Lift the front of the chassis until the lower bezel tabs clear the chassis
locking holes. Remove the bezel.
To remove the front bezel
Side view

Case Access 5
Closing the Case
Replace the cover as soon as you finish installing or removing components
so that dust and dirt (which could damage the computer) do not collect
inside the computer.
1. Lift the front of the chassis and set the lower chassis tabs into the
locking holes on the bezel.
2. Press the bezel into the chassis until the three upper tabs snap into their
locking holes. Two of the three upper tabs latch underneath the locking
holes. One tab latches over the top of the chassis.
1. Place the cover on the computer making sure the tabs on the front end
are inserted underneath the bezel and the rear of the cover is in a raised
position.
2. Lower the rear of the cover onto the computer chassis until the side
latches snap into place.
3. Reinstall the thumbscrew or lock that was removed to open the case.
To replace the front bezel
To replace the chassis cover

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System
Components
Contents
System board ........................................................... 8
Riser card ............................................................... 10
I/O connectors........................................................ 12
Removing the System Board ................................ 13
Replacing the Processor ........................................ 16
Setting the Jumpers................................................ 20
Installing Memory and Hardware......................... 23
Replacing and adding drives................................. 27
Adding an expansion card..................................... 35
Heceta II hardware management .......................... 37
Installing LANDesk Client Manager.................... 38
Replacing the battery............................................. 39

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System board
System board components are identified in the following figure and list.
A Back panel I/O connectors
B Configuration jumper (J5G1)
C Battery
D Onboard speaker
E Slot 1 processor connector
F Fan (active heat sink) connector
A
B
CDE
G
H
F
I

System Components 9
G DIMM slots
H Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) connector
I AGP connector

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Riser card
The riser card is mounted to the chassis by brackets at its base and two
screws at the top. The two screws attach the riser card to a bracket attached
to the power supply cage. To enable easy removal of the system board
without unplugging cables or connectors, the riser card contains most of the
connectors (including the integrated RJ-45 Network interface connector)
and slots used by the internal system components.
Back of riser card
Front of riser card
Pin1 positionon
each connector
Primary IDE controller
Secondary IDE controller
Floppy drive connector
H
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
I
J
K
L
M

System Components 11
A ATX power connector
B SCSI LED connector
C JP10: CPU/Chassis Fan connector
D Front panel control connector
E NLX system board edge connector
F PCI/ISA slot (shared)
G PCI slots (2)
H SW1: Chassis intrusion switch
I CN3: TAD/Speakerphone
J CN4: CD/DVD audio connector
K JP9: Power supply fan connector
L JP7: Wake on LAN connector
M JP8: Ring in connector