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    USER GUIDE Gateway® E-9520T Server
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    swap backplanes 7 SAS/SATA backplane 7 LED information 8 Getting Help 9 Server Companion DVD 9 Gateway Web site 9 Telephone support 9 Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Server 11 Setting up the hardware 12 Protecting from power source problems 12 Removing and installing the bezel 13 Starting your
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    processor 46 Replacing a power supply module and power board 48 Adding an additional power supply module 49 Replacing the power distribution board 49 Replacing 64 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 65 Telephone support 66 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 66 Telephone support 67 Tutoring and
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    www.gateway.com Contents Diagnostic LEDs 77 BIOS 82 Optical drive 83 Expansion cards 83 Hard drive 83 Internet 84 Keyboard 84 Memory 84 Monitor 85 Power 85 Processor 86 Appendix A: Server Specifications 87 System specifications 88 System board specifications 89 Environmental
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    Contents www.gateway.com iv
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    CHAPTER 1 Checking Out Your Gateway Server • Front • Back • Interior • System board • Hot-swap backplanes • Getting Help 1
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    CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server Front Optical drive SMIL connector Second optical drive (optional) NMI button System fault LED Reset button NIC status LED ID button ID LED Hard drive cages Power LED Power button Case cover lock Dual USB ports Diskette drive (optional) 2 www.gateway.com
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    www.gateway.com Back Connectors and LEDs PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Dual USB ports Serial port VGA port ID LED Dual NIC connectors (RJ-45) Management port (RJ-45) Back AC power connector Power supply status LED Power supply module Case cover thumbscrew Case cover thumbscrew 3
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    green handles or retention locks can be hot swapped while the server is on. Server components with blue handles or retention locks can only be removed when the server is turned off. www.gateway.com # Feature 1 Power supply 2 Power distribution board 3 System fans (hot swap) 4 5.25" device bays
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    www.gateway.com System board Connectors System board # Feature # Feature 1 PCI-X 64-bit/66 MHz expansion slot (J45) 26 Not used 2 PCI-X 64-bit/66 MHz expansion slot (J43) 27 Processor power connector (J5) 3 PCI 32-bit/33 MHz expansion Slot (J41) 28 Processor 1 4 PCI-E x8 expansion slot
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    CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server www.gateway.com # Feature # Feature 7 Management port (RJ-45) (J30) 32 Not used 1x2 pin system configuration jumper 1 (J58) 24 DIMM 8 socket (J26) 25 Power supply I2C connector (J8) 49 2x5 pin system configuration jumper 2 (J59) 50 Battery (B1) 6
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    www.gateway.com Hot-swap backplanes SAS/SATA backplane Hot-swap backplanes # Feature # Feature 1 SAS/SATA hard drive connector 0 6 I2C and system ID connector 2 SAS/SATA hard drive connector 1 7 I2C and system ID connector 3 SAS/SATA hard drive connector 2 8 Backplane power connector 4 SAS/
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    No link for any NIC Front panel and back I/O panel RJ-45 connectors Green/ Yellow Power LED Identify the power state of the system Power supply Identify power status LED supply fault Front panel Power supply module Blue Green or Red LED 1 Green (On) - NIC linked LED 1 Green (Blinking) - NIC
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    its components. For instructions, see Using Your Server Companion DVD. Gateway Web site Gateway provides a variety of information on its Web site to help you use your server. Visit the Gateway Web site at support.gateway.com for: ■ Technical documentation and product guides ■ Technical tips and
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    CHAPTER 1: Checking Out Your Gateway Server www.gateway.com 10
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    CHAPTER 2 Setting Up Your Server • Setting up the hardware • Protecting from power source problems • Starting your server • Setting up the operating system • Initial hardware settings 11
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    too close to the server may cause interference. Protecting from power source problems Surge protectors, line conditioners, and uninterruptible power supplies can help protect your server against power source problems. Caution High voltages can enter your server through the power cord and the
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    www.gateway.com Protecting from power source problems Uninterruptible power supplies Use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect your server from data loss during a total power failure. A UPS uses a battery to keep your server running temporarily during a power failure and lets you save
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    CHAPTER 2: Setting Up Your Server www.gateway.com 6 Swing the bezel out 45° from the front of the case, then disengage the tabs until the three tabs on the left side of the bezel snap into place. 9 Close the server case by following the instructions in "Closing the server case" on page 30. 14
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    www.gateway.com Starting your server Starting your server Caution When you connect peripheral devices to the server, make sure that your server and devices are turned off and the power cords are unplugged. Before you start your server for the first time: ■ Make sure that the server and monitor
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    finds any problems, the server displays error messages. Write down any error messages that you see, then see "Error messages" on page 68 and "Beep codes" on page 75 for troubleshooting information. Turning off your server Caution The power button on the server does not turn off server AC power. To
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    for your specific network. If you are installing an operating system because it was not already installed by Gateway, see the appropriate installation guide for instructions. Initial hardware settings Your server comes from the manufacturer with the correct initial hardware settings to operate your
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    CHAPTER 2: Setting Up Your Server www.gateway.com 18
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    CHAPTER 3 Maintaining Your Server • Caring for your server • Preparing for system recovery • System administration • Identifying your server • Updating the baseboard management controller firmware • Using your Server Companion DVD 19
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    CHAPTER 3: Maintaining Your Server www.gateway.com Caring for your server To extend the life of your server: ■ Be careful not to bump or drop your server. ■ When transporting your server, we recommend that you put it in the original packaging materials. ■ Keep your server and magnetic media away
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    start the server from the hard drive. Use the Server Companion DVD to start the server and attempt to fix the problem. Recording server set up and working. To record your BIOS configuration: 1 Print the appendix for "BIOS Settings" on page 97. 2 Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway
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    are triggered by certain events or conditions. For more information, refer to the Gateway Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) User Guide at http://support.gateway.com/support/default.asp# (by selecting this server from the list). You can also find additional information in the program's online
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    on the ID LED: 1 Press the ID button on the front panel of the server. The yellow ID LED (front) and the blue ID LED (back) turn on. BMC firmware when Gateway Customer Care has instructed you to update it. To update the BMC firmware: 1 Download the BMC update file from support.gateway.com and copy
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    : 1 Insert the Server Companion DVD into the DVD drive on a computer running the Windows operating system. The Gateway Application and Driver Recovery view. The document opens. 4 To access files manually, open the Docs\Manuals folder on the Server Companion DVD. To install Acrobat Reader 7: ■
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    any on-screen instructions. To access the files manually, open the Drivers folder on the Server Companion DVD, then open the appropriate subfolder. Updating the BIOS and firmware To update the BIOS and firmware: 1 Download the BIOS update file and firmware from support.gateway.com and copy onto
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    to this DVD: 1 With your server turned on, insert the Server Companion DVD into the DVD drive. 2 Restart your server. A message appears asking you to select an option. 3 Press any key to boot from the DVD. The Gateway Options Main Menu appears. 4 Follow any on-screen instructions. You can use the
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    electricity discharge • Opening the server case • Closing the server case • Installing and removing drives • Installing memory • Installing and removing PCI expansion cards • Replacing system fans • Replacing or adding a processor • Replacing a power supply module and power board • Replacing the hot
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    of these procedures, contact Gateway Customer Care. For more information server and unplug the power cords and modem cable before opening the server case. Warning To prevent risk of electric shock, do not insert any object into the vent holes of the power supply. The components inside your server
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    that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server. 2 If the bezel is installed, unlock and open it. 3 If the server is mounted in a cabinet, remove the server from the cabinet. For instructions, see the instructions that accompanied the rail kit
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    www.gateway.com 6 Loosen the two thumbscrews (1) on the back of the cover. 7 Slide the cover (2) toward the back of the case, then remove it from the case. Closing the server case To close the server case panel of the case, then close the bezel. 5 Reconnect the power cords and all other cables. 30
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    the server. 2 Follow the instructions in "Opening the server case" on page 29. 3 Unlock the bezel (if necessary) and remove it by pulling it from the chassis. 4 Remove the data and power cables from the back of the optical drive. 5 If you are removing the optical drive from the tower configuration
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    CHAPTER 4: Installing Components www.gateway.com If you are removing the optical drive from the rack configuration, press the release tab (1) marked "PUSH" and pull the optical drive (2) out of
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    on the front of the chassis. 11 Follow the instructions in "Closing the server case" on page 30. 12 Reconnect all power cords and peripheral device cables, then turn on the server. Removing and installing a hard drive Important Gateway tests and verifies the operation and compatibility of the
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    CHAPTER 4: Installing Components Important The hard drive carriers shown in these illustrations may look different than the actual hard drive carriers in your server. www.gateway.com 2 If you are replacing a hard drive, remove the four screws that secure the old hard drive to the drive tray, then
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    in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 28. Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server. 2 Follow the instructions in "Opening the server case" on page 29. 3 Unlock the bezel (if necessary) and remove it by pulling
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    4: Installing Components Important The hard drive carriers shown in these illustrations may look different than the actual hard drive carriers in your server. www.gateway.com 5 Push the diskette drive tray (2) into the chassis from the front and secure it with the four screws (3) included in the
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    into place. 9 Connect the data and power cables to the back of the diskette drive. 10 Reinstall the bezel, if required, by snapping it into place on the front of the chassis. 11 Follow the instructions in "Closing the server case" on page 30. 12 Reconnect all power cords and peripheral device cables
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    CHAPTER 4: Installing Components www.gateway.com Installing memory Caution Use only 667 Mhz compliant, 240-pin, SDRAM registered ECC, DIMM memory modules. Your server supports from 512 MB to 32 GB of total memory with fully-buffered (FB-DIMM) support. Supported DIMM sizes include 512 MB, 1 GB, 2
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    www.gateway.com Installing memory DIMM 4 8 DIMM Installation Options - Non-redundant Mode DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM5 DIMM6 DIMM7 DIMM8 Total Usable Memory 512 MB 512 MB
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    CHAPTER 4: Installing Components www.gateway.com DIMM 2 4 8 DIMM Installation Options - Sparing Mode DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server. 2 Follow the instructions in "Opening the server case" on page 29.
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    , then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server. 2 Follow the instructions in "Opening the server case" on page 29. 3 If you are removing and installing a full-length card, press the clips (1) on the card guide tab, then rotate the card guide tab (2) up to release
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    can cause electrostatic damage to the card. www.gateway.com 4 Press down on the top of server, push the expansion card latch in to the locked position. 8 If you opened the card guide initially, rotate the card guide tab down to the locked position. 9 Follow the instructions in "Closing the server
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    Important The system fans are hot-swappable and can be replaced without turning off your server. To replace a system fan: 1 Follow the instructions in "Opening the server case" on page 29, but do not turn off the server. 2 Determine which fan needs to be replaced by noting which fan has an orange
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    CHAPTER 4: Installing Components www.gateway.com Replacing the fan cage and fan board To replace the fan cage and the fan board: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 28. Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other
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    gateway.com Replacing system fans 7 Slide the fan board away from the power supply (5), then remove it from the chassis (6). 8 Place the new fan board on the standoffs in the chassis, then slide it toward the power supply . 13 Follow the instructions in "Closing the server case" on page 30. 45
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    CHAPTER 4: Installing Components www.gateway.com Replacing or adding a processor Warning the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 28. Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server. Important
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    www.gateway.com Replacing or adding a processor 6 Unlock the load lever (1) and lift it up, then open the load plate (2) to release the processor. 7 Lift the processor (3)
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    . 12 Follow the instructions in "Closing the server case" on page 30. Replacing a power supply module and power board Caution The power supplies in this server contain no user-serviceable parts. Only a qualified computer technician should service the power supplies. Your server comes with 3-wire
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    that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server. 2 Follow the instructions in "Opening the server case" on page 29. 3 Remove the power supply modules by following the instructions in "Replacing a power supply module and power board" on page 48
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    5 for the location of the connectors on the system board. 11 Set the case upright, if required. 12 Reinstall the power supply modules by following the instructions in "Replacing a power supply module and power board" on page 48. 13 Follow the instructions in "Closing the server case" on page 30. 50
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    devices attached to the server, and remove the AC power cord(s) from the power supply or wall outlet. Caution Pressing or pulling on any components on the backplane could result in damage to the backplane. To replace the hot-swap backplanes: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static
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    CHAPTER 4: Installing Components www.gateway.com 10 Remove the backplane and place it in a Set the chassis upright, if necessary. 17 Follow the instructions in "Closing the server case" on page 30. 18 Reinstall the hot-swap drives back into the server. Make sure that you install the drives into the
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    www.gateway.com Installing and removing a mezzanine board Installing and removing a mezzanine board This server has two types of you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server. 2 Follow the instructions in "Opening the server case" on page 29
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    CHAPTER 4: Installing Components www.gateway.com The cable from the first mini-SAS connector ( 28. Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server. 2 Follow the instructions in "Opening the server case" on page 29. 3 Set the chassis
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    Print the appendix for BIOS Settings in this guide. 2 Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. The BIOS 11 Follow the instructions in "Closing the server case" on page 30. 12 Turn on your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears
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    www.gateway.com Replacing the system board To replace the system board: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 28. Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server. 2 Follow the instructions in
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    17 Return the chassis to its upright position, if necessary. 18 Close the server case by following the instructions in "Closing the server case" on page 30. 19 Turn on your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 20 Check BIOS settings
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    CHAPTER 4: Installing Components www.gateway.com 58
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    CHAPTER 5 Using the BIOS Setup Utility • Opening the BIOS Setup utility • Updating the BIOS • Resetting the BIOS 59
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    "BIOS Settings" on page 97. 2 Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. 3 Record any custom BIOS settings on your printout. 4 Download the BIOS update from support.gateway.com. 5 Follow the instructions in the self-extracting BIOS update file. 6 Enter
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    bootable USB "disk-on-key." 4 Restart the server. The old BIOS is recovered. To manually recover the BIOS: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 28. Make sure that you turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected to the
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    the jumper while the power is on can damage your server. Always turn off the server and unplug the power cords and all other cables before changing the jumper. 3 Install a jumper across pins 1-2 of header J59-E. www.gateway.com 4 Follow the instructions in "Closing the server case" on page 30
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    power and reset buttons: 1 Print the appendix for "BIOS Settings" on page 97 in this guide. 2 Restart your server, then press F2 when the Gateway off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server. 2 Follow the instructions in "Opening the server case" on
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    BIOS Setup Utility www.gateway.com 8 Remove the jumper from pins 1-2. 9 Follow the instructions in "Closing the server case" on page 30 turn off the server, then unplug the power cord(s) and all other cables connected to the server. 2 Follow the instructions in "Opening the server case" on page
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    CHAPTER 6 Troubleshooting • Telephone support • Tutoring and training • Safety guidelines • Error messages • Understanding sensors and sensor readings • Troubleshooting 65
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    Telephone support www.gateway.com Before calling Gateway Customer Care If you have a technical problem with your server, follow these recommendations before contacting Gateway Customer Care: ■ Make sure that your server is connected correctly to a grounded AC outlet that is supplying power. ■ If
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    -based software tutorial service Get tutorial assistance for software issues. 800-229-1103 (charged to your credit card) Gateway Customer Care Talk to a Gateway Customer Care representative about a non-tutorial technical support question. 877-485-1464 (US) (say the word "Server") 800-846-3609
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    Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Safety guidelines Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your server problem if: - The power cords or plugs are damaged - Liquid has been spilled into your server - Your server was dropped - The case was damaged Instead, unplug your server
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    www.gateway.com Error messages Invalid Boot Diskette A diskette was found in the drive, but it is not configured as a bootable diskette. Drive Not Ready The BIOS
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    CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 70 www.gateway.com Primary Slave Drive - ATAPI Incompatible The IDE/ATAPI Error Error initializing secondary DMA controller. This is a fatal error, often indicates a problem with system hardware. DMA Controller Error POST error while trying to initialize the DMA controller
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    www.gateway.com Error messages Checking NVRAM..Update Failed BIOS could not write to while programming the count register of channel 2 of the 8254 timer. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. Interrupt Controller-1 error BIOS POST could not initialize the Master Interrupt Controller.
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    CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Interrupt Controller-2 error BIOS POST could not initialize the Slave Interrupt Controller. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. CMOS messages CMOS Date/Time Not Set The CMOS Date and/or Time are invalid. This error can be resolved by
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    www.gateway.com Understanding sensors and sensor readings Sensor type Fan Voltage Voltage Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature Processor Processor Physical Security Button Power Supply Power Supply Power Supply Power Unit Watchdog 2 Sys. Event Sensor name SYS FAN 2
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    CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting www.gateway.com First steps Warning To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your server problem if: - The power cords or plugs are damaged - Liquid has been spilled into your server - Your server was dropped - The case was damaged Instead,
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    www.gateway.com Beep codes Beeps 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Troubleshooting Whenever a recoverable error occurs during the power-on self-test (POST), the BIOS displays an error message that describes the problem. The BIOS also sounds a beep code (one long tone followed by two short tones) during POST if the
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    CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Beeps 9 10 11 Description Troubleshooting steps The ROM checksum value does LEDs Identify NIC states Location Color Description Front panel and Yellow On - Server identification back of system (front) enabled board Blue (back) Front panel
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    www.gateway.com Troubleshooting LED Name Function Power LED Identify the power state of the system Power supply Identify power status LED supply fault Location Front panel Power supply module Color Blue Green or Red Description Off - Power is off (or S5) On - Power is on (or S0) Green (On) -
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    CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting 78 www.gateway.com Check point C6 C7 0A 0B 0C 0E 13 24 30 2A 2C 2E 31 33 37 38 39 3A 3B 3C 40 50
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    www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Check point 60 75 78 7A 7C 84 85 87 8C 8D 8E if needed/requested. Late POST initialization of chipset registers. Build ACPI tables (if ACPI is supported). Program the peripheral parameters. Enable/disable NMI as selected. Late POST initialization of system management
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    CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting www.gateway.com Bootblock initialization code checkpoints The Bootblock initialization is disabled. D1 Perform keyboard controller BAT test. Check if waking up from power management suspend state. Save power-on CPUID value in scratch CMOS. D0 Go to flat mode with 4
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    www.gateway.com Troubleshooting Bootblock recovery code checkpoints The bootblock recovery code gets control when the BIOS determines that a BIOS recovery needs to occur because the user has forced
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    CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting BIOS 82 www.gateway.com DIM Device Initialization (function 1) - Initializes all static devices that include manual configured onboard peripherals, memory and I/O decode windows in PCI-PCI the CMOS battery. For instructions, see "Replacing the CMOS battery" on page 55.
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    's manual eject hole. The drive tray opens. ■ If this problem happens frequently while the server is turned on, the drive may be defective. Your server does not recognize an expansion card ■ Restart your server. ■ Make sure that you have installed the necessary software or driver. For instructions
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    your account with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) is set up correctly. Contact your ISP technical support for help. Liquid has server's warranty. Memory errors were detected during server start up ■ Open your server and make sure that the memory modules are installed correctly. For instructions
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    www.gateway.com Monitor Power Troubleshooting Your server is running but there is no picture ■ Adjust the brightness and contrast controls to the center position. ■ Make sure that the monitor is plugged in and turned on. If the monitor is turned on, the power LED should be lit. ■ Check the port and
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    CHAPTER 6: Troubleshooting Processor www.gateway.com Your server does not recognize a new processor ■ Make sure that the processor is fully seated in its socket. The processor should be recognized automatically if it is installed correctly. ■ If you have upgraded your server from one processor to
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    APPENDIX A Server Specifications • System specifications • System board specifications • Environmental specifications • Electronic specifications • Additional specifications 87
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    APPENDIX A: Server Specifications System specifications www.gateway.com Case 17 × 8.66 × 27.56 inches (432 × 220 × 700 mm) Convertible from tower to rack-mountable Weight Minimum weight (no bezel, power supplies, hard drives, optical drive, diskette drive, fans, PCAs, cables, and so on) - 55.
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    www.gateway.com System board specifications System board specifications Processor Chipset Memory PCI device/slot VGA LAN SAS SATA Storage expansion ACPI Dual LGA 771-pin sockets 667 MHz to 1333 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) Supports as many as two Intel Xeon DP (Dual Core) CPUs (3.0 GHz or faster) ■
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    APPENDIX A: Server Specifications www.gateway.com Environmental specifications The following specifications identify maximum environmental conditions. At no time should the server run under conditions which violate these specifications. Variable Temperature Humidity Acoustic noise Shock
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    www.gateway.com Electronic specifications Interrupts Important If you disable an IDE for SCI VGA USB Mouse controller Numeric data processor Primary IDE controller Secondary IDE controller Connector pinouts Main power connector (J7) Pin Signal Name 1 +3.3 V 2 +3.3 V 3 Ground 4 +5 V 5
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    APPENDIX A: Server Specifications Pin Signal Name 8 Power good 9 Stand by +5 V 10 +12 V 11 +12 V 12 +3.3 V 13 +3.3 V 14 -12 V 15 Ground 16 DC_ON (soft on/off ) 17 Ground 18 Ground 19 Ground 20 Key 21 +5 V 22 +5 V 23 +5 V 24 Ground Processor power connector (J5) Pin Signal Name
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    www.gateway.com Electronic specifications VGA connector (J24) Pin Signal Name 1 Red 2 Green 3 Blue 4 No connection 5 GND 6 GND 7 GND 8 GND 9 +5 V 10 GND 11 No connection 12 SDA
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    APPENDIX A: Server Specifications www.gateway.com Pin Signal Name A1 Ground A2 SATA_RX1_C_DP A3 SATA_RX1_C_DN A4 Ground A5 SATA_RX2_C_DP A6 SATA_RX2_C_DN A7 Ground A8 Key A9 Ground A10 SB_SATA_SDO0 A11
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    www.gateway.com Electronic specifications Pin Signal Name 25 GND 27 MSEN 0 29 GND 31 GND 33 GND Pin Signal Name 26 TRK_0_N 28 WPROTECT_N 30 RDATA_N
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    +3.3 V Additional specifications For more information about your server, such as memory size, hard drive size, and processor type, visit Gateway's eSupport page at support.gateway.com. The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications for your own
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    APPENDIX B BIOS Settings 97
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    . For a complete list of viewable BIOS settings, run the BIOS Setup utility. To view all BIOS settings: 1 Restart your server 2 Press F2 when the Gateway logo screen appears during startup. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Select menus and submenus to display setting information. Caution Setting the
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    www.gateway.com BIOS menu BIOS submenu Memory Configuration Setting Hardware Prefetcher Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Virtualization Technology (VT) Memory Performance Mode Total Memory Capacity Memory Redundancy
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    APPENDIX B: BIOS Settings BIOS menu 100 www.gateway.com BIOS submenu Setting Legacy IDE Channels Configure SATA as Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master
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    www.gateway.com BIOS menu BIOS submenu Setting Value Super I/O Configuration Onboard Floppy Controller USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled (List of USB devices detected by BIOS) Legacy USB Support Disabled Enabled Auto USB 2.0 Controller Mode FullSpeed (12 Mbps) HiSpeed (480 Mbps)
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    APPENDIX B: BIOS Settings BIOS menu Boot www.gateway.com BIOS submenu Setting Value Onboard ESB2 NIC Disabled Enabled NIC 1 PXE function Disabled Enabled NIC 2 PXE function Disabled Enabled PCI-X slot1 Option ROM Disabled
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    www.gateway.com BIOS menu Security BIOS submenu Setting nth Drive Removable Drive 1st Drive nth Drive or clear User password) Password On Boot Disabled Enabled Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Enabled Power & Reset Switches Inhibit Disabled Enabled NMI Control Disabled Enabled 103
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    APPENDIX B: BIOS Settings BIOS menu Server 104 www.gateway.com BIOS submenu Setting Value System Management Server Board Part Number: Server Board Serial Number: NIC 1 MAC Address: Type ANSI VT100+ VT-UTF8 VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support Disabled Enabled IPMI Configuration Status of BMC
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    www.gateway.com BIOS menu Exit BIOS submenu Setting BMC Firmware Revision View BMC Event Log Clear BMC System Event Log BMC PEF Status Toggle PEF IOAT Restore on AC Power Loss Wake on RING function Plug & Play BMC detection Value Provides data on event log Disabled Enabled No Yes Disabled
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    APPENDIX B: BIOS Settings www.gateway.com 106 BIOS submenu BIOS 2nd level submenu Setting LBA Mode LBA mode Device block mode Device PIO mode Device Async DMA mode Device Ultra DMA mode Device S.M.A.R.T. support Not Installed Auto CD/DVD ARMD Disabled Auto Disabled Auto Auto 0 1 2 3 4 Auto SWDMA
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    www.gateway.com BIOS submenu BIOS 2nd level submenu Setting Device #1 Emulation Type Device #n Emulation Type Value Only displayed if a device is detected. Includes a DeviceID string returned
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    APPENDIX B: BIOS Settings www.gateway.com 108
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    APPENDIX C Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 109
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    system. ■ Unplug the system from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified personnel if: ■ 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
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    Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. FCC Part 15 Class A Statement The server 68-compliant. See installation instructions for details. The service may be required. The telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem
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    Gateway Companies, Inc. 610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 (605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023 Product: ■ Gateway E-9520T Server wiring associated with a single-line individual service may be extended by means of the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines, and
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    manual may result in hazardous radiation exposure. To prevent exposure to laser beams, do not try to open the enclosure of a CD or DVD drive. All Gateway and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performance Standard. Should the unit ever need servicing, contact an authorized service location. California
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    . No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, changes are made periodically. These changes are incorporated in newer
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    drive 5 front panel 5 IDE 5 keyboard 3 LAN 3 monitor 3 mouse 3 network 3 power 3, 5 PS/2 3 RJ-45 5 serial 3 USB 2, 3 VGA 3 cover panels see memory diskette drive connector 5 location 2 display troubleshooting 85 documentation Gateway Web site 9 Server Companion DVD 24 drive bays location 2 drivers
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    Gateway System Manager 22 H hard drive indicator 2 installing 33 LED indicator 2 removing 33 troubleshooting 83 heat sink installing 46 help telephone support 66 tutoring 67 hot-swap backplane 7 backplane, SAS/SATA 7 backplanes 51 hard drives 2, 33 power supply drive location 2 troubleshooting 83 P
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    www.gateway.com Index static electricity 28 surge protectors 12 troubleshooting 85 uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 13 power board replacing 48 power distribution board installing 49 power supply installing 48 manageability connector 5 uninterruptible 13 power supply module adding 49 power-on
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    68 technical support 66 telephone support 66 video 85 turning off server 16 turning on server 15 type codes sensor 72 U uninterruptible power supply (UPS) 13 updating the BIOS 60 UPS 13 USB ports internal connector 5 location 2, 3 user password 22 V VGA port 3 W Web site Gateway 9 www.gateway.com
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USER GUIDE
Gateway® E-9520T Server