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HARDWARE REFERENCE Gateway Computer - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 2
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the side panel 16 Installing memory 17 Replacing the system battery 18 Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive 19 Replacing the memory card reader 20 Adding or replacing a hard drive 21 Replacing the front fan 25 Replacing the rear fan 26 Replacing the power supply 27 Replacing the heat sink - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 4
Contents www.gateway.com ii - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 5
CHAPTER 1 About This Reference • Accessing the User Guide • Gateway contact information • Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 1 - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 6
included on your hard drive. The User Guide is an in-depth, easy-to-read manual that includes information on the following topics: ■ Help and technical support ■ Setting up and starting your computer ■ Using and customizing Windows and other software ■ Controlling audio and video settings ■ Using - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 7
Online support: Tech Support Phone: (U.S.) (Canada) Tech Support Hours: 9004394 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer includes the product key code for your operating system. If you ever reinstall Windows - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 8
CHAPTER 1: About This Reference www.gateway.com 4 - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 9
CHAPTER 2 Hardware Features • Front • Back 5 - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 10
may vary from the illustration below. DVD/CD drive USB port (optional) Microphone jack Headphone jack 6 www.gateway.com DVD/CD drive (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button/ power indicator Hard drive indicator USB ports (optional) IEEE 1394 ports (optional - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 11
www.gateway.com Front Component Icon DVD/CD drive USB ports (optional) Diskette drive (optional) Memory card reader (optional) Power button and power indicator Hard drive indicator IEEE 1394 ports (optional) Headphone jack Microphone jack Description Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 12
below. Your computer matches one of the two following illustrations, and includes the components listed. Power connector Case cover thumbscrew Audio in/side speaker jack Surround left/right speaker jack Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/FireWire™/ i.Link™ port PS/2 mouse port S-Video out jack - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 13
www.gateway.com Power connector Case cover thumbscrew Audio in/side speaker jack Surround left/right speaker jack Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/FireWire™/ i.Link™ port Parallel port PS/2 mouse port S-Video out jack (optional) TV tuner (optional) Telephone jack Case cover thumbscrew Back Voltage - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 14
Features www.gateway.com Available ports may vary, depending on your model. Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Audio input (Line in) jack (blue plug) -ORSide speaker jack Center/subwoofer jack (orange plug) Description Plug the power cord into this connector. Remove these - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 15
Description Plug an S/PDIF optical audio connection to this jack. Plug your right rear and left rear speakers into this jack. For information on configuring this jack, see your user guide. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB Iomega™ Zip™ drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 16
CHAPTER 2: Hardware Features www.gateway.com 12 - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 17
the case • Closing the case • Installing memory • Replacing the system battery • Adding or replacing a CD or DVD drive • Replacing the memory card reader • Adding or replacing a hard drive • Replacing the front fan • Replacing the rear fan • Replacing the power supply • Replacing the heat sink and - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 18
panel Warning To avoid exposure to dangerous electrical voltages and moving parts, turn off your computer, then unplug the power cord and modem cable before opening the case. To remove the side panel: 1 Follow the instructions in "Preventing static electricity discharge" on page 14. 2 Shut down - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 19
www.gateway.com Opening the case 4 Remove the two thumbscrews on the side panel cover. Thumbscrews 5 Swing the side panel away from the back of your computer, then pull the panel off. Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel: ■ Press the three bezel retention tabs, then swing the - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 20
gateway.com Replacing the front bezel To replace the front bezel: 1 Slide the tabs on the left side of the bezel into the slots in the left side of the computer slots on the right side of the computer. 3 Press the right side of the computer so they will not be pinched when you close the computer. 2 - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 21
www.gateway.com Installing memory Installing memory When you upgrade the computer memory, make sure that you install the correct type of memory module for your computer. Your computer uses DIMM memory. To install or replace DIMM memory: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in " - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 22
Basics www.gateway.com 8 Reconnect the cables and the power cord. 9 Turn on your computer. Windows starts and the Windows desktop appears. 10 Click Start, Control Panel, then click Performance and Maintenance (if in Category view). Click/Double-click System. The amount of memory in your computer is - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 23
place. 10 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 16. 11 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 12 Turn on your computer. 13 Open the BIOS Setup utility. 14 In the BIOS Setup utility, restore any settings that you wrote down in Step 3. 15 - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 24
reader's front cover may vary from your original card reader. 20 To replace the memory card reader: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 14. 2 Remove the front bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on page 15. 3 If - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 25
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing a hard drive 4 Remove the two drive retention screws, disconnect the card reader's data cable from the system board, then slide the drive forward and out of the drive bay. Screws 5 Slide the card reader out of the case. 6 Slide the new card reader into the bay - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 26
Basics www.gateway.com 3 Disconnect the drive cables, noting their locations and orientation. (You will reconnect the cables after you install the new drive.) 4 Pull the front fan assembly away from the system board, then remove it. 5 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. 22 - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 27
www.gateway.com 6 Remove the hard drive bay screw. Adding or replacing a hard drive Hard drive bay screw 7 Remove the hard drive bay from your computer. You may need to work the bay out of your computer by rocking the bay back and forth. 8 If you are replacing an old drive, remove the four - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 28
removed previously. 14 Connect the drive cables. If you are replacing a drive, use your notes from Step 3. 15 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 16. 16 Reconnect all external cables and the power cord. 17 Turn on your computer. 18 If Windows - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 29
.gateway.com Replacing the front fan Replacing the front fan Tips & Tricks You need a Phillips screwdriver to replace the front fan. To replace the front fan: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 14. 2 Pull the front fan away from the system - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 30
the back of the case, then remove the fan. Screws Screws 4 Place the new fan on the back of your computer, then replace the screws that secure it to the back cover. 5 Reconnect the fan cable to the system board. 6 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 31
screwdriver to replace the power supply. To replace the power supply: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 14. 2 Disconnect the power supply cables from all components (such as hard drives, CD or DVD drives, and the system board), noting their - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 32
panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 14. 2 For more stability, place your computer on its side. To avoid scratching the case, place it on a towel or other non-abrasive surface. 3 Pull the front fan away from the system board, then remove it. 4 Disconnect the fan - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 33
www.gateway.com Replacing the heat sink and processor 5 Loosen the four screws that secure the heat sink to the system board, then remove the heat sink and place it on a stable surface with the flat surface of the heat sink (the side with the thermal grease) up. Screws - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 34
by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 14. 2 Remove the bezel by following the instructions in "Removing the front bezel" on page 15. 3 Disconnect the cable from the I/O panel. 4 Remove the screw that secures the I/O panel to your computer, then remove the I/O panel from - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 35
www.gateway.com Adding or replacing an expansion card Adding or replacing an expansion card To add or replace an expansion card: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 14. 2 If you are replacing an expansion card, go to the next step. If you are - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 36
CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com Replacing the system board To replace the system board: 1 Remove the side panel by following the instructions in "Removing the side panel" on page 14. 2 Disconnect any expansion card cables from the cards and from the system board, noting their - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 37
front fan away from the system board, then remove it. 6 Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. 7 Find the memory module banks on your system board. 8 Gently pull the plastic tabs away from the sides of the memory modules, then remove them. 9 Disconnect the power and data cables from the - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 38
Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com 10 Remove the three screws that secure the power supply to your computer. Screws 11 Slide the power supply away from the back of your computer, then pull it down and remove it. 12 Remove the seven system board screws. Screws Screws 13 Lift the system board up - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 39
the screws that secure it to the system board. 21 Install the power supply into the case, then install the three screws to secure the power supply to the case. 22 Connect the power and data cables using your notes from Step 9. 23 Install the memory you removed previously. 24 Connect the fan cable to - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 40
CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Basics www.gateway.com 25 Reinstall any expansion cards you removed. 26 Replace the side panel by following the instructions in "Replacing the side panel" on page 16. 36 - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 41
CHAPTER 4 Configuring Drives for RAID • About RAID • Configuring RAID • Getting help 37 - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 42
. Your computer supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. RAID for performance RAID 0 lets your computer see multiple hard drives as a single drive. This type of RAID can increase file access speeds, which is important if you work with video editing, sound editing, and high-performance games - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 43
hard drive controller for each drive (called splitting or duplexing). Drawback RAID 1 treats the entire array as a single drive with the storage capacity of the smallest physical drive in the array. So if you have three drives (300 GB, 250 GB, and 200 GB) in a RAID 1 array, your computer only - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 44
is not yet enabled. To enable RAID on your computer: 1 Start (or restart) your computer. 2 As soon as your computer turns on and the Gateway logo appears on the screen, press F2. The BIOS Setup utility opens. 3 Select the Advanced menu, then select Drive Configuration. 4 Change the ATA/IDE Mode to - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 45
gateway ENTER. ■ Select Disks-Press ↑ or ↓ to highlight drives, press the spacebar to select (mark with a green triangle) each drive to use in select a minimum of two drives. ■ Strip Size-If the default value (the maximum capacity with the drives you selected). 5 Highlight Create Volume, then press - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 46
CHAPTER 4: Configuring Drives for RAID www.gateway.com Deleting a RAID volume Caution If your computer boots to RAID (to load the operating system), deleting the RAID volume will remove the operating system, and you will not be able to start your computer. Deleting a RAID volume deletes all files - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 47
for RAID FAQ information on the Gateway Technical Support Web site (support.gateway.com) and the Intel Support & Downloads Web site (support.intel.com). © 2006 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway and eMachines are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 48
CHAPTER 4: Configuring Drives for RAID www.gateway.com 44 - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 49
E electrostatic discharge (ESD) 14 Ethernet jack 10 expansion card adding 31 replacing 31 external audio jack 10 F fan replacing 25, 26 Firewire port 7, 10 front bezel removing 16 replacing 16 front I/O panel replacing 30 G Gateway contact information 3 H hard drive adding 21 indicator 7 replacing - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 50
38 S-Video (TV) out jack 10 system battery replacing 18 system board replacing 32 T turning off computer 7 turning on computer 7 TV out (S-Video out) jack 10 U USB port 7, 11 V video S-Video out jack 10 VGA port 11 voltage switch 10 W Windows Product Key Code 3 www.gateway.com Z Zip drive port 11 - Gateway GM5260 | 8511625 - Gateway Computer Hardware Reference (6-Bay Micro BTX - Page 51
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