Gateway E-5250 Personal Computer User Manual
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1. E 5250 User s Guide Gateway E 5250 User s Guide Part 8502956 MAN SYS US E5250 USR GDE RO 7 98 amp In our effort to use nature s resources efficiently and wisely we print all manuals on recycled papers that meet the minimum requirements established by the Federal EPA in its guidelines for recycled paper products 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 These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions Gateway 2000 may improve and or change products described in this publication at any time Due to continuing system improvements Gateway 2000 is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual For the latest product updates consult the Gateway 2000 web site at www gateway com In no event will Gateway 2000 be liable for direct indirect special exemplary incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual even if advised of the possibility of such damages In the interest of continued product development Gateway 2002. Appendix A 29 30 E 5250 User s Guide 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 The more pixels displayed the higher the resolution and the clearer the images ROM Read only memory Permanent computer memory dedicated to a particular function For example the instructions for starting the computer when you first turn on power are contained in ROM You cannot write to ROM Regulatory Compliance Statements 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can
3. N 93 Appendix A 33 34 E 5250 User s Guide Index A abbreviations 26 add in cards 12 AGP accelerated graphics port 10 B BIOS basic input output system 10 C cache memory 10 cases cleaning 23 CD ROM drive 14 Check Disk utility 20 cleaning your system 22 closing programs with Ctrl Atl Del 8 CMOS complementary metal oxide semiconductor memory 10 D definitions of terms 28 diskette drive 15 diskette drive connector 11 drives standard 11 E error messages 5 expansion slots 12 F features of your computer 10 front panel 14 H hard drive LED light emitting diode 15 maintaining 20 partitions 11 l T O input output connectors 11 IDE integrated drive electronics connectors 11 installing LANDesk 6 Intel 440GX chip set 12 K keyboard cleaning 23 port 16 L LANDesk 12 installing 6 restoring 6 M manual conventions iv memory cache 10 installing 12 monitor adjusting 4 cleaning 23 monitoring your system 12 mouse cleaning 22 port 17 N network connector 17 O operating system setup 5 Index 35 36 E 5200 User s Guide P parallel port 17 POST power on self test 5 power button 4 connector 17 LED light emitting diode 4 15 processor benefits of dual processors 13 standard 13 protecting against viruses 21 R rear panel 16 reset button 8 15 resetting your system 8 restoring LANDesk 6 RJ 45 connector 17 S safety v serial
4. Refers to devices such as printers whose purpose is to enter data into a computer or extract data from a computer An I O device is accessed through an I O address a location in memory reserved for the device to exchange information between itself and the rest of the computer IRQ Interrupt request line The IRQ is a hardware line that a device uses to signal the processor when the device needs the processor s services The number of IRQs is limited by industry standards Operating system A program that supervises the computer s operation including handling I O networking and connectivity and device drivers Path A sequence of information that directs the system to the file it needs For example c windows bubbles bmp is the path to a graphics file on your system The c tells the system it is on the C hard drive the windows tells the system it is in the windows folder and bubbles bmp is the file Pixel A pixel is an individual dot in a graphic displayed on your computer Pixels are so close together that they look as though they are connected POST Power on self test POST tests your computer s components whenever you turn on the computer Programs Software installed on your system Programs are sometimes called applications RAM Random access memory RAM is the computer s system memory You can write to and read from RAM Information stored in RAM is temporary and is erased when the computer is turned off
5. 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 A Warning Do not attempt to service the system yourself except as explained elsewhere in the system documentation Adjust only those controls covered in the instr
6. be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help e Use shielded I O cables when operating this equipment Accessories This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device The accessories associated with this equipment are as follows e Shielded video cable e Shielded power cord These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada American Users C v 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 Canadian Users le Appendix A 31 European Users Japanese Users 32 E 5250 User s Guide Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limite
7. off Power LED Lights when the computer is turned on Reset button Restarts the computer System Features 15 16 E 5250 User s Guide Rear Panel The rear panel includes the following I O ports connectors and switches Keyboard port USB ports Serial port 1 A Parallel port Serial port 2 B Video port Voltage selector Power connector Mouse port Network jack External SCSI connector 2956_03 External SCSI connector Connects external SCSI devices Keyboard port Connects a Personal System 2 PS 2 compatible keyboard Mouse port Connects a PS 2 compatible mouse Power connector Connects the computer power cord The other end of the power cord plugs into an AC outlet or power strip Parallel printer port Connects a printer or other parallel device Network jack Connects a cable that connects the computer to a network Serial ports Connect serial devices such as musical instrument digital interface MIDI devices USB ports Connect external Plug and Play devices that are automatically configured when they are plugged into the computer through one of these ports USB devices include keyboards pointing devices monitors and so on Video port Connects the monitor s interface cable The video port provides AGP capabilities Voltage selector Sets the voltage for
8. ports 17 setting up your operating system 5 shut down procedures 7 starting your system 3 system assembling 2 cleaning 22 features 10 manageability 12 memory 12 power v resetting 8 starting 3 turning off 7 T turning off your system 7 U understanding POST power on self test 5 USB universal serial bus ports 17 V video connector 10 port 17 standard 10 viruses protecting against 21 voltage selector 17 W Windows NT Check Disk utility 20 setup 5 shut down procedures 7 MAN SYS US E5250 USR GDE RO 6 98 8502956
9. 0 reserves the right to make improvements in this manual and the products it describes at any time without notices or obligation Trademark Acknowledgments AnyKey black and white spot design ColorBook CrystalScan Destination EZ Pad EZ Point Field Mouse Gateway 2000 HandBook Liberty TelePath Vivitron stylized G design and You ve got a friend in the business slogan are registered trademarks and All the big trends start in South Dakota slogan GATEWAY and Gateway Solo are trademarks of Gateway 2000 Inc Intel Intel Inside logo Pentium and LANDesk are registered trademarks and Xeon is a trademark of Intel Corporation Microsoft MS MS DOS Windows and Windows NT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Contents Pra adas iii Conventions Used in This Guide ccccceccccsseeseeseseseseesesceeeeceeseneneees iv Safety NStruUCHO NS a enoni m a ANNA NAA v Getting Started a atc See ee aa he a eee ee ae 1 Setting Up Your System eccceccseesesesssseseseeeseseeeeeeeeaeeeeseeeeeataeeeeeeees 2 SN O 3 Understanding the Power On Self Test oococcccicnicicnoonnnniononononoos 5 Setting Up the Operating System 0 0 0 ceceeseeeseseceseeceseseeeeeeaeeees 5 Installing and Restoring LANDesk cccceseseseeseseeeseeeesesenee
10. Regulatory Compliance Statement ccccccsceeseeeeseteeseseseeceeeeeneeees 31 O 35 Preface Contents Conventions Used in This Guide a iv Safety Instructions ceeseeceseseesesereeeteeceeeeeeeeeees v 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 e Important An important informs you of special p circumstances A caution warns you of possible damage v Caution to equipment or loss of data A warning indicates the possibility of A Warning ma personal injury iv E 5250 User s Guide Safety Instructions Observe the following safety instructions when using your system Follow all instructions marked on the system 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 Follow the cleaning instructions on page 22 Do not use this product near water or a heat source such as
11. boxes When you have finished entering the information click Next Getting Started 5 3 Continue following the instructions and selecting options in the Start up wizard dialog boxes clicking Next to move through the dialog boxes until the wizard tells you to restart your computer Most of the dialog boxes that open in the Start up wizard have a button that takes you back to previous dialog boxes in case you need to change or correct the information you typed 4 Restart your system The setup is complete Installing and Restoring LANDesk LANDesk Client Manager is the desktop management interface DMI solution that is already loaded on your system LANDesk Client Manager lets you monitor your system for critical situations that may need your attention It also lets your system administrator remotely inventory and manage systems on your network 1 Inthe C DMI folder double click the Setup icon to launch the InstallShield wizard 2 Follow the instructions that appear on your screen If you are prompted for a password during the installation process enter LOWTCO LANDesk Client Manager comes with complete electronic documentation and online help Refer to these documents and the program s Help for any LANDesk concerns If you ever need to restore LANDesk from the System Restoration CD that came with your system enter LOWTCO if prompted for a password 6 E 5250 User s Guide Turning Off Your System Every tim
12. ch on the diskette for startup information For more troubleshooting information see the Troubleshooting chapter in the Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E 5250 System guide Understanding the Power On Self Test When you turn on your computer the power on self test POST routine checks the system memory and components To see the POST information on the screen press TAB during POST Press Esc to bypass the remaining memory count The system beeps or displays an error message if POST finds any problems Write down the number of beeps that sound or the error message that appears See the Troubleshooting chapter of the Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E 5250 System guide for a description of the beep codes and error messages Setting Up the Operating System Your computer comes with the Microsoft Windows NT 4 0 operating system The first time you start your computer the operating system takes a few minutes to set up As you start Windows NT if you are connecting to a network have your transmission control protocol Internet protocol TCP IP information available Contact your system administrator for your TCP IP information Refer to your software documentation for specific instructions on what to do after the computer starts To complete the operating system setup 1 After the computer starts the Start up wizard opens Click Next to continue 2 Type the requested information in the appropriate text
13. ding on some 32 bit graphics applications These applications may run faster with two processors than with one See your software documentation for more information For information on removing and installing a processor see the Installing Components chapter in the Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E 5250 System guide System Features 13 14 E 5250 User s Guide Front Panel The front panel of your computer includes the following features CD ROM CD ROM drive volume control L CD ROM stop Audio out jack 0 E HAS eject button CD ROM play fast forward button on some CD ROM drives Diskette eject button Diskette drive Reset button Power button Power LED Hard Drive LED 2956 02 Audio out jack Connects headphones or powered speakers that enable you to listen to an audio CD CD ROM drive Plays data or audio CDs CD ROM volume control Controls the volume of an audio CD CD ROM play fast forward button Starts the CD or fast forwards through the CD Hold the button down for fast forward This button may not appear on your CD ROM CD ROM stop eject button Stops a CD and ejects it from the CD ROM drive Diskette drive Writes to and reads from 3 5 inch 1 44 MB diskettes Diskette eject button Ejects diskettes from the diskette drive Hard drive LED Lights when the hard drive is active Power button Turns the computer on and
14. e Protecting Against Viruses A virus is a program written with malicious intent for the 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 Viruses spread through direct contact with executable programs or boot sectors Diskettes used in a contaminated system can get a virus and transfer the virus when used in another system A virus can also spread through programs downloaded from bulletin boards or the Internet To protect your system against viruses e Obtain an antivirus program and scan your system regularly e Make backup copies of all files and write protect the diskettes e Obtain all software from reputable sources and always scan new software for any viruses before installing files If you suspect your system has been infected find and remove the viruses immediately using an antivirus program Next turn off your system and leave it off for at least 15 seconds before turning it back on This is the only way to ensure the virus does not remain in your system RAM Maintaining and Cleaning Your System 21 A Warning When you clean the system turn it off and unplug the power cord Be careful not to d
15. e location of the switch e Make sure all cables are firmly connected to the proper cable ports on the rear panel of the computer e Make sure the computer and monitor are plugged into an AC outlet or power strip To start the system 1 Ifyou have connected the system components to a power strip make sure all the system components are turned off and then turn on the power strip 2 Press the power button on the monitor to turn on the monitor Getting Started 3 4 E 5250 User s Guide 3 Press the power button on the computer to turn on the computer The power light emitting diode LED on the front panel is lit when the computer s power is on Reset button H N Power button Power LED ro po 000000 OO 0 0 oo coe U 00010000 eee ro A DI E a 2956_01 4 Turn on any other components connected to the computer such as speakers a printer or a scanner 5 Ifnothing happens when you turn on the system e 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 e Make sure the monitor is connected to the computer plugged into the power strip or AC outlet and turned on You may also need to adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor Wait until the startup procedure is finished before loading a diskette in the diskette drive or the computer may sear
16. e you turn off your system shut down the Windows NT operating system first You may lose data if you do not follow the proper procedure To turn off your system 1 2 On the Taskbar click Start Click Shut Down Select Shut down the computer Click OK When you see a message saying It is now safe to turn off your computer press your computer s power button to turn off the computer Then turn off the monitor and peripherals A Warning When you turn the computer off by pressing the power button some electric current still flows through the computer Before opening the computer case or connecting or removing any peripherals turn off the computer and then unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet Getting Started 7 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 a program 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 reset button on the computer For the location of the reset button see the figure on page 4 The computer turns off and restarts A program to check the disk status runs automatically and then Windows NT starts 8 E 5250 User s Guide System Features Contents Computer Features agunan annn 10 Ero
17. eatures 11 Ke Important See the Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E 5250 System guide for a complete description of the type of DIMMs you can install in your computer 12 E 5250 User s Guide Expansion Slots Expansion slots inside the computer enable you to install add in cards such as a SCSI small computer system interface controller Your computer includes one AGP slot six 32 bit peripheral component interconnect PCI slots and one 8 16 bit industry standard architecture ISA slot The maximum number of slots that you can fill is seven The ISA slot and PCI slot next to each other share a slot location You can use one or the other slot but not both For instructions on installing add in cards see the Installing Components chapter in the Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E 5250 System guide Intel 440GX Chip Set The Intel 440GX chip set provides support for Pentium II Xeon processors The chip set s Quad Port Acceleration improves bandwidth between the processor the AGP 100 Mhz SDRAM and the PCI bus Manageability The status of your system s hardware is monitored through the hardware management application specific integrated circuit ASIC 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 Memory Your computer com
18. es standard with error correcting code ECC synchronous dynamic random access memory SDRAM You can install up to 2 GB of memory in the four memory slots on the system board You can fill the slots with DIMMs of the sizes 128 MB 256 MB and 512 MB when available No jumper settings are required for the memory size or type because this information is automatically detected by the BIOS For information on installing additional memory see the Installing Components chapter in the Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E 5250 System guide Networking For easy connection to a network a PCI based 10 100 megabits per second Mbps networking card is provided as a standard component of your computer Processor Your computer includes support for dual Intel Pentium II Xeon processors The Pentium II Xeon processor is designed to support the needs of single and multithreaded workstation applications The processor includes fast ECC level 2 cache and multiprocessing capabilities One processor comes standard in the computer The other processor slot is filled with a terminator card If you add a second processor both processors should be of the same clock speed and have the same amount of cache memory A voltage regulator connector on the system board provides support for a voltage regulator module that is installed if your system includes two processors Installing two processors enables your computer to take advantage of multithrea
19. eteees 6 Turning Off Your System uu cccccecescseseeeseseeeseseeeceeseceeeseaeeeeseeeeeeees 7 Resetting Your Systema nenion iea n ia 8 System Features ira 9 Computer Features iii AN a 10 AGP V1d60 jis Reach ile KNA KA ARA a aai 10 0 NAA cd cate AA 10 Cache Mem ory na AA NANG nA ieee 10 CONNECTIONS nna wend ce etl eit a A 10 Di asics Meath LA ected a aiaia 11 Expansion SlOts uta iii 12 Intel 440GX Chip Set cccccecccsssssseseseeesseeeesceeneeseseeeeeeeseeeeeeees 12 Manageability iio KG UNAT a at 12 MEMO iaa 12 NAA cee itr ea eda ee ae eee 13 Process otsien E a 13 Front Panelne a a a KALA en es 14 Rear Panel A O 16 Contents i ii E 5250 User s Guide Maintaining and Cleaning Your System cceceeeeeeees 19 Maintaining the Hard Drive ccecceccsesceseseeeteeceseeeeseseeeeseneseeenseneneees 20 Protecting Against Viruses cecssseseccsessescsescreeseseeeseseeeeseseseseeeeneeeees 21 Cleaning Your System cccceescsesseseeseeseseseeeesceeseeseseeeeaeeetseeeeeeeeenes 22 Cleaning the MOUSE ceesessecesesesseseeeseeseseseeeceeseeseseseeeneeaeeeeaeeees 22 Cleaning the Keyboard sisien ioiai giei 22 Cleaning the Monitor Screen cecececeseesesesereeceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeenes 23 Cleaning the Computer and Monitor Cases cccecceeeceteeeeeees 23 NS 25 Acronyms and Abbreviations cccecesessssesesseseseseceeseseseeeeseeeeeeseaeeees 26 Terms and Definitions sinenion iieo a E E a 28
20. from the power outlet when you connect peripherals to the computer 2 E 5250 User s Guide Setting Up Your System Before you set up your system prepare a safe working environment for it Provide a clean flat and stable surface for your system Allow at least 12 inches at the rear of the computer for cabling and air circulation Obtain a grounded three prong AC surge protected power strip A surge protected power strip helps protect against AC line spikes Protect your system from extreme temperature and humidity Do not expose your system to direct sunlight heater ducts or other heat generating objects Keep your computer away from equipment that generates magnetic fields such as unshielded stereo speakers Even a telephone placed too close to the computer may cause interference Plug the computer into a wall outlet or power strip that is easily accessible When you turn off the computer with the power button some electricity still flows through the computer To remove all power from the computer you need to unplug it After you prepare a safe working environment use the poster that came with your system to set up the system Starting Your System Before you start your system for the first time e Check that the voltage selector switch on the back of the computer is still set to the correct voltage for your area This switch is set at the factory to the correct voltage See the illustration on page 16 for th
21. isk containing operating system programs required to start your computer A boot disk can be a diskette hard drive or CD Byte The basic unit of measure for computer memory A character such as a letter of the alphabet uses one byte of memory Each byte is made up of eight bits Computer memory is often measured in kilobytes 1 024 bytes or megabytes 1 048 576 bytes Cache memory Cache is very fast memory that can be located in the processor Cache reduces the average time required for the processor to get the data it needs from the main memory by storing recently accessed data in the cache CMOS memory Complementary metal oxide semiconductor memory CMOS memory is memory that is retained even when the computer is turned off The Setup program settings and other parameters are maintained in CMOS memory Default The option that the software or system uses when you have not made a choice yourself Disc A compact disc CD 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 computer 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
22. line ISA Industry standard architecture LAN Local area network LED Light emitting diode MB Megabyte Mbps Megabits per second MIDI Musical instrument digital interface MHz Megahertz MS DOS Microsoft disk operating system NTES NT file system POST Power on self test PS 2 Personal System 2 RAM Random access memory ROM Read only memory SCSI Small computer system interface SDRAM Synchronous dynamic random access memory TCP IP Transmission control protocol Internet protocol V Volt Appendix A 27 28 E 5250 User s Guide 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 The BIOS on your computer is flash BIOS which means that is has been recorded on a memory chip that can be updated if needed Boot To load the first software program usually the operating system that starts your computer To perform a cold or hard boot you turn the computer on when it is off To perform a warm or soft boot you reset the computer when it is already turned on Boot disk A d
23. mtP adds 14 Rear Panel UNA tddi 16 10 E 5250 User s Guide Computer Features The following features are standard to the computer s basic architecture AGP Video An accelerated graphics port AGP 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 BIOS The basic input output system BIOS is software that enables your computer to communicate with peripheral devices such as the keyboard mouse and monitor without using programs on the hard drive The battery in your computer maintains the BIOS settings in complementary metal oxide semiconductor CMOS memory even when the computer is turned off You can change the BIOS settings through the Setup program Open Setup by pressing F1 when you are prompted as your computer starts Cache Memory Your computer includes level 1 L1 and level 2 L2 cache This cache memory is located on the processor Cache reduces the average time required for the processor to get the data it needs from the main memory by storing recently accessed data in the cache Connectors The standard input output 1 0 connectors included with the computer are e Keyboard port Mouse port e Two serial ports e Parallel port e Two universal serial bus USB ports e Audio out jack e AGP video
24. port e Network connector External SCSI connector 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 up to seven additional drives depending on drive height in the computer Two IDE controllers and a diskette controller are integrated into the system board A SCSI controller card is also included as a standard feature For instructions on installing drives see the Installing Components chapter in the Maintaining and Troubleshooting Your E 5250 System guide The first 2 gigabytes GB of the hard drive shipped with your Windows NT computer are partitioned as file allocation table FAT 16 The rest of the space on the drive is partitioned as NT file system NTFS Any other hard drives shipped from the factory with your computer are partitioned as NTFS FAT16 and NTFS are different methods that the operating system uses to organize and keep track of files on a hard drive Your hard drive is divided into both types of partitions to support your 16 bit software and your 32 bit software FAT 16 supports the older 16 bit software and is limited to partitions of 2 GB or less NTFS supports 32 bit software and large drive sizes Unlike FAT 16 partitions NTFS partitions cannot be viewed with Microsoft disk operating system MS DOS diagnostic utilities such as fdisk See your Windows NT manual for more information on NTFS System F
25. rip liquid into the computer and peripherals when cleaning the system 22 E 5250 User s Guide 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 To clean the mouse 1 Turn off the system and then disconnect the mouse cable from the mouse port 2 Turn your mouse upside down and remove the roller ball cover 3 Cup your hand under the mouse and turn your mouse right side up The roller ball should drop into your hand If it does not gently shake the mouse until the ball drops out of the socket 4 Use adhesive tape to pick up any dust or lint on the surface of the ball and wipe away dirt or lint inside the ball socket You can also blow into the socket to remove dirt and lint If foreign matter is trapped inside the socket use a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol to loosen it Let surfaces dry completely after cleaning 5 Return the ball to the socket and replace the cover Cleaning the Keyboard Occasionally you should clean the keyboard to free it of dust and lint particles trapped under the keys The easiest way to do this is to blow trapped dirt from under the keys using an aerosol can of air with a narrow straw like extension If you spill liquid on the keyboard turn off the computer and disconnect the ke
26. s applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par Industrie Canada Attention Couper le courant avant l entretien This Information Technology Equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European directives iJEMC Directive 89 336 EEC amending Directives 92 31 EEC amp 93 68 EEC as per EN 50081 1 1992 according to EN 55022 1995 Class B EN 61000 3 2 1995 or EN 60555 2 1986 EN 61000 3 3 1995 EN50082 1 1992 according to EN 61000 4 2 1995 or IEC 801 2 1984 ENV 50140 1994 or IEC 801 3 1984 EN 61000 4 4 1988 or IEC 801 4 1998 ii Low Voltage Directive Safety 73 23 EEC as per EN 60950 1992 Al A2 and A3 This is a Class B product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment VCCI If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment it may cause radio interference Install and use the equipment according to the instruction manual CORB FRURRESERRSAEMMGBS VCCI ORE KEOC TA BEREMEBCTCI CORB RERSCHATSIL RAMELTIETM COBRAR LEY a HEBE LT ERINDE zaka TCLMHOET HRMS i fto TELMURORVELTFAW 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 Australian and New Zealand Users
27. uctions 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 Preface V vi E 5250 User s Guide 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 e 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 e The system s performance changes Getting Started Contents Setting Up Your System ccccccseeeeteeeteeeeees 2 Starting Your System ecccsceeceeseeeeeteeeeeeseeees 3 Turning Off Your System cccseeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeees 7 Resetting Your SY St ooooocconicnoconocinnconocnnnncnnncnonoss 8 ke Important 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 v Caution Make sure your computer and peripherals are turned off and unplugged
28. yboard 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 Cleaning the Computer and Monitor Cases Always turn off the computer and other peripherals before cleaning any components Use a damp lint free cloth to clean the computer case monitor case keyboard speakers and other parts of your system Avoid abrasive or solvent cleaners because they can damage the finish on your components Maintaining and Cleaning Your System 23 24 E 5250 User s Guide Appendix Contents Acronyms and Abbreviations ooociccnicicicninincnono 26 Terms and Definitions 0 ee eeseseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 28 Regulatory Compliance Statements 31 26 E 5250 User s Guide 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
29. your area either 115 volts V or 230 V v Caution Setting your computer to the wrong voltage can damage the computer System Features 17 18 E 5250 User s Guide Maintaining and Cleaning Your System Contents Maintaining the Hard Drive oooocccnononncnonicinnononons 20 Protecting Against Viruses cccseseseeeeeeeeees 21 Cleaning Your System coooccocicnoninnonnonnnonononnonononos 22 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 Also use Check Disk whenever you have any hard drive problems To use Check Disk 1 Right click Start and then click Explore 2 Inthe Windows NT Explorer window right click the drive you want to check You can only check one drive at a time 3 Click Properties 4 Click the Tools tab 5 Click Check Now in the Error checking dialog box 6 Check Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors to scan the entire hard drive 7 Click Start If the scan finds bad sectors a screen message will notify you 20 E 5250 User s Guid
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