Gateway 7210 - Manual (Page 25)

18 System Setup
4 Turn on any other components connected to the computer, such as
speakers, a printer, or a scanner.
If nothing happens when you turn on the system:
■ Make sure that the power cables are securely plugged in and that
the power strip or UPS (if you are using one) is plugged in and
turned on.
■ Make sure the monitor is connected to the computer, plugged into
the power strip, AC outlet, or UPS, and turned on. You may also
need to adjust the brightness and contrast controls on the monitor.
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 this information on the
screen, press E
SC during POST. Press S PACEBAR to bypass the remaining memory
count.
The system displays an error message if POST finds any problems. Write down
any error messages that you see. If you continue to have problems, these error
messages may help you or Gateway technical support diagnose the cause.
Setting up the operating system
The first time you start the server, the operating system takes a few minutes
to set up.
Refer to your operating system documentation for specific questions regarding
the operating system.
To complete the operating system setup:
1 After the computer starts, the start-up wizard opens. Continue by clicking
Next .
2 Type the requested information in the appropriate text boxes. When you
have finished typing the information, continue by clicking
Next .
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.
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