Gateway 7210 User Manual
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Managing the Server
System recovery
Take precautions that allow you to recover damaged files and recover your
system in the event that your hard drive is damaged, or if your BIOS or system
files get corrupted.
system in the event that your hard drive is damaged, or if your BIOS or system
files get corrupted.
Creating a startup diskette
If your computer hard drive is damaged, you may not be able to start the
computer from the hard drive. A startup diskette is a bootable diskette that
lets you start the computer and attempt to fix the problem.
computer from the hard drive. A startup diskette is a bootable diskette that
lets you start the computer and attempt to fix the problem.
When you set up Windows NT you are prompted to create a startup diskette.
If you did not choose to create a startup diskette at that time, you may create
one later by running the Windows NT upgrade/installation program. Perform
this process by going to the DOS Command Prompt, changing to the C:\I386
subdirectory and typing “winnt32/ox”. Press
If you did not choose to create a startup diskette at that time, you may create
one later by running the Windows NT upgrade/installation program. Perform
this process by going to the DOS Command Prompt, changing to the C:\I386
subdirectory and typing “winnt32/ox”. Press
ENTER
and follow the prompts.
Using your 7210 Companion CD
The 7210 Companion CD included with your system can be used to:
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Install hardware drivers for Windows NT
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Reinstall selected utilities
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Access system documentation
Instructions for each operating system are provided with the
7210 Companion CD.
7210 Companion CD.
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