Gateway 7210 User Manual

          System Setup

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:

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

After the computer starts, the start-up wizard opens. Continue by clicking 

.

Type the requested information in the appropriate text boxes. When you 
have finished typing the information, continue by clicking 

.

Continue following the instructions and selecting options in the start-up 
wizard dialog boxes, clicking 

 to move through the dialog boxes, until 

the wizard tells you to restart your computer.

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