Gateway 7450R User Manual

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          Gateway 7450R Server System Manual
The mouse does not work
Video problems
The system is running but the screen is blank
Probable cause
Solution
The mouse is not plugged in 
or connected properly
Make sure that the cable is plugged in correctly.
The mouse driver did not load 
when the system started
Load the appropriate mouse driver manually or contact 
technical support.
The mouse is defective
Try a mouse that you know is working.
Probable cause
Solution
The monitor is not turned on
Make sure that the monitor is plugged in and turned on. 
If the monitor is turned on, the green power LED should 
illuminate.
The monitor data cable is 
not connected
Make sure that the monitor data cable is connected to the 
video controller on the back of the system. 
The connector or cable is 
damaged
Check the connector and cable for bent or damaged pins. 
The monitor brightness and 
contrast controls are turned 
down
Adjust the brightness and contrast knobs to the center 
position.
The monitor is defective
Connect a working monitor to the server.
The video card is not seated 
correctly
Open the system and reseat the video card. The server 
board may have a built-in video adapter, so there may not 
be a video adapter to remove and replace.
The video card is not 
compatible with the system
Check the documentation or technical support to make 
sure that the video card is compatible with the system. If 
not, obtain a compatible video card. The server board 
may have a built-in video adapter, so there may not be 
a video adapter to remove and replace.
The second processor is not 
seated properly
Open the system and reseat the the second processor.
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