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Cleaning the screen
If your computer screen is an LCD monitor, use only a damp, soft cloth to clean it. Never spray
water directly onto the screen.
- OR -
If your computer screen is not a flat panel display, use a soft cloth dampened with glass cleaner
to clean the screen. Never spray cleaner directly onto the screen.
Cleaning the tape drive
If you use a tape drive to back up your files, regular maintenance will lengthen the life of the
drive. To maintain the drive’s reliability:
• Clean the drive monthly with the cleaning cartridge included with the drive.
• Remove the tape from the drive whenever the drive is not in use.
Preparing for system recovery
If your system files are corrupted, you may not be able to start the server from the hard drive.
Startup diskettes are diskettes that let you start the server and attempt to fix the problem. See
your operating system’s documentation or online help for instructions on creating startup
diskettes.
Some operating systems also let you create an emergency repair diskette to back up critical
operating system files. See your operating system’s documentation or online help for instructions
on creating and using an emergency repair diskette.
Recording the BIOS configuration
To help keep track of your custom changes to BIOS settings and to prepare for system recovery,
you should record your BIOS configuration after you have your server set up and working.
To record your BIOS configuration:
1 Print the appendix for “BIOS Settings” on page 89.
2 Restart your server, then press F2 at any time after you see the LEDs on your keyboard
flash or turn off. The BIOS Setup utility opens.
3 Record the BIOS settings on your printout.
System administration
Gateway Systems Manager
Gateway Systems Manager (GSM) lets you manage multiple computers on a Windows network
from a single window, then implement commands and policies across the network with a single
action. With Gateway Systems Manager, you can run system management tasks which are
triggered by certain events or conditions.
For more information, refer to the Gateway Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) User Guide
at http://support.gateway.com/support/default.asp#
(by selecting this server from the list). You
can also find additional information in the program’s online help.
Caution
The computer screen is made of specially coated glass and can be scratched or
damaged by abrasive or ammonia-based glass cleaners.