Gateway ALR 7200R User manual

Gateway

ALR 7200R

User’s Guide

Supplement

Part #8503437 A MAN SYS US 7200R USR GDE R1 7/98

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Notices

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or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from ALR.

The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However,

changes are made periodically. These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions. ALR

may improve and/or change products described in this publication at any time. Due to continuing

system improvements, ALR is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this

manual. For the latest product updates, consult the ALR web site at www.alr.com. In no event will ALR

be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from

any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

In the interest of continued product development, ALR reserves the right to make improvements in this

manual and the products it describes at any time, without notices or obligation.

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ALR is a registered trademark of Advanced Logic Research, Inc. All other product names mentioned

herein are used for identification purposes only, and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks

of their respective companies.

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Contents

Preface ......................................................................................v

About This Guide................................................................................... vi

Conventions Used in this Guide .......................................................... vii

Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................ 1

Introduction.............................................................................................. 2

Installation Requirements................................................................ 2

Chapter 2: Converting from Mini-Tower to Rack-Mount ......... 3

Introduction.............................................................................................. 4

Remove Existing Panels .................................................................. 4

Install the Rack-Mount Panels......................................................... 6

Chapter 3: Installation .............................................................. 7

Installing the System Drawer.................................................................. 8

Installing the Mounting Rails........................................................... 8

Mounting the System Drawer........................................................ 10

Connecting the System Drawer............................................................ 13

Connecting Peripherals.................................................................. 13

Connecting Multiple System Drawers.......................................... 14

Connecting the Power.................................................................... 15

Powering Up the System....................................................................... 16

First Time Power Up...................................................................... 16

Normal Power Up .......................................................................... 16

Shutting Down the System.................................................................... 17

Completing the Installation................................................................... 18

Installing a Cable Retractor............................................................ 18

Dressing the Cables........................................................................ 18

Securing the System...................................................................... 19

Optional Equipment.............................................................................. 20

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting ................................................... 21

Introduction............................................................................................ 22

Important Safety Instructions................................................................ 23

Computer Virus Notice......................................................................... 25

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What is a Virus............................................................................... 25

Types of Viruses............................................................................ 25

Virus Contamination...................................................................... 25

Protecting Your System................................................................. 26

Virus Prevention............................................................................ 26

Troubleshooting Checklist ................................................................... 28

Verifying Your Configuration....................................................... 28

Troubleshooting Guidelines.......................................................... 28

CD-ROM Problems.............................................................................. 29

Hard Disk Problems.............................................................................. 30

Memory/Processor Problems............................................................... 31

Modem Problems.................................................................................. 32

Peripheral/Adapter Problems ............................................................... 33

Printer Problems.................................................................................... 35

System Problems................................................................................... 36

Video Problems..................................................................................... 38

Error Messages...................................................................................... 40

Appendix A: Regulatory Compliance Statements .................45

FCC Notice............................................................................................ 46

Industry Canada Notice........................................................................ 47

CE Notice.............................................................................................. 47

VCCI Notice ......................................................................................... 48

Australia/New Zealand Notice............................................................. 48

Index .......................................................................................49

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Preface

Contents

About This Guide................................................... vi

Conventions Used in this Guide............................vii

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About This Guide

The purpose of this User’s Guide Supplement is to help you get your system

drawer installed and running. This guide provides step-by-step setup and

operating instructions, along with detailed illustrations throughout the

document. Below is a summary of the sections to follow:

Chapter 1: Introduction explains installation requirements for your ALR

7200R.

Chapter 2: Converting from Mini-Tower to Rack-Mount provides step-by-

step procedures detailing how to convert the ALR 7200 mini-tower chassis

to a rack-mountable system drawer.

Chapter 3: Installation explains how to install the rack-mountable drawer

into a cabinet.

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting provides reference material on

troubleshooting your system.

Appendix A: Regulatory Compliance Statements provides a listing of

compliance standards that this system meets.

For additional information on this system, refer to the ALR 7200 User’s

Guide and Maintaining and Troubleshooting the ALR 7200.

We recommend you take time to read through the manual before using the

system. If you encounter a problem, refer to the handy troubleshooting

section provided.

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Conventions Used in this Guide

Throughout this booklet, you will see the following conventions:

CONVENTION DESCRIPTION

ENTER

A key name corresponds to a key on

the keyboard.

CTRL + ALT + DEL

A plus sign indicates that the keys on

either side of it must be pressed

simultaneously.

Setup

Commands to be entered as well as

messages that appear on your

monitor are printed in bolded “Arial

Narrow” font.

System User’s Guide Names of publications and files are

italicized.

RUN

Options to select are boldfaced.

Sidebars Sidebars denote critical information

such as warnings, important

information, and important notes.

Note:

This is an example of an

important note that may

appear in the manual.

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Chapter 1:

Introduction

Contents

Introduction.............................................................. 2

Installation Requirements................................ 2

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the ALR 7200R. With the arrival of

your new system, you are probably eager to install your system and have it

operating.

Installation Requirements

The ALR 7200R system drawer is designed for an office environment and

allows for floor-level entry of all cables through the opening in the bottom

of the cabinet. No special peripheral cable entry kits are required. The

cabinet can be installed in a raised floor environment as well as in a solid

floor office environment.

Proper planning is necessary to minimize problems during setup. When

determining the setup location for the system, keep in mind the size (height

and width) of stairs, elevators, hallways, and doorways.

Once the cabinet is at its final destination, lower the stabilizing feet by

turning them clockwise until they make a firm contact with the floor. The

stabilizing feet help prevent the cabinet from tipping or rocking when the

drawer is extended.

If you are installing several cabinets together, "gang" them together by

removing the side panels between the cabinets and bolting the cabinets

together. Removing the in-between side panels allows efficient routing of

cables between the cabinets to help maintain a common electrical ground.

A kit designed to facilitate this is available from the manufacturer.

If your system came configured as a tower, please refer to Chapter 2:

Converting from Mini-Tower to Rack-Mount, for information on converting

your system. If conversion is not necessary, you may skip to Chapter 3:

Installation.

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Chapter 2:

Converting

from Mini-Tower

to Rack-Mount

Contents

Introduction.............................................................. 4

Remove Existing Panels................................... 4

Install the Rack-Mount Panels......................... 6

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Introduction

The ALR 7200 minitower chassis provides the capability to easily convert

into a fully functional, standard 19" rack-mountable drawer. To accomplish

this, a Rack Conversion Kit is available. If your system came pre-

configured for rack installation, you may skip this section and proceed to

Chapter 3.

Before proceeding, turn off system power and disconnect all peripherals.

Remove Existing Panels

1. Remove the three screws located on the rear of the system.

2. Slide the top panel back, then pull the cover up.

3. Remove the two screws located on the rear of the system, left side.

4. Slide the side panel back, then pull the cover off.

5. From the inside of the chassis, remove the two screws securing the

bezel to the chassis.

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6. Holding onto the bottom handle, firmly pull bezel away from chassis.

7. From the inside of the system, push out the pin, located in the center of

the plastic foot, with a screwdriver. Remove Feet from the bottom of

the minitower.

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Install the Rack-Mount Panels

1. Install Rack bus module to rear of system. Plug connector to system

board.

2. Replace the left side panel using thumb screws provided in kit.

3. Replace top panel with a rack-mountable side panel.

4. Install Control Housing over power button.

5. Install the Panel Bracket.

6. Remove blanking panels, corresponding to the devices being used,

from Front Panel. If a device is not being used, leave the

corresponding blanking panel in place. Plastic snap plugs, used to

cover screw holes, may be removed and stored on the top of the panel

bracket.

7. Install the Front Panel.

Caution!

Keyboard Inhibit Switch

should be turned off or the

connector unplugged from

the system board. See

Figure 1-3 in the ALR 7200

User’s Guide.

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Chapter 3:

Installation

Contents

Installing the System Drawer.................................. 8

Installing the Mounting Rails........................... 8

Mounting the System Drawer........................ 10

Connecting the System Drawer............................ 13

Connecting Peripherals.................................. 13

Connecting Multiple System Drawers ..........14

Connecting the Power.................................... 15

Powering Up the System....................................... 16

First Time Power Up...................................... 16

Normal Power Up........................................... 16

Shutting Down the System.................................... 17

Completing the Installation................................... 18

Installing a Cable Retractor............................ 18

Dressing the Cables........................................ 18

Securing the System....................................... 19

Optional Equipment..............................................20

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Installing the System Drawer

Installing the Mounting Rails

1. Remove the side rails from the mounting rails, by depressing the

retention clips and sliding them off.

2. Mount the side rails on the system chassis with the 8 screws (4 to each

side) provided. The retention clips should go toward the rear of the

cabinet.

3. If the mounting rails have not previously been installed, position the

drawer template (P/N 65770050-00) in the cabinet so that the side

matches the corresponding side you wish to install.

Note:

Drawer heights are

measured in U’s. Each U is

equivalent to 1.75 inches.

The ALR 7200R is 6U’s

(10.5 inches) high.

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4. Mark the screw hole locations onto the vertical mounting strips in the

cabinet as shown on the template. The marks will locate the mounting

holes of the rail brackets and front panel.

5. Attach the front bracket to the front cabinet vertical mounting strip

using two screws as marked. Attach the rear bracket to the rear

cabinet vertical mounting strip.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to mount the second set of brackets.

7. To secure the rails to the mounting brackets, begin with the rear of the

rail first. Slide inner rails forward to gain access to mounting holes. If

the latch locks the rail into place, release the latch to allow the rails to

slide freely.

8. Install the mounting screws through the rail into the rear mounting

bracket.

9. To secure the front of the rail, slide inner rail so that the opening aligns

with the mounting holes.

10. Install the mounting screws. Verify that the inner rails slide in and out

freely.

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Mounting the System Drawer

to mount the system drawer

1. Pull forward the inner rails inside the mounting rails until the inner

latch locks the inner rail in the "out" position.

2. Pull the inner slides all the way forward.

3. Lift the system drawer to the same height as the mounting rails and

align the rails on the drawer with cabinet mounting rails.

Caution!

The system drawer is

heavy and awkward. To

avoid possible injury or

damage to the system, get

some help when lifting it

into place, aligning the rails

and installing it into the

cabinet.

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4. Press the cabinet mounting rails towards the center of the cabinet

while inserting the side rails on the system drawer into the cabinet

mounting rails.

5. Push the system drawer evenly into the cabinet until the latches on the

drawer rails lock.

6. Press the latches on both sides of the system drawer and push the

drawer back until the front panel touches the vertical mounting rails.

The drawer may move reluctantly at first. However, it should move

smoothly, without binding or restriction thereafter.

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When assembled and mounted correctly, the front panel should look like

the above illustration.

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