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- Page 1 Gateway GT115 Service Guide PART NO.: PRINTED IN TAIWAN...
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Page 2: Revision History
Preface This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Gateway's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. - Page 3 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual Screen messages NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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Page 4: Preventing Electrostatic Discharge
Safety, Care and Regulatory Information Before installing a server, be sure that you understand the following warnings and cautions. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment: Do not disable the power cord grounding plug. The grounding plug is an important safety feature. Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily accessible at all times. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
PREFACE REVISION HISTORY COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER CONVENTIONS SAFETY, CARE AND REGULATORY INFORMATION PREVENTING ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE SERVER WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS MECHANICAL COMPONENTS SYSTEM FRU LIST SYSTEM COMPONENTS SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Hardware specification Environmental specification Mechanical specification Power supply specification APPEARANCE OF SYSTEM Front view Rear view Internal Component... - Page 6 Hard Disk Drive Sequence & LED Description LAN Port LED Description System Block Diagram MOTHERBOARD PLACEMENT AND JUMPER SETTING Motherboard Component Connector Icon Description Motherboard Jumper Setting INSTALLING/REMOVING SYSTEM HARDWARE Chassis Cover Removal and Installation Removing the side cover CPU Installation / Removal Cooling Fan Installation / Removal Memory Installation / Removal PCI Expansion Card Installation / Removal...
- Page 7 Setting a System Password Changing a System Password Removing a System Password Server Menu System Information Event Log Configuration Boot Option Menu Boot Manager Menu Exit Menu TROUBLESHOOTING Error Symptoms List BIOS BEEP CODES BIOS Beep Codes Table PEI Beep Codes DXE Beep Codes BIOS Recovery Instruction BIOS POST ERROR MESSAGES LIST...
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Page 8: Mechanical Components
Mechanical Components Item Right side cover System support retainer System bottom plate System support retainer System plastic stands Hard drive cage Hard drive bracket Front door plate Front bezel Power button Bezel lens Power lens Description... - Page 9 Optical drive cage USB bracket USB bracket Left side cover Hard drive slider Hard drive cage Top cover System top cover CD-ROM bracket patch PCI retainer Back cover Rear window...
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Page 10: System Fru List
System FRU List Item Chassis SATA ODD CABLE 7 PINS, 500MM SATA HDD CABLE 7 PINS, 500MM SAS HDD CABLE Photo HS.31600.004 CA.R4300.001 CA.R4300.002 CA.31400.030 Part number... - Page 11 Back I/O SHIELD FRONT BEZEL ASSEMBLY SYSTEM FAN SYSTEM FAN SINK 33.R7F0L.001 TZ.R4300.001 HI.R4300.001 HI.30900.024...
- Page 12 Main Board FSP FSP450-60EP 450W POWER SUPPLY Mylar MB.R7F0A.001 PY.45008.001 47.R7F0L.001...
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Page 13: System Components
System components Item Description Front Bezel door Top cover Power supply cage Cooling fan cage PCI card Main board Hard drive blank... -
Page 14: System Specifications
System Specifications Hardware specification System unit Item Processor socket AMD socket C32 Processor support Core logic chipsets LAN controller INTEL 82574L Memory controller Integrated in AMD socket C32 processor. Storage controller Software RAID – Integrated in AMD SP5100. VGA controller XGI Volari –... - Page 15 Memory Item Number of DIMM slots Maximum memory capacity Memory modes Memory controller DIMM specifications Size Speed Type Processor General processor specifications Item Manufacturing technology Thermal design power Socket type Description Four 8 GB (2 GB in each of the four DIMM slots) ...
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Page 16: Environmental Specification
Environmental specification Item Temperature range Operating Non-operating Humidity (non-condensing) Operating Non-operating Acoustic noise Full Configuration Light Configuration * All temperature ratings shown are for sea level. An altitude derating of 1¢XC per 300 m (1.8¢XF per 1,000 ft) to 3048 m (10,000 ft) is applicable. No direct sunlight allowed. ** Storage maximum humidity of 95% is based on a maximum temperature of 45¢XC (113¢XF). -
Page 17: Mechanical Specification
Mechanical specification Item System board platform System board dimensions Length Width System Dimensions Height Depth Width Server weight (maximum configuration, approximate) Basic configuration (excluding the keyboard and mouse) Fully loaded configuration (including the keyboard, mouse, and kits) Description uATX (Micro Advanced Technology Extended) 304.8mm 243.84mm 358mm... -
Page 18: Power Supply Specification
Power supply specification GT115 supports 300-watts and 450W power supply modules. You have the option to install a 300-watts power supply module or 450W power supply module. Note: If you need to install three hard disk drives, please use 300W power supply (with three connectors). - Page 19 Depth 140 mm (5.5 in.) Width 150 mm (5.9 in.) Weight (approximate) 1.43 kg (3.1 lb) Input requirements Rated input voltage 100–127 VAC, 220–240 VAC Normal line voltage 115 VAC, 230 VAC Line frequency 47–63 Hz Rated input current Load 8A at 100–127 VAC, 4A at 220-240 VAC Inrush current No damage Power supply output power...
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Page 20: Appearance Of System
Appearance of System Front view Item Component USB connectors LED indicator panel... -
Page 21: Rear View
Rear view Item Icon Power supply module cord socket PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard Serial port Monitor port Gigabit LAN ports 1/2 USB 2.0 ports PCI slot covers System fan Component Connect the system power cord here. Connects to a PS/2 mouse. Connects to a PS/2 keyboard. -
Page 22: Internal Component
Internal Component Item LED indicator Release sliders for the HDD cages. Cooing fan assemblies. Power module bay Cooing fan assemblies PCI slot lock levers Mainboard... -
Page 23: Switch And Led Indicators Introduction
Switch and LED Indicators Introduction This section discusses the different LED indicators located on the : Front panel Hot-plug HDD carrier LAN port Knowing what each LED indicator signifies can aid in problem diagnosis and troubleshooting. Front Panel LED Description Number LAN Activity Green... - Page 24 1. Network speed Amber (top) Green 2. Network Green connection Green (bottom) GbE link network access 100 Mbps link network access 10 Mbps link network access Active network link Blinking Ongoing network data activity Off-line network...
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Page 25: System Block Diagram
System Block Diagram PCI-E x 16 Slot1 PCI-E x 8 Slot2 PCI-E x 4 Slot3 PCI-E x 1Slot4 USB Port x 9 XGI-Z9S (64MB DDR2) Flash SPI BIOS Channel A 2 DDR3 UDIMMs / RDIMMs Socket Channel B 2 DDR3 UDIMMs / RDIMMs Intel®... -
Page 26: Motherboard Placement And Jumper Setting
Motherboard Placement and Jumper Setting Motherboard Component This section provides general information on changing jumper settings as well as specific jumper configuration for individual boards in the system. -
Page 27: Connector Icon Description
Connector Icon Description Item Code Description PS/2 ports Connect to mouse and keyboard. VGA port Connect to monitors. USB ports Connect to USB devices. DIMM_2B DIMM slot DIMM_1B DIMM slot CPU_FAN1 CPU fan cable connector SATA4 SATA cable connector SATA5 SATA cable connector SATA1 SATA cable connector... -
Page 28: Motherboard Jumper Setting
Motherboard Jumper Setting Item Description Clear CMOS jumper (CLR_CMOS1) 1-2 Close: Normal operation. (Default) 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. -
Page 29: Installing/Removing System Hardware
Installing/Removing system Hardware This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the server system for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the Gateway GT115 Server, please pay attention to each section’s instruction and tools needed. NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. -
Page 30: Chassis Cover Removal And Installation
Chassis Cover Removal and Installation Removing the side cover Remove the two screws located on the rear edge of the side panel. Press the side panel release button and slide the side panel toward the rear of the chassis to disengage it. Removing the tower foot Release the bezel door retention tabs from the chassis interior. -
Page 31: Cpu Installation / Removal
CPU Installation / Removal The mainboard supports one C32 processor socket with Dual/Four/Six-Core AMD Opteron™ 4100 series. You have the option to upgrade the default processor. Observe the following guidelines when replacing a processor. Before removing a processor, make sure to back up all important system files. •... -
Page 32: Cooling Fan Installation / Removal
Cooling Fan Installation / Removal Disconnect the processor cooling fan cable from mainboard. Use a long-nosed screwdriver to loosen the four cooling fan mounting pins. Lift the cooling fan away from the mainboard. Lay down the cooling fan in an upright position - with the thermal patch facing upward. Do not let the thermal patch touch the work surface. -
Page 33: Memory Installation / Removal
Memory Installation / Removal The motherboard supports DDR3 memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one direction. The memory capacity used can differ with each slot. Installation step: Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM slot, and push it down. -
Page 34: Pci Expansion Card Installation / Removal
PCI Expansion Card Installation / Removal Gateway GT115 has four bus slots with of three separate bus segments: PCI-E_1 -- PCI Express x16 slots • PCI-E_2 -- PCI Express x8 slot • PCI-E_3 -- PCI Express x4 slot • PCI-E_4 -- PCI Express x4 slot with x1 signal •... -
Page 35: Hard Disk Drive Installation / Removal
Hard Disk Drive Installation / Removal Below is the instruction of HDD installation and removal SOP. Open the side cover. Press the release button and pull the blank out of the drive bay. Slide hard disk into blank. Make sure the HDD is seated securely in the HDD blank. Connect the necessary power cable. -
Page 36: Power Supply Installation / Removal
Power supply installation / Removal The GT115 supports 300 watts and 450 watts power supply modules. The system ships out with only one power supply module installed. Install a hot-swap power supply module Remove the four securing screws from the back of system. Slide toward and lift to remove the power supply module from the system. -
Page 37: Cable Routing
Cable Routing Cable Routing image Item Suggest Cable Front switch cable Serial port cable SATA cable (onboard SATA to HDD) Power cable Item Suggest Cable Front USB cable Mini SAS cable SATA cable (onboard SATA to ODD) Case open intrusion... -
Page 38: Bios Setup
BIOS Setup System BIOS BIOS setup is a hardware configuration program built into the system’s Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since most systems are already properly configured and optimized, there is no need to run this utility. You will need to run this utility under the following conditions. When changing the system configuration settings •... - Page 39 Entering BIOS Setup Turn on the server and the monitor. If the server is already turned on, close all open applications, then restart the server. During POST, press F2 If you fail to press F2 before POST is completed, you will need to restart the server. The Setup Main menu will be displayed showing the Setup’s menu bar.
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Page 40: Main Menu
Main Menu Parameter BIOS Version BIOS Build Date Processor CPU Type CPU Core Frequency CPU Count System Time System Date Description Version number of the BIOS setup utility. Date when the BIOS setup utility was created. Technical specifications for the installed processor. Set the system time following the hour-minute- second format. -
Page 41: Advanced Menu
Advanced Menu The Advanced menu display submenu options for configuring the function of various hardware components. Select a submenu item, then press Enter to access the related submenu screen. -
Page 42: Processor Configuration
Processor Configuration Parameter AMD PowerNow MT C1E Core Leveling Mode BIST Error Halt Socket 0 Quad Core Running CPU Speed Max Speed Intended Speed Description This feature will increase the system battery life, while delivering performance on demand. It also allows the processor to dissipate less heat under normal operating conditions, providing a cooler and quieter-running system. - Page 43 Microcode Patch Level Processor Microcode Patch Level. CPUID Processor ID number. CPU Stepping Processor stepping information. Processor L1 Instruction Cache Processor first-level instruction cache size detected during POST. An Instruction: to speed up executable instruction fetch. Processor L1 Data Cache Processor first-level data cache size detected during POST.
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Page 44: Memory Configuration
Memory Configuration Parameter Description Available Memory Total size of system memory detected during POST On-line Spare DIMM Enable this feature will reserve one rank of one logical DIMM to be used as spare rank. This rank will be used when any other rank no longer functions properly. -
Page 45: Sata Controller Configuration
SATA Controller Configuration Parameter Description Onboard SATA Controll When enabled, the SATA controller will function normally. OnChip SATA Type Select the on chip SATA type. IDE: When set to IDE, the SATA controller disables its RAID and AHCI functions and runs in the IDE emulation mode. -
Page 46: Pci Configuration
PCI Configuration Parameter Description PCI Express Slot 1/2/3/4 When enabled, This setting will initialize the device expansion ROM for the related PCI-E slot. Onboard Graphics Cont When enabled, the graphic controller will function normally. Primary Video Device Select the primary video device that that the BIOS will use for output. -
Page 47: Usb Configuration
USB Configuration Parameter Detected USB Devices USB Controller Legacy USB Support Port 60/64 Emulation Device Reset Timeout Description Displays the information of installed USB devices in the system. When enabled, the USB controller will function normally. Enables or disables support for legacy USB devices. -
Page 48: Legacy Device Configuration
Legacy Device Configuration Parameter Serial Port 1/2 Device Setting Change Settings Description When enabled allows you to configure the serial port settings. When set to Disabled, displays no configuration for the serial port. Displays Serial Port 1/2 device setting information Change Serial Port 1/2 device settings. -
Page 49: Console Redirection
Console Redirection Parameter Console Redirection Terminal Type Bits per second Data Bits Parity Stop Bits Flow Control Recorder Mode Description Select whether to enable console redirection. Console redirection enables users to manage the system from a remote location. Select a terminal type to be used for console redirection. - Page 50 Resolution 100x31 Legacy OS Redirection Terminal data. Enables or disables extended terminal resolution. On Legacy OS, the number of Rows and Columns supported redirection. Enabled Disabled 80x24 80X25...
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Page 51: Power Configuration
Power Configuration Parameter Deep Power Off Mode Power On by RTC Alarm Restore on AC Loss ACPI Sleep State S3 Video Report Description Enable or Disable Deep Power Off Mode. Select whether to wake up the system when an RTC alarm is detected. -
Page 52: Hardware Monitor
Hardware Monitor Press Enter to view the Hardware Monitor screen which displays a real-time record of the CPU/system temperature, fan speed, and voltage. Items on this window are non-configurable. -
Page 53: Security Menu
Security Menu The Security menu allows you to safeguard and protect the system from unauthorized use by setting up access passwords. There are three types of passwords that you can set: Administrator password • Entering this password will allow the user to access and change all settings in the Setup Utility. User password •... -
Page 54: Setting A System Password
Setting a System Password Use the up/down keys to select a password parameter (Set Administrator Password or Set User Password), then press Enter. A password box will appear. Type a password then press Enter. The password may consist of up to six alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). Retype the password to verify the first entry then press Enter again. -
Page 55: Server Menu
Server Menu Parameter System Information Event Log Configuration Description Displays basic system ID information, as well as BIOS version. Press Enter to access the related submenu. Displays Event Log advanced settings. Press Enter to access the related submenu. Option... -
Page 56: System Information
System Information The System Management submenu is a simple display page for basic system ID information, as well as System product information. Items on this window are non-configurable. -
Page 57: Event Log Configuration
Event Log Configuration Parameter Description Change Smbios Event Press Enter to access the related submenu. Configuration View Smbios Event Log Displays Smbios Event Log . Press Enter to View Smbios Event Log Erase Event Log Choose options for erasing Smbios Event Log Erasing is done prior to any logging activation during reset. -
Page 58: Boot Option Menu
Boot Option Menu The Boot menu allows you to set the drive priority during system boot-up. BIOS setup will display an error message if the drive(s) specified is not bootable. By default, the server searches for boot devices in the following order: Hard drive Optical disc drive Removable device... - Page 59 Bootup NumLock State Enable or Disable Bootup NumLock function. POST Error Pause Select whether to pause POST when a boot-up error is detected. Option ROM Messages Set display mode for Option ROM. Watch Dog Timer Enable or disable Watch Dog Timing function. Disabled All, But Keyboard All Errors...
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Page 60: Boot Manager Menu
Boot Manager Menu The Boot manager menu allows you to specify the boot-up drive. BIOS setup will display an error message if the drive(s) specified is not bootable. Parameter Built-in EFI Shell IBA GE Slot 0100 v1350 IBA GE Slot 0200 v1350 Description Press Enter to configure the device as the boot-up drive. -
Page 61: Exit Menu
Exit Menu The Exit menu displays the various options to quit from the BIOS setup. Highlight any of the exit options then press Enter. Parameter Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Save Changes Discard Changes Load Default Values Save as User Default Values Load User Default Values Description... -
Page 62: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Error Symptoms List NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom in the left column. If directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/FRU listed in right column is the most likely cause. - Page 63 Hard disk drive has write error. Hard disk drive LED fails to light, but system operates normally. NOTE: Ensure CD/DVD-ROM drive is configured correctly in BIOS Setup, cable/jumper are set correctly and its laser beam is clean before diagnosing any CD/DVD-ROM drive problems. CD/DVD-ROM drive LED doesn't come on but works normally.
- Page 64 (including blank or illegible monitor). Execute “Load BIOS Default Settings” in BIOS Setup to confirm ports presence before diagnosing any parallel/serial ports problems. Serial or parallel port loop-back test failed. Printing failed. Printer problems. Some or all keys on keyboard do not work. Pressing power switch does not turn off system.
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Page 65: Bios Beep Codes
BIOS Beep Codes BIOS Beep Codes Table PEI Beep Codes # of Beeps Description Memory not Installed. Memory was installed twice (InstallPeiMemory routine in PEI Core called twice) Recovery started DXEIPL was not found DXE Core Firmware Volume was not found Recovery failed S3 Resume failed Reset PPI is not available... - Page 66 Figure 300-03...
- Page 67 Recovery Stage Connect the disk, here we use FAT disk and set recovery jumper. Then system would enter BIOS Setup Menu. You may see the page as the following figures shows. Enter “Proceed with flash update” page, the system would recover the BIOS image automically. When recovery process is completed, reset the system.
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Page 68: Bios Post Error Messages List
BIOS POST Error Messages List BIOS POST error message list PEI Phase Status Code Description Progress Code 0x10 PEI Core is started 0x11 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started 0x12 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific) 0x13 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific) 0x14 Pre-memory CPU initialization (CPU module specific) 0x15... -
Page 69: Dxe Phase
0x5A Internal CPU error 0x5B Reset PPI is not available 0x5C-0x5F Reserved for future AMI error codes S3 Resume Progress Codes 0xE1=0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL) 0xE1 S3 Boot Script execution 0xE2 Video repost 0xE3... - Page 70 0x7A – 0x7F Reserved for future AMI DXE codes 0x80 – 0x8F OEM DXE initialization codes 0x90 Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started 0x91 Driver connecting is started 0x92 PCI Bus initialization is started 0x93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization 0x94 PCI Bus Enumeration 0x95...
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Page 71: Undetermined Problems
8. Check all cables and connectors for proper installation. 9. If the jumpers, switches and voltage settings are correct, remove or disconnect the following, one at a time: 10. Non-Acer devices External devices Any adapter card (modem card, LAN card or video card, if installed) ...