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Your Gateway Computer
E-6100 user's guide
Customizing Troubleshooting
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Contents 1 Checking Out Your Gateway E-6100 Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Identifying your model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Gateway model number . .
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Creating a data CD or DVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Copying music tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Creating a music CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Advanced features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 5 Maintaining Your Computer . . . . . . . . .
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Adding or replacing a hard drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Adding or replacing add-in cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Replacing the power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Replacing the system board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Installing memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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A E-6100 Technical Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156 System board layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157 Section 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 Section 2 . . . . . . . . . .
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Checking Out Your Gateway 1 E-6100 Computer This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your Gateway E-6100 computer. Read this chapter to learn: ■ How to identify the features of your Gateway computer ■ How to locate your computer’s model and serial number ■ How to locate the Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity ■ How to locate the specifications for your computer ■ What accessories are available for your computer 1
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway E-6100 Computer Front Your computer may contain any of the following components. CD/DVD/recordable drive CD/DVD eject button 5.25-inch drive bay cover 5.25-inch drive bay cover Diskette drive Diskette eject button IEEE 1394 port USB ports (optional) 3.5-inch drive bay cover Power button www.gateway.com 2
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Front Component Icon Description CD/DVD/recordable Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and drive programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable CDs and DVDs (depending on drive type). For more information, see “Using the CD or DVD drive” on page 34. This drive may be a CD, CD-RW, DVD, DVD+RW, or DVD-RAM/-RW/CD-RW drive. To identify your drive type and for more information about your drive, see “Identifying drive types” on page 34. 5.25-inch drive bay Remove th
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway E-6100 Computer Back Your computer may contain any of the following components. Product label Power connector Voltage switch Kensington lock slot Case cover shipping screw Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port Parallel port Ethernet USB ports (network) jack TV jack Monitor port Modem jack Add-in card retention (optional) thumbscrew Headphone/analog speakers (Line out 1) jack Microphone jack (optional
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Back Component Icon Description Product label Your computer’s serial and model number. Power connector Plug the power cable into this connector. Voltage switch Before turning on your computer, make sure that this switch is in the correct position for the correct voltage. The switch is preset at the factory with the correct voltage for your area. In the United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 60 Hz. The power supply should always be set to this when your comput
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway E-6100 Computer Component Icon Description Headphone/analog Plug powered, analog front speakers, an external speakers (Line out 1) amplifier, or headphones into this jack. This jack is jack color-coded green. (optional) IEEE 1394 port Plug an IEEE 1394 (also known as Firewire or i.Link) (optional) device (such as a scanner or hard drive) into this 6-pin IEEE 1394 port. Rear out (Line out 2) Plug powered, analog rear speakers or an external jack amplifier
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Identifying your model Identifying your model Important The labels shown in this section are for informational purposes only. Label information varies by model, features ordered, and location. Gateway model number The label on the back of your computer case contains information that identifies your computer model. The label also contains your serial number. Gateway Technical Support will need this information if you call for assistance. Gateway serial number You can locate the Gateway serial
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway E-6100 Computer Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity The Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity label found on the back or side of your computer case includes the product key code for your operating system. www.gateway.com 8
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Finding your specifications Finding your specifications For more information about your computer, such as memory size, memory type, and hard drive size, go to the My Computer Info link in HelpSpot or visit Gateway’s eSupport page at support.gateway.com. The eSupport page also has links to additional Gateway documentation and detailed specifications. In Windows XP, view your computer’s serial number or check your specifications by clicking Start, Help and Support, then clicking My Computer In
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway E-6100 Computer You can also find out more about your computer at the Gateway eSupport site. Visit support.gateway.com. For more information, see “Using eSupport” on page 29. www.gateway.com 10
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Accessories Accessories Gateway offers various accessories that can help you make the most of using your computer. To order accessories, visit the Accessory Superstore at accessories.gateway.com. Networking kit With a networking kit, you can network (link) two or more computers in your home. After you have set up a “home” network, you can access the files, drives, and printers on linked computers, play multiplayer games, and even share one Internet connection. Two types of networking kits
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Chapter 1: Checking Out Your Gateway E-6100 Computer Storage Devices If you need additional storage space or you want to back up your files, you can add storage devices to you computer. With a recordable CD or DVD drive, you can free up hard drive space by backing up files, then removing them from your hard drive. Writable CDs can hold as much as 700 MB of data. Writable DVDs can hold as much as 4.7 GB of data. For more information about using recordable drives, see “Creating CDs and DVDs”
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Setting Up Your 2 Computer This chapter provides basic information about your Gateway computer. Read this chapter to learn how to: ■ Use your computer safely ■ Start and turn off your computer ■ Restart (reboot) your computer 13
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Chapter 2: Setting Up Your Computer Protecting from power source problems During a power surge, the voltage level of electricity coming into your computer can increase to far above normal levels and cause data loss or system damage. Protect your computer and peripheral devices by connecting them to a surge protector, which absorbs voltage surges and prevents them from reaching your computer. Warning High voltages can enter your computer through both the power cord and the modem connection.
