Frequently Asked Questions
      

Case/Chassis
   arrowWhat do the Fan Fault LEDs indicate?
   arrowCan I install a tape backup unit or other device under the floppy/CD-ROM combo?
   arrowWhich SCA-2 hard drive bay is which SCSI ID?

Controller
   arrowCan I divide my server's SCSI hotswap backplane into more than one SCSI channel?
   arrowCan I change the SCSI IDs on my server's backplane?
   arrowAre there preventative maintenance steps to take with a HostRAID array?
   arrowCan I change the channel assignment of the 955 or 975 onboard SCSI controller?

Drives
   arrowWhat is the difference between 68-pin and 80-pin SCSI drives and what kind does my server support?

General
   arrowWhat is the largest size SCSI hard drive I can use in my server?
   arrowWhat steps can be taken if a SATA, SCSI or RAID adapter BIOS does not respond during startup?
   arrowWhat is the blue light (LED) on the server for?
   arrowDoes this server support hotplug PCI?
   arrowCan I monitor the sensors in real time (temperature, voltage, and so forth)?
   arrowWhat is 48-bit LBA support and why do I need this for my server?
   arrowWhere are the FCC, COA, and serial number labels located on the Gateway 975 server?

Hard Drive
   arrowWill this newer SCSI hard drive work in my older Gateway server?
   arrowCan I cluster the internal hard drives in my server?

How To
   arrowHow do I clear the System Event Log on the 955 or 975 server?
   arrowHow do I rebuild a failed drive in a HostRAID array?
   arrowHow do I disable the IDE controller on the Gateway 955/975 server motherboard?
   arrowIn what order do I update the BIOS and firmware on the 955/975 servers?

Memory
   arrowWhat is the minimum or maximum amount of memory this server supports?
   arrowCan I mix memory in this server?

Motherboard
   arrowWhat are the different IDE/ATA standards, and which does my server support?
   arrowWhat is the fastest CPU that can be installed in this motherboard?
   arrowWhich network port on the back of the server is number 1 (adapter 0) and number 2 (adapter 1)?
   arrowWhich SCSI channel is assigned to the internal and external SCSI connectors on the 955 or 975 server?
   arrowMy 955-series or 975-series server has no POST or video. Are there some steps I can take to find out what is wrong?
   arrowWhat is a BMC?
   arrowWhat amount of time drift is considered normal on the 955, 975 and 995 series servers?

Network
   arrowCan I disable the integrated NIC ports?

Ports
   arrowWhere is the serial port on the back of this server?

Software
   arrowWhat is the System Setup Utility (SSU) and how do I use it?

Video/Display
   arrowMy 955/975 server has no video. How can I troubleshoot this?