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
   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?

General
   arrowWhat is the largest size SCSI hard drive I can use in my server?
   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?

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 install the fan module for 2 gigabyte DIMMs in the 975 server?
   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 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?