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1. 6 8 Installing and Removing Tower Drives Follow these steps to remove a drive from the front internal drive bay 1 Remove the drive and power cables from the back of the drive Installing and Removing Tower Drives 6 9 2 Remove the four screws securing the drive to the drive bay There are two screws on each side of the drive 3 Slide the drive out the back of the bay 4 If you removed the only IDE device connected to the interface the device used you may want to disconnect the device cable from the interface on the main system board and remove it from the computer 5 If you have finished installing or removing drives replace the computer s cover as described under Replacing the Cover in Chapter 4 Then see Using the Fixed Disk Setup Option in Chapter 2 for instructions on defining your new drive configuration 6 10 Installing and Removing Tower Drives Installing a Drive in an External Bay Follow these steps to install a drive in an externally accessible drive bay I Reach inside the back of the drive bay and insert the screwdriver into one of the holes in the metal plate covering the drive bay slot Move the screwdriver up and down until the plate loosens then grasp the plate with your hands and pull it out of the back of the drive bay Discard the plate you do not need to reinstall it Remove the plastic faceplate from the drive bay by pushin
2. 330 to 39 600 ft 100 to 12 000 m Specifications A 7 Video Resolutions and Colors Memory Refresh Resolution requirements Color rates Hz Remarks 640 x 480 60 72 75 8 bits pixel ie 16 bi pbe MB mz bishe 32K 64K 60 72 75 16 bits pixe 32K 64K 60 72 75 16 bits pixe Non interlaced and interlaced 6 E 2 rozax7 e ims 286 Jess e brwpber 5 Interlaced A 8 Specifications Processor Upgrades The computer s processor can be upgraded by replacing the existing processor with a faster one The following table lists supported processors and voltages Supported processors res vote rose votas wo oaa fos CI EX momes os raos fos Tava ox2s0 fos me oee E ov oven so ro so so Fon mass 286 met Penn Owe 50 ooe aoso un usss so omoa as weusossuren 50 When you replace the processor you need to check the settings of a number of jumpers See Changing the Jumper Settings in Chapter 4 for a complete list Specifications A 9 Information for Qualified Hard Disk Drives The following table lists parameters for hard disk drives qualified for use in your computer Hard disk drive parameters Parameters Conner Western Digital 5 lt lt lt lt lt N o G fe a o Q Q Q 8 N D t A Ss N D x o A a pe o x x N A N N N 2 2 2 2 2 2 O 0 10 10 O O O O lt lt lt lt Formatted 12
3. 2 5 boot options 2 12 cache memory date 2 4 default settings displaying default em S drive configuration 2 4 Index 7 SETUP program continued Speed light 1 8 9 exiting 2 18 SRAM chips see Cache memor extended memory 2 4 Standby mode 2 16 17 3 7 7 7 fixed disk setup 2 5 6 ANIE A floppy check option 2 12 Static electricity 4 28 4 30 function keys 2 3 Stopping a command or program Green PC Features 2 16 17 A 2 help screen 2 3 Storage devices Intro 2 5 2 keyboard A 5 6 Main menu Supervisor password see Password memory shadow 2 10 Suspend mode 37 8 password options 2 13 14 SVGA restoring default_values connector saving settings controller security options Z 15 A 6 drivers starting 2 2 3 monitor system_memory 2 4 on board controller 2 4 time 2 4 System timeout options 2 17 BIOS Intro 3 user defined hard drives video 2 4 virus protection 2 Shadowing memory 2 10 configuration 4 14 4 16 4 16 18 SIMMs installing specifications BIOS version board components 4 6 4 8 configuration see SETUP program date 2 4 l O address map A 13 14 identifying 7 2 3 memory map A 12 resume activity security A 6 time turning off 1 10 Slave hard disk drive 2 6 5 15 turning on 1 8 System Setup options 2 3 4 Slots see Option slots date 2 4 Slow processor spe
4. 25 MHz 33 MHz 40 MHz 50 MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 34 5 6 EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation Copyright 1995 by Epson America Inc Torrance California USA 400557200 10 95 IMPORTANT NOTICE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Epson America makes no representations or warranties either express or implied by or with respect to anything in this manual and shall not be liable for any implied warranties ofmerchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or for any indirect special or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion may not apply to you COPYRIGHT NOTICE All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Epson America Inc No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of information contained herein Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Further this publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice TRADEMARKS EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation EPSON Connection is a service mark of Epson America Inc General notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be
5. Installing the Drive Follow these steps to install a drive in the upper or lower external drive bay 1 Using a screwdriver reach inside the back of the drive bay and insert the screwdriver into one of the holes in the metal plate covering the drive bay slot Move the screwdriver up and down until the plate loosens then grasp the plate with your hands and pull it out of the back of the drive bay Discard the plate you do not need to reinstall it 2 Remove the plastic faceplate from the bay by pushing it out from the inside of the computer faceplate Keep the faceplate in a safe place in case you remove a drive later or if you install a hard disk drive Installing and Removing Slimline Drives 517 3 Slide the drive through the slot into the bay until it is flush with the front of the computer 4 Align the slots at the side of the drive bay with the mounting holes in the drive or mounting frames Then secure both sides of the drive to the bay using the retaining screws that came with the drive drive bay slot 5 18 Installing and Removing Slimline Drives Connecting the Drive and Power Cables If your IDE device cable is already connected to the IDE interface follow the steps in this section to connect the cable to the drive Note Make sure you connect a CD ROM drive to the secondary IDE interface do not use same cable for a hard disk drive and a CD ROM drive Follow these steps to connect t
6. Also be sure you set the correct display type for the Video System option in SETUP See Using the System Setup Option in Chapter 2 If you are running an application program see if you need to set up the program for the type of monitor and display adapter you have Also make sure you are using the appropriate monitor and display adapter for your software Traubleshooting 7 7 The power switch 1s on but the power light is not on If the monitor is Energy Star compliant it may be in a power saving mode Press a mouse button or a key on the keyboard to activate the monitor Turn off the monitor s power wait five seconds and turn it back on If the light still does not come on check the electrical outlet for power Turn off your monitor and unplug it from the outlet Then plug a lamp into the wall outlet and turn it on If the light turns on your monitor may be faulty An illustration in one of your software applications displays incorrectly For the best display performance your system has been set to run Windows with the High Color palette 64 thousand colors Some application programs you may install work better with the 256 color palette If you want to change your color palette you can use the Display utility Windows 95 or the WinMode utility Windows 3 1 in the Control Panel See your Windows documentation or online help for more information about changing your Display settings Diskette Problems You
7. Energy Star compliant low power doze standby and suspend modes for the CPU hard disk drive and video signals sent by the computer to the monitor select time out periods in SETUP in a standard configuration of one hard disk drive and one diskette drive system consumes less than 30 Watts in standby mode Fast and slow processor speeds available fast is the speed of the processor and slow is 8 MHz from the MS DOS prompt speed selectable by pressing Ctr Alt slow or Ctr Alt fast 4 or 8MB RAM standard on a SIMM expandable to 128MB using 1 2 4 8 16 and 32MB SIMMs SIMMs must be tin plated 72 pin 32 bit fast page mode type with access speed of 70ns or faster 128KB Phoenix system BIOS video BIOS and SETUP code located in Flash ROM on main system board 1MB DRAM on main system board expandable to 2MB using two 512KB 40 pin SOJflat pack video DRAM chips Supports shadowing of system and video BIOS ROM into RAM shadowing selectable in SETUP program A 2 Specifications Cache Math coprocessor Clock calendar Controllers PCI Chipset Video Diskette 8 or 16KB of internal cache in the processor supports 128 256 or 512KB of external cache with 32K x 8 64K x 8 or 128K x 8 15ns or 20ns SRAM DIP chips and a 32K x 8 tag chip Math coprocessor built into the processor on all DX and Intel Pentium OverDrive processors Real time clock calendar and CMOS RAM socketed on main system board
8. Removing a Drive From an External Bay Follow these steps to remove a drive from an externally accessible drive bay l Disconnect the drive and power cables from the back of the drive you will remove Also remove the audio cable if you are removing a CD ROM drive Installing and Removing Tower Drives 615 2 Remove the four screws two on each side securing the drive to the drive bay Then slide the drive out through the front of the bay a Y 3 If you are not installing an externally accessible drive in the open drive bay you need to install a faceplate for that bay Push the faceplate into the open bay until the tabs on the plate click into place 6 16 Installing and Removing Tower Drives 4 If you removed the only IDE device connected to the interface the device used you may want to disconnect the device cable from the interface on the main system board and remove it from the computer 5 If you have finished installing or removing drives replace the computers cover as described under Replacing the Cover in Chapter 4 Then see Using the Fixed Disk Setup Option in Chapter 2 for instructions on defining your new drive configuration Installing a Drive in the Rear Internal Bracket Your computer has a hard disk drive installed in the rear internal drive bracket Follow these steps to install a second drive in this bracket l Remove the drive and
9. bracket 1 Remove the drive and power cable from the back of each drive in the rear internal bracket 2 If you are removing the only IDE drive connected to the interface you may want to disconnect the device cable from the interface on the main system board and remove it from the computer Installing and Removing Tower Drives 6 21 3 Remove the four screws securing the rear internal drive bracket to the computer s back panel and slide it out of the computer 4 Remove the four screws securing the drive to the bracket and slide the drive out of the bracket 6 22 Installing and Removing Tower Drives 5 Replace the bracket as shown below and secure it to the back panel with the four screws you removed earlier 6 If there is a drive installed in the rear internal bracket follow steps 6 through 8 under Installing a Drive in the Rear Internal Bracket to reconnect the drive and power cables to the drive 7 Tf you have finished installing or removing drives replace the computer s cover as described under Replacing the Cover in Chapter 4 Then see Using the Fixed Disk Setup Option in Chapter 2 for instructions on defining your new drive configuration Installing and Removing Tower Drives 6 23 Chapter 7 Troubleshooting If you have any problems with your computer refer to this chapter You can correct most problems by adjusting a cable connection repeating a software
10. for instructions 5 Replace the computer s cover as described under Replacing the Cover Installing Memory Modules SIMMs Your computer comes with 4 or 8MB of memory on a SIMM By installing additional SIMMs you can increase the amount of memory in your computer up to 128MB There are four SIMM sockets on the main system board and each can contain one memory module You can install IMB 2MB 4MB SMB 16MB and 32MB SIMMs The sockets are labelled on the main system board Installing and Removing Options 4 13 The following table shows the recommended SIMM configurations Do not install SIMMs in any other configuration SIMM configurations Bank O Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Total SIMI Type SIM2 Type SIM3 Type SIM4 Type memory MB Single MB Single 2MB MB Single MB Single 1MB Single 1MB Single AMB MB Single MB Single 2MB Double 4MB MB Single MB Single 2MB Double 2MB Double 6MB MB Single MB Single 4MB Single 6MB MB Single MB Single 4MB Single 4MB Single 10MB MB Single MB Single 8MB Double 10MB MB Single MB Single 8MB Double 8MB Double 18MB MB Single MB Single 16MB Single 18MB MB Single MB Single 16MB Single 16MB Single 34MB MB Single MB Single 32MB Double 34MB MB Single MB Single 32MB Double 32MB Double 66MB 2MB Doub 2MB 2
11. gt o O N a T m ojo o o o o o gt o co 77 TI 7 TI A 12 Specifications System I O Address Map Hex address Assigned device 000 O1F DMA controller 1 8237 020 03F Interrupt controller 1 8259 022 024 Reserved 040 O5F Timer 8254 060 O6F Keyboard controller 8242PE 070 07F Real time clock NMI non maskable 080 O9F DMA page register 74LS612 OAO OBF Interrupt controller 2 8259 oco ODF DMA controller 2 8237 OFO Clear math coprocessor OF1 Reset math coprocessor OF8 OFF Math coprocessor 1FO 1F8 Primary hard disk interface 1E0 1E7 Secondary hard disk interface 200 207 Game I O 278 27F Parallel printer port 2 2B0 2DF Alternate enhanced graphics adapter 2E1 GPIB adapter 0 2E2 2E3 Data acquisition adapter 0 2F8 2FF Serial port 2 300 31F Prototype card 360 363 Available 368 36B Available 378 37F Parallel printer port 1 380 38F Available 390 393 Available 3A0 3AF Available 3B0 3BF Available 3C0 3CF Available 3D0 3DF Available 3FO 3F7 Diskette drive controller 3F8 3FF Serial port 1 Specifications A 13 System I O address map continuedj COI rn CO 7 CO CT jaa diane SSCS CS PP EEE Connector Pin Assignments Parallel port connector pin assignments J 6 on sere Jen son Ten s
12. performance for IDE drives and your VGA or high resolution monitor And when you re ready for even more capability you can expand your system video and cache memory install option cards or additional drives and upgrade your processor Computer Features Your computer offers the following features ClUpgradable 486 class processor O 4 or 8MB of RAM Random Access Memory expandable to 128MB O PCI based main system board providing PCI caching memory bus control video control and IDE Integrated Drive Electronics device control Introduction 1 O High speed PCI video controller with 64 bit DRAM video interface and 32 bit CPU interface O Two PCI ATA 2 compatible enhanced IDE interfaces supporting up to four IDE devices such as hard disk drives and CD ROM drives two on each interface O 8 or 16KB of internal cache in the processor and up to 512KB of external cache on the main system board O 1MB of on board video memory for resolutions up to 1024 x 768 memory expandable to 2MB O Three Energy Star compliant power saving modes for the CPU video and hard disk drives in standard configurations O Three 16 bit ISA Industry Standard Architecture option slots and two PCI option slots supporting up to two PCI bus m aster cards O On the slim line model space for up to four mass storage devices three externally accessible and one internal on the tower model space for up to seven mass storage devices four exter
13. s system board that holds the processor With this type of socket it s easy to remove and install processor chips Glossary 9 Index 2slot side 423 24 3 slot side 4 22 A AC inlet 1 3 1 5 1 7 7 4 AC outlet 1 3 1 5 1 7 a ae Setup options 211737 74 7 17 advanced chipset cache memory Integrated Peripherals 2 7 Memory cache PCI devices 2 11 shadow memory 2 10 Altitude requirements Application programs compatibility A 15 problems 7 13 14 ATA 2 compatible Intro 2 2 20 2 2 20 Ato asto hard disk drive 2 5 AUTOEXEC BAT file 7 3 Autotype Fixed Disk option 2 5 B Back panel 1 3 Backup copies 15 13 5 22 22 6 20 Banks cache 48 mg SIMM socket 4 8 Battery A 3 jasa system upgrades video Boot options 2 12 3 10 7 4 Boot sequence Ban Floppy check Booting system EARE Bracket drive 46 7 5 2 5 4 8 option slot_cover 4 23 slot cover 4 23 Brightness Buttons diskette release 3 8 9 power 1 8 10 RESET 1 8 9 3 10 3 12 7 1 C Cable diskette drive 5 12 13 5 19 20 hard disk drive 5 8 11 5 13 5 15 66 7 monitor 1 5 parallel device power 1 7 4 2 14 5 power sup oF T 12 5 19 20 e761 serial device 7 configuration 4 29 30 intro 2 2 9 429 431 internal jumpers problems with Case removing 4 2 5 replacing 4 45 Index 1 CD RO
14. 4MB Single 16MB Single 24MB 4MB Single 4MB Single 16MB Single 16MB Single 40MB 4MB Single 4MB Single 32MB Double 40MB 4MB Single 4MB Single 32MB Double 32MB Double 72MB 8MB Doub 8MB 8MB Doub 8MB Double 16MB 8MB Doub 8MB Double 16MB 8MB Doub 8MB Double 1MB Single 1MB Single 18MB 8MB Doub 8MB Double 2MB Double 18MB 8MB Doub 8MB Double 2MB Double 2MB Double 20MB 8MB Doub 8MB Double 4MB Single 20MB 8MB Doub 8MB Double 8MB Double 24MB 8MB Doub 8MB Double 4MB Single 4MB Single 24MB 8MB Doub 8MB Double 8MB Double 8MB Double 32MB 8MB Doub 8MB Double 16MB Single 32MB 8MB Doub 8MB Double 16MB Single 16MB Single 48MB 8MB Doub 8MB Double 32MB Double 48MB 8MB Doub 8MB Double 32MB Double 32MB Double 80MB MB Single 16MB 6MB Single 16MB Single 32MB 6MB Single 6MB Single 32MB 6MB Single 6MB Single 1MB Single 1MB Single 34MB 6MB Single 6MB Single 2MB Double 34MB 6MB Single 6MB Single 2MB Double 2MB Double 36MB 6MB Single 6MB Single 4MB Single 36MB 6MB Single 6MB Single 4MB Single 4MB Single 40MB 6MB Single 6MB Single 8MB Double 40MB Installing and Removing Options 4 15 SIMM configurations continued Bank O Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Total SIMI Type S
15. Connecting the Cables to the Front Intemal Drive Follow these steps to connect the IDE device and power cables to the front internal drive l Locate the IDE device cables that are connected to the IDE interface on the system board They are flat cables with a system board connector at one end and two IDE device connectors at the other end The cable has a red wire on one side If necessary see Locating System Board Components in Chapter 4 to find the primary and secondary IDE interfaces on the system board systern board connector IDE device connectors red wire Use the primary IDE interface for your boot drive and your second hard disk drive use the secondary IDE interface to connect IDE CD ROM drives other IDE devices or your third and fourth drives You cannot connect a CD ROM drive and hard disk drive to the same interface 2 Identify the IDE device connector you will use on the IDE device cable 3 Locate pin 1 on the drive connector The number 1 or 2 may be printed on the drive s connector or circuit board to identify the side of the connector containing pin 1 6 6 Installing and Removing Tower Drives 4 Position the connector on the cable so the red wire aligns with pin 1 on the drive Make sure the holes in the cable connector fit over all the pins then push in the connector power supply IDE device cable 5 Locate one of the power supply cables that lead from the power supply
16. The processor dows down Standby The processor speed slows further and the monitor disabled by screen goes blank the monitoris placed in a low default power consumption mode only ff it is Energy Star compliant Suspend The processorclock stops the hard disk drive s power down and the monitor screen goes blank the monitor is placed in a low powerconsumption mode only if it is Energy Star compliant Note Some processors do not support power saving modes in these cases only the hard disk drive and monitor can take advantage of your green PC features Using Your Computer 3 7 To resume activity when your system is in a power saving mode press a key or move the mouse If your system was in Doze mode the monitor immediately displays and you can access your system right away If your system was in Suspend mode it takes a few moments for the monitor to display and for the hard disk drive to return to active mode You ll hear it start again It takes a few seconds for the drive to reach its full operating speed and read or write to the disk Note Some hard disk drives do not support low power modes Also the delay caused by the hard disk drive returning to active mode may cause errors in some applications If you have problems you may want to disable the standby timer for the hard disk drive Inserting and Removing Diskettes To insert a diskette into a 35 inch drive hold the diskette with the lab
17. To obtain drivers for additional applications or new drivers as they become available contact the EPSON Connection or access one of EPSON s electronic support services Running SETUP and Installing Drivers 2 21 Chapter 3 Using Your Computer This chapter describes the following operations Working comfortably O Backing up your files O Using energy wisely O Using your Green PC features Onserting and removing diskettes O Stopping a command or program O Resetting the computer O Using a password Working Comfortably If you spend a lot of time at your computer you may experience occasional fatigue or discomfort caused by repetitive motions or too much time spent in one position If you follow the guidelines in this section you may avoid these problems and actually increase your productivity Using Your Computer 3 1 Take a few minutes to read this section for suggestions about O Using the right furniture Positioning your monitor Lighting your workspace O Using a keyboard and mouse O Maintaining good posture and work habits Using the Right Furniture Selecting a good desk and using the right type of chair can make a big difference in your level cof comfort When you set up your furniture a consider these suggestions An L or U shaped desk configuration works well because it provides ample space to hold your computer equipment and work materials while keeping everything within easy reac
18. a Parallel or Serial Device Your computer has one multi mode parallel printer port and two serial ports To connect a printer or other peripheral device refer to the illustrations under Connecting System Components as you follow the appropriate instructions in this section Using the parallel printer port Follow these steps to connect a parallel device to your computer l Place the parallel device and the computer so that the backs are facing you 2 Align the connector end of the parallel cable with the printer port and plug it in If the connector has retaining screws tighten them This icon identifies the printer port 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel device To secure the cable squeeze the clips at each side of the device port and push them into place 4 Plug the parallel device s power cord into a grounded electrical outlet If you want to take advantage of the port s extended capabilities see Using the Advanced System Setup Options in Chapter 2 1 6 Setting Up Your System Note If you use ECP mode Extended Capabilities Port check your parallel device software documentation for the correct DMA channel DRQ setting Then set jumpers JP8 and JP18 to match this setting if necessary See Changing the Jumper Settings in Chapter 4 for more information Using the serial ports If you have a printer a modem or other device with a serial interfac
19. and swivel base you can adjust the position of the screen for the best viewing angle Sit about an arm s length or more away from the monitor The most comfortable viewing distance depends on the size of the screen characters and your ability to focus on the display Adjust the monitor s brightness and contrast controls to maximize image clarity and keep the screen clean Try placing any source documents you are using on a copy stand and position the stand next to the screen at the same eye level This reduces neck strain and makes it easier for your eyes to move back and forth between the document and the screen Using Your Computer 3 3 Lighting Your Workspace Appropriate lighting increases your comfort and productivity and it s good for your eyes Arrange your computer and light sources to minimize glare and bright reflections Position the monitor so that any windows in the room face the sides of the monitor not the front or back This will help reduce glare For working at the computer indirect or shielded lighting is best and it should light your entire office equally Make sure the lighting is not too bright because this can make your eyes tired from continually readjusting between the relative dimness of the screen and the bright surroundings You can use window blinds shades or drapes to control the amount of daylight in the room or reduce overhead lighting by turning off or dimming the lights Here
20. and the User passwords are disabled Remove the jumper from JP49 Then turn the computer on again If you want to set a new password use SETUP as described under Selecting the Security Setup Options in Chapter 2 Software Problems Your operating system won t start after you installed the PCI IDE drivers The The If you installed PCI IDE drivers for another operating system such as UNIX make sure you followed the instructions in the README file for the drivers See Installing the PCI IDE Drivers in Chapter 2 for instructions application program does not start Check that you are following the correct procedure for starting the program and that it is installed correctly If you need help contact your software manufacturer application program cannot read a key disk You may be running an application that requires a slower processor speed From the MS DOS prompt you can reduce the processor speed by pressing Ctrl Alt Press Ctr Alt to return to fast speed Troubleshooting 7 3 The application program cannot read from or write to the hard disk drive If you have enabled the IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer option in SETUP your application may be timing out during the few seconds when the hard disk drive returns to its full speed Disable this option in SETUP as described under Using the Green PC Features in Chapter 2 Your application has locked the computer making if unresponsive to keyboar
21. display that allows you to select items and operations by pointing to icons Glossary 3 IDE Integrated Drive Electronics A type of interface in which the controller is on the drive instead of on a controller card Interface A physical or software connection used to transmit data between equipment or programs so they can work with each other Interlaced A method of scanning a video screen which appears to double the refresh rate of the image on the screen Interrupt A signal that a device uses when the device is ready to accept or send information 1 0 base address The location within the input output space of your computer that a computer device such as a printer or modem uses to communicate with software IRQ Interrupt Request Hardware channel over which devices can send interrupts Typically each device connected to the computer uses a separate IRQ ISA Industry Standard Architecture The 8 or 16 bit standard developed for IBM compatible computers 4 Glossary Jumper A small movable plug that connects two pins on a device s circuit board Jumpers alter the operation of a particular function LBA Logical Block Address A method of accessing large capacity hard disk drives Local bus An internal bus that controls the connections from the processor to the VGA and IDE interfaces Local bus provides increased performance and speed Math coprocessor A device that enables the com
22. drive bay and brace Save the screws for later use drive bay 4 Slide the bracket away from the front of the computer and lift it out Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the Mounting Bracket 5 4 You can install a new hard disk drive below the diskette drive in the mounting bracket once you have removed the bracket and drive from the computer In order to fit in this space your hard disk drive must be 1 inch high by 3 5 inches wide If you have a larger hard disk drive you can install it in one of the other drive bays See Installing a Drive in an External Drive Bay Installing and Removing Slimline Drives This section includes steps for the following procedures O Setting the IDE device jumpers O Installing a hard disk drive in the mounting bracket O Replacing the mounting bracket in the computer O Connecting the drive cables Setting the IDE Device Jumpers Before you install any IDE device be sure to check its jumper settings The jumpers indicate the master and slave configuration of devices connected to both of the IDE interfaces If you have two hard disk drives one must be configured as the master which contains your operating system and the other as the slave A table in the Information for Qualified Hard Disk Drives section of Appendix A lists the master and slave jumper settings for some high capacity IDE hard disk drives If your drive is not listed or you need more information see the
23. error message whenever you try to access your diskette drive You can also protect your system by selecting Write protect forthe Fixed disk boot sector option When this option is enabled the system displays an error message when a program tries to write to the boot sector of your hard disk drive To use a program designed to write to the boot sector such as the Format command you must selecct Normal the default setting for the Fixed disk boot sector option Running SETUP and Installing Drivers 2 15 Using the Green PC Features Select Green PC Features from the Main Menu to view the Green PC Features screen The options on this screen allow you to control the computer s Energy Star compliant power saving features described in the table below For more information about the energy saving operations of your computer see Using Your Green PC Features in Chapter 3 Green PC options Option Settings Description Power Saving Enabled Enables or disables all of the Mode Disabled computers power saving features you must enable this option to set the rest of the features described in this ta ble System Doze Timer 15 seconds Sets the time period of system 30 seconds inactivity after which the system 1 minute enters Doze mode or allows you 2 minutes to disable entry into Doze mode 4 minutes 8 minutes Disabled System Standby 2 minutes Sets the time period of system Timer 4 minutes inactivity
24. following the Doze 8 minutes period after which the system 16 minutes enters Standby mode orallows 32 minutes you to disable entry into 64 minutes Standby mode 128 minutes 256 minutes 512 minutes Disabled 2 16 Running SETUP and Installing Drivers Green PC options continued modes by list of 13 sources of SMI access Option Settings Description System Suspend 2 minutes Sets the time period of system Timer 4 minutes inactivity following any Doze 8 minutes and Standby periods that are 16 minutes set after which the system 32 minutes enters Suspend mode or allows 64 minutes you to disable entry into 128 minutes Suspend mode 256 minutes 512 minutes Disabled VGA with Power VESA DPMS Selects the method the VGA Down feature Standard chip usesto enter Doze mode None Non_SMI CPU Generate IRQ10 Allowsthe ISA bus bridge support Generate IRQI5 controller to replace the System Management Intemupt SMI request when a non sytem management mode CPU is used for instance an Intel DX SX or DX2 processor IDE Hard Disk Disabled Sets the time period of hard disk Standby Timer 1 to 15 minutes drive inactivity after which the 15 minutes hard disk enters Standby mode or allows you to disable the hard disk standby timer System enters On Enables or disables checking of Doze Standby Off video activity to determine modes by VGA whether the system enters a access event power saving mode S
25. for assistance 4 16 Installing and Removing Options Inserting SIMMs Make sure the computer is turned off and the cover is off Then follow these steps to install SIMMs L Refer to the illustration under Locating the Internal Components to locate the SIMM sockets in the corner of the main system board Remove any option cards that may be blocking your access to the SIMM sockets See Removing an Option Card for instructions Position the SIMM at an angle over the empty socket with the SIMM components facing the front of the computer Installing and Removing Options 4 17 4 Push the SIMM into the socket until it is seated firmly in the slot Then tilt it upright as shown below guiding the hole at each end of the SIMM over the retaining post at each end of the SIMM socket If it does not go in smoothly do not force it pull it all the way out and try again 5 Replace any option cards you removed See Installing an Option Card for instructions 6 Replace the computer s cover as described under Replacing the Cover Then see Post installation Procedures for instructions on configuring your computer with your new memory size 4 18 Installing and Removing Options Removing SIMMs If you need to remove SIMMs from your computer to install different ones for example follow the steps below l Use the illustration under Locating the Internal Components to loca
26. going to use Installing and Removing options 4 23 Hold the card along the top corners and guide it into the slot Once the connectors reach the slot push the card in firmly but carefully You should feel the card fit into place If it does not go in smoothly do not force it pull the card all the way out and try again Replace the slot cover bracket by inserting it into the small metal holder below the option slots then replace its retaining screw Replace the computer s cover as described under Replacing the Cover Then see Post installation Procedures for instructions on configuring your computer with your new option card 4 24 Installing and Removing Options Installing a Card in the Tower Computer Follow these steps to install an option card in the tower computer Although the illustration shows a PCI card you can use the same instructions for installing an ISA card 1 Remove the retaining screw securing the option slot cover to the computer as shown below Keep the screw to secure the option card to the computer 2 Slide out the slot cover for the slot you are going to use and set it aside Store it in a safe place in case you remove the option card later Installing and Removing Options 4 25 Hold the card along the top corners and guide it into the slot If you are installing a full length card insert the front edge of the card into the corresponding guide inside the compu
27. height or third height drive Two rear intemal bays Hard disk drive only Two 3 5 inch half height or third height drives or one 3 5 inch full height drive To install or remove a drive first remove the computer s cover as described under Removing the Cover in Chapter 4 Then remove any option cards that may be in your way Once you finish installing or removing drives replace any option cards you removed See Installing an Option Card in Chapter 4 for instructions 6 2 Installing and Removing Tower Drives Setting the Jumpers and Locating Pin 1 Before you install any IDE devices you need to check the settings of the device s jumpers and locate pin 1 on the drive connector The jumpers indicate the master and slave configuration of devices connected to both of the IDE interfaces A table in the Information for Qualified Hard Disk Drives section of Appendix A lists the master and slave jumper settings for EPSON qualified high capacity IDE hard disk drives If your hard disk drive is not listed in that table check the documentation that came with it or call the manufacturer for the jumper settings Note You may also want to look at the information that came with your drive and make a note of the drive parameters such as cylinders heads etc in case the auto sensing feature in SETUP cannot detect these parameters when you configure the drive If you are ins
28. is a simple way you can test your lighting While looking at the screen use your hand to shield your eyes from the brightest light source in the room such as a window or overhead light If you feel a sense of relief no matter how small your current lighting is too bright Using the Keyboard and Mouse Constant use of a keyboard mouse or any pointing device can lead to a variety of aches and E strains To prevent injury keep your hands relaxed and rest them frequently Try to keep your fingers parallel with your forearms to prevent straining your wrists Adjust the angle of the keyboard so the slope is no more than 25 degrees The keyboard has legs on the bottom which allow you to adjust the angle 3 4 Using Your Computer Keep your hands and fingers relaxed when you are typing and try not to press the keys too hard using too much force creates tension in your hands Remove your hands from the keyboard when you are not using it and take frequent breaks to stretch your hands and fingers When using a mouse keep your wrist and fingers relaxed Let go of the mouse frequently and stretch or relax your hand Leave enough space on your work surface so you can freely move the mouse Maintaining Good Posture and Work Habits f Here are suggestions to help you stay fit while using your computer If you form good work habits you shouldn t have to spend too much time thinking about it O Work in a relaxed natural
29. more information 7 10 Troubleshooting You see a hard disk drive error when you start your system Run SETUP and check that your system is auto sensing the correct drive type If SETUP cannot automatically detect the hard disk drive type or displays information that does not match your drive you may need to define your own drive type See Defining your own drive type in Chapter 2 Make sure the jumpers on the system board are set correctly Jumper JP25 enables or disables the PCI IDE hard disk drive controller See Changing the Jumper Settings in Chapter 4 for more information Make sure the jumpers on the hard disk drive are set correctly See the documentation that came with the drive for more information You are unable to store data on the hard disk drive Make sure your hard disk drive has space available for storing data Also if the hard disk drive has been in a power saving mode make sure the drive has had time to achieve its full operating speed before you try to write data to it You have been using your hard disk drive successfully for some time but notice a reduction in performance The data on the disk may have become fragmented Back up all your data and use a disk optimization utility to reorganize the files on your disk If you are using MS DOS and Windows 3 1 check that your PCI IDE driver is installed and loaded See Installing the PCI IDE Drivers in Chapter 2 Troublesh
30. other devices to the secondary IDE interface Use the primary interface only for IDE hard disk drives You cannot connect a CD ROM drive and hard disk drive to the same interface Before you can install a drive in one of the external bays you must remove the mounting bracket containing the diskette drive and possibly a hard disk drive Follow the instructions under Removing the Drive Mounting Bracket You can remove the bracket and drives without disconnecting the drive cables This section includes steps for the following procedures O Attaching mounting frames to the drive if necessary O Installing the drive in the bay O Connecting the drive cables Installing and Removing Slimline Drives 5 15 Attaching Mounting Frames to the Drive If you are installing a 3 5 inch wide drive you need to attach mounting frames to it so that the drive fits in a 5 25 inch wide bay These frames usually come with your drive Follow these steps to attach mounting frames to a drive l Locate the two mounting frames and four screws that came with the drive 2 As shown below place a mounting frame on one side of the drive and align it so that the oval holes in the frame are positioned over the holes in the drive Then secure the mounting frame to the drive with the two screws 3 Repeat step 2 to attach a mounting frame to the other side of the drive 5 16 Installing and Removing Slimline Drives
31. power cables from the back of any drive already installed in the rear internal drive bracket 2 Remove the four screws securing the rear internal drive bracket to the computer s back panel and slide it out of the computer Make sure you save the screws Installing and Removing Tower Drives 6 17 3 Place the rear internal drive bracket on your work surface as shown in the illustration below 4 Position the drive so that its drive and power connectors face the end of the bracket shown below Then slide the drive into the appropriate bay in the bracket and secure it with the four screws that came with the drive 5 Place the bracket as shown below and secure it to the back panel with the four screws you removed earlier 6 18 Installing and Removing Tower Drives To connect the drive ribbon cables to the drives in the rear internal bracket first locate pin 1 on each drive s connector The number I or 2 may be printed on the drive s connector or circuit board to identify the side of the connector containing pin 1 Hold the cable connector so the red wire aligns with pin on the drive Make sure the holes in the connector fit over all the pins then push in the connector Locate a power supply cable for each drive installed in the rear internal bracket These cables lead from the power supply and have multi colored wires with a plastic connector on the end Align the notched corners of the power supply conn
32. procedure or resetting the computer The troubleshooting suggestions in this chapter are organized in general categories as listed below Within each category a more specific problem is described with possible solutions A Tip If you have this manual online only you may want to print out this chapter and keep it in a safe place in case you have problems with your computer The following issues are included Odentifying your system s configuration O Computer will not start O Computer does not respond Keyboard problems Mouse problems Monitor problems ODiskette problems ODiskette drive problems Hard disk drive problems CD ROM problems Trouble shooting 7 1 Password problems Software problems Printer or scanner problems Option card problems Memory module problems 0 O 0 0 0 O0 Controller problems O External cache problems If the suggestions here do not solve the problem contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection for help Identifying Your System When you request technical assistance be ready to provide the serial number and A code or model number of your computer its system BIOS version number its configuration including the type of disk drives monitor and option cards and the names and version numbers of any software programs you are using Use these guidelines to locate information about your system Record the information on your User s Digest so you ll h
33. see a diskeffe error message Reinsert the diskette making sure you insert it all the way If the drive has a latch turn it down to secure the diskette Also check to see that you have inserted the right type of diskette in the drive For example make sure you are not inserting a high density diskette in a double density drive 7 8 Traubleshooting If reinserting the diskette does not solve the problem insert the diskette in another diskette drive of the same type If you can read the diskette in a different drive your drive may be faulty The diskette is the right type but you still see an error Check that the diskette is not write protected preventing the drive from writing to the diskette Make sure the diskette is form atted See your operating system documentation for instructions on formatting diskettes The system may have the Diskette access security option in SETUP enabled If you entered a User level password when you started the system but this option is set to a Supervisor level you see an error when you access the drive See Using the virus protection features in Chapter 2 for more information You may have a defective diskette Try copying the files from the bad diskette to a new diskette Something is wrong with the data in the files Run Scan Disk to repair the files You may also be able to use special utilities or diagnostics to solve this problem Diskette Drive Problems A newly ins
34. sind e Ziehen Sie das Netzkabel des Computers vor der Reinigung heraus Verwenden Sie zur Reinigung nur ein feuchtes Tuch Achten Sie darauf da keine Fl ssigkeiten auf dem Computer verschtittet werden e Stellen Sie den Computer nur auf einer stabilen Arbeitsflache auf und halten Sie ihn von Heizkorpern und Warmluftquellen fern e Achten Sie darauf da die ffnungen im Computergeh use nicht blockiert oder verdeckt werden F hren Sie keine Fremdk rper in die L ftungsschlitze ein e Verwenden Sie nur die auf dem Typenschild des Computers angegebene Stromversorgung e Schlie en Sie alle Ger te an ordnungsgemain geerdete Steckdosen an Verwenden Sie keine Steckdosen die mit demselben Stromkreis wie Fotokopiergerate oder Klimaanlagen die sich regelm ig ein und ausschalten verbunden sind e Achten Sie darauf da das Netzkabel des Computers stets in einwandfreiem Zustand ist e Stellen Sie bei Verwendung eines Verlangerungskabels sicher da der gesamte Amperewert aller an das Verlangerungskabel angeschlossenen Ger te den zul ssigen H chstwert des Kabels nicht tiberschreitet Stellen Sie ferner sicher da der Gesamtwert aller an die Wandsteckdose angeschlossenen Ger te 15 Ampere nicht berschreitet e F hren Sie keine Wartungsarbeiten am Computer durch die ber das im Benutzerhmdbuch beschriebene Ausma hinausgehen Ziehen Sie den Computer heraus und rufen Sie qualifiziertes Wartungspersonal wenn
35. the documentation that came with your communications software for more information Introduction 5 CompuServe online support CompuServe members can call the Epson America Forum on CompuServe If you are already a member simply type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Forum If you are not currently a member you are eligible for a free introductory membership as an owner of an EPSON product This membership entitles you to O An introductory credit on CompuServe O Your own user ID and password O A complimentary subscription to CompuServe Magazine CompuServe s monthly publication To take advantage of this offer call 800 848 8199 in the United States and Canada and ask for representative 529 In other countries call the following U S telephone number 614 529 1611 or your local CompuServe access number 6 Introduction Contents Introduction Computer Features s s ast ehe ale aee e e a e a a e e e a E a Power saving Features o oo aa ISA and PCI Expansion Buses o o System and Video BIOS o o o oo How to Use This Manual o Where to Get Help coo oco css ee ee ee Electronic Support Services o a Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System Choosing a Location e Setting the Voltage Selector Switch Connecting System Components o Connecting a Ke
36. to reload your operating system and try again However resetting erases any data in memory that you have not saved so reset only if necessary Caution Do not reset the computer to exit a program Some programs classify and store new data when you exit them If you reset the computer without properly exiting a program you may lose data To reset your computer press Ctr Alt Del and then follow the instructions on the screen You can also press the RESET button The screen displays nothing for a moment and then the computer reloads the operating system 3 10 Using Your Computer If resetting the computer does not correct the problem you probably need to turn it off and on again Remove any diskette s from the diskette drive s Turn off the computer and wait 20 seconds Then turn on the computer Using a Password Using SETUP you can define both a Supervisor level password and a User level password You can also specify whether a password is required when you start the system This password can control who has access to the diskette drives If you enabled the Password on boot option in SETUP you must enter the Supervisor or User password every time you turn on or reset the computer If you enter a password but disable the Password on boot option you must enter the password when you start SETUP If you set the Diskette access option to Supervisor you can access a diskette drive only if you entered the Supervis
37. upright position and let the chair support you Your back and neck should be straight with your shoulders down and relaxed Keep the elbows and hips bent at about a 90 degree angle and your forearms and thighs parallel to the floor O Try to keep your arms in an easy natural position with your elbows near your body and level with or slightly lower than the keyboard Your wrists should be straight not bent and your hands should rest lightly on the keys or the mouse O Rest your eyes occasionally by closing them or focusing on a fixed spot in the distance O Change your sitting position frequently throughout the day to avoid muscle fatigue Take periodic breaks stand up stretch and move around Using Your Computer 3 5 Backing Up Your Files To protect your data it is a good idea to back up your files regularly You should also make backup copies of any diskettes you have that contain programs your system may have come with a utility installed on the hard disk drive to do this for you and store the copies away from your originals You can use any backup program or the backup utility in your operating system Read the online help or the software documentation for instructions og Using Energy Wisely enerji By purchasing this low power Energy Star EPA POLLUTION PREVENTER is NINT 2 compliant computer you join a growing number of users concerned about conserving energy Here are a few additional tips you can use to be
38. with integrated Lithium battery Provides PCI caching memory and control for the PCI bus and the two channel PCI IDE interface integrated PCI bridge translates CPU bus cycles to PCI bus cycles and CPU to PC1 memory write cycles to PCI burst cycles Cirrus Logic GD5430 high performance GUI accelerator controller supports resolutions up to 1024 x 768 in 256 colors with IMB of VRAM 1280 x 1024 with 2MB of VRAM Controller on main system board supports up to two diskette drives or one diskette combo diskette and one tape drive Specifications A 3 Hard disk Interfaces Monitor Parallel Serial Keyboard Mouse Two PCI ATA 2 compatible two channel local bus IDE interfaces on main system board support up to four IDE devices two on each channel CD ROM drives cannot be connected to the same channel as hard disk drives BIOS provides hard disk auto sensing and enhanced IDE functions Energy Star compliant video interface for fixed or multi frequency monitor built into system board 15 pin D shell connector One standard multimode parallel interface built into main system board supports S bit unidirectional 16 bit bidirectional and ECP Extended Capability Port modes 25 pin D shell connector operation controllable by SETUP program and jumpers Two high speed RS 232C programmable asynchronous interfaces built into main system board 16550 compatible 9 pin D shell connectors PS 2 compatible
39. with most configurations Con figuring PCI devices Select PCI Devices from the Advanced System Setup screen to configure the devices connected to the PCI option slots in your computer The default settings work well for most configurations You can however set the PCI device options listed in the table below PCI de vice options Option Settings Description PCI Auto Configuration Enabled Enables or disables automatic Disabled assignment of PCI control values PCI Control ae Selects the speed of the clock HCLK PCICLK 1 1 2 control bits on the ISA bridge controller chip PC HSA BCLK Divider PCICLK 1 4 Determines the PCI bus clock PCICLK 1 3 cycle time input to the ISA bus PCICLK 1 2 controller PCI Devices Slot 1 Allow you to specify whether and Slot 2 options the device isa master or not and select the latency timer default orset the lowest I O address that PCI cards may use Default setting Running SETUP and Installing Drivers 2 11 Setting the Boot Options When you select Boot Options from the Main Menu you see the Boot Options screen which allows you to define the drive boot sequence and determine which power on diagnostic tests the computer performs when you start your system The Boot sequence option determines the order in which the computer checks the drives for an operating system when you turn it on or reset it The table below describes the available options B
40. 75 850 540 425 420 270 540 425 341 256 capacity MB Size width x 4x 4X1 4x1 4x1 4x1 4x1 4x1 4x1 4x1 4x1 height in Weight Ib 1 25 1 25 1 2 1 1 1 16 1 1 1 2 1 12 1 12 1 12 Cylinders 3687 3687 2805 839 2388 525 1048 2720 2233 2233 Disks 3 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 Heads 6 4 4 2 4 2 4 4 4 3 Sectors per 78 78 79 78 63 72 63 55 56 56 rack 144 144 119 144 100 117 99 96 96 Rotational 3600 3600 3600 3600 3600 3400 4500 3314 3322 3322 speed RPM Buffer size KB 64 64 64 64 32 32 128 128 128 64 Average seek lt 15 lt 15 14 14 14 14 11 lt 13 lt 13 lt 13 ime ms Encoding RLL RLL RLL RLL RLL RLL RLL RLL RLL RLL method 1 7 147 1 7 1 7 1 7 157 1 7 1 7 ASF 1 7 Power 5 6 5 6 4 3 3 9 5 12 39 7 0 5 2 5 2 5 2 dissipation W W W Ww Ww Ww W W W W seek Logical parameters Cylinders 2479 1652 1050 826 826 525 1048 989 1010 1010 Heads 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 15 12 9 Precomp zone 0 0 0 0 0 0 1048 989 1011 1011 Landing zone 2479 1652 1050 826 826 525 1048 989 1011 1011 Sectors 63 63 63 63 63 63 63 56 55 55 A 10 Specifications IDE hard disk drive jumper settings DMA Assignments Specifications A 11 Hardware Interrupts o CTC ria Se CON CT CO pos wets System Memory Map oto FFF lt A gt O o amp 8 o n gt n 3 S 5 1 Q 7 o 7 gt a Q S S S
41. A card you can use the same instructions for installing a PCI card Follow these steps to install an option card on the three slot side l Remove the retaining screw securing the option slot cover to the computer as shown below Keep the screw to secure the option card to the computer 2 Slide out the slot cover and set it aside Store it in a safe place in case you remove the option card later 3 Hold the card along the top corners and guide it into the slot as shown below If you are installing a full length card insert the front edge of the card into the corresponding guide inside the computer s front panel 4 22 Installing and Removing Options Once the connectors reach the slot push the card in firmly but carefully to insert 1t fully You should feel the card fit into place If 1t does not go in smoothly do not force it pull the card all the way out and try again 4 Secure the end of the card to the computer with the retaining screw Installing a Card in the Slimline Computer 2 slot Side The option card connector board in the slimline computer has two slots on one side and three slots on the other side Follow these steps to install an option card on the two slot side 1 Remove the retaining screw securing the slot cover bracket Remove the bracket by lifting it straight up and out of the small metal holder at the bottom A slot cover bracket 2 Remove the slot cover for the slot you are
42. AC voltage selector switch 1 2 Setting Up Your System Connecting System Components Use the illustrations below to locate the ports on the back of your system as you connect the keyboard monitor printer and other devices The icons on the case identify the function of each port slimline computer arallel keyboard mouse serial serial2 en VGA monitor VGA monitor Tower computer printer parallel device serial 2 serial 1 mouse keyboard power inlet voltage selector switch AC outlet setting up Your System 1 3 Connecting a Keyboard or Mouse Refer to the illustrations under Connecting System Components as you connect your keyboard and mouse zw To connect the keyboard hold the cable connector so the arrow on the connector faces the icon on the computer case Insert it into the keyboard port marked with the icon shown at the left To connect the mouse insert the connector into the O computers built in mouse port so the arrow or mark on the connector faces the icon on the computer case The icon is shown at the left Caution Although the connectors and ports for the mouse and keyboard are physically identical they cannot be used interchangeably Be sure to plug the connectors into the appropriate ports or you may damage your system Connecting a Monitor Refer to the illustrations under Connecting System Components as you connect your VGA or SV
43. Address The location where information is stored in a computer s memory ATA 2 AT Attachment A drive interface that provides high speed and high capacity data transfer BIOS Basic Input Output System Routines in ROM Read Only Memory that handle the transfer of information in your operating system Boot The process a computer performs to check its components and then load the operating system into memory Cache A high speed memory buffer that stores frequently used data where your processor can access it faster Your computer includes 8KB of internal cache built into the processor and may include external cache installed on the main system board The external cache can be expanded to 512KB by installing additional cache SRAM chips CMOS Complimentary Metal Oxide Semiconductor A low power silicon chip used for RAM and switching operations CMOS is backed up by a battery Glossary 1 Controller A processor interface port or adapter that translates data between the CPU and a peripheral device such as a hard disk diskette drive keyboard or video monitor Controllers convert data from one format to another match speeds between devices that operate at different speeds and isolate peripheral hardware from software CPU Central Processing Unit The primary device that interprets instructions performs tasks keeps track of stored data and controls input and output operations See also Processor
44. Computer 2 2 22m ooo o Using a Password ooo oo e Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Options Removing the Cover pos rr dar dr dr wow See ow Replacing the Cover ee ee Locating the Internal Components Locating System Board Components Changing the Jumper Settings 0 Setting the Jumpers ooo Installing Memory Modules SIMMs Inserting SIMMS s sse u he ete De ee es Removing SIMMS 2 S a ee ee ee Installing an Option Card Installing a Card in the Slim line Computer 3 slot Side Installing a Card in the Slim line Computer 2 slot Side Installing a Card in the Tower Computer Removing an Option Card o o Adding Video Memory e e Installing External Cache o o Upgrading the Processor Post installation Procedures o o 4 22 4 23 Viii Chapter 5 Installing and Removing Slimline Drives Removing the Drive Mounting Bracket Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the Mounting Bracket Setting the IDE Device Jumpers Installing the Hard Disk Drive Replacing the Bracket in the Computer Connecting the Drive Cables Reconnecting the Cables to the Diskette Drive Removing a Hard
45. Device A piece of computer equipment that performs a specific task such as a disk drive a monitor a printer or a scanner Also called a peripheral Device driver A file containing instructions that allow your computer to recognize and communicate with a device The device may be a printer monitor or other type of device DIF Dual Inline Package A type of chip which has two rows of downward pointing pins DMA Direct Memory Access channel A channel for transferring data from your computer to or from peripherals without involving the CPU resources 2 Glossary DRAM Dynamic Random Access Memory A type of memory that stores large amounts of information ECP Extended Capabilities Port The parallel port mode in your computer that provides bidirectional signals for the parallel port and includes other enhanced functions Expansion bus An internal bus that provides high speed connections for internal peripherals that enhance the performance of your computer Extended memory Memory above 1MB that is accessed by 386 486 and 586 processors when they are operating in protected or virtual mode Flash ROM Non volatile read write RAM Flash ROM can be erased and reprogrammed using the normal voltages inside your computer This capability allows the computer and its peripherals a means of storing data without the need for a constant supply of electricity GUI Graphical User Interface A type of screen
46. Disk Drive From the Mounting Bracket Installing a Drive in an External Drive Bay Attaching Mounting Frames to the Drive Installing the Drive onen Connecting the Drive and Power Cables Removing a Drive from an External Bay Chapter 6 Installing and Removing Tower Drives Setting the Jumpers and Locating Pin o ooooooocoocoomooooo Installing a Drive in the Front Internal Drive Bay Installing the Internal Drive 2 0 0 eee eee eee Connecting the Cables to the Front Internal Drive Removing a Drive From the Front Internal Drive Bay Installing a Drive in an External Bay 0 0 c eee ee eee Removing a Drive From an External Bay Installing a Drive in the Rear Internal Bracket Removing a Drive From the Rear Internal Bracket Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Identifying Your System The Computer Will Not Start 2 2 Cm onen The Computer Does Not Respond 2 22 2 Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems Monitor Problems Diskette Problems 2 000004 Diskette Drive Problems 0 000 pees Hard Disk Drive Problems ix CD ROM Drive Problems nn Password Problems 0 2 0 eee eens Software Problems nn Printer or Scanner Problems Option Card Problems o o e 0 Memory Module Problems Contr
47. EPSON User s Guide Grey EPA POLLUTION PREVENTER s Printed on recycled paper with at least 10 post consumer content EPSON Users Guide Update In order to take advantage of the latest technology the system board in your computer has been completely redesigned This update includes last minute information that was not available at the time your on screen User s Guide was created Extenal Cache Your computer supports up to IMB of external cache If your system already has cache installed it can be increased up to IMB However you cannot install cache chips yourself Please contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer if you want to install cache memory in your computer Power Management The Windows 95 CD ROM Autoplay feature operates continuously and prevents power management from being fully effective on your system If you want to take advantage of your computer s power saving features you must use the Widows Device Manager to disable Autoplay See your Windows documentation for instructions System Board Because your computer s system board has been redesigned the illustrations showing the board in Chapter 4 of your User s Guide are incorrect Board components such as jumpers and SIMM sockets have been relocated However disk drives and other internal components are shown correctly in the illustrations The illustration below shows the correct location of jumpers and other components on the system boar
48. GA monitor to the computer s built in monitor port Follow these steps to connect your monitor l Place your monitor near the computer Turn the monitor and computer around so the backs are facing you 1 4 Setting Up Your System 2 There should be two cables provided with your monitor the monitor cable to connect it to the computer and the power cable to connect it to a power source On most monitors the monitor cable is permanently attached to the monitor If your monitor does not have an attached cable connect the cable to it now 3 Examine the connector on the monitor cable and line it up with the monitor port on the computer Then insert the connector into the port This icon identifies the SVGA monitor port Caution To avoid damaging the connector be careful not to bend the pins when you insert it 4 If the connector has retaining screws tighten them 5 Plug the monitor s power cord into the power inlet on the back of the monitor 6 Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet or into the power outlet on the back of the computer Note that the position of the power inlet and AC outlet on your computer may be reversed Caution Before you plug the monitor s power cord into the back of your computer make sure the monitor s power requirements do not exceed 2 Amps at 115 volts and 1 Amp at 220 volts Setting Up Your System 1 5 Connecting
49. IM2 Type SIM3 Type SIM4 Type memory 16MB Single 16MB Single 16MB Single 48MB 16MB Single 16MB Single 8MB Double 8MB Double 48MB 16MB Single 16MB Single 16MB Single 16MB Single 64MB 16MB Single 16MB Single 32MB Double 64MB 16MB Single 16MB Single 32MB Double 32MB Double 96MB 32MB Double 32MB 32MB Double 32MB Double 64MB 32MB Double 32MB Double 64MB 32MB Double 32MB Double 1MB Single 1MB Single 66MB 32MB Double 32MB Double 2MB Double 66MB 32MB Double 32MB Double 2MB Double 2MB Double 68MB 32MB Double 32MB Double 4MB Single 68MB 32MB Double 32MB Double 4MB Single 4MB Single 72MB 32MB Double 32MB Double 8MB Double 72MB 32MB Double 32MB Double 8MB Double 8MB Double 80MB 32MB Double 32MB Double 16MB Single 80MB 32MB Double 32MB Double 16MB Single 16MB Single 96MB 32MB Double 32MB Double 32MB Double 96MB 32MB Double 32MB Double 32MB Double 32MB Double 128MB If you install SMMs in both Bank 0 and Bank 1 or Bank 2 and Bank 3 SIMM types must match Use only tin plated 32 bit 72 pin fast page mode SIMMs that operate at an access speed of 70ns or faster Be sure all the SIMMs operate at the same speed Your SIMM sockets may not look exactly like the ones in the illustrations If you re not sure how to install SIMMs contact the EPSON Connection or your Authorized EPSON Servicer and ask
50. M drive Intro 2 61415 7121 50 Chapter summaries Intro 3 CHKDSK command Clock real time A 3 5 1 2 Command stopping COMn port see Serial Component damage 4 284 30 511 520 CON SE file 2 20 7 3 Configuration changing 2 23 2 13 15 files program see SETUP program Connector parallel device A 14 pin assignments A 14 serial device A 15 een DB 9P diskette drive game port 4 3 hard disk drive 2F815 6 5 10 11 keyboard 1 3 4 monitor 1 3 5 mouse 1 3 u option card Mer parallel device A printer 31 6 A 4 serial device 1 3 11 7 VGA port 135 Contrast 7 7 Controller s diskette drive 4 hard disk drive 4 9 9 7 11 A 4 problems SVGA 221 Coprocessor math Cover removing 42 4 replacing CPU see Pentium Ctrl Alt De Cursor aie ae D DB 9P connector 1 7 Default settings SETUP 2 3 Depth of computer Diagnostics power on 1 9 DIP chips see Video memor Disk optimization oa Diskette ove accessing Al afi controller 4 9 errors 7 8 10 installing slimline computer 5 1 24 installing tower computer 6 1 24 latch 3 9 light 1 10 3 9 power supply cable 6 13 problems 7 9 10 removing 5 2 545 45223 restricting access types AS 2 Index Diskette s defective 7 9 drivers 2 20 21 errors 7 8 formatting problems release button 3 8 9 r
51. MB Doub 2MB Double 4MB 2MB Doub 2MB Double 4MB 2MB Doub 2MB Double 2MB Double 6MB 2MB Doub 2MB Double 1MB Single 1MB Single 6MB 2MB Doub 2MB Double 2MB Double 2MB Double 8MB 2MB Doub 2MB Double 4MB Single 8MB 2MB Doub 2MB Double 4MB Single 4MB Single 12MB 2MB Doub 2MB Double 8MB Double 12MB 2MB Doub 2MB Double 8MB Double 8MB Double 20MB 2MB Doub 2MB Double 16MB Single 20MB 2MB Doub 2MB Double 16MB Single 16MB Single 36MB 2MB Doub 2MB Double 32MB Double 36MB 2MB Doub 2MB Double 32MB Double 32MB Double 66MB 4MB Single 4MB 4MB Single 4MB Single 8MB 4MB Single 4MB Single 8MB 4MB Single 4MB Single 1MB Single 1MB Single 10MB 4 14 Installing and Removing Options SIMM configurations continued Bank O Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 Total SIMI Type SIM2 Type SIM3 Type SIM4 Type memory AMB Single 4MB Single 2MB Double 10MB 4MB Single 4MB Single 4MB Single 12MB 4MB Single 4MB Single 2MB Double 2MB Double 12MB 4MB Single 4MB Single 4MB Single 4MB Single 16MB 4MB Single 4MB Single 8MB Double 16MB 4MB Single 4MB Single 8MB Double 8MB Double 24MB 4MB Single
52. P switch or control panel settings Also make sure you have the proper drivers installed for your printer and make sure you ve selected the correct printer within your software application Option Card Problems A newly installed option card is not working correctly Make sure the option card is installed correctly and is well seated in its slot Run SETUP to update your configuration after you install the card If you are using Windows 95 turn on the Reset Configuration Data option See Starting the SETUP program and Using the Advanced System Setup Options in Chapter 2 for instructions Perform setup procedures for any software you are using with the card See the documentation that came with the option card to set any necessary DIP switches or jumpers on the card The computer may also have some jumpers that must be set for the option card to work properly See Changing the Jumper Settings in Chapter 4 for more information Make sure you install option cards that do not exceed the system s power supply limits see Option Slot Power Limits in Appendix A for more information Troubleshooting 7 15 Make sure the option card is not touching any other card or component on your main system board If you installed a PCI card in a PCI slot check to see that the PCI options in SETUP are set correctly for your card For more information see Configuring PCI devices in Chapter 2 An external device conn
53. The 32 Bit I O option enables the 32 bit I O transfer rate for data read from the disk The auto sensing feature sets this option appropriately for your drive Defining your own drive type If the parameters for your hard disk are not detected by the auto sensing feature you must define your own drive type To define your own drive type follow these steps 1 Move the cursor to Type and select User 2 Type the values in each field that are appropriate for your hard disk drive 3 When you leave SETUP make sure you save your changes 2 6 Running SETUP and Installing Drivers Using the Advanced System Setup Options Con When you select the Advanced System Setup option you see the Advanced System Setup screen from which you can configure the computer s integrated peripheral devices such as the parallel and serial ports cache memory shadow memory the advanced chip set features and PCI devices To avoid possible configuration problems it is a good idea to leave these options at their default settings The Plug amp Play 0 S option is set to Yes at the factory The Reset Configuration Data option is set to Yes at the factory The system resets this option to No after you run Windows 95 for the first time If you are using Windows 95 reset this option to Yes whenever you upgrade your computer or install a new component figuring integrated peripherals Select Integrated Peripherals from the Advanced System Setup me
54. They have multi colored wires and a plastic connector on the end Align the notched comers of the power supply connector and the drive s power connector then push in the connector as shown above Note Your system includes five power supply cables three with full size connectors and two with smaller connectors If you need more than these five connectors you can purchase Y adapters for power supply cables at most computer accessory stores A Y adapter allows you to use one connector for two devices Installing and Removing Tower Drives 6 7 6 If you have finished installing drives replace the computer s cover as described under Replacing the Cover in Chapter 4 Then see Using the Fixed Disk Setup Option in Chapter 2 for instructions on defining your new drive configuration Removing a Drive From the Front Internal Drive Bay You may need to remove a hard disk drive for service or for replacement Caution Before you remove a hard disk drive make sure you have backup copies of all your files and programs You can use backup software or the backup utility in your operating system Refer to the online help files or software documentation for instructions If your system included a Recovery CD ROM it contains an image of your hard drive as it was configured at the factory You can use this CD ROM to restore the original files that came on the hard drive you cannot restore any data files you have created
55. alled option cards or drives that exceed the system s power limits Check the power limits listed under Option Slot Power Limits in Appendix A The Computer Does Not Respond The computer locks up Wait a few moments if your computer does not respond after a reasonable length of time press Ctrl Alt Del and follow the instructions on the screen If that doesn t work press the RESET button Note If you press Ctrl Alt Del or RESET you will lose any data you did not save You may have installed memory using SIMMs that work at the wrong speed Install the correct SIMMs See Installing Memory Modules SIMMs in Chapter 4 Your system may have overheated If you upgraded the processor yourself make sure you have an adequate heat sink installed Traubleshooting 7 5 You reset the computer but ifs still does not respond Try turning the computer off wait 20 seconds and turn it on again Your system suddenly stops operating You may have overloaded the power supply See your option card manuals for the power requirements of your cards Then check Option Slot Power Limits in Appendix A to see if they exceed the option slot power limits of your computer Keyboard Problems The screen displays a keyboard error message when you turn on or reset the computer Make sure the keyboard is securely connected to the keyboard port and not the mouse port Although these ports look alike they cannot b
56. at Read the Important Safety Instructions at the front of this manual for more information about choosing a suitable environment for your system Also read Working Comfortably in Chapter 3 for guidelines on creating a comfortable and safe working environment Setting Up Your System l Setting the Voltage Selector Switch Your system is powered by a 200 Watt power supply The power supply input voltage is controlled by a switch on the computer s back panel that may be set to 110 VAC or 220 VAC The switch on your computer may read 115 VAC or 230 VAC these are equivalent settings The computer is shipped with the voltage selector switch set to 110 VAC which is appropriate for line source voltages between 100 and 120 VAC This is generally the correct setting if you use the computer in North America South America or Japan If you plan to operate the computer in the United Kingdom Europe or some South American countries you will almost certainly need to reset the voltage selector switch to 220 VAC Line source voltages between 200 and 240 VAC are acceptable with the switch set to 220 VAC Caution Before you turn on the power to ponr system make sure the voltage selector is set appropriately for the electrical power source in your location or you will seriously damage your system To change the voltage selector switch setting slide the switch to the left to select 110 VAC or to the right to select 220 V
57. ation 1 31 Parallel port or Port pin assignments A 14 problems 7 14 N Password NetWare A 15 changing Numeric coprocessor pecas Numeric keypad 7 6 j E da z9 options 2 13 15 O problems 7 9 7 12 Operating environments tested prompting 2 13 Ass g selecting type 2 13 using 3 11 12 Operating system i PC1 diskette 7 4 aa ER bus architecture Intro 1 2 version number expansion bus Intro 3 i i IDE drivers installing 2 20 Optical drive 5 1 6 1 A 6 Opio cards Eyer option slots Intro 2 4 20 22 connector board 4 6 7 PCMCIA card reader A 6 Pentium Intro 1 installing 4 20 14 23 14 25 a 9 Peripheral Component ower limits 7 6 A 7 2 w Interconnect see PCI problems 7 15 16 f e E removing 4 27 Physical characteristics slimline computer 4 22 23 Am and eal technology tower computer 4 25 26 p prea VESA A 5 Option oS connector pin assignments A 14 full length 4 22 keyboard half length location 1 ISA mouse PCI muli mode parallel 1 3 1 6 PC11 and PCI2 slots 4 20 serial 11 31 1 6 7 power el VGA 1 3 specifications A 5 orts using 4 20 423 425 jumper settings 497 Optional equipment specifications A 4 Outlet electrical 1 5 6 1 8 Post installation procedures 4 35 Posture 3 5 6 Index Power button 1 8 10 inlet 1 3 11 54 1 7 7 light 1 8 9 7 4 7 7 s
58. ave it available if your system is not working Serial number and Look on the back panel of the A code computer to find the serial number The A code label is on the side of the case 7 2 Trouble shooting System BIOS version System configuration Operating system version Software versions CONFIG SYS AUTOEXEC BAT Restart your system You ll see the system BIOS version number displayed on the screen during power on diagnostics Start SETUP and make a note of all your configuration option settings At the MS DOS prompt type ver and press Enter Or watch the screen when your system starts up In Windows applications select About from the Help menu As your software application starts it usually displays a version number on the banner screen Also you can check your software manual At the MS DOS prompt type TYPE C CONFIG SYS and press Enter to see a listing of your CONFIG SYS file which contains system configuration commands At the MS DOS prompt type TYPE c AUTOEXEC BAT and press Enter to see a listing of your AUTOEXEC BAT file which contains system startup commands Troubleshooting 7 3 The Computer Will Not Start The power light is on but the computer does not start Place a boot or startup diskette in drive A and turn on the computer again Caution If you turn off the computer always wait at least 20 seconds before turning it back on to prevent da
59. can use these instructions to install a variety of devices including hard disk drives diskette drives tape drives CD ROM drives PCMCIA card readers optical drives or other mass storage devices Note This chapter describes installing and removing drives in the tower computer if you have a slimline computer see Chapter 5 Although your drive may look different from the ones illustrated here you should be able to install it the same way Follow the appropriate instructions in this chapter to do the following O Set the IDE device jumpers Install a drive in the front internal drive bay O O Remove a drive from the front internal drive bay O Install a drive in an externally accessible drive bay O Remove a drive from an externally accessible drive bay Installing and Removing Tower Drives 6 1 O Install a drive in the rear internal drive bracket O Remove a drive from the rear internal drive bracket Also consult the documentation that came with your drive for additional information Your tower computer can hold up to seven mass storage devices as described in the table below Drive bay Drive type Drive size Fourextemally accessible bays Diskette CD ROM tape or optical drives or a PCMCIA card reader Two 5 25 inch half height drives or one 5 25 inch full height drive and two 3 5 inc h half height drives One front intemal bay Hard disk drive only One 3 5 inch half
60. ctors VGA printer connector parallel port serial 2 serial mouse Keyboard L connector board slot A JE sag VGA feature connector b Pars B edits video bt memory JEZS N secondary IDE Connector EA H a 1 v primary IDE connector 4 22 diskette a LJ 7 drive Fa connector E JF4S Pad Ls Jrocessor EHE a cache E 3 memory EE sockets Zal E SIMM Cc sockets po tag SRAM voltage regulator 4 8 Installing and Removing Options Changing the Jumper Settings The jumpers on the system board are preset to factory default positions indicated by an asterisk in the tables below See the illustration under Locating the System Board Components to locate jumpers Use the information in this section to change jumper settings if necessary Note Any jumpers not listed in the following tables are for service purposes only Do not change their settings Miscellaneous jumper settings Jumper Jumper number setting Function J P2 1 2 Enables on board I O controller 2 3 Disables on board VO controller J P25 Off Enables PCI IDE controller On Disables PCI IDE controller J P49 On Clears CMOS memory resets SETUP values to factory defaults Off Normal CMOS values J P50 1 2 Enables on board VGA controller 2 3 Disables on board VGA controller Default setting Parallel port ECP mode DRQ
61. d commands Reset the computer and try again If resetting the computer does not help turn it off wait 20 seconds then turn it on again Some software like OS 2 UNIX or NetWare needs at least 8MB to 16MB of RAM to work correctly Check your software documentation for the minimum memory requirements If necessary add more memory as described under Installing Memory Modules SIMMs in Chapter 4 Printer or Scanner Problem The printer or scanner does not work at all Check that the printer or scanner has power and is properly connected to the computer Also make sure your printer has paper in it If you are using more than one serial port check the primary and secondary port settings COMI and COM2 in your application program and in the SETUP program See Configuring integrated peripherals in Chapter 2 for information about serial port settings in SETUP 7 14 Troubleshooting If you connected a scanner to the parallel port make sure the port is set for bidirectional operation ECP mode see Configuring integrated peripherals in Chapter 2 for more information If you use ECP mode check your parallel device software documentation for the correct DMA channel DRQ setting then set jumpers JP8 and JP18 to match the setting if necessary See Changing the Jumper Settings in Chapter 4 for more information The printer prints garbled information Check the printer manual for the printer s correct DI
62. d field and the confirmation field Don t type any characters in these fields 3 Then delete the Supervisor password the same way Note If you set both a User and Supervisor password you must delete the User password before you can access the Supervisor password option If you forget your password see Password Problems in Chapter 7 2 14 Running SETUP and Installing Drivers Using the virus protection features The Diskette access option allows you to restrict access to your diskette drives based on the password levels you have defined This prevents unauthorized users from accessing the drives and possibly introducing a virus to your system You can restrict diskette access only if passwords are enabled and you have enabled the Password on boot option If you select Supervisor for this option the default setting you can access the diskette drives only if you enter the Supervisor password when you start your system Users who start the system with a User password however will see an error message when they try to access the diskette drive If you select User for the Diskette access option you can access the diskette drives whether you enter the Supervisor or User password when you start the system Note To use passwords for diskette drive access you must enable the Password on boot option If you select a password level for Diskette access but leave the Password on boot option disabled you see an
63. d in your computer VGA printer connector parallel port serial 2 serial Mouse keyboard JP12 13 14 15 connector board slot connector JP5 JP11 JP4 VGA feature cies connecto Ave connector video JP32 memory sockets primary IDE connector a secondary IDE JP1 2 3 cache memory sockets sockets JP19 to 29 gp7 8 9 P10 qe Jumper Settings The jumpers on the system board have been renumbered as shown in the tables below The factory default settings are indicated by an asterisk Miscellaneous jumper settings Selects 5V flash ROM Selects 12V flash ROM Off EPROM JPS Enabies PCI IDE controller Disables PCI IDE controller JP11 On Clears CMOS memory resets SETUP values to factory defaults Off Normal CMOS values JP12 1 2 Enables on board I O controller 23 Disables on board I O controller JP15 Enables on board VGA controller Disables onboard VGA controller DRQ1 DACKI DRQ4 DACK3 CPU valtage Cache jumper settings coche contguaion JA EXTRA aaae Ramnes 23 23 ive caceria oa o 12 2 ema 15 Bases 2 zle Is 1a om alzisisigfelsrie las Isa ls wnummem 2 2 5 8 8 2 2 z fele 283 5318 memsalslsisals le Isla ale els mw SSB 8 2 53 0183 18 33 e 5 m rlvislsalas fs jo o 83 28 women Isizl lsip als ls els sla dels women falls zle Is 513 6153 2018 E ee Belkin 5 8 3 i 4 5 amp T 5 2 5 E 2 O UO CPU clock speed
64. documentation that came with your drive or contact the manufacturer If you are installing another type of IDE device such as an IDE CD ROM drive check the documentation that came with the device for the master and slave jumper settings You must connect these devices to the secondary IDE interface as described in this chapter Use theprimary interface to connect only IDE hard disk drives Installing and Removing Slimline Drives 5 5 Installing the Hard Disk Drive Before you install the hard disk drive turn it over so you can see the circuit board as shown below Locate the side of the drive connector containing pin 1 indicated by a 1 or 2 printed on the board You need to know the location of pin 1 when you connect the hard drive cable Follow these steps to install a hard disk drive in the mounting bracket l With the drive components facing down slide the drive into the bracket until the front of the drive is nearly flush with the edge of the bracket 5 6 Installing and Removing Slimline Drives 2 Align the holes in the drive with the oval shaped holes in the bracket 3 Secure the drive with two or four screws depending on the location of the holes Replacing the Bracket in the Computer Follow these steps to replace the bracket in your computer l Lower the bracket into the mounting area and slide it forward inserting the front of the diskette drive through the drive slot in the front pan
65. e cover forward until the lip at the front of the cover slides between the front bezel and the computer case Replace the retaining screws Reconnect the computer to the monitor printer keyboard and any other peripheral devices you have Then reconnect the power cable to the back of the computer and to an electrical outlet Installing and Removing Options 4 5 Locating the Internal Components As you follow the instructions in this chapter refer to the illustration below to locate the major components inside your computer Slimline computer video memory sockets processor tag SRAM option card connector board power supply voltage regulator SIMM sockets bracke drive bays 4 6 Installing and Removing Options Tower computer option card i connector hard disk drive a board mounting bracket N n le e processor cache memory sockets voltage drive regulator bays SIMM sockets Installing and Removing Options 4 7 Locating System Board Components The illustration below shows the system board inside your computer Use this illustration to locate jumpers and drive conne
66. e you can connect it to one of the serial RS 232C ports Make sure you have a cable compatible with a DB 9P connector elle To connect a serial device insert the connector into either of the two serial ports which are marked with DR the icons shown at the left If you are connecting only one serial device use the serial 1 port Connecting the Power Cord Follow these steps to connect the computer s power cord l Plug the power cord into the power inlet on the back of the computer Note that the position of the power inlet and AC outlet on your computer may be reversed power inlet E amie power outlet MAN WY Setting Up Your System 1 7 WARNING To avoid an electric shock be sure to plug the cord into the computer before plugging it into the wall outlet 2 Plug the other end of the cord into an electrical outlet Turning On the Computer Once you set up your system you re ready to turn on the power Refer to the illustrations below to locate the POWER button and other features on the front panel hard disk RESET SPEED light POWER light access light drive bays button Slimline computer diskette drive POWER button 1 8 Setting Up Your System Tower POWER light computer SPEED light hard disk POWER access light button RESET button drive bays Caution Before you turn on your system be sure to read Important Safety I
67. e computer s back panel before you touch the processor Then remain as stationary as possible while you install it Do not touch the pins on the processor handle it only by the edges 4 32 Installing and Removing Options If there are any option cards in your way remove them See Removing an Option Card for instructions To open the socket locate the handle at the base of the socket The handle rests under a plastic tab Press the handle down and away from the tab then lift 1t upright to release the chip from the socket The illustration under step 6 shows this handle in the released position Gently pull the processor straight up and set it aside Store the chip in the packaging included with your new processor in case you need to reinstall it later Remove the replacement processor from its package and inspect the pins If they are bent do not install the processor chip Contact your vendor for a new one Position the processor over the socket aligning the notched edge with the extra hole on the socket as shown below notch extra hole caution If you install the processor in the wrong orientation you may damage it and void your warranty Installing and Removing Options 4 33 7 Make sure the pins in the processor are directly over the holes in the socket Then gently push the processor straight into the socket pressing evenly on all sides If you are installing a 486 processor rat
68. e used interchangeably The cursor keys on the numeric keypad do not work properly If the Num Lock light in the upper right corner of the keyboard is lit press Num Lock to turn off the function Mouse Problems Your mouse isn t working properly Make sure the mouse cable is securely connected to the mouse port and not the keyboard port See Connecting a Keyboard or Mouse in Chapter 1 for instructions Also make sure your mouse ball is clean If you are using an MS DOS application make sure your mouse drivers are installed correctly 7 6 Traubleshooting Monitor Problems There is no display on the screen Check that the monitor s power switch is on and that its power light is on Also the computer may be in a power saving mode When you press a mouse button or a key on the keyboard see if the monitor displays an image The power light is on but you still do not see anything on the screen Press a mouse button or a key on the keyboard to see if the monitor or computer is in a power saving mode Also check the brightness and contrast controls If you still do not see anything on the screen make sure the monitor is securely connected to the computer If you installed a display adapter card make sure your monitor type matches the card type Make sure you disabled the built in VGA controller by changing the setting of jumper JP50 see Changing the Jumper Settings in Chapter 4 for instructions
69. ected to the option card is not working correctly Make sure you are using the proper cable to securely connect the device to the card Memory Module Problem The the memory count displayed by power on diagnostics or SETUP program is incorrect You may have installed the SIMMs incorrectly They may be the wrong type or speed or they may not be inserted all the way or in the correct sockets See Installing Memory Modules SIMMs in Chapter 4 for more information If you have installed a gold plated SIMM in the sockets the socket may have corroded slightly Remove the SIMM and clean the gold plated connector with a pencil eraser then reinstall the SIMM 7 16 Troubleshooting Controller Problems You see a controller error for the drive controllers or the 1 0 port controllers when you start your system If the error message refers to your PCI IDE controller make sure jumper JP25 is set to off see Changing the Jumper Settings in Chapter 4 for more information If the error message refers to your diskette drive controller make sure the controller is enabled in SETUP see Configuring integrated peripherals in Chapter 2 for more information The indicated controller on your system board may be faulty If you have an option card with a controller that will work with your device you can install it and change the jumper settings on the system board to disable the built in controller You can then contin
70. ector with the drive s power connector then push in the connector Installing and Removing Tower Drives 6 19 Note Your system includes five power supply cables three with full size connectors and two with smaller connectors If you need more than these five connectors you can purchase Y adapters for power supply cables at most computer accessory stores A Y adapter allows you to use one connector for two devices 9 If you have finished installing or removing drives replace the computers cover as described under Replacing the Cover in Chapter 4 Then see Using the Fixed Disk Setup Option in Chapter 2 for instructions on defining your new drive configuration Removing a Drive From the Rear Internal Bracket You may need to remove a hard disk drive for service or replacement Caution Before you remove a hard disk drive make sure you have backup copies of all your files and programs You can use backup software or the backup utility in your operating system Refer to the online help files or software documentation for instructions If your system included a Recovery CD ROM it contains an image of your hard drive as it was configured at the factory You can use this CD ROM to restore the original files that came on the hard drive you cannot restore any data files you have created 6 20 Installing and Removing Tower Drives Follow these steps to remove a drive from the rear internal
71. ed diskette drives 2 4 Small Computer System Interface extended memory 2 4 see SCSI cards keyboard 2 4 Smoke 11 system a a Software see Application programs time 2 4 SO flat pack video DRAM chips video 2 4 SYSTEM INI file 2 20 Speaker A 5 8 Index T Tag SRAM see Cache memory Tape drive Technical support Temperature requirements 7 Troubleshooting 7 1 18 Turning off computer 1 10 Turning on computer 1 8 U Upgrading processor 4 32 34 A 9 Upgrading processor 4 33 User password see Password User defined hard disk drive 2 6 V VGA monitor 1 4 5 port 1 3 bee also Video Video BIOS colors connector controller DIP chips see Video memory drivers 2 21 jumper settings 4 11 port 1 35 problems 7 7 8 resolutions A 3 A 8 SOJDRAM chips standby mode 2 16 3 7 7 7 A 2 time out Video memory installing 4 27 29 location 4 6 4 8 requirements A 8 A 2 specifications la 2 Virus protection options 2 13 15 Voltage selector switch Ww Weight of computer A 7 Width of computer A 7 Windows 95 Intro 1 drivers Work environment iii iv 3 1 5 Work habits 3 5 Y Y adapters Z ZIF Zero Insertion Force socket 4 32 43 Index 9
72. ed wire is at pin 1 Push in the connector 3 Locate the power supply cable with the small connector 4 Position the power supply cable connector so that the holes fit over all the pins and the red wire aligns with pin 1 on the drives connector Then push in the connector 5 If you have finished installing or removing drives replace the computer s cover as described under Replacing the Cover in Chapter 4 Then see Using the Fixed Disk getup Option in Chapter 2 for instructions on defining your new drive configuration 5 12 Installing and Removing Slimline Drives Removing a Hard Disk Drive From the Mounting Bracket You may need to remove a hard disk drive for service or for replacement Caution Before you remove a hard disk drive make sure you have backup copies of all your files and programs You can use backup software or the backup utility in your operating system Refer to the online help files or software documentation for instructions If your system included a Recovery CD ROM it contains an image of your hard drive as it was configured at the factory You can use this CD ROM to restore the original files that came on the hard drive you cannot restore any data files you have created Follow these steps to remove a hard disk drive from the bracket 1 Disconnect the cables from the back of the hard disk drive and diskette drive in the bracket Grasp the connectors and pull them straight out
73. eed to turn on the Reset Configuration Data option See Starting the SETUP Program and Using the Advanced System Setup Options in Chapter 2 for instructions Additionally you may need to add some commands to your configuration files See your operating system documentation and the manual that came with your optional equipment Installing and Removing Options 4 35 Chapter 5 Insta lling and Removing Slimline Drives This chapter describes how to install and remove optional drives in your slimline computer A Tip If you have this manual online only be sure to print out this chapter before performing any of the steps it describes You can use these instructions to install a variety of devices such as hard disk drives diskette drives tape drives CD ROM drives PCMCIA card readers optical drives or other mass storage devices Note This chapter describes installing and removing drives in the slim line computer if you have a tower computer see Chapter 6 Although your drive may look different from the ones illustrated here you should be able to install it the same way Follow the appropriate instructions in this chapter to do the following O Remove the diskette drive and mounting bracket Install a hard disk drive using the mounting bracket Remove a hard disk drive from the mounting bracket Install a drive in an externally accessible drive bay 0 OF 0 O0 Remove a drive from an externally access
74. eine der folgenden Bedingungen auftritt Das Netzkabel oder der Netzstecker ist beschadigt Fliissigkeit ist in den Computer eingetreten der Computer wurde fallengelassen oder das Geh use ist beschadigt der Computer funktioniert nicht ordnungsgemain oder die Leistung hat sich merklich ge ndert Stellen Sie nur die Bedienelemente ein die in der Gebrauchsanweisung beschrieben sind Nehmen Sie den Computer bei Flugreisen als Handgepack mit in den Fluggastraum damit er nicht in einem drucklosen Frachtraum verstaut wird Beachten Sie den folgenden Hinweis wenn Sie den Computer in Deutschland in Betrieb nehmen Beim Anschlu des Computers an die Netzversorgung mu sichergestellt werden daf die Geb udeinstallation mit einem 16 A berstromschutzschalter abgesichert ist vi Introduction Your new EPSON computer is a full powered full featured system that gives you complete access for all your business or home computer needs And because your computer is plug and play compliant and designed to take advantage of Microsoft Windows 95 you ll be able to use all the latest technology With the computer s high performance processor and memory you can run a vast array of the latest programs utilities and games designed for productivity and fun Your system s state of the art PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect bus architecture gives you fast and efficient access to both PCI and IDE option cards It also provides PCI
75. el facing up and the shutter leading into the drive as shown in the following illustrations Slide the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place release button Slimline computer 3 8 Using Your Computer Tower computer release button non When you want to remove the diskette make sure the drive light is off then press the release button Remove the diskette and store it properly Caution Never remove a diskette reset the computer or turn it off while a diskette drive light is on You could lose data Also remove all diskettes before you turn off the computer Stopping a Command or Program You may sometimes need to stop a command or program while it is running If you want to stop a DOS command or DOS application program try one of the following from the DOS prompt U Press Pause a Press Ctrl c U Press CM Break Using Your Computer 3 9 If you are using Windows press Ctr Alt Del and follow the instructions on the screen If these methods do not work you may need to reset the computer Do not turn off the computer to exit a program or stop a command unless you have to because the computer clears any data you did not save Resetting the Computer Occasionally you may want to clear the computer s memory without turning it off You can do this by resetting the computer For example if an error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard entries you can reset it
76. el of the computer Installing and Removing Slimline Drives 5 7 2 Make sure the holes in the bracket are aligned with the holes in the drive bay and brace Then secure the bracket with the screws you removed previously Connecting the Drive Cables After you replace the bracket you need to connect the cables for both the hard disk drive and the diskette drive This section includes steps for the following procedures O Connecting the hard disk drive cables O Reconnecting the cables to the diskette drive 5 8 Installing and Removing Slimline Drives Connecting the hard disk drive cubles After you replace the bracket you need to connect the cables to the hard disk drive Follow these steps 1 Locate one of the IDE device cables that are connected to the IDE interfaces on the system board They are flat cables with a system board connector on one end and two IDE device connectors on the other end A red wire runs down one side of the cable See Locating System Board Components in Chapter 4 to find the primary and secondary IDE interfaces on the system board system board IDE device connector connectors rad wire Use the primary IDE interface for your boot drive and your second hard disk drive use the secondary IDE interface to connect IDE CD ROM drives other IDE devices or your third and fourth drives You cannot connect a CAROM drive and hard disk drive to the same interface Installing and Remov
77. emoving 1 10 3 8 9 shutter ate types 7 8 3 _ Write Probe Display adapters 2 ke DMA ur DMA channel DOS command Sa pin Double word I O 7 10 Doze mode 3 7 8 Drive bracket 5 2 5 4 8 5 13 5 15 Drivers IDE 2 20 7100 71 PCI IDE e Drives see Diskette drive or Hard disk drive Dust 1 1 E a Capabilities Port 1 7 Electric shock 1 8 45 Electrical outlet 1 6 8 Electrical power source Electromagnetic field Energy Star Intro 2 2 18 3 6 7 77 8 RR _ Energy conserving Environmental ans AT A 7 Environments tested operating EPSON contacting Ergonomic tips 3 1 5 Errors controller 7 17 diskette drive 7 8 10 hard disk drive 7 11 12 keyboard 7 6 power on diagnostics 1 10 read ea Expansion buses ISA PCI External de see Cache memory F Faceplate removing 5 17 replacing 5 23 Fast processor speed Files AUTOEXEC BAT CONFIG SYS repairing 7 9 SYSTEM INI Fixed Disk Setup option 2 5 6 Fixed Disk Setup options 32 Bit 1 O Autotype Fixed EL Large Disk Access mode LBA Mode Control 2 6 Multi Sector Transfers 2 6 Fixed Disk Timeout Sed Flash memory device Floppy check option 2 12 hie diskettes 7 9 Frames ne Function key ue Furniture 3 21 E 7 11 Index 3 G Game port optional 4 8 Green PC Intro 2 2 16 17 36 7 7 7 8 7 14 Grounding yourse
78. ette drive controller Default setting 2 8 Running SETUP and Installing Drivers Configuring cache memory Enabling cache memory improves system performance when retrieving and processing large amounts of data on systems with external cache installed To avoid possible configuration problems leave these options at their default settings unless a peripheral you have installed requires that you make changes See your peripheral documentation for information The table below lists the memory cache options Memory cache options Option Settings Description Cache Auto Ena bled Enables or disables automatic Configuration Disabled assignment of cache speed Extemal cache Enabled Enables or disablesthe system s Disabled extemal secondary caching System BlOScacheable Enabled Enables or disables caching of Disabled the sytem BIOS memory area Video BIOS cacheable Enabled Enables or disables caching of Disabled the video BOS memory area 2 cache write back Enabled Selects write back mode for extemal secondary cache Disabled Selects write through mode for extemal secondary cache Cache speed 3 2 2 2 Sets the number of cycle times 3 1 1 I to be inserted during read write 2 2 2 2 operations can set only if Auto 2 1 1 Configuration is disabled Default setting Running SETUP and Installing Drivers 2 9 Con figuring shadow memory You can enable video BIOS shadowing o
79. even more energy wise O If your printer and monitor aren t Energy Star compliant turn them off when you re not using them O Use the print preview option on your software before you print something You ll be able to catch formatting errors before you commit them to paper O If you have an electronic mail system available to you send E mail rather than memos Not only is this faster but you ll save paper and storage space too O Use recycled paper whenever you can and if possible reuse or recycle used paper instead ofthrowing it away 3 6 Using Your Computer Using Your Green PC Features Your computer includes features that lower the power usage of the microprocessor and other components when the system has been inactive for a selected period of time Using the SETUP program you can customize inactivity timers for three power saving modes Doze Standby and Suspend Each of the three modes provides progressively increased levels of power conservation You can also customize an individual Standby timer for the hard disk drive If you have an Energy Star compliant monitor your computer places the monitor in power saving modes too See Using the Green PC Features in Chapter 2 for information on customizing these options The power saving operations performed by your computer in each of the power saving modes are summarized in the table below Power saving modes Mode Power saving operations Doze
80. fied service personnel under the following conditions If the power cord or plug is damaged if liquid has entered the computer if the computer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged if the computer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions If you plan to use the computer in Germany observe the following To provide adequate short circuit protection and over current protection for this computer the building installation must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker iii Importantes instructions de s curit Lire attentivement les instructions suivantes et les conserver pour les consulter en cas de besoin Observer soigneusement tous les avertissements et directives marques sur l ordinateur e Debrancher l ordinateur avant de le nettoyer N utiliser qu un chiffon humide Veiller a ne pas renverser de liquides sur l appareil e Ne pas placer l ordinateur sur une surface instable ni pres d une source de chaleur e Ne pas bloquer ni couvrir les orifices d a ration de l appareil Ne pas introduire d objets dans les ouvertures e Utiliser seulement le type de source d alimentation Clectrique indiqu sur l etiquette e Tout l quipement doit tre branch sur des prises de courant avec contact de terre Ne jamais utiliser une prise sur le m me circuit qu un appareil a photocopies ou un syst me de c
81. for instructions on configuring your computer without your option card Adding Video Memory Your computer comes with IMB of video memory You can increase your video memory to 2MB by installing two 512K 3 40 pin SOJ flat pack video DRAM chips You cannot increase your video memory by installing just one chip Additional video memory is useful for running graphics intensive applications or for supporting high resolutions with many colors Installing and Removing Options 4 27 Note that your video memory sockets may not look exactly like the ones in the illustration If you re not sure how to install video memory chips contact the EPSON Connection or your Authorized EPSON Servicer and ask for assistance Follow these steps to install video memory chips 1 Locate the video memory chip sockets on the left side of the main system board shown under Locating the Internal Components 2 Tf there is an option card in your way remove it See Removing an Option Card for instructions Caution To avoid generating static electricity and damaging the memory chips ground yourself by touching the metal surface on the inside of the computer s back panel Then remain as stationary as possible while you install them 3 Position the chip over the socket and align the notch in the chip s comer with the notch in the corner of the socket as shown below notch 4 28 Installing and Removing Options 4 Gently pre
82. fore you can set a User password See the next sections for instructions on selecting the type of password prompting you want and on entering changing or deleting passwords Note If both a Supervisor password and a User password are enabled SETUP displays options for setting the User password only to users who logged on with a User password Selecting password prompting If you enable the Password on boot option you must enter the Supervisor or User password each time you turn on the system If you disable this option but you ve defined passwords you must enter the password each time you start SETUP Running SETUP and Installing Drivers 2 13 Entering or changing passwords To specify a User password you must first specify a Supervisor password Follow these steps to enter or change a password 1 Select Set Supervisor Password and press Enter 2 You see a Set Supervisor Password window Type a password of up to seven characters and press Enter 3 Type the same password a second time and press Enter You see a message that your changes have been saved 4 Press the spacebar The Supervisor Password option now displays Enabled To set a User password select the Set User Password option as you follow the steps above Deleting passwords To delete your passwords follow these steps 1 Set the Password on boot option to Disabled 2 Delete the User password by pressing Enter for both the passwor
83. g it out from the inside of the computer Keep the faceplate in a safe place in case you remove a drive later or you are installing a hard disk drive plastic faceplate Position the drive so the connectors face the back of the computer Installing and Removing Tower Drives 6 11 4 Slide the drive into the front of the bay and secure it to the bay using the four screws that came with the drive ap A 5 Connect the appropriate drive ribbon cable to the drive If you are installing an IDE device follow the instructions under Connecting the Cables to the Front Internal Drive gt If you are installing a diskette or tape drive use one of the connectors on the diskette drive ribbon cable If your drive has a connector containing pins a header connector be sure to align pin 1 of the drive connector with the side of the cable containing the red wire If your drive has a card edge connector with gold contacts on each side of a flat plastic connector align the key way in the cable connector with the gap in the drive connector If you are installing another type of drive see the documentation that came with it for instructions on connecting its drive cable 6 12 Installing and Removing Tower Drives Now locate one of the power supply cables that lead from the power supply They have multi colored wires and a plastic connector on the end Align the notched corners of t
84. g power on diagnostics the system detects an error in your system configuration you hear two beeps and see an error message followed by this message Press lt F1 gt to resume lt DEL gt to run SETUP Press Del to run SETUP and correct the problem SETUP displays the Main Menu which allows you to select various options to identify your system s configuration and then save your new values You can also cancel any changes you have made and restore the default values stored in ROM or load the previously stored values 2 2 Running SETUP and Installing Drivers The table below lists some of the keys you can use to perform SETUP operations SETUP function keys Press To Nes Move the cursorto the next or previous modifiable option Home or End Move the cursorto the top or bottom of the menu Fl or Alt H Displa y a help screen describing the option currently selected PgDn or Select the previous value PgUp or or Select the next value Spacebar F5 Supply the previously saved values forthe SETUP options on the cument screen F6 Supply the factory default values forthe SETUP options on the current screen F10 Ignore any changes you have made on the current screen and exit the screen Enter Select the current option or value Esc Retum to the previousscreen While you are in SETUP the bottom of the screen lists the keys you can press to perform specific functions Using the Sys
85. h A split level desk or one with a pull out keyboard drawer lets you place the keyboard in a comfortable typing position Since you ll usually be sitting when you use your computer it s important to have a good chair An adjustable chair allows you to support your body in the correct position Make sure the chair supports your lower back the backrest should fit the curvature of your spine To reduce fatigue try to use a chair with adjustable padded armrests so you can occasionally rest your arms while you work Make sure the seat and backrest are wide enough so you can sit in a variety of positions throughout the day Also leave enough room under the work surface so you can vary the position of your legs 3 2 Using Your Computer Adjust the height of your chair so when you are using the keyboard or mouse your upper arms are vertical and your forearms and wrists are horizontal For good circulation your feet should rest flat on the floor with your lower legs vertical and your knees level with your hips You may need to use a footrest to maintain the correct alignment for your legs Positioning Your Monitor Place the monitor so it is directly in front of you with the top of the screen slightly below eye level when you are sitting at the computer You may want to place it on top of the computer or on a stand Your line of sight to the screen should be about 10 to 20 degrees below the horizontal If the monitor has a tilt
86. he cables connector and the drives power connector then push in the cable connector Note Your system includes five power supply cables three with full size connectors and two with smaller connectors If you need more than these five connectors you can purchase Y adapters for power supply cables at most computer accessory stores A Y adapter allows you to use one connector for two devices Installing and Removing Tower Drives 613 7 If you are installing a CD ROM drive you will need to connect the audio cable it has small plastic connectors at either end Follow the instructions that came with your sound card to connect the audio cable to the card If you need to install a sound card follow the instructions under Installing an Option Card in Chapter 4 8 Position the audio cable connector so that the tab faces up and aligns with the notch in the CD ROM drive s audio connector Then push in the connector 9 If you installed a hard disk drive replace the plastic faceplate for the bay you used Insert one side of the plate then gently press on the other side until it snaps into place 10 If you have finished installing or removing drives replace the computer s cover as described under Replacing the Cover in Chapter 4 Then see Using the Fixed Disk Setup Options in Chapter 2 for instructions on defining your new drive configuration 6 14 Installing and Removing Tower Drives
87. he drive and power cables 1 Locate the connector at the end of the ribbon cable 2 Locate pin 1 on the drive connector next to the power Connector 3 Position the connector on the cable so that the red wire aligns with pin 1 on the drive pin 1 Installing and Removing Slimline Drives 5 19 4 Make sure the holes in the cable connector fit over all the pins then push in the connector Caution If you do not correctly align the holes with the pins you could severly damage your hard disk drive when you push in the connector 5 Locate one of the power supply cables that lead from the power supply They have multi colored wires and a plastic connector on the end 6 Align the notched corners of the power supply cable connector with the notched corners of the drive s power connector such as the one shown below Make sure the holes fit over all the pins and then push in the connector P JA e notched comers 5 20 Installing and Removing Slimline Drives If you are installing a CD ROM drive you need to connect the audio cable it has small plastic connectors at either end Follow the instructions that came with your sound card to connect the audio cable to the card If you need to install a sound card first follow the instructions under Installing an Option Card in Chapter 4 8 Position the audio cable connector so that the tab faces up and aligns with the notch in the CD ROM drive s audio con
88. he master and slave drives connected to your primary IDE interface The IDE Adapter 1 drives are connected to the secondary IDE interface Individual drive options Your computer comes with a hard disk auto sensing feature To use it select one of the drives you have installed from the Fixed Disk Setup screen On the screen that appears for that drive press Enter to select the Autotype Fixed Disk option The system detects the type of hard disk drive fills in the drive s parameters and sets the remaining options on the screen Running SETUP and Installing Drivers 2 5 Some older drives may not support the auto sensing feature If the drive parameters sensed by the computer do not match your drive define your own drive type or reformat the disk You may also need to set the remaining options on the screen See the next section for instructions on defining your own drive type The Multi Sector Transfers option sets the number of sectors per block that the hard disk uses in multiple sector transfers The auto sensing feature sets this option appropriately for your drive The LBA Mode Control option enables or disables ISA logical block address control mode for each drive Select Enabled if your drive is larger than 528MB and supports LBA mode If you have a large drive that does not support LBA mode you may not be able to use the drive s full capacity The auto sensing feature sets this option appropriately for your drive
89. her than an Intel Pentium OverDrive processor you ll see an extra row of holes around the outside of the socket 8 Secure the processor by pressing the ZIF handle back to the closed position 9 Change the settings of the jumpers so that they are correct for the type of processor you installed Refer to the CPU type jumper settings table You may also need to change the setting of jumper JP6 to match the processor clock speed If you installed a processor with a different voltage check the table under Processor Upgrades in Appendix A you need to change the settings of jumper JPl on the voltage regulator See the tables under Changing the Jumper Settings for information on all processor jumper settings 10 If you are upgrading to a DX DX2 DX4 or Pentium OverDrive processor you must also install a heat sink over the processor Follow the instructions included with the heat sink 11 Replace any option cards you removed see Installing an Option Card for instructions 12 Replace the computer s cover as described under Replacing the Cover Then see Post installation Procedures for instructions on configuring your computer with your new processor 4 34 Installing and Removing Options Post installation Procedures After you install or remove options such as memory modules or option cards you must run SETUP to update the computer s configuration If you are using Windows 95 you n
90. ible drive bay Installing and Removing Slimline Drives 5 1 Your slimline computer can hold up to four mass storage devices including the diskette drive that came with your system You can replace the existing hard disk drive in the internal mounting bracket below the diskette drive In the externally accessible bays you can install a CD ROM drive or another type of drive To install or remove a drive first follow the instructions under Removing the Cover in Chapter 4 Then remove any option cards that may be in your way Once you have installed the drive replace any option cards you removed See Installing an Option Card in Chapter 4 for instructions Some of the steps in this chapter may not apply for the drive you are installing See the documentation that came with your drive for more information Removing the Drive Mounting Bracket Your computer has a 3 5 inch diskette drive and a hard disk drive installed in a mounting bracket In order to install or remove any drives you must first remove the drive mounting bracket 5 2 Installing and Removing Slimline Drives Follow these steps l Remove the two cables from the diskette drive as shown below Grasp the connectors and pull them straight out so you do not bend the pins do not pull on the cables 2 Remove the two cables from the hard disk drive Installing and Removing Slimline Drives 3 3 3 Remove the screws securing the bracket to the
91. ing Slimline Drives 5 9 2 Identify the IDE device connector on the IDE device cable that you will use 3 Locate pin 1 on the drive connector If you do not see it on the connector casing and you did not locate it before you replaced the drive bracket you may have to remove the drive and turn it over to check the circuit board 4 Position the connector on the cable so that the red wire aligns with pin 1 on the drive 5 10 Installing and Removing Slimline Drives 5 Make sure the holes in the cable connector fit over all the pins then push in the connector Caution If you do not correctly align the holes with the pins you could severely damage your hard disk drive when you push in the connector 6 Locate one of the power supply cables that lead from the power supply They have multi colored wires and a plastic connector on the end 7 Position the power supply cable connector so that its notched corners line up with the notched corners of the power supply connector on the hard disk drive power supply cable 8 Make sure the holes fit over all the pins and then push in the connector installing and Removing Slimline Drives 5 11 Recomnecting the Cables to the Diskette Drive Refer to the illustration below while you follow these steps pin 1 red wire red wire 1 Locate the connector on the diskette drive ribbon cable 2 Identify pin 1 on the drive and align the connector so that the r
92. ircuit board commonly called a SIMM single inline memory module that contains surface mounted memory chips You can add memory modules to the main system board to expand your computers memory SMI System Management Interrupt A signal that allows the system to regulate its power usage according to system activity levels SRAM Static Random Access Memory A type of fast memory used in caches SVGA Super VGA Video Graphics Array In addition to supporting standard VGA modes your computer s built in SVGA controller supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 in 256 colors with 2MB of video memory and a compatible monitor True Color A VGA feature that supports 24 bits per pixel color which enables your VGA interface to display 16 8 million colors The screen image looks more like a photograph than a traditional computer image 8 Glossary VGA Video Graphics Array A high resolution display adapter that provides a variety of video modes Video adapter card A circuit board that can be installed in one of the computer s option slots to control the way a monitor displays text and graphics Write protect To protect the data on a diskette from being changed by setting the write protect switch on a 3 5 inch diskette or by placing a write protect tab over the notch on a 5 25 inch diskette You cannot change data on a write protected diskette ZIF socket Zero Insertion Force The type of socket on your computer
93. jumpersettings Function JP8 J P18 DRQ1 DACKI 1 2 2 3 DRQ4 DACK3 2 3 1 2 Installing and Removing Options 4 9 CPU type jumper settings E oO N N Ns a oO O li dl EN oh IN E SIN oO Y Ns No a eS Sm a he a mn m N N 0 N a1 olan x zxa xa 98r S o Id ta A A a 6 NN oO Oo N oO N DIDIN A AS Flak A fe a a st Q SS a 8 fall dred cxa9ey SY alee 69S heal an gt 2 R a N om u Ns N NIN O 18yx0q 182X0 18xX098p L a teas E Io ei au a 2 Nom DION oO NIN E Tsexs isxs9ey 9 3 ae x Sl NIJ a E clon N N 0 oO N N PALMA HAUS d n e o olnt 4 hN N N n NIN XS98r D a DAE o 2 252 7XC 10 ZXA XA 987 a SN a ac E Z A L A ote 7 oie oO o 0 EE 2 133 als a SIEIS Giz Y gt 2 A a a a a a a a a a a a a a 7 I I y y y I y y y I y Installing and Removing Options 4 10 CPU voltage jumper settings CPU voltage JP1 on voltage regulator 3 34 1 2 13 45V 13 4 13 6V 15 6 14 0v 17 8 5 0V Remove voltage regulator and jumperall pins in socket Default setting depends on installed processor Cache jumper settings Cache configuration JP41 JPA2 JP43 JP46 JP47 JP48 128KB 82K x 8 SRAMs in Off 2 3 1 2 Off Off Off Bank 0 256KB 32K x 8 SRAMs in Off 12 2 3 On Off Off Banks 0 amp 1 512KB 64K x 8 SRAMs in Off 1 2 2 3 on
94. keyboard interface built into main system board 6 pin mini DIN connector PS 2 compatible mouse interface built into main system board 6 pin mini DIN connector A 4 Specifications Option slots Speaker Mass Storage Diskette drive types Hard disk drive types Connector card with five I O expansion slots three ISA compatible 8 33 MHz bus speed two PCI compatible 33 MHz bus speed Internal Slimline Internal mount One 3 5 inch wide one inch high drive Externally accessible mounts One 3 5 inch wide one inch high drive and two 5 25 inch wide half height drives Tower Front internal mount One 3 5 inch wide one inch high drive Rear internal mounts Two 3 5 inch wide one inch high drives or one 3 5 inch wide full height drive Externally accessible mounts Two 3 5 inch wide one inch high drives and two 5 25 inch wide half height drives 3 5 inch diskette drive 720KB or 1 44MB storage capacity 5 25 inch diskette drive 360KB or 1 2MB storage capacity or combination 3 5 inch 5 25 inch or 3 5 inch PCMCIA diskette drive 5 25 inch or 3 5 inch form factor hard disk drive s up to half height size maximum of four drives Specifications A 5 Other devices Keyboard Mouse SETUP Program System security Virus protection Power Supply Type Input ranges Maximum output Frequency Half height tape drive CD ROM drive optical drive PCMCIA card reader or other storage de
95. lf H Hard disk drive access light 1 8 9 ATA 2 compatibility auto sensing 2 56 A 4 bays 1 8 4 6 5 2 5 17 18 5 20 21 boot sequence cable 5 8 11 5 13 5 15 6 6 7 configuring 2 5 6 5 15 connector l4 8 5 615 10 controller 49 7 11 A 4 double word 1 O 7 10 errors 7 11 12 IDE driver 2 18 2 20 7 4 7 11 installing slimline computer 51 24 installing tower computer 6 1 24 jumpers 4 9 ET master A mounting frames 5 16 parameters 2 5 6 A 10 power supply ET problems 7 10 12 removing 522 23 SETUP options 2 5 6 slave standby mode 2 16 17 3 7 7 14 A 4 suspend Mode 3 7 8 timeout options 2 16 17 types 26 user defined 4 Index Hardware interrupts Heat 1 1 Height of computer Help screen SETUP 2 3 Help EPSON Intro 4 Humidity requirements 1 0 address map A 13 14 expansion slots see Option slots problems 7 17 Icons 1 3 7 IDE devices Intro 1 2 2 1 4 8 Indicator lights diskette drive 1 10 3 9 hard disk access power 1 8 9 7 4 7 7 speed 1 8 9 Industry Standard Architecture see ISA Inlet power Input ranges power supply 1 2 A 6 Internal cache see Cache memory Internal components damage 4 5 4 13 4 28 4 30 5 11 locating 4 6 8 Interrupts hardware ISA expansion bus option slots J Jumpers cache settings 4 11 7 17 changing set
96. lling the PCI IDE Drivers All the files and drivers you need for the operating system on your computer are already installed If you switch to another operating system such as NetWare you may want to install PCI IDE drivers which let you take advantage of the high speed performance available through your system s IDE interfaces for hard disk drives and other IDE devices 2 18 Running SETUP and Installing Drivers In order to install the drivers you need to create install diskettes using the utility program on your computer See the User s Digest for instructions Once you create the diskettes you can install drivers for these programs OMS DOS Windows OWindows NT O OS 2 versions 2 0 and higher 2 X O SCO UNIX versions 3 2 4 and higher 3 2 4 X O Novell NetWare versions 3 1 and higher 3 1X O Novell NetWare versions 4 0 and higher 4 0X Before you install the PCI IDE drivers make sure you back up your hard disk drive Then use the installation program on the PCI IDE drivers diskette to install the drivers Note Make sure you use the installation program to install the PCI IDE drivers If you simply copy the driver files they won t work correctly The driver files for each of the programs listed above are in their own directory on the diskette Log onto the directory for each driver you want to install and print out the README file Refer to the information in these files for additional in
97. lso accommodate only half length cards Caution Before you install any option cards in your system make sure that each card does not draw more current than the limits listed in Appendix A 4 20 Installing and Removing Options you install option cards keep these guidelines in mind Make sure you know whether the card you are installing is an ISA card or a PCI card so you can install it in the correct type of slot If you have an S bit ISA card you can install it in a 16 bit ISA slot as long as it fits Check the components on your card and the system board before deciding which slot to use Make sure that no components are touching or obstructing other cards or cables When you unpack the option card do not touch the components on the circuit board or the gold edged connectors Place the card gently on top of its original packing material with the component side facing up Keep the packing materials in case you remove it later Adjust any switches or jumpers on the card if necessary before you install it See the option card instructions Also see if you need to change any jumpers on the system board as described under Changing the Jumper Settings Installing and Removing Options 4 21 Installing a Card in the Slimline Computer 3 slot Side The option card connector board in the slimline computer has two slots on one side and three slots on the other side Although the illustration shows an IS
98. mage to its circuitry If your computer is set to boot from drive C make sure that the IDE hard drive is formatted and that the primary IDE controller is enabled by checking the setting of jumper JP25 on the system board see Changing the Jumper Settings in Chapter 4 The computer does not start and the power light is not lif Make sure the power cord is securely connected to both the AC inlet on the back panel and an electrical outlet The power cord is securely connected but the computer still does not start Check the electrical outlet for power Plug a lamp into the outlet and turn it on to see if it works You installed or removed system components and now your computer does not start Check to make sure you have reconnected all the internal and external cables correctly You may have installed a SIMM incorrectly If the system doesn t detect memory it won t start Check that your SIMMs are securely installed in the correct sockets 7 4 Troubleshooting If you replace the processor make sure the new processor is installed correctly and that the notch on the processor is aligned correctly on the system board If you did not align it correctly the system won t start Also make sure the jumpers are set correctly for your processor For more information see Installing Memory Modules SIMMs Upgrading the Processor and Changing the Jumper Settings in Chapter 4 You may have inst
99. nally accessible and three internal Power saving Features In standard configurations this computer complies with the United States Environmental Protection Agency s Energy Star Program which promotes the manufacture of energy efficient printers computers and monitors Your computer s Green PC features place the CPU video and hard disk drives in power saving modes when the mouse and keyboard have been inactive for a specified period of time You can customize the Green PC features in the SETUP program 2 Introduction ISA and PCI Expansion Buses Your computer includes expansion buses for two types of option cards ISA and PCI The PCI bus provides extremely fast data transfer 33 MHz for up to two high performance PCI cards such as high speed video cards PCI cards use plug and play technology that automatically configures resources used by the card such as interrupt requests and memory addresses The ISA bus transfers data at 8 33 MHz for up to three 16 bit ISA option cards You can use these slots for standard ISA cards such as fax modem cards sound cards and SCSI Small Computer System Interface cards System and video BIOS The computer s system and video BIOS are contained in a flash memory device on the main system board which you can upgrade without replacing the chip Your computer supports shadowing of the system and video BIOS to allow BIOS routines to run from fast 32 bit RAM instead of from
100. nector Then push in the connector audio connector tab notch 9 If you installed a hard disk drive in one of the external bays replace the faceplate Insert one side of the plate then gently press on the other side until it snaps into place 10 Replace the internal mounting bracket and the drives it contains See Replacing the Bracket in the Computer for instructions Installing and Removing Slimline Drives 5 21 11 If you have finished installing or removing drives replace the computer s cover as described under Replacing the Cover in Chapter 4 Then see Using the Fixed Disk Setup Option in Chapter 2 for instructions on defining your new drive configuration Removing a Drive from an External Bay You may need to remove a drive for service or replacement Caution Before you remove a hard disk drive make sure you have backup copies of all your files and programs You can use backup software or the backup utility in your operating system Refer to the online help files or software documentation for instructions If your system included a Recovery CD ROM it contains an image of your hard drive as it was configured at the factory You can use this CD ROM to restore the original files that came on the hard drive you cannot restore any data files you have created To remove a drive from an external drive bay follow these steps l Remove the drive mounting bracket following the instructi
101. ng the processor a If you have this manual online only be sure to print out the chapter before performing any of the procedures it describes This chapter describes the following O Removing the computer s cover O Replacing the computer s cover O Locating the internal components O Changing the jumper settings O Installing and removing SIMMs single in line memory modules O Installing and removing option cards O Adding video memory O Installing external cache O Upgrading the processor Performing post installation procedures Installing and Removing Options 4 1 Caution Never install options or change jumper settings when the computer is turned on or the power cable is connected Removing the Cover You need to remove the computer s cover to install any of the options described or to install or remove a drive as described in Chapters 5 and 6 Follow these steps l Turn off the computer and then any peripheral devices 2 Disconnect the computers power cable from the electrical outlet and from the back panel Also disconnect any other cables that are connected to the computer including the keyboard cable 3 If the monitor is on top of the computer lift it off and set it to one side 4 Turn the computer around so the back panel is facing you 4 2 Installing and Removing Options 5 Remove the screws securing the cover three on the slim line computer and six on the tower com
102. nstructions at the front of this manual to ensure that you have created a safe working environment Follow these steps to turn on your system 1 Turn on the monitor printer and any other devices connected to the computer 2 Turn on the computer by pressing the POWER button on the front panel The power indicator lights up then the computer performs its power on diagnostics which are a series of checks to make sure everything is working correctly During diagnostics you see a message telling you to press Del to run the SETUP program Setting Up Your System 1 9 You may want to run SETUP to adjust power saving features or establish passwords See Chapter 2 for instructions If you don t press Del your computer loads the operating system Turning Off the Computer Whenever you turn off your system follow these steps l Save your data exit any application programs and exit or shut down Windows If you see a message wait until it says you can safely turn off your computer 2 Check the drive lights to make sure they are not on You can damage the drive or lose data if you turn off the computer when one of these lights is on 3 Remove any diskette s from the diskette drive s 4 Press the POWER button to turn off the computer 5 Turn off the monitor printer and any other peripheral devices 1 10 Setting Up Your System Chapter2 Running SETUP and Installing Drivers If you ve added options or you
103. nu to configure your serial port addresses parallel port address diskette drive controller and parallel port mode Running SETUP and Installing Drivers 2 7 The Integrated Peripherals the table below Integrated peripherals options options are described in Option Settings Description COM Port 1 3F8 IRQ4 COM1 Assign the address forthe built in COM Port 2 2F8 IRQ3 COM2 primary and secondary se al 338 IRQ4 ports the Auto setting detects any 238 IRQ3 optional ports you may have 3E8 IRQ4 installed and setsthe built in ports 2E8 IRQ3 automatically based on the 2E8 IRQ4 optional port settings to avoid 2E0 IRQ3 conflicts if no optional ports are 220 IRQ4 installed Auto sets the built in 228 IRQ3 ports to their default settings the Auto Disabled setting disables the port Disabled LPT Port 378 IRQ7 Assigns the address for the built in 278 IRQ7 parallel port the Auto setting Auto detects any optional ports you Disabled may have installed and sets the built in port automatically based on the optional port settings to avoid conflicts if no optional ports are installed Auto sets the built in port to the default setting select Disabled to disable the port LPT Mode Standard Selects unidirectional ATmode Bi Directional Selects PS 2 bidirectional mode ECP Selects Extended Capabilities Port bidirectional mode Floppy Enabled Enables or disables the built in Controller Disabled disk
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105. oller Problems ee ee ee ee ee External Cache Problems 02 00 e eee eee eens Appendix A Specifications CPU and Memory nn En Controllers s posem e rated a Ea a A RO oO ws Interfaces cio ee Re 0 a e a a SHEE Ee Mass Storage s x s sore bee ok we ee ee we wee e a Keyboard Mouse PeBe A SETUP Program E E ake ia IN Power Supply 2 moere da e es Option Slot Power Limits Physical Characteristics Environmental Requirements Video Resolutions and Colors Processor Upgrades ooa nn Information for Qualified Hard Disk Drives DMA Assignments Hardware Interrupts System Memory Map System I O Address Map Connector Pin Assignments Tested Operating Environments Options Available From EPSON Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System This chapter briefly describes how to set up your computer if you didn t set it up already using the information in your User s Digest It includes the following information O Choosing a location O Setting the voltage selector switch Connecting system components O Turning the computer on and off Choosing a Location Before you set up your system choose a convenient location that provides a flat hard surface Do not place your system too close to any electrical device such as a radio that generates an electromagnetic field Protect your computer from extremes in temperature humidity dust and smoke and avoid direct sunlight or other sources of he
106. on pp oe ee 2 ons o fe Jam fo ECETIA p eres fa re far Sra ground 1 ons fo Jene Sorat ground pores fe foros fo Sonal ground o fas_feror oral grown 0 omas fos foe 0 ETC bp ome fv fewer id fp on foe sonst one J _ d Active low logic A 14 Specifications Serial port connector pin assignments J4 and J5 ECO COCO pee To crear fo fer 3 fee NTC ET Transmit data EN Clear to send Data terminal ready El Ring indicator Tested Operating Environments Although your system will run most software applications the following operating environments have been tested for campatibility with your system Microsoft MS DOS 3 3 and later Novell DOS Novell NetWare 3 12 and 4 1 Novell Personal NetWare IBM OS 2 including version 3 0 Warp SCO UNIX SCO Open Desktop Microsoft Windows 3 1 and later Microsoft Windows 95 Microsoft Windows for WorkGroups Microsoft Windows NT including version 3 5 Certified as workstation tested as file server Your system has also received Novell s Yes NetWare tested and approved certification as a workstation As new environments become available these also will be tested Specifications A 15 Options Available From EPSON Many options for enhancing and supplementing this product are available from EPSON Call your nearest marketing location for more information about specific options A 16 Specifications Glossary
107. on Off Banks 0 amp 1 512KB 128K x 8 SRAMs in 1 2 23 2 3 On On Off Bank 0 CPU clock jumper settings CPU clock speed JP6 25 MHz 1 2 33 MHz 1 2 3 4 5 6 40 MHz 1 2 3 4 50 MHz 5 6 Default setting depends on installed processor Installing and Removing Options 4 11 Setting the Jumpers To change a jumper setting follow these steps l Refer to the illustration under Locating System Board Components to locate the jumpers 2 If any option cards are installed in your computer you may need to remove them to access the jumpers See Removing an Option Card for instructions 3 A jumper s setting is determined by where the jumper is placed on the pins Use the table below to identify the pin settings for 2 3 and 4 pin jumpers To identify the pin numbers look at the system board under the jumper Jumper positions Type Position 2 pin 3 pin 4 pin For 6 pin jumpers refer to the 4 pin illustrations and set jumpers accordingly 4 12 Installing and Removing Options To move a jumper from one position to another use needle nose pliers or tweezers to pull it off its pins and gently move it to the desired position Caution Be careful not to bend the jumper pins or damage any components on the main system board 4 Replace any option cards you removed if necessary See Installing an Option Card
108. ons under Removing the Drive Mounting Bracket You can remove the bracket and drives without disconnecting the drive cables 2 Disconnect all cables from the drive you are removing 5 22 Installing and Removing Slimline Drives 3 Remove the screws securing the drive on both sides 4 Reach behind the drive and gently push it out through the front of the bay then pull it out of the slot 5 Once you have removed the drive replace the faceplate by inserting one side of the plate then gently pressing on the other side until it snaps into place 6 If you removed the only IDE device connected to the interface the device used you may want to disconnect the device cable from the main system board and remove it from the computer 7 Replace the drive mounting bracket See Replacing the Bracket in the Computer for instructions 8 If you have finished installing or removing drives replace the computer s cover as described under Replacing the Cover in Chapter 4 Then see Using the Fixed Disk Setup Option in Chapter 2 for instructions on defining your new drive configuration Installing and Removing Slimline Drives 5 23 Chapter 6 Insta lling and Removing Tower Drives This chapter describes how to install and remove optional drives in your tower computer A Tip If you have this manual online only be sure to print out this chapter before performing any of the steps it describes You
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110. oot sequence option settings Option Description A thenC Loads operating system from drive A if it isn t there loadsit from drive C recommended setting C then A Loads operating system from drive C if it isn t there loads it from drive A C only Loads operating system from drive C Default setting The Floppy check option allows you to speed up the boot process by disabling power on diagnostic checking of the diskette drive type The default setting for this option is Enabled however you should select Disabled if you set the Boot sequence option to C only Note If you set the Boot sequence option to C will not be able to start your system when there is a problem with your hard disk drive 2 12 Running SETUP and Installing Drivers Selecting the Security and Anti Virus Options When you select Security and Anti virus from the Main Menu you see the Security and Anti Virus screen which allows you to set passwords and other options as described below Selecting password types You can define both User and Supervisor password levels for this system If this computer will be used by more than one person you may want to set a Supervisor password for yourself and a User password for others you don t want to have complete access to the system This allows you to restrict access to the computer s diskette drives or the virus protection features You must set the Supervisor password be
111. ooting 7 11 If you cannot access data on your hard disk or you are seeing read write errors the disk may have a physical problem Contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection CD ROM Drive Problems Your system won tread a CD ROM drive Make sure the drive contains the correct CD ROM disc Make sure the disc is rightside up and inserted correctly in the drive If your system can t read the disc make sure the drive has been installed correctly See Chapter 5 for a slim line computer or Chapter 6 for a tower computer Check that the cables are securely connected Make sure the ribbon cable is connected so that the red wire on the ribbon cable is connected to pin 1 on the drive Also verify that the ribbon cable is attached to the secondary PCI IDE interface and that the drivers are installed correctly See Installing the PCI IDE Drivers in Chapter 2 Check that the master slave jumpers on the drive are set correctly If you received documentation with your drive check it for additional solutions Pass word Problems You have forgotten your pass word You must discharge your CMOS memory To do this you need to place a jumper on JP49 See Changing the Jumper Settings in Chapter 4 for details 7 12 Troubleshooting After you have changed JP49 restart your system leave it on for a few seconds then turn it off again This resets the SETUP values to their factory defaults Both the Supervisor
112. or password when you started your system If you entered a User password when you started the system but the Diskette access option is set to Supervisor you see an error message when you access the diskette drive When you need to enter your password you ll see the Security Check window containing this prompt Enter password As you type your password you see a rectangle for each character you type When you press Enter the computer loads the operating system or starts SETUP Using Your Computer 3 11 If you don t enter the correct password the first time you type it you can try two more times If you haven t entered the correct password on the third try the computer locks up to prevent unauthorized access You see the message SYSTEM DISABLED You must either turn off the computer or press the RESET button to start over In this situation you cannot reset the computer by pressing Ctr Alt Del Note If you want to delete your password you must run the SETUP program and follow the instructions for deleting a password under Selecting the Security and Anti Virus Options in Chapter 2 If you do not remember your password see Password Problems in Chapter 7 3 12 Using Your Computer Chapter 4 Insta lling and Removing Options You can enhance the performance of your computer by adding optional equipment such as option cards and system video or cache memory modules or by upgradi
113. ource Power one computer 1 7 4 2 4 5 diskette drive 5 pas mire 4 hard disk drive 5 8 5 11 5 13 5 20 5 23 monitor Power suppl cable cables er en input eng 72 A 6 limits 7 6 Si location 4 6 specificatio Real A 6 voltage selector switch Power on diagnostics 74216 Power saving modes 3 7 8 Precautions iii vi 1 1 Printer available opti ons connecting connector pin assignments A 14 turning on 1 9 Processor Intro 1 locating 4 6 8 upgrades A 9 upgrading 4 32 34 Processor speed changing 3 12 Program stopping 3 9 PS 2 compatible A 4 R Ram intro 210 A2 Random Access Memory see RAM Read write errors 7 12 Real time clock A 3 RESET button 1 8 9 3 10 3 12 Ti ng the computer 3 10 11 7 1 Resolutions see Video resolutions res y le isk 38 ROM 2 10 RS ne E Ze erial ports S Safety instructions iii vi 1 1 3 1 5 Scanner 7 14 SCSI cards Security and anti virus options 2 13 14 2 16 Diskette access 2 15 Fixed disk boot sector 2 15 Password on boot 2 13 15 Set User Password 2 14 Supervisor Password 2 14 Serial number 7 2 Serial ports connecting 1 5 7 controller A 4 jumpers location pin assignments A 15 problems 7 14 Service Intro 4 5 SETUP program advanced options 2 7 2 9 11 anti virus options 2 13 15 autotype fixed_disk
114. peat steps 4 through 6 for each of the remaining chips Now install the tag SRAM chip in socket U30 next to the SIMM sockets as described in steps 4 through 6 of this procedure See Locating System Board Components to locate the tag SRAM socket on the main system board Installing and Removing Options 4 31 10 11 Change jumpers JP41 42 43 46 47 and 48 as described under Changing the Jumper Settings to match the cache configuration you have installed If you have a slimline computer replace the drive mounting bracket as described under Replacing the Bracket in the Computer in Chapter 5 Replace the computers cover as described under Replacing the Cover Then see Post installation Procedures for instructions on configuring your computer with your new cache memory configuration Upgrading the Processor You can upgrade your processor with a more powerful one to improve system performance see Appendix A for a list of compatible processors If you re not sure how to install a processor contact the EPSON Connection or your Authorized EPSON Servicer and ask for assistance Follow these steps to replace a processor Use the illustration under Locating the Internal Components to locate the processor on the system board The processor is installed in a ZIF Zero Insertion Force socket Caution Make sure you ground yourself by touching the metal surface on the inside of th
115. puter as shown below Save the screws to secure the cover again when you are through Slimline computer Tower computer Installing and Removing Options 4 3 6 Grasp the sides of the cover and lift it off as shown below For the slimline computer lift up the cover at an angle and then pull it off For the tower computer pull the cover straight back until it clears the case Slimline computer 4 4 Installing and Removing Options 7 8 Set the cover aside Ground yourself to the computer by touching the metal surface of the back panel WARNING Be sure to ground yourself by touching the back panel of the computer every time you remove the cover If you are not properly grounded you could generate an electric shock that could damage a component when you touch it Replacing the Cover When you are ready to replace the computer s cover refer to the illustrations above and follow these steps I 2 Make sure all the internal components are installed properly Check all cable connections especially those that might have been loosened during your work Make sure all cables are out of the way so they do not catch on the cover For the slimline computer insert the lip at the front of the cover between the front bezel and the computer case and guide the cover straight down For the tower computer squeeze the sides in and slide th
116. puter to process mathematical calculations faster by using floating point numbers instead of whole numbers for calculations Memory module A small circuit board commonly called a SIMM single in line memory module that contains surface mounted memory chips You can add memory modules to the main system board to expand your computer s memory Modem MOdulator DEModulator A device that allows a computer to transfer data to and from another computer by transmitting signals over telephone lines Glossary 5 Option card A circuit board you can install inside the computer to provide additional capabilities such as a modem or an additional I O port Option cards plug directly into option slots so you don t have to alter a computer s circuitry to enhance your system Parallel An interface that transmits data simultaneously over separate wires in a cable See also Serial PCL Peripheral Component Interconnect The standard developed by Intel Corporation for expansion design PCI allows high speed data transfer and was designed for the current generation of processors but its circuitry design is not tied to the requirements of a specific processor or family PCMCIA card Personal Computer Memory Card International Association card A credit card sized device that can be used for data storage memory expansion or other purposes PCMCIA cards are often used in notebook computers Port A physical socket on a compute
117. r configure shadowing for specific option ROM memory blocks Note For the best system performance always leave the System shadow and Video shadow options set to Enabled the default setting Your computer can access RAM faster than ROM The options on this screen allow your system to copy the contents of its video ROM and any optional ROMs into RAM When you use shadowing your system can perform certain operations faster providing a significant increase in performance Note Some option ROMs cannot be shadowed see the documentation that came with your optional equipment for information on shadowing the option s BIOS ROM Configuring the advanced chipsef You can change values in the chipset register to optimize performance However to avoid possible configuration problems it is a good idea to leave these options at their default settings 2 10 Running SETUP and Installing Drivers The table below lists the advanced chip set options Advanced chipsef control options Option Settings Chipset Auto Enabled Configuration Disabled DRAM 0 Read Write wait l state 2 3 Description Enables or disables automatic assignment of DRAM wait states Sets the number of wait states inserted when the CPU readsor writes data into the local DRAM fewer wait states improve system performance can only be set if Auto Configuration is disabled Default setting to provide optional performance
118. r to which you can connect a peripheral device Power on diagnostics Tests stored in ROM that the computer runs to check its internal circuitry peripheral device configuration and operating status each time you turn it on or reset it 6 Glossary Processor A small CPU on one semiconductor chip See also CPU RAM Random Access Memory The area of the computers memory used to run programs and store data while you work All data in RAM is erased when you turn off or reset the computer Real time clock A battery powered clock inside the computer that tracks the time and date even when the computer is turned off Refresh rate The frequency with which a monitor can redraw a screen image The faster the refresh rate the less the screen will flicker Reset To restart a computer without turning it off You can reset your computer by pressing Ctr Alt Del Resetting erases all data stored in RAM and reloads the computer s operating system ROM Read Only Memory Memory that can only be read and cannot be modified ROM retains its contents even when you turn off the computer by using power from a backup battery Serial The type of communication that transmits data from a serial interface to a serial device over a single wire See also Parallel Glossary 7 Shadow RAM The system s ability to copy the contents of the system video and external BIOS ROMs into RAM to speed up processing SIMM A small c
119. so you do not bend the pins do not pull on the cables 2 Remove the screws securing the bracket to the drive bay and brace Installing and Removing Slimline Drives 5 13 3 Slide the bracket away from the mounting area and lift it out 4 Remove the screws securing the hard disk drive to the bracket and slide the drive out of the bracket 5 Replace the bracket following the instructions under Replacing the Bracket in the Computer 6 If you have finished installing or removing drives replace the computer s cover as described under Replacing the Cover in Chapter 4 Then see Using the Fixed Disk Setup Option in Chapter 2 for instructions on defining your new drive configuration 5 14 Installing and Removing Slimline Drives Installing a Drive in an External Drive Bay Your system comes with two externally accessible drive bays You can install any type of drive in these bays including internal hard disk drives If you are installing a hard disk drive or another IDE device be sure its jumper s are set correctly for your configuration A table in the Information for Qualified Hard Disk Drives section of Appendix A lists the master and slave jumper settings for high capacity EPSON qualified IDE hard disk drives If your drive is not listed or you need more information see the documentation that came with your drive or contact the manufacturer Note You must connect IDE CD ROM drives or
120. ss the chip into the socket then push down firmly on both ends to make sure it is well seated 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to install the other chip 6 Replace any option cards you removed see Installing an Option Card for instructions 7 Replace the computers cover as described under Replacing the Cover Then see Post installation Procedures for instructions on configuring your computer with the increased video memory Installing External Cache You can install 128KB 256KB or 512KB of external cache with 32K x 8 64K x 8 or 128K x 8 15ns or 20ns SRAM DIP chips and one 32K x 8 15ns or 20ns tag chip Your computer may already have cache installed You must install cache in one of the configurations in the table below each bank contains four cache memory sockets Installing and Removing Options 4 29 Cache memory configurations BANK 0 BANK 1 Tag SRAM Total U23 24 25 26 U27 35 36 37 u30 cache 32K x 8 28 pin None 32K x 8 28 pin 128KB 32K x 8 28 pin 32K x 8 28 pin 32K x 8 28 pin 256KB 64K x 8 28 pin 64K x 8 28 pin 32K x 8 28 pin 512KB 128K x 8 32 pin None 32K x 8 28 pin 512KB Note that your cache memory sockets may not look exactly like the ones in the illustration If you re not sure how to install cache memory chips contact the EPSON Connection or your Authorized EPSON Servicer and ask for assistance Follow these steps to install the external cache if you have a tower comp
121. structions on installing and using the PCI IDE drivers Running SETUP and Installing Drivers 2 19 Running the Installation Program Follow these steps to install the PCI IDE drivers 1 Insert the PCI IDE Drivers diskette in drive A 2 Access the DOS prompt if you are not there already 3 Type A and press Enter to log onto drive A 4 Type iwstai and press Enter 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to install the PCI IDE drivers on your hard disk Note Not all hard disk drives can take full advantage of the PCI IDE interface To take advantage of this feature your hard disk drive must support the ATA 2 standard and a 32 bit data path If the drive is larger than 528MB it also must support LBA If you need information on your hard disk drive see the hardware specifications for the drive or contact the drive manufacturer and request a product specification 2 20 Running SETUP and Installing Drivers Installing Video Drivers Your system already includes Windows video drivers that let you take full advantage of the performance your computer s built in SVGA controller can offer If you want to install video drivers for DOS applications you can create install diskettes using the utility program on your computer See the User s Digest for instructions on using the diskette creation utility Once you create the video drivers diskettes follow the instructions in the README file on the diskettes
122. talled diskette drive is not working properly Make sure you have installed the drive correctly and check all the cable connections Troubleshooting 7 9 You The see a diskette drive error when you start your computer Run the SETUP program and configure your system for the correct type of diskette drive Make sure the Floppy controller option in SETUP is enabled See Configuring integrated peripherals in Chapter 2 for more information diskette drive is making loud or unusual noises Contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection Hard Disk Drive Problems A newly installed hard disk drive is not working properly or ifs performance is not what you expect Make sure you have installed the drive correctly and check all cable connections Also check the jumper settings on your drive If this is your only hard disk drive make sure it is connected to the primary IDE interface on the system board If you have a CD ROM drive make sure it is not connected to the same interface as the hard disk drive If you are using MS DOS and Windows 3 1 make sure the PCI IDE driver is installed and loaded see Installing the PCI IDE Drivers in Chapter 2 Make sure your IDE device can take advantage of the PCI IDE feature Some hard disk drives do not support the power management features on your system You may need to disable these features in SETUP See Using the Green PC Features in Chapter 2 for
123. talling another type of IDE device such as an IDE CD ROM drive check the documentation that came with the device for the master and slave jumper settings You must connect these devices to the secondary IDE interface as described in this chapter Use theprimary interface to connect only IDE hard disk drives Installing and Removing Tower Drives 6 3 Note Before you install the hard disk drive turn it over so you can see the circuit board as shown below Locate the side of the drive connector containing pin 1 indicated by a 1 or 2 printed on the connector or the board You need to know the location of pin 1 when you connect the hard drive cable Installing a Drive in the Front intemal Drive Bay You can install a half height 35 inch drive in the front internal drive bays 6 4 Installing and Removing Tower Drives Installing the Internal Drive Follow these steps to install a drive in the front internal bay l Position the drive so its drive and power connectors face the back of the computer and its circuit board is on the bottom 2 Slide the drive into the front internal drive bay as shown below Align the holes in both sides of the drive with the slots in the drive bay Then secure the drive to the bay with the four screws that came with it You are now ready to connect the cables to the drive using the instructions in the next section Installing and Removing Tower Drives 6 3
124. te the SIMM sockets in the corner of the main system board 2 Remove any option cards that may be blocking your access to the SIMM sockets See Removing an Option Card for instructions 3 Use your fingers or a small screwdriver to carefully pull away the tabs that secure the SIMM at each end as shown below The SIMM falls to the side remove it from the socket 4 Follow the same procedure to remove any other SIMMs Installing and Removing Options 4 19 5 If you are inserting different SIMMs follow the instructions under Inserting SIMMs to install them 6 Replace any option cards you removed as described under Installing an Option Card 7 Replace the computers cover as described under Replacing the Cover Then see Post installation Procedures for instructions on configuring your computer with your new memory size Installing an Option Card This section explains how to install option cards in your computer Your computer has five slots the three large slots are ISA compatible and two smaller slots are PCI compatible Note The two PCI slots are identified as PCI and PCR on the option slot connector card The computer s SETUP program refers to the slot number as it configures PCI cards so note the slot you use for each card you install The slot nearest the system board accommodates only a half length card On the slimline computer the slots facing the power supply a
125. tem Setup Option When you select the System Setup option you see the System Setup screen From this screen you can set the system time and date define your video display type check system memory define the diskette drives and control keyboard testing during system startup The System Setup options are described in the table on the next page Running SETUP and Installing Drivers 2 3 System Setup options Option Settings Description System Time hh mm ss Sets the time and date once System Date mm dd yyyy they are set you should not need to change them unless you adjust the time for daylight savings or a different time zone the computer automatically changesthe date forleap years Video System EGA VGA Defines the type of display you Monochrome are using if you have CGA 80X25 connected a VGA or WGA monitorto the built in monitor port select EGA VGA 1 System Memory Extended Memory system memory size extended memory size Detectsand displays system and extended memory size automatically you cannot change these values 2 Diskette Drive A and B 3 5 inch 1 44MB A 3 5 inch 720KB 5 25 inch 1 2MB 5 25 inch 360KB 3 5 inch 2 88MB Not installed B Defines the types of diskette drives installed as drives A and B Keyboard Installed Not installed Enables or disables keyboard testing during poweron diagnostics select Not Installed if you plan to
126. ter s front panel Once the connectors reach the slot push the card in firmly but carefully You should feel the card fit into place If it does not go in smoothly do not force it pull the card all the way out and try again Secure the end of the card to the computer with the retaining screw Replace the computer s cover as described under Replacing the Cover Then see Post installation Procedures for instructions on configuring your computer with your new option card 4 26 Installing and Removing Options Removing an Option Card You may need to remove an option card to access components on the main system board or if you no longer need it Refer to the illustrations under Installing an Option Card for your computer type as you follow these steps l If you are removing a card from the tower computer or from the three slot side on the slimline computer first remove the retaining screw securing the option card to the computer Then pull the card straight out of the slot 2 If you are removing a card from the two slot side on the slimline computer first remove the slot cover bracket Then pull the card straight out of the slot 3 If you are not installing another option card replace the option slot cover the slot cover bracket if necessary and retaining screw 4 Replace the computer s cover as described under Replacing the Cover Then see Post installation Procedures
127. the slower S bit flash device How to Use This Manual This manual contains the information you need to get the best results from your computer You don t have to read everything see the following chapter summaries to find the sections you need If you are reading the manual online click on the highlighted words below to skip to the section you want to read Introduction 3 Chapter 1 provides instructions for setting up your system and connecting peripheral devices such as the monitor and printer Chapter 2 describes how to run the SETUP program to change your computer s configuration and how to install the PCI IDE and video drivers Chapter 3 covers general operating procedures such as using your Green PC features and using a password Chapter 4 describes how to remove and replace the computer s cover change jumper settings and install optional equipment such as option cards memory modules and video memory Chapter 5 explains how to install and remove mass storage devices on the slim line computer Chapter 6 explains how to install and remove mass storage devices on the tower computer Chapter 7 contains troubleshooting tips Appendix A lists the specifications of your computer including DMA and IRQ assignments Where to Get Help If you purchased your computer in the United States or Canada EPSON provides customer support and service through a network of Authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers EPSON als
128. tings 4 9 4 12 13 diskette drive controller 4 9 game port hard disk drive 7 9 5 15 7 10 hard disk drive controllers 4 9 location port settings 116 video settings 4 11 K K B port see Keyboard Key disk 7 13 Keyboard connecting 1 3 4 errors e port 1 3 4 problems weint fS using 3 4 ee Keypad numeric Keys SETUP function 23 L Lighting workspace 3 4 Lights see Indicator lights Location choosing 1 1 Lockup problems 7 5 Low processor speed A 2 M Main menu SETUP Marketing locations Intro 5 Mass storage A 5 6 Master hard disk drive 2 6 5 15 A 11 Math coprocessor Measurements computer Memory banks al 13 P76 cache see Cache memory configuration extended A 12 requirements video ROM 2 10 2 18 SIM Ms see SIN specifications A 2 3 video see Video memory Microprocessor see Pentium Modem Monitor cable 1 4 5 connecting 1 4 5 Energy Star compliant A 2 A 4 positioning power cord 1 5 power requirements 1 5 problems 7 7 8 standby mode suspend mode En SVGA Pdo periods 13 7 VGA port 1 3 1 5 Mounting brackets 4 6 7 Mounting frames 5 16 Index 5 Mouse p connecting port Parallel port configuring mode ort specifications e connecting_to PS 2 compatible specifications controller using jumpers Multi mod parallel port see loc
129. trademarks of their respective owners EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any product or service Copyright O 1995 by Epson America Inc 400434800 1 Torrance California USA 9 95 Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the computer Unplug the computer before cleaning Clean with a damp cloth only Do not spill liquid on the computer Do not place the computer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat register Do not block or cover the openings in the computer s cabinet Do not insert objects through the slots Use only the type of power source indicated on the computer s label Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off Do not let the computer s power cord become damaged or frayed If you use an extension cord with the computer make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord s ampere rating Also make sure the total of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes Except as specifically explained in this Users Guide do not attempt to service the computer yourself Unplug the computer and refer servicing to quali
130. ue to use your system until it is convenient for you to have it serviced External Cache Problems The amount of external cache displayed by the power on diagnostics program is incorrect You may have installed the external cache chips incorrectly They may be the wrong type or they may not be inserted all the way Also make sure the tag chip you ve installed has an access speed of 15ns or 20ns Also you may not have changed the SETUP program or the jumpers to recognize the new cache Make sure you have set the External cache option to Enabled You can access this option from the Advanced System Setup screen Troubleshooting 7 17 See Changing the Jumper Settings or Installing External Cache in Chapter 4 for more information about these procedures see Configuring cache memory in Chapter 2 for instructions on setting the cache options in SETUP 7 18 Troubleshooting Appendix A Specific ations This appendix describes the following Computer specifications Video resolutions and colors Processor upgrades Drive option information DMA assignments Hardware interrupts System memory map System I O address map Connector pin assignments Tested operating environments Options available from EPSON Oo O oo oo OO Do 0 0 8O Specifications A 1 CPU and Memory 32 bit CPU Green PC energy saver System speed Memory ROM video RAM Shadow RAM Upgradable 486 class processors
131. use your system without a keyboard as a network server for instance so you do not receive keyboard enors Default setting 1 If you installed a video adapter card make sure you disable the on board SVGA controller by setting jumper J P50 to position 2 3 see Changing the Jumper Settings in Chapter 4 for instructions 2 If the sytem memory and Extended Memory values are not correct check that the SIMMs are securely seated in their sockets as described in Installing Memory Modules SIMMs in Chapter 4 2 4 Running SETUP and Installing Drivers Using the Fixed Disk Setup Option The Fixed Disk Setup option defines the types of hard disk drives connected to the primary and secondary IDE interfaces in your system When you select this option you see the Fixed Disk Setup screen Note These options do not configure other IDE devices such as CD ROM drives connected to the secondary IDE interface fixed Disk Setup screen options If any of the drives you installed are larger than 528MB make sure the Large Disk Access mode option is set to DOS the default setting Set this option to Other if you are using UNIX or an operating system other than MS DOS or Windows From this screen you can configure each of the installed drives by selecting them at these options IDE Adapter 0 Master IDE Adapter 0 Slave IDE Adapter 1 Master IDE Adapter 1 Slave The IDE Adapter O drives are t
132. uter start with step 2 1 If you have a slimline computer you need to remove the drive mounting bracket to access the cache memory sockets See Removing the Drive Mounting Bracket in Chapter 5 for instructions 2 Locate the external cache memory sockets as shown under Locating System Board Components Caution To avoid generating static electricity and damaging the cache chips ground yourself by touching the metal surface on the inside of the computer s back panel Then remain as stationary as possible while you install them 4 30 Installing and Removing Options 3 Inspect each cache memory chip the pins should point inward at slightly less than a 90 angle If any of the pins are bent or crooked straighten them gently with your fingers or with small tweezers to align them with the other pins Be careful when you do this the pins are fragile and can break off easily Position one of the cache chips over the first socket as shown below aligning the pins on the chip with the holes in the socket Align the small notch on the end of the chip with the corresponding notch on the socket pronomon ABEL PVT ih it iio j Gently press the chip halfway into the socket to make sure it is correctly aligned If the chip goes in at an angle remove it and try again When the chip is properly positioned push down firmly on both ends of the chip to make sure it is well seated Re
133. vice 5 25 inch or 3 5 inch with mounting frames Detachable two position height 101 102 or 104 sculpted keys country dependent main typewriter keyboard numeric cursor control keypad four key cursor control keypad 12 function keys Detachable two button PS 2 compatible Stored in ROM accessible by pressing Del during boot User and Supervisor level passwords available for system boot or diskette access Write protection feature for the hard disk drive boot sector 200 Watt UL TUV CSA listed fan cooled 100 120 VAC or 200 240 VAC switch selectable 5 VDC at 20 Amps 5 VDC at 0 5 Amp 12 VDC at 8 Amps 12 VDC at 0 5 Amp 50 to 60 Hz A 6 Specifications Cables Two to main system board five to mass storage devices for more than five devices Y cables can be installed on the existing cables Option Slot Power Limits Output voltage VDC 5 Volts 5 Volts 12 Volts 12 Volts 4 0 Amps 0 4 Amp For all slots 12 Amps 0 4 Amp Physical Characteristics 4 4 inches 112 mm 13 25 inches 337 mm 20 6 Ib 9 3 kg with one diskette drive without keyboard Weight 18 2 lb 8 3 kg with one diskette drive without keyboard Environmental Requirements non condensing Condition Operating range Storage range Temperature 41 to 90 F 4 to 140 F 5 to 32 C 20 to 60 C Humidity 20 to 90 10 to 90 Altitude 330 to 9 900 ft 100 to 3 000 m
134. want to customize your computer you can use a configuration program called SETUP which is contained within the BIOS on the system board SETUP allows you to change the settings for your hardware configuration security options and power saving features The configuration information you enter is stored in the computer s ROM read only memory and is backed up by a battery so it is not erased when you turn off or reset your computer You may also want to install drivers and utilities for the built in PCI IDE interfaces and the built in PCI local bus video interface You only need to install these drivers if you re using an Operating system other than Windows This chapter describes the following procedures Starting the SETUP program Using the System Setup option to set basic system functions Using the Fixed Disk Setup option Using the Advanced System Setup options Setting the Boot options Selecting the Security and Anti Virus options Using the Green PC features Exiting SETUP Installing the PCI IDE drivers 0 0 oo 0 0 0 0 0 O0 O Installing video drivers Running SETUP and Installing Drivers 2 1 Starting the SETUP Program When you start your computer it performs some power on diagnostics During these diagnostics you may see the following message Press lt DEL gt to enter SETUP Press Del This message is only on the screen for a few seconds If you missed it restart your computer and try again If durin
135. yboard or Mouse Connecting a Monitor 0 2 00004 Connecting a Parallel or Serial Device Connecting the Power Cord o Turning On the Computer o e ee Turning Off the Computer o o 2 Chapter 2 Running SETUP and Installing Drivers Starting the SETUP Program o o Using the System Setup Option Using the Fixed Disk Setup Option Using the Advanced System Setup Options Setting the Boot Options 048 Selecting the Security and Anti Virus Options Using the Green PC Features Exiting SETUP o as Installing the PCI IDE Drivers o o Running the Installation Program Installing Video Drivers o o e eee vii Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Working Comfortably o o ooo ooo o Using the Right Furniture oo oooooooocooo ooo Positioning Your Monitor 0 000 e eee Lighting Your Workspace 00000 e eee eee Using the Keyboard and Mouse 05 Maintaining Good Posture and Work Habits Backing Up Your Files sesoses teb eemeta e eee Using Energy Wisely o oo o Using Your Green PC Features Inserting and Removing Diskettes Stopping a Command or Program Resetting the
136. ystem wakeup On Selects the SMI access events from Suspend Off from which the system exits Suspend modes you can set each type of event to On or Off Default setting Some hard disk drives do not support a low power standby mode Also the delay caused by the hard disk drive retuming to active mode may cause errors in some applications If you have problems you may want to disable the Hard Disk Standby Timer option Disabled is the default setting Running SETUP and Installing Drivers 2 17 Exiting SETUP When you leave SETUP you can save your settings or exit SETUP without saving your settings You can also return all values to the factory defaults To leave SETUP press ESC from any SETUP screen From the SETUP Main Menu you can perform the functions described in the table below Exciting SETUP options Option Description Load ROM Default Values Loadsthe factory default settings stored in ROM back into CMOS Ifyou change your system configuration using the SETUP program and then have problems you can load ROM valuesto boot the system and start over Load Values from CMOS Loads the current values stored in CMOS for all SETUP options This ignores any changes you have made through SETUP Save Values to CMOS Saves the changes you have made to your configuration to CMOS You can also select these options from the Main Menu Press Esc to exit SETUP and restart your computer Insta

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