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Epson ActionTower 2000 User's Manual

1. Parallelport connectorpin assignments CN5 Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 Strobe 10 ACK 19 Signal ground 2 Data 0 11 Busy 20 Sgnal ground 3 Data 1 12 PE 21 Sgnal ground 4 Data 2 13 Select 22 Signal ground 5 Data3 14 ALF 23 Signal ground 6 Data 4 15 Error 24 Sgnal ground 7 Data 5 16 Init 25 Signal ground 8 Data 6 17 Selectin 9 Data 7 18 Sgnalground Serial port connector pin assignments CN6 and CN7 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 Data carrier detect 6 Data set ready 2 Receive data 7 Request to send 3 Transmit data 8 Clearto send 4 Data terminal ready 9 Ring indicator 5 Ground A 16 Specifications Glossary 486SLC33 SLC2 50 Processor chips specifically designed for high performance systems The chips are fully compatible with the i486 instruction set and include a 1KB instruction data cache AUTOEXEC BAT file A batch file that MS DOS executes automatically each time you turn on or reset the computer This file contains startup commands that tell the computer what to do each time you turn it on BIOS Basic Input Output System Routines in ROM that handle the basic input output functions of the operating system Cache A high speed memory buffer that stores frequently used data where your microprocessor can access it faster Your computer includes 1KB of internal cache CONFIG SYS file A special system file
2. Level Assigned device DMAO Reserved S bit DMA1 Reserved S bit DMA2 FDD controller S bit DMA3 Reserved S bit DMA4 Cascade for DMA DMA5 Reserved 16 bit DMA6 Reserved 16 bit DMA7 Reserved 16 bit Specifications A 11 Hardware Interrupts IRQ no Function IRQO Timeout O internal connection IRQI Keyboard IRQ2 Cascade IRQ 9 IRQ3 Serial port 2 IRQ4 Serial port 1 IRQ5 Parallel port 2 IRQ6 Diskette drive controller IRQ7 Parallel port 1 IRQ8 eal time clock IRQ9 Available IRQIO Available IRQ11 Available IRQ12 PS 2mouse IRQ13 Math coprocessor IRQ14 Hard disk drive controller IRQ15 Available A 12 Specifications System Memory Map FFFFFFh Memory to relocate BIOS 16MB FF0000h Maximum system memory System memory on board 100000h 1MB System BIOSROM OF0000h Available 0C8000h VGA BIOS ROM 0C0000h Display memory 0A0000h 640KB Conventional system memory 640KB 000000h Specifications A 13 System I O Address Map Hex address Assigned device 000 01 F DMA controller 1 8237 020 03F Interrupt controller 1 8259 022 024 AliM1217 configuration register 040 05F Time r 8254 060 06F Keyboard controller 8042 070 07F CMOS Real time clock NMI non ma amp able interrupt mask
3. 2 Glossary 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 Microprocessor A CPU chip such as the 486SLC See also CPU Numeric coprocessor See Coprocessor Parallel A way of organizing communications between two pieces of computer equipment in which the signals that make up each character are sent simultaneously See also Serial Power on diagnostics A set of testing routines the computer performs automatically every time you turn it on RAM Random Access Memory The portion of the computer s memory that runs programs and temporarily stores data while you work See also ROM Real time clock A battery powered clock in the computer that keeps track of the current time and date even when the computer s power is off Glossary 3 ROM Read Only Memory The portion of the computer s memory that contains permanent instructions and cannot be modified Unlike RAM ROM retains its contents even after you turn off the computer See also RAM RS 232C A standard serial interface The computer has a connector that lets you attach an RS 232C compatible device to your computer Serial A way of organizing communications between two pieces of computer equipment in which the signals that make up each character are sent sequentially
4. A 2 A 7 COMn Command prompt Components damaging 3 3 internal 3 5 CompuServe on line support Intro 6 Computer features Intro 1 4 physical characteristics A 4 problems 5 3 4 CONFIG SYS Index 1 Configuration 110 11 system oT mouse 1 4 power cords 1 5 1 7 3 2 3 4 printer Connector analog DB 9P hard disk drive al 7 keyboard 1 4 1 15 pin assignments A A 16 printer 1 serial EA 1 6 Contrast 1 8 5 5 Control codes 2 3 5 Control panel settings 5 10 Controller diskette drive 3 7 A 2 errors 5 12 hard disk drive 3 8 A 2 jumpers parallel port A 2 problems Coprocessor math installing 3 20 21 Edge ILE LEE es ESO A Copy protected application programs 2 5 2 5 Copy protected disks see Key disk Cover removing 3 2 3 replacing 34 CPU location processor type specifications speed see Processor speed Ctrl Alt 2 5 6 Customer support Intro 5 6 Cylinder value hard disk drive A 8 10 Sr AB6SLC Intro 1 1 16 A 1 Cyrix Cache option 1 16 D Date setting 1 8 1 12 DB 9P connector Depth computer Diagnostics power on 5 11 Dimensions computer A 4 DIP chips 3 18 switches 5 11 Disk compaction utility 5 9 Disk drive light 1 8 9 2 3 Diskette problems 5 6 7 release button 2 2 3 configuration controller indicator light 1 2 Index Diskette drive con
5. Keyboard Mouse Optional port Option slots Speaker Mass Storage Diskette drives PSI 2 compatible 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 Optional 10 pin game port interface on system board can control joystick functions with the addition of a port connector Connector card with five full length 16 bit I O expansion slots ISA compatible Internal Seven devices total Internal mounts three 31 2 inch wide third height drives or three 31 2 inch wide half height drives or one full height drive and one third height or half height drive Externally accessible mounts Two 31 2 inch wide third height drives and two 51 4 inch wide half height drives 3 5 inch diskette drive 1 44MB high density or 720KB double density 5 25 inch diskette drive 1 2MB high density or 360KB double density or combination 3 5 inch 5 25 inch diskette drive Specifications A 3 Hard disk drives Otherdevices Keyboard SETUP Program 31 2 inch form factor hard disk drive s third height half height size or full size Half height tape drive CD ROM drive or other storage device 51 4 inch or 31 2 inch with mounting frames Detachable two position height 101 or 102 sculpted keys country dependent main typewriter keyboard numeric cursor control keypad four key cursor control
6. Main system board Mass storage Intro 1 Intro 34 1 A 3 4 Master drive 4 3 A 11 Math e finos Tntro 4 3 20 21 A MDA nckochrome display adapter Memory addresses banks SIMMs checking system clearing CMOS RAM 1 1012 8 A 2 configuration count 1 8 extended installing SIMMs 3 10 12 insufficient 5 9 10 map A 13 NetWare requirements OS 2 requirements problems 5 11 RAM Intro 1 2 1 14 1 16 3 10 A 1 relocate option 1 16 removing SIMMs size 1 14 standard RAM A AT system Intro 1 2 3 10JA 1j A 13 UNIX pala video see Video memor Messages error 5 6 9 5 12 MGA multi mode graphics adapter 1 15 Microprocessor see CPU Modem Tntro 2 1 6 Monitor assigning type brightness cables color 5 connecting power cord 1 5 5 6 power requirements 15 power ead 5 5 6 problems 5 5 5 5 turning on and off 1 7 VGA port intro 15 ie de Mouse cable 1 4 etd driver 1 4 5 5 port Intro T T 4 1 6 A 3 problems PS 2 compatible specifications MS DOS 1 89 Multifrequency monitor N NetWare memory requirements Network Num Lock 1 15 5 5 Numeric coprocessor Intro 4 3 20 21 keypad 1 15 p 5 55 0 On line support Intro 6 Operating procedures Index 5 Operating syste Port on ee compatibili parallel Intro 1 diskette 1 7 RS 232C 1
7. 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 Beim Anschlu des Computers an die Netzversorgung mu sichergestellt werden daB die Gebaudeinstallation mit einem 16 A Uberstromschutzschalter abgesichert ist ili Importantes instructions de securite 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 Debrancher l ordinateur avant de le nettoyer N utiliser chiffon chiffon humide Veiller a ne pas renverser de liquides sur l appareil Ne pas placer l ordinateur sur une surface instable ni pres d une source de chaleur Ne pas bloquer ni couvrir les orifices d aeration de l appareil Ne pas introduire d objets dans les ouvertures Utiliser seulement le type de source d alimentation electrique indiqu sur l tiquette 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 photo
8. remove them before you install the drive Follow these steps l On your drive there may be a plastic guiderail and metal grounding plate attached to one of the mounting frames If so remove the screws securing them to the mounting frame and remove the guiderail and grounding plate plastic guiderail Z metal 4 EE ae CVS Oy aes s a e e m mounting frames 2 Then remove the two screws securing each mounting frame to the drive and remove the frames Installing and Removing Drives 4 5 Installing a Drive in the Front Internal Drive Bay Your computer may have a hard disk drive already installed in the front internal drive bay If not you can install a half height 3 5 inch hard disk drive in this bay Note You need to know the drive parameters if the hard disk drive auto sensing feature in SETUP is unable to correctly identify your drive See the documentation that came with your drive for this information Follow these steps to install the drive in your computer 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 two on each side that came with it 4 4 Installing and Removing Driv
9. saves the changesyou have made and restarts your computer F5 From the exit menu restores the factory default values for all SETUP options F6 From the exit menu leavesthe SETUP program without saving any changes Esc Displays the exit menu Whenever you are in SETUP the bottom of the screen lists the keys you can press to perform specific functions Setting Up Your System 1 11 Displaying System Information SETUP provides a system information screen which lists the following Processor type Ll Coprocessor type if one is installed Reserved memory LBIOS version number O Addresses for video mode serial ports and printer ports To see this information press F2 from either of the SETUP screens Press any key to return to the SETUP screen Setting the Date and Time The real time clock in your computer continuously tracks the date and time even when the computer is turned off Once you set the date and time using SETUP you should not need to change them unless you adjust the time for daylight savings or a different time zone The computer automatically changes the date for leap years Use T y lt or gt to move the cursor to the value you want to change Then press or until you see the value you want Setting the Diskette Drive s On your system diskette drive A is the 3 5 inch high density drive installed in the lower drive bay on your system You may also have another drive of a dif
10. 5 11 READMETXT Intro 2 1 18 keyboard option Reddine dde ILDIS num lock function 1 15 RE MEO processor speed 1 15 2 6 Relocate memory option d dedi seven g R Poet a s nes slow refresh option 1 17 eplacing cover starting Reserved memory 1 12 RESET button us display type 1 14 15 ir computer BIOS ROM Hg Resolutions video o ROM IA ROM4110 1161A Shadowing memory intro 2 S banks 3 10 Safety precautions iii iv 1 7 3 1 a a eee ES 3 19 20 l ies SCANDSK command 5 7 sa E P Screen colors 3 18 ae SITE Screen resolutions ee side o TES Slave drive 4 3 Slot cover 3 16 18 COM n connector EE proce speed 1 132 5 ee iu Eyes Slow refresh option 1 17 A 2 Speaker A 3 interface Specifications A 1 16 reassigning T Speed see Processor speed SP Speed indicator ligne L825 auto sensing feature 1 13 d a command or program changing processor speed 1 15 2 6 ar Support Intro 5 6 changing values chipset feature control option 1 16 N GARS KGA date and ti me 1 12 Index 7 Switches DIP 5 1 y voltage selector 1 2 3 System BIOS Intro 2 5 1 2 A 1 board 3 5 3 3 10 4 5 booting checking memory configuration 5 1 2 identifying 5 1 memory Intro 1 2 startup In ormation 5 2 System options auto sensing feature cache chip set feature control 1 16 1 15 ISA 1 wait state 1 17 keyboard 1 1
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12. Landing Write Drive Type size MB Cylinders Heads Track Zone Precomp Name 1 81 903 4 46 903 0 CP30084E 2 116 762 8 39 762 0 CP30104H 3 102 1024 12 17 1024 0 ST3123A 4 62 940 8 17 615 300 5 46 940 6 17 940 512 6 162 903 8 46 903 0 CP30174E 7 163 332 16 63 332 0 CP30174 8 204 1024 12 34 1024 0 SI3243A 9 112 900 15 17 901 0 10 325 768 14 62 768 0 SI3390A 1 504 1024 16 63 1024 0 SI3655A 12 49 855 7 17 855 1 13 162 1010 6 55 1010 0 AC1170 14 244 1010 9 55 1010 0 AC2250 16 325 1010 12 55 1010 0 AC2340 17 202 989 12 35 989 0 AC1210 18 203 685 16 38 685 0 CFS210A 19 62 1024 7 17 1023 512 20 30 733 5 17 732 300 21 122 919 16 17 919 0 ELS127A 22 30 733 5 17 733 300 23 162 1011 15 22 1011 0 ELS170A 24 234 723 13 51 723 0 LPS240A 25 240 895 10 55 895 0 CP30254 26 327 665 16 63 665 0 CP30344 A 8 Specifications Hard disk drive types continued Sectors Landing Write Drive Type Size MB Cylinders Heads Track Zone Precomp Name 27 515 1048 16 63 1048 0 CFA540A AC 2540 28 406 826 16 63 826 0 CFS420A 29 125 1002 8 32 1002 0 7131A 30 234 967 16 31 967 0 7245A 31 329 790 15 57 790 0 7345A 32 40 809 6 17 809 128 33 48 830 7 17 830 0 34 68 830 10 17 830 0 35 42 1024 5 17 1024 0 36 68 1024 8 17 1024 0 37 40 615 8 17 615 128 38 104 1024 8 26 1024 0 39 69 925 9 17 925 0 40 76 1024 9 17 1023 0 41 114 918 15 1
13. O S T in the Windows Program Manager Installing the Program in FocalPoint To Setup KGB CIA World Factbook in FocalPoint please follow the instruction given below Single click on the SETUP button on the right side of the FocalPoint screen this will activate FocalPoint SETUP 2 Single click on the KGB CIA World Factbook icon 3 In the Command Line type C KGBCIAMOST EXE KGBCIA INI 4 Click on the Icon button in the File Name area type C KGBCIA MOST EXE then click on the OK button Click on the OK button one more time to go back to FocalPoint main menu screen To deactivate FocalPoint SETUP single click on the SETUP button again This will complete the KGB CIA Setup process in FocalPoint en Loading the Program in FocalPoint To load the KGB CIA World Factbook M O S T Windows software from FocalPoint single click on the KGB CIA World Factbook program icon Update This update revises the Read This First booklet that came with your computer In addition to the multimedia software listed in that booklet your computer also comes with these multimedia programs Ll Interplay Battle Chess game software on CD Technical support 714 553 6678 Fax 714 252 2820 BBS 714 252 2822 O Paramount Interactive Lenny s MusicToons game software on CD Technical support 415 813 8030 Fax 415 813 8045 This update tells you how to use Microsoft Windows to install these programs on your computer s
14. Rearlnternal Drive Bay Follow these steps to remove a drive from the rear internal drive bay l Remove the drive ribbon cable and power cable from the back of each drive in the rear internal bay 2 If you will be removing your only IDE hard disk drive disconnect the hard disk drive ribbon cable from its connector on the main system board Installing and Removing Drives 4 17 l Remove the four screws securing the drive bay bracket to the computer s back panel Then slide the bracket out of the computer 4 Remove the four screws securing the drive to the bracket and slide the drive out of the bracket 4 18 Installing and Removing Drives 5 Replace the bracket inside the computer as shown below and secure it to the back panel with the four screws you removed earlier 6 If there is another drive installed in the rear internal drive bay follow the instructions on page 4 16 to reconnect the drive and power cables to the drive 7 When you are finished installing or removing drives replace the computer s cover described in Chapter 3 and see the next section for post installation instructions Post installation Procedures After you install or remove your drive s and replace the cover on your computer you need to run SETUP to define your new drive configuration See Chapter 1 for instructions Installing and Removing Drives 4 19 4 20 Installing and Removing Drives Chapter 5 Troubles
15. See also Parallel Shadow RAM The function that copies the system BIOS and video BIOS from ROM into RAM to speed up performance SIMM See Memory Module VGA SVGA Video Graphics Array Super Video Graphics Array A high resolution 640 x 480 display adapter standard Write protect To prevent a diskette from being overwritten When a diskette is write protected you cannot erase change or record over its contents 4 Glossary Index A AC power inlet 1 5 1 7 Addresses memory A 14 15 Analog connector Application programs compatibility A 6 copy protected display problems exiting installing problems 5 9 10 requiring slow speed 1 15 2 5 stopping 2 3 timing requirements Auto sensing feature A 2 AUTOEXEC BAT file 5 2 B Back panel grounding yourself 3 19 20 ports 1 3 4 removing cover 3 2 serial number location 5 2 Battery 1 10 3 8 5 12 A 2 BIOS Intro 1 2 Booting system 1 1 Bracket internal and external drive bay 3 5 Button diskette release 2 2 3 power C Cable additional Y type 4 7 drive see Diskette drive or Hard disk drive parallel device power supply 4 7 84 1 1 12 Peed printer serial device 1 6 Cache memory internal 1 16 A 1 CD ROM CGA color graphics adapter 1 15 Checking system memor Clock real time CMOS RAM 1 10 3 8 A 2 Color monitor 1 15 Colors supported 3 18
16. Selectsthe system board battery 3 4 DischargesCMOSmemory thisresetsthe SETUP valuesto their factory defaults J16 1 2 Enablesthe IDEhard disk drive controller 2 3 Disablesthe IDEhard disk drive controller Factory setting MSDOS to automatically reassign parallel and serial ports Built in VGA jumper settings Built in VGA J1 J2 Enable 1 2 1 2 Disable Off Off Factory setting Note To use an external display adapter in an expansion slot you must disable the built in VGA adapter Setting the Jumpers Follow these steps to change jumper settings l Refer to the illustration on page 3 6 to locate the jumpers 2 If the jumper you need to change is blocked by any option cards installed in your computer you need to remove them to access the jumpers See page 3 18 3 8 Installing and Removing Options 3 A jumper s setting is determined by where the jumper is placed on the pins Use the following table to identify the pin settings for 2 pin 3 pin and 4 pin jumpers To identify pin 1 look at the system board under the jumper a triangle is traced on the board at pin 1 Setting jumpers Jumper type Position 2 pin 3 pin 4 pin To move a jumper from one position to another use your fingers 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 jumpe
17. hard disk drive and how to create buttons for them in the EPSON FocalPoint Windows environment program See your Read This First booklet your Windows documentation and the on line help utilities for in depth information on using Windows and FocalPoint For information on using Battle Chess and Lenny s MusicToons see the program s README file or on line help utility or contact the manufacturer at the numbers listed above Installing Battle Chess To install Battle Chess using Windows follow these steps l Start the Windows Program Manager 2 Insert the Battle Chess CD into the CD ROM drive Then wait for the green light on the CD ROM drive to light up 3 From the File menu select Run 4 3i 10 Then select Browse In the Drives dialog box select drive D to specify your CD ROM drive In the Directories box select the MPCCHESS directory In the File Name box select setup exe Then select OK You see the Battle Chess installation screen Follow the instructions on the screen to accept the suggested directory and select Continue The installation program copies the files from the CD to your hard disk drive and creates the Battle Chess group and program icon in Windows When the installation is complete you see a confirmation message Select OK to continue Your computer automatically starts Battle Chess Make sure you hear the sound the program produces and can select items on the screen to test it
18. memory is useful for running graphics intensive applications or for supporting high resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 in 16 colors interlaced on your monitor See Appendix A for a table identifying supported colors and resolutions for each amount of video memory Installing the Video Chips You need to install four video DRAM DIP chips to upgrade the memory For the memory to work properly you must install one chip in each empty video memory socket on the system board Note that your video memory sockets may not look exactly like the ones in the illustrations If you are not sure how to install video memory chips contact the EPSON Connection 3 18 Installing and Removing Options Follow these steps to install video memory l Locate the video memory chip sockets on the main system board shown on page 3 6 2 If there is an option card in your way remove it See page 3 18 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 Remove the memory chips from their package and inspect each one The pins should point inward at slightly less than a 90 angle If any pins are not in this position use your fingers or small tweezers to gently align them with the others Be careful the pins are fragile and can break easily 4 Pos
19. obtain drivers for additional applications call the EPSON Connection or access the Epson America Forum on CompuServe 2 Introduction Optional Equipment You can easily upgrade your computer by installing additional memory and a wide variety of options as described in Chapters 3 and 4 Memory By adding 1MB or 4MB SIMMs single inline memory modules to the main system board you can expand the computer s memory up to 16MB Video Memory Your system came with at least 512KB of video memory If your system came with 512KB you can increase it to 1024KB IMB which allows you to use higher resolutions with more colors Microprocessor Your system supports one of the following microprocessors C8 6SLC 33 D486SLC2 50 Drives Your system can hold up to seven mass storage devices including hard disk drives diskette drives tape drive s a CD ROM drive or optical drive s As your storage needs expand you can install additional drives Introduction 3 Math Coprocessor You may want to install an optional math coprocessor which allows your computer to perform mathematical calculations and process graphics more quickly How to Use This Manual This manual contains the information you need to get the best results from your computer You do not have to read everything check the following chapter summaries Chapter 1 provides simple instructions for setting up your system turning it on and off and conn
20. telephone number 614 529 1611 or your local CompuServe access number If you are already a CompuServe member simply type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America Forum 6 Introduction Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System This chapter briefly describes how to set up your computer It includes the following information DLUnpacking your computer O Setting the voltage selector switch O Connecting the computer components O Turning the computer on and off Running the SETUP program OPost SETUP procedures Unpacking Your Computer When you unpack your system components make sure you have these items mouse manual diskettes Setting Up Your System 1 1 If you purchased any optional equipment that goes inside the computer such as option cards memory modules a hard disk drive or a diskette drive you should install these devices before you connect your computer See Chapters 3 and 4 for instructions Setting the Voltage Selector Switch Your system is powered by a 200 Watt power supply The power supply voltage is controlled by a voltage selector switch on the computer s back panel You can set this switch to 110 VAC or 220 VAC EPSON ships the computer with the voltage selector switch set to 110 VAC This setting is appropriate for line source voltages between 100 and 120 VAC and is generally the appropriate setting to select if you plan to
21. touch the coprocessor Then remain as stationary as possible while you install it Do not touch the pins on the coprocessor handle it only by the edges 3 20 Installing and Removing Options If there is an option card in the way remove it See page 3 18 for instructions If necessary disconnect any drive ribbon cables to move them out of your way See Chapter 4 Remove the processor from its package and inspect it If the pins appear bent or crooked do not install the coprocessor You may need to replace it Position the coprocessor chip over the socket aligning the notched edge of the chip marked with a dot with the bevelled corner in the socket as shown below Then gently push the coprocessor straight into the socket pressing evenly and firmly on all sides dot bevelled comer fi Caution If you install the chip in the wrong orientation you may damage the chip and void your warranty Replace any option cards you removed See page 3 15 for instructions Replace any drive ribbon cables you disconnected Then replace the computer s cover Installing and Removing Options 3 21 Post installation Procedures After you install or remove options such as memory modules or a microprocessor you must run SETUP to update the computer s configuration See Chapter 1 for instructions Additionally you may need to add some commands to your configuration files See your operating system manua
22. 080 09F DMA page register 74LS612 0A0 OBF Interrupt controller 2 8259 0C0 0DF DMA controller 2 8237 OF0 Clearmath coprocessor OF1 Reset math coprocessor OF8 OFF Math coprocessor 1FO 1F8 Hard disk 200 207 Game l O 278 27F Parallel printer port 2 2B0 2DF Alternate enhanced graphicsadapter 2E1 GPIB adapter 0 2E2 2E3 Data acquisition adapter 0 2F8 2FF Serial port 2 300 31 F Prototype card 360 363 PC network low address 368 368 PC network high address 378 37F Parallel printer port 1 380 38F SDLC bisynchronous 1 A 14 Specifications System I O addressmap continued Hex address Assigned device 390 393 Cluster 3A0 3AF SDLC bisynchronous 2 3B0 3BF Monochrome display and printerport 3CO 3CF Enhanced graphicsadapter 3DO 3DF Color graphics monitor adapter 3F0 3F7 Diskette drive controller 3F8 3FF Serial port 1 6E2 6E3 Data acquisition adapter 1 790 793 Cluester adapter 1 AE2 AE3 Data acquisition adapter2 B90 893 Cluster adapter2 EE2 EE3 Data acquisition adapter3 1390 1393 Cluster adapter3 22E1 GPIB adapter 1 2390 2393 Cluster adapter 4 42E1 GPIB adapter 2 63E1 GPIB adapter 3 82E1 GPIB adapter 4 A2E1 GPIB adapter5 C2E1 GPIB adapter6 E2E1 GPIB adapter 7 Specifications A 15 Connector Pin Assignments
23. 5 memory reocation 1 16 NumLock on at boot 1 15 shadow RAM 1 16 slow refresh 1 16 T Tape drive ntro 34 1 4 10JA 4 Technical support Intro 5 6 Time setting 1 8 TP Timing requirements application programs Troubleshooting 5 1 12 True Color support Intro 1 Turning off computer Turning on computer 1 7 U UNIX memory requirements 5 10 User defined hard disk drives 1 14 V VGA built in settings 3 8 controller port utilities Video BIOS Intro 1 2 card jumpers controller display options 1 14 DRAM chips 3 17 20 A 1 drivers jumper settings on card 5 6 local bus Intro 1 2 A 2 resolutions ROM 1 16 Video memory adding 3 18 20 chips 3 18 19 location 3 5 ROM shadowing 1 16 sockets 3 19 supported resolutions A 7 type 3 18 A 1 Voltage selector switch 1 2 3 W Wait state ISA Weight computer A 4 Width computer A 4 Windows Work environment 2 1 2 Write protection Y Y cables Z Zero wait state 1 17 8 Index Epson America USA Epson America Inc 20770 Madrona Avenue Torrance CA 90509 2842 Tel 3 10 782 0770 Fax 310 782 5051 EPSON Connection Tel 800 922 8911 in U S 800 GO EPSON in Canada EPSON Direct P O Box 2858 20770 Madrona Avenue Torrance CA 90509 1111 Tel 800 374 7300 Technical support and sales 310 782 5478 Sales Fax 310 782 4455
24. 7 917 0 42 124 1001 15 17 1001 0 ST3145A 43 136 823 10 34 822 0 44 Auto detect 1 45 Auto detect 2 46 User defined 1 47 User defined 2 Actual formatted size may be slightly different from size on drive label you cannot change thisvalue Specifications A 9 Drive Option Information Hard disk drive options for 1 inch IDE drives Parameters Conner Quantum Western Digital LLI I LLI E E t t S 8 3 8 85 S S co ele o o o o QoS Los I x O 3 LO T N N e e e e e 0j o Es n da TL Al N o o Q n n LL Lu b a o o Q O O O o lololol 5 lt lt Formatted 65 100 lo 250 40 Jao sxo i 26 Imo jsf 3 capacity VB Sze wich 4x1 4x1 4x1 4x1 4x1 4x1 4x1 4x1 4x1 35x1 35x1 35x1 height in Weight b 13 13 hs h2 12 fate 110 jos 106 lin 142 1112 Oylinders 1806 1524 1800 1806 2116 288 2805 1506 1818 23 23 23 Disks 1 2 2 2 gt pr 5 2 1 2 2 Heads 2 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 3 4 M 46 3 46 62 63 96 63400 72 114 54 4487 5695 56 5696 Rotational l3 las 4542 4500 300 4500 2083 4900 xm acoo am speed RPM Buffer size KB 32 32 32 64 amp 2 2 25 amp 64 128 Aesgesek far lu de uw he hzo lho lala a ime rre Encoding RL RL RL RL LE LE LE LE LL LE LL LL d RUAT R47 RAT RUA 75 4y i REIT RLAT RAT R17 15 Power dsspaion 37W 39W 3 wW asw 37W 512W 57W 40W 49W 52W 52W 52W seek Logical param
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26. EPSON User s Guide Printed on 50 recycled paper with 10 post consumer content The KGB CIA World Factbook CD ROM game included with your system is an newer version of this game then the one installed on your computer s hard disk drive To install this game correctly in Windows please follow the instructions given below Removing the Existing KGB CIA World Factbook from the Hard Drive Exit to Windows Program Manager by clicking on the EXIT button on the right side of the FocalPoint screen 2 From The Program Manager window open the FILE menu and select EXIT WINDOWS 3 At the C gt prompt type the following Deltree CAKGBCIA then press Enter 4 Press Y then press Enter to answer the question Delete directory kgbcia and all its subdirectories yn 5 Reboot you computer Reinstalling KGB CIA World Factbook Exit to Windows Program Manager by clicking on the EXIT button on the right side of the FocalPoint screen 2 Place the KGB CIA disk into the CD ROM drive 3 From The Program Manager window open the FILE menu and select RUN option 4 5 p In the Command Line type D SETUP and press Enter The installation will begin You will be asked on which drive and directory you want the software installed To choose the default setting press Enter or click Continue 6 The Necessary files will now be installed onto your hard drive When the installation process is done correctly you will see a new group called M
27. SETUP lets you verify or change the following Current date and time O Type of diskette drive s and hard disk drive s System memory LWideo display type Keyboard options Processor speed CInternal cache function Shadow options Processor chip features SETUP is stored in the computers ROM BIOS so you can run it any time The configuration information resides in an area of memory called CMOS RAM A battery backs up this memory so it is not erased when you turn off or reset the computer Starting the SETUP Program You can run SETUP whenever you turn on or reset your computer After performing power on diagnostics your computer displays the following prompt Press F2 to run the setup utility 1 10 Setting Up Your System To start SETUP press F2 If the system detects an error in its configuration when you turn it on you will see the following message Press the Fl key to continue F2 to run the setup utility If you see this message press F2 to run SETUP to correct your configuration The table below lists the keys you can use to perform SETUP operations SETUP function keys Key Function Tle gt Moves the cursor to the next or previous modifiable option hee Changesthe valuesin the field PgDn PgUp Displays the next or the previousmenu F1 Displaysa help screen describing the option currently selected F2 Displays the system information screen F4 From the exit menu
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30. Then select Exit from the File menu to exit the program Adding Battle Chess to FocalPoint To add a program button for Battle Chess in the FocalPoint program follow these steps L 2 Start FocalPoint and select the Games program group Go to page 2 of the Games group Select the Setup control button with the wrench icon on the right side of the screen The Setup bar appears on the left side of the screen and empty program buttons appear in the program icon selection screen in the middle Select one of the empty program buttons You see the Button Properties dialog box 10 11 In the Title field type Battle Chess Move the cursor to the Command Line field and select the Find Programbutton In the Drives box select drive D In the Directories box select the MPCCHESS directory In the File Name box select mpcchess exe Then select OK You see the Button Properties dialog box FocalPoint Setup automatically fills in the Working Directory box and selects the Battle Chess icon Select OK Select the Setup control button again to exit FocalPoint Setup Now Battle Chess is installed in Windows and in FocalPoint Installing Lenny s Music Toons To install Lenny s MusicToons using Windows follow these steps l Start the Windows Program Manager Insert the Lenny s MusicToons CD into the CD ROM drive Then wait a few seconds for the CD to initialize From the File menu select Run Then selec
31. access the drive bays Once you have installed the drive replace any option cards you removed See Chapter 3 for instructions Follow the appropriate instructions in this chapter to install and remove drives O Set the IDE hard disk drive jumpers CRemove mounting frames O Install a drive in the front internal drive bay O Remove a drive from the front internal drive bay O Install a drive in an external drive bay O Remove a drive from an external drive bay O Install a drive in the rear internal drive bay O Remove a drive from the rear internal drive bay Perform post installation procedures Be sure to consult the documentation that came with your drive for additional information Setting the IDE Hard Disk Drive Jumpers Most hard disk drives have jumpers that identify whether the drive is a primary master or secondary slave drive when you have more than one drive installed The primary drive loads the operating system into memory when you turn on or reset the computer 4 2 Installing and Removing Drives If you are installing the first hard disk drive in your computer you don t need to change these jumper settings If you are installing a second hard disk drive see the table labeled IDE hard disk drive jumper settings in Appendix A for the correct jumper settings Removing Mounting Frames If you are installing a drive in a 31 2inch wide drive bay and there are mounting frames attached to the drive you must
32. an MS DOS or application program command that you want to stop try one of the following OPress Pause O Hold down Ctrl and press C LHold down Ctrl and press Break Using Your Computer 2 3 If these methods do not work you may need to reset the computer as described below Do not turn off the computer to exit a program or stop a command unless you have to because the computer erases 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 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 normally If you reset the computer without properly exiting a program you may lose data To reset the computer the operating system must be either on the hard disk or on a diskette in drive A so if you do not have a hard disk insert the system diskette in drive A If you are using MS DOS you can hold down Ctrl and Alt and press Del The screen displays nothing for a moment and then the computer reloads your operating system You can also press the RESET button located on the front side of your
33. ble mouse insert the connector into the port marked MOUSE Caution Although the connectors and ports for the mouse and keyboard are physically identical they cannot be used interchangeably Be sure to plug the mouse connector into the MOUBE port or you may damage your system You must install a mouse driver if your system has not been preconfigured See your mouse manual for instructions If you are using Windows the installation program automatically loads a mouse driver for Windows applications 1 4 Setting Up Your System Connecting a Monitor If you have a VGA or SVGA monitor or a multifrequency monitor with an analog connector follow these steps to connect it to the computer s built in VGA port L 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 the power source On some monitors the monitor cable is permanently attached If your monitor does not have an attached cable connect the cable to it now 2 Insert the monitor connector into the VGAport on the computer 3 If the connector has retaining screws tighten them 4 Plug the monitor s power cable into the power inlet on the back of the monitor Plug the other end of the power cable into a grounded electrical outlet or into the power outlet on the back of the computer Caution Before you plug the monitor s power cable into the back
34. change the initial settings of the num lock function see Setting Keyboard Options in Chapter 1 Mouse Problems Your mouse isn t working properly or you see an auxiliary device error message Make sure the mouse cable is securely connected to the MOUSE port and not the K Bport Also make sure you installed the mouse driver correctly if necessary See the documentation that came with your mouse and Chapter 1 for instructions The Windows installation program automatically installs a mouse driver for Windows applications Monitor Problems There is no display on the screen Check that the monitor s power switch is on and that its power light is lit The power light is on but you still do not see anything on the screen 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 Troubleshooting 5 5 If you installed a display adapter card make sure your monitor and display adapter match Also check to see if the card s switches or jumpers and the jumpers on the system board are set properly See Chapter 3 for system board jumper information 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 The powerswitch is on but the powerlight is not
35. computer to reset it 2 4 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 If you do not have a hard disk insert the system diskette in drive A Then turn on the computer Changing the Processor Speed Your computer s processor can operate at two speeds fast or slow 8 MHz The slow speed is available to provide compatibility with older application programs When your computer is operating at fast speed the SPEED light on the front panel is on When the computer is operating at slow speed the light is off You should use fast speed for almost everything you do because your programs will work faster However certain application programs have specific timing requirements and can run only at the slower speed See your application software manual to determine if this is the case Some copy protected programs require the computer to run at slow speed while accessing the program on a diskette These programs also usually require you to leave a key disk the diskette that contains the copy protection in the diskette drive You can change the processor speed temporarily by entering one of the following commands from the numeric keypad on your keyboard O To select slow speed press Ctrl Alt Hold down the Ctrl key and the Alt key simultaneously and then pres
36. copies ou un systeme de controle de ventilation avec commutation marche arr t automatique S assurer que le cordon d alimentation de l ordinateur n est pas abim ni effiloch Dans le cas ot on utilise un cordon de rallonge avec l ordinateur s assurer que l intensit en amperes requise pour tous les appareils branches sur ce cordon ne soit pas sup rieure a la capacit du cordon S assurer aussi que cette intenst ne d passe jamais la somme de 15 amperes pour l ensemble des appareils Sauf dans les cas sp cifiques expliqu s dans ce manuel de l usager ne pas essayer d entretenir ou de reparer l ordinateur soi m me Debrancher l ordinateur et contacter un technicien qualifi dans les circonstances suivantes Si le cordon ou la prise sont abimes si un liquide a p n tr 4 l int rieur de l appareil si on a laiss tomber l appareil ou si le boitier est endommag sil ordinateur ne fonctionne pas normalement ou fonctionne d une mani re tr s diff rente de l ordinaire N ajuster que les commandes d crites dans les directives Pour utiliser l ordinateur en Allemagne il est n cessaire que le b timent soit munid un disjoncteur de 16 amperes pour prot ger l ordinateur contre les courts circuits et le survoltage Contents Introduction Video Memory a saans sacara Sa ia ieia aa Microprocessor sesa ie we e aa a e aa a aa i y a luc TCI Ga a cares Cael ee A E R Math Coprocessor eee How t
37. correctly You may have installed a SIMM incorrectly If the system doesn t detect memory it won t start Check that your SIMM s are securely installed in their sockets Troubleshooting 5 3 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 If that doesn t work press the RESET button You may have installed memory using SIMMs that work at the wrong speed You can try using the SETUP program to insert a wait state see Chapter 1 or you can install the correct SIMMs see Chapter 3 Your system may have overheated because its physical environment is too warm Allow the system to cool and relocate it if necessary You reset the computer but it still does not respond Try turning the computer off wait 20 seconds and turn it on again Keyboard Problems The screen displaysa 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 be used interchangeably Nothing happens when you type on the keyboard See The Computer Does Not Respond above 5 4 Troubleshooting 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 NumLock to turn off the function If you want to
38. crews securing the drive to the drive bay There are two screws on each side of the drive 4 8 Installing and Removing Drives 3 Slide the drive out the back of the bay 4 If you removed your only IDE hard disk drive remove the hard disk drive ribbon cable from its connector on the main system board 5 If you have finished installing or removing drives replace the computer s cover described in Chapter 3 and see page 4 19 for post installation instructions Installing a Drive in a n Edema Drive Bay Follow these steps to install a drive in an externally accessible drive bay l Remove the slot cover from the drive bay you are going to use Reach through the back of the bay and push the slot cover out the front of the bay 2 Position the drive so its drive and power connectors face the back of the computer Installing and Removing Drives 4 9 3 Slide the drive into the front of the bay and secure it to the bay using the four screws two on each side that came with the drive 4 Connect the appropriate drive ribbon cable to the drive If you are installing an IDE hard disk drive see page 4 5 for instructions on connecting the ribbon cable to the main system board if necessary and the drive If you are installing a diskette or tape drive use the appropriate connector on the diskette drive ribbon cable If your drive has a header connector be sure to al
39. e with access speed of 70ns or faster 128KB Phoenix system BIOS video BIOS and SETUP code located in EPROM on main system board At least 512KB DRAM on main system board expandable to 1024KB 1MB using four 4 x 4 x 256 DIP type DRAM chips Supports shadowing of system and video BIOS ROM into RAM Supports relocation of 128KB of memory from A0000h to BFFFFh 1KB of internal cache Support for Cyrix 83S87 33 or 83S87 25 Specifications A 1 Clock calendar Controllers Video Diskette Hard disk Interfaces Monitor Parallel Serial Real time clock calendar and 114 bytes of CMOS RAM socketed on main system board with built in rechargeable NiCad battery backup Cirrus Logic GD5424 high speed super VGA local bus controller provides resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 in 16 colors interlaced with IMB of video RAM Controller on main system board supports two diskette drives or one diskette drive and one tape drive IDE interface on main system board supports up to two IDE hard disk drives with built in controller BIOS provides hard disk auto sensing function VGA interface for fixed or multi frequency monitor built into system board 15 pin D shell connector One standard S bit parallel bidirectional interface built into main system board 25 pin D shell connector Two RS 232C programmable asynchronous interfaces built into main system board 9 pin D shell connectors A 2 Specifications
40. e cursor to the Command Line field and select the Find Programbutton In the Drives box select drive D In the File Name box select lenny exe Then select OK 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 You see the Button Properties dialog box FocalPoint Setup automatically fills in the Working Directory box and selects the Lenny s MusicToons icon Select OK Repeat steps 4 through 10 to create the Sound Test button substituting the following information O In the Title field type Sound Test O In the File Name box select lensnoop exe Repeat steps 4 through 6 again to create the Read Me button substituting Lenny s Read Me in the Title field In the Drives box select drive C In the Directories box select the windows directory In the File Name box select notepad exe Then select OK You see the Button Properties dialog box Move the cursor to the end of the command in the Command Line field and type c lenny readme doc Now select the icon shown in the Icon box In the dialog box select the following Drive e Directory windows File Name exe Then select the file notepad exe when the exe files are listed Select OK Select the Setup control button again to exit FocalPoint Setup Now all the components of Lenny s MusicToons are installed in Windows and in FocalPoint EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation FocalPoint is a trademark o
41. e option card instructions 3 16 Installing and Removing Options 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 Once the connectors reach the slot push the card in firmly but carefully to insert it fully You should feel it fit into place If the card does not go in smoothly do not force it pull it all the way out and try again Secure the end of the card to the computer with the retaining screw Installing and Removing Options 3 17 Removing an Option Card You may need to remove an option card to access components on the main system board to change a jumper setting for example You may also want to remove a card if you no longer need it Refer to the illustration on page 3 17 and follow these steps l Remove the retaining screw securing the option card to the computer Then pull the card straight out of the slot 2 Set the card aside with the component side facing up 3 If you are not installing another option card replace the option slot cover and retaining screw Adding Video Memory Your computer comes with at least 512KB of video memory If you have 512KB of video memory you can increase it to 1MB by installing four video DRAM DIP dual inline package chips The chips must be 20 pin 256KB 80ns or 80ns Additional video
42. ecting peripheral devices such as the monitor and printer It also describes running the SETUP program to define your computer s configuration Chapter 2 covers general operating procedures such as using diskettes resetting the computer and changing the processor speed Chapter 3 describes how to remove and replace the computer s cover change jumper settings and install optional equipment such as option cards and memory modules Chapter 4 explains how to install and remove disk drives Chapter 5 contains troubleshooting tips Appendix A lists the specifications of your computer At the end of this manual you ll find a Glossary an Index and a list of international marketing locations 4 Introduction 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 also provides support services through the EPSON Connection In the United States dial 800 922 8911 In Canada dial 800 GO EPSON Call the EPSON Connection for the following O Technical assistance with the installation configuration and operation of EPSON products O Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Service Center Customer Relations O EPSON technical information library fax service O Product literature on current and new products You can purchase accessories manuals or parts for EP
43. er s cover to install any of the options described in this chapter or to install or remove a disk drive as described in Chapter 4 Follow these steps l Turn off the computer and then any peripheral devices including the monitor and printer 2 Disconnect the computer s 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 Turn the computer around so the back panel is facing you 4 Remove the six screws securing the back panel 3 2 Installing and Removing Options 5 Grasp the sides of the cover and pull it straight back until it clears the computer frontbezel flange 6 Set the cover aside 7 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 Installing and Removing Options 3 3 Replacing the Cover When you are ready to replace the computer s cover follow these steps l Make sure all the internal components are installed properly 2 Check all ribbon cable connections especially those that might have been loosened during your work 3 Make sure all ribbon cabl
44. es If you already have one IDE hard disk drive installed skip to step 7 If you just installed your first IDE hard disk drive you need to connect the hard disk drive ribbon cable to the main system board Locate the ribbon cable shown below it came in the box with your computer system board hard disk drive connectors connector ELE red wire The ribbon cable has a red wire running down one side a system board connector at one end and two drive connectors near the other end Locate the hard disk drive connector on the system board as shown below red wire ULL hard disk drive connector Installing and Removing Drives 4 5 Position the drive cable over the system board connector so that the side with the red wire is closest to the pin identification markings 1 and 2 printed on the system board Make sure the holes in the ribbon cable connector fit over the pins in the system board connector then push in the ribbon cable connector Caution If you do not correctly align the holes with the pins you could severely damage your system board when you push in the ribbon cable connector Now locate the side of the hard drive connector that contains pin 1 The number 1
45. es are out of the way so they do not catch on the cover 4 Slide the cover forward until the flange at the front of the cover slides between the front bezel and the chassis of the computer See the illustration on page 3 3 5 Replace the six cover retaining screws 6 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 3 4 Installing and Removing Options 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 video option memory card coprocessor sockets micos connector system board socket processor board 4 rear internal SMM drive ba internal and sockets y power external drive bays supply Installing and Removing Options 3 5 The illustration below shows the main system board inside your computer Use this illustration to locate jumpers SIMM sockets video memory chip sockets and the CPU socket jumpers J1 J2 J3 i nea jumpers J6 J4 J5 jumpers J10 J7 J8 J9 J14 J12 S sockets video P memory N 588 ES Ee jumpers J1p J14 J16 iy 3 3 6 Installing a
46. eted its diagnostics MS DOS prompts you to verify the correct date and time If they are correct press Enter Otherwise enter the current date and time 1 8 Setting Up Your System If your system is configured to automatically start Microsoft Windows or a word processing program or has a different operating system you will see the first menu or screen of that program displayed at this point If your system is not configured to start like this you will see the MS DOS operating prompt such as C V or A gt each time you turn on the computer Follow the instructions in the Running the SETUP Program section to configure your system using the SETUP program Turning Off the Computer Whenever you turn off your system follow these steps l Save your data and exit any application program you are using 2 Check the hard disk drive light and the diskette drive light s to make sure they are not on Do not turn off the computer if a drive light is on because you can damage the drive or lose data 3 Remove any diskette s from the diskette drive s 4 Press the power button to turn off the computer and then turn off the monitor printer and any other peripheral devices Setting Up Your System 1 9 Running the SETUP Program Be sure to run SETUP the first time you use your computer so you can make sure it is configured correctly You also may need to run SETUP again if you change your configuration
47. eters Olies 7e2 l ls 1011 728 1010 1000 1010 Heads 4 8 8 10 16 16 16 15 18 6 9 12 Precorrp zone 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 none none 1011 1011 1011 Landingzone 98 762 Ja les les 1048 1048 1011 728 1011 1011 1011 Sectors 46 2 46 55 e e e o 51 55 55 5 Select 1 or none for the precomp value If neither of these optionsare available select the maximum available precomp value A 10 Specifications IDEhard disk drive jumper settings Model number Single drive Master drive Slave drive Conner CP30084E C D jumpered C D jumpered No jumpers Conner CP30104H C D jumpered C D DSP jumpered No jumpers Conner CP30174E C D jumpered C D jumpered No jumpers Conner CP30254 C D jumpered C D jumpered No jumpers Conner CP30344 C D jumpered C D jumpered No jumpers Conner CFA540A C D jumpered C D jumpered No jumpers Quantum ELS170AT DSjumpered DS SP jumpered or No jumpers DSjumpered Quantum LPS 40AT DSjumpered SP and DSjumpered No jumpers Western Digital AC1170 No jumpers MA jumpered S jumpered Western Digital AC2250 No jumpers MA jumpered S jumpered Wesem Digital No jumpers MA jumpered S jumpered AC2340 CS cable selection can also be jumpered for any configuration When CS isused the drive is a master if pin 28 is grounded or a slave if pin 28 is not grounded DMA Assignments
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49. ferent size or capacity this is drive B Check the settings for both drives and correct them if necessary 1 12 Setting Up Your System Setting the Hard Disk Drive s Your system comes with a hard disk auto sensing feature that automatically detects the type of hard disk drive s installed in your computer See Appendix A for a list of hard disk drive types and their parameters The SETUP program allows you to view or change the parameters for your hard disk drive If you are using an older drive or a preformatted drive it may not support the auto sensing feature If the SETUP program displays drive parameters that do not match your drive you need to select a different drive type or define your own drive type or reformat the disk See Defining your own drive type below for instructions Using the auto sensing feature To allow the computer to automatically detect your hard disk drive follow these steps 1 Move the cursor to Hard Disk 1 or 2 and press or until you see AUTO DETECT 1 or AUTO DETECT 2 Select AUTO DETECT 1 for your first hard disk drive and AUTO DETECT 2 for your second hard disk drive 2 Press Esc to return to the SETUP menu and press F4 to save your settings The computer restarts and automatically detects the hard disk drive The next time you run SETUP you ll see the parameters detected by the auto sensing feature Setting Up Your System 1 13 Defining your own drive type If the paramete
50. fied 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 A 6 Specifications Video Memory and Supported Resolutions Memory Vertical Re quirements Frequencies Re solution MB Color Hz Remarks 640 x 480 512KB 256 60 72 8 bits pixel 1MB 32K 64K 60 72 16 bits pixel 1MB 16 7M 60 72 24 bits pixel True Color 800 x 600 512KB 256 56 60 72 8 bits pixel 1MB 32K 64K 56 60 72 16 bits pixel 1024 x 768 512KB 16 43 5 60 70 72 4 bits pixel 1MB 256 43 5 60 70 72 8 bits pixel 1280 x 1024 1MB 16 43 5 4 bits pixel Options Available from EPSON Many options for enhancing and supplementing this product are available from EPSON including the following Monitors Keyboards Mass storage devices Printers Operating system software Call your nearest marketing location for more information on specific options Specifications A 7 Hard Disk Drive Types Your computer comes with a hard disk auto sensing feature When you select auro perecr in SETUP the system detects the type of hard disk drive you have installed and fills in the drive information using values in the following table 1 or 2 for your hard disk type Hard disk drive types Sectors
51. hooting If you have any problems as you set up and use your computer refer to this chapter You can correct most problems by adjusting a cable connection repeating a software procedure or resetting the computer The troubleshooting suggestions in this chapter are organized in general categories such as The computer will not start Within each category a more specific problem is described with possible solutions If the suggestions here do not solve the problem contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer See Where to Get Help in the introduction of this manual for instructions Identifying Your System When you request technical assistance be ready to provide the serial 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 Troubleshooting 5 1 Use these guidelines to locate information about your system Serial number System BIOS version System configuration MS DOS version Software versions CONFIG SYS AUTOEXEC BAT Look on the back panel of the computer to find the serial number Restart your system You ll see the system BIOS version number displayed on the screen when your system performs power on diagnostics Start SETUP and select the System Summary option to see your system s configuration At the MS DOS prompt type ve
52. ics adapter CGA mode CGAS80 You installed a CGA or a multi mode graphicsadapter MGA attached to a color monitor MONO You installed a monochrome display adapteroran MGA attached to a monochrome monitor Forthese options you must change jumpers J1 and J2 on the system board to the OFF position See Chapter 3 for information on setting jumpers Setting Keyboard Options Two options in SETUP allow you to control keyboard settings The Keyboard option allows you to disable the built in keyboard connector The NumLock on at boot option determines the initial state of the Num Lock function when you turn on or reset your system When Num Lock is off the keypad controls cursor movement If Num Lock is on the keypad types numbers Select YES to set the Num Lock function on when the system starts or NO to leave it off Setting the Processor Speed The CPU Speed option sets the processor speed to fast or slow At fast speed your processor operates at its highest speed At the slow speed setting the processor operates at 8 MHz to provide compatibility with older application programs Leave the speed set to fast unless you know that your application program requires the slow setting Setting Up Your System 1 15 Cyrix Cache Option The 486SLC 33 or 486SLC2 50 microprocessor includes a 1KB internal cache Leave this option set to Enabled Setting Chip Set Feature Control Options The second screen of SETUP co
53. ign pin 1 of the drive connector with the side of the ribbon cable containing the red wire If your drive has a card edge connector align the key way in the ribbon 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 ribbon cable 4 10 Installing and Removing Drives 5 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 the ribbon cable s connector and the drive s power connector then push in the connector 6 If you have finished installing or removing drives replace the computer s cover described in Chapter 3 and see page 4 19 for post installation instructions Installing and Removing Drives 4 11 Removing a Drive From an External Drive Bay Follow these steps to remove a drive from an externally accessible drive bay 1 Disconnect the drive and power cables from the back of the drive you will remove 4 12 Installing and Removing Drives 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 3 If you are not installing an externally accessible drive in the open drive bay you need to install a drive slot cover for that bay Push the slot cover in
54. into the power inlet on the back panel of the computer WARNING To avoid an electric shock be sure to plug the cord into the computer before plugging it into the wall outlet Plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate grounded electrical outlet Turning On the Computer Before you turn on your computer be sure to read the Important Safety Instructions at the beginning of this manual Follow these steps to turn on your system L If there is a protective card in the diskette drive remove it now Turn on the monitor printer and any other peripheral devices connected to the computer If you do not have a hard disk with an operating system loaded on it insert your main operating system diskette in drive A Setting Up Your System 1 7 4 Press the power button located on the left side of the front panel as shown below hard disk accesslight power button reset button optional drive bays 7 The power indicator lights up After a few seconds the computer displays a count of its system memory and then performs its power on diagnostics This is a series of checks the computer runs each time you turn it on to make sure everything is working correctly If necessary use the controls on your monitor to adjust the brightness and contrast until you can easily see the characters on the screen 5 When the system has successfully compl
55. ition the memory chip over the first empty socket as shown below aligning the pins on the chip with the holes in the socket Make sure the small notch on the end of the chip aligns with the corresponding notch in the socket notches Installing and Removing Options 3 19 5 Gently press the chip halfway into the socket to make sure it is correctly aligned If the chip does not go in smoothly remove it and try again 6 When the chip is properly positioned push down firmly on both ends of the chip to make sure it is well seated 7 Repeat steps 4 through 6 to install the remaining chips 8 Replace any option cards you removed See page 3 18 for instructions Installing the Math Coprocessor You can enhance your system s performance for some applications by installing a math coprocessor If you have a 486SLC 33 system use a Cyrix 83S87 33 coprocessor If you have a 486SLC2 50 system use a Cyrix 83S87 25 coprocessor Note that your math coprocessor socket may not look exactly like the one in the illustration If you are not sure how to install a math coprocessor contact the EPSON Connection To install the math coprocessor follow the instructions in the manual that came with it or follow these steps Use the illustration on page 3 6 to locate the processor socket on the system board Caution Make sure you ground yourself by touching the metal surface on the inside of the computer s back panel before you
56. keypad 12 function keys Stored in ROM accessible by pressing F2 during boot Physical Characteristics width Depth Height Weight 7 1 inches 181 mm 16 25 inches 413 mm 13 25 inches 337 mm 16 25 lb 7 4 kg with one diskette drive but without keyboard A 4 Specifications Power Supply Type Input ranges Maximum outputs Frequency Cables 200 Watt UL478 TUV fan cooled 90 130 VAC 180 260 VAC 5 VDC at 20 Amps 5 VDC at 0 5 Amp 12 VDC at 8 Amps 12 VDC at 0 5 Amp 47 to 63 Hz Two to main system board five to mass storage devices Environmental Requirements 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 non condensing Altitude 330 to 9 900 ft 100 to 3 000 m 330 to 39 600 ft 100 to 12 000 m Maximum wet bulb 68 F 20 C 134 F 57 C Acoustical noise 46 2dB N A Specifications A 5 Tested Operating Environments Although your system will run most software applications the following operating environments have been tested for compatibility with your system Microsoft MS DOS 3 1 and later Novell DR DOS Novell NetWare 2 2 3 12 and 4 01 Novell NetWare Lite IBM OS 2 SCO UNIX SCO Open Desktop Microsoft Windows 3 0 and later Microsoft Windows WorkGroups Microsoft Windows NT Certi
57. l and the manual that came with your optional equipment 3 22 Installing and Removing Options Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install and remove optional drives in your computer You can use these instructions to install a variety of devices including hard disk drives a diskette drive a tape drive a CD ROM drive or an optical drive Although your drive may look different from the ones illustrated here you should be able to install it the same way Your computer can hold up to seven mass storage devices as described in the table below Drive bay Drive type and size Fourexternally accessible Two 5 25 inch half height drivesor bays one 5 25 inch full height drive and two 3 5 inch third height drives One front internal bay One 3 5 inch half height orthird height drive Two rear internal bays Two 3 5 inch half height orthird height or one 3 5 inch full height drive Note The main system board in your computer supports up to two diskette drives or one diskette drive and one tape drive and up to two IDE hard disk drives If you install more than four drives you must install a drive controller on an option card such as a SCSI controller card for the additional drive s Installing and Removing Drives 4 1 To install or remove a drive first remove the computer s cover as described in Chapter 3 Then remove any option cards to
58. l6 installing seria Intro 1 34 eaea MSDOS VGA bre performance Eos eT aoa 322 reloading 2 4 version number 5 2 Power Optical drive Intro 34 1 4 10 auton Option cards cord 1 7 7 16 bit Intro 1 inlet AC E connector board light HE MSS DIP switches 5 11 Power supply guidelines for using 3 15 cable 4 7 3 4 1 installing Intro 2 4 3 15 17 4 16 17 jumpers frequency problems input ranges removing asus location video maximum ER la 5 Option sio 3 15 18 A3 type Optional equipment Intro 2 4 Power on Jooos REN BJE poo sy iii iv OS 2 memory requirements 5 10 Outlet electrical 5 3 Printer P cable 1 6 checki ng Mc ae 5 10 Parallel port connector pin assignments A 16 controller jumper settings 37 using 1 6 Pause key Physical format hard disk drive fast Eso ES EM 5 8 9 keyboard command 2 5 2 5 Port problems 5 9 RS ea Je COMn 1 3 1 6 3 7 slow connector pin assignments Processor Suet game 1 4 3 7 7 A 3 Protective card jumper settings E PSI 2 ph keyboard iniro L keyboard I RT 1 3 mouse Intro 1 A 3 mouse 6 Index R SETUP continued RAM diskette drive 1 12 5 7 shadow Intro 1 2 exiting 1 17 standard factory default settings 1 17 video A 1 function keys 1 11 hard disk configuration 1 13 14 R it pcr help screen 1 11 n ISA 1 wait state option 1 17
59. lling and Removing Options Removing the Cover Replacing the Cover Locating the Internal Components Changing the Jumper Settings Setting the Jumpers Installing Memory Modules SIMMs Inserting SIMMs Removing SIMMs Installing an Option Card Removing an Option Card Adding Video Memory Installing the Video Chips Installing the Math Coprocessor Post installation Procedures Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Drives Setting the IDE Hard Disk Drive Jumpers Removing Mounting Frames Installing a Drive in the Front Internal Drive Bay Removing a Drive From the Front Internal Drive Bay Installing a Drive in an External Drive Bay Removing a Drive From an External Drive Bay Installing a Drive in the Rear Internal Drive Bay Removing a Drive From the Rear Internal Drive Bay Post installation Procedures T w T Az E oo T o 1 pa N 1 p Az T UR q vi Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Identifying Your System The Computer Will Not Start The Computer Does Not Respond Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems Monitor Problems Diskette Problems Diskette Drive Problems Hard Disk Drive Problems Software Problems Printer Problems Option Card Problems Memory Module Problems Controller Problems Internal Battery Problems Appendix A Specifications CPU and Memory lees Controllers ee Interfaces 2s esi bea ee e ox Rae Mass Storage lee Keyboard eon Cie baa Ini dcs SETUP Pr
60. lve this problem Diskette Drive Problems A newly installed diskette drive is not working properly Make sure you have installed the drive correctly and check all the cable connections You 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 Also check the jumper setting of J13 to make sure the diskette drive controller is enabled The diskette drive is making loud or unusual noises Contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer Troubleshooting 5 7 Hard Disk Drive Problems A newly installed hard disk drive is not working properly Make sure you have installed the drive correctly and check all cable connections Also check the jumper settings on your drive You see a hard disk drive error when you start your system Run SETUP and check that your system s auto sensing feature is detecting the correct drive type If auto sensing is enabled and SETUP displays information that does not match your drive you may need to define your own drive type See Chapter 1 Make sure the jumpers on the system board are set correctly Jumpers J14 and J16 enable or disable the IDE hard disk drive controller See Chapter 3 for jumper 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 ate unable to state data on the hard disk drive If your drive
61. n O Place your monitor directly in front of you and sit about an arm s length away from it The top of the screen should be slightly below your eye level so you look down at the screen Position the monitor so that no light is reflected from the screen Inserting and Removing Disks To insert a diskette into a 3 5 inch drive hold the diskette with the label facing up and the shutter leading into the drive as shown in the following illustration Slide the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place 2 2 Using Your Computer Note The 3 5 inch drive in the lower bay of your computer is drive A If you install another drive in the upper bay it is drive B You can change the drive assignments through your SETUP program To insert a diskette into a 5 25 inch drive hold the diskette with the label facing up and the read write slot leading into the drive Slide the diskette into the drive and then turn down the latch to secure it When you want to remove the diskette make sure the drive light is off then press the release button or turn the latch Remove the diskette and store it properly Caution Never remove a diskette or reset or turn off the computer 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 have entered
62. nd Removing Options Changing the Jumper Settings The jumpers on the main system board control certain functions and are preset to factory default positions See the illustration above to locate the jumpers Use the information in the following tables 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 J3 1 2 Enables VGA IRQ OFF Disables VGA IRQ J6 I 2 Enables COM 1 2 3 Disables COM 1 J7 2 Assigns COM 1 serial port asCOM1 3F8H 3FFH 2 3 Assigns COM 1 serialport as COM 3 3E8H 3EFH J8 I 2 Enables COM 2 2 3 Disables COM 2 J9 2 Assigns COM 2 serial port as COM 2 2F8H 2FFH 2 3 AssignsCOM 2 serial port as COM 4 2E8H 2EFH J10 2 Enables parallel port 2 3 Disablesparallel port J11 I 2 Assigns parallel port asLPT1 878H 37FH 2 3 Assigns parallel port asLP12 278H 27FH J12 2 Enablesoptional game port 2 3 Disablesoptional game port J13 I 2 Enables diskette drive controller 2 3 Disables diskette drive controller Installing and Removing Options 3 7 Miscellaneous jumper settings continued Jumper Jumper number setting Function J14 1 2 Enablesthe IDEhard disk drive controller 2 3 Disablesthe IDEhard disk drive controller J15 1 4 Selectsthe extemalbattery 2 3
63. ntains options which control certain chip functions on your system board Press PgUp or PgDn to display this screen Relocating memory The Relocate Memory option relocates the memory between AOOOOh to BFFFFh and DOOOOh to EFFFFh for use as extended memory If you enable shadowing between DOOOOh and EFFFFh however relocation is automatically disabled Shadow RAM options Your computer can access RAM random access memory faster than ROM read only memory The Shadow BIOS ROM always enabled and Shadow Video ROM options allow your system to copy the contents of its system and or video ROM into RAM so it can perform certain operations faster You can also shadow 32KB or 64KB of memory that starts at the indicated addresses to RAM If you enable these options you cannot use the Relocate Memory feature between 640KB and 1024KB Additional options Two additional chip set feature options allow you to slow down your system in case you need compatibility with slower option cards or diskette drives 1 16 Setting Up Your System If you enable the isa 1 wait state option the system inserts one wait state in a 16 bit ISA cycle rather than providing the fastest processing at zero wait states The Slow Refresh option when enabled improves system performance because it shortens the time needed for each refresh cycle Exiting SETUP When you leave SETUP you can save your settings and reboot your system or exit SETUP without
64. o Use This Manual 0000 Where to Get Help zoo ee nas TAGES CompuServe On line Support 204 Chapter Setting Up Your System Unpacking Your Computer 2 eee 1 1 Setting the Voltage Selector Switch iles 1 2 Connecting Computer Components sss 1 3 Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse 1 4 Connecting a Monitor een 1 5 Connecting a Printer or Other Device 1 6 Connecting the Power Cord 004 1 7 Turning On the Computer 2000000004 1 7 Turning Off the Computer een 1 9 Running the SETUP Program lee 1 10 Starting the SETUP Program 00 1 10 Displaying System Information 1 12 Setting the Date and Time lees 1 12 Setting the Diskette Drive lees 1 12 Setting the Hard Disk DriveS lees 1 13 Checking System Memory less 1 14 Setting the Video Display Type 1 14 Setting Keyboard Options 00 1 15 Setting the Processor Speed llle 1 15 Cyrix Cache Option leen 1 16 Setting Chip Set Feature Control Options 1 16 Exiting SETUP 1 17 Post SETUP Procedures 1 17 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Working Comfortably Inserting and Removing Disks Stopping a Command or Program Resetting the Computer Changing the Processor Speed Chapter 3 Insta
65. of your computer make sure the monitor s power requirements do not exceed 1 Amp for 115 VAC and 0 5 Amp for 230 VAC Setting Up Your System 1 5 Connecting a Printer or Other Device Your computer has one bi directional parallel and two serial ports To connect a printer or other peripheral device follow the appropriate instructions below Using the parallel port Follow these steps to connect a parallel printer to your computer l Plug the connector end of the printer cable into the computer s PARALLEL port If the connector has retaining screws tighten them 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the printer To secure the cable squeeze the clips at each side of the printer port and push them into place 3 Plug the printer s power cord into a grounded electrical outlet Using the serial ports If you have a printer modem or other device with a serial interface you can connect it to one of the serial RS 232C ports on the back of the computer Make sure you have a cable compatible with a DB 9P connector To connect a serial device insert the connector into one of the ports marked COM1 and COM2 If you are connecting only one serial device use the COM1 port If you want to assign COM1 as COM3 or COM2 as COMA see Chapter 3 for information on jumper settings 1 6 Setting Up Your System Connecting the Power Cord Follow these steps to connect the power cord l Plug the power cord
66. ogram ens Physical Characteristics ess Power Supply e eyi e a aa lees Environmental Requirements Tested Operating Environments Video Memory and Supported Resolutions Options Available from EPSON A 7 Hard Disk Drive Types eene Drive Option Information DMA Assignments rns Hardware Interrupts System Memory Map sls System I O Address Map Connector Pin Assignments vi Glossary Index EPSON U S and International Marketing Locations viii Introduction Your new EPSON computer provides the following features LI Oo Oo Oo Ll o Cyrix 486SLC 33 or 486SLC2 50 microprocessor 2MB 4MB or 8MB of internal memory expandable to 16MB System and video BIOS shadow RAM At least 512KB of on board video memory 512KB is expandable to 1024KB 1MB Built in local bus SVGA port Two built in serial ports and one built in parallel port One built in PS 2 compatible keyboard port and one built in PS 2 compatible mouse port 1KB of internal cache Support for relocation of 128KB of memory High speed local bus video controller with True Color support providing resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 in 16 colors Socket for an optional math coprocessor Five full length 16 bit ISA compatible option slots Space for up to seven mass storage devices four ex
67. on 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 tum it on If the light turns on your monitor may be faulty Diskette Problems You see a diskette 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 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 5 6 Troubleshooting The diskette is the tight 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 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 If you are using MS DOS use SCANDSK or CHKDSK to repair the files You may also be able to use special utilities or diagnostics to so
68. or 2 may be stamped on the connector casing or printed on the drive s circuit board to identify the side of the connector containing pin 1 If the number does not appear on the connector casing remove the drive and turn it over to check the circuit board 4 6 Installing and Removing Drives Position the connector on the drive ribbon cable so the red wire aligns with the side of the drive connector containing pin 1 Make sure the holes in the ribbon cable connector fit over all the pins then push in the connector disk e cable 9 Locate one of the cables that lead from the power supply They have multi colored wires and a plastic connector on the end Align the notched corners of the power supply connector and the drive s power connector then push in the connector Note The power supply has two small and three large cables If you need another cable you must use a Y cable which allows you to create two cables from a single cable Most computer accessory stores carry Y cables 10 If you have finished installing or removing drives replace the computer s cover described in Chapter 3 and see page 4 19 for post installation instructions Installing and Removing Drives 4 7 Removing a Drive From the Front Internal Drive Bay 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 2 Remove the four s
69. ot exceed the power supply limitations See your option card manual s for the power requirements Then check Appendix A for the option slot power limits You can install an S bit card in a 16 bit slot as long as it fits O When you unpack the option card be careful not to touch any of the components on the circuit board or the gold edged connectors If you need to set it down before you install it place it gently on top of its original packing material with the component side facing up Keep the packing materials in case you remove the card later O Before you install the card adjust any switches or jumpers on the card if necessary See the option card instructions Also see if you need to change any jumper settings on the system board For example if you install a video card you need to disable the built in VGA adapter See page 3 7 for more information on jumpers Installing and Removing Options 3 15 To install an option card make sure the computer is turned off and the cover is off Then refer to the illustrations below and follow these steps 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 L 2 Slide out the slot cover and set it aside Store it in a safe place in case you remove the option card later Unpack the option card and carefully adjust any switches or jumpers on it if necessary Check th
70. r and press Enter to see the MS DOS version number 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 your system startup commands 5 2 Troubleshooting The Computer Will Not Start The power light is on but the computer does not start Place a bootable 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 This prevents damage to the computer s electrical circuitry The computer does not start and the powerlight is not lit 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 Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord Plug a lamp into the outlet and turn it on 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
71. r pins or damage any components on the main system board Replace any option cards you removed See page 3 15 for instructions Installing and Removing Options 3 9 Installing Memory Modules SMMs Your computer comes with 2MB 4MB or 8MB of memory on memory modules also called SIMMs single inline memory modules By installing additional SIMMs you can increase the amount of memory in your computer up to 16MB There are four SIMM sockets on the main system board and each can contain one SIMM You can install 1MB and 4MB SIMMs The following table shows the possible SIMM configurations Do not install memory in any other configuration The label on the system board for each SIMM socket RAM1 through RAM4 identifies the bank of sockets where you should install SIMMs An x indicates that no SIMM is installed in that bank IMM configurations BANK 0 RAM 1 and RAM 2 BANK 1 RAM 3 and RAM 4 Total memory 1MB x 2MB 1MB 1MB 4MB 4MB x 8MB 4MB 4MB 16MB Before you install SIMMs review the following guidelines to ensure that they will work properly Ll Use only tin plated 30 pin S bit or 9 bit fast page mode SIMMs that operate at an access speed of 70ns nanoseconds or faster Be sure all the SIMMs operate at the same speed O Use the correct SIMM configuration to add the amount of memory you want See the table above O Your SIMM sockets may not look exactly like the ones in the illu
72. rs for your hard disk do not match the parameters detected by the auto sensing feature or if you want to use your drive with parameters other than the defaults follow these steps to define your own type 1 Move the cursor to Hard Disk 1 or 2 and press or until you see User Def 1 or User Def 2 2 Press to move the cursor to the Cyl field 3 Type the appropriate cylinder value for your hard disk The documentation that came with your hard disk drive will provide the parameter information you need 4 Continue pressing to move the cursor to the next field and type in the appropriate values Checking System Memory When you boot your system the system BIOS detects the type of RAM and updates the base memory size and the extended memory size automatically You see the memory configuration displayed on this SETUP screen Setting the Video Display Type The Video Card option lets you define the type of adapter you are using for your primary display If you connected your monitor to the computer s built in VGA port select VGA EGA If you installed an optional video card follow the guidelines below to select the correct adapter type 1 14 Setting Up Your System Video display type options Select If EGA VGA You connected your monitor to the built in VGA port or you installed a VGA orenhanced graphics adapter EGA card CGA40 You installed an optional color graphics adapter set to 40 column color graph
73. ry Removing SIMMs If you need to remove SIMMs from your computer to install different ones for example follow the steps below l Make sure the computer is turned off 2 Use the illustration on page 3 6 to locate the SIMM sockets on the right side of the system board 3 You need to remove the rear internal drive bay bracket to access the SIMM sockets If there is a drive mounted in this bracket you ll need to remove it first see Chapter 4 for instructions Remove the four screws that hold the bracket to the back of the system as shown on page 3 11 4 Set the computer down on its side Installing and Removing Options 3 13 5 Use your fingers or a small screwdriver to carefully pull away the tabs that secure the SIMM at each end As you pull away the tabs the SIMM falls to the side 6 Remove the SIMM from the socket 7 If necessary follow the same procedure to remove other SIMMs 3 14 Installing and Removing Options 8 If you are inserting different SIMMs follow the instructions on page 3 1 1 to install them 9 Replace the rear internal drive bracket see Chapter 4 if you removed it Installing an Option Card This section explains how to install option cards in your computer Your computer has five ISA compatible 16 bit full length option slots As you install option cards keep these general guidelines in mind O Make sure the power requirements for the option cards you install do n
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75. s the key on the numeric keypad O To select fast speed hold down the Ctrl and Alt keys and press on the numeric keypad Using Your Computer 2 5 Note You can use the commands listed above while you are running a program However if the program uses one of these commands for another function you cannot use it to change the processor speed You can however change the processor speed through SETUP The speed setting remains in effect until you reset or turn off your computer 2 6 Using Your Computer Chapter3 Installing and Removing Options You can enhance the performance of your computer by adding optional equipment such as system or video memory modules or option cards This chapter first describes how to remove your computer s cover to install options and how to replace the cover when you are finished It then describes the following CLocating the internal components O Changing the jumper settings O Installing and removing SIMMs single in line memory modules CInstalling and removing option cards Adding video memory Oinstalling a math coprocessor Caution Never install options or change jumper settings when the computer 1s turned on or the power cable 1s connected to the computer Once you have installed your options see Post installation Procedures on page 3 22 Installing and Removing Options 3 1 Removing the Cover You need to remove the comput
76. saving your settings You can also return all values to the factory defaults To leave SETUP press Esc from any SETUP screen From the Exiting SETUP menu you can press these keys Esc Returns to SETUP F4 Saves the changes you have made to your configuration and restarts your computer F5 Supplies the factory default values for all options F6 Exits SETUP and returns to the system prompt without saving any changes Post SETUP Procedures After you run SETUP for the first time you may need to install the operating system on your computer if your system is not preconfigured Make sure your hard disk drive is partitioned and formatted for the operating system you plan to install See your operating system manual for instructions Setting Up Your System 1 17 Once you have installed your operating system install any software you plan to use See your application program manuals for instructions You may also want to install the optional extended video drivers and utilities If your computer was configured for you these drivers are already installed For more information on installing video drivers and utilities use a text editor to open the README files included on your Drivers diskettes Make sure Windows is installed before you install video drivers for Windows applications To read the README files insert the Drivers diskette type the following and press Enter a README To print the files to a laser printer en
77. ses only and may be trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 1994 by Epson America Inc 400352000 Torrance California USA 6 94 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 User S Guide do not attempt to service the computer yourself Unplug the computer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions If the power cord or plug is damaged if liquid has entered the
78. speed You need to change the system speed using a simple keyboard command See Chapter 2 for information on setting the processor speed Yourapplication haslocked the computer making it unresponsive to keyboard 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 Troubleshooting 5 9 Some software like OS 2 UNIX or NetWare 3 11 needs a minimum of 8MB to 16MB of RAM to work correctly Check your software documentation for the minimum memory requirements If necessary add memory modules using the instructions in Chapter 3 Printer Problems The The printer does not work at all Check that the printer has power and is properly connected to the computer Make sure your printer has paper in it Make sure the computer s jumpers are set correctly Also make sure your operating system is assigning ports correctly If you are using more than one serial port check the primary and secondary port settings COMI and COM2 in your application program printer prints garbled information Check the printer manual for the printer s correct DIP switch or control panel settings Also make sure you have the proper drivers installed for your printer and you ve selected the correct printer within your software application 5 10 Troubleshooting Option Card Problems A newly installed option card is not working correctly Make
79. strations If you are not sure how to install SIMMs contact the EPSON Connection 3 10 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 on page 3 6 to locate the SIMM sockets on the right side of the system board next to the power supply connector 2 You need to remove the rear internal drive bay bracket to access the SIMM sockets If there is a drive mounted in this bracket you ll need to remove it first see Chapter 4 for instructions Remove the four screws that hold the bracket to the back of the system as shown below 3 Rest the computer on its side so that the system board is flat and the components on the board are easy to reach Installing and Removing Options 3 11 4 Position the first SIMM at an angle over the first empty socket as shown below The components of the SIMM should face the inside of the computer 5 Push the SIMM into the socket until it is seated firmly in the slot Then tilt it upright as shown in the following illustration 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 3 12 Installing and Removing Options 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each additional SIMM 7 Replace the rear internal drive bracket if necessa
80. sure the option card is installed correctly is well seated in its slot and is not touching any other card Run the SETUP program to update your computer s configuration after you install the card and perform setup procedures for any software you are using with the option card See the documentation that came with the option card to set any necessary DIP switches or jumpers on the card The main system board of your computer may also have some jumpers that must be set for the option card to work properly See Chapter 3 for system jumper information Your system may need to run at the slower speed to access the device Try reducing the processor speed see Chapter 2 or inserting a wait state through SETUP see Chapter 1 An external device connected to the option card is not working correctly Make sure you are using the proper cable to connect the device to the card Memory Module Problems The memory count displayed by the power on diagnostics 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 See Chapter 3 for information on installing SIMMs Troubleshooting 5 11 Controller Problems You see a controller error for the drive controllers the video controller or the I O port controllers when you start your system The indicated controler on your system board may be faulty If you have an option card with a controller that
81. t Browse In the Drives dialog box select drive D to identify your CD ROM drive In the File Name box select install exe Then select OK You see the program s installation screen Follow the instructions on the screen to install the program and continue 10 The installation program copies the files from the CD to your hard disk drive creates the Lenny s MusicToons group and creates Lennys MusicToons Sound Test and Read Me program icons When the installation is complete you see a confirmation message Select OK to continue You see a prompt asking if you want to view the program s README DOC file Select Yes or No When you see the Lenny s MusicToons program group select the icon to run the program and test it Make sure you hear the sound the program produces and can select items on the screen Then exit the program Adding Lenny s Music Toons to FocalPoint To add program buttons for Lenny s MusicToons in the FocalPoint program follow these steps l Start FocalPoint and select the Games program group Go to page 2 of the Games group Select the Setup control button with the wrench icon on the right side of the screen The Setup bar appears on the left side of the screen and empty program buttons appear in the program icon selection screen in the middle Select one of the empty program buttons You see the Button Properties dialog box In the Title field type Lenny s MusicToons Move th
82. ter the following a READMEP To obtain drivers for additional applications call the EPSON Connection or access the Epson America Forum on CompuServe 1 18 Setting Up Your System Chapter2 Using Your Computer This chapter briefly describes the following operations Working comfortably Cinserting and removing diskettes O Stopping a command or program Resetting the computer O Changing the processor speed Working Comfortably This section provides some tips for creating a comfortable work environment O Use good posture Keep your elbows hips and knees bent at approximately 90 degree angles and keep your wrists as close to horizontal as possible O Vary your posture often and take frequent breaks Stand up stretch and move around O Use a good chair Make sure your chair supports your lower back A chair with padded armrests lets you rest your arms as you work O Keep your copy stand at the same eye level as your screen This reduces eye and neck strain Also rest your eyes occasionally by closing them or focusing on a fixed spot in the distance Using Your Computer 2 1 O Be gentle with your keyboard Too much force creates tension in your hands Also make sure your work surface has enough room for you to move the mouse or other pointing device freely O Use good lighting that isn t too bright Try to keep bright light sources out of your field of vision when you are looking at the scree
83. ternally accessible and three internal Support for up to two IDE hard disk drives and two diskette drives or one diskette drive and one tape drive Real time clock and calendar on main system board with built in rechargeable battery backup Introduction 1 The 486SLC microprocessor in this computer is i486SX instruction set compatible It features a 32 bit internal 16 bit external data path The shadow RAM feature speeds up processing by moving the system and video BIOS into the RAM area of memory Using the built in interfaces you can connect most of your peripheral devices directly to the computer so you do not have to install option cards You can use the option slots to enhance your system with extra functions such as a modem card a network controller card or additional interface ports The local bus video interface provides data transfer at the full speed of the processor rather than at the standard 8 33 MHz ISA bus speed VGA Drivers Your computer comes with VGA drivers and utilities for use with the integrated video interface With these drivers you can take advantage of the extended VGA features such as high resolutions and 132 column text mode when you run popular applications If your system was configured for you these drivers and utilities may be installed on your hard disk If you need to install them yourself see the README files on your Drivers diskettes or your hard drive as described in Chapter 1 To
84. that MS DOS executes each time you turn on or reset the computer You use this file to customize your system by installing device drivers setting limits for files and buffers and specifying MS DOS commands to be run during startup Coprocessor An optional integrated circuit chip that assists the CPU in performing certain numeric calculations faster Glossary 1 CPU Central Processing Unit The integrated circuit chip responsible for integrating program instructions performing calculations and controlling all input and output operations Driver A program that controls a specific piece of equipment in the system Examples of drivers include expanded memory managers display drivers printer drivers and mouse drivers IDE Integrated Drive Electronics A type of hard disk drive interface in which the controller is on the drive instead of on a controller card Your computer includes an interface on the main system board for up to two IDE hard disk drives Is4 Industry Standard Architecture The 8 or 16 bit bus standard developed for IBM compatible computers Jumper A small moveable plug that connects two pins on a device s circuit board Jumpers alter the operation of a particular function Local bus An internal group of wires that sends information from the microprocessor directly to the video controller in the computer Local bus video provides increased performance Math coprocessor See Coprocessor
85. tinued installing 4 1 20 latch power cable 4 11 1 12 problems 57 protective cara 1 7 release button 2 2 3 removing 4 12 14 types Jd 3 Display adapter defining type 1 14 15 disabling VGA adapter 3 8 jumper settings Display option 1 14 DRAM video chips 3 18 20 A 1 Drivers Drives see Diskette drive or Hard disk drive Dual inline package chips 3 18 E EGA enhanced graphics adapter Electric shock 1 7 333 Electrical circuitry 5 3 outlet 1 5 Enhanced performance 3 1 Ergonomic tips 2 1 2 Errors configuration controller diskette drive 5 7 hard disk drive keyboard read write 5 9 software 5 9 10 Expansion slots O A 3 Extended memory External device problems 5 11 display adapter 3 8 drive bays 4 9 14 F Factory default settings 1 17 Fast processor speed 1 15 2 5 Files AUTOEXEC BAT CONFIG SYS configuration repairing Floppy disk drive see Diskette drive Formatting diskettes hard disk drive 5 8 9 low level 5 8 9 Frequency power sa Full length option slots Intro 1 31537 A 3 Function keys SETU p 1 11 G Game port 1 3 37 A 3 Graphics adapters 1 15 Grounding H Hard disk drive auto sensing feature A 8 bays 3 54 1 2 4 4 cable 4 5 10 4 16 17 compaction utility configuration 1 13 14 4 19 connector controller cylinder value A 8 10 Index 3 Hard disk dri
86. to the open bay until the tabs on the cover click into place ap c3 ap Ss c 4 V XQ VS Q Installing and Removing Drives 4 13 4 If you removed your only IDE hard disk drive be sure to remove the IDE ribbon cable from the main system board 5 If you have finished installing or removing drives replace the computer s cover described in Chapter 3 and see page 4 19 for post installation setup instructions Installing a Drive in the Rear Internal Drive Bay The illustrations in this section show the internal drive bay bracket with its open side facing down but you can also install it with its open side facing up Follow these steps to install a drive in the rear internal drive bay l If you already have a drive installed in the rear internal drive bay remove the cables from the back of the drive so you can remove the drive bracket from the computer 2 If you will be installing your first IDE hard disk drive you need to connect the hard disk drive ribbon cable to the main system board see the instructions on page 4 5 3 Remove the four screws securing the rear internal drive bay bracket to the computer s back panel Then slide the bracket out of the computer 4 14 Installing and Removing Drives 4 Place the bracket drive on your work surface as shown in the illustration below 5 Position the drive so that its drive and power connectors face the end of the bracket as sho
87. use your computer in North America Mexico or Japan If you plan to operate the computer in the United Kingdom Europe or South American countries you will probably need to reset the voltage selector switch to 220 VAC Doing so allows your computer to handle line source voltages between 200 and 240 VAC Caution Before you turn on the power to your system make sure the voltage selector is set to the appropriate setting for the electrical power source in your location or you will seriously damage your system 1 2 Setting Up Your System To change the voltage selector switch setting slide the switch to the right to select 220 VAC or to the left to select 110 VAC as shown below switch Connecting Computer Components Use the illustration below to locate the ports on the back of your system as you connect the keyboard monitor printer and other devices PARALLEL MM TIE TI COM2 e TES z o oo cs a option dots powerinlet Setting Up Your System 1 3 Your system may also include two removable game port panels below the option slots You can remove one or both of these if you want to install one or two connectors to the optional port interface on the system board Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse To connect a keyboard hold the cable connector so the arrow on the connector faces up Insert it into the port marked K B If you have a PS 2 compati
88. ve continued defining 1 13 14 A 8 10 errors 5 formatting 5 8 9 indicator light 1 8 installing 0 3 4 1 20 jumpers 4 2 3 master 4 3 IA 11 parameters physical format 5 8 9 power cable 4 7 8 4 11 4 14 4 16 17 problems 5 8 9 Hardware interrupts Height computer Help screen SETUP 1 11 Help where to get IO address map A 14 expansion slots A 3 port controller problems 5 12 IDE hard disk drive controller Indicator light diskette drive 2 3 hard disk_drive 1 8 monitor Input ranges power supply Internal cache 1 16 A 1 components drive bays 4 4 8 4 14 18 ISA wait state 1 17 5 11 J Jumpers battery changing settings 3 7 9 5 12 CMOS memory 3 8 COMn controller diskette drive controller display adapter 5 6 game port hard disk drive 4 2 4 5 8 A 11 hard disk drive controller 3 7 8 location 3 5 6 LPTn 3 7 option card s parallel port positions problems 5 12 serial port 3 7 VGA controller 3 7 8 video card 5 6 K K B port 1 4 Key disk 2 5 5 9 Keyboard built in connector disabling 1 15 cable checking connections connecting errors function ke port Intro 1 problems 5 4 PS 2 compatible A 3 specifications using 2 2 Keypad numeric Keys SETUP function 1 11 4 Index L Local bus video Intro 1 2 A 2 Low level format
89. was not configured make sure you have partitioned and formatted the drive correctly for your operating system See your operating system manual for instructions Also make sure your hard disk drive has been physically formatted by the manufacturer All EPSON supplied drives are physically formatted at the factory If it has not been physically formatted use the format utility that came with the drive to format it before you partition it or install the operating system 5 8 Troubleshooting Note that a physical format is different from the action of commands such as MS DOS FORMAT 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 compaction utility to reorganize the files on your disk 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 Software Problems The 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 do not have a hard disk make sure the correct diskette is in the diskette drive If you need help contact your software manufacturer The application program is having trouble reading a key disk You may be running an application that requires a slower operating
90. 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 continue to use your system until it is convenient for you to have it serviced If the error message refers to your diskette drive or hard disk drive controllers make sure the jumpers for these devices are set to enabled See Chapter 3 Internal Battery Problems The screen displays an error message prompting you to run SETUP when you start your system or your system displays the incorrect time and date If your system has not been used for an extended period of time your internal NiCad backup battery may be discharged First run SETUP to enter the correct time and date You may also need to re enter your computer s configuration information See Chapter 2 for instructions Then keep your system running for several hours to recharge the NiCad battery 5 12 Troubleshooting Appendix A Specifications CPU and Memory 32 bit CPU System speed Memory Video RAM Shadow RAM Memory relocation Cache Math coprocessor Cyrix 486SLC 33 SLC2 50 microprocessor Fast and slow speeds available fast speed is the speed of the microprocessor see above slow speed is 8 MHz set speed through keyboard commands or SETUP 2MB 4MB or 8MB RAM standard on SIMMs expandable to 16MB using 1MB or 4MB SIMMs SIMMs must be tin plated 30 pin S bit or 9 bit fast page mode typ
91. wn below Then slide the drive into the appropriate bay in the bracket and secure it with the four screws that came with the drive 6 Place the bracket into the computer as shown below and secure it to the back panel with the four screws you removed from the back of the computer Installing and Removing Drives 4 15 7 To connect the drive ribbon cables to the drives in the rear internal bay first locate pin 1 on each drive s connector The number 1 or 2 may be stamped on the connector casing or printed on the drive s circuit board to identify the side of the connector containing pin 1 If the number does not appear on the connector casing remove the drive and turn it over to check the circuit board 8 Hold the connector on the drive ribbon cable so the red wire aligns with pin 1 on the drive Make sure the holes in the connector fit over all the pins then push in the connector 9 Locate a power supply cable for each drive installed in the rear internal bay 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 connector with the drive s power connector then push in the connector 10 If you have finished installing or removing drives replace the computer s cover described in Chapter 3 and see page 4 19 for post installation instructions 4 16 Installing and Removing Drives Removing a Drive From the

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