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1. Connecting the Drive and Power Cables to the Drive Installing the Hard Disk Below the Mounting Bracket Installing the Hard Disk On the Mounting Bracket Removing a Hard Disk Drive From the Internal Drive Bay Installing a Drive in the Upper Horizontal Drive Bay Connecting the Drive and Power Cables Removing a Drive from the Upper Drive Bay Post installation Procedures viii Chapter 5 Installing Video Drivers Installing th DINGS assess pes ea Lotus 1 2 3 or Symphony oes ssa poe d Soda cae E Microsoft Windows Microsoft Word Quattro Pro 22s em 64 55 4605 WordPerfect RR RRRRRAm Identifying Your System ax ss panier om eae The Computer Will Not Start The Computer Does Not Respond Keyboard Problems sister o pe a ene ede Monitor Problems Diskette Problems Diskette Drive Problems Hard Disk Drive Problems Software Problems Printer Problems Option Card Problems xsv REEF eevee eees Memory Module Problems sx sia Controller Problems Mouse Problems Appendix A Specifications CPU and Memory 3x ion Controllers
2. Specifications Intro 3 A 1 8 Speed see Processor speed Speed light 2 2 2 6 Static electricity l pa g a command or program 2 5 Storage devices Intro 1 2 Symphony VGA drivers 5 3 System BIOS 6 1 2 A board 3 5 6 3 9 3 13 17 444 5 configuration 6 1 2 identifying 6 1 specifications A 1 8 8 Index T Tape drive Intro 2 4 1 4 11 Temperature Three pin jumper 3 8 Time setting 1 10 2 3 Timing requiremen 2 6 Trident 5 7 8 A 2 6 1 12 Troubleshooti E TURBO light 2 22 6 Turning off computer 2 3 B 2 Turning on computer TVGA Two pin jumper 3 8 U Userdefined drive type 1 13 Utility disk compaction 6 8 diskettes VGA Intro 2 3 5 1 2 V VGA adapter jumper compressed drivers controller Intro 2 enhanced drivers Lotus 1 2 3 drivers 5 3 port Intro 1 1 4 1 T5 Quattro Pro drivers 5 6 utilities Intro 2 3 5 1 driver compatibility 5 2 IBM 5 1 drivers 1 18 interface standard Windows drivers 5 4 5 drivers Intro 3 5 1 8 installing jumpers 3 7 Symphony drivers 5 3 Word drivers 5 5 WordPerfect drivers 5 7 chips 3 16 A 1 controller drivers installing 1 8 jumper settings on card 6 5 modes 5 1 BIOS 6 2 A card ESTA 3 13 6 5 resolutions Intro 2 5 1 8 A 2 ROM 1 17 Video memor Windows drivers 54 5 Word VGA drivers 5
3. Your Word application now uses the display mode you selected Quattro Pro If you have not yet installed your Quattro Pro application follow the instructions in the Quattro Pro documentation to install it now Then follow these steps to install the extended VGA drivers for Quattro Pro 1 Log onto your Quattro Pro directory 2 Insert the Utility Diskette1 in drive A 5 6 Installing Video Drivers 7 8 Type the following command and press Enter to copy the new display drivers to your Quattro Pro directory COPY A QPRO VIDEO RSC Start your Quattro Pro application Type O to select the Options menu TypeD to display the available display mode drivers Select Trident VGA Select the extended text mode you want to use Your Quattro Pro application now uses the display mode you selected WordPerfect If you have not yet installed WordPerfect 5 1 follow the instructions in your WordPerfect documentation to install it Then follow the instructions below to install the new drivers 1 2 3 Log onto the WordPerfect directory on your hard disk Insert the Utility Diskette 1 in drive A Copy the extended text and graphics drivers from the utility disk to your WordPerfect directory by typing COPY A WP51 VRS Start your WordPerfect application Press Shift F1 to display the Setup menu Select Display Installing Video Drivers 5 7 5 8 7 Select Graphics screen Type 8 Choose Trident TVGA 9 Select on
4. Main system board see System board Mass storage Intro 1 2 Master hard disk drive 4 15 Math coprocessor installing 19 positioning type Intro 3 3 19 A 1 MDA monochrome display adapter 1 15 Memory addresse 1 17 base 1 15 clearing count extended installing Intro 2 3 9 insufficient modules see SIMMs RAM Intro standard A 1 system Intro l 2 1 7 4 1 15 1 17 A 1 video Intro 2 3 5 3 16 A 1 Messages error 1 7 4 4 4 6 8 Metal shutter 2 4 MGA multi mode graphics adapter 1 15 Microprocessor 3 5 JA Modem Intro l Monitor pea 1 15 1 7 16 4 connecting 1 4 contrast 1 7 6 4 monochrome 1 16 B 7 16 5 multifrequency 1 4 5 1 power cord 1 4 16 5 power swijtch 6 problems roe reconnecting 3 4 g turning off 2 3 3 2 Index 5 Monitor Option cards turning on guides VGA port 1 4 1 15 installing Intro 2 3 3 1 3 13 Monochrome adapter jumper jumpers 3 13 14 6 10 settings power requirements 3 13 6 10 Mounting bracket problems 6 9 identifying 4 2 removing 3 8 3 16 installing hard disk drive 4 7 Option slots COVer securing 4 3 4 9 length slots 4 7 power limits Mounting frames removing 4 2 3 Optional equipment Mounting holes 4 13 Orientation dot 3 20 Mouse 1 4 1 646 11 Outlet electrical 1 5 6 6 2 3 Multifrequen
5. Check that the diskette is not write protected preventing the drive from writing to the diskette Make sure the diskette is formatted 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 DOS use CHKDSK to repair the files You may also be able to use special utilities or diagnostics to solve this problem 6 6 Troubleshooting 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 enor when you start your computer Run the SETUP program and configure your system for the correct type of diskette drive The diskette drive is making loud or unusual noises Contact your dealer or service representative 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 emor when you start your system Run SETUP and update your system configuration for the hard disk drive Make sure you selected the correct drive type Make sure the jumpers on the system board are set correctly See Chapter 3 for jumper information You
6. Q Press Pause Q Hold down Ctrl and press C Q Hold down Ctrl and press Break 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 current settings or its 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 rese only if necessary Caution Do not reset the computer to exit a program Some programs dassify and store new data when you exit them in the normal manner If you reset the computer without properly exiting a program you may lose data Using Your Computer 2 5 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 Press the RESET button located on the front left side of your computer If you are using DOS you can also hold down Ctrl and Alt and press Del The screen displays nothing for a moment and then the computer should reload your operating system If resetting the computer does not correct the problem y
7. See Chapter 3 for system jumper information Your system may need to operate at the slower processor speed to access the device Try reducing the processor speed see Chapter 2 or inserting a wait state through the SETUP program see Chapter 1 You may have inserted an older option card that works at 5 volts Make sure you install option cards that meet the System s power requirements An extemal 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 6 10 Troubleshooting 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 Controller Problems You see a controller enor for the hard disk drive controller the video controller or the i O port controllers when you start your system The indicated controller on your system board may be faulty If you have an option card with a controller that will work with your device you can install it and change the jumper settings on the system board to disable the built in controller You can then continue to use your system until it is convenient for you to have it serviced Mouse Problems Your mouse isn t working properly or you see an auxiliary device emor message Make sure
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9. Interfaces i EUR REO EE RET Physical Characteristics e acu dent natty de CR E Be Power Supply ees qe dps pio OR a Erin lee Ge Option Slot Power Limits Total lt Video Memory and Supported Resolutions A 5 Environmental Requirements A 5 Tested Operating Environments LA 6 Available Options fees es ee ee ue SR Pee RR A 7 Index Introduction Your new Epson EL 4S 33 computer is a high performance system offering flexibility and expandability in a compact design It provides the following features O Cyrix Cx486SLC 33 MHz microprocessor Q 2MB or 4MB of internal memory expandable to 16MB Q System and video BIOS shadow RAM Q 256KB of on board video memory expandable to 512KB or 1024KB Builtin VGA port C Q Two built in serial ports one built in parallel port and one built in game port Built in PS 2 compatible keyboard port Q Three 16 bit full length and two amp bit half length ISA option slots Q Support for up to three mass storage devices The Cyrix Cx4S6SLC microprocessor is 486SX instruction set compatible It features a 32 bit internal I amp bit external data path and is 3S6SX bus compatible The shadow RAM feature allows your system to speed 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
10. Q Quattro Pro VGA drivers 5 6 R RAM Intro l 1 1 15 1 17 RAM shadow ar 1 A FA Read write errors slot Real time clock 1 10 A 2 Red wire 4 5 4 15 Refresh cycle time 1 17 1 Relocate memory option 1 17 Repairing files 16 6 Reserved memo IBI RESET button 2 2 2 6 Bi etting the VUES Intro 3 1 16 2 39 1 mio Intro 2 5 1 8 Ribbon cable card edge connector 4 15 diskette drive 4 14 15 4 T76 7 hard disk drive 4 2 5 4 11 4 14 15 heade onnector 4 15 ROM 1 17 A RS 232C ports 1 6 A 2 S Safety precautions 2 1 3 2 Screws 1 4 5 3 3 449 10 Serial number 6 1 Serial port controller A jumpers Settings dem T SETUP assigning drive type 12 changing processor speed 1 16 boa changing values 1 a drive S ETE Re 4 17 exit menu 1 EA factory ewig function ke help screen inserting wait state 6 10 num lock function LL 16 6 4 processor speed 1 16 saving settings starting 1 8 Shadow BIOS ROM 1 RAM insi AT video ROM 1 Index 7 SIMMS banks 3 9 configuration 1 15 319 10 incorrect type 6 3 installing Intro 2 3 1 3 9 location Slave hard dis Slot cover 3 13 Slots option Intro l Slow processor speed 1 16 216 7 6 8 6 10 A 1 Slow refresh option 1 17 Sockets SIMM 3 9 3 11 vdeo ETE Software installing problems 6 1
11. allow you to control keyboard settings The Keyboard option allows you to disable the built in keyboard connector if you are using an optional 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 vEs to set the num lock function on when the system starts Setting the Processor Speed The CPU Speed option sets the processor speed to fast or slow At fast speed your processor operates at its fastest speed 33 MHz At the slow speed setting the processor operates at 8 MHz to provide compatibility with older application programs Cyrix Cache Option The Cyrix Cx486SLC microprocessor includes a 1KB internal cache Leave this option set to Enabled 1 16 S ting Up Your System Setting Chip Set Feature Control Options The second screen of the SETUP program contains the options related to the features on your system board Press PgUp or PgDn to display this screen Relocating memory The Relocate memory option relocates the memory between A 0000h to BFFFFh and D0000h to EFFFFh for use as extended memory If you enable shadowing however relocation is automatically disabled Shadow RAM options Your computer can access RAM random access memory faster than ROM read only memory Two shadow features Shadow BIOS ROM and Shadow Video rom a
12. an option card occupies as long as the card fits in the slot For example you can place some amp bit cards in a 16 bit slot However you cannot install a 16 bit card in an 8 bit slot Caution Make sure the power requirements for the option cards you install do not 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 Note that older option cards that require 5 volts are not supported Before you install an option card see if you need to change any jumper settings on the system board For example if you install a video card you may need to change jumpers J11 J15 or J36 and J37 See page 3 6 for more information on jumpers Refer to the illustration below and follow these steps to install an option card 1 If you are using a 16 bit option slot go on to step 2 If you are using an 8 bit slot near the power supply you need to remove the power supply before you can remove the metal slot cover Installing and Removing Options 3 13 Remove the two retaining screws securing the power supply to the back of the computer and the third retaining screw holding the power supply to the base of the computer Be careful not to disconnect any of the cables Slide the power supply out of the way 2 Remove the retaining screws securing the option slot cover to the computer Keep the screw to secure the option card to the computer
13. and any other peripheral devices connected to the computer 2 f you do not have a hard disk with an operating system loaded on it insert your main operating system diskette in driveA 3 Toturn on the computer press the power button located on the right side of the front panel as shown below hard disk or diskette drive bay harddisk TURBO light access light diskette drive 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 2 2 Using Your Computer When the system has successfully completed its diagnostics DOS prompts you to verify the correct date and time If they are correct press Enter Otherwise enter the current date and time If your system is configured to automatically start Microsoft Windows or has a different operating system you may not see this prompt What happens next depends on how your computer is set up If your system is configured to automatically load a program such as Microsoft Windows or a word processing program you see the first menu or screen display of that program If not you may see the operating system prompt such asc gt or A gt Turning Off the Computer Whenever you turn off your system follow these steps 1 Save your data and exit any application program
14. become available these also will be tested MS DOS 3 3 through 6 0 DR DOS 6 0 Novell NetWare 4 0 Novell NetWare 3 11 Novell NetWare 2 2 Novell ELS NetWare level II 2 12 Novell NeWare 386 3 1 OS 22 1 OS 2 Extended Version 1 1 1 2 SCO Unix 32 V 40n SCO Xenix V 1 1 2 2 3 3 SCO Open Desktop 2 0 SCO Open Desktop V Windows 3 1 Windows 3 0 File server and workstation A 6 Specifications Available Options The following list represents only a few of the options supported for this product Call your nearest marketing location or Epson Direct for more information on specific options options opem mous CT Roca mer mos opnam O 2 Mass storage devices Additional diskette o Hard disk drives 880861 CD ROM HaitheightCD ROM Tape backup drive System memory ABOB ABOBBA1 A808 Video memory 44256 DIP chips with 70ns or 80ns access speed CCC Network cards Standard network interface card ann a Math coprocessor Cx83587 33 coprocessor 8 Specifications A 7 Option continued FX 870 narrow cariage ActionPrinter 3250 narrow caniage C092011 LQ 570 nanow caniage C 062001 035081 LQ 870 narrow caniage C 060021 LQ 1070 wide carriage C 063001 LQ 1170 wide caniage C061021 LQ 2550 wide carriage EE C09001 Actoniaser 100 ActionLaser 1000 2MB cim Stylus BOO Ink Jet Printer C 106001 ECO Epson OS 2 version 2 0 DR DO
15. cards memory modules a hard disk or a diskette drive you should install these devices before you connect your computer See Chapters 3 and 4 for instructions Connecting the Computer Use the illustration below to locate the ports on the back of your system as you connect the keyboard monitor printer and other devices monitor cable monitor AC inlet VEDI TL 8G AC inlet AC outlet COM1 COM2 PARALLEL GAME Seating Up Your System 1 3 Connecting a Keyboard To connect a keyboard hold the cable connector so the arrow on the connector faces up Insert it into the port marked K B Connecting a Mouse Your system came with a serial mouse that connects to either of the computer s built in serial ports To connect the mouse insert the connector into one of the ports marked COM 1 and COM2 When you install the drivers for your mouse make sure you identify the port to which you connected it See the README file on the diskette that came with your mouse for more information Connecting a Monitor 1 4 The way you connect your monitor to the computer depends on the type of monitor you have If you have a VGA monitor or a multifrequency monitor with an analog connector you can connect it to the computer s built in VGA port as described below If you are connecting your monitor to an adapter card see Chapter 3 l Place your monitor on top of or near the computer Turn the monitor and computer around s
16. coprocessor allows your computer to perform mathematical functions faster 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 in this book check the following summary Chapter 1 provides simple instructions for setting up your system and connecting 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 turning the computer on and off 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 describes how to install VGA drivers and utilities Chapter 6 contains troubleshooting tips Appendix A lists the specifications of your computer the software that has been tested on your system and options available for your system At the end of this manual you ll find an Index Introduction 3 Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System This chapter briefly describes the operations you will use to set up your computer It includes the following information Q Getting started Q Connecting the computer Q Running the SETUP program Q Post SETUP procedures Getting Started Follow the inst
17. could severely damage your drive when you push them in If you installed a diskette drive in the upper bay it is drive B the lower drive is A However if you want to reassign the upper diskette drive as drive A you can change jumpers J 17 through J20 See Chapter 3 for instructions 4 16 Installing and Removing Drives Removing a Drive from the Upper Drive Bay To remove a drive from the upper drive bay follow these steps L Remove both the ribbon cable connector and the power cable connector from the drive Remove the screws securing the drive Reach behind the drive and gently push it to the front of the bay then pull it out of the slot Once you have removed the drive replace the faceplate by inserting one side of the plate then gently guiding the other side into place You will hear it snap into place Post installation Procedures After you install or remove your drive s and replace the cover on your computer you need to run the SETUP program to define the correct configuration for your newly installed drive See Chapter 1 for instructions installing and Removing Drives 4 17 Chapter 5 Installing Video Drivers The Utility diskettes induded with your system contain enhanced VGA video graphics array drivers and utilities for your computer s built in VGA adapter This chapter describes how to install and use these drivers and utilities Your computer s built in VGA adapter is compatible with IBM VGA
18. of memory You can use the memory above 1MB as extended 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 EGA VGA If you installed an optional video card follow the guidelines below to select the correct adapter type Video display type options Select If EGA VGA You connected your monitor to the built in VGA port or you installed a VGA or enhanced graphics adapter EGA card CGA40 You installed an optional color graphics adapter set to 40 column color graphics adapter CGA mode CGA80 You installed a CGA of a muiti mode graphics adapter MGA attached to a color monitor MONO You installed a monochrome display adapter or an MGA attached to a monochrome monitor For these options you must change jumpers J 36 and J 37 on the system board to the OFF postion Setting Up Your System 1 15 Note If you are installing a monochrome monitor you also need to set jumper J11 on the main system board to position 2 3 See Chapter 3 for more information on setting jumpers Setting Keyboard Options Two options in the SETUP program
19. or an extended video driver for an application not listed above read the README files on your Utility diskettes These files will tell you what additional applications are supported and will describe the VGA utilities Installing the Drivers 5 2 The information in this guide is organized alphabetically by application program or operating environment To install a particular driver turn to the page listed above for your application or environment Note Each of the VGA drivers is designed to work with a specific version of software Make sure the driver you select is compatible with the version of software you are using or you may get unpredictable results Installing video Drivers Lotus 1 2 3 or Symphony If you have not yet installed Lotus 1 2 3 or Symphony follow the instructions in your Lotus documentation to install it Then follow these steps to install the drivers L 2 3 Insert Utility Diskette 1 in drive A Type A and press Enter to log onto drive A Copy the drivers from the Utility Diskette 1 to the Lotus or Symphony program directory on your hard disk If you are installing drivers for 1 2 3 to the C LOTUS directory type the following and press Enter SET123 C LOTUS If you are installing drivers for Symphony to the C SYMPHONY directory type the following and press Enter SETSYMPH C SYMPHONY Log onto your Lotus program directory Type instALL and press Enter to run the installatio
20. pos cese ees S DRAM video chip A printer 6 9 video VGA Intro 2 18 1 8 Drives see Hard disk drive or diskette drive E EGA enhanced graphics adapter EGAIVGA 1 15 Electric shoc TES 3 4 Li LLB 644 16 Hlectrical circuitry 6 2 outlet 1 5 6 6 2 Electromagnetic interference 1 2 nn a conditions 1 2 e Errors E diskette drive 6 7 hard disk de keyboard 6 4 operating s stem 1 7 read write Exit menu SETUP Expanding VGA drivers 5 5 Extended memory 1 15 text mode 5 1 5 7 VGA Intro 2 1 18 video drivers 5 2 External device problems 6 10 F Faceplate removing replacing 4 17 Factory default settings 6 2 6 7 Fast processor speed Files repairing 6 6 Formatting diskettes hard disk drive 6 7 8 Frequency power suppl Full length option slots A 4 Function keys SETUP 1 9 G Game port Intro l A 2 Game port jumpers 3 6 Grounding plate 4 7 Grounding yourself 4 3 17 3 19 Guiderail 2 3 Index 3 H Half length option slots A 3 Hard disk drive 4 bays cable 4 2 3 4 5 6 4 11 4 14 16 caution 4 5 6 circuit on through SETUP configuration connecting cables connector controller A 2 cylinder value Epeongupplied L TEII 14 errors 6 7 formatting 6 7 8 4 4 14 64 11 4 3 5 grounding plate a guiderail installing Intr
21. sure the total of the ampere ratings of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the ampere rating for the extension cord Also make sure the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes 12 Do not insert objects of any kind into this product through the cabinet slots 13 Except as specifically explained in this User s Guide do not attempt to service the computer yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personna 14 Unplug the computer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions A When the power cord or plug is damaged B If liquid has entered the computer C If the computer does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the computer to normal operation D If the computer has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged E If the computer exhibits a distinct change in performance Instructions Importantes de S curit 1 Lirecompl tement les instructions qui suivent et les Conserver pour references futures 2 Biensuivre tous les avertissements et les instructions indiqu s sur l ordinateur 3 D brancher l ordinateur de toute sortie murale avant le nettoyage U
22. the exit menu Whenever you are in the SETUP program the bottom of the screen lists the keys you can press to perform specific functions Setting Up Your System 1 9 Displaying System Information The SETUP program provides a system information screen which lists the following Q Processor type O Coprocessor type if one is installed Q Reserved memory Q BIOS version number Q 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 dock 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 other seasonal adjustments The computer automatically changes the date for leap years Use f 4 or 2 to move the cursor to the value you want to change Then press or until you see the value you want 1 10 Setting Up Your System Setting the Diskette Drive s On your system diskette drive A is the 3 5 inch highdensity drive installed in the lower drive bay on your system You may also have another drive of a different size or capacity this is drive B Check the settings for both drives and correct them if necessary Note If you add a diskette drive and want to reassign the top drive as drive A yo
23. the mouse cable is securely connected to one of the serial ports Also make sure you installed the mouse driver correctly See the documentation that came with your mouse and Chapter 1 for instructions Check jumpers J2 J3 J8 and J10 to make sure they are set correctly Troubleshooting 6 11 Appendix A Specifications CPU and Memory 32 bit CPU Intemal cache System speed Memory video RAM ShadowRAM Math coprocessor Cyrix Cx486SLC 33 MHz microprocessor with 16 bit data bus 1KB built into microprocessor High and low speeds available high speed is 33MHz low speed is 8 MHz speed selection through SETUP program and keyboard commands zero wait state memory access at high speed wait states of zero or one selectable through SETUP 2MB or 4MB RAM standard on SIMMs expandable to 16MB using 256K B 1MB and 4MB SIMMs SIMMs must be 30 pin fast page mode type with 70ns or faster access speed 64KB system BIOS video BIOS and SETUP code located in EPROM on main system board 256KB DRAM on main system board expandable to 512KB or 1024KB using 70ns or 80ns 44256 DIP chips Supports shadowing of system and video BIOS ROM into RAM Optional Cx83S87 33 coprocessor available Specifications A 1 Clock calendar Controllers Video Diskette Hard disk Interfaces Monitor Parallel Serial Game Keyboard A 2 Specifications Real time dock calendar and CMOS RAM socketed on main system b
24. 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 Using Your Computer 2 3 Inserting and Removing Disks 2 4 To insert a diskette into a 3 5 inch drive hold the diskette with the label facing up and the metal shutter leading into the drive as shown in the following illustration Slide the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place release button metal shutter 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 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 alt diskettes before you turn off the computer Using Your Computer Stopping a Command or Program You may sometimes need to stop a command or program while it is running If you have entered a DOS or application program command that you want to stop try one of the following
25. 10 A 2 m 1811823 3 2 Compressed VGA drivers Computer problems Index 1 Configuration changing 1 8 9 1 18 drive 4 17 files 3 20 SIMM 3 9 10 system Connecting printer Connector analog 1 4 card edge 4 14 hard disk drive 4 4 5 serial device 1 6 Contrast 1 7 6 4 Control codes CTRL ALT CTRL ALT CTRL C 2 5 Control LS Controller diskette drive A 2 e drive AZ VGA A 2 Conventional memory Coprocessor math Intro 3 3 1 3 19 20 A 1 socket type 2 Index Cover removing replacing CPU Cylinder value Cyrix Cx486SL ntro l 1 16 A D Data losing saving Delay ISA 1 17 Depth Diagnostics power on 1 7 2 2 6 10 DIP switches 6 10 Disk compaction utility 6 8 Disk drive light 2 1 2 2 4 Diskette defective formatted 6 6 label pri problems 16 6 Re g 2 3 4 type ype 66 protected 6 6 Diskette drive 1 11 B 6 4 16 assignment po bay Diskette drive cable 4 14 15 4 17 6 7 caution 4 16 iguration through SETUP controller umper 3 7 errors faulty power cable 4 problems 6 7 protective card reassigning drive removing 4 17 ribbon cable 4 14 15 4 17 16 7 type 4 2 upper horizontal bay 4 1 Display modes option 1 15 Display adapt Connecti defining jumper settings 3 7 6 5
26. 3 Slide out the slot cover and set it aside Store it in a safe place in case you remove the option card later 4 Unpack the option card and adjust any switches or jumpers on it if necessary Check the option card instructions When you handle the card be careful not to touch any of the components on the drcuit 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 3 14 Installing and Removing O ptions 5 Hold the card along the top comers and guide it into the connector 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 Y Once the connectors reach the slot push the card in firmly but carefully to insert it fully You should feel the card fit into place If it does not go in smoothly do not force it pull the card all the way out and try again 6 Secure the end of the card to the computer with the retaining screw Installing and Removing Options 3 15 Removing an Option Card You may need to remove an option card installed in your computer 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 Follow these steps 1 Remove the retaini
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29. Bay Your computer may have a hard disk drive already installed using the hard disk drive mounting bracket If not you can install a l inch third height 3 Y gt inch wide drive below the mounting bracket or above it Here you will find steps for the following procedures Q Removing the mounting frames from the hard disk drive if necessary Q Connecting the hard disk drive cables Installing the hard disk drive under the mounting bracket for third height drives Q Installing the hard disk drive on the mounting bracket Note Be sure to check the jumper settings on the drive before you install a hard disk drive Also you will need to know the number of cylinders heads sectors etc to select the correct drive type in the SETUP program See the documentation that came with your drive for this information Before you can install a hard disk drive you need to remove any option cards that may be blocking your access to the hard disk drive area Once you have installed the drive replace any option cards you removed See Chapter 3 for instructions 4 2 Installing and Removing Drives Removing the Mounting Frames If there are mounting frames attached to your hard disk drive you need to remove them before you can install the drive Follow these steps 1 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 fr
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31. MMs Your computer comes with 2MB or 4MB on SIMMs By installing additional memory modules you can increase the amount of memory in your computer up to 16MB There are eight SIMM sockets on the main system board and each can contain one memory module You can install 256KB 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 RAM8 identifies the bank of sockets where you should install SIMMs SIMM configurations Bank O Bank 1 Bank 2 Bank 3 RAMS and RAM7 and RAMI and RAM3 and Total RAMB RAM2 RAM4 memory aeo ET Installing and Removing Options 3 9 Before you install SIMMs check the following guidelines to ensure that they will work properly O Use only 30 pin fast page mode SIM Ms that operate at an access speed of 70ns nanoseconds or faster Be sure all the SIMMs operate at the same speed Q Usethe correct SIMM configuration to add the amount of memory you want See the table above Inserting SIMMs Follow these steps to install SIMMs 1 Refer to the illustration on page 3 5 to locate the SIM M Sockets near the front of the computer 2 Remove any option cards that may be blocking your access to the SIMM sockets See page 3 16 for instructions 3 10 Installing and Removing O ptions 3 Position the first SIMM at an angle over the first empty socket in the bank
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33. S 6 0 3 5 diskettes O si NetWare Lite 1 1 3 5 diskettes A 8 Specific ations Index A AC power inlet 1 4 1 6 6 2 Air circulation Altitude Analog connector VGA input 5 1 Application program copy protected 2 7 display problems 6 5 exiting 3255 loading automatically 2 3 problems 6 8 requiring slow speed 1 16 2 6 stopping 2 5 timing requirements VGA drivers 5 1 2 B Back panel 3 2 Banks SIMM socket 3 9 video memo 16 17 Base memon 1 15 Battery 1 8 A 7 B Hiskerie drive 2 2 B 5 internal hard disk drive 4 1 upper horizontal 4 1 Bezel 3 4 BIOS ntro 1 1 8 1 10 1 15 1 17 6 2 Booting em 1 9 11 15 1 18 Brackets 4 12 Brightness 1 7 Button diskette release 244 power RESET 2 2 C Cable adjusting connection diskette drive 4 14 1 3 17 hard disk drive 4 2 3 4 IT key way connector 4 15 keyboard monitor 1 4 mouse power supply 4 3 4 5 4 14 16 pants reconnecting red wire 4 5 4 15 serial device 1 6 Cache internal Intro 1 1 16 A 1 Calendar ASS Card display adapter 1 4 1 15 modem Intro l Card edge oe rel CD ROM Intro 2 4 1 4 11 CGA color graphics adapter Chassis 3 4 Checking system memory Chip set feature control 1 17 CHKDSK command 6 6 Choosing a location 1 1 Clock real time 1
34. SERS This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillageradio lectrique dict par le Minist re des Communications du Canada Contents Introduction VGA Utilities rer RR RR Optional Equipment M Math Coprocessor dip htt RR How to Use This Manual Getting Started Choosing a Location Unpacking Your Computer Connecting the Computer 2e Connecting a Keyboard Connecting a Mouse s sess ss a rss mes Connecting a Monitor Connecting a Printer or Other Device Using the Parallel Port 29r eines Using the Serial Ports see rur sais Connecting the Power Cord Turning On the Computer 22m Running the SETUP Program Starting the SETUP Program Displaying System Information Setting the Date and Time Setting the Diskette Drive s Setting the Hard Disk Drive s lesse Checking System Memory
35. Setting the Video Display Type Setting Keyboard Options Setting the Processor Speed Cyrix Cache Option grass so os ee od E anda 1 16 Setting Chip Set Feature Control Options Exiting the SETUP Program asas Re Pos SETUP Procedures vii Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Turning On the Computer L2 1 Turning Off the Computer csse me Inserting and Removing Disks Stopping a Command or Program Resetting the Computer 2 9 Changing the Processor Speed Removing and Replacing the Cover 3 2 Locating the Internal Components Changing the Jumper Settings Setting the Jumpers cascas tee es PERPE Installing Memory Modules SIMMs 3 0 Inserting SIMMS Removing SIMMS 2 2 endo die ded oe oh d Installing an Option Card Removing an Option Card sss cce ca Adding Video Memory uses sis a Ed ja Ee Installing the Math Coprocessor Post installation Procedures sse sas Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Drives Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the Internal Drive Bay Removing the Mounting Frames 4 3 Connecting the Hard Disk Drive Cable 4 3 Connecting the Drive Cable to the System Board
36. The drivers and utilities described in this chapter work with any VGA and compatible multifrequency monitors that use analog input Standard VGA monitors display resolutions up to 640 x 480 and you do not need to install the drivers or utilities for your system to operate properly with your application programs at this resolution However if you want to use resolutions over 640 x 480 or take advantage of the following special features when using certain application programs you need to install the appropriate drivers Q Enhanced graphic and text modes in 4 16 and 256 colors Q Resolutions up to 1024 x 768 Q Extended text mode for 132 column text with 25 30 43 and 60 rows Your computer comes with 256KB of video memory installed on the system board You can upgrade the video memory to either 512KB or 1MB by installing additional video memory chips allowing you to use higher resolutions and more colors See Chapter 3 for installation instructions Installing Video Drivers 5 1 This chapter describes installation procedures for the following common applications Q Lotus 1 2 3 and Symphony version 2 x see page 5 3 Q Microsoft Windows version 3 1 see page 5 4 Q Microsoft Word version 5 0 see page 5 5 q Quattro Pro version 2 x see page 5 6 5 WordPerfect version 5 1 see page 5 7 Your Utility diskettes contain VGA utilities and drivers for additional applications If you want to install these utilities
37. UP for the first time you may need to install the operating system on your computer See your operating System manual for instructions Also 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 for some of your application programs See Chapter 5 for more information 1 18 S ting Up Your System Chapter 2 Using Your Computer This chapter briefly describes the following operations a Q Q Q q Turning the computer on and off Inserting and removing diskettes Stopping a command or program Resetting the computer Changing the processor speed Turning On the Computer Before you turn on your computer check the following safety rules to avoid accidentally damaging your computer or injuring yourself q Do not connect or disconnect any peripheral device cables including the keyboard or a mouse or power cables when the computer s power is on Never turn off or reset your computer while a disk drive light is on This can destroy data stored on the disk Always wait at least 20 seconds after you turn off the power before you turn it on again This prevents possible damage to the computer s electrical circuitry Do not leave a beverage near your system Spilled liquid can damage the circuitry of your equipment Using Your Computer 2 1 Follow these steps to turn on your system l Tum on the monitor printer
38. ame and remove the guiderail and grounding plate plastic guiderail metal grounding plate mounting frames 2 Then remove the two screws securing each mounting frame to the drive and remove the frames Connecting the Hard Disk Drive Cab e To connect the hard disk drive to the computer you need to connect two cables the hard disk drive ribbon cable and a power supply cable You should connect these cables before you secure the drive with the mounting bracket because you will not be able to attach them once the bracket is in place Installing and Removing Drives 4 3 Connecting the Drive Cable to the System Board If you need to connect the hard disk drive ribbon cable to the system board follow the steps below If the hard disk drive ribbon cable is already attached to the system board refer to Connecting the Drive and Power Cables to the Drive on page 4 5 l Locate the hard disk chive connector on the system board grooves 2 Locatethe hard disk drive ribbon cable it is a flat cable with a connector on each end 3 Seect one of the connectors Notice the two grooves in one side of the connector Align the connector so that these grooves face the hard disk drive bay 4 Make sure the holes in the cable connector fit over the pins in the system board connector then push in the cable connector 4 4 Installing and Removing Drives Caution If you do not correctly align the holes with the pins you
39. are unable to Store data on the hard disk drive Make sure you have partitioned and formatted the drive correctly for your operating system Use the procedures provided in your operating system manual Troubleshooting 6 7 Also make sure your hard disk drive has been physically formatted by the manufacturer If it has not been physically formatted use the format utility that came with the drive to format it Note that a physical format is different from software based formatting commands such as the DOS FORMAT command You hove 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 dealer 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 The application program is having trouble reading a key disk You may be running an application that requires a slower processor speed See Chapter 2 for information on setting the processor speed 6 8 Troubleshooting Your application has locked the computer maki
40. ation banner screen in About application window within application documentation The Computer Will Not Start The power light is on but the computer does not start Replace your main operating system diskette 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 power light is not lit Make sure the power cord is securely connected to both the AC inlet on the back panel and an electrical outlet 6 2 Troubleshooting The power cord is secure y 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 correctly 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 turn it off wait 20 seconds and try again 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 You tumed the computer off and on again but it still does not r
41. could severely damage your system board when you push in the cable connector Connecting the Drive and Power Cables to the Drive Follow the steps below to connect the hard disk drive ribbon cable and a power supply cable to the drive 1 Locate the free connector on the end of the hard disk drive ribbon cable Locate pin 1 on the drive connector If you do not see it on the connector casing turn the drive over so you can see the drive s circuit board You will see a 1 or 2 printed on the board to identify the side of the connector containing pin 1 Align the connector on the cable so that the red wire will be dosest to pin 1 on the drive Make sure the holes in the cable connector fit over all the pins in the hard disk drive connector then push in the connector Caution If you do not correctly align the holes with the pins you could severely damage your hard disk drive when you push in the cable connector Locate one of the power supply cables that lead from the power supply They have multicolored wires and a plastic connector on the end installing and Removing Drives 4 5 6 Position the power supply cable connector so that its notched comers line up with the notched comers of the power supply connector on the hard disk drive notched corners 7 Make sure the holes fit over all the pins and then push in the connector Caution If you do not align the cable connector correctly you could severe
42. cy monitor 1 4 5 1 P N Parallel port NetWare 286 1 14 controlle Non interlaced jumper mode jumper 3 7 Pause key monitor Intro 2 Physical format 6 8 Nonoperating range A 5 Port Num lock 1 16 6 4 additional Intro l Numeric game Intro 1 A 2 coprocessor see Math jumper settings 3 6 coprocessor keyboard Intro I 1 4 A 2 keypad 1 16 12 7 54 location parallel Ino Lbs 6442 O RS 232C A Operating procedures Intro 3 serial Intro T 5tR 6I A 2 Operating range AS VGA Intro l THIS Operating system Post installation procedures 3 20 Power diskette 2 2 D 6 6 2 ea errors button 1 7 2 2 installing 1 7 1 1t inlet AC 1 41 1 6 68 2 prompt 1 8 TI 18 light 2 2 6264 reloading 2 5 6 monitor switch 6 4 5 Option cards Power cable 8 bit Intro l computer 1 5 1 B 2 3 4 16 bit Intro l diskette drive 4 14 16 hard disk drive 4 2 3 4 5 6 4 11 oard 3 5 4 15 16 DIP switches monitor 6 5 6 index Power cord l n 6 2 1 B 2 4 Power requirements monitor option cards 3 13 6 10 l 4 Power supp input range P io ER 3 5 Printer checking connections 6 9 drivers 6 9 E reconnecting 3 4 turning on Processor speed changing 2 6 7 A 1 fast 1 16 2 6 7 A 1 keyboard 1 and 2 7 problems e P 1 16 P 1 16 26 Tl 68 610 h Processor type 1 10 Pomp SPA
43. 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 Introduction 1 The VGA controller supports standard resolutions up to 640 x 480 in 16 colors and extended resolutions up to 1024 x 768 in 4 colors interlaced or non interlaced With 512KB video memory the controller supports resolutions up to 1024 x 768 in 16 colors with 1024KB it supports the same resolutions in up to 256 colors VGA Utilities Your computer comes with special VGA drivers and utilities for use with the integrated VGA interface With these utilities you can take advantage of the extended VGA features such as high resolutions and 132 column text mode when you run popular application programs 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 256KB 1MB and 4MB SIMMs single inline memory modules to the main system board you can expand the computer s memory up to 16MB Drives Your system can support up to three internal mass storage devices induding hard disk drives diskette drives a tape drive or a CD ROM drive As your storage needs expand you can install additional drives 2 Introduction Math Coprocessor You may want to install a Cyrix Cx83587 33 coprocessor This optional math
44. drive bay Half height tape drive CD ROM or other storage device 5 1 4inch or 3 inch with mounting frames Specifications A 3 Physical Characteristics Width 15 6 inches 396 mm Depth 14 5 inches 368 mm Height 4 1 inches 104 mm Weight 15 Ib 6 8 kg without drives or keyboard Power Supply Type 65 Watt fan cooled Input ranges 90to 260 VAC Maximum 5 VDC at 7 5 Amps 12 VDC at outputs 2 0 Amps 12 VDC at 0 3 Amps frequency 47 to 63Hz Option Slot Power Limits Total Maximum curment 5 Volts 2 Volts 12 Volts For all slots 4 6 Amps 18 Amps 0 3 Amps This system does not support older option cards that may require 4 volts A 4 Specifications Video Memory and Supported Resolutions Resolutions 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 Environmental Requirements Non operating Condition Operating range range Sorage range Temperature 41 to 90 F 4 to 140 F 4 to 140 F 5 to 32 C 20 to 60 C 20 to 60 C Humidity non 20 to 90 10 to 90 10 to 90 condensing Altitude 330 to 9 900 ft 330 to 39 600 ft 330 to 39 600 ft 100 to 3 000 m 100 to 12 000m 100 to 12 000m 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 As new environments
45. e installing a second diskette drive one end of the cable is connected to the bottom diskette drive The cable contains both a card edge connector and a header connector 4 14 Installing and Removing Drives If you are installing a hard disk drive in the upper horizontal bay make sure you use the proper hard disk drive ribbon cable and connect the drive to the hard disk drive connector Also if this is the second hard disk drive in your system make sure you set the jumpers on both hard disk drives to indicate which is the master and which is the slave drive If the drive connector extending from the back of the drive has gold contacts on both sides use the card edge connector on the ribbon cable Make sure you align the key way the plastic divider with the gap in the drive connector If the drive connector contains a series of pins use the header connector Identify pin 1 on the drive and align the connector so that the red wire is at pin 1 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 Installing and Removing Drives 4 15 4 Position the power supply cable connector so that its notched comers line up with the notched comers of the drive s power supply connector Make sure the holes fit over all the pins and then push in the connector notched Corners lt T Caution If you do not align the cable connectors correctly you
46. e of the extended graphics drivers Choose from 800 x 600 16 colors 1024 x 768 16 colors and 786 x 1024 16 colors 10 Now select Text Screen Type 11 Choose Trident VGA 12 Select the resolution you want for your text driver 13 Press F7 to exit Your selection is saved and used for displaying text as well as the print preview and graphics functions of WordPerfect Installing Video Drivers Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 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 Epson dealer 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 6 1 Use the following table to locate this information Location of system information System information location DOS verson In response to the DOS VER command Software versions In applic
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48. er when you are finished It then describes the following Q Locating the internal components Q Changing the jumper settings Q Installing and removing memory modules SIM M s Q Installing and removing option cards Q Adding video memory Q Installing the math coprocessor Installing and Removing Options 3 1 Caution Never install options or change jumper settings with the computer turned on or the power cord connected to the computer Once you have installed your option see Post installation Procedures on page 3 20 Removing and Replacing the Cover You need to remove the computer 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 to remove the cover l Turn off the computer and then any peripheral devices induding the monitor and printer 2 Disconnect the computer s power cable from the electrical outlet and from the back panel Also disconnect any cables that are connected to the computer induding the keyboard cable 3 Ifthe monitor is on top of the computer lift it off and set it to one side 4 Turn the computer around so the back panel is facing you 3 2 Installing and Removing Options 5 Remove the three screws securing the back panel as shown below TIME JO 6 Grasp the sides of the cover and lift it straight up as shown below Installing and Removing Options 3 3 7 Sett
49. espond Try resetting the computer using the Ctrl Alt Del command Your computer sudden y stops operating You may have overloaded the power supply limitations See your option card manual s for the power requirements for your option card s Then check Appendix A to see if you have exceeded the option slot power limits Troubleshooting 6 3 Keyboard Problems The screen displays a keyboard error message when you tum on or reset the computer Make sure the keyboard is securely connected to the correct port Nothing happens when you type on the keyboard See The Computer Does Not Respond above The cursor keys on the numeric keypad do not work properly If the Num Lock light in the upper right comer of the keyboard is lit press NumLock to tum off the function If you want to change the initial settings of the num lock function see Setting the NumLock On at Root in Chapter 1 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 you connected your monitor to the computer securely 6 4 Troubleshooting 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 t
50. for some applications by installing a Cyrix Cx83S87 33 math coprocessor To install the math coprocessor follow the instructions in the manual that came with it or follow these steps 1 Locate the socket for the math coprocessor See page 3 5 2 If there is an option card in your way remove it See page 3 16 for instructions Before you remove the math coprocessor from its antistatic packaging touch an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis Do not touch the pins on the coprocessor Handle the coprocessor only be the edges of its case 3 Remove the coprocessor from its package and inspect it If the pins appear bent do not install the coprocessor Installing and Removing Options 3 19 4 Position the coprocessor over the socket as shown below Align the notched corner of the coprocessor marked with a dot over the bevelled corner in the socket Be sure to align the pins in the coprocessor directly over the holes in the socket If you insert the math coprocessor in the wrong position you could permanently damage it 5 Make sure the pins in the coprocessor are directly over the holes in the socket Then gently push the coprocessor straight into the socket pressing evenly on all sides 6 Replace any option cards you removed See page 3 13 Post Installation Procedures After you install or remove options such as memory modules or a math coprocessor you must run SETUP to update the computer s configura
51. he cover aside 8 Ground yourself to the computer by touching the metal surface of the back pane Waming 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 When you are ready to replace the computer s cover follow these steps 1 Make sure all the internal components are installed properly 2 Check all cable connections especially those that might have been loosened during your work 3 Make sure all cables are out of the way so they do not catch on the cover 4 Insert the front of the cover between the front bezel and the chassis of the computer and guide it straight down 5 Replace the three 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 following illustration to locate the different components inside your computer option J36 card connector Coprocessor power board socket supply J 1 J 10 JR SY nv 4 main system J15 board SIMM video sockets memory J 17 20 microprocessor J25 J27 drive bays mounting bracket Instal
52. he 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 Note If your application program requires a monitor that supports graphics but you have a monochrome monitor the results will be unpredictable The power switch is on but the power light is not 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 turn it on If the light turns on your monitor may be faulty Troubleshooting 6 5 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 highdensity diskette in a doubledensity drive Reinserting the diskette does not solve the problem Insert the diskette in another diskette drive of the same type If you can read the diskette in a different drive your drive may be faulty The diskette is the right type but you still see an error
53. lay adapter jumper settings Color VGA display adapter Monochrome display adapter J 15 On Interlaced mode off Non intedaced mode Factory setting Two pin jumper Built in VGA jumper settings Latin VGA o Je us Disable off off Factory setting Two pin jumper Note To use an external display adapter in an expansion slot you must disable the built in VGA adapter Installing and Removing Options 3 7 Setting the Jumpers If you need to change any jumper settings follow these steps 1 Refer to the illustration on page 3 5 to locate the jumpers 2 If there are any option cards installed in your computer you need to remove them to access the jumpers See page 3 16 3 A jumper s setting is determined by where the jumper is placed on the pins A two pin jumper either connects both pins on or sits on just one of the pins off For three pin jumpers the jumper connects pin 1 and the middle pin position 1 2 or pin 3 and the middle pin position 2 3 as shown below ub ZB A 3 RS To move a jumper from one position to the other use needle nose pliers or tweezers to pull it off its pins and gently move it to the desired position Caution Be careful not to bend the jumper pins or damage any surrounding components on the main system board 4 Replace any option cards you removed See page 3 13 for instructions 3 8 Installing and Removing O ptions Installing Memory Modules SI
54. ling and Removing Options 3 5 Changing the Jumper Settings 3 6 The main system board in your computer has a number of jumpers which control certain functions These jumpers are preset at the factory to default positions however you can use the information in the following tables to change their function if necessary Port jumper settings Jumper Jumper number setting J8 1 2 Enables COM serial port 2 3 Disables COM serial port J10 1 2 Assigns COM serial port as COMI 2 3 Assigns COMI serial port as COM3 J2 1 2 Enables COM2 serial port 2 3 Disables COM serial port J3 1 2 Assigns COM2 serial port as COM2 2 3 Assigns COM serial port as COMA 1 2 Enables parallel port 2 3 Disables parallel port 1 2 Assigns parallel port as LPT 2 3 Assigns parallel port as LPT2 1 2 Enables game port 2 3 Disables game port Factory setting DOS automatically reassgns parallel and serial ports Check your DOS manual for more information Drive assignment jumper settings Drive assignment luz ns jg 920 Upper drive is A 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 ioverdhesa e m wm ui Factory setting Installing and Removing O ptions Diskette drive controller jumper settings Jumper setting J27 Enables diskette drive controller Disables diskette drive controller Factory setting Hard disk drive controller jumper settings Hard disk controller J25 J22 Factory setting Iwo pin jumper Disp
55. llow 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 64K B of memory that starts at the indicated addresses to RAM If you enable these options you cannot use the Relocate M emory feature Additional options Two additional chipset feature options allow you to slow down your system in case you need compatibility with slower option cards or diskette drives If you enable the isa 1 wait state option the system inserts one wait state in a 16 bit ISA cyde 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 Setting Up Your System 1 27 Exiting the SETUP Program When you leave the SETUP program you can save your settings and reboot your system or exit SETUP without saving your settings You can also return all values to the factory defaults To leave the SETUP program press Esc from any SETUP screen From the SETUP exit menu press these keys to perform the following functions ESC Returns to the SETUP utility F4 Saves the changes you have made to your configuration and restarts your computer F5 Supplies the factory default values for all SETUP options F6 Exits the SETUP utility and returns to the system prompt without saving any changes Post SETUP Procedures After you run SET
56. ly damage your hard disk drive when you push it in 4 6 installing and Removing Drives Installing the Hard Disk Below the Mounting Bracket If you have a third height hard disk drive you can install it below the hard disk drive mounting bracket Refer to the illustrations below and follow these steps 1 Remove the screw securing the mounting bracket to the base of the computer 2 Slide the mounting bracket toward the diskette drive bays until the slots dear the tabs 3 Lift the mounting bracket out of the computer and set it aside Installing and Removing Drives 4 7 4 Align the hard disk drive so that the cable connectors are facing the diskette drive bays and the four holes at the base of the drive are above the four pegs as shown below Pegs 5 Gently lower the drive over the pegs When the hard disk drive is resting on the pegs it will not move from side to side 6 Lower the mounting bracket over the hard disk drive making sure that the tabs on the computer align with the slots in the mounting bracket 4 8 Installing and Removing Drives 7 Slide the bracket toward the side of the computer until the tabs hold the bracket secure 8 Secure the mounting bracket with the screw as shown above Installing the Hard Disk On the Mounting Bracket You can also install a hard disk drive on top of the mounting bracket rather than under it Refer to the illustration on page 4 7 and the one below while f
57. n If the connector has retaining screws tighten them Seting Up Your System 1 5 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the printer To secure the cable squeeze the dips at each side of the printer port and push them into place 4 Plug the printer s power cord into an appropriate grounded electrical outlet Using the Serial Ports If you have a printer a modem or a mouse with a serial interface you can connect it to one of the serial RS 232C ports on the back of the computer M ake 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 Connecting the Power Cord Follow these steps to connect the power cord l Plug the power cord into the AC power inlet on the back panel Waming To avoid an electric shock be sure to plug the cord into the computer before plugging it into the wall outlet 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate grounded electrical outlet 1 6 Setting Up Your System Turning On the Computer After you set up your system you are ready to turn on the power Follow these steps p Turn your computer around so the front panel faces you Place your monitor printer and other devices in a convenient arrangement If there is a protective card in the diskette drive remove it now Turn on the monitor printer and a
58. n program From the main menu select Advanced options and press Enter Then select Add new drivers to library and press Enter When the program finishes adding drivers to the library select Modify current driver set and press Enter Installing Video Drives 5 3 9 Select Text display to modify the text mode or Graphics display to modify the graphics resolution Then press Enter 10 Select the TVGA driver you want to install from the displayed list and press Enter 11 Select Return to menu and press Enter 12 At the Installation menu select save changes 13 At the prompt type the name you want to use for the driver set and press Enter 14 Exit the Install program 15 When you start 1 2 3 or Symphony type 123 or SYMPHONY followed by the name of the driver set you want to use and then press Enter Microsoft Windows 5 4 If you have not ye installed Windows 3 1 follow the instructions in your Windows documentation to install it with the standard VGA driver Then follow these instructions to install the new driver 1 Log onto your Windows program directory 2 Type SETUP and press Enter 3 At the System Information screen select Display and press Enter 4 From the Display menu select Other Requires disk provided by hardware manufacturer and press Enter Installing Video Drivers Insert the Utility Diskette 1 in drive A Type the following path A WIN Select the driver you want to i
59. ng if 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 Some software like OS 2 Unix or NetWare 3 11 needs a minimum of 4M B to 8MB of RAM to work correctly Check your software documentation for the minimum memory requirements If necessary add additional memory using the instructions in Chapter 3 Printer Problems The printer does not work at all Check that the printer has power and is properly connected to the computer Also make sure your printer has paper in it Make sure the computer s jumpers J7 and J9 are se correctly The 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 Troubleshooting 6 9 Option Card Problems A newly installed option card is not working conectly Make sure the option card is installed correctly and is well seated in its slot Run the SETUP program to update your computer s configuration after you install the card Also perform setup procedures for any software you are using with the option card Also 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
60. ng screw securing the option card to the computer Then pull the card straight out of the slot 2 Setthe card aside with the component side facing up Adding Video Memory Your computer comes with 256KB of video memory You can increase your video memory to either 512KB or 1024KB by installing four or six video DRAM 20 pin 70ns or 80ns 44256 DIP Dual Inline Package chips This is useful for running graphics intensive applications or for supporting resolutions up to 1024 x 768 on your monitor See Appendix A for a table identifying supported colors and resolutions for each amount of video memory For the memory to work properly you must install chips in the following configuration each bank contains two video memory chips Video memory chip configuration Bank 0 Bank 1 Bank 2 Soldered Filled Soldered Filled Filled Filled 1024KB Sandard video memory 3 16 Installing and Removing O ptions Locate the memory chip sockets on the main system board shown on page 3 5 Bank 0 labeled U24 and U40 contains two chips soldered to the system board so you cannot add video memory in this bank Bank 1 U25 and U41 contains the two sockets closest to the soldered chips Bank 2 U32 and U46 is the two middle sockets in each set of three and Bank 3 U33 and U47 contains the remaining two sockets If there is an option card in your way remove it See page 3 16 for instructions Caution To avoid generating static electrici
61. nstall Follow the instructions on the screen to finish running SETUP Note All Windows driver files are compressed using Microsoft COMPRESS If you install the drivers to or from a network server you must expand all driver files by using Microsoft EXPAND See your Windows documentation for instructions Microsoft Word If you have not yet installed Word 5 0 follow the instructions in your Word documentation to install it Then follow these instructions to install the appropriate driver l 2 Log onto your Word program directory Rename the driver file SCREEN VID to the name SCREEN OLD Insert the Utility Diskette 1 in drive A Copy the SCREEN VID file from the diskette to your Word program directory Type the following command and press Enter to copy the file COPY A WORD SCREEN VID Installing Video Drivers 5 5 5 Start your Word application 6 Press Esc to enter a command 7 Press O to enter an Option command 8 SdectDisplay Mode 9 Press F1 to list the display modes available Choose one of the following display modes to indicate the number of rows for your display 1 Text 25 lines 16 color 2 Text 43 lines 16 color 3 Text 50 lines 16 color 4 Text 60 lines 16 color 5 Text 25 lines 16 color 6 Text 30 lines 16 color 7 Text 43 lines 16 color 8 Text 60 lines 16 color These are 132 column modes and provide no mouse support Press 1 to see additional drivers
62. ny other devices connected to the computer Turn on the computer by pressing the power button on the right side of the front panda The screen displays a count of the system memory and then the computer performs its power on diagnostics which are a series of checks that 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 If your system is configured to automatically load a program such as Microsoft Windows or a word processing program you see the first menu or screen display of that program If not you may see the operating system prompt such as CA gt or AX gt If there is no operating system installed on your computer you see an error message Ignore the message for now once you install the operating system you will not see this message Now follow the instructions in the next section to configure your system using the SETUP program Setting Up Your System 1 7 Running the SETUP Program You need to run SETUP the first time you use your computer Even if your system was configured for you you may still need to set the date and time and if your system came unconfigured you need to define how it is set up You also may need to run SETUP again later if you change your configuration SETUP is stored in the computer s ROM BIOS so you can run it any time SETUP lets you verify or change
63. o 2 internal ba jumpers light 2 1 master 415 mounting bracket mounting frames mounting power cable problems removing ribbon cable 2 setting slave 4 15 57742 156 7 holes 4 10 4 1 18 42 E 4 2 3 type 1 11 13 42 upper bay 4 1 userdefined type 1 13 Height A 4 Help screen SETUP High processor speed Humidity Index FEN 1 0 expansion slots problems IDE controller A 2 Indicator light diskette drive 2 4 hard disk drive 2 2 Input ranges power supply 4 mae operating system 1 18 Interface port 3 1 Interference electromagnetic 1 2 Interlaced mode jumper 3 7 monitor Intro 2 Internal cache Intro Internal components 3 5 ISA wait state 1 17 6 10 A J Jumpers changing settings 3 8 diskette drive assignment 1 11 3 6 4 16 diskette drive controller display adapter game port hard disk drive 3 7 14 2 4 15 6 7 interlaced mode location Ed main system board 3 5 6 option card s 3 13 14 6 10 port settings 3 6 reassigning diskette drive 1 11 Keyboard checking conne tions 6 4 connecting connector 1 4 T 16 option 6 port Intro L 1 4 JA 2 6 4 processor speed command 2 7 A 1 PS 2 compatible 3 4 T L LAN card Intro l Location choosing 1 1 Lotus 1 2 3 VGA drivers or speed 1 16 216 7 A 1
64. o the backs are facing you 2 There should be two cables provided with your monitor the monitor cable to connect it to the computer and the power cable to connect it to the power source On most monitors the monitor cable is permanently attached to the monitor If your monitor does not have an attached cable connect the cable to it now 3 Examine the connector on the monitor cable and line it up with the VGA port on the computer Then insert the connector into the port Seting U p Your System caution To avoid damaging the connector be careful not to bend the pins when you insert it 4 If the connector has retaining screws tighten them 5 Plug the monitor power cord into the monitor s power inlet 6 Plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate grounded electrical outlet or into the power outlet on the back of the CPU Caution If you plug the monitor s power cord into the back of your computer make sure the monitor s power requirements do not exceed 1 Amp Connecting a Printer of Other Device Your computer has one 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 1 Place the printer next to the computer so that the backs are facing you 2 Align the connector end of the printer cable with the PARALLEL port and plug it i
65. oard with built in battery backup Trident VGA controller on main system board provides resolutions up to 1024 x 768 in 16 colors Controller on main system board supports up to two diskette drives Interface on main system board supports up to two IDE hard disk drives with built in controllers VGA interface built into system board 15 pin D shell connector One standard amp bit parallel unidirectional 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 One 15 pin D shell connector PS 2 compatible keyboard interface built into main system board num lock setting selectable through SETUP 6 pin mini DIN connector Option slots Speaker Mass storage Diskeffe drives Hard disk drives Other devices Three 16 bit full length and two B bit N length 1 O expansion slots ISA compatible 8 MHz bus speed Internal Two 3inch wide drives one internal mount and one 5 1 4inch wide half height drive 3 5 inch diskette drive 1 44MB highdensity storage capacity 525 inch diskette drive 1 2MB highdensity storage capacity 35 inch diskette drive 720KB double density storage capadty 5 25 inch diskette drive 360KB double density storage capacity 3 zinch form factor hard disk drive s up to half height size the first mounted internally and second mounted in the horizontal
66. ollowing these steps 1 Remove the screw securing the mounting bracket to the base of the computer 2 Slide the mounting bracket toward the diskette drive bays until the slots dear the tabs Installing and Removing Drives 4 9 Lift the mounting bracket out of the computer Turn the hard disk drive over and locate the four mounting holes on the drive Position the bracket on the hard disk drive aligning the holes in the bracket with the holes on the drive Secure the bracket to the drive with four screws Lower the slots on the mounting bracket onto the tabs on the computer Slide the bracket toward the side of the computer until the tabs hold the bracket secure Secure the mounting bracket with the screw Installing and amp moving Drives Removing a Hard Disk Drive From the Internal Drive Bay To remove a hard disk drive reverse the installation steps outlined above Then disconnect the hard disk drive ribbon cable and the power supply cable from the back of the drive When you disconnect the cables grasp the connectors and pull them straight out so you do not bend the pins do not pull on the cables Use the screw to again secure the hard disk drive mounting bracket to the base of the computer Installing a Drive in the Upper Horizontal Drive Bay Your system comes with a 3 25 inch diskette drive installed in the lower horizontal drive bay You can also install a diskette drive a CD ROM a tape drive or a sec
67. onable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Q Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Q Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Q Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected O Consult an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels that exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this uino has more than one interface connector do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FOR CANADIAN U
68. ond hard disk drive in the upper horizontal drive bay If you install a second hard disk drive in this bay make sure you purchase the appropriate cable to connect both drives to the hard disk drive connector Before you install a drive in the upper drive bay remove the cover Once you have the drive installed replace the cover following the instructions in Chapter 3 installing and Removing Dives 4 11 Follow these steps to install a drive in the upper horizontal drive bay 1 Remove the faceplate from the bay Place your hand behind the plate through the hole in the drive bay and push the faceplate forward as shown below Y we ee H ge Keep the faceplate in a safe place in case you remove a drive later _ E r 2 Remove any brackets or mounting frames from the drive 4 12 Installing and Removing D rives 3 Slidethe drive into the bay as far as it will go 4 Theside of the drive bay contains slots that correspond to the mounting holes in the drive Secure the drive using retaining screws in both sides of the drive Installing and Removing Drives 4 13 Connecting the Drive and Power Cables To connect the drive to the computer you need to connect both the drive ribbon cable and a power supply cable Follow the steps below l If you are installing a diskette drive locate the diskette drive ribbon cable The middle of the cable is connected to the system board W If you ar
69. ou 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 high speed 33 MHz or low speed 8 MHz The low speed is available to provide compatibility with older application programs When your computer is operating at high speed the TURBO light on the front panel is on When the computer is operating at low speed the light is off You should use high 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 software manual to determine if this is the case 2 6 Using Your Computer Some copy protected programs require the computer to run at low 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 If you use a copy protected program you can change the speed to low to access the diskette and return it to high speed when you are finished You can change the processor speed temporarily by entering one of the following commands from the numeric keypad on your keyboard Q To select low speed press Ctrl Alt Hold do
70. ructions below for choosing a location for your new system unpacking your system and setting up your computer Choosing a Location When you select a place to set up your system choose a safe convenient location that provides the following Q A flat hard surface Surfaces like beds and carpets attract static electricity which can erase data on your disks damage the computer s circuitry and prevent proper ventilation Q Good air circulation Leave several inches of space around the computer so air can move freely Setting Up Your System 1 1 Q Moderate environmental conditions Select a cool dry area and protect your computer from extremes in temperature humidity dust and smoke Avoid direct sunlight or other sources of heat Q No dectromagnetic interference Do not place your system too dose to any electrical device such as a telephone or television which generates an electromagnetic field Q Appropriate power source Connect all your equipment with the appropriate power cords for the power source in your area Unpacking Your Computer When you unpack your system components make sure you have these items computer power cord diskettes S anual keyboard Your system also includes a serial mouse and may come with the operating system and software already installed on a hard disk drive 1 2 Setting Up Your System If you purchased any optional equipment that goes inside the computer such as option
71. the following Q Current date and time Q Type of diskette drive s and hard disk drive s Q System memory Q Type of video display adapter Q Keyboard options Q Processor speed Q Shadow options Q Processor chip features The configuration information is stored in an area of memory called CMOS RAM This memory is backed up by a battery so it is not erased when you turn off or reset the computer Starting the SETUP Program You can run SETUP whenever you see the operating system command prompt such as C gt OF A gt To start SETUP hold down Ctrl and Alt then press S 1 8 Setting Up Your System Also whenever you start your computer if the system detects an error in your system configuration you will see the following message Press the F1 key to continue F2 to run the setup utility Press F2 to run the SETUP program to correct your configuration The table below lists the keys you can use to perform SETUP operations SETUP function keys CEE Moves the cursor to the next or previous modifiable option Changes the values in the field PgDn PgUP Displays the next or the previous menu Displays a help screen describing the option currently selected From the exit menu saves the changes you have made and restarts your computer F5 From the exit menu supplies the factory default values for all SETUP options F6 From the exit menu leavesthe SETUP program without saving any changes Displays
72. these instructions and save them for later reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the computer Unplug the computer from the wall outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Do not spill liquid of any kind on the computer Do not place the computer on an unstable cart stand or table Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation do not block or cover these openings Do not place the computer near or over a radiator or heat register Operate the computer using the type of power source indicated on its label If you plan to operate the computer in Germany observe the following safety precaution 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 Anschluf des Computers an die Netzversorgung muf sichergestellt werden daf die Geb udeinstallation mit einem 16A Uberstromschutzschalter abgesichert ist Connect all equipment to properly grounded earthed power outlets If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet contact your electrician to replace your outlet Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off 10 Do not allow the computer s power cord to become damaged or frayed 11 If you use an extension cord with the computer make
73. tiliser un chiffon humide ne jamais utiliser un nettoyeur liquide ou une bonbonne a rosol 4 Nejamais renverser un liquide d aucune sorte sur l ordinateur 5 Nepasplacer l ordinateur sur un chariot un support ou unetable instable 6 Les vents dans les meubles l arri re et en dessous sont con us pour l a ration on ne doit jamais les bloquer Ne pas placer l ordinateur pr s d une source de chaleur directe 7 Lefonctionnement de l ordinateur doit s effectuer conform ment au type de source d alimentation indiqu e sur l tiquette 8 Lorsqu on d sire utiliser l ordinateur en Allemagne on doit observer les normes s curitaires qui suivent Afin d assurer une protection ad quate l ordinateur contre les court circuits et le survoltage l installation de l difice doit comprendre un disjoncteur de 16 amp 9 On doit brancher tout l quipement dans une sortie reli e la masse Lorsqu il est impossible d ins rer la fiche dans la prise on doit retenir les services d un lectricien ou remplacer la prise Ne jamais utiliser une prise sur le m me circuit qu un appareil photocopie ou un systeme de contr le d a ration avec commutation marche arr t 10 S assurer que le cordon d alimentation de l ordinateur n est pas effrit 11 Dans le cas o on utilise un cordon de rallonge avec l ordinateur 12 13 14 Ut on doit s assurer que la valeur totale d amp res branch s dans le cordon n exc de
74. tion See Chapter 1 for instructions Additionally you may need to add some commands to your configuration files See your operating system manual and the manual that came with your optional equipment 3 20 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 or a CD ROM 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 three mass storage devices You can install a hard disk drive in the internal hard disk drive bay In the upper horizontal bay you can install a second hard disk drive if you have the right cable a second diskette drive a tape drive or a CD ROM drive To install or remove a drive first remove the computer s cover as described in Chapter 3 Then use the instructions below to install a hard disk drive in the internal hard disk drive bay or follow the instructions on page 4 11 to install any type of drive in the upper horizontal bay If you are installing or removing a non Epson drive some of the steps in this chapter may not apply see the documentation that came with your drive for more information Installing and Removing Drives 4 1 Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the Internal Drive
75. ty 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 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 of the pins are bent straighten them gently with your fingers or with small tweezers to align them with the other pins Be careful when you do this the pins are fragile and can break off easily Installing and Removing Options 3 17 4 Position one of the memory chips over the first 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 is fadng the outside of the computer 5 Gently press the chip halfway into the socket to make sure it is correctly aligned If the chip goes in at an angle remove it with a chip puller or a small flat head screwdriver 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 for each of the remaining chips 8 Replace any option cards you removed See page 3 13 for instructions When you start your computer it displays the video memory briefly before it begins its memory test 3 18 Installing and Removing O ptions Installing the Math Coprocessor You can enhance your system s performance
76. u can define your own type Follow these steps 1 Move your cursor to Hard Disk 1 or2and press or until you see drive type 48 or type 49 2 Press to move the cursor to the cy1 field 3 Type the appropriate cylinder value for your hard disk The documentation that came with your hard disk drive will provide the appropriate information 4 Continue pressing to move the cursor to the next field and type in the appropriate values If you are installing Epson supplied drives use the information in the following table to define your drive type Epson supplied hard disk drive types Epon ave optom on ws we u se jus eom Comnen sm Ja Jo Jos e romenos pe fe Jo pe s vow uer nm s 3 no m wo Dow Gunn ms s pm fs ui Actual formatted sze may be slightly different than size on drive label Note If you are going to install NetWare 286 version 2 2 you cannot assign a user defined drive type for your drive without installing NetWare IDE drivers You can obtain these drivers IDE DSK and IDE OBJ by downloading IDE286ZIP from Netwire in CompuSeve Alternatively you can select one of the pre defined hard disk drive types that most dosely matches the drive you are installing Setting Up Your System Checking System Memory Your computer comes with 2MB or 4MB of random access memory RAM on SIMMs DOS and application programs that run under DOS use the first 640KB
77. u must change jumpers J17 through J20 as described in Chapter 3 Then run SETUP to reassign drive types Setting the Hard Disk Drive s The SETUP program lets you select the type of hard disk drive s installed in your computer If your system was configured for you the hard disk drive type has been preset To set the hard disk drive type follow these guidelines Q If your system does not have a hard disk select Not Installed for Hard Disk 1 and Hard Disk 2 Q If your computer came with an Epson installed hard disk drive you need to define your own drive type For more information see Defining your own drive type on page 1 14 Q f you have installed another type of hard disk drive you need to select the drive type number that matches your drive Sdting Up Your Systen 1 11 Hard disk drive types The table below lists standard hard disk drives Check this table and your drive documentation to find the correct type number If none of the types listed matches your drive see page 1 14 Hard disk drive types me on w m Ju w wem 1 12 S amp ting Up Your System Hard disk drive types continued 48 49 User defined drive type Actual formatted sze may be slightly different than size on drive label Setting Up Your System 1 13 Defining your own drive type 1 14 If the parameters for your hard disk listed in its documentation do not match any of the types listed in the table above yo
78. wn the Ctrl key and the Alt key simultaneously and then press the key on the numeric keypad The speed light turns off Q To select high speed hold down the Ctrl and Alt keys and press on the numeric keypad The speed light comes on 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 the SETUP program The speed setting remains in effect until you do the following Q Reset your computer Q Turn off your computer Q Change the speed with another keyboard command Q Change the speed setting in the SETUP program Using Your Computer 2 7 Chapter3 Installing and Removing Options You can enhance the performance of your computer by adding optional equipment such as memory modules option cards or a math coprocessor Memory modules also called SIM Ms single inline memory modules allow you to increase the amount of memory in your computer An option card is a circuit board you install in your computer to add a particular function such as a modem or an additional interface port The math coprocessor can be installed on the system board to enhance numeric intensive operations for software that supports the coprocessor This chapter first describes how to remove your computer s cover to install options and how to replace the cov
79. you are filling as shown below The components on the SIMM should face the inside of the computer 4 Pushthe SIMM into the socket until it is seated firmly in the slot Then tilt it upright as shown above guiding the hole at each end of the SIMM over the retaining post at each end of the SIMM socket If it does not go in smoothly do not force it pull it all the way out and try again 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for each additional SIMM 6 Replace any option cards you removed See page 3 13 for instructions Installing and Removing Options 3 11 Removing SIMMs If you need to remove SIM Ms from your computer to install different ones for example follow the steps below 1 Remove any option cards that may be blocking your access to the SIMM sockets See page 3 16 for instructions 2 Useyour fingers or a small screwdriver to carefully pull away the metal tabs that secure the SIMM at each end as shown below As you pull away the tabs the SIMM falls to the side Remove it from the socket 3 If necessary follow the same procedure to remove the other SIMMs 4 Replace any option cards you removed as described below 3 12 Installing and Removing O ptions Installing an Option Card This section explains how to install option cards in your computer Your computer has three 16 bit full length slots and two 8 bit half length slots to accommodate a total of five option cards Usually it does not matter which slot

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