Epson 4000 User Manual

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Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation, ActionDesk is a trademark and Epson Connection is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. General notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and

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Important Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the computer.

Unplug the computer 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.

5. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are

6. 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

8. 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 Anschluß des Computers an die Netzversorgung muß sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem

16 A Überstromschutzschalter 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.

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11. If you use an extension cord with the computer, make 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 personnel.

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.

If liquid has entered the computer.

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.

If the computer has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

If the computer exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Instructions Importantes de Sécurité

Lire complètement les instructions qui suivent et les conserver pour references futures.

Bien suivre tous les avertissements et les instructions indiqués sur l’ordinateur.

Debrancher l’ordinateur de toute sortie murale avant le Utiliser un chiffon humide; ne jamais utiliser un nettoyeur liquide ou une bonbonne aerosol.

Ne jamais renverser un liquide d’aucune sorte sur l’ordinateur.

Ne pas placer l’ordinateur sur un chariot, un support, ou une table instable.

Les events dans les meubles, à l’arrière et pour l’aération; on ne doit jamais les bloquer. Ne pas placer l’ordinateur près d'une source de chaleur directe.

Le fonctionnement de l’ordinateur doit s’effectuer conformément au type de source d’alimentation indiquée sur l’étiquette.

Lorsqu’on desire utiliser l’ordinateur en Allemagne, on doit observer les normes sécuritaires qui suivent:

dessous sont conçus

nettoyage.

Afin d’assurer une protection adequate à l’ordinateur contre les court-circuits et le survoltage, l’installation de l’édifice doit comprendre un disjoncteur de 16 amp.

On doit brancher tout l’équipement dans une sortie reliée à la masse. Lorsqu’il est impossible d’insérer la fiche dans la prise, on doit retenir les services d’un électricien ou remplacer la prise. Ne jamais utiliser une prise sur le même circuit qu’un appareil à photocopie ou un système de contrôle d’aération avec commutation marche-arrêt.

10.

S’assurer que le cordon d’alimentation de l’ordinateur n’est pas effrité.

11. Dans le cas où on utilise un cordon de rallonge avec l’ordinateur, on doit s’assurer que la valeur totale d’ampères branches dans le cordon n’excède en aucun temps les amperes du cordon de rallonge. La quantité totale des appareils branches dans la prise murale ne doit jamais excéder 15 amperes.

12. Ne jamais insérer un objet de quelque sorte que ce soit dans les cavités de cet appareil.

13. Sauf tel que spécifié dans la notice d’utilisation, on ne doit jamais tenter d’effectuer une réparation de l’ordinateur. On doit référer le service de cet appareil à un technicien qualifié.

14. Debrancher l’ordinateur de la prise murale et confier le service au personnel de service qualifié selon les conditions qui suivent:

Lorsque le cordon d’alimentation ou la prise sont endommagés.

Lorsqu’un liquide s’est infiltré dans l’ordinateur.

Lorsque l’ordinateur refuse de fonctionner normalement même en suivant les instructions. N’ajuster que les commandes qui sont énumérées dans les instructions de fonctionnement. Tout ajustement inadéquat de tout autre contrôle peut provoquer un dommage et souvent nécessiter des réparations élaborées par un technicien qualifié afin de remettre l’appareil en service.

Lorsqu’on a échappé l’ordinateur ou que l’on a endommagé le boîtier.

Lorsque l’ordinateur démontre un changement note au niveau de sa performance.

Contents

Introduction

VGA and IDE Drivers Optional Equipment

System Memory Cache Memory Video Memory

Microprocessor Math Coprocessor Drives

How to Use This Manual

Conventions Used in This Manual

Where to Get Help

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Choosing a Location Unpacking Your Computer

Connecting the Computer

Connecting a Keyboard Connecting a Mouse Connecting a Monitor Connecting a Printer or Other Device

Connecting the Power Cord Turning On the Computer Turning Off the Computer

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Chapter 2

Running the SETUP Program

Starting the SETUP Program The System Setup Option

Setting the Time and Date Setting the Video Display Type Checking System Memory Setting the Diskette Drive(s)

The Fixed Disk Setup Option

Defining Your Own Drive Type

The Advanced System Setup Option

Configuring Cache Memory Configuring Memory Shadow Configuring Chipset Registers

Setting the Boot Options

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The System Security and Anti-Virus Option The System Summary Option Exiting the SETUP Program Post-SETUP Procedures

Chapter 3

Using Your Computer

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Inserting and Removing Disks Stopping a Command or Program Resetting the Computer Using a Password

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Chapter 4

Removing the Cover

Replacing the Cover Locating the Internal Components Changing the Jumper Settings

Setting the Jumpers

Installing and Removing Options

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Installing Memory Modules (SIMMs)

Inserting SIMMs Removing SIMMs

Installing an Option Card

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Removing an Option Card Removing the Option Card Connector Board Replacing the Option Card Connector Board Adding Video Memory

Installing the Video Chips

Installing External Cache

Installing the Chips

Upgrading the Microprocessor

Replacing the Processor Chip Installing a Heat Sink

Post-installation Procedures

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Chapter 5

Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the Internal Drive Bay . . . . .

Removing the Mounting Frames . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Connecting the Hard Disk Drive Cables . . . . . . . . . .

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 Drivein the Upper External Drive Bay . . . . . . .

Connecting the Drive and Power Cables . . . . . . . . . .

Removing a Drive from the Upper Drive Bay . . . . . . . . . .

Reconnecting the Drive and Power Cables to the Diskette

Drive in the Lower Drive Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Post-installation Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

Chapter 6

VGA Drivers

Installing the Windows Drivers

Configuring the Drivers SetRES

IDE Drivers

Installing the IDE Drivers

Installing and Removing Drives

Installing VGA and IDE Drivers

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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Identifying Your System The Computer Will Not Start The Computer Does Not Respond Keyboard Problems Monitor Problems Diskette Problems Diskette Drive Problems Hard Disk Drive Problems Password Problems Software Problems Printer Problems Option Card Problems Memory Module Problems Mouse Problems Controller Problems

External Cache Problems

Appendix A Specifications

CPU and Memory Controllers Interfaces Physical Characteristics Power Supply Option Slot Power Limits (Total) Environmental Requirements Tested Operating Environments Options Available from Epson

Hard Disk Drive Types Connector Pin Assignments

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Parallel Port Connector (CN3) Serial Port Connectors (CN4 and CN5) Keyboard and Mouse Connectors (CN7 and CN6) VGA Port Connector (CN2)

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Glossary

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Your new Epson® ActionDesk™ 4000 computer is a fast, high-performance, all-in-one system offering flexibility and expandability in a compact design. It provides the following features:

486SX/25

MHz, 486DX/ 33 MHz, 486DX2 / 50, or

486DX2/66 MHz microprocessor 4MB of internal memory, expandable to 64MB System and video BIOS shadow RAM 8KB of internal processor cache, with support for 64KB,

128KB, or 256KB of external cache 1MB of on-board video memory, expandable to 2MB

Math coprocessor built into the microprocessor on the DX and DX2 systems

Local bus video with True Color support, which enables your monitor to display up to 16.8 million colors

High-speed, 32-bit local bus IDE hard disk drive interface Built-in VGA port Two built-in serial ports and one built-in parallel port One built-in IBM® PS/2™ compatible keyboard port and

one built-in PS/2 compatible mouse port Three 16-bit, full-length and two S-bit, half-length ISA

option slots

Introduction 1

Support for up to four mass storage devices (two externally accessible and two internal)

Password security.

Using the built-in interfaces, you can connect most of your peripheral devices directly to the computer so you do not have

to install option cards. You can use the option slots to enhance your system with extra functions such as a modem card, a network controller card, or additional interface ports.

The shadow RAM feature speeds up processing by moving the system and video BIOS into the RAM area of memory.

With the standard 1MB of video RAM, the VGA controller supports the following resolutions:

1280 x 1024 x 16 colors (interlaced) 1024 x 768 x 32K colors (interlaced) 1024 x 768 x 256 colors (interlaced and non-interlaced) 800 x 600 x 64K colors 640 x 480 x 16.8 million colors.

When upgraded to 2MB of video RAM, the system can support

1280 x 1024 in 256 colors and 1024 x 768 in 64K colors.

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VGA and IDE Drivers

Your computer comes with special VGA and IDE drivers for use with the integrated local bus VGA interface and the local bus IDE hard disk interface. With the VGA drivers, you can take advantage of the extended VGA features such as high resolutions and 132-column text mode when you run popular application programs. With the IDE drivers, you can take advantage of the high-speed, 32-bit local bus IDE hard disk drive interface. Instructions in Chapter 6 describe how to install the VGA drivers for Microsoft® Windows® 3.1 and how to install the IDE drivers. Other VGA drivers are available from the Epson Electronic Bulletin Board or from our worldwide network of subsidiaries and distributors. To access the bulletin board, call (310) 782-4531.

Optional Equipment

You can easily upgrade your computer by installing additional memory and a wide variety of options, as describe d below. (Installation instructions are provided in Chapters 4 and 5.)

System Memory

By adding 1MB, 2MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, and 32MB SIMMs (single inline memory modules) to the main system board, you can expand the computer’s memory up to 64MB.

Cache Memory

You can increase the cache memory on your main system board to 64KB, 128KB, or 256KB by having additional SRAM chips installed by an Authorized Epson Servicer. Additional cache allows your system to access frequently used data faster.

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Video Memory

You can add video memory chips to your system board to increase the video memory to 2MB and support higher video resolutions with more colors.

Microprocessor

You can upgrade your system with these microprocessors:

486SX/33

486DX/33 486DX2/50

486DX2 /66.

Math Coprocessor

You automatically install a math coprocessor when you upgrade your system with a DX or DX2 microprocessor, because a math coprocessor is built into the 486DX and 486DX2 chips.

Drives

Your system can support up to four mass storage devices, including hard disk drives, diskette drives, a tape drive, or a CD-ROM drive. As your storage needs expand, you can install

additional drives.

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How to Use This Manual

This manual contains the information you need to get the best results from your computer. You don’t have to read everything in this book; see the following chapter summaries to find the sections you need.

Chapter 1

system and connecting peripheral devices such as the monitor and printer.

Chapter

define your computer’s configuration. You may need to do

this the first time you use your computer. If you change the

configuration later, you will need to run it again.

Chapter

resetting the computer, using the password, and changing the

processor speed.

Chapter

cover, change jumper settings, and install optional equipment such as microprocessor upgrades, option cards, and memory modules.

Chapter Chapter Chapter

provides simple instructions for setting up your

2 describes how to run the SETUP program to

3 covers general operating procedures, such as

4 describes how to remove and replace the computer’s

5 explains how to install and remove disk drives. 6 describes how to install the VGA and IDE drivers. 7 contains troubleshooting tips.

Appendix A

operating environments that have been tested on your system, and options available from Epson.

At the end of this manual you’ll find a a list of international marketing locations.

lists the specifications of your computer, the

Glossary,

Index,

Introduction 5

and

Conventions Used in This Manual

This manual uses the following type conventions:

Example

Enter

Ctrl C

C:\DOS

DISKCOPY A: B:

path\filename

SERIAL 1

Meaning

Keys you press on the keyboard

Keys you press at the same time; hold down the

key marked Ctrl and press the letter C Text as it appears on the screen Text that you type exactly as shown Words printed in lowercase italics represent

optional parameter names; here you would type the actual path and filename, such as \WORK\CONTACT

Names of hardware elements

Where to Get Help

If you purchased your computer outside the United States, please contact your dealer or the marketing location nearest you for customer support and service. International marketing locations are listed at the back of this manual.

If you purchased your computer in the United States, Epson provides the following support services through the Epson Connection’“:

Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of Epson products

On-site Servicer referral Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson

Reseller or Service Center

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Sales of Epson computers as well as ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for your Epson product

Customer Relations Epson technical information library fax service-also

available directly by calling the toll number (310) 782-4214 Product literature with technical specifications on our

current and new products User group locations.

If you need help with any software you are using, see the

documentation that came with it for technical support.

Epson Connection: (800) 922-43911

You can also contact Epson at (310) 782-0770 and ask for the Epson Connection.

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Chapter 1

Setting Up Your System

This chapter briefly describes how to set up your computer. It includes the following information:

Getting started

Connecting the computer Turning on the computer Turning off the computer.

Getting Started

Follow the instructions below for choosing a location for your new system and unpacking it.

Choosing a Location

When you are ready to set up your system, choose a safe, convenient location that provides the following:

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.

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.

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Good air circulation. Leave several inches of space around the computer so air can move freely.

No electromagnetic interference. Do not place your system too close to any electrical device, such as a telephone or television, which generates an electromagnetic field.

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

Your system may also include an Epson PS/2 compatible mouse and may come with the operating system and software already installed on a hard disk drive.

If you purchased any optional equipment that wasn’t installed at the factory-such as option cards, memory modules, a hard disk, or a diskette drive-you install these options before you connect your computer. See Chapters 4 and 5 for instructions.

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Setting Up Your System

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

AC inlet

AC outlet

MOUSE

PARALLEL

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

Connecting a Mouse

If your system came with an Epson PS/2 compatible mouse,

you connect it to the computer’s built-in mouse port. To

connect the mouse, insert the connector into the port marked

MOUSE.

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Caution

Although the connectors and ports for the mouse and keyboard are physically identical, they cannot be used interchangeably. Be sure to plug the mouse connector into the

MOUSE

If your system has not already been configured, you may need to install a mouse driver. See your mouse manual for instructions. (If you are using Windows 3.1, you don’t need a mouse driver.)

port, or you may damage your system.

Connecting a Monitor

You can connect your VGA monitor to the computer’s built-in VGA port as described below. You must use a VGA monitor with this computer.

Place your monitor on top of or near the computer. Turn the monitor and computer around so the backs are facing you.

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 your monitor does not have an attached cable, connect the cable to it now.

the

monitor. If

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Examine the connector on the monitor cable and line it up

VGA

with the connector into the port.

Caution

To avoid damaging the connector, be careful not to bend

the

pins when you insert it.

Setting Up Your System

port on the computer. Then insert the

If the connector has retaining screws, tighten them.

Plug the monitor’s power cord into the power inlet on the back of the monitor.

Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet or into the power outlet on computer.

Caution

Before you plug the monitor’s power cord into the back

of your computer, make sure the monitor’s power

requirements do not exceed 1 Amp.

the

back of

Connecting a Printer or Other Device

Your computer has one bidirectional parallel and two serial ports. To connect a printer or other peripheral device, follow the appropriate instructions below.

Using the parallel port

the

Follow these steps to connect a parallel printer to your computer:

Place the printer next to the computer so that the backs are facing you.

Align the connector end of the printer cable with the

PARALLEL

screws, tighten them.

Connect the other end of the cable to the printer. To secure the cable, squeeze and push them into place.

port and plug it in. If the connector has retaining

the

clips at each side of the printer port

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Plug the printer’s power cord into a 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. Make sure you have a cable compatible with a DB-9P connector.

To connect a serial device, insert the connector into one of the ports marked COM1 and COM2. If you are connecting only one serial device, use the COM1 port.

Connecting the Power Cord

Follow these steps to connect the power cord:

Plug the power cord into the power inlet on the back of the computer.

Warning

To avoid an electric shock, be sure to plug the cord into the computer before plugging it into the wall outlet.

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Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.

Setting Up

Your

System

Turning On the Computer

After you set up your system, you are ready to turn on the power. Use the illustration below to identify the parts of your system.

hard disk

speed

access light

diskette drive

reset button

Before you turn on your computer, check the following safety rules to avoid accidentally damaging your computer or injuring yourself:

Do not connect or disconnect any peripheral device cables (including the keyboard or a mouse) or power cables unless the computer’s power is off.

Never turn off or reset your computer while a disk drive light is on. This can destroy data stored on the disk.

Never turn on the computer with a protective card in the diskette drive.

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Always wait at least 20 seconds after you turn off the power before you turn it on again to prevent 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.

Follow these steps to turn on your system:

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.

Turn on the monitor, printer, and any other devices

connected to the computer.

Turn on the computer by pressing the power button on the

right side of the front panel. The power indicator lights up, then the screen displays the

BIOS version number and copyright information. The computer performs its power-on diagnostics, which are a series of checks that make sure everything is working correctly. The screen displays several messages during the diagnostics, including the prompt:

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Press <F2> to enter SETUP

If the diagnostics indicate a mismatch with the system configuration, you will see an error message followed by this prompt:

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup

If this happens, press F2 to run the SETUP program and check your system configuration. See Chapter 2 for a complete description of the SETUP program.

Setting Up Your System

When the computer completes its testing, it displays a screen describing the system’s configuration. If necessary, press the

Pause

button on the keyboard to view screen. After viewing the screen, press any key to continue the startup process.

necessary,

5. brightness and contrast until you characters on the screen. If your monitor has horizontal and vertical hold controls, you may need to use them to

stabilize the display.

If your system is configured to automatically load a program

(such as Microsoft Windows or a word processing program), you see program. If not, you may see the operating system prompt, such as C:\>orA:\>.

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 you need to run the SETUP program to make sure your computer is configured properly. First turn off the computer, as described below, then see Chapter 2 for instructions. When you finish running SETUP, be sure to see “Post-SETUP Procedures”

page 2-12 for guidelines

use the controls on your monitor to adjust

can

the

first menu or screen display of that

what you need to do next.

the

configuration

easily see the

the

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Turning Off the Computer

Whenever you turn off your system, follow these steps:

Save your data and exit any application program you are using.

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.

Remove any diskette(s) from the diskette drive(s).

Press the power button to turn off the computer.

Turn off the monitor, printer, and any other peripheral

devices.

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Chapter 2

Running the SETUP Program

You may need to run the SETUP program the first time you use

your computer. If your system came unconfigured, you need to

define how it is set up. If your system was configured for you, you may still need to set the date and time. You also may need to run the program again later if you change your configuration.

The SETUP program is stored in the computer’s ROM BIOS (read-only memory, basic input/output system). SETUP lets you verify or change the following:

Current date and time

Type of video display adapter

System memory

Type of diskette drive(s) and hard disk drive(s)

External cache

Shadow and memory mapping options Chipset register options System booting sequence

Password security.

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.

Running

the SETUP Program

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Starting the SETUP Program

Whenever you start your computer, you see the following message:

Press <F2> to enter SETUP

If the system detects

error in your system configuration, you

will see an error message followed by this message:

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup

In either case, press F2 to run the SETUP program to verify or change your configuration.

The SETUP program displays the Main Menu. From this menu, you can select the various SETUP options to identify your

system’s configuration and then save your new values to CMOS. If you change your mind, you can ignore any changes you have made and restore the default values stored in ROM or load the values previously stored in CMOS.

The table below lists the keys you can use to perform SETUP operations.

SETUP function keys

Key

Home End F1 or Alt H

F5or-

Function

Move the cursor to the next or previous modifiable option Change the values in the field Move the cursor to the top or bottom of the menu Displays a help screen describing the option currently

selected Selects the previous value

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F6 or + or Space bar

Selects the next value

Running the SETUP Program

SETUP function keys (continued)

Key

F10

Enter Alt R Esc or Alt X

Function

Supplies the factory default values for the SETUP options on the current screen

Ignores any changes you have made on the current

screen Selects the current option or value Refreshes the current screen Exits the current menu

Whenever you are in the SETUP program, the bottom of the screen lists the keys you can press to perform specific functions.

The System Setup Option

When you select this option, you see the System Setup screen. From this screen, you can set the system time and date, define your video display type, check system memory, and define the

diskette drives. Use to move the cursor to the value you want to

change. Then press + or - until you see the value you want.

Setting the Time and Date

The real-time clock in your computer continuously tracks the date and time-even when you set the System Time and System Date options using SETUP, you should not need

the time for daylight savings or other seasonal adjustments. (The computer automatically changes the date for leap years.)

the

computer is turned off. Once

to change

them, unless you adjust

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Setting the Video Display Type

The

Video

adapter you are using. Because you connected your monitor to the computer’s built-in VGA port, select

You must use a VGA monitor with this computer; therefore,

always select a video display type of

Note

You cannot install an optional video card in this computer.

System

option allows you to define the type of

EGA/VGA.

Checking System Memory

Your computer comes with 4MB of RAM on a SIMM. MS-DOS@ and application programs that run under MS-DOS use the first 640KB 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 total memory size automatically. You see the memory configuration displayed in the System

Memory and

Extended Memory

fields on this SETUP screen.

You cannot change these values; if they are not what you expect them to be, check your jumper settings as described in Chapter 4. Also, check that the SIMM(s) are securely seated in their sockets.

Setting the Diskette Drive(s)

On your system, diskette drive A is the 3.5-inch high-density drive installed in the lower drive bay on your system. You may also have another drive of a different size or capacity; this is drive B. Check the settings for both drives and correct them if necessary.

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The Fixed Disk Setup Option

When you select this option, you see the Fixed Disk Setup screen. From this screen, you select Disk 0 or Disk 1.

Your computer comes with a hard disk auto-sensing feature. If you press Enter when the Autotype Fixed Disk option is highlighted, the system detects the type of hard disk drive and fills in the remaining fields on the screen.

If you are using an older drive or a preformatted drive, it may not support the auto-sensing feature. If you press the

Autotype Fixed Disk

drive parameters do not match your drive, you need to define your own drive type or reformat the disk. See the next section for instructions on how to define your own drive type.

option is highlighted and the

Enter

Defining Your Own Drive Type

If the parameters for your hard disk do not match the parameters detected by the auto-sensing feature, or if you want to use your drive with parameters other than the defaults, you can define your own type. (See Appendix A for a list of hard disk drive types and their parameters.)

when

To define your own drive type, follow these steps:

Move the cursor to

Type the appropriate values for your hard disk.

After entering the appropriate values press

screen.

See Appendix A for a list of standard hard disk drives and

Epson hard disk drives and their specifications.

Type

and select User.

to exit this

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Note

If you are going to install NetWare® 286, version 2.2, and you plan to assign a user-defined drive type for your drive, you must install the NetWare IDE drivers (IDE.DSK and IDE.OBJ). You can obtain these drivers by downloading IDE286.ZIP from Netwire in CompuServe.® Alternatively, you can select one of the predefined hard disk drive types that most closely matches the drive you are installing.

The Advanced System Setup Option

When you select this option from the Main Menu, you see the Advanced System Setup screen. From this screen, you can select the options that allow you to configure the computer’s cache memory and shadow memory, and define options that control the advanced chipset.

Note

The Advanced System Setup options can be automatically

configured by system. to avoid malfunctions, let the

system configure these options.

Configuring Cache Memory

You use the Memory

automatic configuration of your external cache memory. Enabling cache memory improves system performance, especially in large data retrieval and processing environments.

If you choose to configure your cache memory (rather than let the system automatically configure it), you can define the burst wait states and two non-cacheable areas of memory. However, it’s a good idea to let the system automatically configure your cache memory.

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Cache

option to enable or disable

Configuring Memory Shadow

You use the shadowing of your system and video memory as well as specific blocks of ROM.

Your computer can access RAM faster than ROM. The options on this screen allow your system to copy the contents of its system and/or video ROM into RAM. When you use shadowing, your system can perform certain operations faster. This provides a significant increase in performance.

Note

For the best system performance, always set the

shadow

If you enable shadowing for specific regions, the ROM located in this region is copied to the shadow area.

Memory

and the

Shadow

Video

option to enable or disable

shadow

optionsto

Enabled.

System

Configuring Chipset Registers

You use the the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s performance. Setting these values correctly will increase your system performance; however, setting these values incorrectly may cause your system to malfunction or shut down. Be sure to

set the system automatically configure these options to avoid problems.

Advanced Chipset Control

Auto Configuration

option to

option to change

Enabled

to let the

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The options that the system automatically configures for optimum performance are listed below:

Memory remapping

Refresh cycle DRAM wait state

CPU clock selection

Keyboard clock selection AT clock selection DRAM type NPU ready delay Divider of refresh frequency Hold PD bus

Setting the Boot

When you select this option from the Main Menu, you see the

Boot Options screen.

The

Disk drive boot sequence

order in which the computer checks the drives when it looks for the operating system.

you select A :

it tries

doesn’t contain an operating system, the computer loads the operating system from drive C. If you select computer tries to load the operating system from drive C first. If drive C doesn’t contain an operating system, the computer tries to load it from drive A. If you select C : computer tries to load the operating system from drive C only.

you set the Disk drive boot sequence option to

c :only, you can disable the

speed up your boot time.

Options

option determines the

then C : , each time you turn on the computer,

to load the operating system from drive A. If drive A

C :

then A:,

only, the

Floppy

seek

option.

This will

the

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Running the SETUP Program

You can also enable or disable the system summary screen that the system displays during system startup. Disabling the System Summary screen speeds up system startup.

The System Security and Anti- Virus Option

When you select this option from the Main Menu, you see the System Security and Anti-Virus screen.

You can enable both a Supervisor and a User password to control access to your system and prevent unauthorized users from accessing the diskette drives. To specify a User password,

you must first specify a Supervisor password. The passwords

can be up to eight characters. If you enable the

the Supervisor or User password each time you turn on the system. If you do not enable the

you must enter the password each time you start the SETUP

program.

When you start SETUP, the password you enter (either

Supervisor or User) determines the options available on the Security and Anti-Virus screen. If you enter the User password, the Supervisor options are not displayed.

You can restrict use of the diskette drives by specifying that either the Supervisor or User password be entered before the

drive can be accessed. If you enter

Diskette Access option,

only if you enter the Supervisor password during system

startup. If you enter you can access the diskette drives whether you enter the Supervisor or User password during startup.

Password on boot

you can access the diskette drives

User for the Diskette Accessoption,

option, you must enter

Supervisor

for the

option,

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By controlling access to the diskette drives, you can prevent unauthorized users from accessing the drives and possibly

introducing a virus to your system. To delete your passwords, follow these steps:

Set the Password

Delete the User password.

Then delete the Supervisor password. You must delete the User password before SETUP will allow you to access the Supervisor password.

boot

option to

Disabled.

The System Summary Option

When you select the System Menu, the SETUP program displays a summary of the configuration settings for your system. This is the same screen you see during system startup.

Disabling this screen during system startup speeds up the startup procedure. You enable or disable this screen using the Boot Options described on page 2-8.

Summary

option from the Main

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Running the SETUP Program

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 Main Menu, you can perform the

following functions:

Load ROM

Default Values

Load Values

from CMOS

Save Values

to CMOS to your configuration to CMOS.

Now press Esc to restart your computer.

Loads the factory default settings stored in ROM back into CMOS. If you change your system configuration using the SETUP program and then have problems, you can load to ROM values to boot the system and start over.

Loads the current values stored in CMOS for all SETUP options. This ignores any changes you have made through SETUP.

Saves the changes you have made

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Post-SETUP Procedures

After you run SETUP for the first time, you may need to install the operating system on your computer (if it is not already installed). See your operating system manual for instructions.

Once you have installed your operating system, install any software you plan to use. See your application program manuals for instructions.

You may also want to install the optional extended video drivers for some of your application programs. See Chapter 6 for more information.

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Chapter 3

Using Your Computer

This chapter briefly describes the following operations:

Inserting and removing diskettes Stopping a command or program

Resetting the computer

Using the password

Changing the processor speed.

inserting and Removing Disks

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.

metal shutter

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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. Turn down the latch to secure the diskette in the drive.

When you want to remove the diskette, make sure the drive light is off; then press the release button or turn Remove the diskette and store it properly.

Caution

Never remove a diskette or reset or turn off the computer while a diskette drive light is on. You could lose data. Also,

remove all diskettes before you turn off the computer.

the

latch.

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:

Press

Hold down Hold down

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.

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Pause

Ctrl

and press C

Ctrl

and press

Break.

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 reset only if

necessary.

Caution

Do not reset the computer to exit a program. Some programs classify and store new data when you exit them. If you reset the computer without properly exiting a program, you may lose data.

When you 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 operating system diskette in

drive A. If you are using DOS, you can hold down

and press

Del.

Ctrl

and

Alt

You can

side of your computer. (See the illustration below.) The screen

displays nothing for a moment and then

the operating system.

also press the

RESET

button located on the front right

the

computer reloads

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reset button

If resetting the computer does not correct the problem, you probably need to turn it off and on again. Remove any diskette(s) from the diskette drive(s). Turn off the computer and wait 20 seconds. If you do not have a hard disk, insert the operating system diskette in drive A. Then turn on the computer.

Using a Password

You use the Security and Anti-virus option of the SETUP program to define your password security. You can

define both a Supervisor password and a User password. You also specify whether a password is required when you boot the system and/or access a diskette drive.

If you enabled the the SETUP program, you must enter the Supervisor or User password every time you turn on or reset the computer. If you disable the password when you start the SETUP program.

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Password on boot

option, you enter the

option when you ran

If you set the can access a diskette drive only if the Supervisor password is entered during startup. If the User password is entered, you cannot access the diskette drive.

Follow these steps to enter your password when you see the password prompt:

Type your password. You see a rectangle for each character you type. Then press

After you type the password correctly and press computer loads the operating system (or starts SETUP).

If you don’t enter the correct password the first time you type it, you can try two more times. If you haven’t entered the correct password on the third try, the computer locks up to prevent unauthorized access. You see the message:

System Disabled!

Diskette

Access option to Supervisor, you

Enter.

Enter,

the

You must turn off the computer and start over. You the computer using the computer by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del.

Note

If you

want

to delete your password, you must run the

SETUP program and follow the instructions for deleting a

password in Chapter 2.

If you do not remember your password, see “Password Problems” in Chapter 7.

RESET

button but you cannot reset the

Using Your Computer

can reset

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Changing the Processor Speed

Your computer’s processor can operate at two speeds: fast speed (the speed of your microprocessor) or slow speed (8 MHz). The slow speed is available to provide compatibility with older application programs.

When your computer is operating at fast speed, the on the front panel is on. When the computer is operating at slow speed, the light is off.

You should use fast speed for almost everything you do because your programs will work faster. However, certain application programs have specific timing requirements and can run only at the slower speed. See your software manual to determine if this is the case.

Some copy-protected programs require the computer to run at slow speed while accessing the program on a diskette. These programs also usually require you to leave a diskette that contains the copy protection-in the diskette drive. If you use a copy-protected program, you can change the

speed to slow to access the diskette and return it to fast 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:

To select slow speed, hold down the simultaneously and then press the - key on the numeric keypad. This turns off the speed light.

Ctrl

key and the

key

TURBO

disk-the

Alt

light

key

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To select fast speed, hold down the press + on the numeric keypad. The speed light comes on.

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Ctrl

and

Alt

keys and

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.

The speed setting remains in effect until you do the following:

Reset your computer Turn off your computer Change the speed with another keyboard command Change the jumper setting of J22 (as described in

Chapter 4).

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Chapter 4

Installing and Removing Options

You can enhance the performance of your computer by adding

optional equipment such as system, video, or cache memory modules, option cards, or a microprocessor upgrade.

This chapter first describes how to remove your computer’s

cover to install options and how to replace the cover when you

are finished. It then describes the following:

Locating the internal components Changing the jumper settings Installing and removing SIMMs (single inline memory

modules) Installing and removing option cards Removing and re-installing the option card connector board Adding video memory Installing external cache Installing microprocessor upgrades.

Caution

Never install options or change jumper settings when the computer is turned on or the power cable is connected to the

computer.

Once you have installed your option, see “Post-installation Procedures” on page 4-29.

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Removing 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 5).

Follow these steps to remove the cover:

Turn off the computer and then any peripheral devices (including the monitor and printer).

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, including the keyboard cable.

If the monitor is on top of the computer, lift it off and set it

to one side.

Turn the computer around so the back panel is facing you. Remove the three screws securing the back panel.

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Grasp the sides of the cover and lift it straight up, as shown

below:

Set the cover aside.

Ground yourself to the computer by touching the metal

surface of the back panel.

Warning

Be sure to ground yourself by touching the back panel of the computer every time you remove the cover. If you are not properly grounded, you could generate an electric shock that could damage a component when you touch it.

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Replacing the Cover

When you are ready to replace the computer’s cover, follow these steps:

Make sure all the internal components are installed properly.

Check all cable connections, especially those that might have been loosened during your work.

Make sure all cables are out of the way so they do not catch on the cover.

Insert the front of the cover between the front bezel and the chassis of the computer and guide it straight down. (See the illustration on page 4-3.)

Replace the three cover retaining screws.

Reconnect the computer to the monitor, printer, keyboard,

and any other peripheral devices you have. Then reconnect the power cable to the back of the computer and to an electrical outlet.

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Installing and Removing Options

Locating the Internal Components

As you follow

the

instructions in this chapter, refer to the illustration below to locate the different components inside your computer.

optional video memory processor sockets

video

memory

optional external cache sockets

micro-

option card and connector system

board

diskette drive connector

hard disk drive mounting bracket

drive bays

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Changing the Jumper Settings

The main system board in your computer has a number of

jumpers that control certain functions. These jumpers are preset

at the factory to default positions. See the illustration below to locate the jumpers on the system board.

J5.J6,J7.J8

J16

J17 J19

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Note

These are the only jumpers you may need to change. Other jumpers on the system board are for service purposes only.

Installing and Removing Options

Use the information in the following tables to change jumper settings, if necessary.

Jumper

settings

Jumper Jumper

number setting

J16

J22

J34

J35

1-2 *

2-3

1-2 *

2-3

1-2 *

2-3

1-2’

2-3

1-2 ***

5-6

Off’ On

2-3 l 3-4

1-2

2-3

Function

Assigns PARALLEL port as LPT1 Assigns PARALLEL port as LPT2

Assigns COM 1 serial port as COM 1 Assigns COM 1 serial port as COM3 **

Assigns COM2 serial port as COM2 Assigns COM2 serial port as COM4 **

Enables diskette drive controller Disables diskette drive controller

Selects a CPU clock speed of 33 MHz (486SX/33, 486DX33, 486DX2/66)

Selects a CPU clock speed of 25 MHz (486SX/25,

486DX2/50) Selects turbo speed

Selects 8 MHz speed Selects the system board battery

Discharges CMOS memory (this resets the SETUP

values to their factory defaults)

Enables the IDE hard disk drive controller Disables the IDE hard disk drive controller

* Factory setting

You can use MS-DOS to automatically reassign parallel and serial ports. Check your MS-DOS manual for more information.

*** Setting depends on CPU

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External cache jumper settings*

Cache size

64KB

128KB

256KB

l If you have no external cache installed, the position of these jumpers does

not matter.

Processor

Processor type J17

486DX/DX2

486SX

type jumper settings

J25 J26 J27 J28

1-2

2-3 I 1-2 1-2 1 1-2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3

1-2

1-2.3-4 2-3 Off

Off

J19

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Setting the Jumpers

If you need to change any jumper settings, follow these steps:

Refer to the illustration on page 4-6 to locate the jumpers.

If there are any option cards installed in your computer, you need to remove them to access the jumpers. See page 4-18.

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A jumper’s setting is determined by where the jumper is placed on the pins. Use the following table to identify the pin settings for 2-pin, 3-pin, and 4-pin jumpers. To identify pin 1, look at the system board under the jumper. You will see a triangle traced on the board at pin 1.

Installing and Removing Options

Setting jumpers

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

components on the main system board.

Replace any option cards you removed. See page 4-14 for instructions.

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Installing Memory Modules (SIMMs)

Your computer comes with 4MB of memory

on a

SIMM. By installing additional SIMMs, you can increase the amount of memory in your computer up to 64MB.

There are two SIMM sockets on the main system board, and each can contain one memory module. You can install 1MB, 2MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, and 32MB SIMMs. The following table

shows the possible SIMM configurations. (When the front of the computer is facing you, BANK 0 is on the right. An x in the

table below indicates no SIMM installed.)

SIMM configurations

BANK 0

4MB 4MB

4MB

8MB

BANK 1

X 1MB

2MB

4MB

8MB

1MB

2MB

Total memory

4MB 5MB

6MB

8MB

12MB 8MB

9MB

10MB

8MB 4MB 12MB

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8MB

16MB 16MB 16MB 16MB 16MB

16MB

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8MB 16MB

1MB

2MB 18MB

4MB 20MB 8MB 24MB

16MB 32MB

16MB

17MB

S/MM configurations (continued)

BANK 0

16MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 2MB 34MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 32MB

BANK 1

32MB

1MB

4MB 36MB 8MB 40MB

16MB

32MB

Total memory

48MB 32MB 33MB

48MB 64MB

Use only tin-plated, 32-bit or 36-bit, 72-pin, fast-page mode SIMMs that operate at an access speed of 80ns (nanoseconds) or faster. Be sure all the SIMMs operate at the same speed. SIMMs that are 80ns must operate with 1 wait state; 70ns or faster SIMMs can operate with 0 wait state. (To add a wait state,

select Chipset Control

the

DRAM

wait

option in SETUP.)

state option from

the Advanced

Inserting SIMMs

Make sure the computer is turned off and then follow these steps to install SIMMs:

Make sure the front of the computer is facing you.

Refer to the illustration on page 4-5 to locate

the

SIMM

sockets on the right side of the system board.

Remove any option cards that may be blocking your access to the SIMM sockets. (See page 4-18 for instructions.)

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Position the SIMM at an angle over the empty SIMM socket, as shown below.

Push the SIMM into the socket until it is seated firmly in the slot. Then tilt it upright, as shown below, guiding the hole at each end of the SIMM over the retaining post at each end of the SIMM socket. If it does not go in smoothly, do not force it; pull it all the way out and try again.

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Replace any option cards you removed. (See page 4-14 for instructions.)

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Removing SlMMs

If you need to remove SIMMs from your computer (to install different ones, for example), make sure the computer is turned off and then follow the steps below:

Remove any option cards that may be blocking your access to the SIMM sockets. (See page 4-18 for instructions.)

Use your fingers or a small screwdriver to carefully pull away the metal tabs that secure the SIMM at each end, as shown below.

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As you pull away the tabs, the SIMM falls to the side. Remove it from the socket.

If necessary, follow the same procedure to remove the other SIMM.

If you are inserting different SIMMs, follow the instructions on page 4-11 to install your new SIMMs.

Replace any option cards you removed, as described below.

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 an option card occupies as

long as the card fits in the slot. For example, you can place

some 8-bit cards in a 16-bit slot. However, you cannot install a

16-bit card in an 8-bit slot.

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Installing and

Removing

Options

Check the components on your option card and the system

board before deciding which slot to use. Make sure that no

components are touching or obstructing other cards or cables.

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.

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 SCSI hard disk drive, you may need to change jumper J35 to disable the IDE hard disk drive controller. See page 4-6 for more information on jumpers.

Note

You cannot install a video display card in this system.

Refer to the illustrations below and follow these steps to install an option card:

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 move the power supply before you can remove the metal slot cover.

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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, as shown below. Be careful not to disconnect any of the cables. Slide the power supply out of the way.

Remove the retaining screw securing the option slot cover

to the computer, as shown below. (Keep the screw to secure

the option card to the computer.)

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Slide out the slot cover and set it aside. (Store it in a safe

place in case you remove the option card later.)

Unpack the option card and 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 circuit board or the gold-edged connectors. If you need to set it down before you install it, place it gently on top of its original packing material with

the

component side facing up. Keep the packing materials in case you remove

Hold the card along the top corners and guide it into the

the

card later.

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.)

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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.

Secure the end of the card to the computer with the retaining screw.

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. Refer to the option card illustration on page 4-17 and follow these steps:

Remove the retaining screw securing the option card to the computer. Then pull the card straight out of the slot.

Set the card aside with the component side facing up.

If you are not replacing an option card, replace the option slot cover and retaining screw.

Removing the Option Card Connector Board

You may need to remove the option card connector board to replace the microprocessor installed on your system board. Follow these steps:

Remove any option cards from the connector board (see the section above).

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Remove the two retaining screws securing the option card connector board to the back of the computer, as shown below.

Pull the board straight up and out of its socket and set it aside.

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Replacing the Option Card Connector Board

If you removed the option card connector board, follow these steps to replace it. Refer to the option card connector board illustration above.

Position the board above its slot and push it straight into the

1. connector, as shown below.

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Secure the board to the back of the computer with its two

2. retaining screws.

Re-install any option cards you removed. See page 4-14.

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Adding Video Memory

Your computer comes with 1MB of video memory. You can increase your video memory to 2MB by installing two video DRAM, 256KB x 16-bit, 40-pin, ZIP (Zig-zag Inline Package) chips. This is useful for running graphics-intensive applications or for supporting high resolutions with many colors.

The following table lists the video DRAM ZIP chips that you can install on the main system board.

Supported video ZIP chips

Manufacturer

Fujitsu

MICRON

Mitsubishi NEC

Samsung

Part number

MB8 14260A-70/80 ns MT4C 162562-70/80 ns M5M4426OAL-80 ns U PD424260V-70/80 ns

KM416C256JZ-70/80 ns

Installing the Video Chips

You need two ZIPS to install the optional memory. For the memory to work properly, you must install one chip in each of the empty video memory sockets on the system board. Follow these steps:

Locate the memory chip sockets on the main system board, shown on page 4-5. The chip sockets are labelled U2 and

If there is an option card in your way, remove it. See page 4-18 for instructions.

U3.

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Caution

To avoid generating static electricity and damaging the memory chips, ground yourself by touching the metal surface on the inside of the computer’s back panel. Then remain as stationary as possible while you install them.

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 or crooked, straighten them gently with your fingers or with small tweezers to align them with the other pins. Be careful when you do this; the pins are fragile and can break off easily.

Position one of the ZIP chips over the first empty socket (U2) as shown below, aligning the pins on the chip with the

holes in the socket.

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Gently press the chip halfway into the socket (to make sure it is correctly aligned). If the chip does not go in smoothly, remove it and try again.

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When the chip is properly positioned, push down firmly on both ends of the chip to make sure it is well-seated.

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for the other chip.

Replace any option cards you removed. See page 4-14 for instructions.

Now run SETUP as described in Chapter 2 to enable your system to recognize the increased memory.

Installing External Cache

You can install 64KB, 128KB, or 256KB of external cache on your system.

To install 64KB of external cache, use eight SRAM, 28-pin, 8 x 8, 20ns DIP chips, and one 8 x 8, 20ns tag chip

To install 128KB of external cache, use four SRAM, 28-pin, 32 x 8, 20ns DIP chips, and one 8 x 8, 20ns tag chip

To install 256KB of external cache, use eight SRAM, 28-pin, 32 x 8, 20ns DIP chips, and one 32 x 8, 20ns tag chip.

For the cache memory to work properly, you must install chips in the following configuration (each bank contains four cache memory sockets).

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Cache memory configurations

BANK 0 U20, 21, 22, 23

8K x 8 8K x 8 32K x 8 32K x 8 32K x 8

BANK 1 Tag SRAM U29, 30, 31, 32

Installing the Chips

Follow these steps:

Locate the external cache sockets on the main system board, shown on page 4-5.

If there is an option card in your way, remove it. See page 4-18 for instructions.

Caution

To avoid generating static electricity and damaging the cache chips, ground yourself by touching the metal surface on the inside of the computer’s back panel. Then remain as stationary as possible while you install them.

Total cache

U36 8K x 8 64KB

8K x 8

32K x 8

128KB

256KB

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Remove the cache chips from their package and inspect them. The pins should point inward at slightly less than a 90° angle.

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Position one of the cache chips over the first socket as

below, aligning the pins on the chip with the holes in the

socket. Make sure the small notch on the end of the aligned with the corresponding notch on the socket.

U36 (tag)

U23 U22

U21

U20

U32

U31

U30

U29

chip

shown

Gently press

BANK 0

the

chip halfway into the socket (to make sure

BANK 1

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.

When the chip is properly positioned, push down firmly on both ends of the chip to make sure it is well-seated.

Repeat steps 4 through 6 for each of the remaining chips.

Change jumpers J25, J26, J27, and J28, as described on page 4-8, to correspond to the amount of cache you installed.

Replace any option cards you removed. See page 4-14 for instructions.

10.

Run SETUP to enable the External

Cache

option and check that the System shadow and Video shadow options are enabled. You select these options from the Advanced System Setup menu. Make sure you save your settings as you leave SETUP (see Chapter 2).

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When the computer restarts, it displays the amount of external cache you have installed on the system.

Upgrading the Microprocessor

You can upgrade your computer by replacing the microprocessor with a faster one. The following table lists the components you can use to upgrade the microprocessor in your

system.

Microprocessor upgrade components

Manufacturer’s

Part Manufacturer

part number

486SX/33 processor 486DX/33 processor 486DX2/50 processor 486DX2/66 processor Heat sink Tennmax Trading Corp.

To upgrade your microprocessor, you perform

Intel Intel Intel Intel

A80486SX-33 A80486DX-33 A80486DX2-50 A80486DX2-66

HS-486DX33-9

these

general

steps (see the page in parentheses for instructions):

Remove

1. Remove the existing processor chip (see page 4-27).

Install the new microprocessor (and heat sink, if necessary)

the

option card connector board (see page 4-18).

(see page 4-27).

If necessary, change the settings of jumpers J16, J17, and J19 (see page 4-6).

Replace the option card connector board (see page 4-20).

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Replacing the Processor Chip

You must remove the option card connector board to remove your existing microprocessor. Refer to page 4-18 to remove the option card connector board, then follow these steps to replace the processor chip:

Use the illustration on page 4-5 to locate the microprocessor

on the system board. The microprocessor chip is inserted in a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket.

Caution

Make sure you ground yourself by touching the metal surface on the inside of the computer’s back panel before you touch the processor chip. Then remain as stationary as possible while you install it. Do not touch the pins on the processor chip. Handle the microprocessor only by the edges of its case.

2. Open the ZIF releases the chip from the socket. (If the existing microprocessor has a heat sink that prevents the handle from passing over it, you must remove the heat sink first.)

Caution

The 486SX/25 microprocessor may be soldered onto an adapter board that is seated m the ZIF socket. Lifting the ZIF handle releases the adapter board from the socket.

Gently pull the processor chip straight up and set it aside.

Remove the replacement chip from its package and inspect the pins. If they are bent, do not install the processor chip. Contact your vendor for a new microprocessor.

socket by lifting up the ZIF handle. This

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Position the processor chip over the ZIF socket, aligning the notched edge of the chip (marked with a dot) with pin 1 on the socket, as shown below. A corresponding notch is drawn on the circuit board under the socket.

Note

If you install the processor chip in the wrong orientation, you may burn the chip and void your warranty.

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Make sure the pins in the processor chip are directly over the holes in the socket. Then gently push the microprocessor straight into the socket, pressing evenly on all sides.

Close the ZIF by pressing the ZIF handle back to the closed position.

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If you are upgrading from a 486SX processor to a DX or DX2 processor, you need to change the jumper settings of J17

and J19. If you are upgrading to a CPU with a different clock speed, you may need to change the setting of jumper

J16. See the tables on pages 4-7 and 4-8 for the correct jumper settings.

If you are upgrading to a DX2 processor, you must install a heat sink. See the next section for instructions.

10. See page 4-20 for instructions on replacing the option card connector board. Then replace any option cards you removed.

11. Run SETUP as described in Chapter 2 to update your computer’s configuration with the new microprocessor.

Installing a Heat Sink

If you are installing a DX2 processor, you must install a heat sink on the processor chip. Follow the instructions included with the heat sink.

Post-installation Procedures

After you install or remove options such as memory modules or a microprocessor, you must run SETUP to update the computer’s configuration. See Chapter 2 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.

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Chapter 5

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 four mass storage devices. You can install one or two hard disk drives in the internal hard disk drive bays. In the upper externally accessible bay, you can install 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 4. Then follow the appropriate instructions in this chapter to install and remove drives:

Installing a hard disk drive in the internal drive bay Removing a hard disk drive from the internal drive bay Installing a drive in the upper externally accessible drive

bay

Removing a drive from the upper drive bay Reconnecting drive and power cables to the diskette drive

in the lower drive bay Post-installation procedures.

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.

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Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the lnternal Drive Bay

Your computer may have a hard disk drive already installed in

the internal drive bay. If not, you can install a 1-inch high by 3 ½-inch wide drive in this bay.

Here you will find steps for the following procedures:

Removing the mounting frames from the hard disk drive (if necessary)

Connecting the hard disk drive cables Installing the hard disk drive under the mounting bracket Installing the hard disk drive above the mounting bracket.

Note

Be sure to check the jumper settings on the drive before you install a hard disk drive. Also, you may want to know the number of cylinders, heads, sectors, etc. 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 4 for instructions.

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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:

On your drive, there may be a plastic guiderail and metal grounding plate attached to one of the mounting frames. If so, remove the screws securing them to the mounting frame and remove the guiderail and grounding plate.

Then remove the two screws securing each mounting frame to the drive and remove the frames.

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Connecting the Hard Disk Drive Cables

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.

The hard disk drive ribbon cable is attached to your system board. If you need to remove it for any reason, see “Connecting

the drive cable to the system board,” below, for instructions on reconnecting the cable to the system board. Otherwise, see page 5-6 for instructions on connecting the ribbon cable and

power supply cable to the drive. You should connect both the hard disk drive ribbon cable and

the power supply cable to the drive before you secure it with the mounting bracket. You will not be able to attach them once the bracket is in place.

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, see “Connecting the drive and power cables to the drive” on page 5-6.)

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Locate the hard disk drive ribbon cable; it is a flat cable with a connector on each end and an additional connector on the ribbon cable.

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Locate the hard disk drive connector on the system board.

Position the system board connector on the cable so that the red wire aligns with pin 1 of the connector on the system board. There is a “1” printed on the system board to

identify pin 1.

Make sure the holes in the cable connector fit over the pins in the system board connector; then push in the cable connector.

Caution

If you do not correctly align the holes with the pins, you could severely damage your system board when you push in the cable connector.

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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:

Locate the hard disk drive 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, as shown below. There is a “1” or “2”

printed on the board to identify the side of the connector

containing pin 1.

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Position the connector on the cable so that the red wire aligns with pin 1 on the drive.

Make sure the holes in the cable connector fit over all the pins; then push in the connector.

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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 multi-colored wires and a plastic connector on the end.)

Position the power supply cable connector so that its notched corners line up with the notched corners of the power supply connector on the hard disk drive.

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 severely damage your hard disk drive when you push it in.

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Installing the Hard Disk Below the Mounting Bracket

If you have a 1-inch tall hard disk drive, you can install it below the hard disk drive mounting bracket. Refer to the illustrations below and follow these steps:

Remove the screw securing the mounting bracket to the base of the computer, as shown below.

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Slide the mounting bracket toward the diskette drive bays, as shown above, until the slots clear the tabs.

Lift the mounting bracket out of the computer and set it aside.

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Align the hard disk drive so that the cables lead toward the diskette drive bays and the four screw holes on the base of

the drive are above the four pegs, as shown below.

Gently lower the drive over the pegs. When the pegs are inserted in the screw holes on the base of the hard disk drive, the drive will not move from side to side.

Lower the mounting bracket over the hard disk drive, making sure that the slots in the mounting bracket fit over

the tabs on the base of the computer.

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Slide the bracket toward the side of the computer, as shown

below, until the tabs hold the bracket in place.

Secure the mounting bracket with a screw on each side, as shown above.

Installing the Hard Disk On the Mounting Bracket

You can install a hard disk drive on top of the mounting bracket rather than under it. Refer to the illustration of the mounting bracket on page 5-8 and the one below while following these steps:

Remove the screw securing the mounting bracket to the base of the computer and slide the mounting bracket toward the diskette drive bays until the slots clear the tabs. (See the

illustration on page 5-8.)

Lift the mounting bracket out of the computer.

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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.

Note

If you plan to install two hard disk drives, you must use flat-head screws to secure this drive to the mounting bracket. You can purchase flat-head screws at any hardware store; request this size: #6-32UNC x 8 FH, M,+. Also, make sure you set the jumpers on both hard disk drives to indicate which is the master and which is the slave drive. See the documentation that came with your drive for instructions.

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Turn the drive and the mounting bracket over, then slide the slots in the mounting bracket under the tabs at the base of the computer until the tabs hold the bracket in place.

Secure the mounting bracket with the retaining screw.

Note

If the drive does not fit within the internal bay, you can move the mounting frame toward the diskette drive bays and align only one set of the slots on the mounting bracket with the tabs on the computer. In this case, you insert the retaining screw in the front slot on the mounting bracket as shown below.

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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 screws to again secure the hard disk drive mounting bracket to the base of the computer.

Installing a Drive in the Upper External Drive Bay

Your system comes with a 3.5-inch diskette drive installed in the lower externally accessible drive bay. You can also install a diskette drive, a CD-ROM, or a tape drive in the upper externally accessible drive bay.

If you are installing a tape drive with a standard 5.25-inch diskette drive connector, you can connect it using the diskette drive cable that came with your system.

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 4.

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Follow these steps to install a drive in the upper drive bay:

Remove the faceplate from the bay by pushing it forward, as shown below.

Keep the faceplate in a safe place in case you remove a drive

later (or you are installing a drive that you don’t need to access).

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Remove any brackets or mounting frames from the drive.

See page 5-3 for instructions.

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Slide the drive into the bay until it is flush with the front of the computer.

Align the slots at the side of the drive bay with the mounting holes in the drive. Then secure both sides of the drive to the drive bay using the retaining screws.

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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.

If you are installing a diskette drive, locate the diskette drive ribbon cable. (The connector in the middle of the cable is already connected to the system board.)

If you are installing a second diskette drive or a tape drive with a card-edge connector, one end of the cable is connected to the bottom diskette drive. Use the other connector on the ribbon cable to connect the drive to the system board.

Make sure you align the key-way (the plastic divider) with

the gap in the drive connector, as shown below.

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Locate one of the power supply cables that lead from the power supply. (They have multi-colored wires and a plastic connector on the end.)

Align the notched corners of the power supply cable connector with the notched corners of the drive’s power supply connector (such as the one shown below). Make sure the holes fit over all the pins and then push in the connector.

Caution

If you do not align the cable connectors correctly, you 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. You can change the drive assignments through your operating system or you can purchase a different diskette drive ribbon cable.

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Removing a Drive from the Upper Drive Bay

To remove a drive from the upper drive bay, follow these steps:

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.

Reconnecting the Drive and Power Cables to the Diskette Drive in the Lower Drive Bay

If for any reason you had to disconnect the drive and power cables from the diskette drive mounted in the lower drive bay, refer to the illustration below while you follow these steps to reconnect the cables:

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Locate the connector on the diskette drive ribbon cable.

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Identify pin 1 on the drive and align the connector so that the red wire is at pin 1, as shown below. Push in the connector.

Locate the multi-colored power supply cable with the small connector. This cable is attached to the system board rather than the power supply.

Position the power supply cable connector so that the holes fit over all the pins. The red wire on the cable will align with pin 1 identified at the power connector on the circuit board of the drive. Push in the connector.

Caution

If you do not align the cable connector correctly, you could severely damage your hard disk drive when you push it in.

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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 2 for instructions.

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Chapter 6

Installing VGA and IDE Drivers

The Drivers diskette included with your system contains special VGA (video graphics array) drivers for your computer’s built-in VGA adapter and IDE (integrated drive electronics) drivers for use with the local bus IDE hard disk drive interface. This chapter describes how to install these drivers.

If your system was configured for you, these drivers are already installed. However, you may want to read this chapter for the information it provides regarding the drivers. Also, to optimize your display capabilities, you may need to change the resolution setting in Windows 3.1.

VGA Drivers

Since software programs can run on different types of display

adapters with different types of monitors, the VGA drivers identify your display adapter and monitor for the software. These drivers are files your software uses to communicate with your display adapter and monitor.

Your computer’s built-in VGA adapter is 100% compatible with

IBM VGA. This adapter allows you to use the computer with

Epson VGA monitors, other brands of VGA monitors, and VGA compatible, multifrequency monitors that use analog input. The drivers described in this chapter work with any of

these monitors.

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Standard VGA monitors display resolutions up to 640 x 480, and you do not need to install the drivers or utilities for your monitor to operate properly with your application programs at this resolution. Also, your system supports the VESA standard

1.20. If you have programs that use VESA, install the VESA

drivers that came with these programs. However, you need to install these drivers if you want to use

resolutions over 640 x 480 or take advantage of the following special features:

Interlaced and non-interlaced resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 in graphics modes with up to 16.8 million colors in 640 x 480 resolutions

132-column text mode in 16 colors

High-speed video memory interface

16-bit data path to video memory and hardware registers

Video adapter control of graphics cursor movement.

Your computer comes with 1MB of video memory installed on the system board. You can upgrade the video memory to 2MB

by installing additional video memory chips. (See Chapter 4 for

installation instructions.) The resolutions your system can support for each application depend on the size of your video memory.

The Drivers diskette that came with your computer contains drivers for Microsoft Windows, version 3.1. Other drivers are available from the Epson Electronic Bulletin Board; call (310) 782-4531 to request additional drivers.

The Drivers diskette also contains a utility program called SetRES, which allows you to change your screen resolutions from within the Windows environment.

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Installing the Windows Drivers

If you have not yet installed Windows 3.1, follow the instructions in your Windows documentation to install it. Select

VGA as the default display device. Then follow these steps to

install the new drivers:

Within Windows, select

Program Manager.

Insert the Drivers diskette in drive A.

Type the following command and select OK or press

A:\INsTALL

When the INSTALL program asks you to identify your Windows directory, press delete the default and type the path for your Windows directory.

Select

or press drivers and the SetRES utility to the program directory and creates a SetRES utility icon in your Windows program manager.

Run

from the file menu in the

Enter

to accept the default or

Enter.

The program copies the Windows

Enter:

When you see the message telling you that the drivers and utility were successfully added, select

or press

Enter.

Configuring the Drivers

Once you have used the INSTALL program to copy the drivers to your Windows program directory, follow these steps to configure the drivers:

Open the Windows Setup icon.

2. Select Options.

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3. Select Change System Settings.

Select

Display.

From the Display menu, select Other (Requires disk

provided by a hardware manufacturer).

When

the

program prompts you to insert your display driver diskette and displays the path A : \, insert the Drivers diskette and press

You see a list of drivers and their associated resolutions.

Select the driver you

Enter.

want

and press

Enter.

8. When you see above, press Enter.

Follow the rest of the instructions on the screen and in your Windows documentation to complete the installation.

To change your VGA resolution, you can run the Setup program from within Windows or you can run the SetRES utility described in the next

Accept the configuration as shown

section.

SetRES

The SetRES utility allows you to change the screen resolution, the number of screen colors, and the font size for Windows 3.1 applications.

Before you Windows VGA drivers as described on page 6-3. As the INSTALL program copies the drivers, it also installs utility in your Windows program directory and creates a SetRES utility icon in your Windows program manager.

To start the SetRES utility, open the SetRES icon.

can

use the SetRES utility, you must install

the

SetRES

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Epson 4000 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

VGA and IDE Drivers

Optional Equipment

System Memory

Cache Memory

Video Memory

Microprocessor

Math Coprocessor

Drives

How to Use This Manual

Conventions Used in This Manual

Where to Get Help

Getting started

Choosing a Location

Unpacking Your Computer

Connecting the Computer

Connecting a Keyboard

Connecting a Mouse

Connecting a Monitor

Connecting a Printer or Other Device

Turning On the Computer

Turning Off the Computer

Starting the SETUP Program

The System Setup Option

Setting the Time and Date

Setting the Video Display Type

Checking System Memory

Setting the Diskette Drive(s)

The Fixed Disk Setup Option

Defining Your Own Drive Type

The Advanced System Setup Option

Configuring Cache Memory

Configuring Memory Shadow

Configuring Chipset Registers

Setting the Boot

The System Security and Anti- Virus Option

The System Summary Option

Exiting the SETUP Program

Post-SETUP Procedures

Stopping a Command or Program

Resetting the Computer

Using a Password

Changing the Processor Speed

Removing the Cover

Replacing the Cover

Locating the Internal Components

Changing the Jumper Settings

Setting the Jumpers

Installing Memory Modules (SIMMs)

Inserting SIMMs

Removing SlMMs

installing an Option Card

Removing an Option Card

Removing the Option Card Connector Board

Replacing the Option Card Connector Board

Adding Video Memory

Installing the Video Chips

Installing External Cache

Installing the Chips

Upgrading the Microprocessor

Replacing the Processor Chip

Installing a Heat Sink

Post-installation Procedures

Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the lnternal Drive Bay

Removing the Mounting Frames

Connecting the Hard Disk Drive Cables

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 External Drive Bay

Connecting the Drive and Power Cables

Removing a Drive from the Upper Drive Bay

Reconnecting the Drive and Power Cables to the Diskette Drive in the Lower Drive Bay

Post-installation Procedures

VGA Drivers

Installing the Windows Drivers

Configuring the Drivers