Epson ActionDesk 4000+ User Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

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

1. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the computer.

2. Unplug the computer from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a

3. damp cloth for cleaning; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Do not spill liquid of any kind on the computer.

4. Do not place the computer on an unstable cart, stand, or table.

Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; do not block or cover these openings. Do not place the computer near or over a radiator or heat register.

Operate the computer using the type of power source indicated on its label.

If you plan to operate the computer in Germany, observe the following safety precaution:

To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for this computer, the building installation must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.

Beim Anschluß des Computers an die Netzversorgung muß sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem 16 A Überstromschukschaber 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:

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 références futures.

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

Débrancher l’ordinateur de toute sortie murale avant le nettoyage.

3. 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 évents dans les meubles, à l’arrière et en dessous sont conçus 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’etiquette.

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

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’inérer 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 systeme de contrôle d’aération avec commutation marche-arr&

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

doits’assurer que la valeur totale d’ampères branch& dans le cordon n’excède en aucun temps les amp&es du cordon de rallonge. La quantitè totale des appareils branch& dans la prise murale ne doit jamais excéder 15 ampères.

12.

Ne jamais inérer 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 qualifie.

14.

Débrancher 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 méme en suivant les instructions. N’ajuster que les commandes qui sont énuméres dans les instructions de fonctionnement. Tout ajustement inadéquat de tout autre controle peut provoquer un dommage et souvent néceessiter des riparations éborhes par un techicien qualifié afin de remette l’appareil en service.

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

Lorsque l’ordinateur déontre un changement noté au niveau de sa performance.

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

FOR AMERICAN USERS

TIhis equipment has been tested and found

device, pursuantto Part 15 of the FTC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception. However, thereis particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient

relocate the receiving antenna

no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

to comply with the limits for a class B digital

Increase the separate between the equipment and receiver

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

Consult an experienced

radio/TV

technician for help.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels that exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unusedintexfaces.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FOR CANADIAN USERS

This digital apparatus digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications

L.e present appareil num&ique n&net pas de bruits radioélectriques d+ssant la limites applicable-s aux appareils numkriques de Classe B prescrites dans le réglement sur le

brouillage radioélecuique éldicaté par le Ministére des Communications du Canada.

does not exceed the Class B lmits

for radio noise emissions from

Contents

lntroduction

Optional Equipment

System Memory CacheMemory VideoMemory Microprocessor Math Coprocessor Drives..

SVGA and IDE Drivers

How toUseThisManual

Conventions Used in This Manual

Where to Get Help

CompuServe On-line Support

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Choosing a Location Unpacking Your Computer

Connecting Peripheral Devices

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

Setiing

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Chapter 2

Running SETUP and Installing Driveas *

Using SETUP

Starting the SETUP Program Using the System Setup Option Checking System Memory

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Assigning Hard Disk Drive Types Using the Advanced System Setup Options

Setting the Boot Options

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Setting the Security and Anti-Virus Options

Using the Virus Protection Features Using the Green PC Features Viewing the System Summary

Exiting SETUP Post-SETUP Procedures Installing the IDE Driver Installing Video Drivers

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Working Comfortably

Using Energy Wisely

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Using Your Green PC Features Inserting and Removing Diskettes Stopping a

Comman Resetting the Computer Using a Password

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Removing the Cover Replacing the Cover

Locating the Internal Components

Changing the Jumper Settings

Setting the Jumpers

lnstdling and Removing Optons

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Inserting SIMMs Removing SIMMs

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Installing an Option Card Removing an Option Card Adding Video Memory

Installing the Video Chips

Installing External Cache

Installing the External Cache Chips

Upgrading the Microprocessor

Replacing the Processor Chip

Installing a Heat Sink

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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

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 Extemal Drive Bay . . . . . . . . .

Connecting the Drive and Power Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

RemovingaDrivefromtheUpperDriveBay . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

Reconnecting the Drive and Power Cables to the Diskette

Drive in the Lower Drive Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

Post-installatim Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

Chapter 6

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

Installing and Removing Drives

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SETUP Program Physical Characteristics Power Supply Option Slot Power Limits Environmental Requirements Video Resolutions and Colors Hard Disk Drive Types Drive Option Information DMA Assignments Hardware Interrupts System Memory Map System I/O Address Map Connector Pin Assignments

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Epson International marketing Locations

Introduction

Your new Epson” computer offers the following features:

Intel

486SX, DX, or DX2 processor upgradable to faster, more powerful processors, including the Pentium™ OverDrive™

Energy Star compliant, low-power standby mode for the video and hard disk drive for standard configurations

High-speed, 32-bit local bus interfaces for both SVGA video and IDE hard disk drives

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 1 MB of onboard video memory, expandable to 2MB Math coprocessor built into the microprocessor on DX,

DX2, and Pentium OverDrive systems

Local bus video with True Color support, which lets your

monitor display up to 16.8 million colors

Built-in VGA port

Two built-in serial ports and one built-in parallel port

One built-in PS/2” compatible keyboard port and one built-in PS/2 compatible mouse port

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Three l6-bit, full-length and two 8-bit, half-length ISA option slots (if your system has a DX, DX2, or Pentium OverDrive processor, access to the bottom 16-bit slot may be blocked by the heat sink/fan assembly)

Support for up to two externally accessible and two internal storage devices (see Appendix A for power restrictions)

Password security and anti-virus features.

Your system contains local bus interfaces for the video and IDE controllers. These buses can transfer data at the full speed of your processor rather than at the standard 8.33 MHZ ISA bus speed, so your system can access the hard disk drive and process video data far more quickly. The video local bus, combined with the standard 1MB of on-board video memory, provides fast video response in a range of resolutions and colors. (See Appendix A for a list of supported resolutions.)

In standard configurations, this computer complies with the United States Environmental Protection Agencys Energy Star Program, which promotes the manufacture of energy-efficient printers, computers, and monitors. Your computer’s “Green PC” feature places the hard disk drive in a low-power standby mode when the mouse or keyboard has been inactive for a specified period of time. It also stops sending video signals to your monitor.

Note

If you have an Energy Star compliant monitor, it also goes into a low-power standby mode because it isn’t receiving video signals from your computer. (Screens on noncompliant monitors go blank, but do not enter a low-power standby mode.)

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Your computer’s SETUP program lets you select different timeout periods for the hard disk drive and video signals so you can ensure that the standby feature fits the way you work.

Your system may have been configured for you. If so, everything you need to get started is already in place. The settings for your hardware configuration have been set to ensure optimal system performance. The hard disk drive already contains the MS-DOS@ operating system and Microsoft’ Windows.” In addition, the drivers needed to take advantage of your system’s local bus features and enhanced video resolutions have been installed for you. Just connect your keyboard, mouse, and monitor and you’re ready to go.

Optional Equipment

You can easily upgrade your computer by installing additional memory and a wide variety of options, as described below.

(Installation instructions are provided in Chapters 4 and 5.)

System Memory

By adding lMB, ZMB, 4h4B, 8h4B, 16MB, or 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 to 64KB,128KB, or 256KB by installing additional SRAM chips on your main system board. Additional cache allows your system to access frequently used data faster, improving the overall performance of the system.

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Video Memory

You can add video memory chips to your system board to increase the video memory to 2MB, which allows you to use higher video resolutions with more colors.

Microprocessor

Your system supports the following microprocessors:

486SX/25

486sxm 486DX/33 486DX/50 486DX2/50 486DX2/66 Pentium OverDrive.

Math Coprocessor

If your system contains a DX, DX2, or Pentium OverDrive microprocessor, a math coprocessor is built into the chip.

Drives

Your system can support up to four mass storage devices, including hard disk drives, diskette drives, a tape drive, a

CD-ROM, or an optical drive. As your storage needs expand, you can install additional drives. (See Appendix A for power restrictions.)

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SVGA and IDE Drivers

Your computer comes with special SVGA and IDE drivers for the integrated local bus SVGA and IDE hard disk drive interfaces. The IDE driver lets you use the high-speed, 32-bit local bus IDE hard disk drive interface which dramatically increases the speed of your computer as it reads from and writes to your hard disk drive.

The SVGA drivers allow you to take advantage of the local bus and extended VGA features such as high resolutions and 132column text mode when you run popular application programs.

If your system was configured for you, these drivers have already been installed. If you need to install them yourself, see Chapter 2 for instructions on installing the IDE driver. Readme files on your driver diskettes tell you how to install drivers for specific applications.

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 summanaries to find the the sections you need.

Chapter 1 provides simple instructions for setting up your system and connecting peripheral devices such as the monitor and printer.

Chapter 2 describes how to run the SETUP program to 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. This chapter also describes how to install the IDE driver that allows you to take advantage of your hard disk drive’s local bus capabilities.

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Chapter 3 covers general operating procedures, such as resetting the computer, using the password, and changing the processor speed.

Chapter 4 describes how to remove and replace the computer’s

cover, change jumper settings, and install optional equipment

such as microprocessor upgrades, option cards, and memory

modules.

Chapter 5 explains how to install and remove disk drives.

Chapter 6 contains troubleshooting tips.

Appendix A lists the specifications of your computer and the

operating environments that have been tested on your system. At the end of this manual you’ll find a Glossary, an Index, and

a list of international marketing locations.

Conventions Used in This Manual

This manual uses the following type conventions:

Example

Enter

Ctrl C

C:\DOS

DISKCOPY A: B:

COM1

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Meaning

Keys ycu 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 Names of labeled hardware elements

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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” at (800) (310) 782-0770 and ask for 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 Sales of Epson ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, and

accessories for your Epson product Customer Relations

922-8911.

(You can also contact Epson at

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.

If you need help with any software you are using, see the documentation that came with it or contact the manufacturer for technical support.

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CompuServe On-line Support

The fastest way to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, tables for DIP switch or jumper settings, and bulletins is through the Epson America Forum on CompuServe.

If you are not currently a member of CompuServe, you are

eligible for a free introductory membership as an owner of an Epson product. This membership entitles you to:

An introductory $15 credit on CompuServe

Your own user ID and password A complimentary subscription to CompuServe Magazine,

CompuServe’s monthly publication.

To take advantage of this offer, call (800) 848-8199 in the United States and Canada and ask for representative #529. In other countries, call (614) 529-1611 or your local CompuServe access number.

If you are already a CompuServe member, simply type GO

EPSON

Forum.

at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America

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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 peripheral devices

Turning the computer on and off.

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.

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

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No electromagnetic interference. Do not place your system too close to any electrical device, such as a telephone 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:

Your system may also include Epson’s 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--install these options before you connect your computer. See Chapters 4 and 5 for instructions.

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Setting Up Your System

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Use the illustration below to locate the ports on the back of your system as you connect the keyboard, monitor, printer, and other devices.

Your system also includes a removable panel above the mouse and keyboard ports if you want to install a game port connector to the game port interface on the system board.

Connecting a Keyboard

To connect a keyboard, hold the cable connector so the arrow on the connector faces up. Insert it into the port marked K/B.

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Connecting a Mouse

If you have a PS/2 compatible mouse, connect it to the

computer’s built-in mouse port by inserting the connector into

the port marked

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, the Windows installation program installed a mouse driver for Windows applications.)

MOUSE.

port, or you may damage your system.

Connecting a Monitor

YOU Can connect your VGA or SVGA monitor to the computer’s

built-in VGA port as described below.

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

Examine the connector on the monitor cable and line it up with the connector into the port.

Setting Up Your System

VGA

port

on the

computer. Then insert the

Caution

To avoid damaging the connector, be careful not to bend the pins when you insert it.

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 the back of the 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.

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

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

port and plug it in. If the connector has retaining

screws, tighten them.

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Connect the other end of the cable to the printer. To secure the cable, squeeze the clips at each side of the printer port and push them into place.

Plug the printer’s power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.

Using the serial ports

If you have a printer, a modem, or other device with a serial interface, you can connect it to one of the serial (RS-232C) ports on the back of the computer. Make sure you have a cable compatible with a DB-9P connector.

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

Connecting the Power Cord

Follow these steps to connect the computer’s power cord:

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

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Warning

To avoid an electric shock, be sure to plug the cord into

the computer before plugging it into the wall outlet.

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

Setting Up Your System

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

Turn on the computer by pressing the power button on the

to the computer.

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 to make sure everything is working correctly. During diagnostics, you see a message telling you to press F2 to run the SETUP program. (Chapter 2 describes starting and using SETUP.)

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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 the configuration screen. Then press any key to continue the startup process.

Setting Up Your System

If necessary, use the controls on your monitor to adjust the brightness and contrast until you can easily see the characters on the screen. If your 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 Windows or a word processing program), you see the first menu or screen display of that program. If not, you may see the operating system prompt, such as c : \ > A:\ >.

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” on page 2-16 for guidelines on what you need to do next.

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).

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Press the power button to turn off the computer.

4. Turn off the monitor, printer, and any other peripheral

5. devices.

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Setting Up Your System

Chapter 2

Running SETUP and lnstalling Drivers

Your computer has a configuration program, SETUP, contained within the BIOS chip on the system board. This program allows

you to change the settings for your hardware configuration. The computer also comes with several drivers and utilities on

diskette. These drivers and utilities let you take advantage of

some of the advanced features of your system, like the local bus hard disk drive interface and the local bus SVGA capabilities of the built-in video interface.

This chapter describes using SETUP and installing the local bus

IDE driver. If you want information about installing video drivers or utilities, see the Readme files included on the diskettes that came with your system.

Using SETUP

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 want to check the settings or adjust the date and time. You also may need to run SETUP again later if you change your configuration.

SETUP lets you verify or change the following:

System settings such as date, time, diskette drives, and type of video display

Automatic or manual selection of hard disk drives Automatic or manual selection of advanced hardware

features for optimizing system performance

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System booting options

Security password and anti-virus features Green PC options, such as the time intervals before the

system and the hard disk drive go into low-power standby mode.

SETUP also allows you to see s

ummary information about your

system. The SETUP program and the factory default options for your

computer are stored in the computer’s ROM BIOS (read-only memory, basic input/output system). The configuration information you enter is stored in an area of memory called CMOS RAM. This memory is backed up by a battery, so it is not erased when you turn off or reset the computer.

Starting the SETUP Program

When you start your computer, it performs some power-on diagnostics. During these diagnostics, you may see the

following message:

Press <F2> to enter SETUP

Press F2

few seconds. If you missed it, restart your computer and try again. (If you want, you can disable this message in SETUP.)

If, during power-on diagnostics, the system detects an error in your system configuration, you hear two beeps and see an error message followed by this message:

to run SETUP. This message is only on the screen for a

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

Press

to run SETUP.

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