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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Using 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.

Move the cursor to the value you want to change. Then

increase or decrease the value until you see the one you want.

Setting the time and date

The real-time clock in your computer continuously tracks the

date and time-even when the computer is turned off. Once you set the system Time and system Date options, you should not need to change them, unless you adjust the time for

daylight savings or a different time zone. (The computer

automatically changes the date for leap years.)

Setting the video display type

The Video System option allows you to define the type of display you are using. If you have connected a VGA or SVGA monitor to the computer’s built-in VGA port, select

EGA/VGA.

If you connected a monitor that doesn’t support VGA to a video adapter card installed in your system, select either the

CGA

80 x 25 or the

video adapter card, make sure you disable the on-board SVGA controller by setting jumpers J36 and J37 to the Off position. (See Chapter 4 for information on jumper settings.)

Monochrome

option. If you installed a

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 64OKB of memory. The memory above 1MB is extended memory.

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When you boot your system, the system BIOS updates the 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. Also, check that

the SIMM(s) are securely seated in their sockets. (See

Chapter 4.)

Setting the diskette drive(s)

On your system, diskette drive A is the 3.5-inch, highdensity

drive installed in the lower drive bay. 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.

Assigning Hard Disk Drive Types

The Fixed Disk Setup option defines the types of hard disk drives you have installed in your system. When you select

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

Control.

Your computer comes with a hard disk auto-sensing feature.

Press Enter when the Autotype

highlighted. The system detects the type of hard disk drive and fills in the remaining fields on the screen.

Fixed Disk

option is

If you are using an older drive or a preformatted drive, it may not support the auto-sensing feature. If you press Enter when the Autotype Fixed Disk option is highlighted and the drive parameters do not match your drive, check Appendix A to see if your drive’s parameters are included in the hard disk drive table. If not, 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.

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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 drive type. (See Appendix A for a list of predefined hard disk drive types and their parameters.)

To define your own drive type, follow these steps:

1. Move the cursor to Type and select User.

Type the values in each field that are appropriate for your

hard disk drive. Press

Tab

or and to move the cursor to

the next field.

When you leave SETUP, make sure you save your changes.

Note

If you are going to install NetWare 286, version 22, you must enable the System shadow option. See page 2-7.

Using the Advanced System Setup Options

When you select the Advanced System Setup option from

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

Note

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Your system can automatically configure the

System Setup options for you. To avoid configuration

problems, you should let the system configure these options.

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Advanced

Configuning cache memory

The system can configure your Memory

Cache options or

you can manually set them. If you have installed external cache, enabling cache memory improves system performance, especially in large data retrieval and processing environments.

If you choose to configure the cache memory yourself (rather than let the system configure it for you), 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 this feature.

Configuring memory shadow

The system can configure the Memory

Shadow

options or you can manually enable shadowing for your system and video memory as well as for

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, providing a significant increase in performance.

Note

For the best system performance, always set the

shadow and the Video shadow optionsto Enabled.

System

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

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Configuring chipset registers

The system can automatically set your Advanced Chipset

Control

options or you can manually set them to change the values in the chipset registers and optimize your system’s performance. getting these values correctly increases your system performance; however, setting these values incorrectly may cause your system to malfunction or shut down. Be sure to set the Auto Configuration option to Enabled to let the system automatically configure these options to avoid problems.

Setting the Boot Options

When you select Boot Options from the Main Menu, you see the Boot Options screen. Options on this screen allow you to define the boot sequence and determine what information you see when you start your system.

The Disk drive boot sequence optiondetermines the order in which the computer checks the drives for an operating system when you turn it on or reset it. The following table describes the available options.

Disk drive boot sequence options

select

A: then C:

C: than A:

c: only

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Load operating system from drive A. If it isn’t there, loads it from drive C.

Load operating system from drive C. if it isn’t there, loads it from drive A.

Load operating system from drive C.

I I

If you set the Disk drive boot sequence option to C: only, you can disable the Floppy seek option so the system doesn’t access the diskette drive during the startup procedure. Disabling this option decreases the time needed to start the system.

The other options on this screen determine what you see when

your system starts.

The Display SETUP prompt during POST option allows you to disable the message Press <F2> to enter

SETUP

that you see during power-on diagnostics. You may

want to disable this prompt to prevent unauthorized users from seeing the SETUP prompt. Even when the message is disabled, however, you can still start SETUP by pressing

during power-on diagnostics. The Pause on POST errors option allows you to disable

the error message, followed by the message Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup that you see when the system identifies a configuration error. If you disable this option, the system ignores configuration errors it finds during power-on diagnostics and starts as it normally would. It’s a good idea to keep this option enabled.

By disabling the system summary screen at boot option, you can disable the system summary screen that you see when you start the system. If you disable this option, your system starts more quickly. You can see the same screen by selecting the System Summary option from the SETUP Main

Menu. (See page 2-14).

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Settlng the Security and Anti-Virus Options.

When you select the Security and Anti-Virus option

from the Main Menu, you see the Security and Anti&Virus screen. The password options on this screen let you define both a Supervisor and a User password. You can also specify whether a password is required when you start the system.

The virus

protection

options on this screen allow you to write protect the boot sector on your hard disk drive and display prompts reminding you to periodically run a virus detection program and back up your hard disk drive. A Access

option allows you to restrict diskette access

Diskette

at either

the User or Supervisor password level.

Entering or changing a password

You can define both User and Supervisor password levels for this system. If this system will be used by more than one person, you may want to set a Supervisor password for yourself and a User password for others you don’t want to have complete

access to

the system. For instance, you may want to restrict access to the diskette drives or the virus protection features on this system.

If you enable the Password on boot option, you must enter the Supervisor or User password each time you

turn on

the system. If you do not enable this option, but you’ve defined passwords, you must enter the password each time you start SETUP. If both a Supervisor password and a User password are enabled, SETUP displays options for setting the User password only to users who logged on with a User password.

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To specify a User password, you must first specify a Supervisor password. Follow these steps to enter or change a Supervisor password:

1. Select the Set Supervisor Password option and press

Enter.

You see a Set Supervisor Password window. Type the password you

want to use,

then press

Enter. You can

a password of up to eight characters.

Type

the

same password a second time and press

see a message that your

changes have been saved.

Enter. You

4. Press the spacebar. The Supervisor Password In option now displays Enabled.

To set a User password, select the Set User Password option and follow the steps above.

Deleting passwords

To delete your passwords, follow these steps:

1. Set the Password on boot option to Disabled.

define

Delete the User password by pressing

Enter

for both the password field and the confirmation field. Don’t type any characters in these fields.

Then delete the Supervisor password the same way.

Note

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

If you have forgotten your password, see “Password Problems” in Chapter 6.

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Using the Virus Protection Features

Several options on the Security and Anti-Virus screen allow you to define system protection features.

The Diskette Access option allows you to restrict access to your diskette drives based on the password levels you have defined. This prevents unauthorized users from accessing the drives and possibly introducing a virus to your system. You can restrict diskette access only if passwords are enabled and

you have enabled the Password on boot option.

If you select Supervisor for this option, you can access the

diskette drives only if you enter the Supervisor password when you start your system. Someone who starts the system with a User password, however, will see an error message when he or she tries to access the diskette drive. If you select User for the Diskette Access option, you can access the diskette drives whether you enter the Supervisor or User password when you start the system.

Note

To use passwords for diskette drive access, you must enable the Par sword on boot option. If you select a password level for Diskette Access, but leave the Password on boot option disabled, you see an error message whenever you try to access your diskette drive.

You can also protect your system by selecting protect for the Fixed disk boot sector option. When this option is enabled, the system displays an error

message when a program tries to write to the boot sector of your hard disk drive. To use a legitimate program (such as the MS-DOS FORMAT command) you must disable the write protect option.

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Write

Two additional options on this screen allow. you to define time intervals for the system to display a prompt asking you

whether you have performed your scheduled virus check or your scheduled backup for your hard disk drive’. You can disable these prompts or have them display Daily, Weekly,

or Monthly.

you respond that you have

not performed

these functions, however, the system still starts normally.

Using the Green PC Features

The Green PC options allow you to define how the energy-saving features of this Energy Star compliant system will work for you. The options on the Green PC Features screen allow you to disable the energy-saving feature or set time-out

periods to put the system and hard disk drive in a low-energy

standby mode.

The

Inactivity Timer1 option sets the time-out period for video signals to your monitor. When the mouse or keyboard has been inactive for the time period you select here,

your computer stops sending video signals to your monitor. If your monitor is also Energy Star compliant, it goes into a low-power standby mode because it isn’t receiving video signals from Energy Star compliant will go blank when your system is in standby mode.

your computer. Screens on monitors that

aren’t

If you select a time period for the Lockout Timer as well as the Inactivity Timer1 option, the system your

keyboard

input

for the specified period of time after your

Won’t accept

system has returned to an active mode. This allows time for your monitor to return to full power also.

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The Fixed Disk Timeout option determines the time-out period for your hard disk drive. The hard disk drive goes into a low-power standby mode when the mouse and keyboard have

been inactive for

the

period

time you’ve indicated.

Note

Some hard disk drives do not support a low-power standby mode. Also, the delay caused by the hard disk drive returning to active mode may cause errors in some applications. If you have problems, you may want to disable

the Fixed Disk Timeout option.

Viewing the System Summary

When you select the System summary option from the Main Menu, the SETUP program displays a summary of the configuration settings for your system.

This summary screen is the same one you see when you start your system. You can choose not to have the system display

this screen so that system startup is faster. See page 2-8 for

information on disabling this option.

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Exiting SETUP

When you leave SETUP, you can save your settings, or exit SETUP without saving your settings. You can also return all values to the factory defaults.

To leave SETUP, press Esc from any SETUP screen. From the SETUP Main Menu, you can perform the following functions:

Load

ROM

Default Values

Load Values

from CMOS

Save Values to

CMOS

Press

Esc

to leave SETUP and 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 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 to your configuration to CMOS.

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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.

Note

If you plan to install IDE or video drivers for Windows applications, you must install Windows before you can install the drivers.

Installing the IDE Driver

If you want to take advantage of the high-speed performance available through your system’s local bus interface for the hard disk drive, you must install the IDE (integrated drive electronics) driver included on the Drivers diskettes.

If your system was configured for you, this driver and the SVGA drivers have been installed for you.

Before you install the IDE driver, make sure you back up your hard disk drive. Then use the installation program on the

Drivers diskette

Note

Make sure you use the installation program to install the IDE driver. If you simply copy the driver files, the driver won’t work correctly.

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1 to install the driver.

Follow these steps to install the IDE driver:

Insert the Drivers diskette 1 in drive A.

Log onto the IDE subdirectory on drive A.

Type the following and press Enter:

INSTALL

Follow the instructions on the screen to install the IDE driver on your hard disk. This installation program changes your system’s CONFIGSYS file so the system loads the IDE driver as part of its startup procedure. If you select the IDE driver for Windows, this program also modifies the SYSTEM.INI file for Windows.

Note

You should always install the IDE driver for DOS. If you are using Windows, make sure you also install the IDE driver for Windows. Windows must be installed before you install the driver for Windows.

After installing the driver, the system reboots.

Note

Not all hard disk drives can take advantage of the local bus IDE interface. To take advantage of this feature, your hard disk drive must support a 32-bit data path that utilizes double-word I/O. To find out whether your hard drive utilizes double-word I/O, see the hardware specifications for the drive or contact the vendor of the drive and request a product specification.

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Installing Video Drivers

For instructions on installing video drivers, see the Readme files included on the Drivers diskettes.

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Chapter 3

Using Your Computer

This chapter briefly describes the following operations:

Working comfortably Using energy wisely Using your Green PC features Inserting and removing diskettes Stopping a command or program Resetting the computer Using the password Changing the processor speed.

Working

This section provides some tips for creating a comfortable work environment.

Comfortably

Use good posture. Keep your elbows, hips, and knees bent at approximately 90 degree angles and keep your wrists as close to horizontal as possible.

Vary your posture often and take frequent breaks. Stand

up, stretch, and move around.

Use a good chair. Make sure your chair supports your lower back. A chair with padded armrests lets you rest

your arms as you work.

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Keep your copy stand at the same eye level as your screen.

This reduces eye and neck strain. Also, rest your eyes

occasionally by closing them or focusing on a fixed spot in the distance.

Be gentle with your keyboard. Too much force creates

tension in your hands. Also, make sure your work surface has enough room for you to move the mouse or other

pointing device freely. Use good lighting that isn’t too bright. Try to keep bright

light sources out of your field of vision when you are looking at the screen.

Place your monitor directly in front of you and sit about an arm’s length away from it. The top of the screen should be slightly below your eye level so you look down at the screen. Position the monitor so that no light is reflected from the screen.

Using Energy Wisely

By purchasing this low-power, Energy Star compliant computer, you join a growing number of users concerned about

conserving energy. Here are a few

to be even more energy-wise:

additional

tips you can use

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If your printer and monitor aren’t Energy Star compliant, turn them off when you’re not using them.

Use the print preview print something. You’ll be able to catch formatting errors before you commit them to paper.

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option

on your software before you

If you have an electronic mail system available to you, send E-mail rather than memos. Not only is this faster, but you’ll save paper and storage space too.

Use recycled paper whenever you can.

Using Your Green PC Features

Your computer places the system, the hard disk drive, or both

into a low-power standby mode when the keyboard or mouse has been inactive for the time periods you select in SETUP. See Chapter 2 for information on setting these values.

When your system is in standby mode, the NumLock light on your keyboard flashes and your screen is blank. Press any key or move the mouse to resume activity.

If the hard disk drive is in standby mode, it doesn’t return to active mode until you access it. You’ll hear it start again. It will take a second or two to reach its operating speed and read or write to the disk. The hard disk drive access light turns on when the system begins accessing the disk.

Note

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Inserting and Removing Diskettes

To insert a diskette into a 3.5-inch drive, hold the diskette with the label facing up and the shutter leading into the drive, as shown in the following illustration. Slide the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place.

To insert a diskette into a 5.25-inch drive, hold the diskette with the label facing up and the read/write slot leading into the drive. When the disk is completely in 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 the latch.

Remove the diskette and store it properly.

caution Never remove a diskette, reset the computer, or turn it off while a diskette drive light is on. You could lose data. Also, remove all diskettes before you turn off the computer.

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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

Press Ctrl C

Press Ctrl Break.

If these methods do not work, you may need to reset the computer as described below. Do not turn off the computer to exit a program or stop a command unless you have to, because the computer erases any data you did not save.

that you want

Press Pause

to stop, try one of the following:

Resetting the Computer

Occasionally, you may want to clear the computer’s memory without turning it off. You can do this by resetting the computer.

For example, if an error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard entries, you can reset it to reload your operating system and try again. However, resetting erases any data in memory that you have not saved; so reset only if necessary.

Caution

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

lose data.

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If you set the Disk drive boot sequence. in SETUP to C:

only (see Chapter 2), the operating system must be on

the hard disk when you reset the computer. If you selected the other options, the operating system must be either on the hard disk or on a diskette in drive A. If you do not have a hard disk, insert the operating system diskette in drive A. If you are using

DOS, press Ctrl Alt and Del to reset the system.

You

can

also

press the

RESET

button located on the front right side of your computer. (See the following illustration.) The screen displays nothing for a moment and then the computer reloads the operating system.

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 your operating system is not on the hard disk drive, insert a bootable diskette (one that contains the necessary portions of the operating system) in drive A. Then turn on the computer.

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Using a

Password

Using SETUP, you can define both a Supervisor level password and a User level password. You can also specify whether a password is required when you start the system. This password can also control who has access to the diskette drives.

you

enabled the

Password on boot option in

SETUP, you must enter the Supervisor or User password every time you turn on or reset the computer. If you enter a password but disable the Password on boot option, you must enter the

password when you start SETUP.

If you set the

Diskette Access option to Supervisor, you

can access a diskette drive only if you entered the Supervisor password when you started your system. If you entered a User password when you started the system but the Diskette

Access

option is set to Supervisor, you see an error message

when you access the diskette drive. When you need to enter your password, you’ll see the prompt,

Enter password :. As you type your password, you see a rectangle for each character you type. When you press

Enter,

the computer loads the operating system (or starts SETUP). 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 Disabled1

You must either turn off the computer or press the

RESET

button to start over. In this situation, you cannot reset the computer by pressing Ctrl

Alt

and

Del.

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Note

If you want to delete your password, you must run the

SETUP program and follow the Istructions for deleting a

password in Chapter 2.

If you do not remember your password, see “Password Problems” in Chapter 6.

Changing the Processor Speed

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

When your computer is operating at fast speed, the 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 key disk-the diskette that contains the copy protection-in the diskette drive. If you use a copy-protected program, you can change the speed to slow to access the diskette and return it to fast speed when you are finished.

SPEED

light

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Computer

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, press Ctrl Alt and then press the -key on the numeric keypad. This turns off the speed light.

To select fast speed, press

Ctrl Alt

and then press + on the

numeric keypad. The speed light comes on.

Note

You can use the commands listed above while you are running a program. However, if the program uses one of these commands for another function, you cannot use it to change the processor speed.

The speed setting remains in effect until you do one of 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 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

computer.

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

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connected

to the

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Removing

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:

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 other 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

1. 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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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.

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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.

Note

You may need to change the jumpers shown here. Other jumpers on the system board are for service purposes only.

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Options

Use the information in the following tables to change jumper

settings, if necessary.

Jumper number

J14

J16

J22

J34

J35

Jumper

setting

1-2*

2-3

1-2*

2-3

1-2

2-3

1-2*

2-3

Off On

***

1-2

3-4 5-6

Off On

2-3 3-4

1-2*

2-3

Function Assigns PARALLEL port as LPT1

Assigns PARALLEL port as LPT2 Assigns COM1 serial port as COM1

Assigns COM1 serial port as COM3 Assigns COM2 serial port as COM2

Assigns COM2 serial port as COM4

Enables diskette drive controller Disables diskette drive controller

VGA IRQ9 disable VGA IRQ9 enable

Selects a CPU clock speed of 33 MM (486SX/33,

486DX/33,486DX2/66, and Pentium OverDrive)

Selects a CPU clock speed of 50 MM (DX/50) Selects a CPU clock speed of 25 MM (486SX/25,

486DX2/50)

Selects fast speed Selects 8 MM speed

Selects normal system board battery operation Discharges CMOS memory (resets SETUP to defautts)

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 t Do not change this jumper setting. tt If you have trouble changing the setting of jumper J35. remove the option

card connector board. Remove the two screws that secure the board to

the chassis, then Iii the board straight up and out of the socket.

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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.

J25

1-2 2-3 2-3

J26

1-2

2-3

J27

off

1-2

2-3

J28 2-3

1-2

2-3

Processor type jumper settings

Processor

486DX/DX2, or Pentium OverDrive 486SX

J17

1-2, 3-4

2-3

J19

1-2

off

SVGA jumper settings

SVCA jumper function

Enable on-board SVGA Disable on-board SVGA

* Factory settings

J36

On’ Off off

J37

On’

Setting the Jumper

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 4-19.

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Removing Options

A jumper’s setting is determined by where the jumper is

placed on the pins. Use the following table to identify the pin settings for 2-pin, 3-pin, and 4-pin jumpers. To identify pin 1, look at the system board under the jumper. A

triangle is traced on the board at pin 1.

To move a jumper from one position to another, use needle-nose pliers or tweezers to pull it off its pins and gently move it to the desired position.

Caution

Be careful not to bend the jumper pins or damage any components on the main system board.

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 that no SIMM is

installed.)

SlMM

configurations

BANK0 4MB 4MB

4MB

8MB

4MB

8MB

16MB 16MB 16MB 16MB

BANK 1

1MB 2MB 4MB

1MB 2MB 8MB

4MB

8MB 16MB

1MB

2MB

4MB

Total memory 4MB

5MB

6MB 8MB 8MB 9MB

10MB 12MB 12MB

16MB

17MB

18MB

20MB

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SlMM configurations (continued)

BANK0

16MB

BANK

8MB 24MB

Total memory

16MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 32MB

16MB 32MB 32MB

16MB

1MB 2MB 34MB 4MB 8MB 32MB

16MB 32MB

32MB 32MB 33MB

36MB 40MB 48MB 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.

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 4-19 for instructions.)

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Position the SIMM at an angle over the empty SIMM socket,

4. as shown below.

Push the SIMM into the socket until it is seated firmly in the

5. 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.)

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:

Make sure the front of the computer is facing you.

Use the illustration on page 4-5 to locate the SIMM sockets on the right of the system board.

Remove any option cards that may be blocking your access

to the SIMM sockets. (See page 4-19 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 them.

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 B-bit, half-length slots to accommodate a total of five option cards.

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As you install option cards, keep these general guidelines in mind.

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 M-bit slot. When you select the slot you want to use, make sure no components are touching or obstructing other cards or cables.

If you have a DX/50, DX2, or Pentium OverDrive processor installed, you cannot install an option card in the bottom

16-bit slot when a heat sink or heat sink/fan assembly is mounted on the processor.

When you unpack the option card, be careful not to touch any of the components on the circuit board or the gold-edged connectors. If you need to set it down before you install it, place it gently on top of its original packing material with the component side facing up. Keep the packing materials in case you remove the card later.

Before you install the card, adjust any switches or jumpers on the card, if necessary. (See the option card instructions.) Also, see if you need to change any jumper settings on the system board. For example, if you install a 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.

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.

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

If you are using a l6-bit option slot, go on to step 2. If you

1. 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.

Remove the three screws securing the power supply to the computer, as shown below. Be careful not to disconnect any of the cables. Slide the power supply away from the slots

until you can remove the slot covers easily.

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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.)

Slide out the slot cover and set it aside. (Store it in a safe place in case you remove the option card later.)

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

connector, as shown below. (If you are installing a

full-length card, insert the front edge of the card into the

corresponding guide inside the computer’s front panel.)

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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.

If you had to move the power supply, make sure you replace it and secure it again with the three retaining screws.

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Removing

Option

Card

You may need to remove an option card to access components on the main system board-to change a jumper setting, for example. You may also want to remove a card if you no longer need it. Refer to the option card illustration on page 4-18 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.

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

or for supporting high resolutions with many colors.

running graphics-intensive applications

The following table lists the video DRAM ZIP chips 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 MT4C16256Z-70/80 ns M5M4426OAL-80 ns UPD424260V-70/80 ns KM416C256JZ-70/80 ns

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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 video memory chip sockets on the main system board, shown on page 4-5. The chip sockets are labeled U2 and U3.

If there is an option card in your way, remove it. See page 4-19 for instructions.

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

Remove the memory chips from their package and inspect

each one. All the pins should be straight.

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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.

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Position one of the ZIP chips over the first empty socket (U2) as shown below, aligning pin 1 on the chip (identified by the notch on the top of the chip) with pin 1 on the system board.

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.

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 to install the other chip in socket U3.

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

Now run SETUP as described in Chapter 2 so that your system recognizes the increased memory.

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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

To install any cache on a 486DX/50 system, make sure the

tag chip is a 15ns 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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BANK0

U20,21,22,23 8Kx8 32Kx8 X 32Kx8

BANK1

U29,30,31,32 8Kx8

32Kx8 32Kx8

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Options

Tag SRAM

U36

8Kx8 8Kx8

Total cache

64KB

128K8 256KB

Installing the External Cache Chips

Follow these steps to install the external cache chips:

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

If there is an option card in your way, remove it. See page 4-19 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.

Remove the cache chips from their package and inspect them. 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.

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Position one of the cache chips over the first socket as shown below, aligning the pins on the chip with the holes in the socket. Make sure the small notch on the end of, the chip is aligned with the corresponding notch on the socket.

Gently press the chip halfway into the socket (to make sure

it is correctly aligned). If the chip goes in at an angle,

remove it and try again.

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

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 match to the amount of cache you installed.

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

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).

When the computer restarts, it displays the amount of external

cache you have installed on the system.

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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

Part

486SX/33 processor 486DX/33 processor 486DX/50 processor

486DX2/50 processor

486DX2/66 processor

Pentium OverDrive processor Heat sink’ Heat sink/fan assembly”

For me DX/33 processor For DX/50, DX2/50, DX2/66 and Pentium OverDrive processors

Manufacturer

Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel

Intel Tennmax Trading Corp. Tennmax Trading Corp.

To upgrade your microprocessor, you will perform these steps. See the page in parentheses for instructions.

Replace the existing processor chip (see page 426). Install the new microprocessor and heat sink or heat

sink/fan assembly, if necessary (see page 426). If necessary, change the settings of jumpers J16, J17, and J19

(see page 4-6), and connect the fan to connector J12.

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Replacing the Processor Chip

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 may be 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.

Open the ZIF socket by lifting up the ZIF handle. The handle rests under a plastic tab. Press the handle down and away

from the tab; then rotate the handle to the released position.

This releases the chip from the socket. The illustration on

the next page shows this handle in the released position. If your microprocessor isn’t inserted in the ZIF socket with a

handle, use a chip puller or a small, flat-head screwdriver to remove the chip. Carefully wedge the tip of the screwdriver between the processor chip and the socket. Gently turn the screwdriver until the chip begins to separate from the socket. Move the screwdriver to another side of the processor chip and again turn it until the chip separates from the socket. Keep doing this until you can lift the processor chip straight up from the socket.

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

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Note

The 486SX/25 microprocessor may be soldered onto an adapter board that is seated in the socket. Remove the adapter board as described above.

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.

Position the processor chip over the socket, aligning the notched edge of the chip (marked with a dot) with pin 1 on the socket, as shown below.

Note

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

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.

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If you are installing a 486 chip rather than a Pentium OverDrive processor, you’ll see an extra row of holes around the outside of the socket. The 486 chip will not fit into the outside row of holes.

If your system has a ZIF socket, secure the processor chip by pressing the ZIF handle back to the closed position.

If you are upgrading from a 486SX processor to a DX, DX2, or Pentium OverDrive processor, you need to change the jumper settings of J17 and Jl9. 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 DX/33, DX/50, DX2, or Pentium OverDrive processor, you must install a heat sink or a heat sink/fan assembly. Follow the instructions included with the heat sink.

10. 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 DX/33, DX/50, DX2, or Pentium OverDrive processor, you must install a heat sink on the processor chip. Follow the instructions included with the heat sink.

If the heat sink has an embedded fan, connect the fan connector into J12 on the system board. The casing for the fan connector has a small triangle over pin 1. A triangle also identifies pin 1 on the system board. Align pin 1 on the connector with pm 1 on the system board.

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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

This chapter describes how to install and remove optional drives in your computer. You can use these instructions to install a variety of devices, including hard disk drives, a diskette drive, a tape drive, a CD-ROM, or an optical drive. Although your drive may look different from the ones illustrated here, you should be able to install it the same way.

Your computer can hold up to 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

and

Removing Drives

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.

Some of the steps in this chapter may not apply for the drive

you are installing. See the documentation that came with your

drive for more information.

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Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the Internal 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 3½-inch wide drive in this bay.

This section includes 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 hard disk drive before you install it. Also, you may need to know the drive parameters if the hard disk drive autosensing feature in SETUP is unable to correctly identify your drive. 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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If there are mounting frames attached to your hard disk drive,

remove them before you 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 cuble to the system board

If you need to 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.)

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. All the connectors on this cable look the same.

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connect

the hard disk drive ribbon cable to the

Locate the hard disk drive connector on the system board.

Position the system board connector end of 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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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

6. 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

1. of the computer, as shown below.

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Slide the mounting bracket toward the diskette drive bays,

2. as shown above, until the slots clear the tabs.

Lift the mounting bracket out of the computer and set it

3. aside.

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Align the hard disk drive so 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 mounting holes on the base of the hard disk drive, the drive will not move from side to side.

Note

If the drive isn’t seated correctly on the pegs, you may not be able to close the cover all the way.

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Lower the mounting bracket over the hard disk drive,

6. making sure that the slots in the mounting bracket fit over the tabs on the base of the computer.

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

below, until the tabs hold the bracket in place.

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Secure the mounting bracket with the screw.

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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.

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.

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Secure the bracket to the drive with four screws.

If you plan to install two hard disk drives make sure additional option cards do not exceed the power supply limitations. See Appendix A.

Also, use flat-head screws to secure a second drive to the mounting bracket. You can purchase flat-head screws at any hardware store; request this size: #6-32UNC x 8 FH,M,+.

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.

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.

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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, 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 Rower 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, a tape drive, or optical drive in the upper externally accessible drive bay.

If you are installing a diskette drive or 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).

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 drive with a card-edge connector make sure you align the key-way (the plastic divider) with the gap in the drive connector, as shown below.

If you are installing a 3.5-inch diskette drive with a header connector in the bottom slot, see page 5-19 for instructions on connecting the cable.

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Epson ActionDesk 4000+ User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

Optional Equipment

System Memory

Cache Memory

Video Memory

Microprocessor

Math Coprocessor

Drives

SVGA and IDE Drivers

How to Use This Manual

Conventions Used in This Manual

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 Off the Computer

Using SETUP

Starting the SETUP Program

Using the System Setup Option

Checking System Memory

Assigning Hard Disk Drive Types

Using the Advanced System Setup Options

Setting the Boot Options

Settlng the Security and Anti-Virus Options.

Using the Virus Protection Features

Using the Green PC Features

Viewing the System Summary

Exiting SETUP

Installing the IDE Driver

Installing Video Drivers

Using Energy Wisely

Using Your Green PC Features

Inserting and Removing Diskettes

Stopping a Command or Program

Resetting the Computer

Changing the Processor Speed

Replacing the Cover

Locating the Internal Components

Changing the Jumper Settings

Setting the Jumper

Installing 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

Post-installation Procedures

Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the Internal Drive Bay

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

Connecting the Drive and Power Cables