Epson ActionPC 6000-66, ActionPC 6000 User Manual

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Copyright © 1994 by Epson America, Inc.	400395000
Torrance, California, USA	12/ 94

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Important Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the computer.

ŽUnplug the computer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the computer.

ŽDo not place the computer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat register.

ŽDo not block or cover the openings in the computer’s cabinet. Do not insert objects through the slots.

ŽUse only the type of power source indicated on the computer’s label.

ŽConnect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.

ŽDo not let the computer’s power cord become damaged or frayed.

ŽIf you use an extension cord with the computer, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

ŽExcept as specifically explained in this User's Guide, do not attempt to service the computer yourself.

ŽUnplug the computer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the computer; if the computer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; if the computer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.

ŽIf you plan to use the computer in Germany, observe the following:

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

Beim Anschluß des Computers an die Netzversorgung muß sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem 16 A Überstromschutzschalter abgesichert ist.

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Importances instructions de sécurité

Lire attentivement les instructions suivantes et les conserver pour les consulter en cas de besoin. Observer soigneusement tous les avertissements et directives marqués sur l’ordinateur.

ŽDébrancher l’ordinateur avant de le nettoyer. N‘utiliser qu‘un chiffon humide. Veiller à ne pas renverser de liquides sur l’appareil.

ŽNe pas placer l’ordinateur sur une surface instable ni près d’une source de chaleur.

ŽNe pas bloquer ni couvrir les orifices d’aération de l’appareil. Ne pas introduire d‘objets dans les overtures.

ŽUtiliser seulement le type de source d‘alimentation électrique indiqué sur l’étiquette.

ŽTout l’équipement doit être branché sur des prises de courant avec contact de terre. Ne jamais utiliser une prise sur le même circuit qu’un appareil à photocopies ou un système de contrô1e de ventilation avec commutation marche-arrêt automatique.

ŽS’assurer que le cordon d’alimentation de l’ordinateur n’est pas abîmé ni effiloché.

ŽDans le cas où on utilise un cordon de rallonge avec l’ordinateur, s’assurer que l’intensité en amperes requise pour tous les appareils branches sur ce cordon ne soit pas supérieure à la capacité du cordon. S’assurer aussi que cette intensté ne dépasse jamais la somme de 15 amperes pour l’ensemble des appareils.

ŽSauf clans les cas spécifiques expliqués dans ce manuel de l’usager, ne pas essayer d’entretenir ou de réparer l’ordinateur soi-même.

ŽDébrancher l’ordinateur et contacter un technician qualifié dans les circonstances suivantes:

Si le cordon ou la prise sent abîmés; si un liquide a pénétré à l’intérieur de l’appareil; si on a laissé tomber l’appareil ou si le boîtier est endommagé; si l’ordinateur ne fonctionne pas normalement ou fonctionne d‘une manière très difference de l’ordinaire. N ‘ajuster que les commandes décrites dans les directives.

ŽPour utiliser l’ordinateur en Allemagne, il est nécessaire que le bâtiment soit muni d’un disjoncteur de 16 ampères pour protéger l’ordinateur contre les courts-circuits et le survoltage.

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Contents

INTRODUCTION

Computer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Power-saving Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 SVGA and IDE Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

CompuServe On-line Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

CHAPTER 1	SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM
Choosing a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . .. . . . . . .		. . . . . . . .	1-1
Setting the Voltage Selector Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .		.. . ....	1-2
Connecting System Components . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . .	1-3
Connecting a Keyboard or Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .		. . . . . . .	1-4
Connecting a Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . .	1-4
Connecting a Parallel or Serial Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . .	1-5
Connecting the Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . .	1-7
Turning On the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . .	1-7
Turning Off	the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . .	1-9

CHAPTER 2		RUNNING SETUP AND INSTALLING DRIVERS
Using SETUP . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Starting the SETUP Program. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .			. . . . . . . . .. .. . . ..	. 2-2
Using the System Setup Option. . . . .. .. . . . . . .			. . . . .. . . ... .	2-3
Using the Fixed Disk Setup Option. . . . . . . .. .. . .			. . . .... .. . .. . ..	2-5
Using the Advanced System Setup Options. . . . . . ..			. . . . . . . . . . . . .	2-6
Setting the Boot Options. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . .			. . . . .. . . . . . .	2-8
Using the Extended Features Options. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. .			. . .. . . . . . . . .. . 2-9
Setting the Security and Anti-Virus Options. . . . . . .. . .			.. . ... ... . . . .. . . . 2-10
Using the Green PC Features. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . .			. .. . . . .. . . .	2-13
Exiting	SETUP	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . ..	.. . . . . . . . . . ..	2-14

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Post-SETUP Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Installing the IDE Drivers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Installing Video Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

CHAPTER 3	USING YOUR COMPUTER
Working Comfortably .. . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		3-1
Using the Right Furniture.		. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Positioning Your Monitor .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-3
Lighting Your Workspace		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Using the Key board and Mouse. . . . . . . . . . . . .			. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .	3-4
Maintaining Good Posture and Work Habits . .			. .. . . . . . .. . . . .. .	3-5
Using Energy Wisely . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-6
Using Your Green PC Features.		. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . .. . . ... .. . . 3-6
Inserting and	Removing Diskettes . . . . . . ...		. . . . . . .. .. .. 3-7
Stopping a Command or Program . . . .. . .			. . . . . . . . .	3-8
Resetting the	Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . .. .... .	3-9
Using a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	3-10
Changing the Processor Speed. . .		. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . .. ... . .. . .. . .. .. .. ..		3-11

CHAPTER 4	INSTALLING AND REMOVING OPTIONS
Removing the Cover . . . . . . . . .. . . . .		. . .	.. . . . . . . . . . . .	. 4-2
Replacing the Cover . . . . . .. . . . .. . .		. . .	.. . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. 4-4
Locating the Internal Components. . . . .		. . .	. ... . . . . . . . .. .. . . 4-5
Changing the Jumper Settings. . . . .. . .		.. .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . . .		4-7
Setting the Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . .		. . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Installing Memory Modules (SIMMs). . . .		. . ..	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Inserting SIMMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . .	. . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 4-12
Removing SIMMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . . ...	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 4-13
Installing an Option Card. . . . . . . . .. ..			. . . . . .. . .. . . . . . 4-15
Installing a VESA Card or a Full-length Card. .			. . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . .. . .. .	4-16
Installing a Half-length Card. . .... . . . . . .		. . . .	. . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Removing an Option Card..... . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . ....	. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .	. 4-18
Adding Video Memory . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . .	. . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 4-18
Installing External Cache. . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. . .	. . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . ..	4-20
Post-installation Procedures . . . . . . . . .		. . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	4-22

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CHAPTER 5	INSTALLING AND REMOVING DRIVERS
Removing the Drive Mounting Bracket . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . ...		5-2
Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the Mounting Bracket. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. .. . . .		5-3
Removing the Mounting Frames. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		5-5
Installing	the Hard Disk Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5-6
Replacing the Bracket in the Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		5-7
Connecting the Drive Cables.. . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . .. .. . .. .		5-8
Reconnecting the Cables to the Diskette Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		5-13
Removing a Hard Disk Drive From the Mounting Bracket.. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14
Installing a Drive in an External Drive Bay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .		5-15
Attaching Mounting Frames to the Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		5-16
Installing the Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		5-17
Connecting the Drive and Power Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		5-19
Removing a Drive from an External Bay. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .		5-21
Post-installation	Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5-22

CHAPTER 6	TROUBLESHOOTING
Identifying Your System .. . . . . .		.	.	.	. . . . . .	.	. . . . 6-1
The Computer Will Not Start. . . . . . ..		.	. .	.	. . . . . . . .	. .	. . . . 6-2
The Computer Does Not Respond. . . . . .		.	. .	.	. . . . . . . . .	. .	. . . . . 6-4
Keyboard Problems . . . . . . . . . .		.	.	.	. . . . . . .	.	. . . .. 6-4
Mouse Problems . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .	.	.	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6-5
Monitor Problems . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	.	. .	.	. . . . . . . . . .	.	. . . . . ... 6-5
Diskette Problems . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .	. .	.	.	. . . . . . . . . . .	.	. . . . . .. . 6-7
Diskette Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..		. .	.	.	. . . . . . . . . . . .	. .	. . . . . . . ... 6-8
Hard Disk Drive Problems . . . .. . . . . . . . .		. .	.	.	. . . . . . . . . . .	. .	. . . . . ... 6-8
Password Problems .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .		. .	. . . . . . . . . .	. .	. . . . ... 6-10
Software Problems .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. .		..	. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . ... 6-11
Printer or Scanner Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. .	.	. .	. . . . . . . . . . .	. ..	. . . . .. . 6-12
Option Card Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		.	.	. .	. . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . . . ... 6-12
Memory Module Problems . . . . . . . . . . .		. .		. .	. . . . .. . . . .	. .	. . . ... 6-13
Controller Problems . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . .		.. .	. . . . . . . . . . . .	.. .	. . . . . . .. 6-14
External Cache Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		. .	.	....	. . . . . . . . . . .	. . .	. . .. .. . 6-14

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APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS

CPU and Memory . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-1
Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .	. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-2
Interfaces. . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . ..	A-3
Mass Storage . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . .... .. .	A-4
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .	A-4
Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . .. ... . ..	A-5
SETUP Program . . . . . . .. . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-5
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-5
Option Slot Power Limits . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .	A-5
Physical Characteristics . . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-6
Environmental Requirements. . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . ... . . . . . . .	A-6
OptionsAvailablefromEPSON. .	. . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .	A-6
Tested Operating Environments. .	. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-7
System Memory Map . . . . . . .. . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-7
Video Resolutions and Colors. . . .	. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-8
Hard DiskDriveTypes . . . . . . .. .. .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	A-9
DriveOptionInformation.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .		A-11
DMA Assignments . . . . . .. . . . .	.. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .	A-12
Hardware Interrupts . . . . .. . . . . . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..	A-13
System I/OAddress Map.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..		A-13
ConnectorPinAssignments. . .	. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . .	A-15

GLOSSARY

INDEX

EPSON lnternational Marketing Locations

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Introduction

Your new EPSON® computer is a versatile system ideally suited for use as a network server or high-powered workstation.

With the computer’s Intel® Pentium T Mmicroprocessor and	8MB
of standard memory you can run a vast array of the latest
programs, utilities, and games designed for productivity	and
fun.

Your high-capacity hard disk drive will hold the hundreds of program and data files you will create as you use your computer.

And when you ‘re ready to acquire more capability, you can expand your system, video, and cache memory and install options cards. The VESA option slots allow you to install high-perform ante VESA-compliant devices such as a graphics accelerator card, SCSI adapter, or network controller.

Computer Features

Your computer offers the following features:

Intel Pentium 60 or 66 MHz microprocessor

8MB of internal memory, expandable to 128MB

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

Two-channel VESA local bus IDE hard disk drive interface supporting up to four IDE hard disk drives (two on each channel)

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16KB of internal cache in the microprocessor and 256KB of external cache on the main system board, upgradable to 1MB

1MB of onboard video memory, expandable to 2MB Energy Star compliant, low-power standby mode for the

video and hard disk drive in standard configurations
Built-in SVGA port with support for energy-conserving
monitors
Three 16-bit, ISA option slots and two 32-bit VESA local
bus slots (VESA slots can also be used for ISA cards)
Space for up to four mass storage devices, three externally
accessible	and one internal; on-board controllers	support
up to four	IDE hard disk drives and two diskette	drives.

Your	system contains local bus interfaces for	the video and	IDE
hard	disk drive controllers. These buses can	transfer data at	the

full speed of your processor (60 or 66	MHz) 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.

Power-saving Features

In standard configurations, this computer complies with the United States Environment al Protection Agency’s 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 and keyboard have been inactive for a specified period of time.

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Note

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

SVGA and lDE 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 dram atically 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 132-column text mode when you run popular application programs.

See Chapter 2 for instructions on installing the IDE and video drivers.

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How to Use This Manual

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

Chapter 1 provides 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. This chapter also describes how to install the IDE and video drivers that allow you to take full advantage of your computer’s capabilities.

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 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 EPSON U.S. and international marketing locations.

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Where to Get Help

If you purchased your computer in the United States or Canada, EPSON provides customer support and service through a network of Authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers. EPSON also provides support services through the EPSON Connection.SM In the United States, dial [phone]. In Canada, dial (800) GO-EPSON.

Call the EPSON Connection for the following:

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

Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Service Center

Customer relations

EPSON technical inform ation library fax service

Product literature on current and new products.

You can purchase accessories, manuals, or parts for EPSON products from EPSON Accessories at [phone] (U.S. sales only). In Canada, call (800) GO-EPSON.

When you call for technical assistance, be ready to identify your system and its configuration, and provide any error messages to the support staff. See Chapter 6 for more inform ation.

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

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If you need help with any software application program you

are	using, see the documentation that came with that program
for	technical support inform ation.

CompuServe On-line Support

If you have a modem, the fastest way to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, tables for DIP switch or jumper settings, and bulletins for EPSON products is through the Epson America Forum on Com pu Serve.®

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 [phone] in the United States and Canada and ask for representative #529. In other countries, call the following U.S. telephone number:

[phone], or your local CompuServe access number.

If you are already a CompuServe member, simply type

GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America Forum.

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Chapter 1

Setting Up Your System

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

Choosing a location

Setting the voltage selector switch

C o n n e c t i n g s y s t e m c o m p o n e n t s

Turning the computer on and off.

Choosing a Location
Before you set up your system, choose a		convenient	location
that provides	a flat, hard surface. Do not	place your	system too
close to any	electrical device, such as a telephone or television,
which generates an electromagnetic field.		Protect your

computer from extremes in temperature, humidity, dust, and
smoke, and avoid direct sunlight or other sources of heat.
Read the “Important Safety Instructions” on page	iii	at the front
of this manual for more instructions on choosing	a	suitable
environment for your system.

Also read “Working Comfortably” in Chapter	3 for guidelines
on creating a comfortable and safe working	environment.

Setting Up Your System 1-1

Setting the Voltage Selector Switch

Your system is powered by a 200 Watt power supply. The power supply input voltage is controlled by a switch on the computer’s back panel that may be set to 110 VAC or 220 VAC. (The switch on your computer may read 115 VAC or 230 VAC; these are equivalent settings.)

The computer is shipped with the voltage selector switch set to 110 VAC, which is appropriate for line source voltages between 100 and 120 VAC. This is generally the correct setting if you use the computer in North America, South America, or Japan.

If you plan to operate the computer in the United Kingdom, Europe, or some South American countries, you will almost certainly need to reset the voltage selector switch to 220 VAC. Line source voltages between 200 and 240 VAC are acceptable with the switch set to 220 VAC.

Caution

Before you turn on the power to your system make sure the voltage selector is set to the appropriate setting for the electrical power source in your location or you will seriously damage your system.

To	change	the voltage	selector switch setting, slide the	switch
to	the left	to select 110	VAC or to the right to select 220	VAC.

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Connecting System Components

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

Your system also includes two removable panels above the mouse and keyboard ports. You can remove these panels if you

want	to install a game port connector to	the game port interface
on the system board or if you install an		optional external port.
Note
To	use the game port connector on the	main	system	board,
be	sure jumper JP9 is set to enable the	port	(default	setting),
as	described in Chapter 4.

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Connecting a Keyboard or Mouse

To connect a keyboard, hold the cable connector so the		arrow
on the connector faces up. Insert	it into the port marked	K/B.
If you have a PS/ 2 compatible mouse, connect it to the
computer’s built-in mouse port	by inserting the connector into
the port marked MOUSE

Caution

Although the connectors and ports for the mouse and keyboard are physically identical, they cannot be used interchangeably. Be sure to plug the connectors into the appropriate ports, or you may damage your system.

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	Window, T Mthe Windows

installation program automatically loads a mouse driver for Windows applications.)

Connecting a Monitor

You can connect your VGA or SVGA monitor to the computer’s built-in VGA port as described below:

1.Place your monitor near the computer. Turn the monitor and computer around so the backs are facing you.

2.There should be two cables provided with your monitor: the

monitor cable (to connect it to the computer)	and	the power
cable (to connect it to the power source). On	most	monitors,

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

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3. Examine the connector on the monitor cable and line it up with the VGA port on the computer. Then insert the

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

4. If the connector has retaining screws, tighten them.

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.

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

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

Connecting a Parallel or Serial Device

Your computer has one multi-mode parallel port and two serial ports. To connect a printer or other peripheral device, follow the appropriate instructions in this section.

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Using the parallel port

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

1. Place	the parallel device and the computer so that the backs
are	facing you.

2.Align the connector end of the parallel cable with the PARALLEL port and plug it in. If the connector has retaining screws, tighten them.

3.Connect the other end of the cable to the parallel device. To

secure the cable, squeeze the clips at each				side of the	device
port and push them into place.
4. Plug the parallel device’s power cord into a grounded
electrical	outlet.
Be sure to set the		multi-mode parallel	port to	the correct	mode
for the device you connected by changing the				setting of	the
LPT Extended		Mode option in the	SETUP	program, as
described in	Chapter 2.

If you use EPP mode (Enhanced Parallel Port) or ECP mode (Extended Capabilities Port), check your parallel device software documentation for the correct DMA channel (DRQ) setting. Then set jumpers JP17 and JP18 to match this setting, as described in Chapter 4.

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. Make sure you have a cable compatible with a DB-9P connector.

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

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Connecting the Power Cord

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

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

WARNING

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

2. Plug the other end of the cord into an electrical outlet.

Turning On the Computer

Once you set up your system, you ‘re ready to turn on the power. The features on the front panel are shown below.

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Caution

Before you turn on your computer, be sure to read “Important Safety Instructions” on page iii at the front of this manual to ensure that you have created a safe environment for your system.

Follow these steps to turn on your system:

1. If there is a protective card in a diskette drive, remove it.

2.Turn on the monitor, printer, and any other devices connected to the computer.

3.If you do not have a hard disk with an operating system loaded on it, insert your main operating system diskette in drive A.

4.Turn on the computer by pressing the power button on the right side of the front panel.

The power indicator lights up; then 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 Del to run the SETUP program. (Chapter 2 describes starting and using SETUP.)

5.If your system is configured to automatically load a program (such as Windows), you then see the first menu or screen

display of that program. If not, you may see the operating system prompt, such as C: \> or A: \>.

If there is no operating system installed on your computer, you may see an error message. Ignore the message for now; once you install the operating system, you will not see this message.

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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, see “Post-SETUP Procedures” on

page 2-15 for guidelines on what to do next.

Turning Off the Computer

Whenever you	turn	off your system, follow these steps:
1. Save your	data,	exit any application programs, and exit

Windows,	if you are running it.
2. Check the	hard disk drive light and the diskette drive light(s)
to make	sure they are not on. Don’t turn off the computer if
one of these lights are on because you could damage the
drive or	lose data.

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

4. Press the power button to turn off the computer.

5. Turn off the monitor, printer, and any other peripheral devices.

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Chapter 2

Running SETUP and Installing 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 diskettes containing drivers and utilities that 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 provides instructions
for installing	the local bus IDE drivers and video drivers.

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 perform ante

System booting options

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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.

The SETUP program and the factory default options for your computer are stored in the computer’s ROM (read-only

memory). The configuration information you	enter 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:

P r e s s < D e l > t o e n t e r S E T U P

Press Del. This message is only on the	screen for a few seconds.
If you missed it, restart your computer	and try again.

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:

P r e s s < F 1 > t o r e s u m e , < D e l > t o r u n S E T U P

Press Del to run SETUP and correct the problem

SETUP displays the Main Menu, which allows you to select various options to identify your system’s configuration and then save your new values. You can also cancel any changes you have made and restore the default values stored in ROM or load the previously stored values.

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

SETUP function keys

Key	Function
	Move the cursor to the next or previous modifiable option
Home or End	Move the cursor to the top or bottom of the menu
F1 or Alt H	Display a help screen describing the option currently
	selected
PgDn or–	SeIect the previous value
PgUp or+or	SeIect the next value
Spacebar
F9	Supplies the factory default values for the SETUP options on
	the current screen
F1O	Ignoresany changes you have made on the current
	screen
Enter	Selects the current option or value
Esc or Alt X	Return to the previous screen

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

Using the System Setup Option

When you select the System Setup 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.

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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 80X25 or the Monochrome option. If you installed a video adapter card, make sure you disable the on-board SVGA controller by setting jumpers JP31, JP32, and JP33 to the Off position. (See Chapter 4 for information on setting jumpers.)

Checking system memory

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 that the SIMM(s) are securely seated
in their	sockets, as described in Chapter	4.

Setting the diskette drive(s)

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

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Using the Fixed Disk Setup Option

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 (Boot			Drive)	or
fixed disk 1 through fixed disk 3				options to configure from			one
to four drives. (Fixed disks 0 and				1 are the drives		connected	to
your	primary	IDE	hard disk drive interface; fixed			disks 2 and 3
are	connected	to	the secondary hard disk drive		interface.)

If any of the drives you installed are larger than 528 MB, make sure the Large Disk DOS Compatibility option is set to Enabled (the default setting).

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

Some drives, such as preform atted drives, may not support the auto-sensing feature. If the drive parameters sensed by the computer 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 defining your own drive type.

The LBA Mode Control option enables or disables ISA logical block address control for each drive. If you install an IDE drive that has a capacity greater than 528 MB, enable this option for that drive; the default setting is Disabled.

The Physical Drive option allows you to specify whether the drive will be the primary master or slave, or the secondary

master	or slave. The setting Default indicates that the drive
is the	primary master	drive. Make sure the Physical Drive
setting	for each drive matches the hard disk drive jumpers you
set when you installed		the drive(s).

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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, you can define your own drive type. (See Appendix A for a list of predefine 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,

2.Type the values in each field that are appropriate for your hard disk drive.

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

Using the Advanced System Setup Options

When you select the Advanced	System Setup	option, you
see the Advanced System Setup	screen, from which	you can

configure the computer’s cache memory, shadow memory, and parallel port. Your system can automatically configure the Memory Cache and Memory Shadow options for you. To avoid configuration problems, you should let the system configure these options.

Configuring 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 perform ante, especially in large data retrieval and processing environments.

You can configure the cache memory yourself, rather than let

the	system configure it for you. However, it’s a good idea to let
the	system automatically configure these options.

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