Epson ActionPC 7300 User Manual
EPSON® User’s Guide Update
In order to take advantage of the latest technology, the system board
in your computer has been completely redesigned.
This update includes last-minute information that was not available
at the time your on-screen User’s Guide was created.
External Cache
Your computer supports up to 1MB of external cache. If your system
already has cache installed, it can be increased up to 1MB. However,
you cannot install cache chips yourself. Please contact your
Authorized EPSON Servicer if you want to install cache memory in
your computer.
Power Management
The Windows® 95 CD-ROM Autoplay feature operates continuously
and prevents power management from being fully effective on your
system. If you want to take advantage of your computer’s power-
saving features, you must use the Widows Device Manager to
disable Autoplay. See your Windows documentation for instructions.
System Board
Because your computer’s system board has been redesigned, the
illustrations showing the board in Chapter 4 of your User’s Guide are
incorrect. Board components such as jumpers and SIMM sockets have
been relocated. However, disk drives and other internal components
are shown correctly in the illustrations.
The illustration below shows the correct location of jumpers and
other components on the system board in your computer.
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Jumper Settings
The jumpers on the system board have been renumbered, as shown
in the tables below. The factory default settings are indicated by an
asterisk (*).
Miscellaneous jumper settings
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Clean CMOS memory (resets BElUP values
Emblem on-bead i/O
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Parallel port ECP mode DRQ jumper settings
Function
DRQ1 (DACK1)
DRQ4 (DACK3) 2-3 2-3
CPU voltage jumper settings
CPU voltage
3.3V
3.45V
3.6V
4.0V 19-10
5.0V
Cache jumper settings
Dbables on-boad
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Enables oeboord
Dhbles on-bootd
JP13 JP14
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controller
I/o controller
VGA controller
VGA controller
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5-6
7-8
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CPU type jumpers settings
CPU clock speed
25 Mhz
33 MHz
40 MHz
50 Mhz
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Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow
all warnings and instructions marked on the computer.
.
Unplug the computer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only.
Do not spill liquid on the computer.
.
Do not place the computer on an unstable surface or near a radiator
or heat register.
.
Do not block or cover the openings in the computer’s cabinet. Do not
insert objects through the slots.
.
Use only the type of power source indicated on the computer’s label.
.
Connect 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.
.
Do not let the computer’s power cord become damaged or frayed.
.
If 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.
.
Except as specifically explained in this Users Guide, do not attempt to
service the computer yourself.
.
Unplug 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.
.
If 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.
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Importantes instructions de
sbcuritb
Lire attentivement
consulter en
cas de
les
instructions suivantes et
les
conserver pour
besoin. Observer soigneusement tous
les
avertissements et directives marques sur l’ordinateur.
l
Debrancher l’ordinateur avant de le nettoyer. N’utiliser qu’un chiffon
humide.
l
Ne pas placer l’ordinateur sur une surface instable ni pres dune
Veiller a ne
pas renverser de liquides sur l’appareil.
source de chaleur.
l
Ne pas bloquer ni couvrir
introduire
Utiliser
d’objets
seulementletype
dans
les
orifices d’aeration de l’appareil. Ne pas
les
ouvertures.
de source
d’alimentation
Clectrique
sur l’etiquette.
Tout
l’equipement doit
Ctre
branche sur des prises de
courant
contact de terre. Ne jamais utiliser une prise sur le meme circuit
qu’un appareil
a
photocopies ou un systeme de controle de
ventilation avec commutation marche-arret automatique.
l S’assurer
que le cordon d’alimentation de l’ordinateur n’est pas
abime ni effiloche.
l
Dans le
s’assurer que l’intensite en amperes requise pour tous
branches sur ce cordon
S’assurer
cas ou on
utilise un cordon de rallonge avec l’ordinateur,
ne
aussi que cette intensite
soit pas superieure
ne
depasse jamais
les
a la
capacite du cordon.
la
somme de 15
appareils
amperes pour l’ensemble des appareils.
les
indique
avec
l
Sauf dans
ne
pas essayer d’entretenir
l
Debrancher l’ordinateur et contacter un technicien qualifie dans
les cas
specifiques expliques dans ce manuel de l’usager,
ou de
reparer l’ordinateur soi-meme.
circonstances suivantes:
Si le cordon ou
l’interieur de l’appareil; si on
est endommage;
la
prise sont abimes; si un liquide
a
laisse tomber l’appareil ou
si
l’ordinateur
ne
fonctionne pas normalement ou
a
pen&C
a
si le
fonctionne dune man&e tres differente de l’ordinaire. N’ajuster que
les
commandes d&rites dans
l
Pour utiliser l’ordinateur en Allemagne,
les
directives.
il
est necessaire que le
batiment soit muni d’un disjoncteur de 16 amperes pour proteger
l’ordinateur contre
les
courts-circuits et le survoltage.
iv
les
bonier
Wichtige
Bitte
lesen Sie diese Sicherheitshinweise, und heben Sie sie zur spateren
Verwendung auf. Beachten Sie
auf dem Computer angebracht sind.
Ziehen Sie das Netzkabel des Computers vor der Reinigung heraus.
Verwenden Sie zur Reinigung nur ein feuchtes Tuch. Achten Sie
darauf, dab keine Fltissigkeiten auf dem Computer verschtittet
werden.
Sicherheitshinweise
alle
Warnungen und Anweisungen, die
Stellen
und halten Sie ihn von Heizkorpern und Warmluftquellen fern.
Achten Sie darauf, dab die ijffnungen
blockiert oder verdeckt werden. Ftihren Sie keine Fremdkorper in die
Ltiftungsschlitze ein.
Verwenden Sie nur die auf dem Typenschild des Computers
angegebene Stromversorgung.
Schliehen Sie
Verwenden Sie keine Steckdosen, die mit demselben Stromkreis wie
Fotokopiergerate oder Klimaanlagen, die
ausschalten, verbunden sind.
Achten Sie darauf, dab das Netzkabel des Computers stets in
einwandfreiem Zustand
Stellen
der gesamte Amperewert aller an das Verlangerungskabel
angeschlossenen Gerate den zulassigen Hochstwert des Kabels nicht
tiberschreitet.
die Wandsteckdose angeschlossenen Gerate 15 Ampere nicht
tiberschreitet.
Ftihren Sie keine Wartungsarbeiten am Computer durch, die tiber
das
Sie den Computer nur auf einer stabilen Arbeitsflache auf,
im
Computergehause nicht
alle
Gerate an ordnungsgemain geerdete Steckdosen an.
sich
regelmainig ein- und
ist.
Sie bei Verwendung eines Verlangerungskabels sicher, dab
Stellen
im Benutzerhmdbuch
Sie ferner sicher, dab der Gesamtwert aller an
beschriebene Ausmah hinausgehen.
V
l
Ziehen Sie den Computer heraus, und rufen Sie qualifiziertes
Wartungspersonal, wenn eine der folgenden Bedingungen auftritt:
Das Netzkabel oder der Netzstecker
ist
beschadigt; Fltissigkeit
den Computer eingetreten; der Computer wurde fallengelassen oder
das Gehause ist beschadigt; der Computer funktioniert nicht
ordnungsgemain oder die Leistung hat
sich
merklich geandert.
Sie nur die Bedienelemente ein, die in der Gebrauchsanweisung
beschrieben sind.
l
Nehmen Sie den Computer bei Flugreisen
als
Handgepack mit in den
Fluggastraum, damit er nicht in einem drucklosen Frachtraum
verstaut wird.
l
Beachten Sie den folgenden Hinweis, wenn Sie den Computer in
Deutschland in
Beim
Anschluh des Computers an die Netzversorgung muh
Betrieb
nehmen:
sichergestellt werden, dab die Gebaudeinstallation mit einem 16 A
ijberstromschutzschalter abgesichert
ist.
ist
in
Stellen
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Your new EPSON@ computer is a full powered, full featured
system that gives you complete access for all your business or
home computer needs. And because your computer is plug and
play compliant and designed to take advantage of Microsoft@
Windows® 95, you’ll be able to use all the latest technology.
With the computer’s high-performance processor and memory
you can run a vast array of the latest programs, utilities, and
games designed for productivity and fun.
Your system’s state-of-the art PCI (Peripheral Component
Interconnect) bus architecture gives you fast and efficient
access to both PCI and IDE option cards. It also provides PCI
performance for IDE drives and your VGA or high-resolution
monitor.
And when you’re ready for even more capability, you can
expand your system, video, and cache memory, install option
cards or additional drives, and upgrade your processor.
Computer Features
Your computer offers the following features:
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Upgradable 486-class processor
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4 or 8MB of RAM (Random Access Memory), expandable
to 128MB
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PCI-based main system board providing PCI caching,
memory, bus control, video control, and IDE (Integrated
Drive Electronics) device control
Introduction 1
High-speed, PC1 video controller with 64-bit DRAM video
interface and 32-bit CPU interface
Two PCI ATA-2 compatible, enhanced IDE interfaces
supporting up to four IDE devices, such as hard disk drives
and CD-ROM drives (two on each interface)
8 or 16KB of internal cache in the processor and up to
512KB of external cache on the main system board
1MB of on board video memory for resolutions up to
1024 x 768; memory expandable to 2MB
Three Energy Star compliant power-saving modes for the
CPU, video, and hard disk drives in standard
configurations
Three 16-bit, ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) option
slots and two PCI option slots supporting up to two PCI
bus m aster cards
On the slim line model, space for up to four mass storage
devices, three externally accessible and one internal; on the
tower model, space for up to seven mass storage devices,
four externally accessible and three internal.
Power-saving Features
In standard configurations, this computer complies with the
United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star
Program, which promotes the manufacture of energy-efficient
printers, computers, and monitors. Your computer’s “Green
PC” features place the CPU, video, and hard disk drives in
power-saving modes when the mouse and keyboard have been
inactive for a specified period of time. You can customize the
Green PC features in the SETUP program.
2 Introduction
ISA and PCI Expansion Buses
Your computer includes expansion buses for two types of
option cards: ISA and PCI. The PCI bus provides extremely fast
data transfer (33 MHz) for up to two high-performance PCI
cards, such as high-speed video cards. PCI cards use plug and
play technology that automatically configures resources used
by the card, such as interrupt requests and memory addresses.
The ISA bus transfers data at 8.33 MHz for up to three 16-bit
ISA option cards. You can use these slots for standard ISA
cards such as fax/ modem cards, sound cards, and SCSI (Small
Computer System Interface) cards.
System and video BIOS
The computer’s system and video BIOS are contained in a flash
memory device on the main system board, which you can
upgrade without replacing the chip.
Your computer supports shadowing of the system and video
BIOS to allow BIOS routines to run from fast, 32-bit RAM
instead of from the slower, S-bit flash device.
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;
see the following chapter summaries to find the sections you
need.
If you are reading the manual online, click on the highlighted
words below to skip to the section you want to read.
Introduction 3
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 change
your computer’s configuration and how to install the PCI IDE
and video drivers.
Chapter 3 covers general operating procedures, such as using
your Green PC features and using a password.
Chapter 4 describes how to remove and replace the computer’s
cover, change jumper settings, and install optional equipment
such as option cards, memory modules, and video memory.
Chapter 5 explains how to install and remove mass storage
devices on the slim line computer.
Chapter 6 explains how to install and remove mass storage
devices on the tower computer.
Chapter 7 contains troubleshooting tips.
Appendix A lists the specifications of your computer, including
DMA and IRQ assignments.
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 the following services when
you dial (800) 9224911:
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Technical assistance with the installation, configuration,
and operation of EPSON products
0
Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON
Reseller or Customer Care Center
4 Introduction
0
Customer relations
0
EPSON technical information library fax service
0
Product literature on current and new products.
You can purchase printed manuals, accessories, or parts for
EPSON products from EPSON Accessories at (800) 873-7766
(U.S. sales only). In Canada, call (800) BUY-EPSON.
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.
If you need help with any software program you are using, see
the documentation for that program for technical support
information. If the software was installed on your computer,
see the User's Digest for technical support information.
Electronic Support Services
If you have a modem, the fastest way to access helpful tips,
specifications, drivers, application notes, DIP switch or jumper
settings, and bulletins for EPSON products is through the
online services below.
EPSON Bulletin Board Service
You can call the EPSON Bulletin Board Service (BBS) at
(310) 782-4531. No membership is required. Make sure your
communications software is set to 8 data bits with 1 stop bit,
no parity bit, and a modem speed up to 28.8 Kbps. See the
documentation that came with your communications software
for more information.
Introduction 5
CompuServe online support
CompuServe® members can call the Epson America Forum on
CompuServe. If you are already a member, simply type
GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Forum.
If you are not currently a member, you are eligible for a free
introductory membership as an owner of an EPSON product.
This membership entitles you to:
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An introductory credit on CompuServe
0
Your own user ID and password
0
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 the following U.S. telephone number:
(614) 529-1611, or your local CompuServe access number.
6 Introduction
Contents
Introduction
Computer Features
Power-saving Features
ISA and PCI Expansion Buses
System and Video BIOS
How to Use This Manual
Where to Get Help
Electronic Support Services
Chapter 1
Choosing a Location
Setting the Voltage Selector Switch
Connecting System Components
Connecting a Keyboard or Mouse
Connecting a Monitor
Connecting a Parallel or Serial Device
Connecting the Power Cord
Turning On the Computer
Turning Off the Computer
Chapter 2
Starting the SETUP Program
Using the System Setup Option
Using the Fixed Disk Setup Option
Using the Advanced System Setup Options
Setting the Boot Options
Selecting the Security and Anti-Virus Options
Using the Green PC Features
Exiting SETUP
Installing the PCI IDE Drivers
Running the Installation Program
Installing Video Drivers
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Running SETUP and Installing Drivers
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Chapter 3
Using Your Computer
Working Comfortably
Using the Right Furniture
Positioning Your Monitor
Lighting Your Workspace
Using the Keyboard and Mouse
Maintaining Good Posture and Work Habits
Backing Up Your Files
Using Energy Wisely
Using Your Green PC Features
Inserting and Removing Diskettes
Stopping a Command or Program
Resetting the Computer
Using a Password
Chapter 4
Installing and Removing Options
Removing the Cover
Replacing the Cover
Locating the Internal Components
Locating System Board Components
Changing the Jumper Settings
Setting the Jumpers
Installing Memory Modules (SIMMs)
Inserting SIMMs
Removing SIMMs
Installing an Option Card
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Installing a Card in the Slim line Computer (3-slot Side) 4-22
Installing a Card in the Slim line Computer (2-slot Side) 4-23
Installing a Card in the Tower Computer
Removing an Option Card
Adding Video Memory
Installing External Cache
Upgrading the Processor
Post-installation Procedures
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Chapter 5
Ins falling and Removing Slim line Drives
Removing the Drive Mounting Bracket .............
Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the Mounting Bracket .....
Setting the IDE Device Jumpers ...............
Installing the Hard Disk Drive ...............
Replacing the Bracket in the Computer ...........
Connecting the Drive Cables .................
Reconnecting the Cables to the Diskette Drive .......
Removing a Hard Disk Drive From the Mounting Bracket ...
Installing a Drive in an External Drive Bay ...........
Attaching Mounting Frames to the Drive ..........
Installing the Drive ......................
Connecting the Drive and Power Cables ..........
Removing a Drive from an External Bay .............
Chapter 6
Setting the Jumpers and Locating Pin 1
Installing a Drive in the Front Internal Drive Bay
Installing the Internal Drive
Connecting the Cables to the Front Internal Drive
Removing a Drive From the Front Internal Drive Bay
Installing a Drive in an External Bay
Installing and Removing Tower Drives
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Chapter 7
Identifying Your System ......
The Computer Will Not Start ......
The Computer Does Not Respond ......
Keyboard Problems ......
Mouse Problems......
Monitor Problems ......
Diskette Problems......
Diskette Drive Problems ......
Hard Disk Drive Problems ......
Troubleshooting
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CD-ROM Drive Problems
Password Problems
Software Problems
Printer or Scanner Problems
Option Card Problems
Memory Module Problems
Controller Problems
External Cache Problems
Appendix A Specifications
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CPU and Memory
Controllers
Interfaces
Mass Storage
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SETUP Program
Power Supply
Option Slot Power Limits
Physical Characteristics
Environmental Requirements
Video Resolutions and Colors
Processor Upgrades
Information for Qualified Hard Disk Drives
DMA Assignments
Hardware Interrupts
System Memory Map
System I/O Address Map
Connector Pin Assignments
Tested Operating Environments
Options Available From EPSON
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Index
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Chapter- 1
Setting Up Your System
This chapter briefly describes how to set up your computer if
you didn’t set it up already using the information in your
User's Digest. It includes the following information:
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Choosing a location
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Setting the voltage selector switch
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Connecting system components
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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 radio, that 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” at the front of this
manual for more information about 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.
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.
voltage
selector
switch
1-2
Setting Up Your System
Connecting System Components
Use the illustrations below to locate the ports on the back of
your system as you connect the keyboard, monitor, printer, and
other devices. The icons on the case identify the function of
each port.
slimline
computer
lower
computer
keyboard
mouse
serial 1
serial 2
\
AC outlet
.
(parallel
device)
VGA monitor
printer (parallel
device)
serial 2
serial 1
’
power inlet
’
voltage selector
VGA monitor
witch
setting up Your System
1-3
Connecting a Keyboard or Mouse
Refer to the illustrations under “Connecting System
Components” as you connect your keyboard and mouse.
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To connect the keyboard, hold the cable connector so
the arrow on the connector faces the icon on the
computer case. Insert it into the keyboard port, marked
with the icon shown at the left.
To connect the mouse, insert the connector into the
computer’s built-in mouse port so the arrow or mark on
the connector faces the icon on the computer case. The
icon is shown at the left.
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.
Connecting a Monitor
Refer to the illustrations under “Connecting System
Components” as you connect your VGA or SVGA monitor to
the computer’s built-in monitor port.
Follow these steps to connect your monitor:
1.
Place your monitor near the computer. Turn the monitor and
computer around so the backs are facing you.
1-4 Setting Up Your System
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 a 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.
Examine the connector on the monitor cable and line it up
with the monitor port on the computer. Then insert the
connector into the port.
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This icon identifies the SVGA monitor 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.
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. Note that the position of the power inlet and AC
outlet on your computer may be reversed.
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 2 Amps at 115 volts and
1 Amp at 220 volts.
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Connecting a Parallel or Serial Device
Your computer has one multi-mode parallel (printer) port and
two serial ports. To connect a printer or other peripheral
device, refer to the illustrations under “Connecting System
Components” as you follow the appropriate instructions in this
section.
Using the parallel (printer) 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 printer
port and plug it in. If the connector has retaining screws,
tighten them.
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This icon identifies the printer port.
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.
If you want to take advantage of the port’s extended
capabilities, see “Using the Advanced System Setup Options”
in Chapter 2.
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Note
If you use ECP mode (Extended Capabilities Port), check
your parallel device software documentation for the correct
DMA channel (DRQ) setting. Then set jumpers JP8 and JP18
to match this setting if necessary. See “Changing the Jumper
Settings” in Chapter 4 for more information.
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.
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To connect a serial device, insert the connector into
either of the two serial ports, which are marked with
the icons shown at the left. If you are connecting only
one serial device, use the serial 1 port.
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. Note that the position of the power inlet and AC
outlet on your computer may be reversed.
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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.
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. Refer to the illustrations below to locate the POWER
button and other features on the front panel.
Slimline
computer
SPEED light
POWER light
hard disk
access light
diskette drive
drive bays
RESET
button
POWER
button
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Tower
computer
POWER
button
RESET
button
Before you turn on your system, be sure to read “Important
Follow these steps to turn on your system:
1.
Turn on the monitor, printer, and any other devices
connected to the computer.
POWER light
SPEED light
hard disk
access
drive bays
light
2.
Turn on the computer by pressing the POWER button on 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.
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System
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You may want to run SETUP to adjust power saving features or
establish passwords. See Chapter 2 for instructions. If you don’t
press Del, your computer loads the operating system.
Turning Off the Computer
Whenever you turn off your system, follow these steps:
1.
Save your data, exit any application programs, and exit or
shut down Windows. If you see a message, wait until it
says you can safely turn off your computer.
2.
Check the drive lights to make sure they are not on. You can
damage the drive or lose data if you turn off the computer
when one of these lights is on.
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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