Epson ActionTower 8000, ActionTower 8100, ActionTower 8000-75, ActionTower 8200, ActionTower 8400 User Manual

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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.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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Except as specifically explained in this Users Guide, do not attempt to service the computer yourself.

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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.

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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 sécurité

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

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

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

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Ne pas bloquer ni couvrir les orifices d’aèration de l’appareil. Ne pas introduire d’objets dans les ouvertures.

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Utiliser seulement le type de source d’alimentation èlectrique indiquè sur l’ètiquette.

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Tout l’èquipement doit être branchè sur des prises de courant avec contact de terre. Ne jamais utiliser une prise sur le même circuit qu’un appareil a photocopies ou un système de contrôle de ventilation avec commutation marche-arrêt automatique.

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

abîme ni effiloché.

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Dans 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 intensité ne dépasse jamais la somme de 15

amperes pour l’ensemble des appareils.

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Sauf dans les cas spécifiques expliqués dans ce manuel de l’usager,

ne pas essayer d’entretenir ou de réparer l’ordinateur soi-méme.

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Debrancher l’ordinateur et contacter un technicien qualifié dans les circonstances suivantes:

Si le cordon ou la prise sont 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 maniére trés différente de l’ordinaire. N’ajuster que les commandes décrites dans les directives.

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

Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise

Bitte lesen Sie diese Sicherheitshinweise, und heben Sie sie zur späteren

Verwendung auf. Beachten Sie alle Warnungen und Anweisungen, die

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, daß keine Flüssigkeiten auf dem Computer verschüttet werden.

Stellen Sie den Computer nur auf einer stabilen Arbeitsfläche auf,

und halten Sie ihn von Heizkörpern und Warmluftquellen fern. Achten Sie darauf, daß die Öffnungen im Computergehäuse nicht

blockiert oder verdeckt werden. Führen Sie keine Fremdkörper in die Lüftungsschlitze ein.

Verwenden Sie nur die auf dem Typenschild des Computers

angegebene Stromversorgung. Schließen Sie alle Geräte an ordnungsgemäß geerdete Steckdosen an.

Verwenden Sie keine Steckdosen, die mit demselben Stromkreis wie

Fotokopiergeräte oder Klimaanlagen, die sich regelmäßig ein- und

ausschalten, verbunden sind. Achten Sie darauf, daß das Netzkabel des Computers stets in

einwandfreiem Zustand ist. Stellen Sie bei Verwendung eines Verlängerungskabels sicher, daß

der gesamte Amperewert aller an das Verlängerungskabel angeschlossenen Geräte den zulässigen Höchstwert des Kabels nicht

überschreitet. Stellen Sie ferner sicher, daß der Gesamtwert aller an

die Wandsteckdose angeschlossenen Geräte 15 Ampere nicht

tiberschreitet. Führen Sie keine Wartungsarbeiten am Computer durch, die über

das im Benutzerhandbuch beschriebene Ausmaß hinausgehen.

l Ziehen Sie den Computer heraus, und rufen Sie qualifiziertes

Wartungspersonal, wenn eine der folgenden Bedingungen auftritt: Das Netzkabel oder der Netzstecker ist beschädigt; Flüissigkeit ist in

den Computer eingetreten; der Computer wurde fallengelassen oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt; der Computer funktioniert nicht ordnungsgemäß oder die Leistung hat sich merklich geändert. Stellen

Sie nur die Bedienelemente ein, die in der Gebrauchsanweisung beschrieben sind.

l Nehmen Sie den Computer bei Flugreisen als Handgepäck 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 Betrieb nehmen: Beim Anschluß des Computers an die Netzversorgung muß

sichergestellt werden, daß die Gebäude installation mit einem 16 A Überstromschutzschalter abgesichert ist.

Your new EPSON® computer is a full powered, full featured system that gives you complete access for all your business and 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 586-class processor and a generous 8MB of standard memory you can run a vast array of the latest programs, utilities, and games designed for productivity and fun.

The system’s state-of-the-art PC1 (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus architecture enables faster and more efficient response from your VGA monitor and any PC1 devices you may install, such as PC1 option cards and IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) devices.

When you’re ready for even more capability, you can expand your system, video, and cache memory, install option cards and additional drives, and upgrade your processor.

Computer Features

Your computer offers the following features:

586-class processor

At least 8MB of RAM (Random Access Memory), expandable to 128MB

PCI components on the main system board provide a direct line for caching, memory, and device control for all PCI devices

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High-speed, PCI VGA controller with an integrated 24-bit RAMDAC and 64-bit DRAM 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)

16KB of internal cache in the processor and up to 1MB of

external cache on the main system board

1MB of video 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 computer, space for up to four mass storage devices-three externally accessible and one internal; on the tower computer, 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 “deep green”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 deep green features in the SETUP program.

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ISA and PCI Expansion Buses

Your computer includes two expansion buses for two types of option cards: ISA and PCI. The ISA bus transfers data at

8.33 MHz for up to three 16-bit ISA option cards. This bus is especially suitable for fax/ modem cards, sound cards, and SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) cards for scanners.

The PCI bus provides extremely fast data transfer (33 MHz) for up to two high-performance PCI cards, such as network adapters and high-speed video cards. The computer supports plug and play technology that automatically configures the resources used by PCI cards, such as interrupt requests and memory addresses.

System and video BIOS

The computer’s system and video BIOS are contained in a flash ROM device on the main system board. The BIOS includes the following:

ISA and PCI compatibility

Power-on diagnostics tests

SETUP program

PCI auto-configuration utility

BIOS upgrade and recovery code

Your computer supports shadowing of the system and video BIOS to allow the BIOS routines to run from fast, 64-bit RAM instead of from the slower, S-bit flash ROM device.

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PCI Auto-configuration

The PCI auto-configuration utility works with the SETUP program to support PCI option cards. When you turn on the computer after installing a PCI option card, the BIOS automatically configures interrupts, DMA channels, I/O addresses, and other settings. You can also customize these resources in SETUP.

BIOS Upgrades

Because the BIOS is stored in a flash ROM device, you can easily upgrade the BIOS information without replacing the chip. You can upgrade the BIOS by running a utility from a diskette, hard disk, or network server.

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 it contains.

If you are reading this manual online, select the highlighted text in the summaries below to skip to the chapter you want to read. You can also print out chapters you use frequently. If you are reading a printed version of this manual, 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 and how to install the PCI IDE and video drivers.

4 Introduction

Chapter 3 covers general operating procedures, such as

resetting the computer and using passwords.

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 slimline computer.

Chapter 6 explains how to install and remove mass storage

devices on the tower computer.

Chapter 7 contains troubleshooting tips.

The Appendix 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) 922-8911:

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

Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON Reseller or Customer Care Center

Customer relations

EPSON technical information library fax service

Product literature on current and new products.

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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

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 a software program that you installed, see that program’s documentation for technical support information. If the software was installed on your computer, see the User's Digest for technical support information.

(800) BUY-EPSON.

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.

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.

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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:

An introductory 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 the following U.S. telephone number:

(614) 529-1611, or your local CompuServe access number.

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Contents

Introduction

Computer Features Power-saving Features ISA and PC1 Expansion Buses System and Video BIOS

PC1 Auto-configuration

BIOS Upgrades How to Use This Manual Where to Get Help

Electronic Support Services

Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System

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

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Running SETUP and Installing Drivers

Running SETUP...................

Starting the SETUP Program Using the System Setup Option Using the Fixed Disk Setup Option

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Using the Advanced System Setup Options

Setting the Boot Options

Selecting the Security Setup Options

Setting the Green PC Features

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Running the Installation Program

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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

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Maintaining Good Posture and Work Habits

Using Energy Wisely.................

Using Your Green PC Features Inserting and Removing Diskettes

Stopping a Command or Program

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Using a Password...................

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Installing and Removing Options

Removing the Cover ........................

Replacing the Cover.........................

Locating the Internal Components ................

Locating the System Board Components..........

Changing the Jumper Settings...................

Setting the Jumpers...................... 4-10

Installing Memory Modules (SIMMs) .............. 4-12

Inserting SIMMs........................

Removing SIMMs.......................

Installing an Option Card ..................... 4-16

Installing a Card in the Slim line Computer (3-slot Side) 4-17 Installing a Card in the Slim line Computer (2-slot Side) 4-19

Installing a Card in the Tower Computer.......... 4-20

Removing an Option Card ..................... 4-22

Adding Video Memory....................... 4-22

Installing External Cache...................... 4-24

Upgrading the Processor...................... 4-27

Post-installation Procedures .................... 4-30

Chapter 5 Installing and Removing Drives in the Slimline Computer

Setting the IDE Device Jumpers and Locating Pin 1 Removing the Drive Mounting Bracket Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the Mounting

Bracket

Installing the Hard Disk Drive Replacing the Bracket in the Computer Connecting the Hard Disk Drive Cables Reconnecting the Diskette Drive Cables

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

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Chapter 6 Installing and Removing Drives in the Tower Computer

Setting the IDE Device Jumpers and Locating Pin 1

Installing a Drive in the Front Internal Drive Bay

Installing the Internal Drive

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Connecting the Cables to the Front Internal Drive Removing a Drive From the Front Internal Drive Bay Installing a Drive in an External Bay Removing a Drive From an External Bay Installing a Drive in the Rear Internal Bracket Removing a Drive From the Rear Internal Bracket

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Chapter 7 Troubleshooting

Identifying Your System The Computer Will Not Start The Computer Does Not Respond

Keyboard Problems Mouse Problems

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Monitor Problems Diskette Problems Diskette Drive Problems Hard Disk Drive Problems CD-ROM Drive Problems Password Problems Software Problems Printer or Scanner Problems Option Card Problems Memory Module Problems External Cache Problems Controller Problems

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Appendix Specifications

Computer Specifications

CPU and Memory

Controllers Interfaces Mass Storage Keyboard

Mouse

SETUP Program

Power Supply

Option Slot Power Limits

Physical Characteristics

Environmental Requirements

System Memory Map Video Resolutions and Colors Hard Disk Drive Information DMA Assignments Hardware Interrupts

System I/ 0 Address Map

Connector Pin Assignments

Options Available From EPSON

Tested Operating Environments

Glossary

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Index

Chapter- 1

Setting Up Your System

This chapter describes how to set up your computer, if you have not already done so.

Note

If you are reading this manual online, you have already set

up your computer using the instructions in your User's

Digest.

This chapter describes the following procedures:

Choosing a location

Setting the voltage selector switch

Connecting system components

Turning the computer on

Turning the computer 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 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.

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Read the “Important Safety Instructions” at the beginning 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 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 settings are equivalent to 110 VAC and 220 VAC.)

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.

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Caution

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

Setting Up 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.

Connecting System Components

Use these illustrations to locate the ports on the back of your system as you connect the keyboard, monitor, and other devices. The icons next to the ports identify their function.

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Connecting a Keyboard or Mouse

Refer to the illustration under “Connecting System Components” as you connect your keyboard and mouse.

connect

arrow on the connector faces the icon on the computer

case. Insert it into the keyboard port.

a keyboard, hold the cable connector so the

If you have a PS/2

connector so the arrow on

on the computer case. Insert it into the built-in mouse Port.

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compatible mouse, hold the cable

the connector faces the

icon

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 correct ports or you may dam age your system.

Connecting a Monitor

Refer to the illustration under “Connecting System Components” as you connect your monitor. Follow these steps to connect a VGA or SVGA monitor to the computer’s built-in VGA port:

Place your monitor 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 a power source). On most monitors, the monitor cable is permanently attached to it. If your monitor cable is not attached, connect it now.

Align the connector on the monitor cable with the SVGA monitor port on the computer. Then insert the connector into the port.

This icon identifies the computer’s SVGA monitor port.

Caution

To avoid damaging the connector, be careful not to bend

the pins when you insert it.

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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 2 Amps (for 110 volt operation) or 1 Amp (for 220 volt operation).

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 the computer’s AC outlet.

power inlet

AC outlet

Note

The position of the power inlet and AC outlet on your

computer may be reversed.

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Connecting a Parallel or Serial Device

Refer to the illustration under “Connecting System Components” as you connect your 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.

Using the printer [parallel device) port

You can connect any parallel device into the computer’s parallel port, but the most common device is a printer. Follow these steps to connect a parallel device:

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

Align the connector end of the parallel cable with the printer port and plug it in.

This icon identifies the computer’s printer port.

If the connector has retaining screws, tighten them.

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.

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

You may need to set the multi-mode parallel port to the correct mode for the device you connected by changing the setting of the LPT Mode option in the SETUP program, as described in Chapter 2. Check your parallel device documentation for the parallel port mode you should select.

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You may also need to change the setting of the LPT Port option in SETUP if you need a different address and /or interrupt assignment for the port.

Note

If you use ECP (Extended Capabilities Port) mode, you máy also need to change jumpers JP8 and JP9 to the correct DMA channel; check your parallel device documentation for the

DMA channel you should use. Then see “Changing the

Jumper Settings” in Chapter 4 for instructions on setting jumpers.

Using the serial ports

If you have a printer, a modem, or other device with a serial interface, you can Make sure you have a cable compatible with a DE-9P connector.

connect

either the serial 1 or serial 2 port. If you are connecting

only one serial device, use the serial 1 port.

connect

a serial device, insert the connector into

it to one of the serial (RS-232C) ports.

Connecting the Power Cord

Follow these steps to

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

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connect

voltage hector witch

the computer’s power cord:

Note

The position of the power inlet and AC outlet on your computer may be reversed.

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

WARNING

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

Turning On the Computer

Once you set up your system, you’re ready to turn on the power.

Caution

Before you turn on your system, be sure to read the

“Important Safety Instructions” at the beginning of this manual to ensure that you have created a safe working environment.

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

Turn on the computer by pressing the POWER button on the front panel. Refer to the illustrations below to locate the power button and other features on the front panel.

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1-10 Setting Up Your System

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. Then the computer loads the operating system.

You may want to run the SETUP program to adjust power saving features or set a password.

See “Running SETUP”in Chapter 2 for instructions.

Turning Off the Computer

Whenever you turn off your system, follow these steps:

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.

Check the hard disk and the diskette drive lights to make sure they are not on. Don’t turn off the computer if these

lights are on; you could damage the drive or lose data.

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

Press the POWERbutton to turn off the computer.

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

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Chapter2

Your computer has a configuration program, called SETUP, contained within the BIOS ROM (basic input/ output system read-only memory) chip on the system board. The BIOS ROM also contains default configuration settings for your hardware configuration, security options, and power-saving features that

SETUP allows you to change. Any configuration information you set is backed up by a battery, so it is not erased when you turn off or reset the computer.

You may also want to install drivers and utilities for the built-in IDE interfaces and the built-in SVGA video interface. You only need to install these drivers if you’re using an operating system other than Windows.

This chapter describes the following procedures:

Starting the SETUP program

Using the System Setup options

Using the Fixed Disk Setup option

Using the Advanced System Setup options

Setting the Boot options

Selecting the Security Setup options

Setting the Green PC features

Installing PC1 IDE drivers

Installing video drivers.

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