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General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of my product or service.

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 User's 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.

Beim Anschlu des Computers an die Netzversorgung

sichergestellt werden, dab die

16 A

Uberstromschutzschalter

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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.

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

Ne pas placer l’ordinateur sur une surface instable ni pres dune source de chaleur.

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

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

Tout l’équipement doit etre branché sur des prises de courant avec 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.

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

abimé ni effiloché.

Dans le cas ou 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 a la capacité du cordon.

S’assurer aussi que cette intensté ne dépasse jamais la somme de 15

amperes pour l’ensemble des appareils.

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

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

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

Si le cordon ou la prise sont abimés; si un liquide a pénétré a l’intérieur de l’appareil; si on a laissé tomber l’appareil ou si le bonier est endommagé; si l’ordinateur ne fonctionne pas normalement ou fonctionne dune mannière très différente de l’ordinaire. N’ajuster que les commandes décrites dans les directives.

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

Introduction

SVGA Utilities Optional Equipment

Processor

System Memory

Video Memory

Cache Memory Math Coprocessor Drives

Option Cards

How to Use This Manual Where to Get Help

CompuServe On-line Support

Chapter 1

Getting Started

Choosing a Location

Unpacking Your Computer

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting a Monitor Connecting a Printer or Other Device Connecting the Keyboard Connecting the Mouse

Connecting the Power Cord Turning On the Computer Turning Off the Computer

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Chapter 2

Starting the SETUP Program Entering SETUP Options

Selecting Options

Setting the Date and Time

Running the SETUP Program

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Setting the Diskette Drive(s) Setting the Hard Disk Drive(s)

Defining Your Own Drive Type Setting the Primary Display Type Setting the Processor Speed Setting the Booting Sequence Setting the Diskette Seek Parameter

Using Virus Protection Using the SETUP Screen Submenus

Setting the Shadow Options Setting the Keyboard Options Setting the Peripherals Options

Setting the Password Options

Entering a Password

Changing or Deleting a Password

Setting the Keyboard Lock Option Using the System Board Help Function Loading Default SETUP Values

Saving Your Settings and Exiting SETUP

Post-SETUP Procedures

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Chapter 3

Working Comfortably Using Energy Wisely Using Disk Drives

Using Diskettes

Inserting and Removing Diskettes

Using Hard Disk Drives

Stopping a Command or Program Resetting the Computer Using a Password

Using the Hot Key Feature Changing or Deleting a Password

Changing the Processor Speed

Using Your Computer

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Chapter 4

Installing and Removing Options

Locating the Internal Components

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

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

Changing the Jumper and DIP Switch Settings

Setting the Jumpers .............

Setting the DIP Switches

Memory Modules (SIMMs) ............

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

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

Installing an Option Card ............

Removing an Option Card ............

Removing the Option Card Connector Board Replacing the Option Card Connector Board Increasing the Video Memory

Installing the Video Memory Chips Using the SVGA Feature Connector Installing a New Processor Chip

Replacing the Processor Chip

Replacing the Battery ...............

Post-installation Procedures

Chapter 5

Installing a Hard Disk in the Vertical Bay

Setting the Hard Disk Drive Jumpers

Removing the Mounting Frames

Installing a Hard Disk in the Vertical Bay

Connecting the Cables Removing a Hard Disk From the Vertical Bay Installing a Drive in a Horizontal Bay

Attaching Mounting Frames to a Hard Disk

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Connecting the Cables Removing a Drive From a Horizontal Bay

Connecting the Hard Disk Drive Ribbon Cable to the System

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Post-installation Procedures

Installing and Removing Drives

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Chapter 6 Troubleshoofing

Identifying Your System The Computer Will Not Start The Computer Does Not Respond Keyboard Problems Monitor Problems Diskette Problems Diskette Drive Problems

Hard Disk Drive Problems Password Problems

Software Problems Printer Problems Option Card Problems Memory Module Problems Mouse Problems External Cache Problems Battery Problems Error Messages

Appendix A Specificafions

CPUandMemory

Controllers

Interfaces

Keyboard

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SETUP Program Physical Characteristics Power Supply

Option Slot Power Limits Environmental Requirements

Video Memory Hard Disk Drive Types

DMA Assignments

Hardware Interrupts

System Memory Map

System I/ O Address Map

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Parallel and Serial Connector Pin Assignments ...........A-16

Tested Operating Environments....................A-17

Options Available from EPSON....................A-18

Glossary

Index

Introduction

Your new EPSON® computer is a fast, high-performance system offering flexibility and expandability in a compact design. Standard features include:

486SX, DX or DX2 processor upgradable to faster, more powerful processors, including SX2, DX4, and Pentium 0verDriveTM processors

Energy Star compliant in base configurations

4MB of internal memory, expandable to 36MB

8KB of internal processor cache, with support for 32KB, 64KB, 128KB, or 256KB external cache

High-speed, local bus super VGA (SVGA)

512KB or 1MB of on-board video memory; 512KB configuration is expandable to 1MB

Math coprocessor built into the microprocessor for DX, DX2, DX4, and Pentium OverDrive systems

System and video BIOS shadow RAM

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

Built-in PS/2TM compatible keyboard and mouse ports

Built-in VGA port and on-board SVGA feature connector

Four 16-bit (or 8-bit) ISA option slots

Support for up to three internal mass storage devices

Password security.

Introduction 1

Your system has a local bus interface for the video. This bus can transfer data at the full speed of your processor rather than at the standard 8.33 MHz ISA bus speed, so your system can transmit video data far more quickly. This local bus, together with the standard on-board video memory, provides fast video response in a range of resolutions and colors. (See Appendix A for a list of supported resolutions.)

In its base configuration, 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.

If you install a high-resolution graphics adapter card or full-motion, multimedia card, you can connect it to the computer’s SVGA feature connector. This allows you to use the adapter’s special graphics features while accessing the standard SVGA signals provided by your main system board.

Your system may have been configured for you so that everything you need to get started is already in place. The settings for your hardware configuration have been set to ensure optimal system performance. The hard disk drive already contains the MS-DOS@ operating system and Microsoft@

Windows. TM In addition, the drivers needed to take advantage of your system’s local bus video have been installed for you. Just connect your keyboard, mouse, and monitor and you’re ready to go.

2 Introduction

SVGA

Utilities

Your computer comes with special SVGA drivers and utilities for use with the integrated local bus SVGA interface. Use these utilities to take advantage of extended VGA features such as high resolutions and 132-column text mode when you run popular application programs. Instructions for installing and using these drivers are in a README file called VGADRV.TXT on the Utilities 1 diskette. If your system came configured with a hard disk drive, you may also find this file by selecting the VGA Utilities group icon in Microsoft Windows. See page 2-16 for more information.

Optional Equipment

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

Processor

You can upgrade the processor in your computer to a more powerful processor, including DX and DX2 processors, and

SX2, DX4, and Pentium OverDrive processors, when available. DX4 processors need an adapter board with an appropriate voltage regulator for this computer.

System Memory

By adding lMB, 4MB, or 16MB SIMMs (single inline memory modules) to the main system board, you can expand the computer’s memory up to 36MB.

Introduction 3

Video Memory

Your system comes with either 512KB 1MB video memory on the system board. If your system contains 512KB of video memory, you can add additional memory chips to your system board to increase the video memory to 1MB and support higher video resolutions, multimedia graphics adapter cards, or applications that require higher memory.

Cache Memory

Your system may have external cache memory already installed for you. If not, you can increase the cache memory on your main system board to 32KB, 64KB, 128KB, or 256KB by having external cache SRAM chips installed. Additional cache

allows your system to access frequently used data faster.

Upgrade kits for 128KB and 256KB of external cache are

available from EPSON.

Math Coprocessor

If your system contains a DX, DX2, DX4, or Pentium OverDrive processor, the chip contains a math coprocessor that allows the computer to perform mathematical functions faster. If you have

an SX-based system, you can install an 80487SXprocessor,

which includes the math coprocessor.

Drives

Your system supports up to three half-height mass storage devices, including hard disk drives, diskette drives, a tape drive, a CD-ROM drive, or an optical drive.

4 Introduction

Option Cards

With four available 16-bit ISA slots, your computer can support

a variety of option cards such as fax modem, network, and multimedia cards. Your system may come with these options installed for you.

How to Use This

You don’t have to read everything in this book to use your computer; see the following chapter summaries to find the

sections you need.

Manual

Chapter 1 provides steps for setting up your system and

connecting peripheral devices.

Chapter 2 describes how to run SETUP to initially define your

computer’s configuration. If you change the configuration later, you need to run it again.

Chapter 3 covers general operating procedures such as

entering a password and changing the processor speed.

Chapter 4 describes how to 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.

At the end of this manual, you’ll find a Glossary and an Index.

Introduction 5

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 Service Centers.

EPSON also provides support services through the EPSON Connection. SM In the United States, dial (800) 922-8911. (You can also contact EPSON at (310) 782-0770 and ask for the EPSON Connection.) In Canada, dial (800) GO-EPSON.

Call the EPSON Connection for the following:

0 Technical assistance with the installation, configuration,

and operation of EPSON products

0 Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized EPSON

Reseller or Service Center

0 Sales of accessories, manuals, or parts for EPSON products

0 Customer relations

0 Epson technical information library fax service

0 Product literature on current and new products.

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.

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

If you need help with any software application program you

are using, see the documentation that came with that program

for technical support information.

6 Introduction

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 CompuServe.@

If you are already a CompuServe member, simply type GO

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

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:

0 An introductory $15 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 (614) 529-1611 (U.S. phone number) or call your

local CompuServe access number.

Introduction 7

Chapter- 1

Setting Up Your System

This chapter describes how to set up your computer. It includes this information:

0 Getting started

0 Connecting peripheral devices

0 Turning the computer on and off.

Getting Started

Follow the instructions below for choosing a location for your new system and unpacking it.

Choosing a Location

When selecting a place to set up your system, choose a safe,

convenient location that provides the following:

A flat, hard surface. Surfaces like beds and carpets attract static electricity, which can erase data on your disks, damage the computer’s circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation.

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

Moderate environmental conditions. Select a cool, dry area and protect your computer from extremes in temperature, humidity, dust, and smoke. Avoid direct sunlight or other heat sources.

Setting Up Your System 1-1

0 No electromagnetic interference. Do not place your system

too close to any electrical device, such as a telephone or television, which generates an electromagnetic field.

0 Appropriate power source. Connect all your equipment

with the appropriate power cords for the power source in your area.

Unpacking Your Computer

When you unpack your system components, make sure you have these items in addition to this book:

0 Computer

0 Keyboard

0 Power cord

0 Utility diskettes (2).

If your system did not come with a hard disk drive installed, you’ll also have a hard disk drive cable and four screws to

secure the hard disk drive to the bracket in the internal bay.

Your system may also include a PS/2 compatible mouse and may have the operating system and software already installed on the hard disk drive.

If you purchased any optional equipment that wasn’t installed

at the factory-such as option cards, memory modules, a hard disk or diskette drive-install these options before you connect your computer. See Chapters 4 and 5 for instructions.

1-2 Setting Up Your System

Connecting Peripheral Devices

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

Setting Up Your System

1-3

Connecting a Monitor

If you have a VGA or SVGA monitor (or a multifrequency monitor with an analog connector), you can connect it to the

computer’s built-in VGA port as described below. If you have

any other type of monitor (or if you want to install a display

adapter card to control your monitor), see Chapter 4.

Follow these steps to connect your monitor to the computer’s built-in VGA port:

Place the monitor and computer 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 the monitor. If your monitor does not have an attached cable, connect the cable to it now. (See your monitor manual for instructions.)

Align the connector on the monitor cable with the VlDEO port on the computer; then insert the connector. Be careful not to bend the pins when you insert it.

If the connector has retaining screws, tighten them.

Plug the monitor power cord into the monitor’s power inlet.

Plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate grounded electrical outlet or, if the cord has the correct type of plug, into the power outlet on the back of the computer.

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.

1-4 Setting Up Your System

Connecting a Printer or Other Device

Your computer has one parallel and two serial ports. To connect a printer or other peripheral device, follow the appropriate instructions below.

Using the parallel port

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

Place the printer next to the computer so that the backs are facing you.

Align the connector end of the printer cable with the

PARALLEL port and plug it in. If the connector has retaining

screws, tighten them.

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

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

Using the serial ports

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

To connect a serial device, insert the connector into one of the ports marked SERIAL 1 and SERIAL2. If you are connecting only one serial device, use the SERIAL 1 port.

Setting Up Your System 1-5

Connecting the Keyboard

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

Caution

Although the connectors and ports for the keyboard and mouse are physically identical, they cannot be used interchangeably. Be sure to plug the keyboard connector into the keyboard (K/B) port or you could damage your system.

You can change the angle of the keyboard by adjusting the legs on the bottom. Turn it over and flip each leg upward until it locks into place. It is important to select the best angle so you will prevent wrist fatigue. (You may even want to purchase a wrist pad-sold at computer stores-for further comfort.)

To lower the keyboard, press each leg back into its slot.

Connecting the Mouse

Your computer includes an auxiliary port for a PS/2 compatible mouse that uses a round, miniature DIN (6-pin) connector. If your mouse has this type of connector, you can connect it to the computer’s built-in port.

Note

If your mouse requires a different interface, connect it to the built-in serial port or an option card that provides the interface.

To connect the mouse to the built-in mouse port, plug the connector into the port marked MOUSE

1-6 Setting Up Your System

Caution

Although the connectors and ports for the mouse and keyboard are physically identical, they cannot be used interchangeably. Be sure to plug the mouse connector into the MOUSEport, 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 or the README file on the mouse driver diskette for instructions.

Connecting the Power Cord

Follow these steps to connect the power cord:

Plug the power cord into the AC power INLET on the back panel.

WARNING

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

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

Setting Up Your System 1-7

Turning On the Computer

After you set up your system, you’re ready to turn on the power. Check the following safety precautions to avoid

accidentally damaging your computer or injuring yourself

Do not connect or disconnect any peripheral device cables (including the mouse or keyboard) or power cables unless

the computer power is off.

Never turn off or reset your computer while a disk drive

light is on. This can destroy data stored on the disk.

Never turn on the computer with a protective card in the

diskette drive.

Always wait about 20 seconds after you turn off the power before you turn it on again to prevent damage to the computer’s electrical circuitry.

Do not leave a beverage near your system. Spilled liquid can damage the circuitry.

Follow these steps to turn on the system:

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Turn your computer around so the front panel faces you. Place your monitor, printer, and other devices in a convenient arrangement.

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

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

Setting Up Your System

To turn on the computer, press the power button on the right side of the front panel.

power (SPEED) indicator

hard drive access indicator

diskette drive

The power indicator on the left side of the front panel lights up. After a few seconds, the screen displays a count of the

system memory, and then the computer performs a power-on diagnostics routine to make sure everything is working correctly.

If necessary, use the controls on your monitor to adjust the brightness and contrast until you can easily see the characters on the screen. If your monitor has horizontal and vertical hold controls, you may need to use them to

stabilize the display.

power button

The screen displays the following prompt:

Press <DEL> If you want to run SETUP

Do not press any key yet;you just want to make sure the

computer is working. This prompt appears every time you turn on your computer so you can run SETUP if necessary After a few seconds, the prompt disappears.

Setting Up Your System 1-9

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

If MS-DOS is already installed, you may see the command prompt (C : \). If your system is configured to automatically load a program (such as Windows or a word processing program), you see the first menu or screen display of that program.

Now you need to run SETUP to make sure your computer is configured properly. First turn off the computer, as described below, then see Chapter 2 for instructions. When you finish running SETUP, be sure to see “Post-SETUP Procedures”on page 2-16 for guidelines on what you need to do next.

Turning Off the Computer

Whenever you turn off your system, follow these steps:

Save your data and exit any application program you are using. You should not turn your system off until you see the operating system prompt.

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Check the hard disk drive light and the diskette drive light(s)

to make sure they are not on. Do not turn off the computer

if a drive light is on, because you can damage the drive or

lose data.

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

Press the power button to turn off the computer.

Turn off the monitor, printer, and any other peripheral

devices.

Setting Up Your System

Chapter 2

Running the SETUT Program

The first time you use your computer, you may need to run the

SETUP program. If your system was configured for you, you

may want to check the settings or adjust the date and time. If

you change your configuration, you may need to run it again.

SETUP lets you verify or change the following:

0 Current date and time

Type of diskette drive(s) installed

Type of hard disk drive(s) installed

Type of video display adapter you are using

0 Processor speed

0 System booting sequence

0 Diskette drive seek test

0 Virus protection

0 System memory

0 Coprocessor support

0 Shadow options

0 Keyboard options

0 Peripherals options

0 Password options.

Running the SETUP Program

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

memory, basic input/ output system). The configuration

information you enter is stored in an area of memory called CMOS RAM. This memory is backed up by a battery, so it is

not erased when you turn off or reset the computer.

Whenever you reboot the computer, it checks the settings, and

if it discovers a difference between the information in the

CMOS RAM and its actual hardware configuration, it prompts you to run SETUP. You see a message describing the error as well as the following prompt at the bottom of the screen:

Press <Fl> to run SETUP or <F2> to continue

If this happens, press F1 to run SETUP and correct the setting.

Starting the SETUP Program

To start SETUP, make sure there is no diskette in the diskette

drive; then turn on your computer. (If your computer is already

on, turn it off, wait 20 seconds, and then turn it on again.) After

the self test, you see the following prompt on the screen:

Press <DEL> If you want to run SETUP

As soon as you see this message, press Del.

If you do not press Del within approximately five seconds, the

computer starts loading the operating system and you will not

be able to run SETUP. If this happens, reset the computer and

try again.

2-2 Running the SETUP Program

When you press Del, you see a SETUP menu containing these options:

1. Start operating system

2. Run SETUP

3. Set Password options

4. Display system board help

5. Load default SETUP values

6. SAVE settings and exit

7. Exit without saving settings

Type the number of the menu option you want to select, or use

‘/‘or & to move the cursor over the option you want to select and press Enter. As you highlight each menu selection, you’ll see a description of the option at the bottom of the screen.

Entering SETUP Options

You can verify or change all SETUP functions except the

password options from menu option 2, Run SETUP. To select

this option, press & to highlight it, then press Enter. You see the main SETUP screen.

This screen displays the size of the base and extended memory and math coprocessor information, if one is installed. You also see a calendar for the current month at the bottom right of the screen.

Additionally, this screen contains system parameters you can

change.

Running the SETUP Program 2-3

Selecting Options

A solid cursor bar highlights the selected parameter. Press

t, ‘/‘, +, & to move the cursor to the parameter you want to

change. Then press Page Up or Page Down to display the

available options.

As you move the cursor to each parameter, you see a

description of the available options for that parameter at the bottom of the screen.

The following sections describe how to choose the correct

SETUP parameters for your system.

Setting the Date and Time

The real-time clock in your computer continuously tracks the

date and time-even when the computer is turned off. Once you set the date and time using SETUP, you should not need to

change them, unless you need to adjust the time for daylight

savings or other seasonal adjustments. (The computer

automatically changes the date for leap years.)

Use the cursor arrow keys to position the cursor over the

portion of the date or time you want to change. Press Page Up

or Page Down to modify the date or time. The time parameter

uses a 24-hour clock. For example, 5 p.m. is shown as 17.

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Setting the Diskette Drive[s)

Your system probably came with a 3.5-inch diskette drive or a

5.25/3.5-inch combination drive installed. You may also have another drive of a different size or capacity.

Check the settings for both drives and correct them if necessary. (If you have only one diskette drive or if you install a drive that isn’t attached to the diskette drive connector on the system board, select Not Installed for drive B.) If you install a combination diskette drive, the top drive is A and the bottom drive is B.

Setting the Hard Disk Drive[s)

The SETUP program lets you select the type of hard disk drive(s) installed in your computer. If you have two hard disk drives, the first one is C and the second one is D. Be sure to choose the correct setting for both drives.

Check the hard disk drive table in Appendix A to identify the hard disk drive type for your drive. If you have an supplied hard disk drive, see the final column of this table for your hard disk drive. Then enter the drive type that corresponds to your drive.

EPSON-

If the parameters for your hard disk drive are not included in this table, you need to define your own drive type. See the next section for instructions on defining your own drive type.

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Defining Your Own Drive Type

If the parameters for your hard disk drive (listed in its

documentation) do not match any of the types listed in the hard disk drive table in Appendix A, you can define your own type. Follow these steps:

Move the cursor to the hard drive you are defining.

Press Page Up until you see type 47.

Type the values in each field that are appropriate for your hard disk drive; press + to move the cursor to the next field.

SETUP provides the hard disk size based on the values you

entered.

Setting the Primary Display Type

The Primary display option lets you define the type of

adapter you are using for your primary display. If you

connected your monitor to the computer’s built-in VGA port,

select VGA/PGA/EGA. If you installed a video card, check the

following table for the correct adapter type.

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Video display type options

If you have two display adapters of different types, select the setting for the one you want to be your primary display adapter.

If you install one type of display adapter card and then change the adapter (from VGA to CGA or vice-versa), you also may need to change the setting of DIP switch 5. If you have two types of cards, set the jumper and DIP switch to match the adapter controlling your primary display. See Chapter 4 for instructions on changing jumper settings and the manual that came with your monitor for additional information.

Setting the Processor Speed

The System speed option lets you set the default speed for your system. When you select Fast, your system operates at the speed of your processor. The Slow option simulates an

8 MHz processor to provide compatibility with older

application programs.

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At fast speed, your system can access memory faster, so your programs work faster. Select Fast unless you are using an

application program that requires the slower speed. Check your program manual.

You can also change the speed temporarily by entering a keyboard command. See “Changing the Processor Speed” in

Chapter 3 for more information.

Setting the Booting Sequence

The booting sequence determines the order in which the

computer checks the drives when it looks for the operating

system.

For example, if you select A :

the computer it checks drive A for an operating system diskette

and loads the operating system from that diskette. If drive A

does not contain an operating system diskette, the computer

loads the operating system from drive C. This is the default

setting because you may sometimes want to boot the computer

from a system diskette in drive A.

If you select C : only, the computer loads the operating

system from drive C and does not check drive A. This setting

allows the computer to load the operating system a little faster.

then C : , each time you turn on

Setting the Diskette Seek Parameter

If you enable the Diskette seek test option, the system

checks for a diskette drive during its power-on diagnostics. If

no diskette drive is connected, you see a diskette drive error.

Disable this option if you want your system to boot when no

diskette drive is connected.

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Using Virus Protection

The SETUP program also provides a virus protection feature that prevents viruses writing to the boot sector on your hard disk drive. To use this feature, enable the Virus protection option. Then when any program tries to write to the boot sector of your hard disk drive, you see a warning message.

If you are intentionally writing to the boot sector, for instance, when you use the /s parameter of the MS-DOS FORMAT command, you can ignore the warning and continue to write to the boot sector.

Using the SEtUP Screen Submenus

The SETUP screen contains three submenus that allow you to change these settings:

0 Shadow RAM options

0 Keyboard options

0 Peripheral options.

To access the options on these submenus, move the cursor to

the Shadow setup, Keyboard setup, or Peripherals

setup parameters. You see a window to the right of the screen that contains the options for the parameter you have selected.

Press + to move the cursor into the window. Then press the arrow keys to move the cursor to the option you want to change. Press Page Up or Page Down to scroll through the available options.

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Setting the Shadow Options

Your computer can access RAM (random access memory) faster than ROM (read only memory). The shadow feature on your system automatically copies the contents of both the

system BIOS and the video BIOS into RAM so your system can perform certain operations faster.

Additional shadow options allow you to shadow 32KB at the memory addresses listed on the screen. You may want to

enable one or more of these shadow options if, for example, you are using option cards that contain ROM. You can shadow the memory on the card to your system’s RAM using these

options. Check the memory map on page A-13 and the

documentation that came with your option card to determine which addresses your option card can access. You may also

need to set some switches or jumpers on the option card.

Setting the Keyboard Options

There are four options for the keyboard: Test, NumLock,

Key rate, and Key delay. The table below describes the

settings available.

Keyboard options

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Setting the Peripherals Options

The Peripherals setup option lets you change the

settings for the built-in interface ports and disk drive

controllers. You may need to change these settings if you install

an interface on an option card. The following table lists the

possible settings.

l/O

control options

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Setting the Pass word Options

SETUP lets you enter a new password or disable an existing password to control who can access your system. An additional password option allows you to set a hot key to disable your keyboard and mouse until you enter your system password.

Entering a Password

Follow these steps to enter a password:

Select option 3, Set Password options, from the main

menu.

2. Press Page Down until you see New Install displayed

for the Password state option. The cursor moves to the Enter password option field.

Enter the password you want to use and press Enter. The password can be up to eight characters and or numbers. As you type the password, the screen displays an asterisk for each character you type.

The cursor moves to the second Enter password option field. Type your password again and press Enter. You

again see an asterisk for each character you type.

When you type the same password a second time, you see the message:

Correct! password installed

As you exit SETUP, make sure you save the new settings. When the system reboots, you will see the password prompt.

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Changing or Deleting a Password

If you want to change your password, follow the same steps as to enter a new password. When the cursor is at the Enter password option, type the new password you want to use.

To delete a password, select Not Installed for the Password state option.

Whenever you change or delete your password using SETUP, make sure you save the new settings as you exit the SETUP program.

Setting the Keyboard Lock Option

SETUP provides another level of security for your system in the keyboard lock function. Once you have set a password for your system, you can also set a hot key that, when you press it, locks the keyboard and mouse until you enter your password again.

Follow these steps to define the hot key for your keyboard lock option :

On the password setup screen, move the cursor to the Hot key state option.

2. Press Page Down until you see New Install. The cursor

moves to the Enter ‘Hot key’ option field.

Enter a letter or a number and press Enter. This identifies the key you want to press together with Ctrl and Alt as the hot key to lock your keyboard.

As you exit SETUP, make sure you save the new settings. When you press the hot key you’ve defined, the keyboard and mouse lock until you enter your password.

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Using the System Board Help Function

SETUP provides a system board help function that contains a diagram of your system board in addition to the following information :

DIP switch settings

Jumper settings

Identification of connectors

Possible SIMM configurations

External cache configurations

Hard disk drive types

System key combinations.

To use this help function, select option 4, Display system board help, from the main menu. Use the arrow keys to

scroll through the options. You see the help information for the selected option in the lower right corner of the screen.

Loading Default SETUP Values

You can load the default SETUP values at any time by selecting option 5, Load default SETUP values. When you select

this option, you see this message:

Load BIOS setup default values (Y/N)?

Press Y then Enter to load the default values. If you don’t want

to load the default values, press N, then Enter. You can select

another option from the SETUP main menu, or exit SETUP.

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Saving Your Settings and Exiting SETUP

When you leave SETUP, you can either save the settings you have changed or exit the program without saving any changes.

To save your settings, follow these steps:

Press ESC to return to the main SETUP menu

2. Select option 6, SAVE settings and exit, and

press Enter. You see this message:

Write to CMOS RAM and exit (Y/N)?

Press Y and Enter. The system reboots

If you have just run SETUP for the first time, see Procedures,” below.

To exit SETUP without saving the setting, select option 7, Exit without saving settings. The system reboots with your original settings.

“Post-SETU

Note

If your computer detects a problem in your SETUP configuration, you may see an error message and a prompt to run SETUP when it is rebooting. Follow the instructions on the screen to run SETUP and correct the problem.

You may also see an error message when your computer is rebooting if you have not installed your operating system on the hard disk and you did not insert a system diskette in drive A. If you receive this error message, follow the instructions in your operating system manual to install it.

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Post-SETUP Procedures

If you have just run SETUP for the first time and your system

has not been configured, you now need to install the operating

system on your computer. See your operating system manual

for instructions.

After you have installed your operating system, you can install

any software you plan to use. See your application program

manuals for instructions.

The VGA Utilities diskettes contain special drivers to take advantage of the local bus video capabilities of your system and enhance the display capabilities of your built-in VGA adapter with certain applications. If you want to install these drivers, see the README file called VGADRV.TXT in the root directory of the VGA Utilities 1 diskette. To print this file, enter the following command at the DOS prompt:

COPY A:VGADRV.TXT LPTl

If your computer came pre-configured, the README file and the drivers are on the hard disk drive. You can access the README file by loading Windows and clicking on the VGA Utilities group icon. Then select the README file icon.

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Chapter- 3

Using Your Computer

This chapter briefly describes the following operations:

0 Working comfortably

0 Using energy wisely

0 Using disks and disk drives

0 Stopping a command or program

0 Resetting the computer

0 Using the password and hot key features

0 Changing the processor speed.

Working Comfortably

Follow these guidelines to create a comfortable work

environment.

Use good posture. Keep your elbows, hips, and knees bent

at approximately 90 degree angles and keep your wrists as close to horizontal as possible.

Vary your posture often and take frequent breaks. Stand up, stretch, and move around.

Use a good chair. Make sure your chair supports your

lower back. A chair with padded armrests lets you rest

your arms as you work.

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

This reduces eye and neck strain. Also, rest your eyes occasionally by closing them or focusing on a fixed spot in the distance.

0 Type gently. Too much force creates tension in your hands.

Also, make sure your work surface has enough room for you to move the mouse or other pointing device freely.

0 Use good lighting that isn’t too bright. Keep bright lights

out of your field of vision when you look at the screen.

0 Place your monitor directly in front of you and sit about an

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

from the screen.

Using Energy Wisely

By purchasing this low-power, Energy Star compliant computer, you join a growing number of users concerned about conserving energy. Here are a few additional tips you can use to be even more energy-wise:

If your printer and monitor aren’t Energy Star compliant,

turn them off when you’re not using them.

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

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

Use recycled paper whenever you can.

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Using Disk Drives

The disk drives in your computer allow you to store data on disk, and then retrieve and use your stored data.

Using Diskettes

As you use your diskette drives, keep these points in mind:

0 Drives can usually read from and write to diskettes that

have the same capacity or a lower one, but not to diskettes that have a higher capacity.

0 If you want to form at a lower capacity diskette in a drive

with a higher capacity, make sure you include the correct parameter in your format command. (In Windows you need to select the drive capacity.) See your operating

system manual for instructions.

0 Write-protect diskettes when you want to prevent the data

on the diskette from being altered. When a diskette is write-protected, your system can read or copy data from the diskette, but cannot write information to the diskette.

0 Make sure you make copies of all your data, system, and

program diskettes; then use only the copies. Store the

original diskettes away from your working diskettes.

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Inserting and Removing Diskettes

To insert a diskette into a 3.5-inch drive, hold the diskette with the label facing up and the shutter leading into the drive, as

shown in the following illustration. Slide the diskette into the

drive until it clicks into place.

release button

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

When you want to remove the diskette, make sure the drive light is off; then press the release button or flip up the latch.

When the diskette pops out, remove it and store it properly.

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

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Using Hard Disk Drives

Using a hard disk is similar to using diskettes. The hard disk drive, however, can contain many times more information than a diskette. Your system can also perform read and write operations to the hard disk more quickly than to a diskette.

As you use your hard disk drive, keep these points in mind:

Hard disks can contain hundreds of files of information. Use the file management techniques described in your operating system manual.

Make sure your hard disk drive has been partitioned and formatted for your operating system before you use it. See your operating system manual for instructions. If your system was configured for you, your hard disk drive is ready to use.

Make sure you back up your hard disk files regularly to diskettes or tapes in case you have a problem with your hard disk drive.

Never turn off or reset your computer when the hard disk access light is on. You could lose data.

Stopping a Command or Program

You may sometimes need to stop a command or program while it is running. If you have entered an MS-DOS or application program command that you want to stop, try one of the following:

0 Press Pause

0 Press

0 Press Ctrl Break.

Ctrl

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

the computer erases any data you did not save.

Resetting the Computer

Occasionally, you may want to clear the computer’s current settings or its memory without turning it off. You can do this

by resetting the computer.

For example, if an error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard entries, you can reset it to reload your operating system and try again. However, resetting erases

any data in memory that you have not saved; so reset only if

necessary.

Caution

Do not reset the computer to exit a program. Some programs

classify and store new data when you exit them normally. If you reset the computer without properly exiting a program, you may lose data.

To reset the computer, the operating system must be either on the hard disk or on a diskette in drive A; so if you do not have a hard disk, insert the system diskette in drive A. If you are using MS-DOS, press Ctrl Alt and Del. The screen goes blank for a moment and then the computer should reload your operating system.

If resetting the computer does not correct the problem, you probably need to turn it off and on again. Remove any diskette(s) from the diskette drive(s). Turn off the computer

and wait 20 seconds. If you do not have a hard disk, insert the system diskette in drive A. Then turn on the computer.

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Using a Pass word

If you set a system access password in SETUP, you must enter it every time you turn on or reset the computer. Follow these

steps to use your password:

If you do not have a hard disk, insert your system diskette in drive A.

Turn on or reset the computer. You see the following prompt:

Enter Password:

Type your password and press Enter.

After you type the password correctly and press Enter, the

computer loads the operating system and displays the command prompt.

Note

If you do not know the correct password, see “Password Problems” in Chapter 6.

Using the Hot Key Feature

If you have set a password, you can keep unauthorized users

from accessing your system by using the hot key feature. This key combination (Ctrl Alt and the key of your choice) temporarily locks your keyboard and mouse so you can secure your system without turning it off.

To use the hot key feature, follow these steps:

See Chapter 2 to set your password and define a hot key.

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When you want to disable the keyboard and mouse, enter your hot key combination. The keyboard and mouse lock up and do not respond to typed entries or mouse movement.

To resume activity, type your password and press Enter.

Changing or Deleting a Password

To change or delete your password, you must run the SETUP program and follow the instructions in Chapter 2 for entering a password. If you do not know your password, see “Password Problems” in Chapter 6.

Changing the Processor Speed

Your computer’s processor can operate at two speeds: fast or slow. Fast speed is the highest speed of your processor. Slow

speed simulates an 8 MHz processor to provide compatibility

with older application programs.

When your computer is operating at fast speed, the speed light on the front panel is green. When the computer is operating at

slow speed, the light is amber.

You should use fast speed for almost everything you do because your programs will work faster. However, certain

application programs have specific timing requirements and can run only at the slower speed. See your software manual to determine if this is the case.

If you want your computer to always start at slow speed, you can change the default setting through SETUP. See Chapter 2 for instructions.

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Some copy-protected programs require the computer to run at

slow speed while accessing the program on a diskette. These programs also usually require you to leave a key disk-the diskette that contains the copy protection-in the diskette drive. If you use a copy-protected program, you can change the

speed to slow to access the diskette and return it to fast speed when you are finished.

You can change the processor speed temporarily by entering one of the following commands from the numeric keypad on your keyboard :

0 To select slow speed, press Ctrl Alt -,

0 To select fast speed, press Ctrl Alt +.

(Hold down the Ctrl key and the Alt key simultaneously and then press the -or + key on the numeric keypad.)

Note

You can use the commands listed above while you are running a program. However, if the program uses one of these commands for another function, you cannot use it to change the processor speed. You can, however, enter the command at the MS-DOS command prompt or change it through the SETUP program.

The speed setting remains in effect until you turn off or reset the computer, change the speed with a keyboard command, or

change the speed using SETUP.

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Chapter- 4

Installing and Removing Options

You can enhance the performance of your computer by adding optional equipment such as memory modules, option cards, processor upgrades, or video memory.

This chapter first describes how to remove the cover on your

computer to install options and how to replace the cover when you are finished. It then describes the following:

0 Locating the internal components

0 Changing jumper settings and DIP switch settings on the

main system board

0 Installing and removing memory modules (SIMMs)

0 Installing and removing option cards

0 Removing and replacing the option card connector board

0 Increasing the video memory

0 Using the SVGA feature connector

0 Installing processor upgrades

0 Replacing the system battery.

Never install options or change jumper settings when the

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Use the illustrations in this chapter as guidelines for installing options. The sockets on your system may look different than the ones illustrated here. Make sure you align your options as described in the text.

Once you have installed your options, see “Post-installation

Procedures” on page 4-30.

Note

Your system also supports 32KB, 64KB, 128KB, or 256KB of extended cache memory. (Upgrade kits for 128KB and 256KB of external cache are available from EPSON.) However, the system board must be removed from the computer to install the cache memory chips.

If cache memory wasn’t installed for you at the factory and you want to increase your system’s cache memory, contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer or call the EPSON Connection for a referral. Do not attempt to install cache chips yourself.

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Locating the Internal Components

As you follow the instructions in this chapter, refer to the following illustration to locate the different components inside

your computer.

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4-3

Removing the Cover

You need to remove the computer’s cover to install any of the options described in this chapter or to install or remove a disk drive (as described in Chapter 5). Follow these steps:

Turn off the computer and then any peripheral devices (including the monitor and printer).

Disconnect the computer’s power cable from the electrical outlet and from the back panel. Also disconnect any cables that are connected to the computer, including the keyboard and mouse cables.

If the monitor is on top of the computer, lift it off and set it to one side.

Turn the computer around so the back panel is facing you.

Remove the three screws securing the back panel.

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From the front of the computer, grasp the sides of the cover

and pull it straight toward you until it stops, just before it

reaches the front of the computer. Then lift it off at an angle

as shown below.

Set the cover aside

Ground yourself to the computer by touching the metal

8. surface of the back panel.

WARNING

Be sure to ground yourself by touching the back panel of the computer every time you remove the cover. If you are not properly grounded, you could generate an electric shock that could damage a component when you touch it.

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Replacing the Cover

When you are ready to replace the computer’s cover, follow these steps:

Make sure all the internal components are installed properly.

Check all cable connections, especially those that might have been loosened during your work.

Make sure all cables are out of the way so they do not catch on the cover.

Facing the front of the computer, position the cover so the lip on its bottom edge slides under the guiderails along both sides of the computer case. See the illustration on page 4-5.

Lower the cover and slide it straight back over the computer until it cannot go any farther.

Replace the three cover retaining screws.

Reconnect the computer to the monitor, printer, keyboard,

and any other peripheral devices you have. Then reconnect the power cable to the back of the computer and to an electrical outlet.

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Changing the Jumper and DIP Switch Settings

The main system board in your computer has a number of

jumpers and DIP (Dual In line Package) switches. These devices

control the operation of your system and provide configuration information to your CMOS ROM.

Jumpers and DIP switches are preset at the factory to match your system’s configuration, but you may need to change them when you install certain options or want to change some functions. The following tables list the jumpers and DIP switches inside your system.

Display adapter and CPU jumper settings

* Factory setting

** Factory set according to system CPU

External cache jumper settings

Factory setting based on amount of external cache installed, if applicable

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Setting the Jumpers

If you need to change any jumper settings, follow these steps:

Refer to the illustration on page 4-3 to locate the jumpers.

If there are any option cards installed, and you want to change the setting for jumper J3, you may need to remove the cards. See page 4-18.

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A jumper’s setting is determined by where the jumper is placed on the pins. For three-pin jumpers, the jumper connects the first pin and the middle pin (position A) or the last pin and the middle pin (position B), as shown below.

(Look for A and B printed on the system board to help you

identify each position.)

In the off position, a three-pin jumper sits on only one of the end pins. To move a jumper from one position to the other, use needle-nose pliers or tweezers to pull it off its pins and gently move it to the desired position.

Caution

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

Replace any option cards you removed. See page 4-15 for instructions.

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Setting the DIP Switches

If you need to change any of the DIP switch settings, follow

these steps:

Locate the DIP switch block near the center of the system board, shown on page 4-3. The switches are numbered

1 through 5, and the ON position is marked on the block.

Use a pointed instrument, such as the tip of a pen, to turn a DIP switch on or off. The new setting takes effect the next time you turn on the computer.

Depending on which DIP switch you change, you may also need to run SETUP. For example, if you set DIP switch 4 to

ON to enable password security and you want to set a password, you need to set your password in the SETUP program. See Chapter 2 for instructions.

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Memory Modules [SlMMs)

Your computer comes with 4MB of memory soldered on the system board. By installing memory modules-also called

SIMMs-you can increase the amount of memory in your

computer up to 36MB.

There are two SIMM sockets on the main system board, and each can contain one memory module. You can install SIMMs with a capacity of 1MB, 4MB, or 16MB. The following table shows the possible SIMM configurations. You can install

SIMMs in either SIMM socket.

Use 32-bit, 72-pin, fast-page mode SIMMs (preferably tin-plated) that operate at an access speed of 70ns. (If 32-bit

SIMMs aren’t available, you can use 36-bit SIMMs.) Be sure all

the SIMMs operate at the same speed.

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Inserting SlMMs

Follow these steps to install SIMMs:

Refer to the illustration on page 4-3 to locate the SIMM sockets near the front of the computer.

Remove any option cards that may be blocking your access to the SIMM sockets. See page 4-18 for instructions.

Position the SIMM over the socket at an angle, as shown below. The components on the SIMM should face the outside of the computer. (A plastic tab on the socket prevents you from putting the SIMM in backward.)

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Push the SIMM into the socket until it is seated firmly in the slot. Then tilt it upright, as shown below, guiding the hole at each end of the SIMM over the retaining post at each end of the SIMM socket.

If it does not go in smoothly, do not force it; pull it all the way out and try again.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the second SIMM, if necessary.

Replace any option cards you removed. See page 4-15 for instructions.

The next time you turn on your computer, run the SETUP program so your computer can update its configuration information with the new memory. See Chapter 2 for instructions.

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Removing SlMMs

If you need to remove SIMMs from your computer (to install different ones, for example), follow the steps below.

Remove any option cards that may be blocking your access to the SIMM sockets. See page 4-18 for instructions.

Use your fingers or a small screwdriver to carefully release the metal tabs that secure the SIMM at each end. As you release the tabs, the SIMM falls to the side. Remove it from the socket.

If necessary, follow the same procedure to remove the other SIMM.

Replace any option cards you removed as described on page 4-15.

The next time you turn on your computer, run the SETUP program so your computer can update its memory configuration.

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Installing an Option Card

This section explains how to install an option card in your computer. Your computer has four option slots to accommodate up to four S-bit or 16-bit option cards.

Follow these guidelines when installing option cards:

Usually it does not matter which slot an option card occupies as long as the card fits in the slot. For example, you can place some S-bit cards in a 16-bit slot.

0 If you are installing a display adapter card, make sure any

switches or jumpers on the card are set properly. See the documentation that came with the card for instructions.

0 If you installed SIMMs, the bottom slot (slot 1) will

accommodate only half-length option cards.

0 If you are installing a high-resolution graphics adapter

card, follow the instructions below to install the adapter card; then see “Using the SVGA Feature Connector” on page 4-22 to connect the card to the SVGA feature connector on the main system board.

Note

Before you install an option card, change any jumper settings or DIP switches on the system board, if necessary For example, if you install a video card, you may need to change jumper J3. See page 4-7.

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Follow these steps to install an option card:

If you are installing a card in the option slot for the first time, you need to remove the metal cover for that slot on the inside back panel. Remove the retaining screw securing the option slot cover to the computer. (Keep the screw to secure the option card to the computer.)

option slot cover

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

Unpack the option card and adjust any switches or jumpers on it, if necessary. (Check the option card instructions.) When you handle the card, do not touch any of the components on the circuit board or the gold-edged connectors. If you need to set it down before you install it, place it gently on top of its original packing material with the component side facing up. Keep the packing materials in case you remove the card later.

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Hold the card along the top corners and guide it into the connector, as shown below.

Once the connectors reach the slot, push the card in firmly (but carefully) to insert it fully. You should feel the card fit into place. If it does not go in smoothly, do not force it; pull the card all the way out and try again.

Secure the end of the card to the computer with the retaining screw.

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Removing an Option Card

You may need to remove an option card installed in your computer to access components on the main system board-to change a jumper setting, for example. You may also want to

remove a card if you no longer need it. Follow these steps:

Remove the retaining screw securing the option card to the computer. Then pull the card straight out of the slot.

Set the card aside with the component side facing up.

If you are not replacing an option card, replace the option slot cover and retaining screw.

When you are ready to re-install the option card, see page 4-15

for instructions.

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Removing the Option Card Connector Board

You may want to remove the option card connector board to

access certain components on the main system board, such as

the drive connectors. Follow these steps:

Remove any option cards. (See the instructions in the previous section .)

Remove the retaining screw securing the bracket on the option card connector board to the power supply.

bracket

Pull the board straight up and out of its socket and set it

aside.

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Replacing the Option Card Connector Board

If you removed the option card connector board to access any

system components, refer to the illustration on page 4-19 as

you follow these steps to replace it.

Position the board above its slot and then firmly push it straight in.

Secure the board to the power supply with its retaining screw.

Now you can re-install any option cards you removed. See page 4-15 for instructions.

Increasing the Video Memory

Your computer comes with at least 512KB of video memory. You can increase the video memory to 1MB by installing a video DRAM, 40-pin, 256KB x 16-bit, SOJ(Smal1 Outline J-lead) chip. This is useful for running graphics-intensive applications or for supporting higher resolutions on your monitor. (See Appendix A for supported resolutions and memory requirements.)

Installing the Video Memory Chips

Follow these steps to install the video memory chip :

Locate the memory chip socket on the main system board, shown on page 4-3.

If there is an option card in your way, remove it. See page 4-18 for instructions.

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Remove the memory chip from its package.

Position the chip over the socket, as shown below. Make sure

4. the notch in the chip aligns with the arrow that identifies pin 1 on the socket. (A notch in the outline for the socket

drawn on the system board also identifies pin 1.)

Gently press the chip into the socket. If it does not go in

5. smoothly, remove it and try again.

Replace any option cards you removed. See page 4-15 for

6. instructions.

Now run SETUP as described in Chapter 2 so that your

system recognizes the increased memory.

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Using the S VGA Feature Connector

Your computer includes an alternate SVGA interface (feature connector) on the main system board. If you install a high-resolution graphics or a full-motion, multimedia adapter card in one of the computer’s option slots, this connector allows you to access the standard SVGA signals provided by your

system circuitry.

Typically, high-resolution graphics adapter cards increase the graphics processing performance of your VGA or SVGA monitor and provide resolutions of more than 1024 x 768. They

are useful for high-end graphics applications such as

AutoCAD® or Windows.

Note

Your system must have 1MB video memory before you can use a high-end graphics card. See “Increasing the Video Memory ” on p age 4-20 for information.

To connect the adapter card interface to the SVGA feature connector on your main system board, locate the SVGA feature cable included with your option card. Then follow these steps:

If you have not already done so, follow the instructions on page 4-15 (“Installing an Option Card”) to install the graphics adapter card in your computer.

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Attach one end of the feature cable to the alternate SVGA interface on the main system board near the back panel, as shown below. Align the cable so the red wire along one edge is closest to pin 1 on the connector. (Look for a 1 printed on the system board to identify pin 1 of the connector.)

Connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate interface on the adapter card. (Check your graphics card manual for instructions.)

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Installing a New Processor Chip

You can enhance your system’s performance by installing a

faster, more powerful processor. Alternatively, for an SX

system, you can install a 487SX microprocessor with a built-in

math coprocessor.

The following table lists the processors you can use in your system :

Microprocessor upgrades

SX2, DX/ 33, DX/ 50, DX2/50, DX2/66, DX4, and Pentium OverDrive processor upgrades require a heat sink. DX4 processors also require an adapter board with the appropriate voltage regulator.

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Replacing the Processor Chip

Follow these steps to replace the current processor with a new one:

Use the illustration on page 4-3 to locate the processor socket on the system board. The-processor is inserted in a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket.

Caution

Make sure you ground yourself by touching the metal surface on the inside of the computer’s back panel before

you touch the processor chip. Then remain as stationary

as possible while you install it. Do not touch the pins on

the processor chip. Handle the processor only by the

edges of its case.

Open the ZIF socket by lifting up the ZIF handle, as shown below. This releases the chip from the socket.

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Note

The 486SX processor may be soldered onto an adapter board that is seated in the ZIF socket. Lifting the ZIF handle releases the adapter board from the socket.

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

Remove the replacement chip from its package and inspect the pins. If they are bent, do not install the processor chip. Contact your vendor for a new processor.

Position the processor chip over the socket, as shown below. Make sure the notched edge of the chip (marked with a dot) aligns with pin 1 (the extra hole) on the socket. An arrow traced on the system board identifies pin 1.

notch

Make sure the pins in the processor chip are directly over the holes in the socket. Then gently push the processor straight into the socket, pressing evenly on all sides.

If you are installing a 486 processor rather than a Pentium

OverDrive processor, you see an extra row of holes around

the outside of the socket. The 486 chip will not fit into the

outside row of holes.

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Secure the processor by pulling the ZIF handle back to the

closed position.

Check the tables on page 4-7 to see if you need to change any

jumper or DIP switch settings for the processor you are

installing.

Run SETUP as described in Chapter 2 to update your computer’s configuration with the new processor.

Replacing the Battery

Your computer comes with a 3.6 volt lithium battery that provides power for the real-time clock and the CMOS RAM. The real-time clock keeps track of the time for your computer,

and the CMOS RAM stores the information about your system configuration that was saved by the SETUP program.

This battery lasts approximately three to five years. If it loses power, you see an error message when you turn on or reset your computer. These batteries should be available at your

local electronics store or contact your Authorized EPSON

Servicer or EPSON Accessories to get a replacement battery.

Follow the instructions in this section to replace the battery.

Note

When the battery loses power, your computer loses the information stored in the CMOS RAM and the time stored in the real-time clock. After you replace the battery, run the

SETUP program as described in Chapter 2 to reconfigure

your system and set the time and date.

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Follow these steps to replace the battery:

See the illustration on page 4-3 to locate the battery. It is attached to the base of the computer case, next to the drive

bay.

To disconnect the battery from the main system board, unplug the connector from socket CN3 (BAT), as shown below.

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The battery is attached to the computer base with Velcro.@ To remove it, pull it up from the bottom of the computer case, as shown in the following illustration. Then set it aside.

Remove the new battery from its package and position it so the Velcro faces down and the cable faces the drive bays. Then push it down onto the Velcro strip on the bottom of the case.

Connect the battery cable to connector CN3. Align the tab on the cable connector with the notch on the system board connector.

Run SETUP to reconfigure your system and reset the date and time for the real-time clock. See Chapter 2 for instructions.

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Post-installation Procedures

After you install or remove options such as memory modules or a new processor, you must run SETUP to update the computer’s configuration. See Chapter 2 for instructions.

Additionally, you may need to add some commands to your configuration files. See your operating system manual and the manual that came with your optional equipment for instructions.

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Chapter- 5

Installing and Removing Drives

Your computer can hold up to three drives in two horizontal, externally accessible drive bays and one vertical, internal drive bay.

Your system may have drives installed in one or more of these drive bays. You can use the instructions in this chapter to install a variety of drives, including diskette, hard disk, CD-ROM, tape, or optical drives. Although your drive may look different from the ones illustrated here, you should be able to install it the same way.

To install or remove a drive, first remove the computer’s cover as described in Chapter 4. Then follow the instructions in this chapter to install or remove drives.

Some of the steps in this chapter may not apply for all drives; see the documentation that came with your drive for more information.

After you install or remove your drive(s), replace the computer’s cover. Then see “Post-installation Procedures” on page 5-31 for additional steps you may need to perform.

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Installing a Hard Disk in the Vertical Bay

You should install your computer’s first hard disk drive in the

vertical drive bay. This section describes:

0 Setting the hard disk drive jumpers

0 Removing the mounting frames from the hard disk drive (if

necessary)

0 Installing the hard disk drive in the vertical drive bay

0 Connecting the cables.

Before you install a hard disk drive, be sure to check the

jumpers on the drive. For instructions, see the following section.

Setting the Hard Disk Drive Jumpers

Most hard disk drives have jumpers that identify whether the drive is a primary (master) or secondary (slave) drive when

you have more than one drive installed. The primary drive

loads the operating system into memory when you turn on or reset your computer.

If you are installing the first hard disk drive in your computer,

you don’t need to change these jumper settings. If you are

installing a second hard disk drive, see the table labeled “IDE hard disk drive jumper settings” in Appendix A for the correct

jumper settings.

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Removing the Mounting Frames

Your hard disk drive may have mounting frames attached to it,

as shown below. You need to remove these frames before you can install the drive in the vertical bay.

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Follow these steps to remove the mounting frames:

On your hard disk drive, there may be a plastic guiderail and metal grounding plate attached to one of the mounting frames. If so, remove the screws securing them to the mounting frame, as shown below, and remove the guiderail and grounding plate.

metal

Then remove the two screws securing each mounting frame to the drive and remove the frames, as shown below.

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Installing a Hard Disk in the Vertical Bay

To install the hard disk drive, you first need to attach it to the

mounting plate in the vertical drive bay. Follow these steps:

Remove the screw securing the mounting plate to the horizontal drive bays and set it aside. Then slide the mounting plate in the direction of the arrow, and lift it out.

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connectors

Turn the hard disk drive so the components face up and the connectors face left. Then place the mounting plate on the hard disk drive and align the four holes in the plate with the four holes in the drive, as shown below.

The bracket on the mounting plate should be on the opposite

side of the connector end of the drive.

Use the four screws that came with the hard disk drive (or with your computer) to secure the mounting plate to the drive.

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Hold the drive so the mounting plate faces the horizontal drive bays (with the bracket over the top) and the connectors face the back of the computer, as shown below.

bracket

Align the two tabs at the bottom of the mounting plate with the two slots in the computer case.

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Lower the tabs into the corresponding slots in the computer case. Slide the drive in the direction of the arrow, until the hole in the bracket is aligned with the hole on top of the horizontal drive bays.

bracket

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Secure the mounting plate with the screw, as shown above.

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Connecting the Cables

To connect the hard disk drive to the computer, you need to connect two cables: the hard disk drive ribbon cable and a power supply cable. Follow the steps below:

If you are installing your computer’s first hard disk drive,

you need to connect the hard disk drive ribbon cable to the

system board now. Follow the instructions on page 5-29 and then return here.

When the hard disk drive ribbon cable is connected to the main system board, locate the free connector on the end of this cable. (If there is a hard disk drive in the lower horizontal bay, the middle connector is attached to that drive.)

Notice the small tab in the middle of the cable connector;

align this tab with the notch in the hard disk drive connector, as shown in the following illustration.

Note

When the hard disk drive ribbon cable is positioned

correctly, the red wire on the cable aligns with pin 1 on the drive connector. To identify pin 1, look for a 1 or 2 at the connector on the drive’s circuit board.

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Make sure the holes in the cable connector fit over all the pins in the hard disk drive connector; then push in the connector.

Caution

If you do not correctly align the holes with the pins, you could severely damage your hard disk drive when you push in the cable connector.

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Locate one of the power supply cables that lead from the power supply (behind the horizontal drive bays). The power supply cables may be secured in a plastic band on the side of the power supply. If so, unfasten the band to

access the cables; you can use any free cable. (If your drive requires a small power supply cable connector, use the small connector labeled PD.)

Position the power supply cable connector so that its notched corners line up with the notched corners of the power supply connector on the hard disk drive. Make sure the holes fit over all the pins and then push in the connector firmly

Caution

If you do not align the cable connector correctly, you could severely damage your hard disk drive when you push it in.

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Removing a Hard Disk From the Vertical Bay

Follow these steps to remove a hard disk drive from the vertical drive bay:

Disconnect the hard disk drive ribbon cable and power supply cable from the back of the drive, as shown below. Grasp the cable connectors and pull them straight out from the connectors on the hard disk drive so you do not bend the pins; do not pull on the cables.

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Remove the retaining screw securing the hard disk drive and mounting plate to the horizontal drive bays. Then slide the hard disk drive and mounting plate in the direction of the

arrow, shown in the following illustration, and lift them out of the computer.

Remove the four screws securing the mounting plate to the

hard disk drive. You can store the mounting plate and its

screw or replace it in the computer and secure it with the screw.

Wrap the hard disk drive in its original packing materials

and store it along with the four screws.

If you removed your computer’s only hard disk drive, disconnect the hard disk drive ribbon cable from the main system board and store it as well.

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If you removed one hard disk drive and are leaving another one in the computer, you need to set the jumpers on the

remaining drive to indicate that you now have only one hard

disk drive. For the correct settings, see the documentation that came with the drive.

Installing a Drive in a Horizontal Bay

This section describes how to install a drive in a horizontal bay.

Although the illustrations show a drive being installed in the

lower bay, you can use these instructions to install a drive in the upper bay as well. You’ll find steps for the following procedures:

0 Attaching the mounting frames to a hard disk drive (if

necessary)

0 Installing the drive

0 Connecting the cables.

If you are installing your computer’s first hard disk drive, it is

best to use the vertical drive bay as described on page 5-2.

Note

Before you install a hard disk drive, be sure to check the

jumpers on the drive. For instructions, see page 5-2.

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Depending on the type of drive you are installing, you may need to attach mounting frames to it before you install it in a horizontal bay. Follow these guidelines:

0 If you are installing a drive with a 5.25-inch form factor,

skip to “Installing the Drive” on page 5-17.

0 If you install a drive that has a 3.5-inch form factor, it must

have mounting frames to fit properly in the horizontal bay. Follow the steps in the next section.

0 If you are installing a drive that already has mounting

frames on it, see if it also has a plastic guiderail and metal grounding plate attached to it. If so, you’ll need to replace the plastic guiderail with the two metal guiderails that came with your computer. Follow step 1 on page 5-4 to remove the guiderail and grounding plate. Then go to

“Installing the Drive” on page 5-17.

Attaching Mounting Frames to a Hard Disk

To attach mounting frames to a hard disk drive, follow these steps:

Locate the two mounting frames and the screws that came with the drive.

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As shown below, place a mounting frame on top of one side of the drive and align it so that the holes in the drive are approximately in the middle of the oval holes in the frame. Then secure the mounting frame to the drive with the two screws.

Repeat step 2 to attach a mounting frame to the other side of the drive.

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Installing the Drive

Follow these steps to install the drive in a horizontal drive bay:

Locate the two metal guiderails and the screws that came with the computer.

Using the appropriate screw holes, attach one guiderail to

each side of the drive (or each mounting frame, if attached), as shown below. The bracket on the guiderail should be on

the opposite side of the connector end of the drive.

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If you are installing a drive in the lower bay, remove the two retaining screws securing the drive bay cover to the front of the computer and remove the cover. Store it in a safe place and save the screws to use later to secure the drive.

If you are installing a 5.25-inch diskette drive, hold it so that the diskette release latch is above the diskette slot. If you are installing a 3.5-inch diskette drive or a 5.25-inch combination drive, hold it so that the diskette release button(s) are on the right and the drive light is on the left.

If you are installing a hard disk drive, hold it so that the component side faces down, and skip to step 7.

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To insert a diskette drive, align the guiderails on each side of

the drive with the notches on each side of the drive bay and

slide the drive into the bay as far as it will go, as shown below. Secure the guiderails to the computer case with the two retaining screws.

notch

guiderail

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Epson Endeavor L User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Introduction

Optional Equipment

Processor

System Memory

Video Memory

Cache Memory

Drives

Option Cards

Where to Get Help

CompuServe On-line Support

Getting Started

Choosing a Location

Unpacking Your Computer

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Connecting a Monitor

Connecting a Printer or Other Device

Connecting the Keyboard

Connecting the Mouse

Connecting the Power Cord

Turning On the Computer

Turning Off the Computer

Starting the SETUP Program

Entering SETUP Options

Selecting Options

Setting the Date and Time

Defining Your Own Drive Type

Setting the Primary Display Type

Setting the Processor Speed

Setting the Booting Sequence

Setting the Diskette Seek Parameter

Using Virus Protection

Using the SEtUP Screen Submenus

Setting the Shadow Options

Setting the Keyboard Options

Setting the Peripherals Options

Setting the Pass word Options

Entering a Password

Changing or Deleting a Password

Setting the Keyboard Lock Option

Using the System Board Help Function

Saving Your Settings and Exiting SETUP

Post-SETUP Procedures

Working Comfortably

Using Disk Drives

Using Diskettes

Inserting and Removing Diskettes

Using Hard Disk Drives

Stopping a Command or Program

Resetting the Computer

Using a Pass word

Changing or Deleting a Password

Changing the Processor Speed

Locating the Internal Components

Removing the Cover

Replacing the Cover

Changing the Jumper and DIP Switch Settings

Setting the Jumpers

Setting the DIP Switches

Installing an Option Card

Removing an Option Card

Removing the Option Card Connector Board

Replacing the Option Card Connector Board

Increasing the Video Memory

Installing the Video Memory Chips

Using the S VGA Feature Connector

Installing a New Processor Chip

Replacing the Processor Chip

Replacing the Battery

Post-installation Procedures

Installing a Hard Disk in the Vertical Bay

Setting the Hard Disk Drive Jumpers

Removing the Mounting Frames

Connecting the Cables

Removing a Hard Disk From the Vertical Bay

Installing a Drive in a Horizontal Bay