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Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.
all warnings and instructions marked on the computer.
.
Unplug the computer before cleaning. Clean with
Do
not spill liquid on the computer.
.
Do
not place the computer on an unstable surface
or
heat register.
.
Do
not block or cover the openings in the computer’s cabinet.
insert
objects
.
Use
only the type of power source indicated on the computer’s
.
Connect
using outlets on the same circuit
systems that regularly switch on and
.
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
devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed
.
Except
as
service
.
Unplug the computer and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions: If the power cord
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
only those controls that
.
If you plan to use the computer in Germany, observe the following:
through the
all
equipment
cord’s
specifically explained in this
the computer yourself.
or
slots.
to
properly grounded power outlets. Avoid
ampere rating. Also, make sure the total of all
exhibits
a
distinct change in performance. Adjust
are
covered by the operating instructions.
as
photocopiers or air control
off.
Users
a
damp cloth only.
or
near
a
radiator
15
amperes.
Guide, do not attempt to
Follow
Do
label.
or
plug
not
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current
protection for this computer, the building installation must
protected by
Beim Anschluß des
sichergestellt werden, daß
16 A Uberstromschutzschalter abgesichert ist.
a 16
Amp circuit breaker.
Computers an die
Netzversorgung muß
die
Gebäudeinstallation mit einem
be
. . .
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Importantes instructions de sécurité
Lire attentivement les
consulter en cas de besoin.
avertissements et
l
Debrancher
humide. Veiller à ne
l Ne
pas placer
source de
l Ne
chaleur.
pas
bloquer ni couvrir les
instructions
Observer
directives marques
l’ordinateur
avant de
pas
renverser de liquides sur l’appareil.
l’ordinateur sur une
suivantes et les
conserver pour
soigneusement tous les
sur l’ordinateur.
le nettoyer. N’utiliser qu’un
surface instable
orifices
d’aération de l’appareil. Ne
ni près d'une
introduire d’objets dans les ouvertures.
l Utiliser seulement le
type de source
d’alimentation électrique indiqué
sur l’étiquette.
l
Tout
l’équipement doit être branché sur des prises de courant avec
contact de
qu’un appareil à
ventilation
l S’assurer que le
terre. Ne jamais utiliser une prise sur le même
avec
photocopies
commutation
cordon
ou un système de contrôle
marche-arrêt automatique.
d’alimentation de l’ordinateur n’est
circuit
de
abîmé effiloché.
l Dans le cas où
s’assurer que l’intensité en
branches
sur ce
on
utilise un
cordon
cordon de
amperes
ne soit
rallonge avec l’ordinateur,
requise
pas
supérieure a la capacité du
pour
tous les appareils
S’assurer aussi que cette intensté ne dépasse jamais la somme de 15
amperes pour
l’ensemble des appareils.
les
chiffon
pas
pas
cordon.
l Sauf dans les cas spécifiques expliqués dans ce manuel
ne
l
Debrancher
pas essayer
d’entretenir ou de réparer l’ordinateur soi-même.
l’ordinateur et contacter un technicien qualifié dans les
de
l’usager,
circonstances suivantes:
Si le
cordon
ou la prise sont abîmés; si un liquide a pénétré a
l’intérieur de l’appareil; si on a laissé tomber l’appareil ou si le bonîtier
est end ommagé; si l’ordinateur ne fonctionne
pas
normalement ou
fonctionne d'une manière très différente de l’ordinaire. N’ajuster que
les commandes décrites dans les
l
Pour
utiliser l’ordinateur en Allemagne, il est nécessaire que le
bâtiment soit muni d’un disjoncteur de 16
l’ordinateur contre les
courts-circuits et
directives.
le survoltage.
amperes pour
protéger
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Contents
Introduction
Video Card
Optional Equipment
System Memory.........................
Cache Memory..........................
Microprocessor..........................
Drives...............................
How to Use This Manual
Where to Get Help
CompuServe On-line Support .................
Chapter 1
1 Choosing a Location
2 Connecting a Monitor
3 Connecting a Printer or Other Device
Using the Parallel Port
Using the Serial Ports
4 Connecting the Keyboard
5 Connecting the Mouse
6 Connecting the Power Cord
7 Turning On the Computer
Turning Off the Computer
Chapter 2
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Setting Up Your System
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Running the SETUP Program
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2
3
3
3
4
4
5
6
l-2
l-4
l-5
l-5
l-5
l-6
l-6
l-7
l-8
l-10
Starting the SETUP Program
Entering SETUP Options
Selecting Options .......................
Setting the Date and Time
Setting the Diskette Drive(s)
Setting the Hard Disk Drive(s)
Hard Disk Drive Types
Defining Your Own Drive Type
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2-2
2-3
2-4
2-4
2-5
2-5
2-6
2-8
V
Setting the Primary Display Type
Setting the Processor Speed
Setting the Booting Sequence
Setting the Diskette Seek Parameter
Using the SETUP Screen Submenus
Setting the Shadow Options
Setting the Peripherals Options
Setting the Keyboard 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
2-8
2-10
2-10
2-l1
2- l 1
2- l1
2-12
2-13
2-14
2-14
2-15
2-15
2-16
2-16
2-17
2-18
Chapter 3
Working Comfortably
Sitting at Your Computer
Varying Your Posture and Movements
Lighting the Room
Positioning and Viewing the Monitor
Inserting and Removing Diskettes
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
Local Bus IDE Drivers
Using Your Computer
3-l
3-2
3-3
3-3
3-4
3-5
3-6
3-6
3-7
3-8
3-8
3-9
3-11
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Chapter 4
Installing and Removing Options
How to Use This Chapter
Locating the Internal Components
Removing 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
Upgrading the Microprocessor
Replacing the Microprocessor
Replacing the Cover .........................
Post-installation Procedures
Chapter 5
How to Use This Chapter
Setting the Hard Disk Drive Jumpers
Where to Go Next .......................
Installing a Hard Disk in the Vertical Bay
Removing the Mounting Frames
Installing the Hard Disk
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
Installing the Drive ......................
Connecting the Cables
Removing a Drive From a Horizontal Bay
Connecting the Hard Disk Drive Ribbon Cable to the System
Board ................................
Post-installation Procedures
Installing and Removing Drives
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4-3
4-4
4-6
4-8
4-9
4-10
4-l1
4-13
4-14
4-17
4-18
4-19
4-19
4-20
4-23
4-24
5-3
5-4
5-4
5-5
5-5
5-7
5-11
5-14
5-16
5-18
5-22
5-31
5-33
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Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Identifying Your System ...........................
Error Message .................................
The Computer Won’t Start .........................
The Computer Does Not Respond .....................
Restoring the Power Supply ...................
Password Problems ..............................
Accessing Your System ........................
Keyboard Problems ..............................
Monitor Problems ...............................
Diskette Problems ...............................
Diskette Drive Problems ..........................
Hard Disk Problems ..............................
Installing the Drive ...........................
Preparing the Drive ..........................
Accessing Data on the Drive ....................
Software Problems ..............................
Printer Problems ................................
Option Card Problems ............................
Mouse Problems ................................
Memory Module Problems .........................
External Cache Problems ..........................
Appendix A Specifications
6-1
6-2
6-6
6-7
6-8
6-9
6-9
6-10
6-11
6-12
6-14
6-14
6-15
6-16
6-17
6-17
6-18
6-20
6-21
6-21
6-22
CPU and Memory
Controllers
Interfaces
Mass Storage
Input Devices
Physical Characteristics
Power Supply
Environmental Requirements
Power Source Requirements
Tested Operating Environments
Options Available from EPSON
Serial and Parallel Port Connector Pin Assignments
DMA Assignments
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A-2
A-2
A-3
A-3
A-3
A-4
A-4
A-5
A-6
A-6
A-7
A-8
Hardware Interrupts
System Memory Map
System I/ O Address Map
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Glossary
Index
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A-9
A-10
A-11
ix
Introduction
Your new
high-performance system designed for flexibility and future
expandability. Two
standard, in addition to the following features:
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
EPSON® EndeavorTMVL
VESA
486SX, DX, or DX2
powerful
OverDrive
4MB of
System and video
8KB of
128KB, or 256KB
Math coprocessor built into the microprocessor for the
and
High-speed,
Two built-in serial ports and one built-in parallel port
Built-in
powerful processors,
processors
internal memory, expandable to
internal processor cache, with support for
DX2
systems
32-bit,
PS/2TM compatible
local bus
processor
BIOS
external cache
local bus IDE hard disk drive interface
computer
(VL-Bus)
upgradable to
including
shadow RAM
keyboard and mouse ports
is a
option slots are
faster, more
SX2, DX4,
40MB
fast,
and
Pentium
64KB,
TM
DX
0
Two
16-bit
slots
(VL-Bus
0
Support for up to three internal mass storage devices
0
Password security
0
VL-bus
United States).
(or
8-bit) ISA
slots can also be used for
video card
(if you
option slots and two
ISA
purchased your computer in the
32-bit VL-Bus
cards)
Introduction 1
The
VL-Bus
32-bit
address range of the
burst-mode transfers are additional features that increase the
power and performance
standard can process
ISA
bus.
The
VESA
VESA-compliant
SCSI
adapter, or network controller.
The local bus IDE interface on your system provides faster
access to your hard disk drive. Your computer comes with
special drivers that allow you to take advantage of this
interface. The drivers may be already installed on your hard
disk. Refer to the instructions at the end of Chapter
information about the local bus IDE drivers.
specification means that your system supports
data transfer at speeds of up to
486
processor chip. Bus mastering and
of your
20
times more data per second than an
option slots allow you to install high-performance:
devices such
as a
33
MHz, and uses the full
computer.
graphics accelerator card,
In
fact, the
Video Card
3
for more
VL-Bus
Your computer (if purchased in the United States) comes with
high-resolution video card installed
slots. Special drivers and utilities included with your card
allow you to take advantage of extended VGA features such
high resolutions and
popular application programs. These drivers may be already
installed on your hard disk. Refer to the manual that came with
your video card for more information about the drivers.
132-column
in
one of the
text mode when you run
VESA
Optional Equipment
You
can easily upgrade your computer by installing additional
memory and
(Installation instructions are provided in Chapters
2 Introduction
a
wide variety of options,
as
described below.
4
a
option
as
and 5.)
System Memory
By
adding
modules) to the main system board, you can expand the
computer’s memory up to
4MB or 16MB SIMMs
40MB.
(single
in line
memory
Cache Memory
You
can add external cache memory to your system by having
an Authorized EPSON Servicer install
have had external cache memory installed at the factory.
Increasing the cache to
system to access frequently used data much faster, improving
overall system performance.
64KB, 128KB, or 256KB
SRAM
chips.
allows your
Microprocessor
You
can enhance your system by replacing your processor chip
with
a
faster processor. Following is
can use to upgrade your system :
0
486DX/ 33
a
list of the processors you
You
may
0
486DX2/ 50
0
486DX/ 66
0
SX2, DX4,
available.
All
DX-
and
coprocessor.
and
Pentium OverDrive
Pentium-based
processors, when
processors include
a
built-in math
Introduction 3
Drives
Your system supports up to three internal mass storage
devices, including hard disk drives, diskette drives,
drive,
a
CD-ROM drive, or
an
optical drive.
a
tape
How to Use this
You
don’t have to read everything in this book to use your
computer;
sections you need.
Chapter 1
connecting peripheral devices.
Chapter 2
your computer’s configuration.
your computer and again
Chapter 3
resetting the computer, entering
processor speed.
Chapter 4
interface cards, microprocessor upgrades, and memory
modules.
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
see
contains troubleshooting tips.
Manual
the following chapter summaries to find the
provides steps for setting up your system and
describes how to run the
if you
covers general operating procedures, such
describes how to install optional equipment such
explains how to install and remove disk drives
SETUP
Do
this the first time you use
change your configuration.
a
password, and changing the
program to define
as
as
Appendix A
At the end of this manual, you’ll find
a
list of international marketing locations.
4 Introduction
lists the specifications of your computer.
a Glossary, an Index,
and
Where to Get Help
If you purchased your computer in the United States or
Canada, EPSON provides customer support and service
through
EPSON also provides support services through the EPSON
Connection.SMIn
also contact EPSON at (310)
Connection.)
Call the EPSON Connection for the following:
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0
0
0 Customer relations
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0
a
network of Authorized EPSON Service Centers.
the United States, dial
782-0770
In
Canada, dial
Technical assistance with the installation, configuration,
and operation of EPSON products
Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized
Reseller or Service Center
Sales of
EPSON technical information library fax service
Product literature on current and new products.
accessories, manuals, or parts for EPSON products
(800)
(800) 922-4911. (You
and ask for the EPSON
GO-EPSON.
can
EPSON
When you call for technical assistance, be ready to identify
your system and its configuration, and provide any error
messages to the support staff.
If you purchased your computer outside the United States
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.
See
Chapter
6.
or
Introduction 5
CompuServe On-line Support
If you have
specifications, drivers, application notes, tables for
a
modem, the fastest way to access helpful tips,
DIP
or jumper settings, and bulletins for EPSON products
through the Epson America Forum on CompuServe.@
If you
are already
EPSON
at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America Forum.
If you are not currently
eligible for
a
a
CompuServe member, simply type
a
member of CompuServe, you are
free introductory membership
as an
owner of an
EPSON product. This membership entitles you to:
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An introductory
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Your own user
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complimentary subscription to
$15
credit on CompuServe
ID
and password
CompuServe Magazine,
CompuServe’s monthly publication.
To
take advantage of this offer, call
States and Canada and ask for representative
countries, call
(614)
529-1611
(U.S.
(800) 848-8199 in
#529. In
phone number) or call your
local CompuServe access number.
switch
is
GO
the United
other
6 Introduction
Chapter- 1
Setting Up Your System
To
set up your computer, follow the steps
If you purchased additional options,
instructions on how to install them before you set up your
system.
see
in
this chapter.
Chapters
4
and
5
for
Setting Up
Your System
1-1
Choosing a Location
1
When selecting
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
Moderate environmental conditions. Select
and protect your computer from extremes
humidity, dust, and smoke. Avoid direct sunlight or other
heat sources.
No electromagnetic interference.
too close to any electrical device, such
television, which generates an electromagnetic field.
Appropriate power source. Connect all your equipment
with the appropriate power cords for the power source in
your area. If you are operating the computer
other than the one in which you purchased it, see “Power
Source
should use.
a
place to set up your system, choose
so
air can move freely.
Requirements” in
a
cool, dry area
in
temperature,
Do
not place your system
as a
telephone or
in a
Appendix A for the cord you
a
safe,
country
1-2
Setting Up
Your System
When you are ready to connect the various parts of your
system, use the following illustration to locate the ports on the
back of the computer.
Setting Up
Your System 1-3
Connecting a Monitor
2
If your video card has not been installed already, you need to
install it before you can connect
instructions. Then follow these steps to connect your monitor
to the video port on the card:
1.
Place the monitor and computer
2.
There should be two cables provided with your monitor: the
monitor cable
cable
(to
the monitor cable is permanently attached to the monitor. If
your monitor does not have an attached cable, connect the
cable to
3.
Align the connector on the monitor cable with the video port
on the card installed
connector.
4.If
the connector has retaining screws, tighten them
5.
Plug the monitor power cord into the monitor’s power inlet.
(to
connect
connect
it
it to a
now.
(See
your monitor manual for instructions.)
in
Be
careful not to bend the pins when inserting
a
monitor.
it to
the computer) and the power
power source).
your computer; then insert the
See
Chapter
so
the backs are facing you.
On
most monitors,
4
for
it.
1-4
6.
Plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate
grounded electrical outlet, power strip, or surge protector,
Setting Up
Your System
Connecting a Printer or Other Device
3
Your computer has one parallel port and two serial ports.
connect
instructions below.
a
printer or other peripheral device, follow the
Using the Parallel Port
Follow these steps to connect
computer:
1.
Place the printer next to the computer
facing you.
2.
Align the connector end of the printer cable with the
PARALLEL port
screws, tighten them.
3.
Connect the other end of the cable to the printer.
the cable, squeeze the clips at each side of the printer port
and push them into place.
4.
Plug the printer’s power cord into an appropriate grounded
(earthed) electrical outlet, power strip, or surge protector.
and plug it in.
a
parallel printer to your
so
If the
connector has retaining
To
that the backs are
To
secure
Using the Serial Ports
If you have
a
serial interface, you can connect
(RS-232C)
DB-9P
To
connect
ports, marked
one serial device, use the
a
printer,
ports on the back of the computer. These ports use
connector,
a
serial device, insert the connector into one of the
SERIAL 1
a
so be
modem, or other peripheral device with
it to
one of the serial
sure you have
and
SERIAL 2. If
SERIAL 1
a
compatible cable.
you are connecting only
port.
Setting Up
Your System 1-5
a
Connecting the Keyboard
4
To
connect the keyboard, hold the cable connector
on the connector faces up. Insert it into the port marked
Caution
Although the connectors and ports for the keyboard and
mouse are physically identical, they cannot be used
interchangeably.
into the keyboard
system.
You
can change the angle of the keyboard by adjusting the legs
on the bottom. Turn
locks into place.
will prevent wrist fatigue.
wrist pad for further comfort.)
To
lower the keyboard, press each
Be
sure to plug the keyboard connector
(K/B)
It is
port or you could damage your
it
over and flip each leg upward until it
important to select the best angle
(You
may even want to purchase
leg
back into its slot.
Connecting the Mouse
5
so
the arrow
so
K/B.
you
a
Your computer includes an auxiliary port for
compatible mouse that uses
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
built-in serial port or an option card that provides the
interface. Your system will properly identify the location of
your mouse.
To
connect the mouse to the built-in mouse port, plug the
connector into the port marked
1-6
Setting Up
Your System
a
round, miniature DIN
a
different interface, connect
MOUSE
a PS/ 2
(6-pin)
it to
I
the
Although the connectors and ports for the mouse and
If your system has not already been configured, or if you
purchased
system, you may need to install
mouse manual for instructions.
a
mouse other than the one that came with the
a
mouse driver.
Connecting the Power Cord
6
To
connect the power cord, plug the female end into the AC
power
INLET on
WARNING
To
avoid an electric shock, be sure to plug the cord into the
computer before plugging
the back panel.
it
into the wall outlet.
See
your
Plug the other end of the power cord into
grounded (earthed) electrical outlet.
Setting Up
an
appropriate
Your System 1- 7
Turning On the Computer
7
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
light
is
on. This can destroy data stored on the disk.
Never turn on the computer with
diskette drive.
Always wait about
before you turn
computer’s electrical circuitry.
Do
not leave
can damage the circuitry.
Follow these steps to turn on the system:
1.
Turn your computer around
Place your monitor, printer, and other devices in
convenient arrangement.
2.If
there is
3.
Turn on the monitor, printer, and any other devices connected
to the computer.
a
protective card in the diskette drive, remove
20
seconds after you turn
it on
again to prevent damage to the
a
beverage near your system. Spilled liquid
a
protective card
so
the front panel faces you.
a
disk drive
off the
a
in
the
power
it.
1-8
Setting Up
Your System
4.
To
turn on the computer, press the power button on the right
side of the front panel.
power (SPEED)
light
hard drive
access
light
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
power-on diagnostics routine to make sure everything is
working correctly.
5.If
necessary, use the controls on your monitor to adjust the
brightness and contrast until you can easily
see
the
characters on the screen.
power
button
a
6.
The screen displays the following prompt:
Press <Del> If you want to run
Do
not press any key
computer
is
working. This prompt appears every time you
turn on your computer
After
a
few seconds, the prompt disappears.
yet; you
so
you can run
just want to make sure the
SETUP if
Setting Up
SETUP
necessary
Your System
1-9
If there is no operating system installed on your computer,
you’ll
see an
once you install the operating system, you will not see this
message. If MS-DOS@ is already installed, you may
command prompt
such
as Microsoft® Windows.
error message. Ignore the message for now;
see
(C:\) or
the menu screen of
TM
a
program
the
Now you need to run
configured properly. First turn off the computer,
described below, then see Chapter
you finish running
Procedures” on
to do next.
Turning
Whenever you turn off your system, follow these steps:
2.
3.
4.
Off the Computer
1.
Save your data and exit any application program you are
using.
Check the hard disk drive light and the diskette drive light(s)
to make sure they are not on.
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.
page 2-18 for guidelines on what you need
SETUP to
SETUP, be
make sure your computer is
2
for instructions. When
sure to see “Post-SETUP
Do
not turn off the computer
as
1-10
5.
Turn off the monitor, printer, and any other peripheral
devices.
Setting Up
Your System
Chapter 2
Running the SETUP Program
The
SETUP
Although your system comes with the correct options
predefined, it is a
SETUP
need to run it again later if you change your configuration.
program defines how your system
good idea to verify these options by running
the first time you use your computer.
is
You
configured.
may also
SETUP is
so
you can run
SETUP
0 Current date and time
0
0
0
0 Processor speed
0 System booting sequence
0 Diskette drive seek test
0 System memory
0 Coprocessor support
0 Shadow ROM options
0 Keyboard options
stored
in
the computer’s read-only memory (ROM),
it
any time you turn on or reset your system.
lets you verify or change the following:
Type of diskette drive(s) installed
Type of hard disk drive(s) installed
Type of video display adapter you are using
0 Peripherals options
0 Password options.
Running
the
SETUP Program
2-1
The configuration you define through
special area of memory called CMOS RAM. This memory is
backed up by
reset the computer.
a
battery,
so it is
not erased when you turn off or
SETUP is
stored
in a
Whenever you reboot the computer,
if
it
discovers
CMOS RAM and its actual hardware configuration, it prompts
you to run
well
as
Press
If this happens, press
Another
board. This information provides
jumper and DIP switch settings,
key combinations.
SETUP
configuration. This
don’t want to keep them; you can restore all the default
settings.
a
difference between the information
SETUP. You see a
the following prompt at the bottom of the screen:
<Fl> to
F1 to
SETUP
also lets you restore the default values for your
See
option displays information about your system
See
is
useful if you have made changes but
“Loading Default
message describing the error
run
SETUP or RESUME
run
page
2-16
it
checks the settings, and
SETUP
a
SIMM
for more information.
SETUP Values” on
and correct the setting.
useful reference about
configuration, and hot
page
Starting the SETUP Program
To
start
SETUP,
drive; then turn on your computer. (If your computer
on, turn
the power-on diagnostics, you see the following prompt on the
screen:
it
make sure there
off, wait
is no
diskette in the diskette
20
seconds, and then turn it on again.) After
in
the
2-16.
is
as
already
2-2
Press <Del> If you want to run
As soon
as
you see this message, press Delete.
Running the SETUP
Program
SETUP
If you do not press Delete within approximately five seconds,
the computer starts loading the operating system and you will
not be able to run
and try again.
SETUP. If
See
Chapter
this happens, reset the computer
3 if you
need instructions for
resetting your computer.
When you press Delete, you’ll see
a SETUP
menu containing
these options:
1. Start
2.
Run
3. Set
4.
Display
5.
Load default
6.
SAVE
7.
Exit without
operating
system
SETUP
password
system
options
board help
SETUP value
settings and exit
saving setting
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
password options from menu option
this option, press
SETUP
screen.
& to
SETUP
functions except the
2, Run
SETUP.
highlight it, then press Enter. You see the
To
select
This screen displays the size of both the base and extended
memory and whether
see a
calendar for the current month at the bottom right of the
a
math coprocessor
is
installed.
You
also
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
or to
change. Then press PgUp or PgDn to display the available
options.
move the cursor to the parameter you want to
As you move the cursor to each parameter, you
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.
see a
Setting the Date and Time
The real-time clock
date and time-even when the computer
you set the date and time using
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 PgUp or
PgDn to modify the date or time. The time parameter uses
24-hour
clock. For example,
in
your computer continuously tracks the
is
turned off. Once
5
p.m.
SETUP,
you should not need
is
shown
as 17.
to
a
2-4
Running the SETUP
Program
Setting the Diskette Drive(s)
Your system may have only one diskette drive installed or you
may have
offers five possible selections for your diskette drives
0
360KB, 5.25-inch
0
1.2MB, 5.25-inch
0
720KB, 3.5-inch
0
1.44MB, 3.5-inch
0
2.88MB, 3.5-inch
0 Not Installed.
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 does not use the diskette drive controller (for
instance,
Installed for Diskette drive
combination (dual) diskette drive, the top drive
bottom drive is B.
a
second drive of
an
IDE or
a
different size or capacity.
SCSI
drive) in the lower bay, select Not
B.) If you install a
is A
SETUP
(A
and B):
and the
Setting the Hard Disk Drive(s)
The
SETUP
drive(s) installed
drives, the first one
choose the correct setting for both drives. Follow these
guidelines:
0If
second drive that doesn’t use the IDE controller, select
None for Hard disk
program lets you select the type of hard disk
in
your computer. If you have two hard disk
is C
and the second one is D. Be sure to
you have only one hard disk drive, or if you installed
D.
Running
the
SETUP Program
a
2-5
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