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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

. . .

111

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

iv

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

2
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-l
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

vii

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

viii

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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:

0

0

0

0 Customer relations

0

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)

[phone]. (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:

0

An introductory

0

Your own user

0A

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.

[phone] 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

0

Select the drive type number that matches your drive.
“Hard Disk Drive Types” below.

Hard Disk Drive Types

The

following table lists the types of standard hard disk drives
you can use. Check this table and the documentation supplied
with your hard disk to find the correct type number for your
drive. If none of the types listed matches your drive, see

“Defining Your Own Drive Type” on page 2-8

Hard

disk

drive types

See

2-6

Running the SETUP

Program

Hard disk drive types (continued)

*

Actual formatted

size may be

slightly

Running

different than size on drive label

the

SETUP Program

2-7

Defining Your Own Drive Type

If the parameters for your hard disk (listed
documentation) do not match any of the types listed
table above, you can define your own type. Follow these steps:

1.

With the cursor on the drive you are defining, press PgUp
until you

see

type

47.

in

its

in

the

Setting the Primary Display Type

The Primary display
adapter you are using for your primary display.
connected your monitor to the port on the adapter card
installed
installed
the correct adapter type.

2-8

Running the SETUP

in

your computer, select

a

different video card, check the following table for

option lets you define the type of

VGA/PGA/EGA. If

Program

If you

you

Video display type options

* Default

For
video input, try selecting Color
resolution is poor, run

setting

a

composite color monitor, such

SETUP

as a

color television with

80x25. If

the monitor’s

again and select Color

40x25.

If you have two display adapters of different types, select the

setting for the one you want to be your primary display

adapter. The other one is your secondary adapter.

If you install one type of display adapter card and then change
the adapter (from color to monochrome or vice versa), you may

also need to change the setting of
types of cards, set the

DIP

controlling your primary display.
on changing

DIP

switch settings, and see the manual that came

DIP

switch

4. If you

switch to match the adapter

See

Chapter

4

for instructions

have two

with your monitor for additional information.

Running

the

SETUP Program

2-9

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
your processor’s highest speed. The Slow option simulates an

8

MHz processor to provide compatibility with older

application programs.

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

application program that requires the slower speed. Check

your software manual.

You

can also change the speed temporarily by entering

keyboard command.

Chapter

3

for more information.

See

“Changing the Processor

Setting the Booting Sequence

The booting sequence determines the order in which the
computer checks the drives when it looks for the operating
system.

then

C,

For example, if you select A :

the computer

and loads the operating system from that diskette (if present).
If drive A does not contain an operating system diskette, the
computer loads the operating system from drive C. This
default setting because you may sometimes want to boot the
computer from

it

checks drive A for an operating system diskette

a

system diskette in drive

each time

A.

so

your

a

Speed” in

you

turn on

is

the

If you select C :
system from drive C and does not check drive
allows the computer to load the operating system
however you will not be able to boot the computer from
diskette

2-10

in

drive

Running the SETUP

only, the computer loads the operating

A.

Program

A.

This setting

a

little faster;

a

Setting the Diskette Seek Parameter

If you enable

checks for
no diskette drive is connected, you
Disable this option if you want your system to boot when no
diskette drive is connected.

Diskette

a

diskette drive during its power-on diagnostics. If

seek test

see a

diskette drive error.

option,

Using the SETUP Screen Submenus

The

SETUP

change these settings:

0 Shadow ROM options

0 Keyboard options

0 Peripheral options.

To

access the options on these submenus, move the cursor to

Shadow

setup.
submenu options.

Press

to

arrow keys to move the cursor to the option you want to
change. Press PgUp or PgDn to scroll through the available
options.

screen contains three

option, Keyboard setup, or

You

see

a

window to the right of the screen listing the

move the cursor into the window. Then press the

submenus

that allow you to

Peripherals

the system

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 the system

BIOS

into RAM

faster.

so

your system can perform certain operations

Running the SETUP

Program

2-11

The

first

option allows you to shadow your video
additional options allow you to shadow
addresses listed on the screen.
more of these shadow features
option cards that contain
on the card to your system’s RAM. Check the memory map on
page

A-10

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.

You

if,

ROM; you

32KB at

may want to enable one or

for example, you are using

can shadow the memory

BIOS.

the memory

Setting the Peripherals Options

Three

The Peripherals
for the built-in interface ports and disk drive controllers.
may need to change these settings if you install an interface on
an option card. The following table lists the possible settings.

setup option lets you change the settings

You

2-12

Running the SETUP

Program

I/O control options (continued)

Setting the Keyboard Options

There are four options for the keyboard: Test,

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

settings available.

NumLock,

Running the SETUP

Program

2-13

Setting the Password Options

SETUP
password to control who can access your system. A second
password option allows you to set
keyboard and mouse until you enter your system password

lets you enter

a

new password or disable an existing

a

hot key to disable your

Entering a Password

Follow these steps to enter

1.

Select option
menu.

2.

Press PgDn until you

Password state option. The cursor moves to the

Enter password option field.

3.

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

4.

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

again see

enter the same password correctly, you see the message:

3, Set

an

asterisk for each character you type. If you

a

password:

Password options, from the main

see New

Install

displayed for the

and/ or

numbers.

2-14

Correct!

If you enter the password incorrectly, you

Incorrect!

You

must retype the password correctly.

5.

As you exit
When the system reboots, you

Running the SETUP

password

SETUP,

Program

installed

not installed

make sure you save the new settings

see

see

the message:

the password prompt.

Changing or Deleting a Password

If you want to change your password, follow the same steps
to enter

password option, type the new password you want to use.

To

Password state option.

Whenever you delete your password using
you save the new settings

delete

a

new one. When the cursor

a

password, select Not Installed

as

you exit the

is at

the Enter

SETUP,

SETUP

for the

program.

Setting the Keyboard Lock Option

SETUP

keyboard lock function. Once you have set

also define
lock your keyboard and mouse.

password again to unlock the keyboard.

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

1.

provides another level of security for your system

a

password, you can

a

combination of keystrokes (or hot key) that will

You

will have to enter your

On

the password setup screen, move the cursor to the

Hot key state option.

make sure

in

as

the

2.

Press PgDn until you
to the Enter

3.

Enter

a

key you want to press together with
key to lock your keyboard.

4.

As you exit
When you press the hot key you’ve defined, the keyboard
and mouse lock until you enter your password.

'Hot key'

letter or

SETUP,

see New

a

number and press Enter. This identifies the

make sure you save the new settings.

Install.

option field.

Running the SETUP

Ctrl

The cursor moves

and

Alt as

Program

the hot

2-15

Using the System Board Help Function

SETUP
diagram of your system board in addition to the following

information

To
board help, from the main menu. Use the arrow keys to

scroll through the options.

selected option in

screen.

provides

DIP

switch settings

Jumper settings

Identification of connectors

Correct

External cache configurations

Hard disk drive types

System key combinations.

use this help function, select option

a

:

SIMM

a

system board help function that contains

configurations

You

see the help information for the

window at the lower right corner of the

4,

Display system

a

Loading Default SETUP Values

You

can load the default

option

5,

Load default

this option, you

Load

Press

Y,

then Enter to load the default values. If you don’t want
to load the default values, press
another option from the

2-16

Running the SETUP

see

BIOS SETUP default value

SETUP

SETUP

this message:

SETUP

Program

values at any time by selecting

N,

main menu, or exit

value. When you select

(Y/N)?

then Enter. You can select

SETUP.

Saving Your Settings and Exiting SETUP

When you leave
have changed or exit the program without saving any changes.

To

save your settings, follow these steps:

1.

Press

ESC to

2.

Select option

press Enter.

Write to

3.

Press Y and Enter. The system reboots.

4.If

you have just run

Procedures,” below.

To

exit

SETUP

Exit without saving setting. The system reboots with

your original settings.

SETUP,

return to the main

6,

You

CMOS RAM and exit

without saving the settings, select option

you can either save the settings you

SAVE settings

see this message:

SETUP

for the

SETUP

menu.

and

exit, and

(Y/N)?

first

time, see “Post-SETUP

7,

Note

If your computer detects
configuration, you may

to run

SETUP

on the screen to run

when it is rebooting. Follow the instructions

a

see an

SETUP

problem in your

error message and

and correct the problem.

SETUP

a

prompt

You

may also see an error message when your computer

rebooting if you have not installed your operating system on
the hard disk and you did not insert

drive

A. If

you receive this error message, follow the

instructions

in

your operating system manual to install

Running the SETUP

a

system diskette

Program

is

in

it.

2-17

Post-SETUP Procedures

If you have just run SETUP

has not been configured, you now need to install the operating
system on your computer.
for instructions.

After you have installed the operating system, you can install
any software you plan to use, including Windows and any
other programs.
instructions.

The VGA adapter card in your computer comes with special
drivers to enhance the display capabilities
certain applications. Refer to the manual that came with your
video card for more information about these drivers. (If the
video card was installed
purchased it, the drivers may already be installed on your hard
disk.)

Your system also comes with special IDE drivers that allow you
to take advantage of the high-speed local bus hard disk drive
interface. The drivers may already be installed on your system.
They can also be installed from the Utility diskette, following
the instructions at the end of Chapter

See

for the

See

your application program manuals for

in

first

time and your system

your operating system manual

of your

your computer when you

3.

monitor with

2-18

Running the SETUP

Program

Chapter- 3

Using Your Computer

This chapter briefly describes the following operations:

0 Working comfortably

0 Inserting and removing diskettes

0

Stopping

0 Resetting the computer

a

command or program

0 Using

0

0

0

a

password

Using the hot key feature

Changing the processor speed

Installing the local bus IDE drivers.

Working Comfortably

This section provides tips for creating
environment. Following these guidelines for good posture,
work habits, and workstation layout can help you avoid
problems such

as

muscle aches, eyestrain, and fatigue.

a

comfortable work

Using Your Computer 3-1

Sitting at Your Computer

When you use the computer, try to keep your elbows, hips, and
knees bent at approximately
wrists

as

close to horizontal
and thighs should be horizontal and your upper arms and
lower legs should be vertical.) Your feet should rest firmly on
the floor or

An adjustable chair allows you to customize your workstation
for your body
back problems, make sure your chair supports your lower
back. Padded armrests let you rest your arms

a

footrest.

so

you can maintain the right posture.

90

degree angles and keep your

as

possible. (Your hands, forearms,

as

you work.

To

avoid

3-2

Using Your Computer

Work

in a

relaxed, natural, upright position and let the chair

support you. Your elbows should be near your body and level

with or slightly lower than the keyboard

lightly on the keys.

slope of the keyboard should be no more than
not to hit the keys too hard; using too much force creates
tension

surface

device), and be sure to rest your hands occasionally.

in

your hands. Also leave enough room on your work

so

you can freely move the mouse (or other pointing

To

help you keep your wrists straight, the

so

your hands rest

25

Varying Your Posture and Movements

While sitting at the computer, try to vary your posture and
movements. Your seat and backrest should be wide enough

and there should be enough room under your desk

can sit in

Be

perform other tasks. Also take periodic breaks; stand up,

stretch, and move around.

a

variety of positions throughout the day.

sure to occasionally stop working at your computer and

Lighting the Room

degrees. Try

so

that you

While

it is

important to have adequate lighting in your work

area, make sure it is not too bright. When
bright, your eyes get tired by having to continually readjust
between the relative dimness of the screen and the bright

surroundings. It is best to control the amount of daylight that

enters the room and keep bright light sources out of your field

of vision when you are looking at the screen.

a

light source is very

Using Your Computer

3-3

Positioning and Viewing the Monitor

Place the monitor directly in front
length away from
position the monitor
overhead lights do not shine directly on the screen.

When you are sitting
screen should be slightly below eye level
rather than up, at the screen.
can raise
monitor has
position of the screen for comfortable viewing.

it by

it. To

minimize glare and reduce eye fatigue,

so

that sunlight, desk lamps, and

in

front of the monitor, the top of the

placing it (or the computer) on

a

tilt and swivel base, you can use

of you

If your

and sit about an arm’s

so

you look down,

monitor is too low, you

a

stand. If the

it to

adjust the

To

produce an image that
monitor’s brightness and contrast controls. If your screen
flickers, you can minimize
using the brightness and contrast controls or your software.

To

prevent eyestrain, rest your eyes occasionally by closing

them or focusing on

Once you get
more productive than ever!

3-4

Using Your Computer

in

the habit of working comfortably, you’ll be

a

fixed spot

is

clear and easy to look at, adjust the

it by

selecting

in

a

dark background

the distance.

lnserting and Removing Diskettes

To

insert

a

diskette into

the label facing up and the shutter leading into the drive,

shown in the following illustration. Slide the diskette into the
drive until it clicks into place.

shutter

a 3.5-inch

drive, hold the diskette with

release button

as

To

insert

a

diskette into

the label facing up and the

a 5.25-inch

read/

write slot leading into the

drive, hold the diskette with

drive.

When you want to remove

a

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.

Caution

Never remove
while

a

a

diskette or reset or turn off the computer

diskette drive light

is

on.

You

could lose data. Also,

remove all diskettes before you turn off the computer.

Using Your Computer

3-5

Stopping a Command or Program

You

may sometimes need to stop

it is

running.
program command that you want to stop, try one of the
following:

0 Press Pause

0

Hold down the

0

Hold down the

If these methods do not work, you may need to reset the
computer
exit

a

program or stop

the computer erases any data you did not save.

If you

as

described below.

have entered an MS-DOS or application

Ctrl

Ctrl

key and press

key and press Break.

a

command unless you have to, because

a

command or program while

C

Do

not turn off the computer to

Resetting the Computer

Occasionally, you may want to clear the computer’s current
settings or its memory without turning

by resetting the computer.

it

off.

You

can do this

For example, if
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;
when necessary.

Caution

Do

not reset the computer to exit

classify and store new data when you exit them

normal manner. If you reset the computer without properly

exiting

3-6

a

Using Your Computer

an

error occurs and the computer does not

a

program. Some programs

program, you may lose data.

so

reset only

in

the

To

reset the computer, the operating system must be either on

the hard disk or on

MS-DOS, hold down
goes blank for
your operating system.

If resetting the computer does not correct the problem, you
probably need to turn

diskette(s) from the diskette drive(s). Turn off the computer

and wait

system diskette

20

seconds.

a

diskette

Ctrl

a

moment and then the computer should reload

it

If you do

in

drive

in

drive

A. If you

and

Alt and

off and reboot

not have

A.

Then turn on the computer.

press Delete. The screen

it.

Remove any

a

hard disk, insert the

are using

Using

a

Pass word

If you set
program, you must enter it every time you turn on or reset the

computer. Follow these steps to use your password:

1.

2.

3.

If you type the password incorrectly, the computer will beep

and allow you to retype

correctly and press Enter, the computer loads the operating

system and displays the command prompt.

a

system access password when you ran the

If you do

in

drive

Turn on or reset the computer.

Type your password and press Enter

not have

A.

Enter Password:

a

hard disk, insert your system diskette

You

it.

After you type the password

see the following prompt:

Note

If you do not know the correct password,
Problems” in Chapter

6.

see

“Password

SETUP

Using Your Computer 3-7

Using the Hot

Key

Feature

Once you set
from accessing your system by using the hot key feature. This
key combination
temporarily locks your keyboard and mouse
your system without turning

To

use the hot key feature, follow these steps:

1.

Run
Chapter

2.

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.

3.

To

a

password, you can keep unauthorized users

(Ctrl + Alt +

SETUP to

2

resume activity, type your password and press Enter.

set your password and define

for instructions.)

the key of your choice)

so

you can secure

it

off.

a

Changing or Deleting a Password

To

change or delete your password, you must run the
program and follow the instructions for entering
Chapter

2.

a

hot key.

SETUP

password

(See

in

If you forget your password,
Chapter

3-8 Using Your Computer

6.

see

“Password Problems” in

Changing the

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

8

MHz processor to provide compatibility with older

application programs.

When your computer is operating at fast speed, the power light
on the front panel
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.
determine if this

Additionally, 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
key disk-the diskette that contains the copy protection-in the
diskette drive. If you use
change the speed to slow to access the diskette and return
fast speed when you are finished.

Processor Speed

is

capable of running.

is

green. When the computer is operating at

See

is

the case.

a

copy-protected program, you can

Slow

speed simulates

your software manual to

it

an

a

to

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

You

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

0

To

select slow speed, press

0

To

select fast speed, press

Ctrl Alt -.

Ctrl Alt +.

SETUP. See

Using Your Computer

Chapter

on

2

3-9

(Hold down the
then press the

Note

You

can use the commands listed above while you are
running
these commands for another function, you cannot use it to
change the processor speed.
command at the MS-DOS command prompt or change it
through the

Ctrl

key and the

+ or

-key on the numeric keypad.)

a

program. However, if the program uses one of

SETUP

program.

Alt

key simultaneously and

You

can, however, enter the

The speed setting remains
computer, change the speed with
change the speed using

in

effect until you reset the

SETUP.

a

keyboard command, or

3-10 Using Your Computer

Local Bus

These drivers allow you to take advantage of the high-speed
local bus IDE interface on your computer, which provides
faster access to your hard disk drive. The drivers may already
be installed on your system. They can also be installed from the
Utility diskette.

Follow these steps to install the IDE drivers:

1.

2.

3.

4.

After installing the drivers, the system reboots.

IDE

Drivers

Insert the Utility diskette in drive A

From DOS, log onto drive A

Type the following and press Enter:

INSTALL2

Follow the instructions on the screen to install IDE drivers

for DOS

and/ or

Windows on your hard disk.

Note

Although you can use the IDE drivers with any
supplied hard disk, you may not be able to use them with
hard disk drives from other vendors.
the local bus IDE interface, your hard disk drive must
support
the hardware specifications for your drive or contact the
vendor of the drive and request

a 32-bit

data path that utilizes double-word

To

take advantage of

a

product specification.

EPSON-

I/O. See

Using Your Computer 3-11

3-12 Using Your Computer

Chapter- 4

Installing and Removing Options

You

can enhance the performance
optional equipment such
option cards, or

This chapter describes how to install and remove these options,
as

well

as

inside the computer.

you install options or

system operates.

How

to

Use

This chapter explains how to do the following:

0

Remove and replace the computer’s cover

0

Change jumper and

a

microprocessor upgrade.

how to change the jumper and

This Chapter

as

You

may need to change these settings if

if you

want to change the way your

DIP

of your

memory modules,

switch settings on the main board

computer by adding

ISA or VL-Bus

DIP

switch settings

0

Install and remove memory modules

0

Install and remove

0

Remove and replace the option card connector board

0

Install

a

new microprocessor chip

Follow the steps in the
go to the appropriate section for the instructions you need.
When you finish,
to replace the computer’s cover.

an

option card

first

section to remove the cover, then

see

the instructions at the end of this chapter

Installing and Removing Options 4-1

(SIMMs)

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

as

guidelines for installing

Note

Your system also supports up to
memory; however, the system board must be removed from
the computer to install the cache memory chips.
to add cache memory, contact your sales representative,
Authorized EPSON Servicer, or the EPSON Connection for
referral.

Do

not attempt to install cache chips yourself.

256KB of

external cache

If you

want

as

a

4-2

Installing and Removing Options

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

Installing and Removing Options

4-3

Removing the

You

need to remove the computer’s cover to install any of the
options described in this chapter or to install or remove
drive

(as

1.

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

2.

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.

3.If

the monitor is on top of the computer, lift it off and set it to

one side.

4.

Remove the three screws securing the back panel,
below.

Cover

described in Chapter 5). Follow these steps:

as

a

shown

disk

4-4

Installing and Removing Options

5.

From the front of the computer, grasp the sides of the cover
and pull
reaches the front of the computer. Then lift
as

6.

Set

7.

Ground yourself to the computer by touching the metal

it

straight toward you until it stops, just before

shown below.

the cover aside.

it

off at

surface of the back panel.

an

it

angle

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.

Installing and Removing Options 4-5

Changing the

Jumper and DIP

Switch Settings

The main system board

jumpers and

of your system and provide configuration

CMOS ROM.

The jumpers control the following functions:

0

Specify the type of CPU installed

0

Specify the amount of external cache.

The

DIP

0

Select the processor speed

0

Specify the type of CPU installed on your system board

0

Indicate the use of external cache

0

Enable or disable the password

0

Specify

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 options or want to change some functions.

The following tables list the jumpers and
need to change. Note that some of the jumpers on your board

do not get changed.

DIP

switches control the following functions:

a

color or monochrome monitor.

in

your computer has

switches. These devices control the operation

a

number of

information to

DIP

switches you may

your

4-6

Installing and Removing Options

CPU jumper

settings

Jumper Setting

Jl*

*

Factory set according to system CPU

External

Cache

OKB

64KB

128KB

256KB

*

cache jumper

size*

Factory

setting:

Clock speed

Clock speed* Switch 1 Switch

25

MHz OFF OFF

33

MHz

*

Factory set according to processor type

Other

DIP

A

B

settings

J4 J5 J6 J7

A A A A

A A A

B

B B

based on amount of external cache installed, if applicable

DIP switch settings

ON ON

switch settings

Function

Select DX, DX2, DX4, or Pentium

OverDrive

Select SX or SX2

A

CPU

2

CPU

B

B

A

Switch

ON

OFF

A

B

3

Switch

4

5

6**

7

*

Factory

**

Factory

setting

setting

Setting

ON
OFF*

ON*
OFF

ON
OFF

Reserved for future use

based on

whether

Function

Disable password
Enable password

Select
Select

External cache installed
External cache not installed

external cache is installed

Installing

security

security

color

monitor

monochrome

and

Removing Options 4- 7

feature

feature

monitor

Setting the Jumpers

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

1.

Refer to the illustration on page 4-3 to locate the jumpers at
the edge of the system board.

2.A

jumper’s setting
placed on the pins. For three-pin jumpers, the jumper
connects pin
the middle pin (position B),

You

can also set

only one of the end pins.

3.

To

move

a

jumper from one position to the other, use
needle-nose pliers or tweezers to pull
gently move it to the desired position.

is

determined by where the jumper is

1

and the middle pin (position A) or pin

as

shown below.

a

jumper to the off position by placing

it

off

its

pins and

3

and

it

on

Caution

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

4-8 Installing and Removing Options

Setting the

DIP

Switches

If you need to change any of the

these steps:

1.

Locate the
shown on page 4-3. The switches are numbered

7,

and the

2.

Use

a

DIP
time you turn on the computer.

3.

Depending on which
need to run
OFF to enable password security, you then need to enter

your password using

SETUP. See

DIP

switch block at the edge of the system board,

ON

position

pointed instrument, such

switch on or off. The new setting takes effect the next

DIP

SETUP.

Chapter

For example, if you set

Set

2

DIP

switch settings, follow

is

marked on the block.

as

the tip of

switch you change, you may also

Password options in

for instructions.

a

pen, to turn

DIP

1

through

switch

4

a

to

Installing and Removing Options 4-9

Memory Modules (SlMMs)

Your computer comes with
system board.

SIMMs--you

computer up to

There are three

By

installing memory modules-also

can increase the amount of memory in your

40MB.

SIMM

4MB of

sockets on the main system board, and
each can contain one memory module.
with

a

capacity of
possible
other

configuration.

SIMM

4MB or 16MB.

The following table shows the

configurations; do not install memory

SIMM configurations

memory soldered on the

called

You

can install

SIMMs

in

any

*

Standard

Before you install

memory on

SIMMs,

the system board

ensure that they will work properly:

0

Use only

SIMMs

32- or 36-bit, 72-pin,

that operate at an access speed of
(nanoseconds) or faster. Be sure all the
the same speed.

4-10

Installing

and Removing Options

observe the following guidelines to

tin-plated, fast-page mode

70ns

SIMMs

operate at

0

Your computer can use any
industry standards; however, it is best to use
recommended or supplied by EPSON to ensure reliability

and compatibility.

Inserting SlMMs

SIMM

that complies with

SIMMs

Follow these steps to install

1.

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

2.

Remove any option card that may be blocking your access to
the

SIMM

3.

Position the
below. The components on the
outside of the computer.

sockets.

SIMM

SIMMs:

See

page

4-16

over the socket at

SIMM

for instructions.

an

angle,

should face the

SIMM

as

shown

Installing and Removing Options 4-11

4.

Push the

SIMM

slot. Then tilt it upright,
at each end of the
of the socket.

If

it

does not go

out and try again.

into the socket until it is seated firmly

as

shown below, guiding the hole

SIMM

in

over the retaining post at each end

smoothly, do not force it; pull it all the way

in

the

5.

Repeat steps

3

and

4

for the second and third SIMM, if

necessary.

6.

Replace any option card you removed.
instructions.

7.

The next time you turn on your computer, run the
program

so

your computer can update its configuration
information with the new memory.
instructions.

4-12 Installing and Removing Options

See

See

Chapter

page

4-14

SETUP

2

for

for

Removing SlMMs

If you need to remove
different ones, for example), follow the steps below:

1.

Remove the video card and any option cards that may be
blocking your access to the
instructions.

2.

Use your fingers or
the metal tabs that secure the
release the tabs, the
the socket.

SIMMs

a

SIMM

from your computer

SIMM

small screwdriver to carefully release

falls to the side. Remove

sockets.

SIMM at

each end. As you

See

(to

page

install

4-16

it

from

for

3.If

necessary, follow the same procedure to remove the other

SIMMs.

4.

Replace the video card and any option cards you removed,
described on page 4-14.

5.

The next time you turn on your computer, run the
program
configuration.

so

your computer can update its memory

Installing and Removing Options 4-13

as

SETUP

Installing an Option Card

This section explains how to install an option card. Your
computer has four expansion slots: two for
option cards (slots
(slots

2

and 3). The
cards; however, you will not be able to use the high-speed

VESA

interface with an

be occupied by the video card that came with your computer.

Follow these guidelines when deciding which slot to use:

0If

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

0

Although you can install an
four slots, you can only install
Make sure you know what type of card you are installing.

0If

you installed
accommodate only

0

In

order to access the bottom slot, you may have to remove
the VGA adapter card and then reinstall
for instructions on removing

1

and

VESA

ISA

a

SIMMs,

a

4)

and two for

slots can also be used for

card. One of your

display adapter card, make sure any

ISA

a VESA

the bottom slot (slot 1) will

half-length card.

a

card.

S-bit or 16-bit ISA

32-bit VL-Bus

VESA

option card in any of the

card

in

it. See

ISA

slots may

See

slot

2 or 3.

page

cards

option

the

4-16

0If

you are using
monitor, you also need to set the Primary display
option in

SETUP.

SETUP. See

a

monochrome or CGA adapter and

Chapter

Note

Before you install an option card,
any jumper settings or DIP switches on the system board.
For example, if you install
monochrome monitor, you may need to change
switch

5. See

4-14 Installing and Removing Options

page

4-7.

a

video card to use with

2

for instructions on running

see if you

need to change

a

DIP

Follow these steps to install an option card:

1.

If you

are installing

a

card in the option slot for the
you need to remove the metal cover for that slot on the
inside back panel. Remove the retaining screw securing the
metal cover to the computer. (Keep the screw to secure the
option card to the computer.)

first

time,

2.

Slide out the slot cover and set it aside. (Store it
in

case you remove the option card later.)

3.

Unpack the option card and adjust any switches or jumpers

in a

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.

Installing and Removing Options 4-15

safe place

Hold the card along the top corners and guide

4.

connector,

as

shown below.

it

into the

4-16

Once the connectors reach the slot, push the card
(but carefully) to insert
into place. If
it

all the way out and try again.

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

5.

it

does not go

it

fully.

You

should feel the card

in

smoothly, do not force

in firmly

screw.

Installing and Removing Options

it;

fit

pull

Removing an Option

You

may need to remove an option card installed in your
computer to access components on the main system board-to
change the microprocessor, for example.
remove

1.

a

card if you no longer need

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

Card

You

may also want to

it.

Follow these steps:

2.

Set

the card aside with the component side facing up.

When you are ready to
for instructions.

re-install

the option card,

Installing and Removing Options

see

page 4-14

4-17

Removing the Option

You

may want to remove the option card connector board to

access certain components on the main system board, such

the disk drive connectors. Follow these steps:

1.

Remove the video card and any option cards.
instructions above.)

2.

Remove the retaining screw securing the bracket on the

option card connector board to the power supply.

bracket

Card

Connector

Board

(See

as

the

3.

Pull the board straight up and out of

4-18 Installing and Removing Options

its

socket and set it aside

Replacing the Option

If you removed the option card connector board, refer to the
illustration on page

1.

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

2.

Secure the board to the power supply with

Card

4-14 as

Connector

you follow these steps:

its

Board

retaining screw.

Now you can
you removed.

Upgrading the

You

can increase your system’s speed by installing

microprocessor chip: your system supports

DX4, or Pentium OverDrive

You

can purchase upgrade kits from EPSON or buy the
individual components separately. Complete instructions for
installing the processor are provided in the manual that comes

with

it.

the following guidelines:

0

Refer to the illustration on page 4-3 to locate the
microprocessor socket on the system board.
the new processor directly
need to remove the current microprocessor first.
the microprocessor chip, follow the instructions on
page

0

You’ll need to remove any video card or other option cards
that block your access to the microprocessor socket before
you remove the existing processor to install the new chip.
You
installed.

re-install

See

the video card and any option cards

page

4-14

for instructions.

Microprocessor

SX, SX2, DX, DX2,

processors.

Please follow those instructions carefully, along with

You

in

this socket; however, you

4-20.

can replace the card or cards after the new processor is

a

new

can install

To

remove

Installing and Removing Options 4-19

0

When you upgrade an

Pentium-based

setting of

0

You

may need to change DIP switch settings to match the

speed of your new processor.

information.

0

For

SX2, DX, DX2, DX4, or Pentium OverDrive

you need to install

0

After you install the processor and replace the computer’s
cover, run the
update its configuration.

(You

need only run the program and save the

configuration; you do

processor, you need to change the jumper

Jl to

position

SETUP

SX-based

A.

a

heat sink on the chip.

program

See

not need to change any settings.)

processor to

See

page

4-7

so

your computer can

Chapter

2

for instructions.

a DX-

for more

or

processors,

Replacing

Follow these steps to replace the microprocessor chip
computer:

1.

2.

4-20 Installing and Removing Options

the

Microprocessor

Remove any video card or other option cards that may be
blocking your access to the microprocessor socket.
page 4-16.

Use the illustration on page 4-3 to locate the microprocessor
on the system board. The microprocessor chip is inserted

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 rem

as

possible while you install
the processor chip. Handle the microprocessor only by
the edges of its case.

it. Do

not touch the pins on

ain as

in

your

See

stationary

in

3.

Open the
chip from the socket. If the socket has

ZIF

socket by lifting up the

ZIF

handle to release the

a

lever-type handle,
press the handle down and away from the tab; then rotate
the handle to the released position. If the socket has
basket-type handle, rotate the handle over the processor. If
the existing processor has
remove the heat sink before you can open the

4.

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

5.

Remove the replacement chip from its package and inspect

a

heat sink, you may need to

ZIF

the pins. If they are bent, do not install the processor chip.
Contact your vendor for

6.

Position the processor chip over the
notched edge of the chip (marked with

a

replacement.

ZIF

socket, aligning the

a

dot) with pin
the socket. A notch drawn on the system board identifies
pin

1 in

the socket.

a

socket.

1

on

pin 1

Note

If you install the processor chip
you may burn the chip and void your warranty.

Installing and Removing Options 4-21

in

the wrong position,

7.

Make sure the pins
holes

in

the socket. Then gently push the microprocessor

in

the processor chip are directly over the

straight into the socket.

8.

Secure the chip in the socket by pressing the

to the closed position.

ZIF

handle back

9.If
OverDrive

you are installing

processors, you must install

SX2, DX, DX2, DX4, or Pentium

a

heat sink on the
chip. Follow the instructions that came with the heat sink or
processor.

10. If

you are upgrading from

Pentium-based

setting of

DIP

switch settings to match the speed

processor.

11.

Replace your video card and any other option cards you
removed.

processor, you need to change the jumper

Jl to

position

See

the table on page

See

page

4-14

an SX-based

A. You

may also need to change

4-7 for

for instructions.

processor to

of your

new

more information.

a DX-

or

4-22

Installing and Removing Options

Replacing the

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

1.

Facing the front of the computer, position the cover
on its bottom edge slides under the
sides of the computer case,
illustration.

Cover

as

shown

guiderails

in

the following

so

along both

the

lip

2.

Lower the cover and slide it straight back over the computer
until

it

cannot go any farther.

Installing and Removing Options

4-23

3.

Replace the three cover retaining screws,

4.

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.

as

shown below.

Post-installation

After you install or remove options such

or

a

new processor, you must run

computer’s configuration.

You

may also need to add some commands to your

configuration files.

manual that came with your optional equipment for

instructions.

4-24

Installing and Removing Options

Procedures

SETUP to

See

Chapter

See

your operating system manual and the

2

as

memory modules

update the

for instructions.

Chapter- 5

Installing and Removing Drives

The instructions
remove optional drives in your computer.
instructions to install
drives, hard disk drives,
tape drive. Although your drive may look different from the
ones illustrated here, you should be able to install it the same
way.

Some

of the

see

the documentation that came with the drive for more

information.

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

The upper horizontal bay contains the diskette drive that came
with your system. If your system came with only one diskette
drive or
device

a

in

in

this chapter describe how to install and

a

variety of devices, including diskette

a

CD-ROM drive, optical drive, or

steps

in

this chapter may not apply for your drive;

dual diskette drive, you can install

the lower horizontal drive bay.

You

an

can use these

additional

Installing and Removing Drives 5-1

Use the following illustration to help you locate the drive bays
on your system.

back

You

can remove the hard disk drive already installed

vertical drive bay and install

additional hard drive

5-2 Installing and Removing Drives

in

the lower horizontal bay.

a

new one.

You

can also install an

in

the

It is

best to install your computer’s

vertical drive bay. If you add

first

a

second hard disk drive or

diskette drive, use the lower horizontal bay.

How

to

Use

This Chapter

To

install or remove

as

described on page

a

drive, first remove the computer’s cover

4-4.

Then see the table below for

instructions you should follow next in this chapter.

hard disk drive in the

To

Install a

Install a

device in a horizontal drive bay

Remove a diskette drive or

other

drive bay

Remove a hard disk drive from

the vertical bay

hard disk drive

diskette drive or

device from a horizontal

other

See

“Setting the Hard Disk Drive Jumpers”

on

page 5-4

Page

5-16

Page

5-27

Page 5-14

After you install or remove your drive(s), replace the
computer’s cover

“Post-installation

as

described on page

Procedures” on

4-23.

Then see

page 5-33 for additional steps

you may need to perform.

Installing and Removing Drives 5-3

Setting the

Most hard disk drives have jumpers that must be set for the
drive to work properly with the computer. The jumpers tell the
computer whether you are using one hard disk drive or two. If

you purchased your computer with

installed, these jumpers have been set correctly for your system.

Hard Disk

Drive

Jumpers

a

hard disk drive already

If you install

jumpers on both drives to indicate which drive

(primary) drive and which
master drive is the drive on which you’ll install the operating
system that the computer loads into its memory each time you
turn

it

both the master and slave drive, but the operating system must
be on the master drive.

If you install
check the drive’s jumper settings before you install
documentation that came with your drive to set the jumpers,
then follow the

Where

to Go Next

To

install
next section.
drive bay, see “Installing
page 5-16.

a

on.

You

a

a

hard disk drive

To

second hard disk drive, you must set the

is

the

is

the

slave

(secondary) drive. A

can run application programs and store data on

hard disk drive in your computer, be sure to

it. See

instructions in

install

a

this chapter to install the drive.

in

the vertical drive bay, see the

hard disk drive in the lower horizontal

a

Drive in

a

Horizontal

Bay” on

master

the

5-4 Installing and Removing Drives

Installing a Hard

You

should install your computer’s

vertical drive bay. This section describes:

0

Removing the mounting frames from the hard disk drive (if
necessary)

0

Installing the hard disk drive

0 Connecting the cables

Before

you install

jumpers on the drive. For instructions,

Disk in

a

hard disk drive, be sure to check the

the Vertical

Bay

first

hard disk drive in the

in

the vertical drive bay

see

page 5-4.

Removing

Your hard disk drive may have mounting frames attached to it,
as
can install the drive

the Mounting Frames

shown below.

You

need to remove these frames before you

in

the vertical bay.

Installing and Removing Drives 5-5

Follow these steps to remove the mounting frames:

1.

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.

5-6

2.

Then remove the two screws securing each mounting frame
to the drive and remove the frames,

as

shown below.

Installing and Removing Drives

Installing the

To

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

mounting plate

1.

Remove the screw securing the mounting plate to the
horizontal drive bays and set it aside. Then slide the
mounting plate

Hard

in

Disk

the vertical drive bay. Follow these steps:

in

the direction of the arrow, and lift it out.

Installing

and

Removing Drives

5- 7

2.

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
the four holes

in

the drive,

as

shown below.

in

the plate with

bracket

The bracket on the mounting plate should be on the opposite

side of the connector end of the drive.

5-8

3.

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

Installing and Removing Drives

4.

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,

bracket

/

as

shown below.

connectors

The two tabs at the bottom of the mounting plate should be

just above the two slots in the computer case.

Installing and Removing Drives 5-9

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

power supply cable. Follow these steps:

1.

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 5-31
and then return here.

2.

The hard disk drive ribbon cable should be connected to the
main system board. Locate the free connector on the end of
this cable. (If there
horizontal bay, the middle connector is attached to that
drive.)

3.

Notice the small tab

align this tab with the notch in the hard disk drive
connector,

as

Note

When the hard disk drive ribbon cable is positioned
correctly, the red wire on the cable aligns with pin
the drive connector.
the connector on the drive’s circuit board.

is a

hard disk drive

in

the middle of the cable connector;

shown in the following illustration.

To

identify pin

in

1,

look for

the lower

a 1 or 2

1

a

on

at

Installing

and

Removing Drives 5-11

4.

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

in

the

5-12

Installing and Removing Drives

5.

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
the side of the power supply. If so, unfasten the band to

access the cables; you can use any one that

drive requires
the small connector.)

6.

Position the power supply cable connector
corners line up with the notched corners of the power

supply connector on the hard disk drive. Make sure the
holes

fit

firmly

a

small power supply cable connector, use

over all the pins and then push

a

plastic band on

is

free. (If your

so

that its notched

in

the connector

Caution

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

Installing

and

Removing Drives

it

in.

5-13

Removing a Hard

Disk

From the Vertical

Bay

Follow these steps to remove
vertical drive bay:

1.

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

a

hard disk drive from the

as

shown below.

so

you do not bend

5-14 Installing and Removing Drives

2.

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,

as

shown

in

the following illustration, and lift them

out.

3.

Remove the screws securing the mounting plate to the hard

disk drive.
or replace it

4.

Wrap the hard disk drive in its original packing materials

and store

5.

If you

disconnect the hard disk drive ribbon cable from the main
system board and store

You

can store the mounting plate and its screw

in

the computer and secure

it

along with the screws.

removed your computer’s only hard disk drive,

it as

well.

Installing

it

with the screw.

and

Removing Drives

5-15

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

This section describes how to install
Although the illustrations show
the lower bay, you can use these instructions to install
in

the upper bay. You’ll find steps for the following procedures:

0

0 Installing the drive

0 Connecting the cables.

If you are installing your computer’s

best to use the vertical drive bay

Drive

Attaching the mounting frames to
necessary)

in a Horizontal

a

a

diskette or hard disk drive

as

described on page 5-5.

Bay

drive in

a

first

a

hard disk drive (if

hard disk drive, it is

Note

Before

you install

jumpers on the drive. For instructions,

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

a

hard disk drive, be sure to check the

see

page 5-4.

horizontal bay.

in

a

drive

in a

5-16

0If

you are installing

Drive” on

Installing and Removing Drives

page 5-18.

a

diskette drive, skip to “Installing the

0If

you install

factor,

it

horizontal bay. Follow the steps

0If

you are installing

mounting frames on it, see if it also has

and metal grounding plate attached to
on page 5-6 to remove the guiderail and grounding plate.
Then go to “Installing the Drive” on page 5-18.

a

hard disk drive that has

must have mounting frames to

in

the next section.

a

hard disk drive that already has

a 3.5-inch

fit

properly

a

plastic guiderail

it. If

so, follow step

form

in

the

1

Attaching

To

attach mounting frames to

steps:

1.

Locate the two mounting frames and the screws that came

with the drive.

2.

As shown below, place

drive and align it
approximately in the middle of the oval holes
Then secure the mounting frame to the drive with the two
screws.

Mounting

Frames

a

so

that the holes

mounting frame

to a

mounting frame on one side of the

Hard

Disk

a

hard disk drive, follow these

in

the drive are

in

the frame.

Installing

and

Removing Drives 5-17

3.

Repeat step

2 to

the drive.

Installing the Drive

attach

a

mounting frame to the other side of

Follow these steps to install the drive in

1.

Locate the two metal guiderails and screws that came with

a

horizontal drive bay:

the computer.

2.

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

near the end of the drive opposite the connector.

mounting frames

brackei

guiderail

5-18 Installing and Removing Drives

3.

If you

are installing

retaining screws securing the metal cover to the front of the

computer and remove the cover. Store
save the screws to use later in these steps.

a

drive in the lower bay, remove the two

it in a

safe place and

4.If

you are installing

the diskette release latch

are installing

3.5-inch

button(s) are on the right and the drive light

If you

are installing

component side faces down, and skip to step

a 3.5-inch

dual drive, hold it

a 5.25-inch

is

diskette drive or

a

hard disk drive, hold it

diskette drive, hold it

above the diskette slot. If you

so

that the diskette release

Installing

and

a 5.25-inch/

is on

the left.

so

that the

7.

Removing Drives

so

that

5-19

5.

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

below. Secure the

guiderails to

as

far

as it

will go,

as

the computer case with the

shown

two retaining screws.

1

notch

h

5-20

guiderail

Installing and Removing Drives

6.

If you are installing
need to remove the faceplate on the computer’s front panel
because it covers this bay. Turn the computer cover upside

down and locate the faceplate. Remove the screws securing
the faceplate to the inside of the cover and remove the
faceplate,

as

shown

a

diskette drive in the lower bay, you

in

the following illustration.

Store the faceplate and screws
to install
on page

it

again later. Then go to “Connecting the Cables”

5-22.

Installing

in a

safe place; you may want

and

Removing Drives

5-21