Epson IM-515 User's Manual

Intelligent POS Terminal

IM-515

User’s Manual

400876501

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Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by the purchasers or third parties as a result of accid ent, mis use, or abuse of this prod uct or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with Seiko Epson Corporation’s operating and maintenance instructions.

Seiko Epson Corporation shall not be liable again st any damage s or problems arising from the use of any options or any cons umable pr oducts other than those desig nated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by Seiko Epson Corporation.

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and ESC/POS® are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.

Pentium,® and MMX™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel

Corporation.

AMD

K6 is a trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.

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FCC CLASS A

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interferenc e, in wh ich case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded interface cable to this product will invalidate the FCC Verification of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment.

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.

FOR CANADIAN USERS

This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est con forme à la nor me NM B-00 3 du Cana da .

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DECLARATION of CONFORMITY for CE MARKING

Product Name POS COMPUTER Type Name M132B Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s)

Directive 89/336/EEC

EN 55022 (1986/ 1994 2nd) class B EN 50082-1 (1992) IEC 801-2 level 2 IEC 801-3 level 2 IEC 801-4 level 2

Product Name AC Adapter Type Name M131A Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s)

Directive 89/336/EEC

EN 55022 (1986/ 1994 2nd) class B EN 50082-1 (1992) EN 61000-3-2 (19 95 ) EN 61000-3-3 (19 95 ) EN 50082-1 (1992) IEC 801-2 level 2 IEC 801-3 level 2 IEC 801-4 level 2

Directive 73/23/EEC Safety: EN 60950 Rev. 3

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Introduction

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Power On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Part Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Handling Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Usage and Storage Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chapter 1

General Setup Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Step 1 - Installing Internal Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Step 2 - Jumper/DIP Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Step 3 - Connecting the TM Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Step 4 - Connecting Your Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Step 5 - Connecting the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

Step 6 - Attaching the Back Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Step 7 - Setting the BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Step 8 - Setting the Drawer Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Step 9 - Installing your OS or Application software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Step 10 - Charging the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10

Chapter 2

Removing the Transportation Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Removing the IM Module from the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Installing a CPU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Installing or Removing a SIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Installing a Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Installing a Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11

Installing a PCI/ISA Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Installing a PCMCIA Expansion Module (PC Card Slot) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Setting Jumpers/DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

Main Board Jumper/DIP Switch Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Interconnection board jumper settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28

Set Up Guidelines

Component Installation

Chapter 3

Using BIOS Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Starting BIOS Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Setup Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

In Case of Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Standard CMOS Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

BIOS Features Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Integrated Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

Supervisor/User Password Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Using Device Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Device Diagnostics Utility Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Starting Device Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Device Diagnostics Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Using the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

Running Device Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

Initializing Device Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

Leaving Device Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

Using the System Utilities

Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E

Error Messages

Power Management

Loop Back Connectors

Specifications

EPSON Sales Subsidiaries

Safety Precautions

This section prese nts important safety information. Rea d this section carefully.

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Notes and precautions in this manual are identified by their lev el of importance, as defined below.

WARNING

Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid serious bodily injury.

Caution

Cautions must be observed to avoid minor injury to yourself, damage to your equipment, or loss of data.

Note:

Notes have important information and useful tips on the operation of your equipment.

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Safety Precautions

WARNING

Unplug the power cord from the power outlet immediately if the product produces smoke, a strange odor, or unusual noise. The IM-515 power switch may not work in such a case, since it is controll ed by software. Also , place the power su pply where you can unplug the power cord in such an event. Continued use may lead to fire or electric shock. After unplugging the power cord, contact your dealer or an EPSON the product yourself. Improper repair work can be dangerous.

Never disassemble or modify th e pr uduct. Tampe ring wi th thi s product may result in injury, fire, or electric shock.

Be sure to use the enclosed power supply. Connection to an improper power supply may cause fire or shock.

Never insert or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Doing so may result in severe shock.

service center for advice. Never attempt to repair

Do not allow foreig n matter to fall into the product. Penetration of foreign objects may lead to fire or shock.

If water or other liquid spills into the product, unplug the power cord immediately, and then cont act your dealer or an EPSON service center for advice. Continued use may lead to fire or shock.

Do not place multiple loads on the power outl et (w all out let ). Overloading the outlet may lead to f ire. Al ways supply power directly from a standard domestic power outlet.

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WARNING (continued)

Handle the power cord with care. Improper handling may lead to fire or shock. Also note the following:

Do not modify or attempt to repair the cord. Do not place any object on top of the cord. Avoid excessive bending, twisting, and pulling. Do not place cord near heating equipment. Check that the plug is clean before plugging it in. Be sure to push the prongs all the way in. If the cord becomes damaged, obtain a replacement

from your dealer or an EPSON service center.

Be sure your power cord meets the relevant safety standards and includes a power-system ground terminal (PE terminal).

Do not connect the power supply to any equipment, except the IM-515, EPSON TM-H5000/H5000II series printer, and EPSON TM-U950 series printer. Improper usage may lead to equipment damage, fire, or shock.

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Caution

Cables for internal devices and peripheral devices must be connected properly according to this manual. Improper connection may lead to equipment damage, fire, or shock.

Be sure to set this equipment on a firm, stable, horizontal surface. The product may break or cause injury if it falls.

Do not use in locations subject to high humidity or dust levels. Excessive humidity and dust may ca use equi pment damage, fire, or shock.

Do not place heavy objects on top of the product. Never stand or lean on the product . Equipment may f all or coll apse, causing breakage and possible in jury.

Do not drop, bump, or otherwise subject to strong vibration or impact.

Do not block the openings on t he product. They a re provided for the ventilation necessary to ensure reliable operation and protection from overheating.

Never clean the product with thinner, benzene, alcohol, or other such solvent.

To ensure safety, pl ease un pl ug th is pro duct pr io r to l eav ing i t unused for an extended period.

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Introduction

The IM-515 is an intelligent terminal for the point of sale (POS) environment. The IM-515 offers the following features:

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PC/AT® compatible.

IBM

Intel Penti um available.

512KB cache (pipelined burst) memory is supported.

Plug & Play BIOS function is supported.

Power Management based on APM (Advanced Power Management) Ver. 1.2.

Detection and alarm functions for power voltage, temper at ure, and fan rotation are supported.

Four serial interfaces with FIFO and one parallel interface.

5 V or 12 V can be supplied to each serial port.

One 2.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) and one 3.5-inch floppy disk drive (FDD) can be installed int er nally.

Three PCI expansion slots.

One ISA expansion slot.

, MMX Pentium, or AMD-K6® processor is

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Two USB ports.

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Two exclusive expansion slots.

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32KB NVRAM for POS.

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Flash ROM that can update the BIOS for the system ROM.

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Uniform design with EPSON

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No tools required for docking with the TM series.

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Small footprint.

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A maximum of four optional PCMCIA card slots can be

TM series printers.

installed.

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Built-in device diagnostics ut ility.

Options

The base model provided for the IM-515 lets you build an optimized system by selecting the options described below:

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CPU

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SIMM

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3.5-inch floppy disk drive

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2.5-inch hard disk drive

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PCMCIA expansion module

Please contact your dealer for more detailed information.

Note:

A video board and an interface cable are not provided as an option. Please obtain an appropriate video board and interface cable.

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Unpacking

When you unpack the IM-515, make sure you have these items:

Main unit

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IM-515

Accessories

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Power supply (*)

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CPU cooling fan

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Back cover

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Keys (2 pieces)

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FDD ribbon cable

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FDD power cable

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Screws for an FDD (2 pieces)

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Screws for an HDD (4 pieces)

(*) Note that the package does not include a power cord for the power supply.

Please obtain an appropriate power cord before using the IM-515.

If any of these items is damaged or missing, please contact your dealer for assistance.

After unpacking, save the packing materials so that you can reuse them for future transport.

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Power On and Off

Power on

Off

Press once

Power off

1. Check if the power LED is off.

2. Press the power switch once.

3. The power LED goes on.

Lit or flashing

Press and hold down

more than 4 seconds (*)

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1. Check if the power LED is lit or flashing.

2. Press and hold down the power switch more than 4 seconds (*).

3. The power LED goes off.

(*) Depending on the power managem ent settings in BIOS setup,

the IM-515 may remain on if the button has been pressed less than 4 seconds.

Part Names and Functions

The following illustration is a front view of the IM-515.

Power LED

HDD LED

FDD LED

Reset switch

Key lock

Front cover

Power switch

Part names and functions (front view)

Part name Function

The Power LED indicates power on /o ff and the po wer management mode.

Power LED (Green)

Power switch

Reset switch

Lit: Power is on (working mode or doze mode) Flashing in 2 Hz: standby mode Flashing in 1 Hz: suspend mode Off: Power is off (soft off mode)

(See Appendix B for information ab ou t power management.) Push-type switch to power the IM-515 on or off. This switch also

functions to change the power management mode. Power on: Push once when IM-515 is off. Power off: Push and hold down more than 4 seconds (*) when

power is on.

(*) Depending on the setting of th e BIOS se tup, the

IM-515 may not be turned off if it is pressed less than 4 seconds.

See Appendix B for information about power management. Push-type switch to reset the IM-515; accessib le usin g a point ed

object like a ball-point pen.

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Part names and functions (front view)

Part name Function

Front cover and key lock

HDD LED (Green)

FDD LED

The key lock secures the front panel, making the flop py disk drive inaccessble and securing the cover set.

The HDD LED in dica tes acc essi ng of th e har d di sk dr ive ( when a hard drive is insta lle d) .

The FDD LED indicates accessing of the floppy disk drive (when a floppy disk drive is installed). The FDD LED is atta ched to the floppy disk driv e.

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The following illustration is a rear view of the IM-515.

TM printer power cable

IM-515 power cable

Power supply

Back cover

Part names and functions (rear view)

Part name Function

These are guides for the TM printer to position it in the correct

TM printer position fittings

Back cover

Power supply

TM printer power cable (DC)

IM-515 power cable (DC)

Hole for a lock chain

location. You can remove the fitting s whe n they are n ot necessary by removing the securing screw. These fittings are only for positioning and not for mounting the TM printer. Be careful not to let the TM pr inter drop when moving the unit.

The back cover hides cables connected to the rear panel. When attached to the IM-515, it can also cover cables to the TM printer.

This is an exclusive power supply designed for the IM-515. Note that this power supply does not have an on/off switch. Place the power supply where you can easily unplug the power cord in case of a problem.

This is the power cable for the TM printer.

This is the power cable for the IM-515.

The chassis has a hole for a lock chain

TM printer position fittings

A hole for a lock chain

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The illustration below is the view when the IM module is removed from the cover.

Cover

IM module

Transportation screw

Plate lock

Part names and functions (when the IM module is removed)

Part Function

The IM module is a control unit without the cover. Before you

IM module

Plate lock and cover

Transporta tion screw

can install internal components or change DIP switch or jumper settings, you need to remove the cover from the IM module.

The plate lock prevents the inside of the unit from falling when it is moved because of the unit’s sliding structure. This hook can be opened or cl osed easily, and it also is used as a knob to remove an internal module. The hook is locked automatical ly when the internal module is inserted.

The IM module is secured to the cover during shipping by a transportation screw.

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The following illustration shows the major components in the IM module.

Interconnection

board

Hard disk drive (under floppy disk drive)

Floppy disk drive

Part name and functions (major components)

Part name Function

Main board Main board of the IM-515. CPU socket

(Socket 7)

SIMM sockets

Hard disk drive

Floppy disk drive

Interconnection board

CPU socket. See Appendix D for the supported CPUs. The CPU cooling fan shou ld be attached after in stalling a CPU.

Two SIMM sockets are provided. See Appendix D for details on the SIMMs.

One mount is available for a 2.5-inch hard di sk dri ve (19 mm or 0.75” maximum) with an IDE/EIDE contro ller conforming to MCC standards.

One mount is available for a 3.5-inc h floppy disk drive with 720KB/1.44MB storage capacity.

The interconnection board contains the jumpers to set COM port functions.

SIMM sockets

CPU socket (Socket 7)

Main board

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The illustration below is the rear panel of the IM-515.

LPT1

COM1

Frame ground

DC IN

COM2

PCI slot

ISA slot

Transportation screw storage hole

COM3

Keyboard/Mouse

Part name and functions (rear panel)

Part name Function

COM1 to 4, LPT1, USB1 and 2 keyboard/mouse connectors

DC IN connector

PCI, ISA, and exclusive expansion slots

Frame ground screw

Transportation screw storage hole

Interface connectors. Each interface connector has an icon based on the PC97 standard by Microsoft Corporation. See Appendix D for details on the interfaces.

DC power IN connector. The power supply DC cable is connected here.

Expansion slots . See Appendix D for details .

If your interface cable needs a frame ground, use this screw.

The IM module is secured by the transportation screw on the bottom of the unit to prevent damage by vibration. The removed screw can be attached in this hole to prevent it from becoming lost.

PCI slot

USB1

COM4

USB2

PCI slot

Exclusive slot

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Handling Guidelines

Observe these guidelines for proper usage:

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Make sure you re ad the safety pre ca utions in this manual before you use the IM-515.

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Make sure the total power requirements of all devices receiv ing power from the IM-515 does not exceed the IM-515 power limitations. See Appendix D for details.

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When you transport the IM-5 15 i n i ts ship pi ng container, make sure you replace the transportation screw.

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Do not block any slots or openings on the IM-515. These are provided for the ventilation necessary to ensure reliable operation and protection from overheating.

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TM printer position fittings are only for positioning and not for mounting the TM printer. Be careful not to let the TM printer drop when moving the unit.

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Never hold the IM-515 by the back cover. This cover cannot support the weight of the unit, so it may fall onto the floor.

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Except when installing the PC card, always use the PC card cover (*) to protect it from static electricity.

(*) If you have the optional OI-B05, close the front cover of the IM-515. If you have the optional OI-B06, attach the PCMCIA slot cover enclosed with the OI-B06 package. See page 2-17 for details on the PCMCIA slot cover.

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When you move the IM-515, make sure the IM module is secured by the plate lock. The module could fall fr om t he cov er if it isn’t secured.

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Make sure any device connected to the AC outlet of the power supply does not consume more than 200 VA.

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Do not connect to electri cal outl ets that are cl ose to devices that generate voltage fluctuations or electrical noise. In particular, stay clear of devices that use large electric motors.

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Do not place the side of the power supply connecting the power cord or DC cables down.

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Always connect the DC cables before plugging the power cord into the wall outlet.

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Be sure to push the end of the power cord all the way into the AC inlet. The fitting on the cord should make contact with the back of the inlet.

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When disconnecting power, always unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before disconnecting the DC cables.

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When disconnecting a DC cable, hold it firmly at the connector area. Do not tug on the cord itself.

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To clean the unit, wipe with a dry or slightly moistened (and firmly wrung) cloth. Never clean the unit while it is plugged into the wall outlet.

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Never attempt to stretch the cords to make a connection. The power cord and DC cables must have adequate slack at all times during use.

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Never allow the power supply to hang from the power cord or DC cables.

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Usage and Storage Environment

Keep away from the following:

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Direct sunlight

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High temperature and humidity

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Extreme changes in temperature or humidity

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Heating and cooling equipment

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Volatile materials

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High levels of dust

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Locations where it might become wet

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Fire

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Vibration and impact.

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About This Manual

❏ Chapter 1 ❏ Chapter 2

jumpers, and installing component devices into the IM-515.

❏ Chapter 3 ❏ Appendix A to Appendix E

management functions, loop back connector information, specifications, and list of the EPSON sales subsidiaries and their addresses.

contains guidelines on setting up the IM-515.

contains information on setting t he DIP switches and

contains information on using system utilities.

contain error messages, power

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Chapter 1

Set Up Guidelines

The IM-515 is designed so it can use various combinations of components or peripherals. Therefore, the setup procedure depends on your system configuration. This chapter explains the essential information for setting up your IM-515 system.

General Setup Procedure

The following table shows you the ge neral procedur e for setting u p the IM-515. Follow this procedure for whatever you install. Detailed descriptions for each items follow this section.

General Setup Procedure

Step # Set up items

Step 1 Install internal components Step 2 Set jumpers and DIP switches Step 3 Connect the TM printer Step 4 Connect your peripherals Step 5 Connect the power supply Step 6 Attach the back cover Step 7 Set the system configuration using BIOS setup Step 8 Set the supervisor password Step 9 Install your OS (operating system) or application software Step 10 Charge the battery

Set Up Guidelines 1-1

Precautions

If you open the cover of the IM-515, observe these precautions:

Caution

Components on the internal boards in the IM-515 can get hot. Turn off the IM-515, and wait at least 10 minutes for components to cool before you remove the cover.

To prevent damage, make sure you turn off the IM-515 and disconnect the power supply. You must disconnect the power supply because the electrical current is flowing in some parts of the circuit even when t he power is turned off.

To prevent damage, make sure you disconnect any peripheral devices.

To avoid generating static electricity and damaging the components, ground yourself by touching a grounded met al surface before you touch any component.

To avoid contamination, do not touch the connectors on the components.

Step 1 - Installing Internal Components

If you want to install internal components in the IM-515, you need to remove the transportation screw and the cover first. Check the table below to see where these procedures are described; then follow the instructions on that page.

Work See page

Removing the transportation screw 2-1 Removing the IM module from the cover 2-2

1-2 Set Up Guidelines

Once you remove the cover from the IM module, turn to the appropriate sections in Chapter 2 and follow the instructions for installing the component.

Work See page

Installing a CPU an d a C PU co o lin g fa n 2-3 Installing a SIMM 2-6 Installing a hard disk drive 2-8 Installing a floppy di sk driv e 2-11 Installing a PCI/ISA card 2-14 Installing a PCMC IA expa ns i on mod ule 2-16

When you have the components installed, go to next section.

Step 2 - Jumper/DIP Switch Settings

If you installed a CPU, you need to set the jumpers and DIP switches. If you want to provide +5 V or +12 V power to COM1 to COM4, you also need to set the jumpers.

Check the table below to see wher e these p rocedures are described; then follow the instructions on that page.

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If you have installed a CPU

If you plan to provide +5 V or +12 V to COM1 to COM4

Set JP3 and DIP SW1 on th e main board

Set JP1 on the interconnection board

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2-28

When you have finished, reattach the IM module to the cover.

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Step 3 - Connecting the TM Printer

The following TM printers can be connected to the IM-515:

❏

EPSON TM-H5000/H5000II series

❏

EPSON TM-U950 series

To set up the TM printer itself, see the operator’s manual for the TM printer.

Follow these steps to connect the TM printer:

Note:

You need an appropriate interface cable. The interface cable is not enclosed in your IM-515 package.

1. Set the TM printer on the IM-515 so that the printer hooks fit into the hol lows in the TM printer.

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2. Connect the interface cable to the TM printer, referring to the operator’s manual for the TM printer.

TM printer

Interface cable

Power supply

Hollow in the printer

DC cable for the TM printer

Printer hooks

3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to the IM-515.

4. Connect the DC cable of the power supply to the TM printer.

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Step 4 - Connecting Your Peripherals

You can connect various peripherals to the IM module using the connectors on the back panel.

Caution

See Appendix D for power limitations for any device that draws its power from the IM-515.

Keyboard/Mouse

PCI slot

LPT1

DC IN

USB1

COM1

COM2

PCI slot

ISA slot

COM3

Exclusive slot

USB2

PCI slot

COM4

Note:

For some peripherals, you may need to change the jumper settings. See page 2-28 for more information.

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Step 5 - Connecting the Power Supply

Follow these steps to connect the power supply:

1. Make sure you read the safety precautions in this manual.

2. Connect the DC cable connector (rectangular connector) for the power supply to the DC IN connector on the IM-515. Push the connector in as far as it will go.

DC cable connector

Power supply

3. Connect the power cord to the power supply.

Note:

Note that the package does not include a power cord for the power supply. Please obtain an appropriate power cord before using the IM-515.

4. Insert the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet.

See Appendix D for additional information on the power supply.

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Step 6 - Attaching the Back Cover

Follow the procedures below to attach the back cover:

1. Remove the tape securing the spacers on both sides of the back cover.

2. Move spacers in the direction indicated by arrow (1).

3. Insert the tab on one side of the cover first; then push the tab on the other side into place.

4. Move the spacers in the direction indicated by arrow (2).

Back cover

Tab

Spacer

Caution

Never lift the IM-515 by the back cover. This cover cannot support the weight of the IM-515, so it could drop.

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Step 7 - Setting the BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS setup utility defines how the system is configured. The number of items you need to set depends how you configure the system. This section explains the essential settings for configuring the IM-515.

The first time you setup the IM-515 system, you need to run this program to set the correct date and time. If you installed a floppy disk drive or SIMM, you may need to use this program. If you do not use a floppy or hard disk drive, you also need to run this program.

To start the BIOS setup, turn to page 3-1; then follow the instructions on that page .

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Starting the BIOS setup 3-1

Check the table below to see wher e these p rocedures are described; then follow the instructions on that page.

Work You need to See page

First time s e t up of the IM-515

Installing a floppy di sk drive

Not using a floppy disk drive

Installing a SIMM

If you do not have a h ard disk drive

Set the date and time using the STANDARD CMOS SETUP menu

Set the correct type using the STANDARD CMOS SETUP menu

Set Drive A to “None” in the STANDARD CMOS SETUP menu, and set the O nboard FDC Controller to "Disabled" in the INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS menu

Change setting, if you want to use parity SIMMs. Use BIOS FEATURES SETUP menu

Set HARD DISKS to "None" in the STANDARD CMOS SETUP menu, and set the On-chip Primary IDE to "Disa bled" in the INTEGRA TED PERIPHERALS menu.

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3-6

3-6 3-15

3-8

3-6 3-14

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Step 8 - Setting the Drawer Password

When a cash drawer is connected to the TM printer , you need to set the drawer password. If the password is not set, anyone can open the drawer using the IM-515’s device diagnostics utility.

Turn to page 3-26; then follow the instructions on that page.

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Defining a drawer password 3-26

Step 9 - Installing your OS or Application software

If you install a n OS (operating system) and application software onto the IM-515, perform it in this step.

Step 10 - Charging the Batteries

The IM-515 contains a rechargeable Vanadium-Lithium battery that backs up the real-time clock, CMOS RAM data, and NVRAM data. The battery is not charged fully at the factory. You need to charge the battery before you use the IM-515 for the first time. If you have not used the IM-515 for a long time, you also need to charge the battery.

The battery is being charged when the IM-515 is being turned on. Use the following time table for charging.

Item Description

Time for full charge 40 hours or more Backup time 30 days or more (wit h full ch a r ge )

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Chapter 2

Component Installation

This chapter explains how to install components into the IM-515. The chapter also describes jumper and DIP switch functions.

Removing the Transportation Screw

The IM module is secured to the cover during shipping by a transportati on screw. Follow t hese steps to rem ove this screw:

1. Turn the IM-515 over so the bottom of the unit faces up; then locate the tra nsportation screw.

2. Use a #2 Phillips screwdri ver to turn the screw counterclockwise and remove it.

Transportation screw

3. Locate the storage hole on the back panel of the IM-515.

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4. Screw the transportation screw into the storage hole in the ba ck panel.

Storage hole

Caution

When you transport th e IM-515 in its shippi ng con taine r, make sure you replace the transportation screw to the bottom of the IM-515.

Removing the IM Module from the Cover

Before you can install or remove any components from the IM module or change jumper/DIP switch settings, you ne ed to remove the IM module from the cover. Follow these steps:

1. Make sure the transportati on screw ha s been remove d. (See the previous section.)

2. Open the front panel. If it is locked, use the key provided to open the lock.

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3. Set the tab on the plate lock to module out, as shown below:

Tab on the plate lock

When you are ready to replace the IM module in the cover, slide it in until it is all the way in the cover. Close the front panel, and if necessary, use the key to lock it.

UNLOCK

and pull the IM

Installing a CPU

The IM module contains a 321-pin ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) Socket 7. The following CPU types can be installed in it:

❏

Intel Pentium P54C (75 MHz to 200 MHz)

❏

Intel MMX Pentium P55C (166 MHz to 233 MHz)

❏

AMD K6-PR166(166MHz) to PR200(200 MHz)

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Caution

To avoid generating static electr icity and damaging th e CPU, ground yourself by touching a grounded metal surface before you touch the CPU.

Do not touch CPU pins with your fingers. Make sure you install the enclosed CPU cooling fan onto the

CPU to prevent the CPU from overheating.

Follow these steps to install the CPU:

1. Make sure you have the CPU cooling fan enclosed in the IM-515 package.

2. Lift the release lever of the Socket 7.

3. Insert the CPU in the Socket 7 in the correct orientation, as shown in the illustration, using the notched corner of the CPU. The notch should point toward the end of the lever. The CPU will fit in only one orientation.

Lever

4. Push down t he release lever and lock it.

5. Remove the piece of paper from the rubber sheet attached to the bottom surface of the CPU cooli ng fan. The r ubber sheet is a heat sink and must not be removed.

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Notch

6. Hold the CPU cooling fan in the direction shown below.

CPU cooling fan

7. Hook the hole in the fan’s clip into the notch in the Socket 7.

Hole in fan’s clip

8. Place the CPU cooling fan on the CPU surface.

9. Push down the opposite side of fan’s clip and hook it. Make sure the clip is inserted as shown below; otherwise unclip it and try again.

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10. Connect the fan cable to connector CN7. Arrange the cable so cable wires do not touch the fins of either the CPU cooling fan or case fan of the IM-515.

CN7

Note:

You must set jumpers and DIP switches for the CPU you installed.

Installing or Removing a SIMM

The main board supports two 72-pin, 32-bit SIMMs (Single Inline Memory Modules) of 4, 8, 16, 32, or 64MB for a memory size between 4MB and 128MB. SIMMs can be either 60ns or 70ns Fast Page Mode (FPM), or Enhanced Data Out (EDO). The system allows installation of a single SIMM. However, it is recommended that you use SIMMs in pairs, both of the same type and capacity.

Caution

To avoid generating static electricity and damaging the SIMMs, ground yourself by touching a grounded metal surface before you touch a SIMM.

To avoid contamination, do not touch the connectors on the SIMM.

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Note:

ECC can be supported in the following conditions:

• Use a pair of parity SIMMs.

• Use the BIOS setup and set the Memory Parity/ECC check to “Enabled” in the BIOS Features Setup menu.

Make sure the SIMMs are the same type and capacity.

Follow these steps to install or remove the SIMMs:

1. Install a SIMM into the inner SIMM socket first. Position the SIMM at a 45 degree angle over the socket. Make sure t he notch on the SIMM points toward the CPU, as shown below.

Notch

2. Push the SIMM into the socket until it is seated firmly.

3. Tilt the SIMM until it is upright, guiding the hole at each end of the SIMM over the retaining post at each end of the SIMM socket. If it does not go in smoothly, do not force it; pull it all the way out and try again. Make sure the SIMM is properly installed and locked by the tabs on both sides of the socket.

Component Installation 2-7

4. Install another SIMM using the procedure above.

5. To remove the SIMM, use your fingers or a small screwdriver to carefully pull away the metal tabs that secure the SIMM at each end. The SIMM falls to the side. Lift it out of the socket. Make sure you store the SIMM in an anti-static bag.

Note:

To use parity SIMMs, you need to enable the "Memory Parity/ECC Check" setting in BIOS setup.

Installing a Hard Disk Drive

You can install a 2.5-inch hard disk drive [19 mm (0.74 inch) high] in the IM module.

Caution

Handle the hard disk drive gently. Small shocks or vibrati ons could damage the drive.

To avoid contamination, do not touch drive connectors.

Follow these steps to install the hard disk drive:

1. Make sure you have the four cup head screws enclosed in the IM-515 package.

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2. Remove the screw fastening the hard disk mounting bracket, and pull it out as shown below.

Screw

Hard disk mounting bracket

3. Attach the hard disk drive onto the mounting bracket, by sliding the hard disk drive as shown below and fixing it with the four cup head screws enclosed in the IM-515. The tightening torque for all fo ur screws must not exceed 29. 4 cN·m (3 kgf·cm).

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4. Slide the drive assembly into the chassis so that the notches along the bottom of the drive assembly are under the chassis tabs.

Chassis tabs

5. Push the drive assembly in gently until you feel the connector fit into place.

6. Secure the mounting bracket to the IM module with the screw you removed in step 2, as shown below.

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Screw

Installing a Floppy Disk Drive

You can install a 3.5-inch floppy disk drive in the IM module.

Follow these steps to install the floppy disk drive:

1. Make sure you have the FDD lock plate, FDD ribbon cable, FDD power cable, and the two binding head screws enclosed in the IM-515 package.

2. Remove the floppy disk drive slot cover at the front of the IM module. Remove the screw securing the slot cover to the chassis; then lift the slot cover out. Store the slot cover and screw in case you remove the floppy disk drive later.

3. Remove a spacer and a screw attached to the IM module chassis.

Screw

Spacer

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4. Secure the spacer and FDD lock plate to the bottom of the floppy disk drive with the screw you removed in the step above. Make sure you attach the FDD lock plate in the correct direction. The bent part should fit as shown below

Screw

Bent part

Spacer

FDD lock plate

Bottom of drive

5. Mount the floppy disk drive assembly onto the IM module chassis. Then push the drive assembly toward the front face to meet two screw holes in the floppy disk drive and the IM module chassis.

Push the drive

CN18

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Screws

CN9

6. Secure the floppy disk drive assembly with the two binding head screws enclosed in the IM-515 package. See the illustration i n step 5.

7. Connect the FDD cables as described in the steps below:

1. Connect the one end of the FDD ribbon cable to connector

CN9 on the IM-515, and connect the other end to the drive. Shape the ribbon cable as shown in the illustration in step 5.

2. Connect the one end of the FDD power cable to connector

CN18 on the IM-515, and connect the other end to the drive. See the illustration in step 5.

Note:

If you installed a 1.44MB, 3.5-inch drive, you do not need to set the drive type in BIOS setup, because this is the default setting. If you installed any other type of floppy disk drive or do not use a floppy disk drive, you must change the setting using the BIOS setup.

To remove the floppy disk drive, reverse the installation procedure. When you r emove the drive fr om the frame, fol low the steps below.

1. Insert your hand under the drive in the place shown with the arrow, and press the insulation sheet upward at the area shown below.

Press here upward from bottom

* This illustratio n does not have the flo p p y di s k dr iv e

to show you the portion to press.

By doing this, you unlock the FDD lock plate from the frame.

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2. Slide the drive toward the arrow shown below to remove it.

Installing a PCI/ISA Card

You can install up to three PCI cards in the PCI expansion slots. You also can install one ISA card in the ISA expansion slot.

The IM-515 does not have an onboard video function, so you must install either an ISA vi deo boar d or PCI video boar d befor e you u se the IM-515.

PCI slot

ISA slot

(*) Note: When the front PCMCIA expan sion mo du le (OI- B05) is used , the

maximum length of the card in this slot is 130 mm (5.1”)

PCI slot

(*)

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The maximum size of PCI/ISA cards is as follows:

Max. size

Length Width

240 mm/130 mm (9.4/5.1 inches)

107 mm (4.2 inches)

Height (Parts side)

12 mm (0.47 inch)

Height (Solder side)

10 mm (0.39 inch)

Caution

When you install PCI/ISA cards, make sure the drawing current of the cards does not exceed the limits shown on page D-7.

To avoid contamination, do not touch the card connectors.

Follow these steps to install a PCI/ISA card:

1. Remove the screw securing the slot cover. Then slide the slot cover out. Keep the screw to secure the ISA/PCI card to the IM module. Store the slot cover in case you remove the ISA/PCI card later.

Slot cover

Screw

Component Installation 2-15

2. Gently guide the card into the connector; then push the card in firmly (but carefully) to insert it fully . You should feel the connector fit into place. If the card does not go in smoothly, do not force it; pull it all the wa y out and try a gain.

PCI/ISA card

Screw

3. Secure the PCI/ISA card to the IM module with the screw you removed in step 1 .

Installing a PCMCIA Expansion Module (PC Card Slot)

Caution

When you connect PC cards, make sure the dr awing current of the cards does not exceed the limits shown on page D-7.

To avoid contamination, do not touch PC card connectors.

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Follow these steps to install an expansion module for a PC card.

1. Remove the screw securing the slot cover. Then slide the slot cover out. Keep the screw to secure the PCMCIA expansion mod u l e t o t h e IM m o dule. Store the slot cover in case you remove the PCMCIA expansion module later

Slot cover

Screw

2. Push both sides of the PCMCIA slot cover in, and remove it.

PCMCIA slot cover

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3. Gently guide the module into the connector. Then push the module in firmly (but carefully) to insert it fully. You should feel the connector fit into place. If the card does not go in smoothly, do not force it; pull it all the way out and try again.

Expansion module

for PC card

4. Secure the PC card module to the IM module with the screw you removed in step 1.

5. Attach the PCMCIA slot cover you removed in step 2. Insert the tab on one side of the PCMCIA slot cover into the notch in the expansion module; then push the tab on the other side into place.

Note:

Remove the PCMCIA slot cover before you install or remove PC cards.

Caution

Make sure you always attach the slot cover to the PC card. The slot cover discharges static electricity in your body. If you do not attach the cover, the IM-515 could lock up when you insert or remove the PC cards.

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Note:

You need to setup the PCMCIA driver on your IM-515 before it can recognize PC cards in the slots on the PCMCIA expansion module.See the installation manual for the PC card for details.

Setting Jumpers/DIP Switches

The IM-515 contains two circuit boards with jumpers or DIP switches you can set. The following sections describe setting the jumpers and DIP switches on each these boards.

Note:

“Short” in the description below means to connect a pair of pins with a plastic jumper cap. “Open” means the plastic jumper cap is connected to only a single pin or no jumper cap is connected. Settings also are shown graphically below.

Short =

Open =

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Main Board Jumper/DIP Switch Settings

The main board contains four sets of jumpers and a single set of DIP switches.

JP1 JP2 JP3

SW1

JP4

JP1: Use this jumper to remove NVRAM fr om the memory

map. To do that, set this jumper to “Open.”

JP2: Use this jumper when the system does not boot

because of an incorrect BIOS setup. This jumper clears CMOS RAM. No plastic jumper cap is mounted on this jumper. If you want to use the jumper, remove any one of the jumper caps set to “Open” on the main board, and use it for JP2.

Follow the steps below to clear the CMOS RAM.

1. Turn off the IM-515 and remove a jumper cap.

2. Set the JP2 to short.

3. Turn the IM-515 on.

4. Turn off the IM-515 again.

5. Return the jumper cap you removed in step 1.

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JP3: This set of jumpers sets the CPU voltage. See the table

titled “CPU voltage settings” below for details.

JP4: This jumper switches the modes of the second cache

on the main board. Always set this jumper to “Ope n” (pipelined burst) on the IM-51 5. No plast ic jumper cap is mounted on this jumper.

SW1: This set of switches sets the CPU speed. See the table

titled “CPU spee d settings” below f or details.

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Main board jumper/DIP switch settings

Jumper Function Settings

JP1

JP2

JP3 CPU voltage — —

JP4

Enabling NVRAM for POS

Clearing CMOS RAM

Secondary cache mode

Open Disabled

Short (*) Enabled

Open (*) Normal use

Short Clear

Open (*) Pipelined burst

Settings illustrated

Description

See table below.

SW1 CPU speed — —

*Factory setting

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Short Liner burst

See table below.

CPU voltage settings

Pins 7 & 8

Open Open Open Open 2.0 V

Open Open Open Short 2.1 V

Open Open Short Open 2.2 V

Open Open Short Short 2.3 V

Pins 5 & 6

Pins 3 & 4

Pins 1 & 2

Settings illustrated

678

CPU voltage

CPU

Open Short Open Open 2.4 V

678

Open Short Open Short 2.5 V

678

Open Short Short Open 2.6 V

678

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CPU voltage settings

Pins 7 & 8

Open Short Sh o rt Short 2. 7 V

Short Open Open Open 2.8 V

Short Open Open Short 2.9 V

Short Open Sh ort Open 3.0 V

Pins 5 & 6

Pins 3 & 4

Pins 1 & 2

Settings illustrated

678

CPU voltage

CPU

Intel MMX Pentium (166 to 233 MHz)

AMD-K6 (PR166 and PR200)

Short Open Short Short 3.1 V

Short Short Open Open 3.2 V

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678

CPU voltage settings

Pins 7 & 8

Short Short Open Short

Short Short Short Ope n 3.4 V

Short Short Short Short 3.5 V

*Factory setting

Note:

Pins 5 & 6

Pins 3 & 4

Pins 1 & 2

Settings illustrated

678

CPU voltage

3.3 V (*)

CPU

Intel Pentium (75 to 200 MHz)

For a CPU that has a dual power sources, voltages lis te d ab ov e apply to the CPU core, and its I/O voltage is always at 3.3 V.

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CPU speed settings

CPU

Frequency (MHz)

CPU rate

CPU clock (MHz)

Settings illustrated

CPU rate

CPU clock

SW 1-1SW1-2SW1-3SW1-4SW1-5SW1-6

Intel Pentium

75 1.5 x 50 OFF OFF OFF ON ON ON

90 1.5 x 60 OFF OFF OFF ON OFF OFF

(*)

100

1.5 x 66 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

120 2.0 x 60 ON OFF OFF ON OFF OFF

133 2.0 x 66 ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

150 2.5 x 60 ON ON OFF ON OFF OFF

O N

432

Intel Pentium

166 2.5 x 66 ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF

200 3.0 x 66 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF

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O N

432

CPU speed settings

CPU

Frequency (MHz)

CPU rate

CPU clock (MHz)

Settings illustrated

SW 1-1SW1-2SW1-3SW1-4SW1-5SW1-6

Intel MMX Pentium

166 2.5 x 66 ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF

Intel MMX

200 3.0 x 66 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF

Pentium

Intel MMX

233 3.5 x 66 OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

Pentium

AMD-K6 (PR166)

AMD-K6 (PR200)

166 2.5 x 66 ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF

200 3.0 x 66 OFF ON OFF OFF OFF OFF

**Factory setting

O N

432

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Interconnection board jumper settings

The interconnection board has JP1, which contains four blocks of jumpers. These jumpers control the function of pin 1 for COM1 to COM4.

JP1

Use the information in the following table t o change the jumpers on the interconnection board

Caution

Do not short more than two jumpers in the same jumper block; otherwise you may damage the IC chips on the IM-515.

Interconnection board jumper settings

Jumper JP1 Function Settings Settings illustrated Description

Pins 1 & 2

79111315

17 19

Short (*)

20 22

14 16

79111315

14 16

79111315

17 19

20 22

Block #1 (pins 1 to 6)

Setting pin 1 of COM1

Pins 3 & 4 Short

Pins 5 & 6

6810 12

Short

20 22

6810 12

14 16

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RS-232

DCD signal

+5 V

+12 V

Interconnection board jumper settings

Jumper JP1 Function Settings Settings illustrated Description

RS-232

14 16

17 19

20 22

DCD signal

Pins 7 & 8 Short (*)

6810 12

79111315

Block #2 (pins 7 to 12)

Block #3 (pins 13 to

18)

Setting pin 1 of COM2

Setting pin 1 of COM3

Pins 9 & 10 Short

Pins 11 & 12 Short

Pins 13 & 14 Short (*)

Pins 15 & 16 Short

Pins 17 & 18 Short

6810 12

79111315

14 16

79111315

14 16

79111315

14 16

79111315

14 16

79111315

14 16

17 19

20 22

+5 V

+12 V

RS-232

DCD signal

+5 V

+12 V

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Interconnection board jumper settings

Jumper JP1 Function Settings Settings illustrated Description

RS-232

14 16

17 19

20 22

DCD signal

Pins 19 & 20 Short (*)

6810 12

79111315

Block #4 (pins 19 to

24)

Setting pin 1 of COM4

*Factory settings

Pins 21 & 22 Short

Pins 23 & 24 Short

6810 12

79111315

14 16

79111315

14 16

17 19

20 22

+5 V

+12 V

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Chapter 3

Using the System Utilities

The IM-515 comes with the following utility programs in system ROM:

❏ BIOS setup, for defining the system configuration. ❏ Device diagnostics, for troubleshoo ting devices attached to the

IM-515.

These programs and the factory default options for this IM-515 are stored in ROM. New configuration settings are stored in CMOS RAM, which is backed up by a battery.

Using BIOS Setup

BIOS setup defines how the system is configured. You need to run this program the first time you configure the IM-515. You need to run it again if you change the configuration.

Caution

Do not change setting values not described here. Changing them creates the possibility that the IM-515 may not work. If this happens, see “In Case of Problems” on page 3-3.

Starting BIOS Setup

Follow these steps to start BIOS setup:

1. Turn on or reset the system.

Using the System Utilities 3-1

2. Press the on, or press

Delete

key immediately after switching the system

when the following message appears

briefly at the bottom of the screen:

Press DEL to enter SETUP.

3. If a supervisor password is set, a message appears in the center of the screen:

ENTER PASSWORD

Type the supervisor password, and press

Enter

4. The BIOS setup starts.

Setup Keys

The following table shows how to navigate in set up using the keyboard.

Key functions

Key Function

Arrow keys Select an item.

Main Menu: Quit and do not save changes to CMOS RAM.

Esc key

PgUp key or + key

PgDn key or – key

F1 key

F2 key or Shift+F2

F5 key

F6 key Load the BIOS defaults, only for Option Page Setup Menu F7 key Load the Setup defaults F10 key Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu: Exit current page and return to Main Menu

Increase the numeric value or make changes

Decrease the numeric value or make changes

General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu

Change color from a total of 16 colors. F2 to select color forward, Shift+F2 to select color backward

Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu

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Getting Help

Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the possible selections. To exit the Help Window press

Esc

or the F1 key again.

In Case of Problems

If, after making and saving system changes in setup, you discover that your computer no longer boots, clear the CMOS RAM using the jumper JP2 on the main board. See page 2-20 for the instructions to clear the CMOS RAM.

Main Menu

When you enter the BIOS setup utility, a main menu appears on the screen. Use the arrow keys to highlight items and press accept and enter the sub-menu. A brief description of each highlighted selection appears at the bottom of the screen.

The following is a brief summary of the items you can set.

Brief description of main menu

Items you can s et Descriptions

STANDARD CMOS SETUP Options in the original PC AT-compatible BIOS. BIOS FEATURES SETUP Enhanced BIOS options. POWER MANAGEMENT

SETUP

LOAD BIOS DEFAULTS

LOAD SETUP DEFAULTS Setup defaults are factory settings for the IM-515.

INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS

SUPERVISOR PASSWORD

Advanced Power Management (APM) options.

BIOS defaults are the settings for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. These settings make the system boot-up stable. However, system performance may not be optimized.

I/O subsyst em s th at de pend on the integ r a ted peripherals controller in your system.

Change, set, or disable a password. The supervisor password permits access to BIOS setup.

Enter

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Brief description of main menu

Items you can s et Descriptions

USER PASSWORD

SAVE & EXIT SETUP Save settings in the CMOS RAM and exit setup. EXIT WITHOUT SAVING Abandon all changes and exit setup.

Change, set, or disable a password. The user password allows power-on access.

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Standard CMOS Setup

When you enter Standard CMOS Setup, the following menu appears on the screen. Do not change the settings for the shaded items (Note that the actual screen does not have this shading.)

Date (mm:dd:yy) : xxx, xxx xx xxxx

me (hh:mm:ss) : xx : xx : xx

HARD DISKS TYPE SIZE CYLS HEAD PRECOMP L ANDZ SECTOR MODE

--------------------------------------------- ------------------------ Pr

mary Master : Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0 Auto mary Slave : Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0 Auto

Pr Secondary Master : Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0 Auto Secondary Slave : Auto 0 0 0 0 0 0 Auto

Drive A : 1.44M, 3.5 in.

Floppy 3 Mode Support : Disabled Extended Memory: XXXXXK

deo : EGA/VGA --------------------------

V Halt On : All Errors Total Memory: XXXXXK

t : Select Item PU/PD/+/- : Modify

ESC : Qu F1 : Help (Sh

ft)F2 : Change Color

The following de scribes items you can set on this menu.

Standard CMOS setup

Items you can set

Date --- Press the right or left arr ow key to move to

Time --- The time format is based on a 24-hour

Options (*) : SETUP defaults (**): BIOS defaults

Base Memory: XXXK

Other Memory: XXXK

Descriptions

the desired field (date, month, year). Press the PgUp or PgDn key to increment the setting, or type the desired value into the field.

clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Press the right or left key to move to the desired field. Press the PgUp or PgDn key to increment the setting, or type the desired value into the field.

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Standard CMOS setup

Items you can set

HARD DISKS Auto (*)

Drive A None (**)

Halt On All Errors (*),(**)

Options (*) : SETUP defaults (**): BIOS defaults

User None (**)

360KB, 5.25 in.

1.2MB, 5.25 in. 720KB, 3.5 in.

1.44MB, 3.5 in. (*)

2.88MB, 3.5 in.

No Errors All, But Keyboard All, But Diskette All, But Disk/Key

Descriptions

Sets the HDD ty pe. Auto: The system checks the HD D an d

set the type au t omatically. User: You can set each parameters. None: If you do not use the HDD, select

this option. You can use this to select the correct

specificatio ns for th e f lo ppy di sk driv e installed in the IM-515. If you do not use a floppy disk drive, select None.

During the power on self test (POST), the system stops if BIOS detects a hardware error. You can tell BIOS to ignore certain errors during POST and cont in ue t he boot-up pro cess. Thes e are the selections:

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All Errors: If BIOS detects any

non-fatal error, POST stops and prompt s you to take corrective action.

No Errors: POST does not stop

for errors.

All, But Keyboard: POST does not stop

for a keyboard error, but stops for all other errors.

All, But Diskette: POST does not stop

for floppy disk drive errors, but stops for all other errors.

All, But Disk/Key: POST does not stop

for a keyboard or disk error, but stops for all other errors.

BIOS Features Setup

When you enter BIOS Features Setup, the following menu appears on the screen. Do not change the settings for the shaded items (Note that the actual screen does not have this shading.)

Virus Warning : Disabled Video BIOS Shadow : Enabled CPU Internal Cache : Enabled C8000-CBFFF Shadow : D External Cache : Enabled CC000-CFFFF Shadow : D Qu

ck Power On Self Test : Enabled D0000-D3FFF Shadow : Disabled Boot Sequence : A,C,SCSI D4000-D7FFF Shadow : D Boot Up Floppy Seek : Disabled D8000-DBFFF Shadow : Disabled Boot Up NumLock Status : On DC000-DFFFF Shadow : Disabled Boot Up System Speed : High Gate A20 Option : Fast Memory Parity/ECC Check : Disabled Typematic Rate Setting : Disabled Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) : 6 Typemat

c Delay (Msec) : 250

Secur

ty Option : Setup PS/2 mouse funct PCI/VGA Palette Snoop : D OS Select For DRAM > 64MB : Non-OS2 F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Mod Report No FDD For WIN 95 : No F5 : Old Value (Sh

on control : Enabled

sabled ESC : Quit : Select Item

F6 : Load BIOS Defaults F7 : Load Setup Default

sabled sabled

sabled

ft)F2 : Color

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The following describes the items you can set on this menu.

BIOS Features Setup

Items you can set

Virus Warning Enabled

Quick Power On Self Test

Boot Sequence

Boot Up Floppy Seek

Boot Up NumLock Status

Memory Parity/ECC Check

Typematic Rate Setting

Typematic rate (Char/ Sec)

Options (*): SETUP defaults (**): BIOS defaults

Disabled (*), (**)

Disabled (**) Enabled (*)

A, C, SCSI (*), (**) C, A, SCSI D, A, SCSI E, A, SCSI F, A, SCSI SCSI, A, C SCSI, C, A C only

Disabled (*) Enabled (**)

Off (**) On (*)

Disabled (*), (**) Enabled

6 (*), (**) 8 10 12 15 20 24 30

Descriptions

When this setting is Enable d, you receive a warning message if a program (specifically, a virus) attempts to write to the boot sector or the partition table of the hard disk drive. Keep in mind that this feature protects only the boot sector, not the entire hard drive.

Select Enabled to activate the quick POST.

The original IBM PCs loaded the operating system from dr iv e A (a flo ppy disk), so IBM PC-compatible systems are designed to search for an operating system first on drive A, and then on drive C (hard disk). However, the BIOS now offers a large number of boot devices and boot sequen ce options.

When this setting is Enabled, the floppy disk drive seeks during boot up.

Toggles between On or Off to control the state of the Num Lock key when the system boots.

To use parity for the SIMMs, select Enabled.

When this setting is Disabled, the following two item s (Typematic Rate and Typematic Delay) are irrelevant. Keystrokes repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller in your system.

When the typematic rate setting is enabled, you can select a typematic rate (the rate at which character repeats when you hold down a key) of 6, 8, 10,12, 15, 20, 24 or 30 characters per second.

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BIOS Features Setup

Items you can set

Typematic Delay (Msec)

Security Option

PS/2 mouse function control

OS Select For DRAM > 64MB

C8000-CBFFF Shadow

CC000-CFFFF Shadow

D0000-D3FFF Shadow

D4000-D7FFF Shadow

D8000-DBFFF Shadow

DC000-DFFFF Shadow

Options (*): SETUP defaults (**): BIOS defaults

250 (*), (**) 500 750 1000

Setup (*), (**) System

Disabled Enabled (*), (**)

Non-OS2 (*), (**) OS2

Disabled (*), (**) Enabled

(Same as above) (Sam e as abo v e)

Descriptions

When the typematic rate setting is enabled, you can select a typematic delay (the delay bef ore key s trokes begin to repeat) of 250, 500, 750 or 1000 milliseconds.

You can set passwords in one of two ways below : Setup: You must enter a supervisor

password to enter BIOS setup.

System: You need to enter a user

password each time the system boots. You also must enter a supervisor password to enter BIOS setup.

If you use a PS/2 mous e, se lect Enabled. IRQ12 will be used for the PS/2 mouse. Disabled will reserve IRQ12 for expansion cards and the PS/2 mouse will not function.

You should select OS2 only if you are running the OS/2 operating system with greater than 64MB of RAM on your system.

Selects whether to permit shadowing in this section of memory .

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Power Management

When you enter Power Management Setup, the following menu appears on the screen. Do not change the settings the shaded items. (Note that the actual screen does not have this shading.)

Global PM Timers : Disabled ** Thermal Monitor ** PM Control by APM : Yes CPU Warning Temperature : 60C/140F MODEM Use IRQ : 3 Current CPU Temperature : xxxC/xxxF Suspend Option : Static Suspend Current System Temp. : xxxC/xxxF Beep On Suspend : Disabled ** Fan Speed Monitor ** Video Off Option : Suspend -> Off Current CPU FAN Speed : xxxx RPM Video Off Methed : DPMS Support Current CASE FAN Speed : xxxx RPM

HDD Power Down : 15 Min VCORE Voltage : xx.xx V Doze mode : D Standby Mode : Disabled +5V Voltage : x.xx V Suspend Mode : Disabled +12V Voltage : xx.xx V

Primary HDD : Disabled -5V Voltage : -x.xx V Floppy : Disabled Serial Ports : Enabled ESC : Quit : Select Item Keyboard : Enabled F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Mod Parallel Ports : Disabled F5 : Old Value (Shift)F2 : Color

Power Button : Green Mode F7 : Load Setup Default

** PM Timers ** ** Voltage Monitor **

sabled +3.3V Voltage : x.xx V

** Timer Reload & Wakeup Events ** -12V Voltage : -xx.xx V

** External Switch ** F6 : Load BIOS Defaults

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The following describes the items you can set on this menu.

Power Management

Items you can set

Global PM Timers

PM Control by APM

Modem Use IRQ

Beep On Suspend

Options (*): SETUP defaults (**): BIOS defaults

User Define Disabled (*), (**) Min Saving Max Saving

No Yes (*), (**)

NA (**) 3 (*) 4 5 7 9 10 11

Disabled (*), (**) Once 1 Min Interval

Descriptions

Selects power management functions using the timers for doze, standby, and suspend. User Define: You can set the time for

each timer.

Disabled: When you select

Disabled, power management featur es for doze, standb y, and suspend are disabled.

Min Saving: The system sets the timers

as following. Doze timer: 10 min Standby timer: 30 min Suspend timer: 1 hou r Max Saving: The system sets the timers

as following. Doze timer: 1 min Standby timer: 2 min Suspend timer: 3 min

This item allows you to set power management without using APM (Advanced Power Management).

Set the interrupt that the modem uses. When the interrupt chosen in this item occurs, the system returns to working mode from suspend mode. If you do not use this feature, select NA.

This option controls the beep for suspend mode. See Appendix B for detail.

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Power Management

Items you can set

Video Off Option

Video Off Method

HDD Power Down

Doze Mode Disabled (*), (**)

Options (*): SETUP defaults (**): BIOS defaults

Always ON Suspend -> O ff (*) Susp, Stby ->Off (**) All Modes ->Off

Blank Screen V/H SYNC+Blank DPMS Support (*), (**)

Disabled (**) 1 min

-15 min (*)

1 min

-10 min 20 min 30 min 40 min 50 min 1 hour

Descriptions

This option determines when to activate the video off feature. Always ON: The video off feature is

disabled.

Suspend -> Off: When the system enters

suspend mode, the video off feature goes active.

Susp, Stby -> Off: When the system enters

suspend or standby mode, the video off feature goes active.

All Modes -> Off: The video off feature

goes active in all power management modes.

Set this field for your video card and monitor.

This field allows you to set the period of inactivity before the hard disk drive enters standby mode (motor power is off). You can select Disabled to keep the hard disk drive running continually.

This field sets the peri od of in act iv it y before the CPU enters doze mode.

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Power Management

Items you can set

Standby Mode

Suspend Mode

Primary HDD Disabled (*), (**)

Floppy Disabled (*), (**)

Serial Ports Disabled (**)

Keyboard Disabled(**)

Parallel Ports Disabled(*),(**)

Power Button Disabled(**)

Options (*): SETUP defaults (**): BIOS defaults

Disabled (*), (**) 1 min

-10 min 20 min 30 min 40 min 50 min 1 hour

Disabled (*), (**) 1 min

-10 min 20 min 30 min 40 min 50 min 1 hour

Enabled

Enabled (*)

Enabled(*)

Enabled

Green Mode(*) Power OFF

Descriptions

This field sets the peri od of in act iv it y before the system goes into standby mode from doze mod e.

This field sets the peri od of in act iv it y before the system goes into suspend mode from stand by mode.

If you select Enabled, the system returns to working mode from the power saving modes (doze, standby, or suspend modes) when this devi ce is accessed.

(Same as above.)

Set the power switch functions. See Appendix B for details.

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Integrated Peripherals

When you enter the Integrated Peripherals menu, the following appears on the screen. Do not change the settings for the items in dark shading. The items with light shading may not appear on the screen, depending on the settings of other items. (The actual screen does not have this shading.)

On-Chip Primary IDE : Enabled Onboard Parallel Port : 378/IRQ7 On-Chip Secondary IDE : Disabled Parallel Port Mode : SPP IDE Primary Master PIO : Auto ECP Mode Use DMA : 3 IDE Primary Slave PIO : Auto IDE Secondary Master PIO : Auto IDE Secondary Slave PIO : Auto IDE Primary Master UDMA : Auto IDE Primary Slave UDMA : Auto IDE Secondary Master UDMA : Auto IDE Secondary Slave UDMA : Auto IDE HDD Block Mode : Enabled On-Chip USB Controller : Disabled USB Keyboard Support : Disabled

Onboard FDC Controller : Enabled

Onboard Ser Onboard Ser Onboard Ser Onboard Ser

al Poer 1 : 3F8/IRQ4 F1 : Help PU/PD/+/- : Modify al Poer 2 : 2F8/IRQ3 F5 : Old Value (Shift)F2 : Color al Poer 3 : 3E8/IRQ11 F6 : Load BIOS Defaults al Poer 4 : 2E8/IRQ10 F7 : Load Setup Default

The following describes the items you can set on this menu.

Integrated Peripherals

Items you can set

On-Chip Primary IDE

On-Chip Secondary IDE

IDE Primary/ Secondary Master/Slave PIO

Options (*): SETUP defaults (**): BIOS defaults

Disabled Enabled (*),(** )

Disabled (*), (**) Enabled

Auto (*),(** ) Mode 0 Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 3 Mode 4

ESC : Quit : Select Item

Descriptions

Select Enabled to activate the IDE interface.

Select Enabled to activate the secondary IDE channel.

The four IDE PIO (Programme d Inp ut / Output) fields let yo u se t a PIO mode (0-

4) for each of t he four IDE d ev ices that the onboard IDE interfac e sup ports. Modes 0 through 4 provid e successively increased performance. In Auto mode, the system automatically de termines the best mode for eac h device.

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Integrated Peripherals

Items you can set

IDE Primary/ Secondary Master/Slave UDMA

On-Chip USB Controller

USB Keyboard Support

Onboard FDC Controller

Onboard Serial Port 1/2

Onboard Serial Port 3/4

Options (*): SETUP defaults (**): BIOS defaults

Disabled (**) Auto(*) Mode 0 Mode 1 Mode 2

Disabled(*),(**) Enabled

Disabled Enabled (*),(** )

Disabled 3F8, IRQ4 2F8, IRQ3 3E8, IRQ11 2E8, IRQ10 338, IRQ11 238,IRQ10

Disabled 3F8, IRQ4 2F8, IRQ3 3E8, IRQ4 2E8, IRQ3 3E8, IRQ11 2E8,IRQ10

Descriptions

If your hard drive and your syste m software both support Ultra DMA, select Auto to enable BIOS suppo rt.

Select Enabled to activate the USB controller.

Select Enabled when you use a USB keyboard.

Select Enabled to use the onboard floppy disk con t roller (FDC) on the main board. If you install an add-in FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select Disabled in this fiel d.

Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the serial ports. Here are the SETUP/BIOS default settings for each port:

Port 1: 3F8, IRQ4 Port 2: 2F8, IRQ3

Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the serial ports. Here are the SETUP/BIOS default settings for each port.

Port 3: 3E8, IRQ11 Port 4: 2E8, IRQ10

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Integrated Peripherals

Items you can set

Onboard Parallel Port

Parallel Port Mode

ECP Mode Use DMA

Options (*): SETUP defaults (**): BIOS defaults

Disabled 3BC, IRQ7 378, IRQ7 (*),(**) 278, IRQ5

PS/2 EPP1.9 ECP ECPEPP1.9 SPP (*),(**) EPP1.7 ECPEPP1.7

0 1 3 (*),(**)

Descriptions

Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the parallel port.

Select an operating mode for the parallel port. SPP: Standard Parallel Port (data flows from PC to peripheral only)

PS/2: Bidirectional

When the parallel port is set to ECP mode, this field determines a DMA channel for the port.

Supervisor/User Password Setting

Follow these steps to set the supervisor or user password.

1. Select Supervisor Password or User Password item on the main menu screen, and press

Enter

To abort the process at any time, press

To clear the password, simply press a password. Then the password function is disabled.

2. A message appears at the center of the screen:

ENTER PASSWORD :

Type a password up to eight characters and press Typing a password clears any previously entered password from CMOS memory.

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Esc

Enter

when asked to enter

Enter

3. Now the message changes:

CONFIRM PASSWO RD :

Again, type the password and press

Enter

4. In the security option item in the BIOS features setup screen, select Setup or System.

Setup

System

You need to enter a supervisor password whenever you enter the BIOS Setup.

You need to enter a user password each time the system boots. You also need to enter a supervisor password whenever you enter the BIOS Setup.

Using Device Diagnostics

The device diagnostics utili ty included in IM -515 syst em ROM lets you isolate communication problems that the IM-515 or connected devices may be having. You can use these diagnostics to test the following:

❏

TM printer operation test

❏

DM display indication test

❏

Cash drawer operation test

❏

Serial port loop-back test

❏

LPT1 port loo p-back test

❏

Printing test of printer connected to LPT1.

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Device Diagnostics Utility Conditions

The device diagnostics utility runs under the following conditions.

Device Diagnostics Utility Conditions

Items Conditions

❏

Set the receive buff er to the ma ximum.

❏

Set the selection switch for customer display connection/non-connection to non-connection (if it has a selection switch).

❏

Setting of the TM printer DIP switches

Setting of DIP switch of the DM displays

Setup the communication settings to follow the instruction, if the TM printer does not have the ID function (ESC/POS Baud Rate: 9600 bps Word Length: 8 bits Parity: None See the TM printer manual for the setup procedure.

When the TM printer connects to COM1:

❏

Setup the communication setting to follow the instruction, for a TM printer with ID function (ESC/POS command). Baud Rate: Same setting as the TM printer Word Length: Same setting as the TM printer Parity: Same setting as th e T M printer

❏

Setup the communication setting to follow the instruction, when the TM printer does not have the ID function (ESC/POS Baud Rate: 9600 bps Word Length: 8 bits Parity: None

When the TM printer connects to another port besides COM1:

❏

Setup the DM display communication setting to follow the instruction. Baud Rate: 9600 bps Word Length: 8 bits Parity: None See the DM display manual for the setup procedures

command).

GS I

command).

GS I

Starting Device Diagnostics

When you start the IM-515, you see the following prompt.

Press F10-Key to start device diagnostics.

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When you see the prompt, press

F10

. You see the following dialog

box when you start the device diagnostics utility.

Select TM Port

COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 LPT1 None

Select the port connected to the TM printer, using the

down arrow

printer, select

key; then press

None

Enter

. If you have not co nnected a TM

up arrow

You see the device diagnostics screen.

Device diagnostics uses a series of menu bars, pull-down menus, and dialog boxes that allow you to select options or perform diagnostic tests. Follow these guidelines for using device diagnostics:

❏

To display a pull-down menu, use the

arrow

key to highlight the option; then press

left arrow

Enter

right

(if necessary).You can also see the pull-down menu if you press the key that corresponds to the initial letter of the option. (The

Initialize

❏

To select an option from the pull-down menus, use the

arrow

Enter

. If the option has a dialog box, you see it when you press

Enter

❏

Press

Esc

option does not have a pull-down menu.)

down arrow

key to highlight the option; then press

to close a pull-down menu or a dialog box.

❏

Press the

backspace

key to correct typing.

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Device Diagnostics Screen

The device diagnostics screen is divided into the following areas:

❏

TM/drawer

❏

COM ports

❏

LPT1

❏

Messages.

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TM/Drawer

The TM/drawer area of the device diagnostics screen displays the communication se ttings, cash drawer driving pulse signal width, and the status for the TM printer and cash drawer.

TM/DM information

Setting Description

TM Model

TM Port

TM Reset Signal

Baud Rate Indicates the baud rate that the TM printer is using. Word Length Indicates the word length that the TM printer is using. Parity Indicates whether the TM printer is using parity.

Drawer On Time

TM Status

Drawer Status Displays the status (HIGH/LOW) of the cash drawer.

Displays the model name, depending on the type of TM printer attached to the IM-515.

Displays the TM printer connect ion support that was selected when you s ta r te d th e device diagnostic s ut ili ty .

Indicates the signal name the system will use to reset the TM printer. This feature fuctions if the TM printer ha s been set to allow reset using the RTS or DTR signals.

Displays the pulse width of the signal for opening the cash drawer.

Indicates the status of the TM printer. See the table below called “TM status messages” for a description of these messages.

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TM status messages

Message

Disabled —

No communication

Hardware error

Priority (*)

—

Description

The port connected to the TM printer is disabled. Set to Enabled using the BIOS Setup.

❏

Displays this message when a TM printer that does not have an ID function (ESC/POS command) is connected. Check whether the DIP switches of the TM printer are set to the following:

Baud Rate: 9600 bps Word Length: 8 bits Parity: None Although the screen indicates “No communication,” the device diagnostics utility can communicate with the TM pr in te r if the DIP switches are set up correctly. If something is wrong, check the TM status messages.

❏

The device diagn os t ics ut ili ty ca n no t communicate with a connected TM printer that has the ID function (ESC/POS

Check the following items:

❏

The interface cable and power cable are connected properly to the TM printer.

❏

Make sure you turn off the IM-515 before you connect the cable.

❏

The TM printer power sw it c h is on .

❏

The TM printer selected when device diagnostics started is connected to the port.

❏

The TM printer is not performing a self-test when the device diagnostics utility starts.

❏

The paper FEED button is not pressed when the device diagnostics utility st art s.

❏

The TM printer is on-line.

If the TM printer does not meet these condition s , correct the problem and select the Init ial ize optio n from the menu bar.

If the printer meets all the above conditions , one of the following may have occurred:

❏

The print head has overheated.

❏

The TM printer is not working.

The print head is overheated, or the print er is not working.

GS I

command).

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TM status messages

Message

Paper feeding

Receipt end 3 The receipt paper path contains no paper. Journal end 4 T he jou rna l paper path contains no paper. Paper near-

end Receipt

near-end Journal near-

end Cover open 8 The printer cover is open. On-line 9 The printer is on-line. The TM print test is possible.

(*) If device diagnostic s de tects more than one TM stat us, it displays the highes t

priority message. (Priority co de 1 is higher than priority code 3.)

Priority (*)

2 The TM printer is fe ed in g pape r.

Description

The paper roll diameter is too small, or it is not installed.

The receipt paper roll diameter is too small, or it is not installed.

The journal paper roll diameter is too small, or it is not installed.

The DM area on the screen indicates the communication settings and the status of the DM display.

DM Information

Setting Description

DM port

Baud Rate Indicates the baud rate that the DM display uses. Word Length Indicates the word length that the DM display uses. Parity Indicates whether the DM display uses parity.

DM status

Indicates the po rt th a t th e device diagnostics ut ili ty uses to transmit data.

Indicates DM status. See the table “DM status messages” below, which explains of these messages.

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DM status messages

Message Description

Disabled

No communication

Busy

Ready

The port connected to the DM display is disabled. Set to Enabled using BIOS setup.

Device diagno s ti cs is not able to commun ic a te wi th th e DM display. Check the TM printer and DM display for the following:

❏

The DM display is properly connected. Make sure you turn off the IM-515 before you connect the cable.

❏

The data communications DIP switch is the same for the DM display and the TM printer. Make sure you turn off the IM-515 before you change the settings.

❏

The DM display power sw it ch is on .

❏

The DM display is not executing a self test.

If the DM display does not meet these conditions, correct the problem and se lec t th e Initialize option from the menu bar.

If the TM printer and DM display meet the abov e conditions, on e of th e foll owing may have occ ur red:

❏

The DM display interface circuit on the IM-515 is not working.

❏

The DM display is not working.

If the DM display’s condition is busy, it is possibly caused by the following:

❏

The DM display is running a self test.

❏

After the device diagnostics utility starts, the DM display power was turned off.

The DM display is ready to receive data. A test of the DM display is possible.

COM port information

The COM ports area of the screen lists the DTR, DSR, RTS, CTS, DCD, and RI status for each of the available COM ports. When the port is disabled, you see a message to that effect.

LPT1 information

The LPT1 area of the screen lists the BSY, ACK, PE, SLCT, and ERR status for the LPT1 port. When the port is disabled, you see a message to that effect.

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Messages

The message portion of the screen displays the result of tests.

Message area

Test category Message Description

TM printer Disabled The port is disabled.

Done

DM display test Disabled The port is disabled.

Done

Drawer kick-out test

Loop-back test Erro r

LPT1 print test Time out

Disabled The port is disabled.

Done

Disabled The port is disabled. Ok The test completed successfully.

Disabled The port is disabled. Ok The print data was sent successfully.

The TM printer test is completed. Check the printing motion and auto cutter motion.

DM display test is completed. Check indication.

The drawer kick-out test is compl eted. Check the motion of the cash drawer.

The diagnostics test failed. This message also appears when a loop-back connector is not connected, or the wrong loop-back connector is connected.

The printer connected to the LPT1 port did not enter a ready state after 2 seconds.

Using the Setup Menu

The setup menu allows you to create a password for accessing the drawer kick-out test and to set the length of time for the voltage signal supplied to the cash drawer solenoid to open it.

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Defining a drawer password

Caution

You need to set a drawer password if you connect your drawer to the TM printer. If the password is not set, anyone can open the drawer using the drawer kick-out test.

Follow these steps to define a password:

1. Select the Drawer Password option from the setup pulldown menu. You see the following message in a dialog box:

Enter

2. Type the password you want, and press Enter. Passwords can be 4 to 8 alphanumeric characters. Make sure you enter at least four characters or numbers. You then see this message:

Re-Enter

3. Type the same password a second time, and press Enter.

The password is now defined. You see the following prompt each time you select the Drawer kick-out test from the devicetests pull-down menu.

Enter

Type the password and press Ente r to perform the d rawer k ick-out test.

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Changing or deleting a drawer password

Follow these steps to change or delete a password.

1. Select the down menu. You see this message:

2. Type your current password and press following message:

3. If you no longer want a p assword, press now deleted. If you want to define a new password, type the new password and press

4. Type the same password a second time and press

Drawer Passwo rd

Old

New

Re-Enter

option from the setup pull-

Enter

. You then see the

Enter

. The password is

Enter

. You see this message:

Enter

Setting the Drawe r O N time

Drawer ON time

The the voltage signal to pass through the solenoid to open the cash drawer.

To set the time, select the pull-down menu. You see a dialog box allowing you to enter the ON time your cash drawer requires. You can enter a value up to 500 (ms). For the appropriate value, see your cash drawer manual.

option sets the length of time required for

Drawer ON time

option from the setup

Running Device Tests

The device-tests option on the menu bar allows you to run the following tests:

❏

TM print test

❏

DM display test

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❏ Drawer kick-out test ❏ COM1 loop-back test ❏ COM2 loop-back test ❏ COM3 loop-back test ❏ COM4 loop-back test ❏ LPT1 loop-back test ❏ LPT1 print test.

Note:

Before you perform the loop-back tests, you need to connect an appropriate loop-back connector to the port. See Appendix C for the loop-back connector configurations.

TM print test

The following tests are executed during the TM print test:

❏ Receipt print test, which prints a standard print pattern ❏ Auto cutter test (for a printer equipped with an auto cutter

only)

Note:

Before you run the test, make sure the TM status message says online. If it doesn’t, see “TM Status Message.”

When the test is complete, make sure the standard print pattern printed. For a printer with an auto cutter, make sure th e auto cutter cuts the receipt.

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DM display test

The DM display test sends the following message to the DM display:

Display Module Test

***** Device Diagnostics *****

Note:

Before you run the DM display test, make sure the DM status message says Ready. If it doesn't, see the table on page 3-24.

Check the DM display screen to see if the test has been performed.

Drawer kick-out test

The drawer kick-out test opens the cash drawer. If the cash drawer opens, the test was successful. The TM printer has two drawer kick-out drive signals: signal 1 (pin 2) and signal 2 (pin 5). However, this test checks only drawer kick-out drive signal 1.

If you set a password, you see the following prompt when you select Drawer kick-out test from the menu bar:

Enter

Type your password and press Enter. Device diagnostics tries to open the cash drawer.

Note:

Before you run the drawer kick-out test, make sure the TM status message says on-line. If it doesn't, see the table on page 3-22.

COM ports and LPT1 loop-back tests

The following loop-back tests are available: ❏ The COM port test checks the DTR, DSR, CTS, RTS, TXD, and

RXD signals.

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❏ The LPT1 port test checks the STROBE

AUTO FEED SELECT signals.

Note:

Before you run these tests, make sure the port you want to test is enabled and the appropriate loop-back connector is attached to the port.

When the tests complete successfully, you see OK in the message area of the screen. If the test failed, you see an error message.

, PAPER EMPTY, ERR, INIT, SELECT IN, and

, ACK, DATA0, BUSY,

LPT1 print test

The LPT1 print test prints a standard print pattern on th e printer connected to LPT1. If the printer is busy, you see the time-out message in the message area of the screen.

Note:

Before you run the LPT1 print test, make sure the LPT1 port is enabled. Also make sure an appropriate printer is connected to the LPT1 port.

Initializing Device Diagnostics

When you select Initialize from the menu bar, device diagnostics restarts the program. If device diagnostics displays No communication for the TM status of TM/drawer area or DM status of DM area, fix the problem. Then select this option to reset the program. See the tables on page 3-22 and 3-24 for more information.

Leaving Device Diagnostics

When you select Exit from the menu bar, the system reboots.

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Appendix A

Error Messages

Error Messages From Hardware Monitor

The IM-515 monitors the power supply voltages, the fan rotation, and the temperature of the CPU and inside the case. If an irregular value is detected, the system BIOS displays:

Hardware Monitor found an error, enter POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP for details

If this happens, press the

Delete

key to enter the BIOS setup; then find the cause of the problem. The detected items are shown in the table below.

Hardware monitors

Items Normal range

CPU core voltage Operating voltage ± 0.15 V +3.3 V 3.3 ± 0.15 V +5 V 5.0 ±10% +12 V 12.0 ±10% –12 V –12.0 ±10% – 5 V –5.0 –10% Rotation speed of the

CPU cooling f an Rotation speed of the

case fan CPU temperature 70° C (158° F) or less Temperature inside the

case

70% of normal speed or more

60°C (140° F) or less

Error Messages A-1

POST Messages

During the power-on self test (POST), BIOS either sounds a beep code or displays a message when it detects a correctable error.

The following is a list of POST messages. An error message may be followed by a prompt to press F1 to continue or press BIOS setup.

POST messages

Messages Descriptions

A video error has occurred, and BIOS cannot

Beep

BIOS ROM checksum error — System halted

CMOS battery failed CMOS battery is no longer functional.

CMOS checksum error — Defaults loaded

CPU at

nnnn

Press ESC to skip memory test

Floppy disk(s) fail

HARD DISK initializing Please wait a moment...

HARD DISK INSTALL FAILURE

initialize the video screen to display any additional information. This beep code consists of a single long beep followed by two short beeps.

The checksum of the BIOS code in the BIOS chip is incorrect, indicating the BIOS code may have become corrupt.

Checksum of CMOS is incorrect, so the system loads the defaul t equipment configuration. A checksum error may indicate that CMOS has become corrupt. This error may have been caused by a weak battery.

Displays the running speed of the CPU.

The user may press

Cannot find or initialize the floppy drive controller or the drive. If no floppy drives are installed, be sure the Drive A selection in BIOS se tu p is set to Non e and the Onboard FDC Controller (under Integrated Peripherals) is set to Disabled.

Some hard drives require extra time to initi ali ze.

Cannot find or initia lize the hard drive controller or the drive. If no hard di s k dri ve is ins ta lled, be sure the HARD DISKS (under Standard CMOS Setup ) is set to None and the On-Chip Prima ry IDE (under Integrated Peripherals) is set to Disabled.

to skip the full memory test.

Esc

DEL

to enter

A-2 Error Messages

POST messages

Messages Descriptions

Hard disk(s) diagnosis fail

Keyboard error or no keyboard present

Keyboard is locked out — Unlock the key

Memory Test:

Memory test fail

Override enabled — Defaults loaded

Primary master hard disk fail

Primary slav e ha rd di s k f ai l

Secondary master hard disk fail

Secondary slave hard disk fail

The system may run specific disk diagnostic routines. This message appears if one or more hard disks return an error when the diagnostics run.

Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and no keys are pressed during POST. To purposely con fig u re the system without a keyboard, set the in BIOS setu p to ignores the missing keyboard durin g POST .

This message usually indicates that one or more keys have been pr essed d uring the keyb oard tests. Be sure no objects are resting on the keyboard.

This message displays during a full memory test, counting down the memory areas being tested.

If POST detects an error during memory testing, additional information appears gi ving specifics about the type and location of the memory error.

If the system cannot boot using the current CMOS configuration, BIOS can override the current configuration with a set of BIOS defaults designed for the mos t stable, minimal- performance system operations.

POST detects an error in the primary master IDE hard drive.

POST detects an error in the primary slave IDE hard drive.

POST detects an error in the secondary master IDE hard drive.

POST detects an error in the secondary slave IDE hard drive.

All, But Keyboard

Halt On

. BIOS then

option

Error Messages A-3

A-4 Error Messages

Appendix B

Power Management

The IM-515 can enter power saving mode if the system detects inactivity. This power management fea ture is contro lled by Advanced Power Management (APM) Ver. 1.2 and its support circuitry. The conditions for entering power saving mode depend on the settings of the APM or the settings of power management setup in BIOS setup.

IM-515 Operating Modes

The IM-515 has the following modes of operation:

IM-515 operation modes

Mode Power saving method Power LED

Normal opera ting mode. I n th is mo de,

Working mode

Doze mode

the system offers the fastest processing speed; however, power consumption is maximized.

1) The system puts the cache into low power mode.

2) The system controls the video using the Video Off Option in the Power Management Setup menu of BIOS setup, as listed below.

Suspend -> Off: No control Susp, Stby -> Off: No control All Modes -> Off: Turns video off Always On : No control

Power Manageme nt B-1

IM-515 operation modes

Mode Power saving method Power LED

1) The system puts the CPU into idle

mode.

2) The system puts the cache into low

power mode.

3) The system controls the video using

Standby mode

Suspend mode

Soft Off mode

the Video Off Option in the Power Management Setup menu of BIOS setup, as listed below.

Suspend -> Off: N o co ntrol Susp, Stby -> Off:Turns video off All Modes -> Off:Turns video off Always On: No control

1) The system stops CPU clock.

2) The system stops unnecessary clock

generators.

3) The system stops the HDD motor.

4) The system stops CPU and case

fans.

5) The system controls the video using

the Video Off Option in the Power Management Setup menu of BIOS setup, as listed below.

Suspend -> Off: Tu rns vid eo off Susp, Stby -> Off: Turns video off All Modes -> Off: Turns video off Always On: No control

The power from the power supply stops.

Flashes twice a second.

Flashes once a second.

Off

There are there kinds of flowcharts to show how the power management modes changes, as shown below.

❏

Green mode

❏

Disabled mode

❏

Power Off mode

You can change the mode using the Power Button item in the Power Management Setup menu of BIOS setup.

B-2 Power Management

Epson IM-515 User's Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

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DECLARATION of CONFORMITY for CE MARKING

Contents

Safety Precautions

Warnings, Cautions, and Notes

Safety Precautions

Introduction

Options

Unpacking

Power On and Off

Power on

Power off

Part Names and Functions

Handling Guidelines

Usage and Storage Environment

About This Manual

General Setup Procedure

Precautions

Step 1 - Installing Internal Components

Step 2 - Jumper/DIP Switch Settings

Step 3 - Connecting the TM Printer

Step 4 - Connecting Your Peripherals

Step 5 - Connecting the Power Supply

Step 6 - Attaching the Back Cover

Step 7 - Setting the BIOS Setup Utility

Step 8 - Setting the Drawer Password

Step 9 - Installing your OS or Application software

Step 10 - Charging the Batteries

Removing the Transportation Screw

Removing the IM Module from the Cover

Installing a CPU

Installing or Removing a SIMM

Installing a Hard Disk Drive

Installing a Floppy Disk Drive

Installing a PCI/ISA Card

Installing a PCMCIA Expansion Module (PC Card Slot)

Setting Jumpers/DIP Switches

Main Board Jumper/DIP Switch Settings

Interconnection board jumper settings

Using BIOS Setup

Starting BIOS Setup

Setup Keys

Getting Help

In Case of Problems

Main Menu

Standard CMOS Setup

BIOS Features Setup

Power Management

Integrated Peripherals

Supervisor/User Password Setting

Using Device Diagnostics

Device Diagnostics Utility Conditions

Starting Device Diagnostics

Device Diagnostics Screen

TM/Drawer

COM port information

LPT1 information

Messages

Using the Setup Menu

Defining a drawer password

Changing or deleting a drawer password

Setting the Drawe r O N time

Running Device Tests

TM print test

DM display test

Drawer kick-out test

COM ports and LPT1 loop-back tests

LPT1 print test

Initializing Device Diagnostics

Leaving Device Diagnostics

Error Messages From Hardware Monitor

POST Messages

IM-515 Operating Modes