Epson IM-X42 User's Manual
IM-X42
Userā€™s Manual
IM-X42
Userā€™s Manual
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NOTICE:
The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
Copyright 1996 Ā© by Seiko Epson Corporation, Nagano, Japan.
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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 interference, in which 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 meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceĀCausing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numĆ©rique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du RĆØglement
sur le matƩriel brouilleur du Canada.
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This statement is applied only to the products that are so labeled.
DECLARATION of CONFORMITY for CE MARKING
Product Name: POS. COMPUTER
Type Name: M64I*
Product Name: DX4 CPU Board
Type Name: M126C
Conforms to the following Directive(s) and Norm(s)
Directive 89/336/EEC
Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
(The asterisk means a suffix letter, and can be any of A through B)
EN 55022 (1986 / 1994 2th)Class A
EN 50082-1 (1992)
IEC 801-2 level 2
IEC 801-3 level 2
IEC 801-4 level 2
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Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) Rechargeable Battery
Ni-Cd
PBRC
PBRC
Aufladbare Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) Batterie
Batterie rechargeable au Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd)
R
B
R
C
Ni-Cd Cd
Attention:
The product that you have purchased contains a Ni-Cd rechargeable battery. The
battery should be recycled or disposed of properly. When your battery can no longer
be recharged, please disconnect the battery according to this manualā€™s instructions,
and check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling
options or proper disposal.
Achtung:
Das von Ihnen erworbene Produkt enthƤlt eine aufladbare Ni-Cd-Batterie. Die
Batterie sollte wiederverwertet bzw. korrekt entsorgt werden. Kann die Batterie
nicht mehr aufgeladen werden, entfernen Sie die Batterie, wie in dieser Anleitung
beschrieben, und erkundigen Sie sich bei der an Ihrem Wohnort zustƤndigen
Behƶrde bezĆ¼glich Wiederverwertung bzw. korrekter Entsorgung.
Attention:
Le produit que vous venez dā€™acheter contient une batterie rechargeable Ni-Cd. La
batterie doit ĆŖtre recyclĆ©e ou jetĆ©e convenablement. Lorsque la batterie est morte, ne
pouvant plus ĆŖtre rechargĆ©e, la dĆ©connecter conformĆ©ment aux instructions du
mode dā€™emploi et vĆ©rifier avec les autoritĆ©s locales pour les dĆ©tails sur le recyclage et
la collecte sƩlective des ordures.
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Modular type connector
You see the following caution label near the modular type connector on the back
panel of the product.
Caution:
The product uses a modular type connector exclusively for the DM display. Never
plug a telephone line into this connector.
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Contents
Introduction
Handling Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
List of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 1
How to Use This Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Unpacking the Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Setting Up the IM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Removing the Transportation Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Removing the IM Module From the Plastic Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Removing the External I/O Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Removing the Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Locating Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Setting the Jumpers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Installing or Removing a SIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Installing a Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Installing a Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Installing a PCMCIA Expansion Module (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Installing an ISA Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
Installing the Battery Pack (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
Installieren der Batterie-Einheit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
Installation de la batterie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
Setting Up the Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36
Connecting the TM printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36
Connecting Peripherals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-39
Connecting the Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-40
Attaching the Back Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42
Setting a Password for the Drawer Kick-out Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42
Charging the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43
Lithium Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-43
Ni-Cd Battery (option) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-44
Installation
Chapter 2
Using the System Configuration Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Starting the System Configuration Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Changing Options in the System Configuration Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
Using System Utilities
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Setting the COM Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Setting the LPT Port Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Setting the LPT Port MODE Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Setting the Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Setting the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Setting the Video Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Setting the Quick Boot Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
Setting the Num Lock Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Setting the Boot Speed (CPU Speed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Setting the Keyboard Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7
Setting Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Enabling the On-board Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Setting Memory Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10
Exiting the System Configuration Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Setting Power Management Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Setting the Power Management Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Defining System Power Management Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Defining Device Power Management Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Exiting From the Power Management Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Using Device Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
Device Diagnostics Utility Conditions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Starting Device Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Device Diagnostics Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
TM/Drawer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
DM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Using the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25
Running Device Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26
Initializing Device Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Leaving Device Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Error Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Warning Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Fatal Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
The Control Unit Will Not Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Battery Backup Does Not Work (optional Ni-Cd battery) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
The Control Unit Does Not Respond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
The Control Unit Shuts Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Keyboard Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Monitor Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
The EPSON DM-D Display Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Floppy Disk Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Floppy Disk Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Hard Disk Drive Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
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TM Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Serial Port Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Parallel or OCIA Port Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Cash Drawer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
PC Card Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Port 80h Diagnostic Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Appendix A Control Unit Specifications
CPU and Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Interfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Indicators (LEDs). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
Power Supply Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
Power Limits of the Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
DMA Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
Hardware Interrupts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10
System Memory Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11
System I/O Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-12
Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13
Appendix B Loop Back Connectors
Appendix C SIMM Specifications
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Introduction
The IM-X42 control unit (referred to as the control unit in this
document) is an intelligent terminal for the point of sale (POS)
environment. The control unit offers the following features:
ā¯¸ A fast AMD Am486DX4/100 processor gives you the power
and speed you need to process your transactions.
ā¯¸ Because the TM printer fits on top of the control unit, you can
install it in a small area, giving you more counter space.
ā¯¸ The PC-based, open-architecture control unit contains one
standard 16-bit ISA expansion slot and a second expansion slot
for a PCMCIA expansion module, allowing you to expand your
system.
ā¯¸ Using a standard SIMM, you can install up to 32MB of memory
in a control unit.
ā¯¸ The built-in IBM
PC/AT
Ā®
compatible keyboards, so you can select the best one
Ā®
PS/2Ā® keyboard port can support a variety of
for your environment.
ā¯¸ Four serial ports and a combined parallel/optical coupled
interface adapter (OCIA) port allow you to connect several
industry-standard peripherals to meet your specific transaction
processing needs.
ā¯¸ The built-in DM display port allows you to install an EPSON
DM-D102 or DM-D203 customer display without requiring you
to use one of the additional serial ports.
ā¯¸ The built-in VGA port allows you to connect a standard VGA
or SVGA monitor directly to the control unit.
Introduction 1
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ā¯¸ A Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery is available as a option. In
the event of a power failure, the Ni-Cd battery backup gives
you time (about a minute) to save your current transaction
before the control unit shuts down.
ā¯¸ Several levels of security keep your critical data safe. The front
panel locks, ensuring controlled access to the floppy disk drive
and making the removal of the IM module impossible. Multiple
levels of passwords keep your system, your data, and your
cash drawer secure.
ā¯¸ Sophisticated power management functions ensure that you
use only the power you need to process your transactions.
ā¯¸ The hard disk drive is easy to remove and reinstall. If a system
fails, you can be using your same data on a different control
unit almost immediately.
ā¯¸ The easy-to-update flash ROM has 112KB available for a user-
defined program, while 144KB is used by the system.
ā¯¸ The BIOS is PC/AT compatibleā€”this means you can run all
your favorite PC programs as well as your application-specific
software.
ā¯¸ Built-in device diagnostics make troubleshooting fast and easy.
ā¯¸ Local bus video.
2 Introduction
The illustrations below show the part names of the control unit.
(These illustrations show the floppy disk drive installed.)
COM1 port
TM printer
power outlet
Floppy disk drive
Hard disk
access LED
IM-X42
control unit
Power LED
DM display port
Power inlet
Transportation
screw storage hole
COM2 port
Power switch
Reset
Key lock
COM4 port
COM3 port
LPT1/OCIA port
Keyboard port
VGA port
Control unit overview
Introduction 3
Handling Guidelines
Observe these guidelines when handling the control unit:
ā¯¸ Make sure you read the safety instructions for the power
supply before you attach or remove it.
ā¯¸ Never plug a telephone line into the DM display port.
ā¯¸ Make sure you always set a password for accessing the drawer
kickout test in the device diagnostics utility. The drawer
kickout test checks if the cash drawer opens correctly.
However, anyone can access the test if you do not define a
password.
ā¯¸ Make sure you charge the batteries (Ni-Cd* and Lithium
batteries) in the control unit. These rechargeable batteries are
not charged fully at the factory. (*Ni-Cd battery is an option.)
ā¯¸ Do not block any slots or openings on the control unit. These
are provided for the ventilation necessary to ensure reliable
operation and protection from overheating.
ā¯¸ Make sure that any device connected to the AC outlet of the
power supply does not consume more than 150 VA.
ā¯¸ Make sure that the total power requirements of all the devices
getting their power from the control unit do not exceed the
control unit power limitations.
ā¯¸ When you transport the control unit in its shipping container,
make sure you replace the transportation screw.
ā¯¸ Make sure you lock the IM module to the lower plastic housing
using the lock on the front panel. The module could fall from
the housing if it isnā€™t secured.
4 Introduction
ā¯¸ Never hold the control unit by the back cover. This cover
cannot support the weight of the unit, so it may fall onto the
floor.
ā¯¸ You see the following label on the back panel of the control
unit:
This connector
cannot be used.
Do not remove this label.
Option
ā¯¸ PCMCIA expansion module
This expansion module supports two Type I or Type II PC
cards or one Type III PC card.
ā¯¸ Ni-Cd battery
The rechargeable Ni-Cd battery supplies power to the control
unit for approximately one minute in the event of a power
failure. This allows you to save your current transaction before
the control unit shuts down.
A 3.5-inch floppy disk drive, 2.5-inch hard disk drives, and
SIMMs are also available for the control unit.
Introduction 5
List of Terms
The following list identifies terms used in this manual and the
corresponding names printed on each circuit board.
Manual term Printed name on circuit board
Connector board I/C board
External I/O board EXT I/O board
Modular board MO board
PCMCIA expansion module PCMCIA board
Power board PWR board
System board CPU board
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Notes and precautions in this manual are identified by their level of
importance, as defined below.
WARNINGS
provide information that must be observed to prevent harm
(not life-threatening) to the user.
Cautions
provide information that must be observed to prevent
damage to the equipment or loss of data.
Notes:
provide important information and useful tips on handling the
equipment.
6 Introduction
Chapter 1
Installation
This chapter explains how to set up your hardware. For
configuring your system using the system utility software, see the
next chapter.
How to Use This Chapter
For a list of the components included with the control unit, see
page 1-3.
If you install the optional battery pack in your control unit, turn to
page 1-31. To remove the transportation screw, turn to page 1-4.
The IM module is a control unit without the housing. Before you
can install internal components or change jumper settings, you
need to remove the IM module from the plastic housing, and then
remove the external I/O board and the cover.
Check the table below to see where these procedures are described;
then follow the instructions on that page.
If you want to See page
Remove the IM module from the plastic housing 1-5
Remove the external I/O board from the IM module 1-7
Remove the cover from the IM module 1-9
Installation 1-1
Once you have the cover off of the IM module, turn to the
appropriate sections in this chapter and follow the instructions for
installing the component.
If you want to See page
Set jumpers 1-12
Install a SIMM 1-18
Install a hard disk drive 1-20
Install a floppy disk drive 1-22
Install a PCMCIA expansion module 1-26
Install an ISA card 1-29
When you have the components installed, replace the cover and the
external I/O board; then return the IM module to the plastic
housing. Then turn to page 1-36 for instructions on setting up the
control unit.
1-2 Installation
Unpacking the Control Unit
When you unpack the control unit, make sure you have these
items:
Keys (2 pieces)
Back cover
Userā€™s Manual
Safety instructions
TM printer power cable
Power cord
Power supply
Control unit
If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your
dealer for assistance.
Installation 1-3
Setting Up the IM Module
Before you perform any steps described in this section, make sure
the control unit and any peripheral devices are off. Disconnect the
power supply from the control unit. Also disconnect any cables
that are connected to the control unit.
Caution
Never install options, change jumper settings, or connect
peripherals when the control unit is turned on or the power
supply is connected to the control unit.
Removing the Transportation Screw
The IM module is secured to the plastic housing during shipping
by a transportation screw. Follow these steps to remove this screw:
1. Turn the control unit over so that the bottom of the plastic
housing is facing up; then locate the transportation screw.
2. Use a small coin or a flat head screwdriver to turn the screw
counterclockwise and remove it.
1-4 Installation
3. Locate the storage hole on the back panel of the control unit.
4. Secure the transportation screw to the storage hole in the back
panel.
Transportation
screw storage hole
Plastic housing
Caution
When you transport the control unit in its shipping container,
make sure you replace the transportation screw in the
bottom of the control unit.
Removing the IM Module From the Plastic Housing
Before you can install or remove any components from the IM
module or change jumper settings, you need to remove the IM
module from the plastic housing. Follow these steps:
1. Make sure that the transportation screw has been removed.
(See page 1-4.)
2. Use the key provided to open the lock on the front panel of the
plastic housing; then open the front panel.
Installation 1-5
3. Hold down the tab on the plastic housing as you pull the IM
module out, as shown below:
Plastic housing
Tab
IM Module
When you are ready to replace the IM module in the plastic
housing, slide it in, until it is all the way in the housing. Close the
front panel and use the key to lock it.
Caution
Make sure you lock the IM module to the plastic housing
using the lock on the front panel. The module could fall from
the housing if it isnā€™t secured.
1-6 Installation
Removing the External I/O Board
The external I/O board connects to the connector board of the IM
module to provide three additional serial ports (COM1, COM3 and
COM4) and a parallel port that can also function as an OCIA port
(LPT1/OCIA). You must remove the external I/O board before you
can remove the cover on the IM module. Follow these steps:
1. Disconnect the connector as shown in the illustration below.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three screws securing
the external I/O board to the cover.
3. Lift the external I/O board straight up to disconnect it from the
IM module, as shown below; then set it aside.
External I/O
board connector
External
I/O board
Installation 1-7
Once you have replaced the cover, you can replace the external
I/O board. Follow these steps:
Caution
Be sure to follow the steps below to replace the external I/O
board. If you replace the external I/O board incorrectly, you
could damage the connectors on the external I/O board
and the IM module.
1. Insert the tab on one side of the external I/O board into the slit
on the top of the cover, as shown below:
2. Gently lower the other side of the external I/O board, then
push the external I/O board in gently until you feel the
connector fit into place.
1-8 Installation
3. Secure the external I/O board to the IM module with the three
retaining screws.
4. Connect the connector shown below.
Removing the Cover
You need to remove the cover on the IM module to install drives or
other internal components or to change jumper settings.
Caution
Components on the internal boards can get hot. After you
turn off the control unit, wait at least 10 minutes for the
component to cool before you remove the IM module cover.
Follow these steps:
1. Remove the external I/O board, as described above.
Installation 1-9
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two additional screws
on the top of the cover that secure it to the control unit. Also
remove the two screws that secure the cover to the sides of the
chassis.
3. Lift the cover straight up, until it clears the chassis, as shown
below.
4. Set the cover aside.
5. Ground yourself to the IM module by touching a grounded
metal surface.
Caution
Be sure to ground yourself by touching a grounded metal
surface every time you remove the cover. If you are not
properly grounded, you could generate an electrical shock
that could damage a component when you touch it.
1-10 Installation
When you are ready to replace the cover, align the cover over the
IM module and guide it straight down. Secure the cover with two
screws on top and two screws in the side of the chassis. (Three
additional screws secure the external I/O board to the cover and
the chassis.)
Locating Components
The following illustration shows the major components in the IM
module. As you install components, refer to this diagram to locate
the ones you need.
Floppy disk drive
connector
Power board
Floppy disk drive
Hard disk drive
(under floppy disk drive)
SIMM socket
Modular board
System board
Connector board
Installation 1-11
Setting the Jumpers
The IM module contains three circuit boards with jumpers you can
set to control how the system operates. The following sections
describe setting the jumpers on each of these boards.
3
On
2-pin jumper 3-pin jumper
Off
1
1-2
1
3
2-3
For two-pin jumpers, the jumper is either on (it connects the two
pins) or off (it doesnā€™t connect the two pins).
For three-pin jumpers, the jumper setting is 1-2 when the jumper
connects pins 1 and 2. The setting is 2-3 when pins 2 and 3 are
connected. You see a 1 and a 3 printed on the circuit board to
identify these pins.
To move a jumper from one position to another, use needle-nose
pliers or tweezers to pull it off the pins and move it to the desired
position.
Caution
Be careful not to bend the jumper pins or damage any
components on the board.
1-12 Installation
System board jumper settings
The system board contains six sets of jumpers.
The diagram below shows the location of the jumpers on the
system board.
JP5
JP2
JP1
CN1
13
JP4
12
13
JP3
13
JP6
CN2
CN3
1
3
CN4
If an ISA card or a PCMCIA expansion module is installed in the
IM module, remove it so that you can access the jumpers on the
system board. (See pages 1-26 and 1-29 for more information.) You
may also need to remove the SIMM if you cannot easily change the
setting for jumper JP1 or JP4. (See page 1-18.)
Installation 1-13
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