Epson Powerspan User Manual

EPSON® POWERSPAN

User’s Guide

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FOR AMERICAN USERS

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

WARNING

The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels that exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this equipment has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused interfaces.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FOR CANADIAN USERS

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

Epson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, by or with respect to anything in this manual, and shall not be liable for any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or for any indirect, special, or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so this exclusion may not apply to you.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Epson America, Inc. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of information contained herein. Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Further, this publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice.

TRADEMARKS

Epson and PowerSpan are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. Epson Connection is a service mark of Epson America, Inc.

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

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Important Safety Instructions

Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the computer.

Unplug the computer from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a

damp cloth for cleaning; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Do not spill liquid of any kind on the computer.

Do not place the computer on an unstable cart, stand, or table.

Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are

provided for ventilation; do not block or cover these openings.

Do not place the computer near or over a radiator or heat register.

Operate the computer using the type of power source indicated on its label.

If you plan to operate the computer in Germany, observe the following safety precaution:

To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current protection for this computer, the building installation must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.

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Connect all equipment to properly grounded (earthed) power outlets. If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.

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If you use an extension cord with the computer, make sure the

total of the ampere ratings of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the ampere rating for the extension cord. Also, make sure the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

12. Do not insert objects of any kind into this product through the cabinet slots.

13. Except as specifically explained in this

User’s Guide,

do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

14. Unplug the computer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

When the power cord or plug is damaged.

If liquid has entered the computer.

If the computer does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the computer to normal operation.

If the computer has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

If the computer exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Instructions Importantes de

Lire completement les instructions qui suivent et les conserver pour references futures.

Bien suivre tous les avertissements et les instructions indiques sur l’ordinateur.

Debrancher l’ordinateur de toute sortie murale avant le nettoyage.

3. Utiliser rm chiffon humide; ne jamais utiliser un nettoyeur liquide ou une bonbonne aerosol.

Ne jamais renverser un liquide d’aucune sorte sur l’ordinateur.

4. Ne pas placer l’ordinateur sur un chariot, un support, ou une table

5. instable.

Les events darts les meubles, a l’arriere et en dessous sont concus

6. pour l’akration; on ne doit jamais les bloquer. Ne pas placer l’ordinateur pres d’une source de chaleur directe.

fonctionnement de l’ordinateur doit s’effectuer conformement

7. au type de source d’alimentation indiquee sur l’etiquette.

Lorsqu’on desire utiliser l’ordinateur en Allemagne, on doit

8. observer les normes securitaires qui suivent:

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Afin d’assurer tme protection adequate a l’ordinateur contre les court-circuits et le survoltage, l’installation de l/edifice doit comprendre un disjoncteur de 16 amp.

On doit brancher tout l’equipement dans une sortie reliee a la

masse. Lorsqu’il est impossible d’inserer la fiche dans la prise, on doit retenir les services d’un electricien ou remplacer la prise. Ne

jamais utiliser une prise sur le meme circuit qu’un appareil a

photocopie ou un systeme de controle d’aeration avec commutation

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

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11. Dans le cas oti on utilise un cordon de rallonge avec l’ordinateur, on doit s’assurer que la valeur totale d’amperes branches dans le cordon n’excede en aucun temps les amperes du cordon de rallonge. La quantite totale des appareils branches dans la prise

murale ne doit jamais exceder 15 amperes.

12. Ne jamais inserer un objet de quelque sorte que ce soit dans les

cavites de cet appareil.

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dans la notice d’utilisation, on ne doit jamais tenter d’effectuer une reparation de l’ordinateur. On doit referer le service de cet appareil a un technicien qualifie.

14. Debrancher l’ordinateur de la prise murale et confier le service au personnel de service qualifib selon les conditions qui suivent:

Lorsque le cordon d’alimentation ou la prise sont endommages.

Lorsqu’un liquide

Lorsque l’ordinateur refuse de fonctionner normalement

s’est infiltre dans l’ordinateur.

mi?me en suivant les instructions. N’ajuster que les commandes qui sont enumerees dans les instructions de fonctionnement. Tout ajustement inadequat de tout

autre controle peut provoquer un dommage et souvent necessiter des reparations elaborees par un technicien qualifie afin de remettre l’appareil en service.

Lorsqu’on a echappe l’ordinateur ou que l’on a endommage le boitier.

Lorsque l’ordinateur demontre un changement note au niveau de sa performance.

Software How to Use This Manual Where to Get Help

Chapter I

Preparing to Set Up Your System Installation Overview Setting the Voltage Selector Switch Installing Optional Equipment Connecting Peripheral Devices Turning On the System Configuring Your System Equipment Log

Chapter 2

Starting the Program

Selecting Settings

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Running the SETUP Program

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Selecting Options Hard Disk Drive Types

Exiting SETUP

Running the EISA Configuration Utility

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How to Use This Chapter The Configuration Process

Using Configuration Files Using the Keyboard Using a Mouse Using On-line Help

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Configuring Your System

Starting the Program Setting the Date and Time Performing the Configuration Steps Adding or Removing a Board Defining the Configuration Settings Using Advanced Configuration Options

Using Alternate Configuration Files

Creating an Alternate SCI File Loading an Alternate SCI File

Using Special Modes

Using the SD Command

Using the CF Command Copying the Configuration Files to a Hard Disk

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Chapter 4

Locking the Computer’s Cover Locking the Front Panel Door Disabling the Keyboard and Mouse Using the Password Features

Setting Passwords

Entering Passwords

Changing or Deleting Passwords Locking the Keyboard Changing the Processor Speed

Entering Keyboard Commands

Using the EISA System Utilities Controlling the Speaker Controlling the Cache Using the Security Features Using Special Configurations Operating Your Computer from a Remote Location

Using Your Computer

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Chapter 5

Accessing Internal Components

Special Precautions Removing the System Covers

Removing the External Side Cover

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Replacing the System Covers

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Replacing the Internal Main System Board Cover Replacing the External Side Cover

Removing the Front Panel Replacing the Front Panel

Chapter 6

Installing and Removing Options

Main System Board Map Removing the CPU Card Installing the CPU Card Installing an Option Card Removing an Option Card

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Setting Main System Board Jumpers

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Installing and Removing Disk Drives

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Using the Correct Drive Bay Installing a Drive in an External Bay Removing a Drive from an External Bay

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Installing and Removing an IDE Hard Disk Drive

Removing the IDE Drive Bay Assembly Installing an IDE Drive Removing an IDE Drive

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Connecting the IDE Ribbon and Power Cables

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Appendix A Troubleshooting

Identifying Your System Error Messages

Power-on Diagnostic and Boot Errors

Error Tone Codes Power or Lock-up Problems Password Problems Keyboard Problems Monitor Problems

Diskette Problems Diskette Drive Problems Hard Disk Problems Software Problems Printer Problems Option Card Problems Memory Module Problems Mouse Problems

SCSI Drive Problems

Appendix B Specifications

Main System Board CPU Card. Interfaces Keyboard Controllers Mass Storage Bays Physical Characteristics Environmental Requirements Power Supply

Power Source Requirements System Memory Map Input/output Addresses System Interrupts

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Glossary

Index

Epson America International

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The Epson® PowerSpan® computer is a powerful, versatile system ideally suited for use as a network file server. It incorporates the latest EISA (Extended Industry Standard Architecture) technology in a convenient tower design. Its exceptional features and flexibility enable you to use the most advanced peripheral devices and software while maintaining full compatibility with ISA technology. Your system includes:

8MB of RAM on single inline memory modules (SIMMs), expandable to 128MB using 1MB, 2MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, or 32MB single- or double-sided SIMMs

Upgradable Intel® 486DX2/66 CPU on a removable card including 8KB internal and 128KB secondary cache memory and an integrated math coprocessor

One built-in parallel and two built-in serial interfaces, plus a built-in VGA controller providing standard VGA resolutions

IBM® PS/2® compatible mouse port and keyboard port

Eight EISA bus master expansion slots (compatible with 32-bit EISA cards and 8- or 16-bit ISA cards)

IDE hard disk drive interface for two hard disk drives

Diskette drive controller for two diskette drives

Mass storage space for up to nine half-height drives: two internal bays for IDE hard disk drives or SCSI drives, four internal bays for SCSI drives, and three externallyaccessible bays for diskette, tape, or CD-ROM drives.

Introduction 1

The built-in interfaces let you connect basic peripheral devices

directly to the computer, leaving the expansion slots for optional devices such as a SCSI adapter and a networking card.

You can also install a variety of other options, such as diskette

drives, hard disk drives, a tape drive, or a SCSI subsystem. You can upgrade your system microprocessor by replacing the

removable CPU card with an Intel Pentium® CPU card or by installing an Intel P24T OverDrive™ processor on the existing CPU card.

Your computer provides a 32-bit wide EISA bus that supports 64-bit processors by employing advanced bit-interleaving technology. In addition, the EISA burst mode capability enables

data transfers of up to 66MB of data per second through the

EISA bus.

In addition, your computer offers multiple-level security features to protect both the hardware and software from unauthorized user access.

Software

Your system comes with a Reference diskette containing the EISA Configuration utility and various EISA System Utilities. These programs allow you to configure your computer and EISA option cards, as well as customize many system features.

In addition, a SETUP program is provided in your system BIOS so you can easily configure your computer if you have not installed any EISA option cards or are operating your system without a diskette drive.

Introduction

How to Use This Manual

This manual explains how to set up, configure, and operate your computer, as well as how to install optional equipment. It does not cover your operating system; see your operating system manual for instructions on installing and using it.

Although you should be sure to follow the steps in Chapters 1, 2, and 3 to set up and configure your system, you do not need to read everything in this book. See the following chapter summaries to find the sections you need.

Chapter 1 Chapter

configure your system when you do not have a diskette drive or did not install any EISA option cards.

Chapter

to configure your computer when you have installed EISA option cards.

Chapter

procedures, such as locking the computer’s cover, using the password features, and changing the operating speed.

Chapter

covers and the front panel to access the internal components.

Chapter Chapter 7 Appendix A Appendix B

provides instructions for setting up your system.

2 describes how to run the SETUP program to

3 describes how to run the EISA Configuration utility

4 provides instructions for certain operating

5 describes how to remove and replace the system

6 describes how to install and remove options.

describes how to install and remove disk drives.

contains troubleshooting tips.

gives the technical specifications for the computer.

At the end of the manual, you’ll find a

Glossary

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Introduction 3

Index.

Where to Get Help

If you purchased your computer in the United States, Epson America provides local customer support and service through a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers and Service Centers. Epson also provides support services through the Epson ConnectionSM at: (800)

Call the Epson Connection for the following:

Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of Epson products

Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Center

Sales of ribbons, supplies, parts, documentation, and accessories for your Epson product

Customer Relations Epson technical information library fax service-also

available directly by calling the toll number (310) 782-4214 Product literature with technical specifications on our

current and new products

922-8911.

User group locations.

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

If you need help with any software application programs you are using, see the documentation that came with the programs for technical support information.

4 Introduction

Chapter 1

Setting Up Your System

This chapter describes how to set up and start using your computer system for the first time. before you set up your system, be sure to read the “Important Safety Instructions” at the beginning of this manual.

Preparing to Set Up Your System

It is important to choose a safe, convenient location for your system that provides the following:

A flat, hard surface. Place the computer on an anti-static mat if the surface is carpeted.

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

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

No electromagnetic interference. Do not place your system too close to any device that generates an electromagnetic field or creates electrical noise, such as a telephone, air conditioner, large fan, radio, TV, or large electric motor.

Access to appropriate power sources. Connect all your equipment to an appropriate source. (See “Power Source Requirements” in Appendix B for more information. Also see “Setting the Voltage Selector Switch” on page 1-4 for information about setting the correct voltage.)

Setting Up Your System

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If the power cord supplied with your system is not compatible with the AC wall outlet in your region, obtain a suitable power

cord that meets the following criteria:

The power cord must be rated for at least 125% of the current rating of the AC voltage system. For more information, refer to Appendix B.

The power cord connector that plugs into the wall outlet must terminate in a grounding-type male plug designed for use in your region.

The power cord connector that plugs into your system must be an IEC type CEE-22 female connector.

The power cord must be less than 4.5 meters (14.76 feet) long to comply with the system’s safety requirements.

Caution

Do not use or attempt to modify the supplied AC power cord if it is not the type required for use in your region.

Installation Overview

The following steps offer an overview of the system installation process. For detailed instructions on performing these steps,

refer to the specified sections.

Set the voltage selector switch on the back of the computer

to the correct input line voltage. (See page 1-4.)

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Your System

The keys for the front panel door lock are taped to the inside of the door. Open the door to remove the keys. (It might be a little hard to open the door the first time.)

Install any optional equipment you want to add to your

computer, such as disk drives, memory modules, or EISA option cards. You may not want to install any ISA option cards yet (unless you will use an ISA card to control your monitor). See “Installing Optional Equipment,” on page 1-5.

Connect the external devices, such as the monitor, printer, keyboard, and mouse. See “Connecting Peripheral Devices,” on page 1-6.

Note

Even if you intend to use this system as a network file

server, you need to connect at least a monitor and a

keyboard to complete the installation. You may remove them once the installation is complete.

Read “Turning on the System” on page 1-8, before you turn

on the computer.

Read “Configuring Your System” on page 1-10 for information on the available configuration programs.

If necessary, set the switches or jumpers on any ISA cards you have not yet installed, and install them in the computer. See Chapter 6 for instructions.

Connect all of your peripheral devices.

Install your operating system and any other application programs.

Setting

Up Your System

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Setting the Voltage Selector Switch

Your system is powered by a 230 watt power supply. The power supply voltage is controlled by a voltage selector switch on the computer’s back panel that may be set to 115 VAC or

230

VAC.

The computer is shipped with the voltage selector switch set to 115 VAC. This setting is appropriate for line source voltages between 100 and 120 VAC. This is generally the appropriate setting if you will use the computer in North America or Japan.

If you plan to operate the computer in the United Kingdom or Europe, you will almost certainly need to reset the voltage selector switch to 230 VAC. Line source voltages between 200 and 240 VAC are acceptable with the switch set to 230 VAC.

If you need to change the voltage selector switch setting, refer to the illustration below.

voltage selector switch

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Setting Up Your System

Caution

Before you turn on the power to your system, you must be sure the voltage selector switch is set to the appropriate setting for the electrical power source in your location or you will seriously damage your system.

To change the voltage selector switch setting, insert the tip of a ball-point pen or a similar tool into the dimple on the switch. Then slide the switch to the right to select 115 VAC or to the left to select 230 VAC.

Installing Optional Equipment

Before you set up and connect your system components, you may want to install any optional equipment you plan to use. Chapters 6 and 7 give complete instructions for installing

options such as disk drives, memory modules, and option cards.

You may want to list the serial numbers and other important information about the options you install in the “Equipment

Note that the order in which you install option cards depends

on the type of cards you have. If you will be installing only ISA option cards that did not come with their own configuration (CFG) files, you should install them before you connect your

peripheral devices. Follow the instructions in your ISA card

manual to set the card’s switches or jumpers for your system. You should also install any EISA cards you plan to use before

you connect peripheral devices so your EISA Configuration utility can automatically detect the cards and configure them correctly.

Setting Up Your System

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If you plan to install any ISA cards that came with their own CFG files, you should install them after you have connected the necessary peripheral devices and run the computer’s EISA Configuration utility. This allows you to add the CFG file information to your configuration so the program can give you the card’s correct jumper and switch settings. Then you can set the switches and jumpers and install the card. See the documentation that came with your card(s) for information.

Be sure that the option card(s) you install do not exceed your computer’s power supply limits, as described in Appendix B. Then follow the instructions in Chapter 6 to install the cards,

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Refer to the illustration below to locate the ports on the back of your computer.

voltage selector switch

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keyboard port

serial port 2

VGA port

Setting Up Your System

AC inlet

mouse port

serial port 1

parallel port

Before connecting the peripheral devices, make sure the power buttons or switches on the computer and all peripheral devices are turned off. Then follow these steps to connect the peripheral devices:

If necessary, insert the mouse cable connector into the

mouse port on the back panel.

Caution

Although the keyboard and mouse ports appear to be identical, you cannot use them interchangeably. Be sure to plug the keyboard and mouse into the correct ports.

Insert the keyboard cable connector into the keyboard port

on the back panel.

Connect the interface cables of any other peripheral devices

such as a monitor, printer, or modem to the appropriate

port on the back panel.

Connect the power cords for any peripheral devices to

grounded electrical outlets.

Plug one end of the computer’s power cord into the AC inlet

socket on the back panel.

Plug the other end of the computer’s power cord into an

appropriate electrical outlet.

Be sure to read the next section before you turn on the system.

Setting Up Your System

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Turning On the System

Read the following safety rules to avoid damaging the computer or injuring yourself:

Do not connect any power or peripheral device cables when the computer’s power is on.

Never turn on the computer while a protective card is in a

5.25-inch diskette drive.

Never turn on the computer when its cover is off.

Never turn off or reset your computer while a disk drive

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

Always wait at least five seconds after you turn off the power before you turn it on again. This prevents possible

damage to the computer’s electrical circuitry.

Do not leave a beverage near your system or any of its components. Spilled liquid can damage the circuitry of

your equipment.

Always turn off the power and wait 30 seconds before you disconnect the computer’s power cord and device cables,

and remove the cover. Only remove the cover to access internal devices.

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Never press the computer’s power, reset, or Keyboard/Mouse Lock buttons while the front panel is removed.

Setting

Your System

Follow these steps to turn on the system:

Make sure all peripheral devices, such as the mouse,

keyboard, and monitor, have been connected.

Turn on the monitor and any other peripheral devices.

Turn on your system by pressing the power button on the front panel.

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Verify that the power indicator light on the front panel is on.

You are now ready to begin using your computer. See the next section for information on configuring your system.

Setting Up Your System

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Configuring Your System

There are two programs you can use to configure your

computer: the SETUP program and the EISA Configuration utility. Which one you use depends on the option cards you may have installed in your computer.

You should use the SETUP program to configure your computer in the following situations:

You did not install any option cards or installed only ISA option cards that did not come with configuration (CFG) files

You do not have a diskette drive or have disabled your diskette drive.

You should run the EISA Configuration utility to configure your system if either of the following is true:

You have installed an EISA option card

You have installed an ISA option card that came with a CFG file.

Your computer’s SETUP program is stored in the system BIOS ROM. You can run SETUP whenever you turn on or reset the

computer, regardless of whether you have installed an operating system. See Chapter 2 for instructions on running the program.

The EISA Configuration utility is on the Reference diskette. See

Chapter 3 for instructions on running this utility.

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Setting Up Your System

Equipment Log

Use this space to record information about your system. You should refer to this section if you call for assistance.

Computer serial number: Purchase location:

date: Monitor serial number: Printer serial number: Other device serial number: Other device serial number: Other device serial number: Other device serial number: Option cards installed: Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3: Slot 4:

Slot 5: Slot 6: Slot 7: Slot 8:

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IDE drives installed: Bay 1: Bay 2: SCSI drives installed: Bay 1: Bay 2: Bay 3: Bay 4:

Bay 5: Bay 6: Other drives installed (diskette, tape, CD-ROM, etc.): Bay 1: Bay 2: Bay 3: Operating system version number: Operating system serial number: Software program

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Setting Up Your System

Version number Serial number

Chapter 2

Running the SETUP Program

The SETUP program allows you to configure your computer and set many different system options. You should use SETUP to configure your computer in the following situations:

You did not install any option cards or installed only ISA option cards that did not come with configuration (CFG) files

You do not have a diskette drive or have disabled your diskette drive.

If you have installed EISA option cards, you should run the EISA Configuration utility instead of the SETUP program to configure your system. See Chapter 3 for more information.

Note

If you plan to operate your computer without either a monitor, keyboard, or diskette drive, see “Using Special Configurations” in Chapter 4 before running SETUP or the EISA Configuration utility. If you’ll be redirecting your computer’s input and output to a serial port, be sure to see “Operating Your Computer from a Remote Location” in Chapter 4 before configuring your system.

Your computer’s SETUP program is stored in the system BIOS ROM. You can run SETUP whenever you turn on or reset the computer, regardless of whether you have installed an operating system.

Note

Any settings you make using the EISA Configuration utility override those you set using SETUP.

Running the SETUP Program

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Starting the Program

Follow these steps to run SETUP:

Turn on the computer or press the reset button. You see the memory test countdown and then the power-on diagnostic test countdown. You may also see this prompt:

Press Spacebar to Abort Memory Test

If you want to skip the memory test to shorten the time it takes to enter SETUP, press the spacebar.

(If you press

does not perform the memory test.)

If the power-on diagnostic tests do not find errors, you hear a beep and may see the following prompt:

To continue press: . . . . . . . SPACEBAR

To configure system press: . . . F1

If the tests find a minor error or you have not yet installed your operating system, the computer beeps twice; then you see an error message and the following prompt:

To continue press: . . . . . . . SPACEBAR

To configure system press: . . . F1

[Ctrl) 171 [E]

remains on the screen for four seconds. Press

to reset the computer, it

2-2

Running the

SETUP

Program

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Epson Powerspan User Manual

Contents

Software

How to Use This Manual

Where to Get Help

Preparing to Set Up Your System

Installation Overview

Setting the Voltage Selector Switch

Installing Optional Equipment

Connecting Peripheral Devices

Turning On the System

Configuring Your System

Equipment Log

Starting the Program