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EPSON® POWERSPAN

User’s Guide

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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT m02184

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.

Beim AnschluB des Computers an die Netzversorgung muB sichergestellt werden,

16 A

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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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Do not allow the computer’s power cord to become damaged or frayed.

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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

Chapter 3

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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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Removing the Internal Main System Board Cover

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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Using the VGA Feature Connector Memory Modules Installing Memory Modules Removing Memory Modules

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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

Installing a SCSI Drive

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Installing the SCSI 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

Epson International Marketing Locations

Distributors

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

and an

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.)

1-2 Setting Up

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

1-3

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

1-5

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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buttonbutton

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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:

Setting Up Your System

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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

To continue without running SETUP, press the spacebar. To run SETUP, press

If the power-on diagnostic tests find a serious error, you hear a beep code indicating the error and the system halts. See Appendix A for a list of the error beep codes and suggested solutions to the problem.

Now you see the first page of SETUP information:

Syatclm Time: 10:40:59 symtem

Date: Dot 12, 1993

Languacm:

Onhoard

Dhkette A: 3.5". 1.44 MB Dimkott. Br

onhoard 1DE:EJlabl.d Hard Driva 1: m Eard

Drim 2:

Englimh

Plop~y:

Bhabled

Not

User Definable

Izmtalled

Insitallsd

Drives:

-Disk Subsystem

Prec~anaation:

2and3

There are four pages of SETUP information. Follow the

instructions in the next section to view or change your settings and display the other pages.

Selecting Options

To move the cursor from the current option to the next or previous available option, press m or more than one option on a line, you can also press

[-)

to move to the next or previous option.)

(If there is

Page 1 of 4

Cylindora:

eordn: 13

Land

zone:

Stactora: 51

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[tl

723

722

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Running the SETUP Program 2-3

To change the setting of the currently highlighted option, press

nor&

are numeric values, press a to select higher values and m to select lower values.

To set default values or exit SETUP (with or without saving your settings), press you can press to perform these functions.

Press (The system time and date options remain at their current settings.) See “Exiting SETUP” on page 2-14 for information about exiting SETUP.

to scroll through the available settings. If the settings

You see a display listing the keys

[F5)

to set all the SETUP options to their default values.

Selecting Settings

The table below lists the settings available for each SETUP option and describes how they affect your configuration. The numbers in parentheses refer to notes at the end of the table. When you finish changing your settings, see “Exiting SETUP” on page 2-14.

SETUP program options

Option System Time

system Date

Language

2-4 Running the SETUP Program

Settings

hh:mm:ss

dd month yyyy

English* Français (French) Deutsch (German) Italiano (Italian)

Español (Spanish)

Set the current hour

(hh),

minutes

Set the current day (dd), month, and year (yyyy); automatically tracks leap years

Set to the language in which you want to display the SETUP

program text

SETUP program options (continued)

Onboard FlOPPY

Diskette A

Diskette B

Onboard IDE

Hard Drive 1 Hard Drive 2

Settings

Enabled * Disabled

5.25”. 360 KB

1.2 MB

5.25”

3.5”, 720 KB

3.5”: 1.44 MB (A*)

3.5”, 2.88 MB

Not Installed (B*) Enabled

Disabled *

Type nn

Not Installed l

Description

Set to Enabled to use the built-in diskette drive controller; set to Disabled to disable the built-in controller if you are either not using a diskette drive or will use a controller on an option card

Set to the type(s) of diskette drive(s) installed in the system; set to Not Installed if you do not have the specified drive installed

Set to Enabled to use the built-in IDE hard disk drive controller to control your IDE drive(s); set to Disabled to use an external IDE drive controller (1)

Set to the hard disk drive type of the specified IDE hard disk drive or enter parameters for user-definable drive type according to the drive’s documentation; select the user-defined drive type number you want to use in the option described below; select Not Installed for both options if you have installed a SCSI hard disk drive. (For more information, see “Hard Disk Drive Types” on page 2-12.)

User Definable Drives

2 and 3 *

48 and 49

Select the pair of user-definable drive types you want to use to enter your drive’s parameters; select the type and enter the parameters using the option described above

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2-5

SETUP program options (continued)

Option Video Type

640x480 Mode Refresh Rate (3)

800x600 Mode Refresh Rate

1024x768 Mode

Refresh Rate

Video Font

OnBoard Video Controller

Offboard VGA/EGA

Adapter Installed

Settings

VGA/EGA * CGA40 CGA80 MDA Not Installed

60Hz* 75 Hz x2, x16 @72 Hz

8 x 16 9 x 16*

Primary l

Secondary

Yes * No

Description Select the type of adapter you

installed; if you are using the built-in adapter, select VGA/EGA

(2)

Select the refresh rate frequency (in Hertz) of the built-in video

controller when it is operating in 640 x 480 mode; see your monitor manual to determine the correct refresh rate

This option has no effect on your system

This option has no effect on your

system Select the font dimensions of the

video characters that appear on

the screen; select 9 x 16 for use

with VGA and most computer programs

Set to Primary if you are using the built-in video controller as your primary display adapter; set to

Secondary to use the built-in

controller as the secondary controller; if you install a VGA display adapter card, the computer may automatically change the card to the primary adapter and set the built-in adapter to Secondary; all BIOS video writes are directed to the Primary video display

Set to Yes if you installed a video display adapter on an option card that contains a BIOS at address C0000h; select No if you have not installed a video option card (4)

2-6 Running the SETUP Program

SETUP program options (continued)

Option

Keyboard

NumLock on at boot No*

Password

POST Memory

Test Prompt

Settings

installed Not Installed *

Yes

Not installed * Installed

Enabled * Disabled

Description

Set to Installed to allow your computer to operate with a keyboard; set to Not installed to use your computer without a keyboard (for example, as a network server) and allow power-on diagnostic tests to report a disabled keyboard instead of a failed keyboard

Set to Yes to turn on Num Lock mode whenever you turn on or reset your computer; set to No to

turn it off To set a power-on password,

highlight this option when the

setting is Not installed and press

or a. Then follow the instructions on the screen to enter the password; the setting changes to Installed. (See Chapter 4 for more information about the password function.)

Set to Enabled to display the skip memory test prompt when you

turn on or reset your computer; select Disabled to prevent

display of the prompt. (You can

still press the spacebar to skip the

test if you disabled the prompt.) See page 2-2 for more information.

POST Setup Prompt

Enabled * Disabled

Set to Enabled to display the prompt to run the SETUP program when you turn on or reset your computer; select Disabled to prevent display of the prompt. (You can still press [to run SETUP if you disable the prompt.) See page 2-2 for more information.

Running the SETUP Program

2-7

SETUP program options (continued)

Option

Boot Device Select

Base Memory

Extended Memory

Base Memory Above 512K

Speaker

LCD

Onboard

Mouse

Settings

Floppy or Hard Drive l Hard Drive Only

640 KB *

512KB

(memory size]

Enabled * Disabled

Enabled l Disabled

Enabled * Disabled

Description

Select the device(s) from which you want to be able to boot your system; setting is ignored if the diskette drive is controlled by a controller on an option card

Displays the size of the base memory; setting is 640KB unless there is a base memory failure or you reassigned the base memory between 512KB and 640KB in the option described below

Displays the amount of extended memory in the system including memory installed on SlMMs and any memory option cards; you cannot change this setting

Set to Enabled to assign the base memory address from 512KB to 640KB to memory on the system board; set to Disabled if you install an option card that reserves these addresses for its own use

Set to Enabled to turn on the computer’s built-in speaker; set to Disabled to turn off the speaker (cannot be turned on by application software if Disabled)

This option has no effect on your system

Set to Enabled if you have connected a mouse to the built-in mouse port; set to Disabled if you are not using a mouse (frees hardware interrupt lRQ12) or if you are using a mouse controller installed on an option card

2-8

Running the

SETUP

Program

SETUP program options (continued)

Option

Parallel Port

Serial Port 1 (5)

Serial Port 2 (5)

Console Redirection to COM1

Console Redirection to COM2

Settings

Address 378H:

Compatible/lRQ7*

Address 278H:

Compatible/lRQ5

Address 378H:

Bi-directional/lRQ7

Address 278H:

Bi-directional/lRQ5

Disabled

Address 3F8H/IRQ4* Address 2F8H/IRQ3 Address 3E8H/IRQ10

Disabled

Address 2F8H/IRQ3* Address 3E8H/IRQ10 Address 2E8H/IRQ11

Disabled

Disabled* 1200 Baud 2400 Baud

9600 Baud

Disabled*

1200 Baud 2400 Baud 9600 Baud

Description

Select one of the Compatible

options to set the port for IBM AT

compatible signals: select one of the Bi-directional options to set the port for IBM PS/2 compatible bi-directional signals; select

Disabled to prevent the port from reacting to any signals (no resources are allocated when Disabled)

Select the address you want to use for serial port 1; set to Disabled to prevent the port from reacting to any signals (no resources are allocated when

Disabled) Select the address you want to

use for serial port 2; set to

Disabled to prevent the port from reacting to any signals (no resources are allocated when

Disabled) Set to Disabled to prevent

redirection of the computer’s input and output to serial port 1: set to the speed the computer should use to copy the redirected input/output to serial port 1

Set to Disabled to prevent

redirection of the computer’s

input and output to the serial

port assigned as COM2; set to the speed the computer should

use to copy the redirected

input/output to the port

Running the SETUP Program

2-9

SETUP program options (continued)

Option

I/O Recovery Time

Settings

Fast * Slow

Enabled-

Write Through

Enabled-

Write Back

Disabled*

Standard

Enhanced l

Enabled l Disabled

Description

Select Fast to set the computer’s processor to operate at its maximum speed; select Slow to set the processor to operate at a simulated 8 MHz speed to accommodate old application programs that may require it; slow speed also disables any system caching

Set to Enabled-Write Through to enable caching on the 486DX2/66 CPU card; set to Enabled-Write Back to enable caching on the Pentium CPU card; set to Disabled to prevent caching when you are using

time-dependent software

Select Enhanced to set a fast I/O

recovery time; set to Standard if you have trouble with an application program or option card that is running in Enhanced mode

Set to Enabled to improve performance by posting I/O writes to the EISA bus; set to

Disabled if any of your option

cards do not support this feature

2-10

Concurrent

Refresh

Enabled l Disabled

Running the SETUP

Set to Enabled to improve

performance by executing

concurrent CPU cache and

main memory refresh cycles; set to Disabled if you have trouble with any application programs while this option is enabled

Program

SETUP program options (continued)

Option

Onboard Video BIOS Mapping

Settings

To EOOOOH*

To COOOOH

Description

Select To E0000H to map the

onboard video BIOS to memory

address E0000h: select To C0000H to map the video BIOS to address C0000h to provide compatibility with old

application software (6)

Shadow C0000 to C7FFF C8000 to CFFFF E0000 to E7FFF

Scan FLASH User Area

Disabled Enabled

Enabled Disabled

Set any of these options to enable or disable shadowing of

ROM data from the indicated

memory address range (6) Set to Enabled to allow the BIOS

to call any code you have

installed in the 8KB block EA000h to EBFFFh prior to booting the computer (FLASH user area); set

to Disabled to scan the block

normally

* Default setting

If you will boot your system from a SCSI hard disk drive, you must disable the built-in IDE controller and set both hard disk drive types to Not Installed.

When you select Not Installed for the Video Type option, the display type bits are configured for VGA.

If you change the refresh rate, you must press the reset button or turn the computer off and then on again after saving your settings to reset the rate.

4 The Offboard VGA/EGA Adapter Installed option settings do not affect

your built-in video controller. To enable or disable this controller, you must set jumper E0290. See Chapter 6 for more information.

You cannot set Serial Port 1 and 2 to the same address. If you attempt to do so, you see an error message.

6 If you set the Onboard Video BIOS Mapping option to To C0000H, you

must set the Shadow C0000 to C7FFF option to Disabled to avoid a memory conflict. If you set the Onboard Video BIOS Mapping option to

To E0000H, you must set the Shadow E0000 to E7FFF option to Disabled to

avoid a conflict.

Running the SETUP Program

2-11

Hard Disk Drive Types

The following table lists the types of hard disk drives you can

use in your computer. Check this table and the manual that came with your hard disk to find the correct type for the hard disk drive(s) installed in your computer.

If your drive documentation includes only the drive parameters

and not a specific type number, search through this list to find a type that matches your drive. If none of the types match, select one of the user-defined drive types (2 and 3 or 48 and 49) and set your own parameters using the Hard Drive n option. See

page 2-5.

Be sure you enter the correct drive type or parameters for

Hard disk drive types

2-12 Running the SETUP Program

Hard disk drive types (con timed)

Running the SETUP Program 2-13

Hard disk drive types (continued)

46 925 9 47 48,49 - - - - -

699

-1 256 700

925

17 17

69MB 40MB

User-definable

Exiting SETUP

To exit the SETUP program, press m at any of the SETUP pages and follow the instructions on the screen to do any of the following:

To continue running SETUP, press [ again.

To load default settings for all the SETUP options, press

[;

the program erases any changes you have made

(except for the time and date).

To exit SETUP without saving your settings, press

then exit and reboot the

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Running the

SETUP Program

Chapter 3

Running the EISA Configuration Utility

The EISA Configuration utility, provided with your system on

the Reference diskette, allows you to configure your computer

when you have installed the following option cards:

EISA option cards

ISA option cards that came with configuration (CFG) files.

Use the program to do the following:

Learn about the configuration process

Set the date and time

Copy the configuration (CFG) files for any option cards you install

Configure the system board and any option cards

Create one or more System Configuration Information

(SCI) files

Access other system utilities, such as password, CPU speed,

and cache utilities.

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 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.

Running the EISA Configuration Utility 3-1

You need to run the EISA Configuration utility to configure your system with your EISA option cards installed before you use your computer. You may need to run it again later if you add or remove options, such as memory, disk drives, or option cards.

After running the program, you save your current configuration in the computer’s CMOS RAM and in a file called SYSTEM.SCI. Your computer checks this information each time you turn it on and assigns system resources based on the configuration options you selected.

Once you configure your computer with this utility, you should not use the SETUP program in your computer’s BIOS. Always use the EISA Configuration utility to configure your computer.

If you want to create an alternate configuration for your

computer or another computer, you can create an alternate SCI

file. See page 3-25 for more information.

Note

The first time you configure your computer, you must run the program from the Reference diskette and it is best to always run it from there. However, you can run the EISA Configuration utility from your hard disk to speed up its performance. See page 3-31 for information on copying the

files to your hard disk. Then see page 3-27 for instructions on

running the utility from a command line.

3-2 Running the EISA Configuration Utility

How to Use This Chapter

This chapter is divided into the following four sections:

The Configuration Process

configuring your computer with the EISA Configuration utility. It also tells you how to use the keyboard or a mouse with the program and how to use on-line help.

Configuring Your System

instructions for running the EISA Configuration utility and is organized in the order in which you should perform the operations.

Using Alternate Configuration Files

create and use alternate configuration files, if this is necessary.

Using Special Modes

computer by running it in special operating modes, such as non-target modeling mode.

Read “The Configuration Process” first to familiarize yourself with all aspects of the configuration process. Then perform the

configuration operations in the order they are described under “Configuring Your System.”

describes the various aspects of

provides step-by-step

explains how to

tells you how to configure your

If you need to create alternate configuration files or run the program in special modes, see pages 3-25 or 3-27, respectively.

Running

the

EISA

Configuration

Utility

3-3

The Configuration Process

This section describes the following configuration operations:

Using the configuration files

Using the keyboard or a mouse with the program

Using on-line help.

Using Configuration Files

Configuration (or CFG) files provide information to the system about a cards functions and resource requirements so your computer can allocate its resources efficiently. They also provide instructions for setting any switches and jumpers on ISA cards.

You can copy to your Reference diskette a configuration file for each card you install using the EISA Configuration utility. EISA

cards come with the necessary CFG file to allow the program to configure the card automatically. See your EISA card documentation for more information.

ISA option cards may come with the necessary CFG file for this program. If you do not have a CFG file for your ISA card, you

can still install the card in your system. However, you should

configure the rest of your system and then follow the

instructions that came with the card to set any of its switches or jumpers.

3-4

Running the

EISA Configuration Utility

Using the Keyboard

If you use a keyboard when you run the EISA Configuration utility, refer to the table below for a description of the keys you can use to move the cursor and select items. If you’ll be using a mouse with the program, see “Using a Mouse” below. Most of the screens show which keys you can press to perform various operations. Follow the instructions on each screen.

Whenever the <OK> icon is highlighted, press w to select

<OK>. To select <Cancel>, you can either press the

or highlight

and press

mEntar

Key commands

[

key

Key

moor m

[or

I @j-J [B

(xi-1 [End)

moor=

IPg

Function Moves the cursor to the next field

Moves the cursor to the previous field

Highlights items within a list or scrolls the screen

Selects the highlighted option

Cancels the current action or menu

Moves the cursor up or down one screen

Moves the cursor to the first line of information

Moves the cursor to the last line of information

Using a Mouse

The first time you run the EISA Configuration utility, you must use the keyboard. After configuring your system, load your operating system and then install your mouse driver. Then you can run the utility using your mouse.

Running the EISA Configuration Utility

3-5

To select most options, place the cursor on the option, click

once to highlight it, and again to select it. When you see ? or 4 on the side of a screen, you can scroll the

text. Place the cursor on the arrow indicating the scroll direction and hold down the mouse button. Release it to stop.

Keep in mind that this chapter gives keyboard instructions when describing how to use the EISA Configuration utility. You should substitute the appropriate mouse equivalents when performing the same operations.

Using On-line He/p

The EISA Configuration utility provides extensive on-line help information. You can obtain help in the following ways:

Highlight a menu option to see a description of its function.

Select Step 1:

information

the configuration process.

Press the following menu appears:

Press press

3-6 Running the EISA Configuration Utility

[

EISA Configuration Help

Current screen

Selected item or board

All boards

Keys

Topics

Using help

EISA configuration

m IEnter)

Important EISA configuration

for detailed information about each step in

key whenever you see

to highlight the help information you need; then to select it.

Help=F1. The

Configuring Your System

Follow the instructions in this section and on your screen to configure your computer using the EISA Configuration utility.

You configure your system in the following order:

Set the date and time

Add or remove boards; when you add an option card, select this option to copy the necessary configuration files

View or edit the details of your configuration; use this option to define your configuration

View or print your jumper and switch settings

Save the configuration as you exit the program.

Starting the Program

Follow these steps to start the EISA Configuration utility:

Insert the Reference diskette in drive A and turn on or reset the computer.

After a moment, you see the title screen for the EISA Configuration utility. Press B to continue. You see the Welcome screen.

Note

If you installed any EISA option cards in your system, you see a message telling you to configure your computer. Press

IEnter]

to continue.

Running

the EISA Configuration Utility

3-7

Press IEnter You see the Main Menu:

Main Menu

Learn about configuring your computer Configure computer

Set date Set time Access System Utilities Maintain system configuration diskette Exit from this utility

For an overview of the configuration process, highlight

Learn about configuring your computer and

press [Enter. When you have finished reading the three Help screens, press [Enter) to return to the Main Menu.

(You can press

time.)

Now set the date and time of your computer’s real-time clock, as described below.

[

to return to the Main Menu at any

Setting

3-8 Running the EISA Configuration Utility

the Date

The real-time clock in your computer continuously tracks the

and

date time you run the configuration program, set the date and time for your computer. You can set them again later to adjust your clock for seasonal time adjustments, such as daylight savings time. The computer automatically changes the date for leap years.

and Time

time-even when the computer is turned off. The first

Follow these steps to set the date and time:

At the Main Menu, select as the following:

Date 12-12-1993 (mm-dd-yyyy)

The current setting for necessary. You can use the arrow keys to move the cursor and overtype the date. Then press IEnter

At the Main Menu, select similar to the date prompt.

You can use the arrow keys to move the cursor and overtype the time. Then press

Now you can configure your computer, as described below.

Set date.

Date

[Enter.

is highlighted. Correct it as

Set time.

You see the Main Menu.

You see a prompt such

You see a prompt

Performing the Configuration Steps

Follow these steps to configure your computer:

At the Main Menu, select moment, you see this menu:

Configure computer.

After a

Steps in configuring your computer

Step 1:

Step 2: step 3: step 4: step 5:

Important EISA configuration information Add or remove boards View or edit details

Examine required switches

Save and exit

Running the EISA Configuration Utility 3-9

Note

If you installed EISA option cards in your system, the program first asks you to insert a diskette containing a CFG file for the EISA card. Remove the Reference diskette, insert the appropriate configuration diskette, and press [Enter. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation and then go to the next step.

Select

Step 1

screen about configuring your system. If you want to print

any of the screens to the printer connected to port LPT1,

press the

Select

Step 2

add, remove, or move option cards in your configuration and copy any necessary CFG files to your Reference diskette. See the next section for more information.

Select

Step 3

view or edit the details of your system board and your

option cards. See “Defining the Configuration Settings”

below for more information.

and read the information displayed on your

@E’

key.

and follow the instructions on the screen to

3-10

Select

Step 4

if you want to view or print the current configuration and any switch or jumper settings you may need to change. Follow the instructions on the screen.

When you finish configuring your system, select

Step 5

to save the configuration in your computer’s CMOS RAM and reboot the system. You can also exit the program without saving the configuration, if necessary. Follow the

instructions on the screen.

Running the EISA

Configuration

Utility

Adding or Removing a Board

Select

Step

add or remove an option card. The program displays a list of the computer’s slots with a description of any cards that it detects. The computer automatically detects EISA cards, but you must add the necessary ISA card information. Follow the instructions on the screen to add, move, or remove an option card.

When you add an option card, you need the configuration diskette that came with the card. Follow the instructions on the screen to copy the appropriate CFG files to your Reference diskette.

Add or remove boards

when you need to

Note

Your computer does not come with a CFG File Library diskette. When adding a card, insert the CFG file diskette that came with the card. If you are installing an ISA card that did not come with a diskette, follow the instructions in the card’s documentation to set the appropriate jumpers.

Defining the Configuration Settings

Select

Step 3 : View or edit details

configuration menu to view your system configuration options. Then follow the instructions on the screen to edit the settings of these options. You can also perform various advanced configuration operations by accessing the Advanced menu. See “Using the Advanced Configuration Options,” later in the chapter, for more information.

You cannot change the settings for certain options because they are detected and set automatically by the program. Some options or settings may not be available, depending on the type of

microprocessor

installed in your computer.

Running the EISA Configuration Utility

from the

3-11

If you add any EISA option cards to your system, various configuration options for the card(s) appear on the screen following the system board options. See your EISA option card documentation for information about configuring your card(s).

The table below describes the settings available for each of the system board options. The numbers in parentheses refer to notes at the end of the table.

System board options

Option

System Processor Module

System Board

Extended Memory

System Base Memory Option

User Definable Hard Drives

Settings

(processor type)

(memory size)

Extended Memory

640KB Base Memory l 512KB Base Memory

Types 2 and 3 * Types 48 and 49

Description

Displays the type of processor module installed in your system

Displays the amount of extended memory in the system including memory

installed on SlMMs and any

memory option cards; you

cannot change this setting

Select 640KB to use all of this

memory as base memory;

select 512KB to reassign the

memory addresses from 512KB

to 640KB if you install an option

card that uses these

addresses

Select the pair of

user-definable drive types you

want to use; select the type

and enter the parameters at

the appropriate Hard Drive n

option(s) described below

3-12 Running the EISA Configuration Utility

System

board

options (continued)

Option

Cache Control

Onboard Floppy

Controller

Diskette A

Diskette B

Onboard IDE Hard Disk Controller

Settings Description

Cache Enabled-

Write Through Mode

Cache Enabled-

Write Back Mode

Cache Disabled*

Enable* Disable

3.5 inch 1.44 MB drive*

3.5 inch 720 KB drive

3.5 inch 2.88 MB drive

5.25 inch 1.2 MB drive Disabled if you have removed

5.25 inch 360 KB drive your diskette drive Diskette A Disabled

3.5 inch 1.44 MB drive

3.5 inch 720 KB drive drive installed as drive B in

3.5 inch 2.88 MB drive

5.25 inch 1.2 MB drive Disabled if you did not install a

5.25 inch 360 KB drive second diskette drive Diskette B Disabled

Enable

Disable

Set to Enabled-Write Through Mode to enable caching on

the 486DX2/66 CPU card; set to Enabled-Write Back Mode to enable caching on the

Pentium CPU card; set to

Disabled to prevent caching

when you are using time-

dependent software. You can

also turn cache control off

and on using the EISA System

Utilities; see Chapter 4.

Set to Enable to use the

built-in diskette drive

controller; set to Disable to

disable the built-in controller

and use a controller on an

option card

Set to the type of diskette

drive installed as drive A in

your system; set to Diskette A

Set to the type of diskette

your system; set to Diskette B

Set to Enable to use the

built-in IDE hard disk drive

controller to control your IDE

drive(s); set to Disable to use

an external IDE drive controller

(1)

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3-13

System board options (continued)

Hard Drive 1 and Hard Drive 2

Parallel Port

Serial Port 1

Serial Port 2

Settings

Drive Type nn

Hard Drive n Disabled*

Base Address 378h -

Compatible*

Base Address 378h -

Bi-directional

Base Address 278h -

Compatible

Base Address 278h -

Bidirectional

Disabled

Base address 03F8h* Base address 02F8h Base address 03E8h Disabled

Base address 02F8h * Base address 03E8h Base address 02E8h Disabled

Description

Set to the hard disk drive type

of the specified IDE hard disk drive or set to user-definable drive types (2, 3, 48, or 49) and enter parameters according to the drive’s documentation; see “Hard disk drive types”

below (1) Select one of the Compatible

options to set the port for IBM AT compatible signals; select one of the Bi-directional

options to set the port for IBM

PS/2 compatible bidirectional signals; select Disabled to

prevent the port from reacting to any signals (no resources are allocated when Disabled)

Select the address you want to use for serial port 1; set to

Disabled to prevent the port from reacting to any signals

(no resources are allocated when Disabled) (2)

Select the address you want to use for serial port 2; set to

Disabled to prevent the port from reacting to any signals

(no resources are allocated when Disabled) (2)

COM1 Redirection

Disabled*

1200 Baud 2400 Baud 9600 Baud

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Set to Disabled to prevent

redirection of the computer’s input and output to the serial port assigned to COM1: set to

the speed the computer

should use to copy the redirected input/output to the serial port assigned to COM1

System board options (continued)

Option

COM2 Redirection

Video Type VGA/EGA l

Offboard VGA/EGA Video Adapter

Onboard Video Controller

Settings

Disabled l

1200 Baud

2400 Baud 9600 Baud

CGA - 80 columns CGA - 40 columns MDA Not Installed

No - Enable

Onboard Video Controller via Jumper*

Yes - Disable

Onboard Video Controller via Jumper

Primary l

Secondary

Description

Set to Disabled to prevent

redirection of the computer’s input and output to the serial

port assigned to COM2: set to the speed the computer should use to copy the

redirected input/output to the serial port assigned to COM2

If you have installed a video

display adapter on an option

card, select the type of

adapter you installed; if you

are using the built-in video

controller, select VGA/EGA Set to Yes if you have installed

a video display adapter on an

option card that contains a

BIOS at address C0000h; select

No if you have not installed a

video option card

Set to Primary if you are using the built-in video controller as

your primary adapter; set to

Secondary if you are not using

your built-in controller. This

setting is ignored if jumper

E0290 is set to disable the

built-in VGA controller and

you set this option to Primary

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System board options (continued)

Option

Onboard

Video BIOS

Mapping

640 x 480 Mode Refresh Rate (4)

800x600 Mode Refresh

Rate

1024 x 768 Mode Refresh Rate

Shadow

C0000h-C7FFFh C8000h-CFFFFh

E0000h-E7FFFh

Settings

To E0000H

To C0000H Disabled

60 Hz* 75 Hz x2, x16 @ 72Hz

Enabled

(E0000h - E7FFFh* )

Disabled

(C0000h - C7FFFh* )

Description

Select To E0000H to map the onboard video BIOS to memory address E0000h: select To C0000H to map the video BIOS to address COOOOh for compatibility with older application software; this option is set to automatically set to Disabled if you disable the Onboard Video Controller. as described above (3)

Select the refresh rate frequency (in Hertz) of the built-in video controller when it is operating in 640 x 480 mode; see your monitor manual to determine the correct refresh rate

This option has no effect on your system

Set to Enabled to shadow

ROM data to the specified memory address range in RAM; set to Disabled to leave

data in ROM (3)

Keyboard

Control

Enabled Disabled

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Set to Enabled to allow your

computer to operate with a keyboard; set to Disabled to use your computer without a keyboard (for example. as a network server) and allow power-on diagnostic tests to report a disabled keyboard

System board options ( Continued)

Option Onboard Enabled*

Mouse Control

Speaker Enabled*

Control Disabled

CPU Speed

NumLock Boot

State

I/O Recovery

Time

Posted I/O Writes

Settings

Disabled

FAST* SLOW

ON at Boot OFF at Boot*

Standard Enhanced*

Enabled * Disabled

Description

Set to Enabled if you have connected a mouse to the built-in mouse port; set to

Disabled if you are not using a mouse (frees hardware interrupt lRQ12) or if you are

using a mouse controller

installed on an option card Set to Enabled to turn on the

computer’s built-in speaker; set to Disabled to turn off the speaker (cannot be turned on

by application software if

Disabled) Select FAST to set the

computer’s processor to

operate at its maximum speed; select SLOW to set the

processor to operate at a simulated 8 MHz speed to accommodate old application programs that

may require it Select ON at Boot to enable

Num Lock mode whenever you turn on or reset your computer; select OFF at Boot to disable it

Select Enhanced to set fast

I/O recovery times; set to Standard if you have trouble with an application program

or option card that is running

in Enhanced mode

Set to Enabled to improve

performance by posting I/O

writes to the EISA bus; set to

Disabled if any of your option

cards do not support this

feature

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System board options (continued)

Option

Concurrent Refresh Disabled

LCD

Scan FLASH

User Area

POST Memory

Test Prompt

Settings

Enabled*

Enabled

Disabled*

Enabled * Disabled

Description

Set to Enabled to improve performance by executing concurrent CPU, cache, and main memory refresh cycles; set to Disabled if you have trouble with application programs while this option is enabled

This option has no effect on your system

Set to Enabled to allow the BIOS to call any code you have installed in the 8KB block EA000h to EBFFFh (FLASH user area) prior to booting the computer; set to Disabled to scan the block normally

Set to Enabled to display the skip memory test prompt when you turn on or reset your computer; select Disabled to prevent display of the prompt. (you can still press the spacebar to skip the test if you disabled the prompt.) See Chapter 2 for more information.

BIOS Setup Control

Enabled - Prompt for Select Enabled - Prompt for

setup entry *

Enabled - Suppress prompt to run the SETUP

setup prompt

Setup Disabled

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setup entry to display the

program when you turn on or reset the computer; select Enabled - Suppress setup prompt to prevent display of

the prompt; select Setup

Disabled to prevent entry into the SETUP program until this option is changed

System board options (continued)

Option

Boot Device Control

Reserved

System

Resources

* Default setting

If you will boot your system from a SCSI hard disk drive, you must disable

the built-in IDE controller and set both hard disk drive types to Disabled.

You cannot set Serial Port 1 and 2 to the same address. If you attempt to do so, you see an error message.

If you set the Onboard Video BIOS Mapping option to To C0000H. you must set the Shadow C0000h - C7FFFh option to Disabled to avoid a memory conflict. If you set the Onboard Video BIOS Mapping option to

To E0000H, you must set the Shadow E0000h - E7FFFh to avoid a conflict.

If you change the refresh rate, you must press the reset button or turn the computer off and then on again after saving your settings to reset the rate.

The Boot Device Control setting is ignored if the diskette drive is controlled by a controller on an option card.

Settings

Boot from floppy or

hard drive*

Boot from hard drive

ONLY

(settings vary)

Description

Select the device(s) from which you want to be able to boot your system (5)

Press

and

to display the resources, such as interrupts and port ranges, that are reserved for use by the system board

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3-19

The options described in the table below appear on the View or edit details screen only if you are running the EISA Configuration utility in Advanced mode. See “Using Special Modes” on page 3-27 for more information.

Advanced mode system board options

Option

Video Font Size

Extended (settings vary) Memory Range Definitions

Additional expansion board address

Slot 4 AEN Control

Settings Description

9x16* 8x16

Enabled Disabled

EISA Compatible

ISA Compatible

Select the font dimensions of the video characters that appear on the screen

Displays the defined ranges of memory resident on the system board

If you have installed more than

15MB of memory in your system,

you may want to set this option to

Enabled to map additional address space to the EISA bus for use by option cards. Enabling this

space opens a 1 MB to 128KB

area between addresses

0F00000h and 0FE0000h and

reduces the available extended

memory by 1 MB. Select Disabled to use this address area for extended memory.

When slot 4 is set to EISA

Compatible, it uses the EISA

geographical addressing

scheme. If you set slot 4 to ISA

Compatible, it allows all types of

I/O accesses that may be

required by option cards

addressed in the range 0-255.

* Default setting

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the EISA Configuration Utility

Hard disk drive fypes

The following table lists the types of hard disk drives you can use in your computer. Check this table and the manual that came with your hard disk to find the correct type for the hard disk drive(s) installed in your computer.

Be sure you enter the correct drive type or parameters for your drive; if they are incorrect, the computer will not

Hard disk drive types

07 918

09 900

10 11

13 14 16

977 855

855

- - - - Unused 733 615

7 4

Running

-1

- -

-1 0

-1

- -

17 17 17

17 17

114 MB Unused 112 MB 40 MB 35 MB

49 MB

42 MB 20 MB Unused

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Hard disk drive types (continued)

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Hard disk drive types (con timed)

Using Advanced Configuration Options

To perform advanced configuration operations, press the

View or edit details

menu:.

Lock/unlock boards View additional system information menu Set verification mode menu Maintain SCI files menu

screen. You see the Advanced

[nl

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The table below describes the operations you can select from the Advanced menu and its submenus.

Advanced configuration options

Advanced menu option

Lock/unlock boards

View additional system information menu

Set verification mode menu

Maintain SCI files menu

Submenu

option

No submenu

Board

specifications

System specification:

Used resources

Available resources

Manual

Open

Save as

Description

Displays the locked/unlocked status of each board. Locking a board prevents you from changing any of its configuration settings.

Displays information about the identification and physical characteristics of your board(s).

Displays information about the Option slots in your computer.

Displays information about the

currently used system resources such as

IRQ levels, interface ports, and memory

addresses and defines which components are using the resources.

Displays information about unassigned system resources such as IRQ levels,

interface ports, and memory addresses. Sets the program to automatically

check for resource conflicts and report them, if they occur (default setting).

Sets the program so it does not check for resource conflicts unless you select the Verify option that appears on the View or edit details screen. (The Verify

option appears only if you have

selected Manual verify.)

Loads a previously created SCI file and

displays the contents. Any current

configuration information you entered

is lost.

Saves the current SCI file information to

a backup file. Do not name the

backup file SYSTEM.SCI.

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Using Alternate Configuration Files

When you save your configuration in your computer’s CMOS

RAM, the computer also creates or updates the System

Configuration Information file called SYSTEM.SCI. You can

also create an alternate SCI file with a different name for your own computer or for another Epson EISA computer.

You may want to create an alternate configuration for your

own computer that includes a different set of option cards. Then, whenever you need to use that configuration, you can load the alternate SCI file and save it in your computer’s CMOS RAM.

If you run the EISA Configuration utility on a non-target computer (an IBM AT compatible computer or another Epson EISA computer), you can create a file for the target computer. Then you can transport the alternate SCI file to the target computer, load it, and save it in that computer’s CMOS RAM.

To create an alternate SCI file, follow the guidelines in the next section. To load an alternate SCI file when you need to use one, see “Loading an Alternate SCI File” below.

Creating an Alternate SCI file

You can create an alternate SCI file using the following methods:

Cl Select

Create backup SCI file

system configuration diskette menu. Select the

menu when you are using the advanced configuration options.

Run the EISA Configuration utility in non-target modeling mode and save the configuration you create to a backup SCI file when you exit.

Save as

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option from the Maintain SCI files

from the Maintain

The program asks you to name the alternate SCI file you create. Do not name the file SYSTEM.SCI; this is the name of your current configuration file.

Use the third method only when you are running the

configuration program on a non-target computer. This method protects you from accidentally saving the configuration you create in that computer’s CMOS RAM. See “Using Special Modes” for instructions on using non-target modeling mode.

an Alternate SCI File

To load an alternate SCI file and store it in the target

computer’s CMOS RAM, follow these steps:

Run the EISA Configuration utility and select

system configuration diskette from

Menu.

Select

Load a backup SCI file.

Select the alternate SCI file you want to load from the list of SCI files displayed on the screen.

Exit and save the SCI file in the computer’s CMOS RAM.

Note

You can also load-an alternate SCI file by selecting

from the Maintain SCI files menu when you are using the advanced configuration options. (See page 3-23.) This method allows you to load the file while you are looking at the View or edit details screen for another configuration. However, the Open option erases the currently loaded configuration before loading the new file.

Maintain

the Main

open

Now the computer is configured according to the information

in the alternate SCI file.

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Using Special Modes

You can run the EISA Configuration utility in various special

modes, including non-target modeling mode, by starting the

program with one of the two commands described in this

section. You can also use these commands to run the utility

from a hard disk that runs MS-DOS if you copy the necessary

files to the disk first.

The SD command starts the EISA Configuration utility and also

allows you to run any of the other utilities available on the

Access to other utilities menu. The CF command also starts the

EISA Configuration utility, but you cannot run any other

utilities.

You can run the utilities in different modes by including one or

more parameters on the SD or CF command line, as described

in the next sections.

Using the SD Command

If you want to run the utilities from your hard disk, first follow

the instructions under “Copying the Configuration Files to a

Hard Disk” below. Then follow these steps to use the SD

command:

To run the utilities from a diskette, insert the Reference diskette in drive A and log onto drive A.

To run the utilities from a hard disk, log onto the drive and directory where you copied the configuration files.

Type the following and press m to start the program:

[parameters1

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The table below describes the parameters you can use to

modify the way the program runs on your computer.

Note

To run the EISA Configuration utility in non-target modeling mode, add the /N parameter to the command line. Modeling mode only affects the way the configuration utility operates; it does not affect any of the other utilities you can run using the SD command.

SD command parameters

Parameter

Mode

Advanced

mode

BIOS video output mode

Fast configuration operation

High resolution display mode

Function

Enables four advanced options for the system on the View or edit details screen; see page 3-23 for more information. You can also enter this mode by pressing

In) at the Welcome screen when you start the EISA Configuration utility.

Causes the program to be displayed using BIOS int 10h calls for systems using non-standard displays or that are redirecting the console output to a serial port. In default mode, the program writes directly to the video memory.

Causes the program to determine the boards and options installed and configure your system automatically using the information

in the CMOS RAM; if it is invalid, the

program uses the information in the SYSTEM.SCI file.

Displays 43 lines per screen on an

EGA monitor and 50 lines per screen on a VGA monitor. In

default mode, the screen displays

25 lines.

Ictr(J

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Running the EISA Configuration Utility

SD command parameters (continued)

Parameter /K

Mode

Keyboard only mode

Monochrome

display mode

Non-target modeling mode

Permanent command interpreter mode exiting to your operating system.

Using the CF Command

Function

Sets the program so a mouse cannot be used, even if you have installed one. In default mode, you can use a mouse as long as a mouse driver is loaded.

Causes the program to be displayed in black and white only. In default mode, color monitors will

display in color. Run the program in this mode if you have redirected the console output to a serial port.

Allows you to run the EISA

Configuration utility in non-target modeling mode; see page 3-25 for more information.

Causes the configuration program to reboot the system instead of

Use this mode if there is no COMMAND.COM file installed on your hard disk drive.

If you want to run the EISA Configuration utility from your hard disk, first follow the instructions under “Copying the Configuration Files to a Hard Disk” on page 3-31.

Then follow these steps to use the CF command:

To run the utility from a diskette, insert the Reference diskette in drive A and log onto drive A. To run the utility from a hard disk, log onto the drive and directory where

you copied the configuration files.

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Configuration

Utility

3-29

Then type the following and press ( to start the program:

CF [parameters]

The table below describes the parameters you can use to modify the way the utility runs on your computer.

CF command parameters

Parameter

Mode

Advanced mode

BIOS video output mode

Dispatcher spawning mode

Fast configuration operation

High resolution

display mode

Function

Enables four advanced options for the system on the View or edit details screen; see page 3-23 for more information.

Causes the program to be spawned by the dispatcher.

Causes the program to determine the boards and options installed and configure your system automatically using the information

in the CMOS RAM; if it is invalid, the program uses the information in the SYSTEM.SCI file.

Displays 43 lines per screen on an

EGA monitor and 50 lines per screen on a VGA monitor. In default mode, the screen displays

25 lines.

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Running

Keyboard only mode

Sets the program so a mouse

cannot be used, even if you have

installed one. In default mode, you

can use a mouse as long as a

mouse driver is loaded.

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CF command parameters (continued)

Parameter

Copying

the Configuration Files to a

Mode

Monochrome display mode

Non-target modeling mode

Function

Causes the program to be displayed in black and white only.

In default mode, color monitors will display in color. Run the program in this mode if you have redirected the console output to a serial port.

Allows you to run the EISA Configuration utility in non-target modeling mode; see page 3-25 for more information.

Causes the program to exit without rebooting the computer.

Hard

Disk

To run the EISA Configuration utility from your hard disk, you must be running MS-DOS from that disk.

To copy all the configuration files from the Reference diskette

to the hard disk, insert the diskette in drive A, type the following command, and press [Enter:

COPY A:*.* [d:] [path]

where d: and path are the drive and directory to which you want to copy the files.

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the EISA Configuration Utility

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Chapter 4

Using Your Computer

This chapter describes the following operations:

Locking the computer’s cover

Locking the front panel door

Disabling the keyboard and mouse

Using the password features

Locking the keyboard

Changing the processor speed

Controlling the speaker

Controlling the cache

Using the security features

Using special configurations

Operating the computer from a remote location.

locking the Computer’s Cover

You can lock the cover onto the computer to prevent

unauthorized users from accessing its internal components. To do this, you need a padlock that fits through the hole in the lock

block on the computer’s back panel. When the padlock is in

place, the cover on the computer cannot be removed.

Using Your Computer

4-1

You can also secure the computer to your work area by

inserting a cable lock through the lock block and then through a secure anchor.

To lock the cover, insert a padlock or cable lock through the

hole in the lock block.

cover lock

To unlock the cover, remove the padlock or cable lock.

Locking the Front Panel Door

You can lock the door that covers your computer’s front panel to prevent unauthorized users from accessing the following components:

Diskette, tape, CD-ROM, or other external drives

Power and reset buttons

Keyboard/mouse lock button.

4-2

Using

Your Computer

Your computer comes with two keys that you can use to lock the front panel door. The keys are taped to the inside of the door. Open the front panel door and remove the keys from the bag.

To unlock the front panel door, align the key with the notch in

the lock and insert the key, as shown below. Then press in the key and turn it clockwise.

To lock the cover, align the notches and insert the key; then push it in and turn it counterclockwise.

Be sure to store these keys in a secure location.

Using Your Computer

4-3

Disabling the Keyboard and Mouse

You can disable the operation of your computer’s keyboard and mouse to prevent unauthorized users from executing any keyboard or mouse commands. To do this, press the Keyboard/Mouse Lock button on the front panel, as shown below. The computer disables the keyboard and mouse, and illuminates the Keyboard/Mouse Lock indicator light.

To prevent access to the Keyboard/Mouse Lock button, follow the instructions on page 4-2 to lock the computer’s front panel door.

keyboard/ mouse lock button

keyboard/

mouse

lock

indicator

To reactivate the keyboard and mouse, unlock the front panel door (if necessary), and press the Keyboard/Mouse Lock

button again. The Keyboard/Mouse Lock indicator light goes

out.

You can temporarily disable the keyboard and mouse using software commands. See Chapters 2 and 3 for more

4-4

Using

Your Computer

Using the Password Features

You can set three types of passwords to provide security for your computer:

Power-on password

Network password

Keyboard password.

The power-on password prevents unauthorized users from using your system by requiring you to enter the correct password every time you turn on or reset the computer.

The network password modifies the way your power-on password works by allowing your computer to load your operating system and network software before requiring you to enter the correct password. This enables your system to connect to the network, while preventing unauthorized users from typing anything at the keyboard.

The keyboard password allows you to temporarily lock the

keyboard without having to reset the computer. This secures

your system when you will be away from it for a while. If you

set a power-on password, it automatically becomes your keyboard password as well. However, you can set a different keyboard password or set a keyboard password without setting a power-on password.

Follow the instructions in the sections below to set, enter, change, or delete the different types of passwords.

Using Your Computer

4-5

Setting Passwords

There are two ways to set a power-on password:

Using the SETUP program

Using the EISA System Utilities.

To set a power-on password in SETUP, follow the instructions in Chapter 2 for starting and running the program. Select the Password option on the second page of SETUP options and follow the instructions on the screen to set a password.

You must run the EISA System Utilities to set a network and keyboard password, but you can also use it to set a power-on password.

Follow these steps to set your password(s):

To start the EISA Configuration utility, insert the Reference diskette in drive A.

Log onto drive A and type screens to bring up the Main Menu.

SD.

Press [Enter at the next two

3. Select Access System Utilities.

Then select

Set Initial Power-on Password

Activate/Deactivate Network Password

Set Keyboard Password Lock Keyboard Return to Utilities Menu

Now follow the steps in the appropriate section(s) below.

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Using Your Computer

Password Utility.

Password Utility Menu

You see the following:

setting a power-On password

To set a power-on password, follow these steps:

Select

Set Initial Power-on Password

Password Utility Menu.

You see a prompt to enter a password of up to seven characters. Follow the instructions on the screen to enter the password twice and return to the Password Utility Menu.

Your power-on password is also now your keyboard password. If you want to set a different keyboard password, see “Setting a keyboard password” below.

If you will be using your computer in a network, follow the steps in the next section to activate a network password.

Activating a network password

activate

First set a power-on password as described above.

Select

a network password, follow these steps:

Activate/Deactivate

the Password Utility Menu,

Network

at the

Password

from

At the Network Password menu, select

Activate

Network Password.

You see a message confirming the activation. Press IEnter You see the Password Utility Menu.

To deactivate a network password, follow the steps above, but

select

De-activate Network Password

instead. If you

want to set a different keyboard password, see the next section.

Using Your Computer

4-7

Setting a keyboard password

Once you set a power-on password, it automatically becomes your keyboard password as well. If you want to use a different password for the keyboard, you can set one with the Set Keyboard Password option. This password takes effect only temporarily, however; when you turn off your computer, the power-on password again becomes your keyboard password.

You can also set a keyboard password without setting a power-on password, but when you turn off your computer or press the reset button, it erases the keyboard password.

Follow these steps to set a keyboard password:

Select Set

Keyboard

Password

at the Password Utility

Menu.

You see a prompt to enter a new password that will be your keyboard password. Type a new password and press

[Enter.

At the next prompt, enter the password again. You see the

Password Utility Menu.

Whenever you want to lock your keyboard temporarily, follow the steps on page 4-4.

Entering Passwords

If you set a power-on password, you must enter it each time you turn on the computer, press the reset button, or press

[ctrl) [Al) 1E).

password. If you set a keyboard password, you can lock your keyboard,

and then you must enter your keyboard password to unlock it. See page 4-4 for instructions on locking your keyboard and entering your keyboard password.

4-8

Using Your Computer

This is also true if you activate a network

Follow these steps to enter a power-on password:

When you turn on your computer, press the reset button, or press

Ictrl) IX)

(Delete], you see the following prompt:

Enter password:

Type your password and press

The screen does not

display what you type.

After you enter the correct password, you see

Password

and the computer loads your operating system. If you do not enter the correct password, you

incorrect

and another prompt to enter the password.

see Password

You have two more chances to enter the correct password; try again.

If you do not enter the correct password at the third prompt, you see the following message:

System halted! Must power down.

The computer locks the keyboard. Press the reset button or turn the computer off and on; then try to enter the correct password again.

Changing or Deleting Passwords

You can change or delete the power-on password whenever you

see the Enter password:

section.

prompt, as described in this

However, you cannot change or delete the power-on password if a network password is activated. See page 4-7 for instructions on deactivating the network password and then return to this section to change or delete the power-on password.

Using Your Computer

4-9

There are several methods you can use to change or delete a

keyboard password. See the appropriate section(s) below to change or delete your password(s).

Changing or deleting a power-on password

To change or delete a power-on password, follow these steps:

Enter

To change the password, type the current password followed

password:

by a forward slash (/). After the slash, enter the new password, another slash, and the new password again. For example:

123/ABC/ABC

To delete a password, type the current password followed only by a forward slash (/). For example:

123/

(The screen does not display what you type.)

Press

You see a message confirming the change or

deletion.

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Using Your Computer

Changing or deleting a keyboard password

If your keyboard password is the same as your power-on password, follow the steps in the section above to change or delete it. Then reboot your system.

If your keyboard password is different from your power-on password, you can make both passwords the same by turning off or resetting your computer. The keyboard password

becomes the same as your power-on password.

To temporarily change your keyboard password to something other than your power-on password, follow these steps:

To start the EISA Configuration utility, insert the Reference diskette in drive A.

Log onto drive A and type

SD. Press

[Enter] at the next two

screens to bring up the Main Menu.

Select

Access System Utilities.

Select

Password Utility.

Thenselect

Set Keyboard Password.

You see a message

telling you that a keyboard password already exists. Press

IEnter

The computer locks the keyboard and you see a prompt to enter your password. Type your power-on password and press Enter .

You see a prompt to enter your new keyboard password. Type a new password and press

At the next prompt, enter the password again. You see the

[Entsr].

Password Utility Menu. Follow the instructions on the screen to exit the EISA Configuration utility.

Using

Your Computer

4-11

Locking the Keyboard

You can temporarily lock the keyboard to secure your system when you are going to leave it unattended. Then, when you return, you can enter a special keyboard password to unlock it.

To lock your keyboard, you must first set a keyboard password, as described on page 4-8. Then follow these steps whenever you want to lock your keyboard:

To start the EISA Configuration utility, insert the Reference diskette in drive A.

Log onto drive A and type SD. Press m at the next two screens to bring up the Main Menu.

3. Select Access System Utilities.

Then select Password Utility. You see the following:

Password Utility Menu

Set Initial Power-on Password Activate/Deactivate Network Password Set Keyboard Password Lock Keyboard Return to Utilities Menu

5. Select Lock Keyboard.

The computer locks the keyboard and you see the following prompt:

KEYBOARD LOCKED

The keyboard has been locked. Please enter the keyboard password to unlock it:

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Using Your Computer

When you are ready to use your computer again, type your keyboard password and press IEnter You see the Password

Utility Menu.

If you enter an incorrect password, the prompt remains on the screen. Try entering it again; you can try as many times as you want.

Follow the instructions on the screen to exit the EISA

Configuration utility.

Changing the Processor Speed

Your computer’s processor can operate at two speeds: high and low. High speed is the maximum speed of your microprocessor and low speed simulates an 8 MHz processor speed to provide compatibility with certain older application programs. (See your program manual to see if you need to set your processor speed to low.)

You set the default processor (or CPU) speed when you ran either the SETUP program or the EISA Configuration utility

(described in Chapters 2 and 3). If necessary, you can temporarily change the processor speed using keyboard commands or the EISA System Utilities.

If you often use programs that require the processor to operate at low speed (8 MHz), use the SETUP program or EISA Configuration utility to set the default CPU speed to low. See Chapters 2 and 3 for instructions. If you use these programs

only occasionally, use the keyboard commands or the EISA System Utilities program, described below, to change the processor speed temporarily.

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Entering Keyboard Commands

To change the processor speed, enter one of the keyboard commands shown in the table below.

Keyboard speed setting commands

Key command Function

mm1

Ictrl]m2

Changes the speed to low (simulated 8 MHz) Changes the speed to high

You must use the 1 or 2 key located on the numeric keypad. When you set the speed to low, you hear a low tone from the computer’s speaker; when you set it to high, you hear a high tone. The speed setting remains in effect until you press the reset button or turn off the computer, or until you change the setting.

Note

You can use these commands while you are running a program. However, if that program uses the key command for another function, you cannot use it to change the processor speed. If this is the case, exit to your operating

system command prompt and try the command or use the EISA System Utilities to change the speed, as described below.

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Using the EISA System Utilities

You can temporarily change the processor speed using the EISA System Utilities. This method is convenient if your application program does not recognize the commands to change the processor speed. Follow these steps:

Insert the Reference diskette in drive A.

[F] [An]

key

2. Log onto drive A and type

SD. Press w at the

screens to bring up the Main Menu.

3. Select

Access

System utilities

from the Main Menu.

You see the following:

System Utilities Menu

Password Utility

System Speed FAST System Speed SLOW Speaker ON Speaker

OFF

Cache ON Cache OFF EXIT Utilities

Select

System Speed FAST

System Speed SLOW.

You see a message confirming the speed change.

Press

to return to the System Utilities Menu. Then follow the instructions on the screen to exit the EISA Configuration utility.

next two

The processor speed you set remains in effect until you press the reset button, turn off the computer, or change it to a different setting.

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Controlling the Speaker

You can enable or disable the computer’s speaker using the following three programs:

SETUP

EISA Configuration utility

EISA System Utilities.

Both the SETUP program and the EISA Configuration utility allow you to define the default setting for the speaker. Follow the instructions in Chapters 2 and 3.

If you want to change the default setting temporarily, use the EISA System Utilities, as described below. Then, whenever you turn off or reset the computer, the setting returns to the default setting you selected in the SETUP program or the EISA Configuration utility.

Insert the Reference diskette in drive A.

Log onto drive A and type screens to bring up the Main Menu.

SD.

Press

[Enter]

at the next two

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Select Access You see the following:

System Utilities Menu

Password Utility System Speed FAST System Speed SLOW

Speaker ON

Speaker OFF

Cache

Cache OFF

EXIT Utilities

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System Utilities

from the Main Menu.

Select Speaker

Speaker

OFF. You

see

a message

confirming the new setting.

Press

[EnterJ

to return to the System Utilities Menu. Then follow the instructions on the screen to exit the EISA Configuration utility.

The setting you define will remain in effect until you turn off or

reset the computer, or until you change it to a different setting.

Controlling the Cache

You can enable or disable the internal and external cache

memory in your computer using the following three programs:

SETUP program

EISA Configuration utility

EISA System Utilities.

Both the SETUP program and the EISA Configuration utility allow you to define the default setting for your computer’s cache. See Chapters 2 and 3 for instructions.

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To start the EISA Configuration utility, insert the Reference diskette in drive A.

Log onto drive A and type

SD.

Press

at the next two

screens to bring up the Main Menu.

Select

Access

System Utilities

from the Main Menu.

You see the following:

System Utilities Menu

Password Utility System Speed FAST System Speed SLOW Speaker ON

Speaker OFF

Cache ON Cache OFF EXIT Utilities

Select

Cache

ON or

Cache OFF.

You see a message

confirming the new setting.

Press

to return to the System Utilities Menu. Then follow the instructions on the screen to exit the EISA Configuration utility.

The setting you define will remain in effect until you turn off or reset the computer, or until you change it to a different setting.

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Using the Security Features

Your computer comes with several security features that allow you to prevent access to the computer hardware and software. You may want to use one or more of the following features to ensure that your system operates securely:

Set passwords.

or keyboard passwords to prevent unauthorized users from accessing your computer when it is operating. See page 4-5

for complete instructions.

Lock the keyboard and mouse.

keyboard and mouse controller by pressing the Keyboard/Mouse Lock button on the computer’s front panel. This prevents any unauthorized input. See page 4-4 for more information.

Suppress the SETUP prompt. You

SETUP program or EISA Configuration utility to prevent the computer from displaying the prompt to run the SETUP program. Although you can still enter the command to start the program, the prompt cannot be seen. See Chapters 2 and 3 for instructions.

You can create unique power-on, network,

You can disable your

can set an option in the

Set jumpers.

your computer’s main system board to prevent alteration of SETUP or EISA configuration information and disable writes to the diskette drive(s). See Chapter 6 for more information.

Lock up the computer’s components.

padlock or cable lock to prevent removal of the computer’s

cover or to lock it to your work area. You can also lock the front panel door to prevent access to the front panel buttons and your externally-accessible drives. See pages 4-1 and 4-2

for instructions.

You can customize the jumper settings on

You can install a

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You might want to use several of these features together, depending on the level of security you need for your computer. For example, if you rarely plan to leave the computer unattended, you may use only the Keyboard/Mouse Lock button. However, if you plan to operate the computer in a remote location, you may want to set the main system board jumpers and lock the cover and front panel door. Try the combination of features that is best for you.

Using Special Configurations

If you are going to use your computer without a major component--such as a keyboard, monitor, or diskette driveyou must take several steps to ensure that your system operates

correctly. Be sure to do the following, depending on which

component you will not use:

Install your monitor, keyboard, and, if necessary, diskette

drive as you set up your computer so you can run the SETUP program or EISA Configuration utility. You can remove any of this equipment once you have configured your system. See Chapter 1 for instructions.

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If you’ll be removing the keyboard, be sure to disable the

Keyboard (SETUP program) or Keyboard Control (EISA

Configuration utility) option to prevent your computer’s

power-on diagnostic tests from reporting a fatal keyboard

error. When these options are disabled, the system reports a non-fatal keyboard error and you can still boot the

computer. See Chapters 2 and 3 for more information.

To prevent an unauthorized user from installing a

keyboard or mouse and using them, press the

Keyboard/Mouse Lock button to disable the keyboard and

mouse controller. Then lock the front panel door to prevent

access to the button. See pages 4-4 and 4-2 for instructions.

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If you plan to remove your diskette drive and you have installed EISA option cards, you must run the EISA Configuration utility the utility is contained on the Reference diskette. If you want to leave a diskette drive installed, you can secure it by setting a jumper to prevent diskette writes, disabling the controller using the SETUP program, and locking the front panel door that covers the drive. See Chapters 2, 3, 4, and 6 for more information.

before

you remove the drive because

Operating Your Computer from a Remote Location

If you want to operate your computer from a remote location, you must redirect your computer’s input and output functions to one of the serial ports. To do this, set one of the console

redirection options for COM1 or COM2 in either the SETUP program or the EISA Configuration utility. See Chapters 2 and 3 for instructions.

If you need to run the EISA Configuration utility after you have

redirected the console, you must include the /B and /M parameters to the SHELL= command line in the CONFIG.SYS

file on your Reference diskette so you can run the program. The

/B (BIOS video output) parameter causes the computer to use

BIOS video support routines at interrupt 10H for all video

output. The /M (Monochrome display) parameter causes the

computer to use monochrome video attributes even when the

display is directed to a color monitor.

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Chapter 5

Accessing Internal Components

To access your computer’s internal components, you need to

remove two system covers. If you are going to install an

externally accessible device in the external drive bays, you also

need to remove the computer’s front panel. This chapter

describes how to remove and replace these items. Be sure to

read the following important safety precautions before you begin.

Special Precautions

While this manual provides detailed instructions for installing a variety of optional equipment, do not attempt a procedure if you have any reservations about performing it; ask your dealer for assistance.

Always turn off the computer and then wait at least 30 seconds before you disconnect all cables to the computer and any peripheral devices, and remove the cover. First disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and then from the AC inlet on the computer’s back panel. Then disconnect all peripheral devices from the computer,

including the monitor and keyboard.

Caution

If you do not disconnect the power cable before removing the system cover you can damage your equipment.

The computer is heavy, so use caution when you move it.

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If you are not properly grounded, you could conduct static electricity and damage your equipment. Be sure to ground

yourself by touching the inside of the computer’s back

panel before you touch any of the internal components. Refrain from shifting your feet once you have grounded yourself-it is easy to pick up static electricity from carpeting.

Do not touch any components except those that this manual instructs you to touch.

When disconnecting cables from sockets on the computer’s main system board avoid pulling on the cable; grasp the plastic connector to remove it from the socket.

When plugging a connector or component into a socket, be

sure to position it correctly. Carefully align any holes in the connector with the corresponding pins in the socket before you push in the connector. Otherwise, you can severely damage the equipment.

If you install optional equipment in the computer, keep the option’s original packing materials in case you need to remove or transport the option later.

any devices (such as disk drives),

Always replace the computer’s covers before you turn on the power or the computer may overheat.

Removing the System Covers

To access your computer’s internal components, you need to

remove the external side cover and you may also need to remove the internal main system board cover.

Follow the instructions in the sections below to remove the covers as necessary.

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Removing the External Side Cover

Follow these steps to remove the external side cover:

If you installed a padlock or a cable lock to lock the side cover onto your computer, remove the lock now.

The left side of the computer is a cover secured by two

screws at the rear of the system, as shown below. Remove these screws and set them aside.

Grasp the handle in the back of the cover, shown above, and gently slide the cover toward the back of the system about one inch, until the tabs inside the cover clear the slots in the computer case.

Lift the cover away from the computer and set it aside.

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Removing the Internal Main System Board Cover

Once you remove the system’s external side cover, you see a metal cover protecting the main system board. You need to remove this cover to access the main system board and to perform such tasks as:

Installing or removing option cards

Changing jumper settings

Installing or removing memory modules

Installing or removing drive cables connected to option cards or the main system board.

Follow these steps to remove the main system board cover:

Remove the six retaining screws from the cover, as shown

below. Then set them aside.

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Place your thumb in the hole and slide the cover toward the front of the computer until it disengages from the locking tabs.

Tilt the top of the cover toward you and lift it up and out of the computer. Then set it aside, being careful not to bend any of the tabs that extend from the cover.

Replacing the System Covers

Before replacing the internal main system board cover, make sure you left no tools or loose parts inside the computer case. Also make sure that all spare or loose power and device cables are securely tucked into the space beneath the upper hard disk drive bays or above the lower SCSI drive bays.

Replacing the internal Main System Board Cover

Follow these steps to replace the main system board cover:

Place the bent tabs on the bottom edge of the cover over the rail on the bottom of the computer; then tilt the top edge of the cover up, so it is vertical.

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Slide the cover toward the back of the system so that the tabs

at the top and back edge of the cover engage in the notches in the computer case, as shown below.

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Attach the cover to the computer with the six screws you

removed earlier.

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Epson Powerspan User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Selecting Options

Selecting Settings

Hard Disk Drive Types

Exiting SETUP

How to Use This Chapter

The Configuration Process

Using Configuration Files

Using the Keyboard

Using a Mouse

Using On-line He/p

Configuring Your System

Starting the Program

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

Using Special Modes

Using the SD Command

Using the CF Command

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

Special Precautions

Removing the System Covers

Removing the External Side Cover

Removing the Internal Main System Board Cover

Replacing the System Covers

Replacing the internal Main System Board Cover