Epson Powerspan 2 User Manual

EPSON

POWERSPAN.

User’s Guide

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

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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 ofmerchantability 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.

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TRADEMARKS

EPSON and PowerSpan are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation The power-on diagnostic error messages and tone codes in Appendix A are copyright

1985-1992, Phoenix Technologies, Ltd.

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 before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the computer.

Do not place the computer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat register.

Do not block or cover the openings in the computer’s cabinet. Do not insert objects through the slots.

Use only the type of power source indicated on the computer’s label.

Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off.

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

If you use an extension cord with the computer, make sure the total ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total of all devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.

Except as specifically explained in this Users Guide, do not attempt to service the computer yourself.

Unplug the computer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the computer; if the computer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged; if the computer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.

If you plan to use the computer in Germany, observe the following: To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current

protection for this computer, the building installation must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.

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avertissements et directives marques sur l’ordinateur.

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Ne pas placer l’ordinateur sur une surface instable ni pres dune

Veiller a ne

pas renverser de liquides sur l’appareil.

source de chaleur.

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d’objets

dans

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orifices d’aeration de l’appareil. Ne pas

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ouvertures.

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sur l’etiquette.

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photocopies ou un systeme de controle de

ventilation avec commutation marche-arret automatique.

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que le cordon d’alimentation de l’ordinateur n’est pas

abime ni effiloche.

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Introduction

SCSI Subsystem Software Features of This Manual

Where to Get Help

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Chapter 1

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 Options

Selecting Settings

Hard Disk Drive Types Exiting SETUP

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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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Chapter 4

Working Comfortably

Using the Right Furniture Positioning Your Monitor Lighting Your Workspace Using the Keyboard and Mouse

Maintaining Good Posture and Work Habits Locking the Computer’s Cover Locking the Front Panel Door Disabling the Keyboard and Mouse Using the Password Features

Using Your Computer

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Installing the Video Drivers and Utilities

Installing MS-DOS Video Drivers and Utilities Installing Windows 3.1 Drivers

Using the SCSI Subsystem

Installing SCSI Terminators Installing SCSI Devices Configuring the SCSI Subsystem Installing SCSI Software

Using Special Configurations

Operating Your Computer from a Remote Location

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Special Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Removing the System Covers . . . . . . . . .

Removing the External Side Cover . . . . . . . . .

Removing the Internal Main System Board Cover . . . . .

Replacing the System Covers . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5

Replacing the Internal Main System Board Cover . . . .

Replacing the External Side Cover . . . . .

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Installing an Option Card Removing an Option Card

Using the VGA Feature Connector

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Installing Memory Modules Removing Memory Modules

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Chapter 7

Installing and Removing Disk Drives

Using the Correct Drive Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing a Drive in an External Bay . . . . . .

Removing a Drive from an External Bay . . . .

Installing and Removing an IDE Hard Disk Drive . .

Removing the IDE Drive Bay Assembly . . . .

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Appendix A Troubleshooting

Identifying Your System Error Messages

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Power-on Diagnostic and Boot Errors Run-time Error Messages 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

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Appendix B Specifications

Main System Board CPU Card Interfaces

Controllers Keyboard Mass Storage Physical Characteristics Environmental Requirements

Power Supply

System Memory Map

Input/ output Addresses

DMA Channels

Glossary

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System Interrupts

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Introduction

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 and a built-in dual-SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) subsystem 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 the following features:

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

A removable card containing one of the following CPUs:

l Intel

486DX2/66 CPU with 8KB internal and 128KB secondary cache memory and an integrated math coprocessor

l Intel Pentium

60 MHz or 90 MHz CPU card; the

60 MHz Pentium CPU has 256KB of cache and

the 90 MHz Pentium CPU has 512KB of cache

l Intel Dual Pentium 66 MHz CPU card for use with

One built-in parallel and two built-in serial interfaces, plus

UNIX® MPX only

SCO

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)

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SCSI-II subsystem consisting of two SCSI channels with

interfaces built into the main system board

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 externally accessible bays for diskette, tape, or CD-ROM drives.

The built-in interfaces let you connect basic peripheral devices directly to the computer, leaving the expansion slots for optional devices such as a modem and a networking card.

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

SCSI Subsystem

Your computer’s SCSI controller can burst 32-bit data transfers through the EISA bus at up to 33MB per second. Its two SCSI channels (buses) provide support for up to 14 differential pair or single-ended SCSI devices (seven on each channel). You can easily configure the SCSI controller, BIOS, SCSI ID attributes for both channels using the EISA Configuration utility. In addition, your system comes with SCSI software and drivers for DOS, Microsoft

NetWare,® Windows NT, and SCO UNIX.

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Windows,TM OS/2,® Novell

S, and other

Included with your system is a System Configuration diskette containing the EISA Configuration utility and various EISA System Utilities. These programs allow you to configure your computer, SCSI subsystem, and EISA option cards, as well as customize many other 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, are not using the SCSI subsystem, or are operating your system without a diskette drive.

Also included are two Video Driver diskettes containing installation programs and video drivers and utilities for Windows 3.1 and many popular MS-DOS

applications.

The three SCSI driver diskettes contain SCSI software and device drivers for various versions of DOS, Windows, OS/2, NetWare, Windows NT, and UNIX. See Chapter 4 of this manual and the X-Series SCSI Software Users Guide for the

AIC-7770 for instructions on installing and using the SCSI

software.

Features of 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.

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Chapter 1 provides instructions for setting up your system. Chapter 2 describes how to run the SETUP program to

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

Chapter 3 describes how to run the EISA Configuration utility

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

Chapter 4 provides instructions for certain operating

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

Chapter 5 describes how to remove and replace the system

covers and the front panel to access the internal components.

Chapter 6 describes how to install and remove options.

Chapter 7 describes how to install and remove disk drives. Appendix A contains troubleshooting tips. Appendix B gives the technical specifications for the computer.

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

a list of EPSON U.S. and international marketing locations.

Glossary, an Index, and

Where to Get Help

EPSON provides customer support and service through a

network of Authorized EPSON Servicers. If you need technical

assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of your EPSON product, contact your EPSON dealer or

Authorized EPSON Servicer.

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You can also contact the EPSON marketing location nearest

you for customer support and service. International marketing

locations are listed at the end of this manual.

When you call for technical assistance, be ready to identify

your system and its configuration, and provide any error

messages to the support staff. See Appendix A for more information.

If you need help with any software application program you

are using, see the documentation that came with that program

for technical support information.

CompuServe On-line Support

If you have a modem, the fastest way to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, tables for DIP switch or jumper settings, and bulletins for EPSON products is

through the Epson America Forum on CompuServe.

If you are not currently a member of CompuServe, you are eligible for a free introductory membership as an owner of an EPSON product. This membership entitles you to:

An introductory $15 credit on CompuServe

Your own user ID and password

A complimentary subscription to CompuServe Magazine,

CompuServe’s monthly publication.

To take advantage of this offer, call the following U.S. telephone number: (614) 529-1611 or your local CompuServe

access number.

If you are already a CompuServe member, simply type

GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America

Forum.

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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 “Setting the

Voltage Selector Switch” on page 1-4 for information about

setting the correct voltage.)

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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, see Appendix B.

The power cord connector that plugs into the wall outlet must be an appropriately grounded male plug.

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

The power cord must be a flexible <HAR> (harmonized) cord that is less than 14.76 feet (4.5 meters) 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

The following steps offer an overview of the system installation process and tell you where to look for detailed instructions.

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

Overview

Set the voltage selector switch on the back of the computer

Caution

To avoid permanent damage to the computer, be sure the voltage selector switch is set to the correct input line voltage before you turn on thepower.

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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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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.

Note

You may want to list the serial numbers and other important information about the options you install in the “Equipment Log” on page 1-11.

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 the cards 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 before you connect peripheral devices so your EISA Configuration utility can

automatically detect the cards and configure them correctly.

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If you plan to install any ISA cards that came with their own CFG files, you should install the cards 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.

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keyboard port

serial port 2

VGA port

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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.

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

ports 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 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.

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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.

Never press the computer’s power, reset, or keyboard/ mouse lock buttons while the front panel is off.

1-8 Setting Up 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.

reset button

power button

power indicator

IDE/SCSl drive indicator

SCSI drive indicator

Verify that the power indicator light on the front panel is

keyboard/mouse lock button

keyboard/mouse lock indicator

on.

You are now ready to begin using your computer. See the next

section for information on configuring your system.

Setting Up Your System 1-9

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 use the SETUP program to configure your computer only 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 are not going to use the built-in SCSI subsystem

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

In all other cases, run the EISA Configuration utility to configure 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. See Chapter 2 for instructions on running the program.

The EISA Configuration utility is on the System Configuration diskette. See Chapter 3 for instructions on running this utility.

1-10 Setting Up Your System

Equipment Log

Use this space to record information about your system. You

can refer to this section if you call for assistance.

Computer serial number:

Purchase location:

date:

Monitorserial number:

Printerserial number:

Other device serial number:

Option cardsinstalled:

Slot 1: Slot 2: Slot 3: Slot 4: Slot 5: Slot 6: Slot 7: Slot 8:

Setting Up Your System

1-11

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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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. Use SETUP to configure

your computer only 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 are not going to use the built-in SCSI subsystem

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

In all other cases, use the EISA Configuration utility instead of the SETUP program to configure your system. See Chapter 3 for instructions on running the EISA Configuration utility.

Note

If you plan to operate your computer without 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.

Running the SETUP Program 2-1

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.

Starting the Program

Follow these steps to run SETUP:

Turn on the computer or press the reset button. You see the memory counts for the memory test and then the power-on diagnostic tests. 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

perform the memory test.)

If the power-on diagnostic tests do not find errors, you hear

a tone code and may see the following prompt:

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

To configure system press: . . . F1

The prompt remains on the screen for four seconds. Press

F1 to run SETUP.

2-2 Running the SETUP Program

Ctrl Alt Del to reset the computer, it does not

Note

If you ran SETUP previously and disabled the memory test prompt or the SETUP prompt, you will not see these messages. However, you can still press the spacebar to

skip the memory test or press F1 to start SETUP.

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

To continue without running SETUP, press the spacebar. To run SETUP, press F1.

If the power-on diagnostic tests find a serious error, you hear a tone code indicating the error and the system halts

See Appendix A for a list of the error tone codes and suggested solutions to the problem.

First you see an information screen that tells you when you need to run SETUP instead of the EISA Configuration utility. Press F1 to continue.

Now you see the first of four pages of SETUP information Follow the instructions in the next section to view or change your settings.

Running the SETUP Program 2-3

Selecting Options

Use the keys listed in the table below to select SETUP program options.

Setup key functions

key

Page Down or Display the next or previous page of SETUP information Page Up

+tdf

+or-

Function

Move the cursorfrom the current option to the next or previousavailable option

Change the setting of the currently highlighted option; if

the setting is a numeric value, + selects higher value sand

selects lower values

Displays the SETUP exit screen containing information about the keys you can press to set default settings, exit SETUP without saving settings, or save settings and exit

Sets all SETUP options to their default settings, except for the system time and date

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 2-16.

SETUP program options

Option

Time

Settings

hh:mm:ss Set the current hour(hh), minutes

2-4 Running the SETUP Program

Description

(mm), and seconds (ss); seconds can only be reset to 0

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Contents

Introduction

SCSI Subsystem

Features of This Manual

Where to Get Help

CompuServe On-line Support

Preparing to Set Up Your System

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