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    EPSON ACTION PC 2000 USER'S GUIDE
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    EPSON® User's Guide Printed on recycled paper with 10% post-consumer content @
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    OF WARRANTY Epson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, by or with respect to anything in this manual, and shall without notice. TRADEMARKS EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation EPSON Connection is a service mark of Epson America, Inc. General
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    in this User's Guide, do not attempt to service the computer yourself. . Unplug the computer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. . If you plan to use the computer in Germany, observe
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    de s&wit6 Lire attentivement les instructions suivantes et les conserver pour les consulter en cas de besoin. Observer soigneusement tous les avertissements et directives marques sur l'ordinateur. . Debrancher l'ordinateur avant de
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    Introduction Your new EPSON® computer provides the following features: Cyrix® 486SLC2-50 in PS/2 compatible mouse port 1KB of internal cache Support for relocation of 128KB of memory High-speed local bus video controller, providing TrueColor support and resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 in 16
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    was configured for you, these drivers and utilities may be installed on your hard disk. If you need to install them yourself, see the instructions in Chapter 1. To obtain drivers for additional applications, call the EPSON ConnectionSM or access the Epson America Forum on CompuServe®. 2 Introduction
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    States Environmental Protection Agency's Energy Star Program, which promotes the manufacture of energy-efficient printers, computers, and monitors. Your computer's "Green PC" feature places the hard disk drive in a low-power standby mode when the mouse or keyboard has been inactive for a specified
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    Drives Your system supports up to four mass manual contains the information you need to get the best results from your computer. You do not have to read everything; check the following chapter summaries. Chapter 1 provides simple instructions . Chapter 5 contains troubleshooting tips. 4 Introduction
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    manual you'll find a Glossary, an Index, and a list of EPSON's U.S. and international marketing locations. Where to Get Help If you purchased your computer in the United States or Canada, EPSON provides customer support and service through a network of Authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers. EPSON
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    purchased your computer outside the United States or Canada, contact your EPSON dealer or the marketing location nearest you for customer support and service. International marketing locations are listed at the end of this manual. If you need help with any software application program you are using
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    2 Energy Savings 3 Optional Equipment 3 Memory 3 Video Memory 3 Drives 4 Math Coprocessor 4 How to Use This Manual 4 Where to Get Help 5 CompuServe On-line Support 6 Chapter 1 Setting Up Your-System Unpacking Your Computer 1-1 Setting the Voltage Selector Switch 1-2 Connecting System
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    Setting Chip Set Feature Control Options 1-16 Using the Green PC Features 1-17 Exiting SETUP 1-19 Post-SETUP Procedures 1-19 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Working Comfortably 2. .-1 Inserting and Removing Diskettes 2-2 Stopping a Command or Program 2-3 R e s e t t i n g t h e C o m p u t e r
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    Post-installation Procedures 4-22 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Identifying Your System 5.-1 The Computer Will Not Start 5-3 Problems 5-1.1 . . O p t i o n C a r d P r o b l e m s 5.-12 . . . Memory Module Problems 5-1.3. . C o n t r o l l e r P r o b l e m s 5-13. . . Internal Battery Problems
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    Tested Operating Environments . . . . . . A-6 Video Memory and Supported Resolutions A-7 Options Available from EPSON . . . . . . A-7 Hard Disk Drive Types A-8 Drive Option Information A-10 DMA Assignments A-11 Hardware Interrupts A-12 System Memory Map A-13 System I/ O
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    Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System This chapter briefly describes how to set up your computer. It includes the following information: 0 Unpacking your computer 0 Setting the voltage selector switch q Connecting system components 0 Turning the computer on and off 0 Running the SETUP program q Post-
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    devices before you connect your computer. See Chapters 3 and 4 for instructions. Setting the Voltage Selector Switch Your system is powered by a 200 watt back panel. You can set this switch to 110 VAC or 220 VAC. EPSON ships the computer with the voltage selector switch set to 110 VAC. This setting
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    To change the voltage selector switch setting, slide the switch to the right to select 220 VAC, or to the left to select 110 VAC, as shown below. Connecting System Components Use the following illustration to locate the ports on the back of your system as you connect the keyboard, monitor, printer,
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    powerinlet 'Witch A C o u t l e t M O U E COM2 VGA Your system also includes two removable panels above the mouse and keyboard ports providing access to the game port on the main system board and to an optional port. Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse To connect a keyboard, hold the cable connector
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    You must install a mouse driver if your system has not been preconfigured. See your mouse manual for instructions. (If you are using Microsoft® WindowsTM the installation program automatically loads a mouse driver for Windows applications.) Connecting a Monitor If you have a VGA or SVGA monitor (
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    Device Your computer has one bi-directional parallel and two serial ports. To connect a printer or other peripheral device, follow the appropriate instructions below. Using the parallel port Follow these steps to connect a parallel printer to your computer: 1. Plug the connector end of the printer
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    ready to turn on the power. Turning On the Computer Before you turn on your computer, be sure to read the Important Safety Instructions at the beginning of this manual. Follow these steps to turn on your system : 1. If there is a protective card in the diskette drive, remove it now. 2. Turn on
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    4. To turn on the computer, press the power button located on the right side of the front panel, as shown below. speed light power light hard disk access light hard disk or diskette drive bay reset button I diskette drive power button The power indicator lights up. After a few seconds, the
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    start like this, you will see the MS-DOS operating prompt, such as C:\> or A:\>, each time you turn on the computer. Now follow the instructions below to configure your system using the SETUP program. Turning Off the Computer Whenever you turn off your system, follow these steps: 1. Save your data
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    hard disk drive(s) 0 System memory 0 Video display type 0 Keyboard options 0 Processor speed 0 Internal cache function 0 Shadow options 0 Processor chip features 0 Green PC features. SETUP is stored in the computer's ROM BIOS, so you can run it any time. The configuration information is stored in an
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    If the system detects an error in its configuration when you turn it on, you will see the following message: Press the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the setup utility If you see this message, press F2 to run SETUP to correct your configuration. The table below lists the keys you can use to perform
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    Displaying System Information When you press F2 from either of the SETUP screens, you will see a list of the following: 0 Processor type 0 Coprocessor type (if one is installed) 0 Reserved memory 0 BIOS version number 0 Addresses for video mode, serial ports, and printer ports. Press any key to
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    you are using an older drive or a preformatted drive, it may not support the auto-sensing feature. If the SETUP program displays drive parameters that do or define your own drive type or reformat the disk. See the instructions below on defining your own drive type. Using the auto-sensing feature
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    Defining your own drive type If the parameters for your hard disk do not match the parameters detected by the auto-sensing feature, or if you want to use your drive with parameters other than the defaults, follow these steps to define your own type: 1. Move the cursor to Hard Disk 1 or 2 and press +
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    If you installed an optional video card, follow the guidelines below to select the correct adapter type. Video display type options Select If EGA/VGA You connected your monitor to the built-in VGA port or you installed a VGA or enhanced graphics adapter (EGA) card CGA40* You installed an
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    Setting the Processor Speed The CPU Speed option sets the processor speed to fast or slow. At fast speed, your processor operates at its highest speed. At the slow speed setting, the processor operates at 8 MHz to provide compatibility with older application programs. Leave it set to fast speed
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    for bidirectional operation). Select PS2 mode if you connected a scanner or a parallel port network adapter to your parallel port. Using the Green PC Features The Green PC options allow you to define how the energysaving features of this Energy Star compliant system will work for you. The options on
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    standby mode when the mouse and keyboard have been inactive for the period of time you've indicated. Note Some hard disk drives do not support a low-power standby mode. Also, the delay caused by the hard disk drive returning to active mode may cause errors in some applications. If you
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    is not preconfigured. Make sure your hard disk drive is partitioned and formatted for the operating system you plan to install. See your operating system manual for instructions. Once you have installed your operating system, install any software you plan to use. See your application program
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    is installed before you install video drivers for Windows applications. To obtain drivers for additional applications or new drivers which may become available, call the EPSON Connection or access the Epson America Forum on CompuServe. 1-20 Setting Up Your System
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    to horizontal as possible. Vary your posture often and take frequent breaks. Stand up, stretch, and move around. Use a good chair. Make sure your chair supports your lower back. A chair with padded armrests lets you rest your arms as you work. Keep your copy stand at the same eye level as
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    Be gentle with your keyboard. Too much force creates tension in your hands. Also, make sure your work surface has enough room for you to move the mouse or other pointing device freely. Use good lighting that isn't too bright. Try to keep bright light sources out of your field of vision when you are
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    Note The 3.5-inch drive installed in your computer is drive A. If you install another diskette drive, it is drive B. You can change the drive assignments through SETUP. To insert a diskette into a 5.25-inch drive, hold the diskette with the label facing up and the read/ write slot leading into the
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    If these methods do not work, you may need to reset the computer as described below. Do not turn off the computer to exit a program or stop a command unless you have to, because the computer erases any data you did not save. Resetting the Computer Occasionally, you may want to clear the computer's
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    If resetting the computer does not correct the problem, you probably need to turn it off and on again. specific timing requirements and can run only at the slower speed. See your application software manual to determine if this is the case. Some copy-protected programs require the computer to run
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    0 To select fast speed, hold down the Ctrl and Alt keys and press + on the numeric keypad. Note You can use the commands listed above while you are running a program. However, if the program uses one of these commands for another function, you cannot use it to change the processor speed. You can,
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    Chapter 3 Installing and Removing Options You can enhance the performance of your computer by adding optional equipment such as memory modules, option cards, video memory, or a math coprocessor. This chapter first describes how to remove your computer's cover to install options and how to replace
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    Removing the Cover You need to remove the computer's cover to install any of the options described in this chapter or to install or remove a disk drive (as described in Chapter 4). Follow these steps to remove the cover: 1. Turn off the computer and then any peripheral devices (including the monitor
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    6. Grasping the sides of the cover, lift it up at an angle and pull it off, as shown below: 7. Set the cover aside. 8. Ground yourself to the computer by touching the metal surface of the back panel. WARNING Be sure to ground yourself by touching the back panel of the computer every time you remove
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    catch on the cover. 4. Insert the lip at the front of the cover between the front bezel and the chassis of the computer and guide it straight down. (See the illustration on page 3-3.) 5. Replace the three cover retaining screws. 6. Reconnect the computer to the monitor, printer, keyboard, and any
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    Locating the Internal Components As you follow the instructions in this chapter, refer to the following illustration to locate the major components inside your computer. option card connector board m i c r o p r o c e s s o r I J6-J9 J10-J12 ,J13,
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    Changing the Jumper Settings The jumpers on the main system board control certain functions and are preset at the factory to default positions; however, you can use the information in the following tables to change their settings, if necessary. Jumpersettings Jumper Jumper number setting Function
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    DOS automaticaIly reassigns parallel and serial ports. Checkyour MS-DOS manual for more information. Built-in VGA jumper settings Built-in jumpers you may need to change. Other jumpers on the system board are for service purposes only. Setting the Jumpers If you need to change any jumper settings,
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    to bend the jumper pins or damage any surrounding components on the main system board. 4. Replace any option cards you removed. See page 3-13 for instructions. 3-8 Installing and Removing Options
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    above. 0 Your SIMM sockets may not look exactly like the ones in the illustrations. If you're not sure how to install SIMMS, contact the EPSON Connection or ask for assistance. Installing and Removing Options 3-9
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    on page 3-5 to locate the SIMM sockets. 2. Remove any option cards that may be blocking your access to the SIMM sockets. (See page 3-16 for instructions.) 3. Turn the computer around so the back panel is facing you. 4. Position the first SIMM at an angle over the first empty socket in the
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    in the slot. Then tilt it upright, as shown above, guiding the hole at each end of the SIMM over the retaining post additional SIMM. 7. Replace any option cards you removed. (See page 3-13 for instructions.) Removing SIMMs If you need to remove SIMMs from your computer (to install different ones
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    2. Use your fingers or a small screwdriver to carefully pull away the tabs that secure the SIMM at each end, as shown below. As you pull away the tabs, the SIMM falls to the side. Remove it from the socket. 3. If necessary, follow the same procedure to remove other SIMMs. 4. Replace any option cards
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    materials in case you remove the card later. Before you install the card, adjust any switches or jumpers on the card, if necessary. (See the instructions that came with the option card.) Also, see if you need to change any jumper settings on the system board. For example, if you install
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    and set it aside. (Store it in a safe place in case you remove the option card later.) 3. Hold the card along the top corners and guide it into the slot, as shown below. (If you are installing a full-length card, insert the front edge of the card into the corresponding
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    and try again. 4. Secure the end of the card to the computer with the retaining screw. Installing a Card in a Half-length Sot Follow these instructions to install a card in one of the half-length slots: 1. Remove the retaining screw securing the slot cover bracket. Remove the bracket by lifting it
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    3. Hold the card along the top corners with the components facing down and guide it into the slot. Once the connectors reach the slot, push the card in firmly (but carefully) to insert it fully. You should feel the
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    -intensive applications or for supporting resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 in how to install video memory chips, contact the EPSON Connection or ask for assistance. 1. Locate the way, remove it. See page 3-16 for instructions. Caution To avoid generating static electricity and damaging
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    make sure it is well-seated. 7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 for each of the remaining chips. 8. Replace any option cards you removed. See page 3-13 for instructions. 3-18 Installing and Removing Options
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    the one in the illustration. If you're not sure how to install a math coprocessor, contact the EPSON Connection or ask for assistance. To install the math coprocessor, follow the instructions in the manual that came with it, or follow these steps: 1. Locate the socket for the math coprocessor. See
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    tool. To remove a chip, take your computer to an Authorized EPSON Servicer. Post-installation Procedures After you install or remove options such as memory instructions. Additionally, you may need to add some commands to your configuration files. See your operating system manual and the manual
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    to access the drive bracket. Once you have installed the drive, replace any option cards you removed. See Chapter 3 for instructions. Follow the appropriate instructions in this chapter to install and remove drives: Removing the diskette drive and mounting bracket Installing a hard disk drive using
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    0 Post-installation procedures Some of the steps in this chapter may not apply for the drive you are installing. See the documentation that came with your drive for more information. Removing the Diskette Drive and Mounting Bracket Your computer has a 3.5-inch diskette drive installed in a mounting
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    2. Remove the screws securing the bracket to the drive bay and brace. drive bay I brace 3. Slide the bracket and drive(s) away from the front of the computer and lift them out. lnstalling a Hard Disk Drive Using the Mounting Bracket You can install a hard disk drive below the diskette drive in
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    your drive. The hard disk drive table used in the SETUP program is included in Appendix A, along with a table of jumper settings for high-capacity EPSON drives. If your drive is not listed or you need more information, see the documentation that came with your drive or contact the manufacturer
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    Removing the Mounting Fames If there are mounting frames attached to your hard disk drive, remove them before you install the drive. Follow these steps: 1. On your drive, there may be a plastic guiderail and metal grounding plate attached to one of the mounting frames. If so, remove the screws
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    Note Before you install the hard disk drive, turn it over so you can see the circuit board, as shown below. Locate the side of the drive connector containing pin 1, indicated by a "1" or "2" printed on the board. You will need to know the location of pin 1 when you connect the hard drive cable. pin
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    2. Align the holes in the drive with the oval-shaped holes in the bracket. 3. Secure the drive with two or four screws, depending on the location of the holes. Installing and Removing Drives 4 - 7
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    Replacing the bracket and drives in the computer Follow these steps to replace the bracket and drives in your computer: 1. Lower the bracket with the drives into the mounting area and slide it forward, inserting the front of the diskette drive through the drive slot in the front panel of the
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    Connecting the Drive Cables After you replace the bracket, you need to connect the cables for both the hard disk drive and the diskette drive. This section includes steps for the following procedures: 0 Connecting the drive ribbon cable to the system board 0 Connecting the cables to the hard disk
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    2. Locate the hard disk drive connector on the system board. 3. Position the system board connector end of the cable so that the red wire aligns with pin 1 of the connector on the system board. There is a "1" printed on the system board to identify pin 1. hard disk drive connector 4. Make sure the
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    drive bracket, you may have to remove the drive and turn it over to check the circuit board. See page 4-14 for instructions on removing the drive and page 4-6 for instructions on locating pin 1 on the drive connector. 3. Position the connector on the cable so that the red wire aligns with pin
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    Caution If you do not correctly align the holes with the pins, you could severely damage your hard disk drive when you push in the cable connector. 5. Locate one of the power supply cables that lead from the power supply. (They have multi-colored wires and a plastic connector on the end.) 6.
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    Reconnecting the Cables to the Diskette Drive After you replace the drive bracket and connect the hard drive cables, you need to reconnect the diskette drive cables. red wire red wire Refer to the illustration above while you follow these steps: 1. Locate the connector on the diskette drive
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    screws securing the hard disk drive to the bracket and slide the drive out of the bracket. 5. Replace the diskette drive and bracket following the instructions on page 4-8. 4-14 Installing and Removing Drives
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    configure it as the slave drive; the master drive is the first one, which contains your operating system. A table of jumper settings for high-capacity EPSON drives is included in Appendix A. If your drive is not listed or you need more information, see the documentation that came with your drive or
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    Attaching Mounting Fames to the Drive Follow these steps to attach mounting frames to a drive: 1. Locate the two mounting frames and four screws that came with the drive. 2. As shown below, place a mounting frame on one side of the drive and align it so that the oval holes in the frame are
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    in one of the external bays, you must first remove the mounting bracket with the diskette drive (and possibly a hard disk drive). See page 4-2 for instructions. Then follow these steps to install a drive in the upper or lower drive bay: 1. Remove the faceplate from the bay by pushing it out from
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    2. Slide the drive through the slot into the bay until it is flush with the front of the computer. 3. Align the slots at the side of the drive bay with the mounting holes in the drive or mounting frames. Then secure both sides of the drive to the bay using the retaining screws. 4-18 Installing and
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    to the computer, you need to connect both the drive ribbon cable and a power supply cable. If you are installing a hard disk drive, follow the instructions on pages 4-9 through 4-12. Then go to step 5. If you are installing a diskette or tape drive, follow the steps below. 1. If you are installing
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    If you are installing a 3.5inch diskette drive with a header connector, see page 4-13 for instructions on connecting the cable. 3. Locate one of the power supply cables that lead from the power supply. (They have multi-colored wires and a plastic connector
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    an External Bay To remove a drive from an external drive bay, follow these steps: 1. Remove the bracket and its drives. See page 4-2 for instructions. 2. Remove both the ribbon cable connector and the power cable connector from the drive to be removed from the external bay. Installing and Removing
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    on the other side until it snaps into place. 6. Replace the diskette drive and mounting bracket and reconnect the cables. See page 4-8 for instructions. Post-installation Procedures After you install or remove your drive(s) and replace the cover on your computer, you need to run the SETUP program
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    correct most problems by adjusting a cable connection, repeating a software procedure, or resetting the computer. The troubleshooting suggestions in problem, contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection. See "Where to Get Help" in the Introduction of this manual for instructions
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    application starts, it usually displays a version number on the banner screen. Also, you can check your software manual. At the MS-DOS prompt, type TYPE C:\CONFIG.SYS and press Enter to see a listing of your of your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, which contains your system startup commands. 5-2 Troubleshooting
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    . You may have installed a SIMM incorrectly. If the system doesn't detect memory, it won't start. Check that your SIMM(s) are securely installed in their sockets. Troubleshooting 5-3
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    . You reset the computer, but it still does not respond. Try turning the computer off, wait 20 seconds, and turn it on again. Keyboard Problems The screen displaysa keyboard error message when you turn on or reset the computer. Make sure the keyboard is securely connected to the keyboard port
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    the num lock function, see "Setting Keyboard Options" in Chapter 1. Mouse Problems Yourmouse isn't working properly or you see an auxiliary device error message. 1 for instructions. (The Windows installation program automatically installs a mouse driver for Windows applications.) Troubleshooting 5-5
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    Monitor Problems There is no display on the screen. Check that the monitor's power switch is on and that its power light is lit. Also, the monitor is Energy Star compliant, it may be in low-power standby mode. Press a mouse button or a key on the keyboard to activate the monitor. 5-6 Troubleshooting
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    turns on, your monitor may be faulty. Diskette Problems You see a diskette error message. Reinsert the diskette If reinserting the diskette does not solve the problem, insert the diskette in another diskette drive of your operating system documentation for instructions on formatting diskettes. You
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    Servicer or the EPSON Connection. Hard Disk Drive Problems A newly installed hard disk drive is not working properly. Make sure you have installed the drive correctly and check all cable connections. Also, check the jumper settings on your drive. Some hard disk drives do not support the Energy Star
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    . See your operating system manual for instructions. Also, make sure your hard disk drive has been physically formatted by the manufacturer. (All EPSON-supplied drives are physically formatted that a physical format is different from the action of commands such as MS-DOS FORMAT. Troubleshooting 5-9
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    disk may have a physical problem. Contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection. Software Problems The application program does on setting the processor speed. The application program is having trouble reading from or writing to the hard disk drive. If you Troubleshootting
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    requirements. If necessary, add memory modules using the instructions in Chapter 3. Printer or Scanner Problems The printer or scanner does not work at on page 1-17. The printer prints garbled information. Check the printer manual for the printer's correct DIP switch or control panel settings. Also,
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    Option Card Problems A newly installed option card is not working correctly. Make sure the option card is installed correctly and is well-seated in its slot. to the option card is not working correctly. Make sure you are using the proper cable to connect the device to the card. 5-12 Troubleshooting
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    all the way. See Chapter 3 for information on installing SIMMs. Controller Problems You see a controller error for the drive controllers, the video controller, to use your system until it is convenient for you to have it serviced. If the error message refers to your diskette drive or hard disk
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    Internal Battery Problems The screen displaysan error message prompting you to run SETUP when you may also need to re-enter your computer's configuration information.) See Chapter 1 for instructions. Then, keep your system running for several hours to recharge the NiCad battery. 5-14 Troubleshooting
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    Appendix A Specifications CPU and Memory 32-bit CPU Cyrix 486SLC2-50 microprocessor Green PC energy saver Energy Star compliant, low-power standby mode for the hard disk drive and video signals sent by the computer to the monitor; select
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    coprocessor Clock/ calendar 512KB DRAM on main system board; expandable to 1MB using four 4 x 256 DIP-type DRAM chips Supports shadowing of system and video BIOS ROM into RAM Supports relocation of 128KB of memory from A0000h to BFFFFh 1KB of internal cache on processor Cyrix 83S87-25 Real-time
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    system board; 6-pin, mini DIN connector PS/2 compatible mouse interface built into main system board; 6-pin mini DIN connector Optional 10-pin game port interface on system board; can control joystick functions with the addition of a port connector Connector card with five 16-bit, ISA compatible
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    /5.25-inch diskette drive Hard disk drives 5¼-inch or 3½-inch form factor hard disk drive(s), up to half-height size; maximum of two drives supported by the internal IDE controller Otherdevices Half-height tape drive, CD-ROM drive, optical drive, or other storage device; 5¼-inch, or 3½-inch with
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    SETUP Program Stored in ROM; accessible by pressing F2 during boot Physical Characteristics width 16.8 inches (427 mm) Depth 15.8 inches (401 mm) Height 4.4 inches (112 mm) Weight 17 lb (7.7 kg) (with one diskette drive, but without keyboard) Power Supply Type Input ranges Maximum outputs
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 103
    Environmental Requirements Condition Temperature Humidity (non-condensing) Altitude Maximum wet bulb Acoustical noise Operating range 41° to 90° F (5° to 32° C) 20% to 90% -330 to 9,900 ft (-100 to 3,000 m) 68° F (20° C) 46.2 d B Storage range -4° to 140° F (-20° to 60° C) 10% to 90% -330 to 39,
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 104
    Video Memory and Supported Resolutions Resolution 640 x 480 800 x 600 Memory Requirements 512KB bits/pixel 4 bits/pixel Options Available from EPSON Many options for enhancing and supplementing this product are available from EPSON, including the following: Monitors Keyboards Mass storage devices
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 105
    Hard Disk Drive Types Your computer comes with a hard disk auto-sensing feature. When you select AUTO DETECT 1 or 2 for your hard disk type in SETUP, the system detects the type of hard disk drive you have installed and fills in the drive information using values in the following table. Hard disk
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 106
    Hard disk drive types(continued) * Actual formatted size may be slightly different from size on drive label; you cannot change thisvalue. Specifications A-9
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 107
    Drive Option lnformation Hard disk drive options for 1-inch IDE drives * Select 1 or none for the precomp value. If neither of these optionsare available, select the maximum available precomp value. A-10 Specifications
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 108
    IDE hard disk drive jumper settings Model number ConnerCP30084E ConnerCP30104H ConnerCP30174E ConnerCP30254 ConnerCP30344 ConnerCFS420A Conner CFA540A Quantum ELS170AT Single drive C/D jumpered C/D jumpered C/D jumpered C/D jumpered C/D jumpered C/D jumpered C/D jumpered DS jumpered Quantum
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 109
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 110
    System Memory Map FF0000h Memory to relocate BIOS System memory on board 0F0000h 0C8000h 0C0000h 0A0000h 000000h Available VGA BIOS ROM Display memory Conventional system memory: 640KB 16MB (Maximum system memory) 1MB 640KB Specifications A-13
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 111
    ) mask DMA page register, 74LS612 Interrupt controller 2,8259 DMA controIler 2,8237 Clearmath coprocessor Reset math coprocessor Math coprocessor Hard disk Game I/O Parallel printer port 2 Alternate enhanced graphicsadapter GPIB (adapter 0) Data acquisition (adapter 0) Serial port 2 Prototype card
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 112
    System I/O addressmap (continued) Hex address Assigned device 390 - 393 Cluster 3A0 - 3AF SDLC, bisynchronous 2 3B0 - 3BF Monochrome display and printerport 3C0-3CF Enhanced graphicsadapter 3D0-3DF Color graphics monitor adapter 3F0 - 3F7 Diskette drive controller 3F8 - 3FF Serial
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 113
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 114
    set feature control, 1-16 CHKDSK command, 5-8 Clock, real-time, 1-12, A-2 CMOS RAM, 1-10, 3-6, A-2 Color monitor, 1-15 Command prompt, 1-19 Components damaging, 3-3 internal, 3-5 CompuServe on-line support, Intro-6 Computer problems, 5-34 CONFIG.SYS file, 5-2 Index 1
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 115
    drive, 3-6, A-2 errors, 5-13 hard disk drive, 3-6-7, A-2 I/O port problems, 5-13 jumpers, 5-13 parallel port, A-3 serial, A-3 VGA, A-2 2-4, 5-4 CTRL BREAK, 2-3 CTRL C, 2-3 Cursor, 1-11, 1-15, 5-5 Customer support, Intro-54 Cylinder value, 1-14 Cyrix 486SLC, Intro-1, 1-16, A-1 D Data losing,
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 116
    , 5-9 Frames, mounting, 4-5, 4-16 Frequency, power supply, A-5 Full-length option slots, 3-14 -15, A-3 Function keys, SETUP, 1-11 G Game port, optional, 3-6, A-3 Green PC, Intro-3, 1-17 -18 Grounding plate, 4-5 Grounding yourself, 3-3, 3-17, 3-19 Guiderail, 4-5 H Half-length option slots, 3-15-16
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 117
    , SETUP, 1-11 Help, where to get, Intro-54 Humidity, A-6 I I/O address map, A-14 -15 expansion slots, A-3 port controller problems, 5-13 IDE hard disk drive controller, 3-6-7, A-2 Indicator light diskette drive, 1-8, 2-3 hard disk drive, 1-8 monitor, 5-7 power, 1-8, 5-3, 5-6 speed, 1-8, 2-5 Inlet
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 118
    extended, 1-16, A-13 installing, 3-9 insufficient, 5-11 map, A-13 modules, see SIMMs problems, 5-13 RAM, Intro-2, 1-16, A-2 relocate option, 1-16 removing, 3-11 reserved, Math coprocessor keypad, 1-15, 2-5, 5-5 O On-line support, Intro-6 Operating system compatibility, A-6 diskette, 1-7, 2-4
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 119
    connector board, 3-5 DIP switches, 5-12 guides, 3-14 installing, Intro-3, 3-13 -16 jumpers, 3-13, 5-12 problems, 5-12 removing, 3-7, 3-16 Option slots connectors, A-16 Port additional, Intro-2 connector pin assignments, A-16 game, 1-4, 3-6, A-3 jumper settings, 3-6 keyboard, Intro-l, 1-4, 5-5, A-3
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 120
    , see Video resolutions Ribbon cable, see Cable, diskette drive or hard disk drive ROM, 1-10, 1-16, A-l RS-232C ports, 1-6, A-3 S Safety instructions, iii-iv, 1-7, 3-1 Scanner, 1-17, 5-11 Screen resolutions, see Video resolutions Serial number, 5-1 -2 Serial ports COM1 and COM2, 1-4, 1-6 connector
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 121
    -6 Temperature, A-6 Tested operating environments, A-6 Time, setting, 1-8, 1-12 Time-out periods, 1-17-18, 5-5, A-1 Timing requirements, 2-5 Troubleshooting, 5-1-14 TrueColor support, Intro-l, A-2 Turning off computer, 1-9, 3-2 Turning on computer, 1-7 U User-defined hard disk drive, 1-14 Utilities
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 122
    Glossary 486SLC2-50 A processor chip specifically designed for high-performance systems. The chip is fully compatible with the i486 instruction set, and includes a 1KB instruction/ data cache. A batch file that MS-DOS executes automatically each time you turn on or reset the computer. BIOS Basic
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 123
    CPU Central Processing Unit. The integrated circuit (chip) responsible for integrating program instructions, performing calculations, and controlling all input and output operations. Driver A program that controls a specific piece of equipment in the system. Examples of drivers include expanded
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 124
    Memory module A small circuit board, commonly called a SIMM (single inline memory module), that contains surface-mounted memory chips. You can add memory modules to the main system board to expand your computer's memory. Microprocessor A CPU chip, such as the 486SLC. See also CPU. Numeric
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 125
    Read Only Memory. The portion of the computer's memory that contains permanent instructions and cannot be modified. Unlike RAM, ROM retains its contents even after you turn off the computer. See also RAM. RS-232C A standard serial interface.
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 126
    DirectSM P.O. Box 2858 20770 Madrona Avenue Torrance, CA 90509-l111 Tel: (800) 374-7300 (Technical support and sales) (310) 782-5478 (Sales) Fax: (310) 782-4455 (Technical support and sales) Epson America (International) Epson Latin America Miami, FL, U.S.A Tel: (305) 265-0092 Fax: (305) 265-0097
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 127
    , Sec. 3, Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C. Phone: 886-2-717-7360 Free phone: 886-080-211172 Fax: 886-2-712-9164 Telex: 785-24444 Epson (U.K.) Ltd. Business Management Dept. (PC) Campus 100, Maylands Avenue Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 7EZ, UK Phone: 0442 61144 Free phone: linkline 0800 289622 Fax: 0422
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 128
    Distributors South America SISCO SBo Paulo, SP Brazil Tel: (5511) 574-8877 Fax: (5511) 572-1306 Exhibit Computer Bogota, Colombia Tel: (571) 218-2700 Fax: (571) 218-5370 UPEN Computer Systems Bogota, Colombia Tel: (571) 257-7800 Ace Computers &Electronics Georgetown, Guyana Tel: (592) 25-65-48 Fax:
  • Epson ActionPC 2000 | User Manual - Page 129
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