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    KEEN-3336/4030 Personal Computer User's Manual Edition 1.1 The following does not apply to any country the Intel Corporation. All other brand names are registered trademarks of their respective companies. Documentation design and writing by: Hazel Chen, Nena Tsai, Patty Lee, and Alan Patterson. ©
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    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 compliance must be specified in the instruction manual. Warning: A shielded-type the radii interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communication.
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    Warning • Your warranty be voided if you open your system unit case up to reconfigure the system. • If you wish to reconfigure the computer at any time, ensure that the power is turned OFF before changing any hardware settings, such as DIP switches or jumpers. III
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    What's Inside Here's what you'll find in this manual: Chapter 1- "System Overview", gets you acquainted with the basic keyboards features, layout and basic functions. Chapter 5 - "Troubleshooting", covers simple troubleshooting procedures and provides directions for additional help. Chapter 6 -
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    How to use this manual For the advanced user If you are an experienced PC user and do not want to upgrade your system now and you want to start
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    Contents Chapter 1 System Overview 1 1-1 Introduction 2 Operating System 2 1-2 QuickStart 3 1-3 Features 4 1-4 Specifications 5 1-5 Example of a System Configuration 6 1-6 SystemUnit 7 1-7 Control Panel 8 Reset Button 8 Turbo Button 8 Indicator Lights 8 Keylock 8 System Power Switch 9
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    Chapter 2 Setting Up Your System 1 2-1 Unpacking Your Main System 2 2-2 Configuration 3 Restrictions 3 BoardLayout 4 lnstallling Processor 5 Installing Numeric Coprocessor 5 ROM Installation 6 Main Memory Configuration 7 Total 32-bit Memory Switch Settings 6 Video Selection 19 2-3 Jumper
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    Chapter 3 Operating Your System 1 3-1 An Introduction to DOS 2 Loading DOS 2 System Messages 2 3-2 DOS Operations 3 Starting MS-DOS 3 Formatting Disks 3 Banking up Your Diskettes and Files 4 Deleting your Diskettes and Files 5 Finding Out What Is on a Disk 5 3-3 Hard Disk Drive Format 6
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    Key Combinations 6 4-3 Keyboard Tilt Adjustment 9 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 1 5-1 Troubleshooting Procedures 2 5-2 System Error Messages 7 5-3 Examples of System Error Messages 8 Chapter 6 Appendix 1 6-1 Disk Drives 2 Floppy Disk Drives 2 Hard Disk Drives 6 6-2 Technical Information 9 386
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    1-1: QuickStart 3 Figure 1-2: System Configuration 6 Figure 1-3: System Unit Case 7 Figure 1-4: Front Panel 8 Figure 1-5: Keylock and Two Security-lock Keys 9 Figure 1-6: Rear Panel 1 0 Figure 1-7: Connecting the Keyboard Cable 11 Figure 1-8: System Power Cord 12 Figure 1-9: Two Kinds of
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    3 Figure 4-4: Functions of Numeric Keypad Keys 4 Figure 4-5: Indicator Lights 5 Figure 4-6: Special Keys 6 Figure 4-7: Functions of Special Keys 6 Figure 4-8: QWERTY Keys 7 Figure 4-9: Functions of Special QWERTY Keys 7 Figure 4-10: Cursor Keys 8 Figure 4-11: Special Functions 8 Figure
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    Chapter 1 System Overview
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    hardware. If you want to upgrade your hardware later, read Chapter 2. If you want to gain a more thorough understanding of your computer, read the entire manual. Note: You may refer to the Glossary chapter for definitions of computer terminology. Chapter 1: System Overview 1
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    instructions. If you are an advanced user, you will appreciate the affordable power of this system. The 386 is fast -fast enough to support burst cycles and to complete bus cycles functionality are the key design features of Guide and User's Reference. This manual is included with your system.
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    experienced user anxious to start using your computer, observe the figure below to set up your personal computer. You will still want to use this manual later as a reference book. Note: Save all packing materials in case you need to ship or resell your computer in the future. Figure 1-1: Quick Start
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    1-3 Features . 386-33140 microprocessor with 80387-33140 or Weitek 3167 numeric coprocessor optional . Use of the DTK DA315 and DA342 chipset . Dual speed, 33/40MHz cache support in ultra-high speed. Emulation without cache is enabled in low speed. Software or hardware switches toggle between high
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    MIPS (V. 1.7): 8.0MIPS Norton SI (V. 6.0): 35.4 KEEN-4030 Landmark (V. 1.14): 65.1 Power Meter MIPS (V. 1.7): 9.4MIPS Norton SI (V. 6.0): 42.9 1-4 Specifications • CPU - 386 microprocessor, 33/40MHz • RAM - Subsystem of 1 MB, 2MB, 4MB, SMB,and 8MB • ROM - 64KB legal BIOS • Expansion slots -Six 16
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    is different from the one pictured, if should operate in the same basic manner. Figure 1-2: System Configuration Note: The illustrations of the system in this manual may look different from your system; however, their main features should be the same. 6 Chapter 1: System Overview
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    1-6 System Unit The system unit may house a motherboard, disk drives, a power supply and optional expansion cards. Power Button Reset Button Figure 1-3: System Unit Case Chapter I: System Overview 7
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    off. lf you encounter any problems while using unfamiliar software, you can always restart quickly from the RAM test stage by pressing the reset button lndicator Lights These lights indicate the operation status of your computer. The red LED comes on when the hard disk is being accessed. The green
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    is activated. In the lock mode the keyboard is disabled to deny unauthorized uses access to the computer. Figure 1-5: Keylock and Two Security-lock Keys System Power Switch The system power switch is located on the control panel. You should always be certain that the power is turned off before
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    1-8 Rear Panel The rear panel has all the connections that lead from the system unit to external peripherals and the power source. Turn off all power switches before connecting or disconnecting cables/wires! Ensure that cables/wires are attached to the external device first and connected to the
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    Keyboard Connector The keyboard supplied with your system can be plugged into sockets in the rear of the case. plug the keyboard cable into the socket as shown below. Figure 1-7: Connecting the Keyboard Cab& Chapter 1: System Overview 11
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    Power Cord Connector The power supply has two receptacles: one supplies power to a monitor; the other connects to the main power source. Figure 1-8: System Power Cord 12 Chapter I: System Overview
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    monitor cable to a wall electrical outlet. Refer to the figures below for mono and color display connections. Ground Secondary Red Red Green Blue Secondary Green Red Secondary Blue Horizontal sync vertical sync Green Blue MS2 Ground Figure 1-9: Two Kinds of Display Connectors Chapter 1: System
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    Power Voltage Setting The system unit can run on either 115V or 230V as indicated in the figure below. The voltage setting switch is located above the monitor power outlet. Refer to Figure 1-11 for power cord specifications. Figure 1-10: Voltage Switch 14 Chapter 1: System Overview
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    When you are using the PC in American areas, switch the voltage selector switch to 115V and if you are in European countries, switch to 230V. Refer to the figure below for the appropriate specification of the power cord used. Power Source 115v 230v Cord Specification UL listed; SVT/SJT type; three
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    To connect other peripherals (printers, modems, etc.), refer to your expansion card manuals or peripheral manuals to determine which ports are to be used. You may consult your dealer for more about the expansion cards available for your system. Typical peripherals
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    1-10 Disk Drives You can install up to six disk drives in the system unit of either with 5.25" or 3.5" sizes. More information about how to install disk drives may be found in Chapter 6. Figure 1-13: Installing Floppy and Hard Disk Drives Chapter 1: System Overview 17
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    Floppy Disk Drives With a floppy disk drive you can format and use single-sided (or double-sided), doubledensity (or highdensity) floppy disks. One double-sided 5.25" floppy disk can store up to 360KB of data. One double-sided high density 5.25" floppy disk can store up to 1.2MB of data. One
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    Copy Protection You can copy-protect a floppy disk to prevent accidental storage of information or viral infection onto that disk by covering the notch on the side of a 5.25" floppy disk with a write-protect tab or by sliding the small tab on a 3.5" floppy disk to expose the hole. Refer to the
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    Hard Disks Your system is very powerful and versatile. To make full use of all its capabilities, it is best to use a hard disk. A hard disk can raise your efficiency because the hard disk keeps programs and data available at your fingertips. Moreover, your system gives you a wide range of half-high
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    1-11 Keyboard Your keyboard has a set of function keys, cursor keys and a numeric keypad. The figure below shows a typical keyboard. Refer to Chapter 4 for a more detailed description of the keyboard. Figure 1-17: Keyboard Chapter 1: System Overview 21
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    Equipment Read and follow carefully all the instructions and warnings in this manual and on these products! Only use a damp cloth to clean to repair the system unit, monitor/s, cables/wires. Refer all such problems to experienced service personnel. Ensure that the back of the system unit is at least
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    Chapter 2 Setting Up Your System
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    Setting Up Your System In this chapter you will learn about: s how to unpack your main system s how to assemble a knocked-down system s how to upgrade your system Setting up a system is easy and takes only a short time. If your dealer has set up your system for you, you can skip this chapter. With
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    2-1 Unpacking Your Main System lf you want to set up or upgrade your system, you will need to remove the cover of the unit. This is easily accomplished with the following tools: a small flat-blade screwdriver and a small Philips screwdriver. Be sure that the power to the system is switched off
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    2-2 Configuratlon The following will guide you through the physical installation of the mainboard. Restrictions Before installing the mainboard, we strongly recommend that you observe the restrictions mentioned below. • 27256 EPROM (
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    Board Layout The figure below will familiarize you with the layout of the Cache-386 33/40MHz mainboard. Figure 2-2: Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2: Setting Up Your System
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    lnstalling Processor The mainboard supports the 386-33/40 processor. You should insert the processor socket if you have a PEM-3335DS/4035DS mainboard. Installing Numeric Coprocessor The mainboard supports the 80387 and Weitek 3167 numeric coprocessors. The coprocessor chip should be inserted into
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    Figure 2-3: Coprocessor Installation ROM lnstallation To install the ROM chips, refer to the illustration on page 4 for the location of the DIP sockets on the mainboard. ROM access time is 150ns. 6 Chapter 2: Setting Up Your System
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    Main Memory Configuration The mainboard has one kind of SIMM socket. The socket of the SIMM Inodule is a 30-pin single-in-line module. Chip Insertion Remember that when inserting chips/RAM modules, you must make sure the notched or dotted end of the chip/RAM module is lined up with the notched end
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    Total 32-bit Memory Switch Settings The location of the four-switch DIP SW1 can be. seen below. Each switch has an ON and OFF position (usually the ON position is labeled, the OFF position is not). SW1 should be set appropriately, based on the following illustration. Side View Top View Figure
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    there will be an error message. This is caused by different methods of testing memory among BIOSes. The solution is to set the switches for the total 32 with the physical DRAM installed. Most of the BlOSes do not have this problem. • If you want to add a 16-bit extension memory card to the
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    2-3 Jumper Options and Connectors After the switches are set correctly, other attachments and jumper option adjustments on the mainboard have to be made. See the illustration on page 4 for the location of the jumpers and connectors. The jumpers have been preset at the factory, but not necessarily
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    a brief explanation of the various functions of the connectors that the mainboard supports: Reset Connector (Jumper J1) This connector connects the reset switch to your control panel. If you encounter any problems while using unfamiliar software, you can always restart from the beginning by pressing
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    Connector (Jumper J3) This connector switches the system between normal and turbo speeds. Jumper J3 Hardware Method Normal, Emulate Without Cache Support Turbo, Cache Support in Ultra-High Speed Note that Turbo and Normal modes can also be toggled with a software switch invoked from the keyboard
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    Coprocessor Option (Jumper J11) J11 is used to enable or disable the coprocessor. Keyboard Connector (Jumper 513) This connector is located at the back of your system unit. Any AT-compatible keyboard with a 5-pin DIN connector may be used. The pin assignments for keyboard connector J13 are as
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    Jumpers for Cache and Main Memory Configuration The cache configuration is 64KB cache (with eight 16Kbit x 4 cache SRAM chips and two 16Kbit x 4 tag SRAM chips). The figure on this page shows the jumper and switch settings for different onboard memory (DRAM) configurations. Switch SW1 is located on
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    2-4 Factory Default Settings Because of the large number of jumpers and options on the mainboard, it is best to start with the factory default settings and make experimental modifications from that point. The following table shows the factory default settings. Jumper or Switch J3 Short or Switch
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    2-5 Connection to Power Supply If you are installing the mainboard yourself, the final step is to attach the two six-pin cables from the power supply to the mainboard at connector J14. Be sure the four black wires of the power supply are located at the middle of the power connector. Refer to the
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    The pinouts of power connector J14 are as follows: Figure 2-11: Power Supply Pinouts Chapter 2: Setting Up Your System 17
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    Chapter 3 Operating Your System
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    mentions only a few of the DOS functions available. To learn more about DOS, refer to your MS-DOS User's Guide and Reference manual included with your system. The last hatf of this chapter will acquaint you with the ROM on your motherboard. The software in ROM is composed
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    computer's electronic memory. You should follow the instructions below to start DOS. Starting DOS when the following the RAM test: Non-system disk or disk error Replace and strike any key when ready Then Guide and Reference manual for information on system messages. 2 Chapter 3: Operating Your System
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    3-2 DOS Operations Following is a brief explanation of a few DOS functions. If you want a detailed explanation of all the DOS commands, refer to your DOS user manual. Starting MS-DOS lf you are using a hard disk with DOS already installed, the computer will "boot" or start itself. lf you are using a
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    will see the following prompt: Copy another diskette (Y/N)? Press if you have nothing else to be copied. Backlng up a file: To back up a single file, key in the backup command and directory as below: A>backup /A 4 Chapter 3: Operating Your System
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    > command. lf you want to display the directory of the disk in drive A, you would use the following command: DIR A: After you hit the enter key, all the file information will display on the screen. lf you use the command without a drive letter, MS-DOS lists the directory of the
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    supplied by the system BIOS. You can press the , key quickly just after the RAM test to enter the SETUP program. Choose item 2 from the initial use creating DOS partition, see Chapter 6: Managing Disks in MS-DOS User's Guide and Reference. Note: lf you have installed an old version of MS-DOS
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    FORMAT C:/S If you have two partitions, you should format D from the DOS prompt. The command should be keyed in as: A> FORMAT D: lf you want to use partition 1 (drive C) as the startup disk, systems like Xenix, Novell or Unix. Refer to their manuals for details. Chapter 3: Operating Your System 7
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    when specifying the name of a drive. - Spell the filename correctly. - Use the appropriate extension. (such as *.DOC or *.EXE) Refer to the DOS Reference manual for additional information if a command still doesn't work. Print the contents of a disk (if you have a printer) and keep the list with the
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    or any other BIOS user, skip this chapter and refer to its respective BIOS manual. The BIOS is composed of two portions. • system BIOS • setup program 3-6 IBM BIOS that contains a POST (Power-on Self Test). In addition, this system BIOS supports the following: • device drivers for standard AT system
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    Hard Disk Preformat System BIOS supports a low-level format utility through a preformatting process. Before users access to the computer. When a password is set, the computer allows a user three chances to key in the password after the system has booted up. If you have a short memory, you had better
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    disk in your system will work. Shadow RAM Your motherboard supports 128KB of hardware shadow RAM. This system BIOS supports additional software shadow RAM configurations. Configurations are made in the setup program. When the self test is completed, the system will automatically enable shadow RAM
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    and display configuration. The setup program is simple to use: follow the instructions on the screen as they appear. if you want your computer to function give you this screen message: Press the F1 key to enter the setup program or press any other key to continue Under the above conditions, pressing
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    the setup program. After starting your computer, press the key quickly before the RAM test finishes. lf you miss the chance to do so, reset your appear on the screen: SETUP utility will be starting When the system self test is completed, the setup program will fake over. Once you have entered
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    Running the Setup Program Setting Up System Configuration lf you choose item 1 from the initial screen, you can set up the following: • date and time • coprocessor • base memory • extended memory • diskette drive • fixed disk type • display card Preformatting Hard Disk lf you want to preformat your
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    screen will appear as below: Figure 3-2: Calculator The calculator is virtually the same as most business calculators. The table on the next page shows the key functions. Chapter 3: Operating Your System 15
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    Keys number keys Function basic operators "%" (percent) " "(square root) "MR" (memory recall) "M-" (the value in memory minus the displayed one] "M+" (adds the displayed value to value in memory) "AC" (all clear) will clear the displayed and memory
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    tries, the system will not function. The system will ask you to insert the "key" diskette (if you have one) on which your password is saved. lf you the setup program by choosing item 9. The system will restart from the RAM test. lf at a later date you alter the configuration of your system, you will
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    3-8 System BIOS Error Messages The following lists the various BIOS error message: ROM BIOS Checksum Error - Indicates an invalid ROM BIOS failure. 6254 Error - Indicates an 6254 timer controller failure. 8237 Error - Indicates an 8237 DMA controller failure. 74612 Error - lndicates a 74612 page
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    Check - Indicates the disconnection of the keyboard from the system or a keyboard device failure. Parity Error but Segment not Found, Press any Key to Continue - Indicates that the NMI circuit has detected a RAM parity error. System Memory Mismatch, Run SETUP - Indicates a mismatch of memory size
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    Capter 4 Keyboard
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    basics of your keyboard and its functions s how to adjust your keyboard angles A computer keyboard sends messages from you to the computer. It has: • QWERTY keys • Function keys • Cursor control keys • A numeric keypad • Special keys • Keyboard indicator lights Chapter 4: Keyboard 1
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    most popular are the PC keyboard, the PC/AT keyboard, and the enhanced keyboard. Figure 4-1 below illustrates the basic layout of a typical enhanced keyboard. Function Keys QWERTY Key Area Cursor Control Numeric Keys Keypad Figure 4-1: Keyboard Layout 2 Chapter 4: Keyboard
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    into six sections. Refer to the previous page for the layout. The following gives an explanation of these keys. Function Keys These are located on the left or at the top of the keyboard. Function keys have specially defined uses preassigned by the software you use. They are used independently or in
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    7 operative. Home returns Cursor to the beginning of the line it is on. Activating Num Lock makes 8 operative. Otherwise the up cursor key is active. Activating Num Lock makes 9 operative. Otherwise page up is active. Used for addition operations. Activating Num Lock makes 4 operative. Otherwise
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    Mode Indicator Lights In addition to the character, number and control keys, every keyboard has three lights that indicate the typing mode. These lights and their functions are explained as follows: Figure 4-5: Indicator Lights Caps Lock When
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    Special Keys Below are some special keys on your keyboard. Figure 4-6: Special Keys Check out the above key functions in the table below and in Figure 4-4. Used with alphanumeric keys to enter BASIC key words. Figure 4-7: Functions of Special Keys 6 Chapter 4: Keyboard
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    which are used on a typewriter. Figure 4-8: QWERTY Keys Keys Function Performs a tab function similar to that of a typewriter. Changes lowercase letters to capitals. Moves cursor back one space and erases characters. Pressing this key activates uppercase letters; pressing it again activates
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    Cursor Keys These keys move the cursor in the indicated direction. Figure 4-10: Cursor Keys Key Combinations The keys shown below have special functions when pressed simultaneously. Keys Function Figure 4-11: Special Functions 8 Chapter 4: Keyboard
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    4-3 Keyboard Tilt Adjustment Under the rear of the keyboard are two small legs that can be pulled out or pushed in to change the keyboard angles to suit you. Figure 4-12: Adjustment of Keyboard Angles Chapter 4: Keyboard 9
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    Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
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    Troubleshooting In this chapter you will learn about: s the basics of how to solve software/hardware problems s when to get technical help for your computer Your computer has been designed to provide for years of optimum performance. But if some problems do occur, more likely than not you will be
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    5-1 Troubleshooting Procedure If your system does not start up properly, run through the following steps to isolate the problem. Start your computer. Insert a startup disk if the system software monitor. Consult your dealer or a qualified technician for additional help. 2 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
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    the same procedure to check the second hard disk. If either hard disk appears to be defective, consult your computer dealer or a qualified technician. Chapter 5: Troubleshooting 3
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    all these steps you have failed to find the cause of the problem, you may need to check your motherboard. Consult your computer dealer or a qualified technician for assistance. RAM Test Fails If your computer fails to pass the RAM test after you start your computer, run through the following steps
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    problems either of these kinds of problems, continue reading this section. have not located the problem, you may need to still not located the problem, you may need to If you have this problem, open your system to be a big problem is in fact just on. If you encounter a problem while you are working, stop
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    and your system still does not function properly, check the following pages. The following instructions will help you solve some common problems. However, you should be aware that other problems might stem from system software, applications or other peripherals. 6 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
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    you will need to contact the software dealer from whom you purchased the package. He/she should replace the package, depending on the service contract, or have it repaired. Hardware problems: These problems are related to the computer's internal components, your monitor, mouse, or printer. Hardware
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    cursor continues to function normally, the problem was probably caused by accidentally pressing the wrong key. If the problem occurs again, go over the same procedure. If the problem persists, contact your software dealer. System on your monitor and reset the baud rate. 8 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
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    Chapter 6 Appendix
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    Appendix This chapter provides: s information on installing disk drives s technical information s information on moving your computer This manual is not a technical reference manual. This appendix provides some technical information about your system, but if you need more, check out a technical
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    your floppy or hard disk drives. Follow the instructions below to do so. Be certain to refer to the manuals for both the disk drive and the controller card case as described on Figure 2-1. l Screw the metal guides to the disk drive as shown below: Figure 6-2: Fasten the Brackets on a Floppy
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    • Slide the disk drive, back end first, into the disk drive bay. Figure 6-2: Installing the Floppy and Hard Disk Drives • Next, connect the floppy/hard disk controller cable and one of the four cables from the power supply. The power cable is simple to connect: simply plug it in to the correct
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    Figure 6-3: Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive Drive B Figure 6-4: Connecting a Floppy Disk Drive to an FDC Card 4 Chapter 6: Appendix
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    • One edge of the ribbon cable is marked with a color line. This specific line side of the connector should be at pin 1 when attached to the card. Pin 1 is clearly marked on the card. See the figure below: To Pin 1 of FDC Connector To Drive A, To Pin 1 of HDC Connector To Drive D Figure 6-5:
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    Hard Disk Drives The installation of a hard disk drive is similar to that for a floppy disk drive. • First fasten the bracket on the drive. Figure 6-6: Fasten the Brackets on a Hard Disk Drive • Next, place the disk drive inside the bay and fasten the brackets to the chassis. Refer to Figure 6-2. 6
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    Figure 6-7: Connecting a Hard Disk Drive Figure 68: Connecting a Hard Disk to an HDC Card Chapter 6: Appendix 7
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    owing to the shape of the connectors, so it is impossible to make a mistake. The two hard disk controller cables are of diferent sizes: the red wires on the cables should be connected so that they are toward the central portion of the case. Removal To remove a hard disk drive, reverse
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    386 Microprocessor The mainboard uses a 386-33/40 microprocessor running at 33/40MHz. The 386 is a high-performance 32-bit microprocessor designed compatible with the Intel 8086 family of microprocessors. The 386 has built-in features to support coprocessors, DMA and interrupts (both maskable and non
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    Memory Subsystem In the IBM PC-AT, conventional memory or base memory extends from 0 to 640KB. This is the user area, and is available for use by application sofwares. Physical memory address space from 640KB to 1MB is reserved for the system. DOS can recognize and use the memory area from 0 to 1 MB
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    performance, the mainboard has two shadow RAM functions. Shadow RAM is one of the advanced features of the mainboard. Your BIOS or diskette will support the following: • A 84KB DRAM space allocated for system BIOS shadow RAM • A 84KB DRAM space allocated for video BIOS shadow RAM BIOS and video
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    I/O Port Address 72H 1 Data bit 5 0 Shadow area write protect Shadow area write enable 1 Data bit 6 0 Enable video BIOS shadow Disable video BIOS shadow 1 Data bit 7 0 Enable system BIOS shadow Disable system BIOS shadow Figure 6-10: Shadow RAM Control Port lf you use DTK BIOS, you can
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    , the system speed may be toggled between Turbo (cache support in ultra-high speed) and Normal (emulate without cache support in lower speed) by holding down the control and alternate keys on the keyboard while pressing the minus key. The Turbo LED on the control panel will light in
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    6-5 Quick Reference for Jumper Settings J1 -Reset Connector J2- Turbo LED Connector J3 - Turbo Connector J4 -Speaker Connector J5 - Keyboard Lock/ Power LED J11 - Coprocessor Option J13 -Keyboard Connector J14- Power Supply Connector 14 Chapter 6: Appendix
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    6-6 Hard Disk Types Supported Type Cylinder Head Sector/Track Pre-Comp Land-Zone Chapter 6: Appendix 15
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    Chapter 7 Glossary
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    Glossary Some of the terms you will come across frequently in this manual are defined here. add-on card - This card connects through expansion slots to the motherboard. Also known as an adapter, an expansion card or an
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    BIOS - This stands for Basic Input Output System. BIOS controls the real-time clock and disk drives as well as the computer's peripheral equipment. bit - This is a binary data digit, either 1 or 0. 1 or 0 represents a single unit of data. boot - This means to turn on the power switch and load
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    is the total of the software modules and their interrelationships. CPU - Central Processing Unit. Also known as a microprocessor. This chip processes all the instructions in the computer. cursor - The blinking, moving spot of light that marks the active place on the monitor. data - Any kind of
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    is an audible or visual indication of hardware or software malfunction or an illegal data-entry attempt. execute - It means to carry out an instruction or perform a routine. expanded memory - It is memory beyond DOS's 640KB limit. Expanded memory is necessary when the maximum 640KB of conventional
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    filename - Each file on a disk has a name. This name has two parts: a filename and an extension. In DOS, filenames are from one to eight characters long. An extension starts with a period, has three characters and follows immediately after the filename. fixed or hard disk - This is a non-removable
  • Epson Apex 386/40 Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 115
    1,048,576 bytes. memory address - A hexadecimal or decimal value given to a memory location. microprocessor - This is an integrated circuit that receives coded instructions for execution. It is also referred to as a CPU. mode - This is a condition or set of conditions, parameters, or protocols under
  • Epson Apex 386/40 Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 116
    - This is an acronym for power-on self test that test all parts of the computer every time you turn on the system. printed circuit board - An electronic circuit board sandwiched between fiberglass plates. program - A series of instructions that command the computer to perform certain tasks. PROM
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    data communication equipment and your computer. setup - This section guides you through the preparations you'll need to make before operating advised to read this section carefully. Although this system has been designed to be as foolproof as an ordinary television set, a careful reading
  • Epson Apex 386/40 Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 118
    system crash - This is an event that occurs when the system software halts in response to a system malfunction. Turbo - High-speed. video - It refers to signals consisting of picture-producing elements that are used to display characters or graphics on a CRT. virtual disk - Also referred to as a
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