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- Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 1
486XE OPERATIONS GUIDE - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 2
TriGem 486XE complies with the RF1 suppression requirements of Vfg 104611984. The German Postal Services was the notified that equipment is being marketed. The German Postal Service has the right to re-test the equipment and verify compliance. Note: Replace 1046 with 1045 for household appliances - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 3
. Further, TriGem Computer, Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the specifications of the product described within this manual at any time without notice and without obligation of TriGem Computer, Inc. to notify any person of such revision or changes. COPYRIGHT NOTICE Copyright (C) 1990 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 4
Corp. AMD is a registered trademark of Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. EGA Wonder is a trademark of AT1 Technologies, Inc. HP LaserJet Series II is a product of HewlettPackard, Inc. MS-DOS and GW-Basic are trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Seagate is - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 5
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 6
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following instructions pertain to the risk of fire, electric shock or bodily injury. Please read all of these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for later use. Follow all of the instructions and warnings marked on this product or included in this manual - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 7
only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable or insert the replace your obsolete outlet servicing problems to qualified service personnel. If the product does not operate normally, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 8
product If the product has been exposed to rain or water If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service -Basic programming, please refer to the user's manual provided with this computer. Vl.l.l. - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 9
Contents Introduction 1 How to Use This Manual 3 Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System 1. Unpacking 1-1 2. Choosing a Location 1-2 3. Connecting The CMOS Setup Program Introduction 2-1 When to Run Setup 2-1 Memory Test bypass 2-1 Using Setup 2-2 Entering Setup 2-3 Parameters 2-5 Leaving the - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 10
Diskettes 4-2 Disk Drive Letters 4-2 Starting MS-DOS 4 4 System Prompt 4-5 Cursor 4-6 MS-DOS Commands 4-6 Case Sensitivity Function Keys and MS-DOS 4-7 4-7 BACKSPACE Key 4-9 Default Drive 4-10 Copying Your MS-DOS Diskettes 4-12 Copying on Single Drive Systems 4-12 Copying on - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 11
Chapter 5 Using Floppy Disks Description 5-l How Floppy Disks Work 5-2 Formatting Diskettes 5-3 The FORMAT Command 5 4 Option Switches 5-6 Copying Files 5-10 Wildcards 5-12 Chapter 6 Using Your Hard Disk What is a Hard Disk Drive 6-l Care of Hard Disk Drives 6-2 Preparing Your Hard Disk - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 12
Installing Circuit Boards Disk Drive Compartments 7-9 7-13 Internal Hard Disk Drive 7-15 Appendix A Specifications Computer System A-1 System MotherBoard A-1 CPULogic A-2 System Memory A-3 System I/O A-4 System Timing A-4 I/O Address Map A-4 Appendix B System MotherBoard Hardware - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 13
Advanced ROM Diagnostics Introduction E-1 When to Run Advanced Diagnostics E-l Starting Advanced ROM Diagnostics E-2 Advanced ROM Diagnostics Tests E-4 Hard Disk Diagnostics E-5 Floppy Diagnostics E-32 Keyboard Diagnostics E-48 Video Diagnostics E-49 Miscellaneous Diagnostics E-51 Appendix - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 14
computer is powerful, versatile, and high performance system designed as a workstation level. It contains 32.bit EISA programs very fastly and efficiently. After setting up your system with the simple instructions in this manual, you'll soon be using your favorite software programs. This computer is - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 15
And you can run UNIX (above V4.0), XENIX, MS LAN manager, OS/2, Presentation manager, and X window, etc. with this computer. If you use software that executes complex mathematical calculations, you may want to install a 4167 math coprocessor to speed up processing. 2 Introduction - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 16
how to use your computer and run the Diagnostics program. The instructions in this manual apply to your system, except where otherwise indicated. You probably don ), to your computer. At the end of this guide is a set of Appendices which contain technical information for the advanced user - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 17
computer is easy. Just follow the nine steps in this chapter. When you finish setting up your computer, go on to Chapter 2 and follow the instructions there to run the Setup program. The Setup program updates the list of equipment installed in the computer and any time options are added or - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 18
manual, you should have the following: The computer and power cord The Keyboard with attached cable MS-DOSdiskettes GW-BASIC diskette MS-DOS User's Guide GW-BASIC User's Guide following: A large, sturdy desk or table that can easily support the weight of your system, including all of its components: - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 19
Appropriate power sources: To prevent static charges, connect all your equipment to three-prong, grounded outlets. You need one outlet for the computer, one for the monitor, and additional outlets for a printer and any other peripherals. If it has the appropriate power cord, you can plug your - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 20
etc.). Certain boards support more than one type of display, and may provide a switch to select either color or monochrome modes. The procedure you use to connect your monitor to the computer depends on the type of monitor you have. See your monitor manual for detailed instructions, or follow these - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 21
c 1. Place your monitor on top of or near the computer. It is easiest to connect the monitor cable if you are facing the back panels of both the monitor and the computer. 2. If necessary, connect the monitor cable to the monitor. (Some monitors come with permanently attached cables.) 3. Connect the - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 22
4 Connecting a Printer, Mouse, or Modem The computer has a parallel interface and two serial interfaces on the back panel, so you can easily connect a printer or other type of device with either type of interface. For example, you can use the parallel port to connect a parallel printer (most - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 23
-Parallel Printer - -Serial Printer - Figure l-4. Connecting the Printer 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the printer, as shown below. If the printer has retaining clips on each side of the printer port, squeeze the clips together to secure the cable. Setting Up Your System l-7 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 24
4. Plug the printer's power cord into an electrical outlet. Using the serial Interface If you have a serial printer, modem, mouse, or any other peripheral with a serial interface, you can connect it to one of two serial (RS-232C) ports on the back of the computer. Your computer uses and IBM- - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 25
If you are using a serial printer but your software does not support a serial printer, you must do two things before you can print data from the parallel port to the serial port. See MODE command in MS-DOS manual. 5 Connecting the Power Cord Follow these steps to connect the power cord: 1. Insert - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 26
one cable to connect. This simply plugs into the keyboard connector located at the bottom of the main system unit's rear panel. This connector is designed to prevent insertion if the pins don't line up, so it may be necessary to rotate the cable connector until it plugs in easily. l-10 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 27
Figure 1-7. Connecting the Keyboard Adjusting the Keyboard Angle You can change the angle of the keyboard by adjusting the legs on the bottom. Turn the keyboard over and lift each leg upward until it locks into place, as shown below. You lock the legs into a low or high position, or leave them flat. - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 28
7 Turning On the Computer Before you turn on your computer, read the following safety rules to avoid accidentally damaging the computer or injuring yourself: Do not unplug cables from the computer when the power switch is on. Never turn off - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 29
Follow these steps to turn on your system: 1. Turn on the monitor, printer, and any other peripheral devices connected to the computer. 2. To turn on the computer, press the power switch. Figure 1-9. Power Switch Setting Up Your System 1-13 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 30
The power indicator on the front panel lights up. After a few seconds, the computer starts to perform an internal self test. This is a series of checks the computer completes each time you turn it on to make sure everything is working correctly. If anything is wrong, - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 31
the Setup program, described in Chapter 2. For now, press the Fl key on the upper left comer of the keyboard to acknowledge the message and screen: The command prompt tells you that your computer is ready to receive instructions. It also identifies the current operating drive: A or C, for example. - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 32
8 Copying System Diskettes Now that you have started your system and loaded MS-DOS, it is important that you make copies of your MS-DOS diskettes right away. Use the copies (called working copies) as they are needed and store the originals in a safe place. Each of the system diskettes is formatted - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 33
slot into the drive. Figure 1-10. Inserting a Floppy Disk 4. Press any key. The DISKCOPY program copies the contents of the MS-DOS diskette to the computer's (which is to be the target diskette) in drive A. Then press any key. If the diskette is not formatted, the DISKCOPY program formats it. Then - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 34
made and insert the another MS-DOS diskette into drive A. Then press any key. Follow the prompts on the screen to make a copy off this diskette as reset the computer. Resetting the computer causes the CPU to clear its instruction set and the system memory. This ensures there is no "garbage" left - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 35
, then release all three keys. This will reset your computer without running the full self-test diagnostics. RESET Switch Press the RESET button on the front panel. This method works even when the keyboard does not respond to your commands. If this does not correct the problem, try the third method - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 36
conditions, an appropriate message displays, advising you to run the Setup program. These conditions indicate that an error has occurred during the power-on self-tests (POSTS). Memory Test bypass The BIOS performs POSTS of the system and displays the size of the memory being - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 37
Using Setup Immediately after the memory test, you will get the following prompt on the screen depending upon the type of BIOS you have : Hit key to get into the Setup Mode Note key will get you into the setup mode only when the above message is displayed on the screen. If - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 38
. If you want to run the "DIAGNOSTICS" program, see Appendix E for the detailed description of it. Entering SETUP To enter the setup program, hit < DEL > key at the time the following prompt is displayed on the screen immediately after the memory - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 39
parameters y. ou*.c. an cha-nge with the SETUP highlights the parameter currently program. available A to solid cursor bar be changed. You can use the following key conventions. 2-4 The CMOS Setup Program - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 40
in this procedure. Again, simply press the < PgUp> or < PgDn > keys to select the appropriate value for the month, date and year. The procedure for the hours, minutes, or the seconds and press the < PgUp >/ < PgDn > keys to step through the numbers. Floppy Disk Drive Setup Drives A: and/or B: may - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 41
with the drive for the specific values that will give you optimum performance. The following is the table of HDD the system BIOS supports. This system BIOS basically supports HDD of Ml34 and RLL type. If you have another type of HDD, for example, as ESDI or SCSI, do the following. 2-6 The - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 42
Table 2-1. Hard disk configuration Table The CMOS Setup Program 2-7 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 43
Installed Keyboard Setup The Keyboard Setup is the next option for the user. You may either choose to enable or disable the Keyboard test during Power On Self Test by setting keyboard as "Installed" or "Not Installed". 15 - 16M DRAM If you have an external card like "Intel Ace Multi port Serial - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 44
Emulation Speed You can select the system speed, for example, according to an application software you want to run with your system using this parameter. The options are: 8, 10, 12, 16, 24, 32, 40 Peripheral Setup When you scroll down to this parameter, the following message will be displayed on the - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 45
any corrections necessary. When you are satisfied with the option settings, press the < ESC > key, then press Y to write the new settings into the configuration RAM. Your computer will run through the self test diagnostics again and try to read a diskette in the first floppy disk drive. As mentioned - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 46
This chapter covers the following basic procedure for using your computer: Using special keys on the keyboard Stopping a command or program Using disks and disk drives. Special Keys on your Keyboard Certain keys on your keyboard serve special functions when your computer is running programs. The - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 47
3-2 Using Your Computer - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 48
The Num Lock, Scroll Lock, and Caps Lock keys work as toggles; press the key once to turn on a function and again to turn it off. When the function is enabled, the corresponding light on the top right comer of - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 49
you have entered an MS-DOS command that you want to stop, try one of the following commands: Hold down the Ctrl key and press C Hold down the Ctrl key and press Break These methods may also work in your application program. If you cannot stop a particular operation, however, you may need - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 50
Care for your diskettes and diskette drives Insert and remove diskettes Write-protect diskettes Make backup copies of your diskettes Use a single diskette drive Use a hard disk drive How Disks Store Data The diskette you insert in your computer's diskette drive is made of flexible plastic, coated - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 51
A disk is further divided by sectors. To understand what a sector is, picture the spokes on a bicycle wheel radiating from the center of the wheel to the tire. The space between one spoke and the next is like a sector on a diskette. (See the figure below.) Each track on a 1.2MB diskette has 15 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 52
to 1.2MB of information, which is approximately 500 pages of text. You can also format these diskettes for 36OKB - see your MS-DOS Reference Manual for more information. In addition, you may have a diskette drive of a different type. The following list describes the types of optional diskette drives - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 53
receive new data, so be sure to format only new blank diskettes or diskettes that contain data you want to erase. See Chapter 5 for instructions on formatting diskettes. Drive and diskette incompatibilities Because of the size difference, you cannot use 3%inch diskettes in a 51/4-inch drive or vice - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 54
Because of these incompatibilities, you should indicate the density and diskette type when you label your diskettes. (Usually this information appears on the manufacturer's label.) If you have any combination of the above drives (36OKI3, 1.2MB, 72OKB, or 1.44MB), you can copy files from one drive to - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 55
sources of magnetism in your home or office, such as electrical appliances, telephones, and loudspeakers. Do not diskettes on top of your monitor or near an external disk drive. Never touch a diskette's magnetic surface. The oils on your fingertips can damage it. Always hold a diskette by its - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 56
Never attempt to open the hard disk drive. The disk itself is enclosed in a sealed container to protect it from dust. Inserting and Removing Diskettes To insert a diskette into the drive, hold it with the label facing up and the read/write slot leading into the drive, as shown below. Figure 3-4. - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 57
Close the latch and press R. To remove the diskette, turn the drive latch up until it is horizontal and the edge of the diskette pops out. Carefully pull out the diskette, place it in its protective envelope, and store it in a proper location, such as a diskette container. If you have an optional 3 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 58
warning Never remove a diskette or turn off the computer while the drive indicator light is on. You could lose data. Also, be sure to remove all diskettes before you turn off the computer. Write-protecting Diskettes You can write-protect a diskette to prevent its data from being altered. When a - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 59
Note Some program diskettes, such as your MS-DOS diskettes, have no notch so they are permanently write-protected. This protects them from being accidentally erased or altered. On a 3 1/2-inch diskette, the write-protect device is a small switch on the lower-right comer on the back, shown below. To - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 60
Making Back up Copies It is important to make copies of all your data and system diskettes. Copy all diskettes that contain programs, such as the original MS-DOS diskettes that come with your computer, and use only the copies. Store your original MS-DOS diskettes in a safe place away from your - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 61
drive (A) to the computer's memory. Then MS-DOS automatically prompts you to insert another diskette in the same drive, which it now identifies as drive B. It copies the data from memory to the new diskette. When the copying is complete, MSDOS identifies the drive as drive A again, and you see a - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 62
The added storage capacity makes it easy to move back and forth between different programs and data files. However, because it is so easy to add programs and files to your hard disk, you may find yourself trying to organize hundreds of files. MS-DOS lets you keep related files together in - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 63
main system unit. This command moves the read/write heads inside the hard disk drive to a "safety zone," where they won't accidentally scratch the surface of the drive platters. TGSHIP.COM is a disk drive. See MS-DOS reference manual for more information of TGSHIP command. 3-18 Using Your Computer - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 64
more detailed explanation of the MS-DOS operating system, see your MS-DOS USER'S GUIDE. MS-DOS is an acronym for Microsoft Disk Operating System. The disk operating system disk system. For complete instructions on installing MS-DOS, see your MS-DOS User's manual. Using MS-DOS With Your Computer 4-l - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 65
Install Diskettes One MS-DOS Select Diskette Three MS-DOS Operating Diskettes One MS-DOS Shell Diskette The MS-DOS User's Guide & User's Reference The MS-DOS Shell User's Guide Begin the installation procedure by placing the MS-DOS Install diskette in the A drive and turning your computer on. Disk - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 66
To insert a diskette into the drive: Open the drive door If you haven't already done so, remove the protective cardboard insert from the drive. Gently insert the diskette into the drive entry slot with its label facing up, and the write protect notch to the left. When the diskette is all the way in, - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 67
DOS 4.01, consult the Getting Started section in your MS-DOS 4.01 User's Guide. Remove the MS-DOS Install diskette from its protective envelope and insert it into Introduction screen appears. This screen contains information about the function keys used to run the Select program. Press ENTER The - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 68
been installed, simply turn your system on. Your computer will perform its self-test diagnostics and display the DOS Shell menu screen. Notice that the words " to run the Command Prompt option. System Prompt After you press the ENTER key to either accept the time shown or enter a new one, MS-DOS - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 69
the same line. Application software often uses the cursor as well, allowing you to use the cursor control keys to move the cursor around on the screen. MS-DOS Commands DOS commands instruct your computer to perform tasks such as display a disk directory, copy a file, delete a program, etc. These are - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 70
between upper and lower case letters in commands and filenames. This manual will show commands in upper case for clarity, but you may keys to provide you with shortcuts. When you press the ENTER key after typing a command, MS-DOS copies the command into a "buffer" memory. By using the function keys - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 71
opposite of F2, deletes all characters from the buffer up to, but not including, the next character you type - F5 key Moves the current line you are typing into the buffer without ENTERing it - F6 key 'Places an "end-of-file" marker when you copy from the monitor to a disk file - ESC - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 72
to time, you may make a typing error. This is not usually a problem if you correct the error before you ENTER the command. You can use the BACKSPACE key for this purpose. The BACKSPACE key on your keyboard works just like a backspace key on a regular typewriter: it moves the cursor back one position - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 73
Then press the ENTER key. Your computer will respond: Default Drive MS-DOS will only look at one disk drive at a time. Normally, this is the "default" drive. You can - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 74
From the A> prompt, try the command: The computer will respond: Press ENTER after you insert the diskette into the drive, then the system prompt will be: If you have a dual floppy disk drive system, the second, or "B" drive is now the system default drive, as indicated by the new system prompt. If - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 75
This feature is intended to allow owners of single drive systems to use application software designed for dual drive systems. Copying Your MS-DOS Diskettes The first important task you must complete with your new system is to make a "backup" copy - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 76
be displayed: The 'SOURCE" diskette is the disk that you will be copying from. Insert the MS-DOS master diskette into the A drive. Press any key, such as the SPACEBAR. The floppy disk drive will be activated, and your computer will display: The contents of the disk are being read into - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 77
the target diskette is bland. If there is any previous data on the diskette, it will be erased by the DISKCOPY routine. Press the SPACEBAR key. The drive will turn on, indicating that the computer is formatting the new diskette, then writing the copied information onto it. After a few moments, the - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 78
up with the second blank diskette. Put the original "master" MS-DOS main system diskette back into the floppy disk drive, then press the SPACEBAR key. As with the DISKCOPY command, your computer will read the entire contents of the diskette into system memory, and will display: When the computer is - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 79
If there is a problem with the backup diskette, or if you put the wrong diskette into on Dual Drive Systems To make backup copies of your MS-DOS diskettes on a dualdrive system, follow the instructions below: First, rum your computer on and boot up MS-DOS. Choose the Command Prompt option from the - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 80
be copying to. Put your master MS-DOS diskette in the A drive, and a new, blank diskette in the B drive. Close both drive doors. Press any key, such as the SPACEBAR. The A drive will be activated, and your computer will display: Using MS-DOS with Your Computer 4-17 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 81
For now, type N. The system prompt will reappear. To compare the backup diskette with the original, you will use the DISKCOMP command. Enter the command at the system prompt: The computer will respond: 4-18 Using MS-DOS With Your Computer - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 82
If there is a problem with the backup diskette or if you put the wrong diskette into the drive the master diskette, you ensure that any accidental erasures can be replaced. From now on, when this manual refers to the "main system diskettes," use the backup MS-DOS diskette. FILES In the same way that - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 83
you create, as you create it. In order to be able to manipulate files easily, MS-DOS has certain rules that you must follow when naming files. As you will see, these rules leave you a great deal of freedom in your selection of filenames. Each filename can be up to eight characters - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 84
Most of the characters and symbols on your keyboard are available for use in filenames. These are: The letters A through Z The numbers 0 through 9 The following symbols: The following are examples of allowable filenames: JANUARY CHAPTER.001 MEMO.APR MAYSALES.%&$ $$SALES.OCT Using MS-DOS With Your - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 85
These filenames are valid because none of them are too long, and only legal characters have been used. The following are examples of illegal filenames, along with an explanation: 3RDQUARTER.SALES This is too long. MS-DOS will accept this filename, but it will be shortened to fit the size limits. - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 86
CHAPTER.001 CHAPTER.002 CHAPTER.003 and so on. Like MS-DOS commands, filenames and extensions can be entered in either upper or lower case, but are always displayed on the screen in upper case. However, since MS-DOS converts lower case filenames into upper case, it is possible to inadvertently erase - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 87
Some of the names and symbols may be different, but the screen should show these five columns, and a similar last line. The information presented by the DIR command is as follows: The filename & extension The file size (in bytes) The date the file was created or last updated The time the file was - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 88
File Searches You can also use the DIR command to search for specific files on a disk. To do this, enter the DIR command in the following format: For instance, if you want to find the directory entry for a file named "MAYSALE!S.RPT" on the diskette in drive A, enter the command: The computer will - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 89
Multiple Disk Drive Systems The DIR command can be used to read the directories of other drives in your system, if any are installed. For instance, to read the directory of the B drive, when you are logged onto drive A, enter the command: The computer will display the directory of the diskette - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 90
Wildcards Quite often, when dealing with disk files, you may find yourself looking through directories for a particular file or group of files. MS-DOS has a way to help you sort out those files' you want without having to read through the entire directory listing. This is through the use of " - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 91
diskettes and how to work with MS-DOS, you can proceed to use application software. Most software packages come with detailed instructions for their set-up and use. These instructions will often ask you to use the information in this chapter to find specific files in the disk directories, or back - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 92
software package for your computer, you should make sure that it will run under MS-DOS. Products labeled "for IBM PC," "for IBM PC/AT," "PC-compatible," or "MS-DOS-compatible" should run properly. Products intended for other types of computer operating systems, such as CP/M or Apple, will not run - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 93
onto the unused space on the diskette. If there is no unused space, your computer will inform you that the disk is full. You can instruct the computer to write over the information that is already on the diskette. You might do this to update an inventory file, or change an - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 94
data. This is called "formatting" the diskette. MS-DOS uses the same formatting method regardless of the computer used. This is one of the keys to intermachine compatibility. Since all PC-compatible computers use MS-DOS, they can read all disks created by any other PC-compatible machine. MS-DOS - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 95
: The computer will load the FORMAT command file into system memory, then will respond: Insert the new diskette to be formatted and press the ENTER key. 5-4 Using Floppy Disks - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 96
The computer will display: The formatting process takes a minute or two. The computer will wait until the formatting process is complete, then display: Press ENTER if you don't want to have a label of your disk. Then the screen will display the following message. Don't be concerned if the message - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 97
Option Switches To format 180K-byte single-sided, single-density diskettes in the computer's high capacity disk drive, enter the FORMAT command using the /1 and /4 option switch: The computer will proceed to format the diskette. Upon completion, you will see this message: And the following screen - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 98
The /4 option switch is used to format 36OK-byte double-sided, doubledensity diskettes in the computer's high capacity disk drive. To do this enter the command: The computer will proceed to format the diskette. Upon completion, you will see this message: Press ENTER not to have a label of your disk. - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 99
Formatting a diskette allows you to use it by providing predetermined locations for certain files used by MS-DOS. Once formatted, the disk directory space is created, as well as additional areas reserved for use by MS-DOS. One of these areas is the File Allocation Table, or FAT. This part of the - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 100
at the system prompt: The computer will load the FORMAT command file into system memory, then respond: Insert a new, blank diskette and press the enter key to start the formatting process. After the new diskette is formatted the active MS-DOS routines will be copied into its system area. When the - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 101
Enter N to return to the system prompt. Then enter: The directory listing should appear similar to the following: Copying Files If you have a dual drive system, it is easy to copy program and data files from one diskette to another. This involves the internal MS-DOS command, COPY. 5-10 Using Floppy - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 102
Put the "source" diskette in drive A, and the "target" diskette in drive B. At this time, you may want to check the directories of both diskettes in order to make sure you will not overwrite a file on the target diskette with the same name as the one you want to copy. Once you're sure it's safe to - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 103
Note that this time, you were required to enter the source drive letter before the filename. This is because, in this example, drive B is not the default drive, However, since no drive letter was specified for the target drive, MS-DOS copied the file onto the default, or in this case, A drive. It is - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 104
will copy all files about MAYSALES to the B drive. A final example: will copy all of the files on a diskette in the A drive to the hard disk drive. This command is useful when backing up diskettes containing data files. Using Floppy Disks 5-13 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 105
Chapter 6 Using Your Hard Disk Depending on the model, your computer system can be expanded to include an optional hard disk drive. This chapter will give you a basic understanding of its operation and show you how to configure it. Information is also provided on how MS-DOS works with your hard disk - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 106
be run whenever you are going to move the main system unit. This command moves the _ read/write heads inside the hard disk drive to a "safety zone," where they won't accidentally scratch the surface of the drive platters. TGSHIP.COM is a special DOS command file included with your system. You - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 107
Preparing Your Hard Disk This section assumes that you have a hard disk drive system physically installed in your main system unit. If you haven't installed your hard disk drive yet, see Chapter 7, "Expanding Your System," for information how to do this. To begin, boot up your system using your MS- - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 108
is to say neither partitioned nor formatted, you should enter the SETUP program. Turn your computer on. When you see the following message. press < DEL > key. Move the cursor to the RUN SETUP option and press Enter. The system displays the Setup Menu. For now, look at the information on the - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 109
down to the Hard Disk C parameter. Using the PgUp and PgDn keys, scroll through the options to the disk type number matched with the "Not Installed" when you use ESDI hard disk drive. The hard disk drive type table supported by this system BIOS has just MFM and RLL type of HDD. If you select the - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 110
hard disk drives may require a different disk type number. See the instructions provided with your hard disk drive or call your dealer for assistance. After verifying the hard disk drive type number, press the ESC key. The computer responds with: Press Y. The computer will update the information - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 111
After loading the FDISK program, the computer will display information on the hard disk drive installed in the system, as follows: Using Your Hard Disk 6-7 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 112
To create a single MS-DOS partition for your entire hard disk drive, select the default option (#l) by pressing ENTER. The Create Primary DOS partition menu appears next: To reserve the entire hard disk for MS-DOS, press ENTER. FDISK now displays the following message: 6-8 Using Your Hard Disk - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 113
can restart your system using your MS-DOS Install diskette. Make sure the MS-DOS install diskette is in the A drive, then press the ENTER, key. -Your system will now reboot. It does this to update the new partition information in its configuration RAM. You may now format your hard disk - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 114
The floppy disk drive indicator will come on for a few seconds, while the FORMAT command is loaded into memory. When the light goes out, the computer will display: You should already have made sure that there is no information stored on the hard disk that you want to save. Press Y to begin - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 115
can boot the system from the hard disk. Organizing Your Hard Disk This section provides you with a sample directory structure for use with your hard disk. It will provide step-by-step instructions that will create several files and subdirectories. First, make sure your hard disk is formatted, and - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 116
First, you will create several subdirectories. These will be used shortly to contain useful files. Begin by entering the command: The MD command is a short form of MKDIR. This internal DOS command creates a subdirectory under the directory you are currently in. Since your computer boots up in the - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 117
Just as MS-DOS commands usually look at the "current" disk drive, they also look at the current directory. Since you can change the current, "logged" disk drive, you would expect to be able to change the current, loggeddirectory. You can, using the CD (CHDIR) command. Enter the command series: The - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 118
Now return to the DOS4 subdirectory by entering the command: Another way of moving through the directory tree quickly involves the use of a similar command: This command will take you directly to the root directory of the current disk drive. This can be useful if you get "lost" in a large directory - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 119
Using the DIR command, run a directory to verify that you have copied the MS-DOS install diskette. Remove the MS-DOS install diskette from drive A and replace it with the MS-DOS Select diskette into the DOS4 subdirectory on the hard disk by entering the command: When the copying process is done, - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 120
, so as to keep different program groups separated. For more information on directory and subdirectory organization with MS-DOS, see your MS-DOS User's Guide. Backing Up Your Hard Disk It is highly recommended that you make back up copies of your valuable hard disk files regularly. Because hard disk - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 121
formatting these diskettes. Disk space taken up by the inclusion of the active MS-DOS routines would be wasted with the BACKUP command. When you back up your hard disk using BACKUP, the first thing to do is to format enough blank disks to hold the backed up files. Once you start the BACKUP routine, - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 122
As you format these disks, prepare labels for them that identifies these diskettes as a hard disk backup archive. Also put the date on each label and number each diskette. This is very important, since the RESTORE command requires that you use the diskettes in the same order that was used during the - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 123
on the hard disk in addition to the root directory. For a more detailed explanation of the MS-DOS BACKUP command, see your MS-DOS User's Guide. The RESTORE Command MS-DOS provides the RESTORE command program to allow you to copy files from the archive diskettes created by the BACKUP command - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 124
hard disk. For information on partial backups to a hard disk drive containing files, see the entry for the RESTORE command, in your MS-DOS User's Guide, "MS-DOS Commands." 6-20 Using Your Hard Disk - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 125
First, set the C drive directory to the root directory by entering the command: Now set the system default drive letter back to drive A by entering: The computer will respond by displaying: Make sure your MS-DOS install diskette is inserted into the A drive. Enter the following command: The RESTORE - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 126
purpose interfaces can be a complex task, it is impossible for this manual to provide detailed instructions for connecting these devices. Please follow the instructions provided with your peripheral. If you should have problems with the installation of a peripheral device, contact your dealer for - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 127
Your computer is designed to communicate with peripherals by way of the connectors on the rear panel of the main system unit. The connectors are called "ports," and allow - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 128
Serial Ports There are two basic kinds of general purpose I/O (Input/Output) port. One kind is a ' serial" port, where data bits are sent one at a time along a single wire, in series. Additional wires are used to send control signals between the transmitting and receiving devices. These control - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 129
motherboard in the main system unit and the input connector on the printer. Information on the correct cable will be found in your printer's manual. Connecting Modems Modems are used to connect your computer to the telephone line. Since the electronic requirements for the transmission of your voice - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 130
port is provided on your system motherboard. While the cabling for these ports has been designed to be used inside the main system unit cabinet, it is possible to route the slot panel. For installation instructions, refer to the manual provided with your external disk drive. Expanding Your System 7-5 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 131
a small flat-blade screwdriver General Precautions In the interests of personal safety and product reliability, you should review the following information: Follow all of the instructions and warnings marked on this product, or included in this manual. Make sure you have enough room to work on the - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 132
Opening and Closing the Cabinet The procedure for opening the main system unit cabinet is as follows: Unplug the video monitor AC power and signal cables from their rear panel sockets. Set the monitor safely aside. Unplug the keyboard and set it aside. Unscrew the screws on the rear panel of the - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 133
Later, to close the unit, follow these steps in order: Make sure all the system and expansion boards are properly seated in their connectors, and have had their mounting screws tightened down. Make sure all the internal cables have been properly connected and arranged neatly. Wires should not be - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 134
to a basic computer, or expanding your system by installing additional hardware, follow the procedure below to install the circuit boards. First, read all of the instructions provided with the expansion product. Then, carefully unpack the circuit board(s) to be installed. Expanding Your System 7-9 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 135
damage, always handle circuit boards by their edges, being careful to avoid contact with the exposed edge connectors and parts. Following the instructions provided with the expansion board, set any configuration switches and jumpers on the expansion board. Open the main system unit cabinet and set - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 136
Figure 7-2. Installing the Circuit Boards Expanding Your System 7-11 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 137
gently sliding the board into the slot. If the board is long enough to reach the card guide mounted on the front panel support flange, slide the board down the center groove of the guide. Making sure the board is correctly aligned, carefully insert the board's edge contacts into the slot connector - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 138
you have a problem making the cables reach their connectors, you may have to move the board you just installed to another slot. If any external equipment is used with the expansion board, connect it to the board's rear panel connector(s), following the instructions given with the product. When the - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 139
disk drive. Note Your main system unit is supplied with the cables necessary to connect two floppy disk drives to the system motherboard. Follow the instructions provided with the expansion floppy disk drive for proper installation. 14 Expanding Your System - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 140
the steps below: Remove the cover from the main system unit, as described previously. Remove mounting plate by unscrewing the hold down screws. Attach the guide rails to the hard disk drive like the following figure before installing it to the mounting plate. Figure 7-4. Attachment of the - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 141
Slide the hard disk drive which is installed with the guide rails into one of two openings provided in the mounting frame. Figure 7-5. Mounting the internal hard disk drive Replace the hold down screws. Connect the hard disk drive controller cables to the drive. 7-16 Expanding Your System - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 142
Figure 7-6. Connecting the cables Replace the main system unit cover. If you want to install the HDD to the other drive compartment exists in the center of the front side, follow the steps below. Remove the cover from the main system unit, as described above. Remove six screws of the drive - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 143
Figure 7-7. Remove the drive compartment case Slide the Hard disk drive into the drive case and screw the hold down screws like the following. 7 - 1 8 E8xpanding Your System - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 144
Figure 7-8. Slide the HDD to the drive case Replace the drive case with the hard disk drive to the system front side and screw the hold down screws. Connect the hard disk drive controller cables to the drive. Replace the main system unit cover. Expanding Your System 7-19 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 145
Figure 7-9. Mounting the hard disk drive To remove a hard disk drive, perform the installation procedures in reverse. After adding or removing disk drives, run setup and configure for the new disk drive. 7-20 Expanding Your System - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 146
Range: 100 - 125 VAC, 7.OA, 50/60Hz 220 Range: 200 - 240 VAC, 4.5A, 50/60Hz l Keyboard : 101 key keyboard System MotherBoard l Firmware l Operating System support l Bus Interface : AMI Software BIOS : MS-DOS, UNIX 4.0 (or of above version, X-Window R 11.2, R11.3 OS/2 version 1.2, Presentation - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 147
l Expansion Slots l Dynamic RAM (with parity) l Floppy Disk Drive support I/O Ports l Audio Support l Real Time Clock : 2ea B-bit (62 pin ISA only connector) 6ea 32-bit (198 pin EISA connector) : BM-bytes, expandable 64M-bytes on the Motherboard - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 148
System Memory l Data Interface l Cache Module Subsystem (option) : 64-bit memory access (Burst mode) : 64KB, 128KB or 256KB Note There are two sockets on the system mother board. You should use the cache memory chip of the equal size on them when you are to use 12SKB or 256X3 of cache memory. l - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 149
System I/O l DMA Channels: 7 8, 16, 32-bit operations available Address space - 4GB l Programmable Timers: 5 l Vectored Interrupt Levels: 16 l Max DMA Transfer Rate: 33MB/sec System Timing System Clock Speed: 33MHz (CPU speed) Clock Cycle Time: 30ns (33MHz) I/O Address Map A-4 Specifications - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 150
Specijkations A - 5 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 151
A-6 Specifications - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 152
Appendix B System MotherBoard Figure B-l. System Motherboard This appendix provides configuration and interface information for this board. You may skip this appendix if you are not installing expansion products that require changing the motherboard's configuration settings. System Mother Board B-1 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 153
Hardware Settings This system provides the programs to set the system configuration. The program "EISA Configuration Utility" can be used whenever you change the system hardware settings. If you want to do the followings, run the "EISA Configuration Utility" program and change the configuration - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 154
82485 Cache Controller 486™ microprocessor on this motherboard contains 8K byte cache memory. And this system also provides the optional sockets of cache memory chips for more efficient use. There are two sockets which can be installed the cache memory chip on the system motherboard. You should - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 155
Use SIMMs that operate at 80ns (nanosecond) or slower access speed. Be sure all the SIMMs operate at the same speed. Use the correct SIMM configuration to add the amount of memory you want. See the table B-2. Once you have the SIMMs you need, you or your dealer can install them in your computer. - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 156
CPU speed select of EISA bus controller You can operate this system at both 25MHz and 33MHz by EISA bus controller. If you'd like to change this system speed, run the "EISA Configuration Utility" program provided with this system. Connectors The system motherboard is provided with a number of - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 157
is elaborates to embody the highperformance 32 bit I/O function and also support the existing 16 bit bus architecture. It extends the AT bus, new form of bus arbitration to facilitate multitasking and the setting up of expansion products. EISA is compatible with 16 bit XT/AT system, that is, you - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 158
Parallel Port - CNB Connector CN9 on the system board provides a standard Centronics 25pin parallel interface Power Connector - CN2 The system board requires four DC voltage: + 12V, - 12V, +5V, and -5V. The power connector respectively supply power to the system board and to the six expansion slots. - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 159
Appendix C Video Monitor Systems There are many video display systems available for use with your computer system. This appendix will provide a brief description of the most common video system types, and discuss their applications. Monitor System Resolution The main difference between video monitor - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 160
up to 720x400 dot resolution, these systems have been used in applications that require the highest possible video resolution, such as desktop publishing, computer-aided-design (CADICAE), and broadcast quality computer graphics. C-2 Video Monitor Systems - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 161
The maximum screen resolutions of the different video standards is summarized below, along with their color and graphics features: HGC: maximum dot resolution: 720x350 maximum text display: 80 columns x 25 lines colors: monochrome green or amber CGA: dot resolution: 640x200 maximum text display: 80 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 162
Monitor Types There are many different types of video monitor available. Some of the major ones are described below. Composite Video: With a 300~200 resolution, this type of monitor is usually used with home computers. They are not recommended for use with your system. TTL Monochrome: These monitors - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 163
the highest resolution computer video systems available. This type of system is used for such applications as very high resolution CAD/CAE workstations, computer graphics design and desktop publishing. Video Monitor Systems C-5 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 164
Appendix D Connector Pinouts I/O Ports RS-232C Serial port (9-pin subminiature "D" connector): Connector Pinouts D-1 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 165
Centronics-compatible parallel printer port (25-pin subminiature "D" connector): D-2 Connector Pinouts - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 166
Keyboard port (6-pin mini "DIN" connector) Power Supply Connector (12-pin post header) Expansion Slot Connectors Your computer comes with industry standard 62 pin IBM compatible expansion slots and 198 pin EISA (Extended Industry Standard Architecture) slots. There are six EISA (198-pin) and two 62 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 167
For six EISA slot connectors, you also can use ISA board as well as EISA board. But you can use only ISA board on two ISA slot connectors. D-4 Connector Pinouts - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 168
Expansion Slot Connector Pinouts l 198 PIN ASSIGNMENT (EISA slot connector) Note EISA bus connectors construct of 2 layers and the pins marked " < HIGH > " are the first layer and " < LOW > " are the second. When you use ISA bus board on the 198 pin EISA slots, it will connect with the first layer - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 169
D-6 Connector Pinouts - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 170
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which are performed during power-up, the ROM BIOS also has an advanced diagnostics program which can perform specialized tests on each of the following when instructed: Hard disk drive(s) Floppy diskette drive(s) Keyboard Video adapter board and monitor Printer and communication ports This section - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 174
Starting Advanced ROM Diagnostics To access the Advanced ROM BIOS Diagnostics, perform the following: E-2 Advanced ROM Diagnostics - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 175
of the program, the copyright, the name of the company which designed the program, the date, and the time in military format. is where the user chooses the device/adapter to be tested. The options are: Hard Disk, Floppy Disk, Keyboard, keys located on the numeric keypad. Advanced ROM Diagnostics E-3 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 176
is the Diagnostics Options Window for that option. The test options available in each Diagnostics Options Window are addressed in . l The Guide Line in reverse video explains how to use the arrow direction (cursor) keys, the ENTER key, and the ESC key. Use the Left and, Right arrow keys to move in - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 177
performed on your hard disk(s): 1) Hard Disk Format, 2) Auto Interleave, 3) Media Analysis, 4) Performance Test, 5) Seek Test, 6) Read/Verify Test, 7) Check Test Cylinder Test, 8) Force Bad Tracks. Error Messages There are two types of error messages that can be generated as a result of performing - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 178
Diagnostics Generated Error Messages This error message is generated by the Performance Test procedure which requires at least 128KB of RAM space. So, if your system board has less than 128KB of available RAM space, you cannot use - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 179
routine will be performed before actually performing the operation. Note This test is not valid for a SCSI drive. Use the Hard Disk Format Test to 1) integrate a new hard disk to the system, or 2) reformat a used hard disk which has developed some bad patches as a result of aging or poor handling - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 180
The box on the left contains a series of questions (fields) which must be answered before performing the Hard Disk Format Test. The answers are entered to the right of the question mark. The first question will already be answered for you as long as a value has - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 181
16 are visible when the box first appears. Entries 17 through 47 are visible by scrolling through the list using the up and down arrow keys. The 47th entry is called the USER definition entry. Advanced ROM Diagnostics E-9 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 182
and outer edges of the surface of the disk platter. The number designates the starting cylinder of the signal. L-zone is the landing zone of x 512 bytes/sec. To choose a drive type, use the up and down arrow keys. The bar cursor highlights each selection in sequence. The type value (l-47) of your - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 183
Interleave Factor After pressing at the "Disk Drive type" field, the cursor will blink below either the default value or the previous value entered for the "Interleave (l-16)" field. The default value is the previous value determined by Auto Interleave. Type the desired value and press < - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 184
Mark Bad Tracks E-12 Advanced ROM Diagnostics - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 185
value. Entries are listed in the Bad Track List box. Using the down arrow key, move the block cursor to "Revise an entry" in the Bad Track Edit cursor. To select an entry for revision, use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the desired selection. Press < ENTER >. The entry box will disappear - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 186
disk drive type entered at that field. Using the up and down arrow keys, move the cursor bar until "Delete add entry" is highlighted. Press < in the Bad Track List box is highlighted. Use the up and down arrow keys to highlight the entry you wish to delete. After highlighting the desired entry you - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 187
Start Cylinder Number See Figure E-2. Enter the cylinder number where you want the formatting to begin. The default value is '0'. End Cylinder Number See Figure E-2. Enter the cylinder number where you want the formatting to end. The default value is the last cylinder in the drive. Start Head Number - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 188
After you enter 'Y', the Activity box appears on the right side of the screen. "Format" IS highlighted in the Activity box. In the Status portion of the Activity box, the specified cylinders, heads, and sectors are displayed sequentially as they are formatted. E-16 Advanced ROM Diagnostics - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 189
of bad tracks is required before formatting the hard disk, press < ESC > to abort the second part of the test. Then, press to return to the main menu. Perform the Hard Disk Format Test. To perform the Auto Interleave Routine: l At the Hard Disk menu, highlight "Auto Interleave" using the bar - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 190
If you want to change a response to one or both of these fields before running the test, enter "N" at the "Proceed" field. This will return the cursor to the Disk Drive Type field unless the Disk Drive ID (CD) has not been - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 191
a portion of the hard disk for each transfer rate calculated. The cylinders, heads and sectors formatted for each value during this first part of the test are displayed in the Activity box. "Format," highlighted in the upper part of the box, flickers to indicate that the cylinders, heads and sectors - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 192
. Even though you may have a list of bad patches from the manufacturer, this will not list any new bad patches which may have developed as a result of aging or poor handling. This test locates all bad tracks on the hard disk and lists them in the Bad Track List box. Since this - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 193
To run the Media Analysis Test: At the Hard Disk Menu, highlight "Media Analysis." Press < ENTER >. Fill in the appropriate response for each of the following fields in the Hard Disk Surface Analysis information box: Advanced ROM Diagnostics E-21 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 194
Hard Disk Surface Analysis information box. Entering Y will initiate the test. While the test is performed, Write and Verify are highlighted with a block cursor in the Activity box. These words flash during the test. The status line below displays the cylinder, head and sector numbers - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 195
Auto Interleave Routine earlier in this section for instructions. The Performance Test determines the Data Transfer Rate and the Track Seeks = millisecs The table below lists acceptable and unacceptable values for these tests when performed on the two SCSI fixed drive options. This information is - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 196
E-24 Advanced ROM Diagnostics - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 197
Start Head number ? End Head number ? Proceed (Y/N) ? Each of these fields are described earlier in this section under the heading "Hard Disk Format Test." When you have filled the first six fields with an appropriate response, enter "Y" in the Proceed field. This will cause the Activity box - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 198
operations on the cylinder and head range specified in the Hard Disk Read/Verify Test Information box. To perform the Hard Disk Read/Verify Test: At the Hard Disk Menu, highlight "Hard Disk Read/Verify Test." Press < ENTER >. Fill in the appropriate response for each of the following fields in - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 199
response, enter "Y" in the Proceed field. This will cause the Activity box to appear on the right side of the screen. As the test is performed, the cylinder numbers, head numbers, and sector numbers are first displayed sequentially to the specified range, then randomly displayed. "Seek" is - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 200
D:Drive error occurs during the POST. A Read/Verify test is performed on all sectors in the test cylinder. This test should pass in at least one sector. If the test fails in all sectors, then one of two possible problems has occurred. Either the test cylinder itself is faulty, or too many cylinders - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 201
on the right side of the screen. The words "Write" and "Verify" are highlighted in the upper half of the box. These flash while the test is in progress to indicate that these functions are being performed. In the lower half of this box, the status line displays the number of - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 202
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format. This routine accomplishes the same objective as the Hard Disk Format Test, serving as a short cut routine for marking bad tracks before formatting the be run if you neglected to enter had tracks in the Hard Disk Format Test. To run the Force Bad Tracks Routine, perform the following: At the - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 204
addressed earlier in this section under the heading "Hard Disk Format Test." After you have entered the appropriate information at the first four fields is highlighted in the upper half of the box. This flashes while the test is in progress to indicate that this function is being performed. In the - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 205
Advanced ROM Diagnostics E-33 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 206
functions are displayed in a window with 2 lines: ROM Diagnostics Generated Error Messages This error message is generated while running the "Disk change line test" if the program detects that the disk change is not working. This can also happen if you have not removed and reinserted the diskette as - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 207
l Diskette WRITE PROTECTED (Write protect error) l MEDIA CHANGE error (Media type not found) l BAD DMA error (DMA overrun on operation) l Record Not Found (Requested sector not found) l BAD Address Mark (Address mark not found) Floppy Diskette Format Test Advanced ROM Diagnostics E-35 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 208
Highlight "Floppy" in the main menu by using the left and right arrow keys. Below this menu is another menu which lists all possible tests available for the Floppy drive. At this Floppy Disk Menu, "Diskette format" should be highlighted with the bar cursor. Press < ENTER > . That causes the Diskette - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 209
Activity box to appear on the right side of the screen. "Fomat" is highlighted in the upper half of the box. This flashes while the test is in progress to indicate that this function is being performed. In the lower half of this box, the status line displays the number of - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 210
available for the Floppy drive. At this Floppy Disk Menu. "Diskette format" should be highlighted with the bar cursor. Use the down arrow key to highlight "Drive Speed Test." Press < ENTER >. That causes the Diskette format box to appear on the left side of the screen. The box contains the following - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 211
>, the message box will contain the following message: At the bottom of the Activity box, the message "Wait for 2 minutes" will appear briefly as the test begins. The test will record a LOWER limit, and an UPPER limit during this time period. The Current Speed will flash. When the - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 212
from the hard disk or from another diskette. To perform the Random Read/Write Test: Highlight "Floppy" in the main menu by using the left and right arrow keys. Below this menu is another menu which lists all possible tests available for the Floppy drive. At this Floppy E-40 Advanced ROM Diagnostics - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 213
Disk Menu, "Diskette format" should be highlighted with the bar cursor. Use the down arrow key to highlight "Random Read/Write Test." Press < ENTER>. That causes the Diskette format box to appear on the left side of the screen. The box contains the following questions (fields) that - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 214
, head numbers, and sector numbers will be read, written, and verified. When the test has been aborted or .completed, press < ENTER> to return to the main menu. Sequential Read/Write Test This test performs a sequential read/write operation, checking the sequential seek, read, and write capability - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 215
for the Floppy drive. At this Floppy Disk Menu, "Diskette format" should be highlighted with the bar cursor. Use the down arrow key to highlight "Sequential Read/Write Test," Press < ENTER >. That causes the Diskette format box to appear on the left side of the screen. The box contains the following - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 216
Figure E-17. The Sequential Read/Write Test Entering "Y" causes two information boxes to appear: 1) a message box on the left side of the screen, and 2) the Activity box on the right side of the screen. The message box contains the following message: E-44 Advanced ROM Diagnostics - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 217
be written and verified for all 80 tracks, followed by sector 2, 3 and so on. When the test has been aborted or completed, press < ENTER> to return to the main menu. Disk Change line Test This test verifies the disk change line capability of the floppy drive. A drive with disk line change capability - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 218
this Floppy Disk Menu, "Diskette format" should be highlighted with the bar cursor. Use the down arrow key to highlight "Disk Change Line Test." Press . That causes the Disk Change Line Test box to appear on the left side of the screen. The box contains the following questions (fields) that - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 219
The response for the first field depends upon the response given in the CMOS Setup screen. If the response entered by the user at the CMOS Setup screen was "A," this field will automatically display "A." If the response entered by the user at the CMOS Setup screen was "B," this field will - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 220
> to return to the main menu. Keyboard Diagnostic: There is only one Keyboard Diagnostics Test: the Scan/ASCII Code Test. This will help you determine whether the keys depressed match their Scan and ASCII codes. Every time you depress a key to verify its code, the scan code and ASCII code of the - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 221
depends upon the type of display adapter card installed in the system. The following tests are available for both monochrome color display adapters and monitors: This checks the sync capability This performs a test on the display memory. This checks the attributes of the display. This checks the - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 222
down arrow keys. Press < ENTER > to initiate test and follow onscreen messages. Error Messages ROM Diagnostics Generated Error Messages This error message is generated if the Adapter Test detects any R/W error in the display memory. This message indicates a video controller problem. E-50 Advanced - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 223
Error l Error - Time Out On Printer All error messages except for "Printer Out of Paper" indicate a problem with the controller. To perform the Printer Adapter Test: Highlight "Miscellaneous" in the main menu by using the left and right arrow keys. Below this menu is another menu which lists the two - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 224
be jumpered as follows: TXD & RXD (2 & 3) shorted RTS &. CTS (4 & 5) shorted DSR DTR (6 & 20) shorted This test is programmed to read the following data: 9600 baud rate, odd parity, 2 stop-hits, and 8-bit data. This test first performs a reset function to check for all possible errors. Then, the - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 225
error occurs during the send and receive portions, this indicates a problem with the communication adapter controller. To perform the Serial Communication Port Test: Highlight "Miscellaneous" in the main menu by using the left and right arrow keys. Below this menu is another menu which lists the two - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 226
The message box in the middle of the Screen displays: This test will run for about 2 minutes. Press to return to the main menu when the test is completed. Figure E-21. Serial Communication Adapter Test E-54 Advanced ROM Diagnostics - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 227
EISA (Extended Industry Standard Architecture) computer systems. EISA systems and adaptor cards are much more complex and flexible than the older ISA designs. Using DIP switches and jumpers to configure EISA cards would be much too complex. The EISA Configuration Utility was created to automate - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 228
to move the menu bar to the choice, and then press < Enter >. You may also select a choice by pressing the key corresponding to the choice's highlighted letter. If you have a mouse, you may select a choice by moving the mouse cursor to a choice and clicking the left - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 229
or manually, check syntax of CFG files, or write configuration information into CMOS memory. For more information see Configuration Menu. Display/Print Display or print any information - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 230
Two options are available from the file menu: COPY Copy Copies CFG files from diskettes into the working directory. The default source and destination path can be overridden, as well as the *.CFG filespec. Backup Makes a backup copy of CMS and INF files (which contain a saved configuration). This - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 231
specified drive. Make sure that the drive door is closed. The utility will display the names of all CFG files on the diskette. Use cursor keys to move the selection bar over the file(s) that you want to copy, and then press enter. If you are using a mouse, simply click on - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 232
If the source and destination are the same diskette drive, you may choose to pause for diskette changing. Backup Configuration To run the "Back Up", select the item on the main menu then you can see the following message. F-6 EISA Configuration Utility - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 233
Select "Yes". Backup allow you to make a backup copy of your configuration. This is done by copying the configuration storage files to a diskette. These two files are the CMS File and the INF File. If more than one pair of CMS/INF files are in the current directory, you will be asked to choose which - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 234
Configuration Menu To run the "Configure", select the item on the main menu then you can see the following message. Three options are available from the configure menu: Check CFG File Runs a syntax check on one or more CFG files and reports any errors. Configure Displays the Main Config Menu which - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 235
Write Ext CMOS This option will copy the contents of a CMS File into this system's Extended CMOS Memory which is maintained by the battery when the system is turned off. Doing this will erase any previous configuration information stored in Extended CMOS Memory. If there is more than one CMS File in - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 236
access to advanced features such as function choice selection and resource allocation editing. The "Add Board" and "Remove Board" options are available only through Manual Mode. Local vs. Remote: Select "Local" if the configuration that you are working on is for this computer. If you want to produce - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 237
Which CMS File to modify: If "Modify Old Configuration" is selected, you must tell the utility which CMS file contains the saved configuration data. There are three options here. 1. Use default CMS name The utility searches for a CMS file matching the name of the system board. This option is - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 238
Modify Configuration Menu There are four options available from this menu: Edit Functions/Resources Choosing this option allows advanced configuration editing. You may change function choice settings and resource allocation settings. Add a Board Allows one or more boards to be added to the current - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 239
Done with Configuration Select this option when you are done editing, adding, and removing boards. The CMS File and INF File will be saved at this time. If you are configuring in "Local Mode" the system's Extended CMOS Memory will be updated also. Configuration Editing Select the "Edit Functions/ - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 240
This menu contains a list of all functions for TriGem EISA 486/33 System board. Each function has a choice setting and may have one or more resource blocks. To change a function's choice setting, select one of the long horizontal bars on the screen. To change resource allocation settings, select one - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 241
Function Selection 1. Video Board, option If you select "Video Board Option", the function select screen will display like the following. This menu shows the choice settings available for a function. The current setting is indicated by a mark beside that setting. You may change the current setting - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 242
2. Cache Memory Option You can use 64KB or 128KB Cache memory with the system. If you'd like to change the default setting of Cache memory size, select "Cache memory Option" on the Board Function menu. Select the Cache memory size according to the one installed on the system. F-16 EISA Configuration - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 243
3. RAM Size Option If you select "RAM Size Option", the function select screen will display like the following. In case you expand the RAM by installing SIMM on the main board, select the proper item according it's size. EISA Configuration Utility F - l 7 - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 244
the information. Press "Cancel" to return to the Main Menu. Using Help The help window may be accessed at any time by pressing the < Fl > key or by clicking on the "Help" option at the top of the screen. F-l8 EISA Configuration Utility - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 245
The help window includes a menu with five choices. To select a choice, use the cursor keys to move the menu bar to the desired choice and then press < Enter >. If you are using a mouse; you may select a menu choice by moving - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 246
Duplicate Files 'When copying a CFG file into a directory, TriGem EISA Configuration Utility checks to see if the file already exists. If the file is already present, you are given the opportunity to copy the file, but store it under a different name. The new name will be determined by the industry - Epson CW4D33E Canadian Product | User Manual - Page 247
and jumper settings, software statements, connection statements, and resource allocation. The INF file is used by the "Display/Print" command to recall information on a saved configuration. Each INF file should have a corresponding CMS file. Extended CMOS Memory Extended CMOS memory is a small
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