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    EPSON User's Guide EPA POLLUTION PREVENTER 89 Printed on recycled paper with 10% post-consumer content
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    OF WARRANTY Epson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, by or with respect to anything in this manual, and shall notice. TRADEMARKS EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation EPSON Connection and EPSON Direct are service marks of Epson America, Inc
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    . Except as specifically explained in this User's Guide, do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Unplug the computer and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: If the power
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    de s&wit6 Lire attentivement les instructions suivantes et les conserver pour les consulter en cas de besoin. Observer soigneusement tous les avertissements et directives marques sur l'ordinateur. l Debrancher l'ordinateur avant de
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    lntroduction Your EPSON® computer provides powerful system performance and offers a wide range of enhancement options memory Video resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 in 16 colors (with 1MB of VRAM) True Color™ support in the 640 x 480 resolution with 1MB of VRAM Two built-in serial ports and one built-in
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    option slots: three full-length, and two half-length Space for up to four mass storage devices (three externally accessible and one internal) On-board support for up to two IDE hard disk drives and two diskette drives (or one diskette drive and one tape drive) Math coprocessor integrated into the
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    configured for you, these drivers and utilities may be installed on your hard disk. If you need to install them yourself, see the instructions in Chapter 1. To obtain drivers for additional applications, call the EPSON ConnectionSM or access the Epson America Forum on CompuServe®. Introduction 3
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    by installing cache SRAM chips on the main system board, allowing you to access data faster and improve overall system performance. Your system supports up to four mass storage devices, including hard disk drives, diskette drives, a tape drive, a CD-ROM drive, or an optical drive. Video Memory
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    to read everything in this manual; check the following chapter summaries. Chapter 1 provides simple instructions for setting up your system troubleshooting tips. Appendix A lists the specifications of your computer. At the end of this manual you'll find a Glossary, an Index, and a list of EPSON
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    to the support staff. See Chapter 5 for more information. If you purchased your computer outside the United States or Canada, contact your EPSON dealer or the marketing location nearest you for customer support and service. International marketing locations are listed at the end of this manual
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    information. CompuServe On-line Support If you have a modem, the fastest way to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, tables for DIP switch or jumper settings, and bulletins for EPSON products is through the Epson America Forum on CompuServe. If you are not currently
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    Contents Introduction Video ...Energy Savings ...VGA Drivers ...Optional Equipment ...How to Use This Manual ...Where to Get Help ...CompuServe On-line Support ...Chapter 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 Setting Up Your-System 1-1 1-2 1-4 1-5 1-5 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-10 1-11 1-13 1-15 1-18 1-19 1-19 1-20 Unpacking Your
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    Chapter 2 Using Your Computer . Working Comfortably ...Stopping a Command or Program ...Resetting the Computer...U s i n g E n e r g y W i s e l y...Using Your Green PC Features ...Changing the Processor Speed ...Chapter 3 . 2-1 2-2 . 2-3 . 2-4 . 2-4 . 2-5 Installing and removing Options
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    21 4-22 Troubleshooting 5-1 5-3 5-4 5-5 5-5 5-6 5-7 5-8 5-8 5-10 5-11 5-12 5-12 5-13 5-14 5-14 Identifying Your System ...The Computer Will Not Start ...The Computer Does Not Respond ...Keyboard Problems ...Mouse Problems ...Monitor Problems ...Diskette Problems ...Diskette Drive Problems ...Hard
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    ...A-6 Video Resolutions and Colors ...A-7 H a r d D i s k D r i v e T y p e s ...A-8 D r i v e O p t i o n I n f o r m a t i o n ...A-10 Options Available from EPSON ...A-11 Tested Operating Environments ...A-12 D M A A s s i g n m e n t s ...A-12 H a r d w a r e I n t e r r u p t s ...A-13
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    Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System This chapter briefly describes how to set up your computer. It includes the following information: 0 Unpacking your computer 0 Setting the voltage selector switch 0 Connecting system components 0 Turning the computer on and off 0 Running the SETUP program 0 Post-
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    devices before you connect your computer. See Chapters 3 and 4 for instructions. Setting the Voltage Selector Switch Your system is powered by a 200 Watt back panel. You can set this switch to 110 VAC or 220 VAC. EPSON ships the computer with the voltage selector switch set to 110 VAC. This setting
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    Caution Before you turn on the power to your system, make sure the voltage selector is set to the appropriate setting for the electrical power source in your location or you will seriously damage your system. To change the voltage selector switch setting, slide the switch to the right to select 220
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    Connecting System Components Use the following illustration to locate the ports on the back of your system as you connect the keyboard, monitor, printer, and other devices. / c \power inlet Caution Although the connectors and ports for the mouse and keyboard are physically identical, they cannot
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    turn on the power. Turning Your System On and Off Before you turn on your system, be sure to read the Important Safety Instructions at the beginning of this manual. Caution If there is a protective card in a diskette drive, remove it now or you may damage your drive. First turn on the
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    and the diskette drive light(s) to make sure they are not on. Press the power button to turn off the peripheral devices. Now follow the instructions below to configure your system 1-6
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    the following: 0 System settings such as date, time, diskette drive type(s), and video display type Automatic or manual selection of hard disk drive(s) Automatic or manual selection of advanced hardware features for optimizing system performance 0 0 0 System booting options 0 Password security and
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    Starting the SETUP Program When you start your computer, it performs some power-on diagnostics. During these diagnostics, you may see the following message: Press to enter SETUP (In SETUP, you can disable this message, if desired.) Press F2 to run SETUP. This message is only on the screen for a
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    SETUP function keys (continued) Key F5 orF6 or + or Spacebar F9 Loads the factory default values for the SETUP options on the current Screen Ignoresany changesyou have made on the current Screen Selects the current option or value Returnsto the previousscreen Function Selects the previousvalue
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    that doesn't support VGA to a video adapter card installed in your system, select either the CGA 80 X 25 or the Monochrome option. Also make sure you disabled the on board VGA controller by setting jumpers J14 and J15 to the Off position. (See Chapter 3 for instructions.) Checking system memory
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    drive, it may not support the auto-sensing feature. If drive type or reformat the disk. See the next section for instructions on how to define your own drive type. Defining your System Setup options for you. To avoid configuration problems, you should let the system configure these options
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    a good idea to let the system automatically configure these features. Configuring memory shadow The system can configure the Memory Shadow options or you can manually set them. You can enable or disable shadowing of your system and video memory and control the specific blocks of ROM used for this
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    set your Advanced Chipset Control options or you can manually change the values in the chipset registers. Setting these Configuration option to Enabled to let the system automatically configure these options to avoid problems. However, if you connected a scanner or a parallel port network adapter to
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    Setting the floppy seek option If you set the Disk drive boot sequence option to C: only, you can disable the Floppy seek option so the system does not try to access the diskette drive at startup. Disabling the Floppy seek option decreases the time needed to boot the system. Disabling the SETUP
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    The System Security and Anti-Virus Options When you select the Security and Anti-Virus option from the Main Menu, you see the System Security and Anti-Virus screen, which contains the options described below. Entering or changing a password You can define both User and Supervisor password levels
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    must delete the User password before SETUP will allow you to access the Supervisor password. If you have forgotten your password(s), see "Password Problems" in Chapter 5. Using the virus protection features Several options on the Security and Anti-Virus screen allow you to define system protection
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    If you select Supervisor for this option, you can access the diskette drives only if you enter the Supervisor password when you start your system. Someone who starts the system with a she tries to access the diskette drive. If you select User for the Diskette Access option, you can access the
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    of time determines the time-out hard disk drive goes into a mouse and keyboard have you've indicated. Note Some hard disk drives do not support a low-power standby mode. Also, the delay caused by the hard disk drive returning to active mode may cause errors in some applications. If you
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    following: Load ROM Default Values Loads the factory default settings stored in ROM back into CMOS. If you change your system configuration and then have problems, you can load the ROM values to boot the system and start over. Loads the current values stored in CMOS for all SETUP options. This
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    . Once you have installed your operating system, install any software you plan to use. See your application program manuals for instructions. You may also want to install the optional extended video drivers for some of your application programs. (If your computer was configured for you, these
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    to horizontal as possible. Vary your posture often and take frequent breaks. Stand up, stretch, and move around. Use a good chair. Make sure your chair supports your lower back. A chair with padded armrests lets you rest your arms as you work. 0 0 Using your Computer 2-1
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    If you use a copy stand, keep it at the same eye level as your screen. This reduces eye and neck strain. Also, rest your eyes occasionally by closing them or focusing on a fixed spot in the distance. Be gentle with your keyboard. Too much force creates tension in your hands. Also, make sure your
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    also press the RESET button located in the upper right corner on the front of your computer. If resetting the computer does not correct the problem, you probably need to turn it off and on again. Remove any diskette(s) from the diskette drive(s). Turn off the computer and wait 20 seconds
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    Using Energy Wisely By purchasing this low-power, Energy Star compliant computer, you join a growing number of users concerned about conserving energy. Here are a few additional tips you can use to be even more energy-wise: 0 If your printer and monitor aren't Energy Star compliant, turn them off
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    not support a low-power standby mode. Also, the delay caused by the hard disk drive returning to active mode may cause errors in some applications. If you have problems, and can run only at the slower speed. See your application software manual to determine if this is the case. You can change the
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    Note You can use the commands listed above while you are running a program. However, if the program uses one of these commands for another function, you cannot use it to change the processor speed. 2-6 Using Your Computer
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    Chapter 3 InstaIling and Removing Options You can enhance the performance of your computer by adding optional equipment such as memory modules, option cards, video memory, cache memory, or a new microprocessor. This chapter first describes how to remove your computer's cover to install options and
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    Removing the Cover You need to remove the computer's cover to install any of the options described in this chapter or to install or remove a disk drive (described in Chapter 4). Follow these steps to remove the cover: 1. 2. Turn off the computer and then any external devices Disconnect the computer
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    6. Grasping the sides of the cover, lift it up at an angle and pull it off, as shown below. 7. 8. Set the cover aside. Ground yourself to the computer by touching the metal surface of the back panel. WARNING Be sure to ground yourself by touching the back panel of the computer every time you
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    they do not catch on the cover. Insert the lip at the front of the cover between the front bezel and the computer case and guide it straight down. (See the illustration on page 3-3.) Replace the three cover retaining screws. Reconnect the computer to the monitor, printer, keyboard, and any other
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    Locating the Internal Components As you follow the instructions in this chapter, refer to the following illustration to locate the major components on your system board. external rc..rkn sot kl microprocessor \ J15 J14
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    Changing the Jumper Settings The jumpers on the main system board control certain functions and are preset at the factory to default positions; however, you can use the information in the following tables to change their settings, if necessary. Miscellaneous jumper settings cI Jumper lumber JA JB
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    Miscellaneous jumper settings (continued) Discharges CMOS memory (this resets the SETUP values to * Factory setting ** Jumpers JB and JE must be set to the same position to enable ordisable the hard disk drive controller *** Default setting dependson the type of factory-installed microprocessor
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    of these jumpers does not matter The jumpers listed in the preceding tables are the only ones you may need to change; others are for service purposes only. Setting the Jumpers If you need to change any jumper settings, follow these steps: 1. 2. Refer to the illustration on page 3-5 to locate the
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    4. Replace any option cards you removed; see page 3-14. Installing Memory Modules Your computer comes with 4MB or 8MB of memory on memory modules-also called SIMMs (single in line memory modules). By installing additional SIMMs, you can increase the amount of memory in your computer up to 64MB.
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    SIMM configurations (continued) Before you install SIMMs, check the following guidelines to ensure that they will work properly: 0 Use only tin-plated, 72-pin, 32-bit or 36-bit, fast-page mode SIMMs that operate at an access speed of 80ns (nanoseconds) or faster. Be sure all the SIMMs operate at
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    illustrations. If you're not sure how to install SIMMs, contact the EPSON Connection and ask for assistance. Inserting SIMMs Follow these steps to install be blocking your access to the SIMM sockets. (See page 3-17 for instructions.) Position the first SIMM at an angle over the first empty socket in
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    in the slot. Then tilt it upright, as shown below, guiding the hole at each end of the SIMM over the retaining post SIMM, if necessary. Replace any option cards you removed. (See page 3-14 for instructions.) Removing SIMMs If you need to remove SIMMs from your computer (to install different ones
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    2. Use your fingers or a small screwdriver to carefully pull away the tabs that secure the SIMM at each end, as shown below. As you pull away the tabs, the SIMM falls to the side. Remove it from the socket. 3. If necessary, follow the same procedure to remove the other SIMM. Replace any option
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    packing materials in case you remove the card later. Before you install the card, adjust any switches or jumpers on it, if necessary. (See the instructions that came with the card.) Also, see if you need to change any jumper settings on the system board. (For example, if you install a video
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    it into the slot, as shown below. (If you are installing a full-length card, insert the front edge of the card into the corresponding guide inside the computer's front panel.) 2. 3. Once the connectors reach the slot, push the card in firmly (but carefully) to insert it fully. You should feel
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    4. Secure the end of the card to the computer with the retaining screw. Installing a Card in a Half-length Sot Follow these instructions to install a card in one of the half-length slots: 1. Remove the retaining screw securing the slot cover bracket Remove the bracket by lifting it
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    3. Hold the card along the top corners with the components facing down and guide it into the slot. Once the connectors reach the slot, push the card in firmly (but carefully) to insert it fully. You should feel the
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    for running graphicsintensive applications or for supporting video resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 in 16 colors. See Appendix A for information on supported colors and resolutions for each video memory chips, contact the EPSON Connection and ask for assistance. 3-18 Installing and Removing Options
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    sockets on the main system board, shown on page 3-5. If there is an option card in your way, remove it. See page 3-17 for instructions. Caution To avoid generating static electricity and damaging the memory chips, ground yourself by touching the metal surface on the inside of the computer's back
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    sure it is well-seated. Repeat steps 4 through 6 for each of the remaining chips. Replace any option cards you removed. See page 3-14 for instructions. Installing External Cache You can install 64KB, 128KB, or 256KB of external cache on your system. 0 To install 64KB of external cache, use eight
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    re not sure how to install cache memory chips, contact the EPSON Connection and ask for assistance. Installing the External Cache Chips Follow an option card in your way, remove it. See page 3-17 for instructions. 2. Caution To avoid generating static electricity and damaging the cache chips,
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    3. Remove the cache chips from their package and inspect them. The pins should point inward at slightly less than a 90° angle. If any of the pins are bent or crooked, straighten them gently with your fingers or with small tweezers to align them with the other pins. Be careful when you do this; the
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    9. Replace any option cards you removed. See page 3-14. 10. Run SETUP to enable the External Cache option and check that the System shadow and Video shadow options are enabled. You select these options from the Memory Cache and Memory Shadow options on the Advanced System Setup menu. (See Chapter
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    you're not sure how to install your new processor, contact the EPSON Connection and ask for assistance. Replacing the Processor Chip Follow these are any option cards in your way, remove them. See page 3-17 for instructions. Open the ZIF socket by lifting up the ZIF handle. The handle rests under
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    5. Remove the replacement chip from its package and inspect the pins. If they are bent, do not install the processor chip. Contact your vendor for a new microprocessor. Position the processor chip over the socket, aligning the notched edge of the chip (marked with a dot) with pin 1 on the socket,
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    , you must run SETUP to update the computer's configuration. See Chapter 1 for instructions. Additionally, you may need to add some commands to your configuration files. See your operating system manual and the manual that came with your optional equipment. 3-26 Installing and Removing Options
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    that may be in your way. Once you have installed the drive, replace any option cards you removed. See Chapter 3 for instructions. Follow the appropriate instructions in this chapter to install and remove drives: 0 0 0 0 Removing the drive mounting bracket Installing a hard disk drive in the mounting
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    Some of the steps in this chapter may not apply for the drive you are installing. See the documentation that came with your drive for more information. Removing the Drive Mounting Backet Your computer has a 3.5-inch diskette drive installed in a mounting bracket. (You may also have a hard disk
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    2. Remove the screws securing the bracket to the drive bay and brace. brace P / 3. Slide the bracket away from the front of the computer and lift it out. lnstalling a Hard Disk Drive in the Mounting Bracket You can install a hard disk drive below the diskette drive in the mounting bracket after
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    , one must be configured as the master (which contains the operating system) and the other as the slave. A table of jumper settings for high-capacity EPSON drives is included in Appendix A. Also, you may need to know the number of cylinders, heads, sectors, etc., if the hard disk drive auto-sensing
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    Removing the Mounting Fames If there are mounting frames attached to your hard disk drive, remove them before you install the drive. Follow these steps: 1. On your drive, there may be a plastic guiderail and metal grounding plate attached to one of the mounting frames. If so, remove the screws
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    Note Before you install the hard disk drive, turn it over so you can see the circuit board, as shown below. Locate the side of the drive connector containing pin 1, indicated by a "1" or "2" printed on the board. You will need to know the location of pin 1 when you connect the hard drive cable. pin
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    2. Align the holes in the drive with the oval-shaped holes in the bracket. 3. Secure the drive with two or four screws, depending on the location of the holes. Installing and Removing Drives 4-7
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    Computer Follow these steps to replace the bracket in your computer: 1. Lower the bracket with the drives into the mounting area and slide it forward, guiding the front of the diskette drive through the drive slot in the front panel of the computer. 2. Make sure the holes in the bracket are
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    Connecting the Drive Cables After you replace the bracket, you need to connect the cables for both the hard disk drive and the diskette drive. This section includes steps for the following procedures: 0 0 0 Connecting the drive ribbon cable to the system board Connecting the cables to the hard disk
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    2. Locate the hard disk drive connector on the system board using the illustration below. Position the system board connector end of the cable so that the red wire aligns with pin 1 of the connector on the system board. There is a "1" printed on the system board to identify pin 1. 3. pin 1 4.
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    drive bracket, you may have to remove the drive and turn it over to check the circuit board. See page 4-14 for instructions on removing the drive and page 4-6 for instructions on locating pin 1 on the drive connector. Position the connector on the cable so that the red wire aligns with pin
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    4. Make sure the holes in the cable connector fit over all the pins; then push in the connector. 5. Locate one of the power supply cables that lead from the power supply. (They have multi-colored wires and a plastic connector on the end.) Position the power supply cable connector so that its
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    Reconnecting the Cables to the Diskette Drive Refer to the illustration below while you follow these steps: pin red wire red wire 1. 2. Locate the connector on the diskette drive ribbon cable. Identify pin 1 on the drive and position the connector so that the red wire is next to pin 1. Push in
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    out. P 4. Remove the screws securing the hard disk drive to the bracket and slide the drive out of the bracket. Replace the bracket using the instructions on page 4-8. 5. 4-14 Installing and Removing Drives
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    are correct for your configuration. A table of jumper settings for high-capacity EPSON drives is included in Appendix A. If your drive is not listed or you drive (and possibly a hard disk drive). See page 4-2 for instructions. This section includes steps for the following procedures: 0 0 0
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    Attaching Mounting Fames to the Drive If you are installing a 3½-inch wide drive, you need to attach mounting frames to the drive. If you are installing a drive that already has mounting frames on it, see if it also has a plastic guiderail and metal grounding plate attached to it. If so, follow step
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    Installing the Drive Follow these steps to install a drive in the upper or lower external drive bay: 1. Remove the faceplate from the drive bay by pushing it out from the inside of the computer. Keep the faceplate in a safe place in case you remove a drive later (or you are installing a hard disk
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    2. Slide the drive through the slot into the bay until it is flush with the front of the computer. 3. Align the slots at the side of the drive bay with the mounting holes in the drive or mounting frames. Then secure both sides of the drive to the bay using the retaining screws. 4-18 Installing
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    and Power Cables If you are installing a diskette or tape drive, follow all the steps below. If you are installing a hard disk drive, follow the instructions on pages 4-9 through 4-12. Then go to step 5 below. Note If you have one hard disk drive installed in the bracket below the diskette drive
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    If you are installing a 3.5-inch diskette drive with a header connector, see page 4-13 for instructions on connecting the cable. 3. Locate one of the power supply cables that lead from the power supply. (They have multi-colored wires and a plastic connector
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    a Drive from an External Bay To remove a drive from an external bay, follow these steps: 1. Remove the drive mounting bracket. See page 4-2 for instructions. Disconnect both the ribbon cable connector and the power cable connector from the drive you are removing from the external bay. Remove the
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    gently pressing on the other side until it snaps into place. Replace the drive mounting bracket and reconnect the cables. See page 4-8 for instructions. 5. 6. Post-installation Procedures After you install or remove your drive(s) and replace the cover on your computer, you need to run the SETUP
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    correct most problems by adjusting a cable connection, repeating a software procedure, or resetting the computer. The troubleshooting suggestions in problem, contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection. See "Where to Get Help" in the Introduction of this manual for instructions
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    application starts, it usually displays a version number on the banner screen. Also, you can check your software manual. At the MS-DOS prompt, type TYPE C: \CONFIG.SYS and press Enter to see a listing of file, which contains system startup commands. CONFIG.SYS: AUTOEXEC.BAT: 5-2 Troubleshooting
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    all the internal and external cables correctly. You may have installed option cards that exceed the system's power requirements. Check the power requirements in Appendix A. Troubleshooting 5-3
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    off, wait 20 seconds, and turn it on again. Your computer suddenly stops operating. You may have overloaded the power supply. See your option card manual(s) for the power requirements for your option card(s). Then check Appendix A to see if you have exceeded the option slot power limits
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    of the keyboard is lit, press NumLock to turn off the function. Mouse Problems Yourmouse isn't working properly or you see an auxiliary device error message. Make with your mouse for instructions. (Windows automatically installs a mouse driver when you install the program.) Troubleshooting 5-5
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    Monitor Problems There is no display on the screen. Check that the monitor's power switch is on and that its power light is on. Also, the Press a mouse button or a key on the keyboard to activate the monitor. Turn off the monitor's power, wait five seconds, and turn it back on. 5-6 Troubleshooting
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    on. If the light turns on, your monitor may be faulty. Diskette Problems You see a diskette error message. Reinsert the diskette, making sure you insert is formatted. See your operating system documentation for instructions on formatting diskettes. The system may have the Troubleshooting 5-7
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    making loud or unusual noises Contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection. Hard Disk Drive Problems A newly installed hard disk drive is not drives do not support the Energy Star features on your system. You may need to disable these features in SETUP. 5-8 Troubleshooting
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    system. See your operating system manual for instructions. Also, make sure your hard disk drive has been physically formatted by the manufacturer. (All EPSON-supplied drives are physically formatted at software-based formatting commands, such as the MS-DOS FORMAT command.) Troubleshooting 5-9
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    are seeing read/ write errors, the disk may have a physical problem. Contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection. Password Problems You have forgotten your password. You must discharge your CMOS memory. To . Use SETUP to set a new password, if you want one. 5-10 Troubleshooting
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    Software Problems The application program does not using the keyboard commands described in Chapter 2. The application program is having trouble reading from or writing to the hard disk drive. If you have enabled , add additional memory using the instructions in Chapter 3. Troubleshooting 5-11
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    and 1-13. The printer prints garbled information. Check the printer manual for the printer's correct DIP switch or control panel settings. selected the correct printer within your software application. Option Card Problems A newly installed option card is not working correctly. Make Troubleshooting
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    sure you are using the proper cable to securely connect the device to the card. Memory Module Problems The memory count displayed by the power-on diagnostics program is incorrect. You may have installed the SIMM and clean the gold-plated connection; then reinstall the SIMM. Troubleshooting 5-13
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    until it is convenient for you to have it serviced. External Cache Problems The amount of cache displayed by the power-on instructions on changing the jumper settings or information on installing external cache; see Chapter 1 for instructions on using the SETUP program. 5-14 Troubleshooting
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    Appendix A Specifications CPU and Memory 32-bit CPU Intel or Cyrix 486SX, DX, or DX2 processor; upgradable to faster, more powerful processors, including the SX2/50, DX4/ 75 or /100, or Pentium OverDrive Energy Star compliant, low-power standby mode (using less than 30 Watts) for the hard disk
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    using four, 20-pin, 70ns, 256KB DIP chips Supports shadowing of system and video BIOS ROM into RAM Supports relocation of 256KB of memory from A0000h to BFFFFh and D0000h to EFFFFh to extended memory 8KB of internal cache; supports 64KB, 128KB, or 256KB of external cache using 28-pin, 8K x
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    up to two diskette drives or one diskette drive and one tape drive IDE interface on main system board supports up to two IDE hard disk drives with built-in controller; BIOS provides hard disk auto-sensing function Diskette Hard disk lnterfaces Monitor VGA interface
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    Mouse PS/ 2 compatible mouse interface built into main system board; 6-pin mini DIN connector Three full-length and two half-length, 16-bit I/O expansion slots; ISA compatible, 8.33 MHz bus speed; on DX/ 50, DX2, or Pentium OverDrive systems, one slot may be unavailable because of the CPU heat sink
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    Otherdevices Half-height tape drive, CD-ROM, optical drive, or other storage device; 5¼-inch or 3½-inch wide with mounting frames Keyboard Detachable, two-position height; 101 or 102 sculpted keys; country-dependent main typewriter keyboard; numeric/ cursor control keypad; four-key cursor control
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    Power Supply Type Input ranges 200 Watt, UL/ TUV/ CSA listed, fan-cooled 90 to 130 VAC or 180 to 260 VAC; switch-selectable for 115 VAC and 230 VAC input current +5 VDC at 20 Amps, -5 VDC at 0.5 Amp, +12 VDC at 8.0 Amps, -12 VDC at 0.5 Amp 47 to 60 Hz Two to main system board; five to mass storage
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    Video Resolutions and Colors Specifications A-7
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    Hard Disk Drive Types This computer comes with a hard disk auto-sensing feature. When you press Enter with the cursor positioned on the Autotype Fixed Disk option in SETUP, the system detects the type of hard disk drive you have installed and fills in the drive information using values in the
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    Hard disk drive types (continued) * Actual formatted size may be slightly different than size on drive label; you cannot change thisvalue. Specifications A-9
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    Drive Option lnformation Hard disk drive options for high-capacity, 1-inch IDE drives * Select 1 or none for the precomp value. If neither of these optionsare available, select the maximum available precomp value. A-10 Specifications
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    is a master if pin 28 isgrounded and a slave if pin 28 is not grounded. Options Available from EPSON Many options for supplementing this product are available from EPSON, including the following: Monitors Keyboards Mass storage devices Printers Operating system software Call your nearest marketing
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    Tested Operating Environments Although your system will run most software applications, the following operating environments have been tested for compatibility with your system. Microsoft MS-DOS 3.1 and later Novell® DR DOS® Novell NetWare 2.2, 3.12, and 4.01 Novell NetWare Lite IBM® OS/ 2 SCO® UNIX
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    Hardware Interrupts IRQ no. IRQ0 IRQ1 IRQ2 IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ6 IRQ7 IRQ8 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ13 IRQ14 IRQ15 Function Timer output Keyboard Cascade from IRQ controller 2 Serial port 2 Serial port 1 Parallel port 2 FDD controller Parallel port 1 Real-time clock Reserved Reserved Reserved PS/2
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    System Memory Map Memory addressrange 000000h to 09FFFFh 0A0000h to 0BFFFFh 0C0000h to 0C7FFFh 0C8000h to 0DFFFFh 0E0000h to 0FFFFFh 100000h to FDFFFFh FE0000h to FFFFFFh Usage 640KB base memory 128KB video memory 32KB video ROM BIOS 32KB externaI adapter ROM BIOS 128KB system ROM BIOS Extended
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    System I/O address map (continued) Specifications A-15
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    Connector Pin Assignments Parallelport connectorpin assignments (CN5) Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 Signal Strobe Data 0 Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 Data 4 Data 5 8 9 Data 6 Data 7 Pin 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Signal ACK* Busy PE Select AFD* Error* lnit * Selectin * Signal ground Pin 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Signal Signal
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    faster. Your computer includes 8KB of internal cache in the microprocessor and has support for up to 256KB of external cache on the main system board. CONFIG.SYS (chip) responsible for integrating program instructions, performing calculations, and controlling all input and output operations.
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    Driver A program that controls a specific piece of equipment in the system. Examples of drivers include expanded memory managers, display drivers, printer drivers, and mouse drivers. IDE Integrated Drive Electronics. A type of hard disk drive interface in which the controller is on the drive
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    of the current time and date even when the computer's power is off. Read Only Memory. The portion of the computer's memory that contains permanent instructions and cannot be modified. Unlike RAM, ROM retains its contents even after you turn off the computer. See also RAM. RS-232C A standard serial
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    Serial A way of organizing communications between two pieces of computer equipment in which the signals that make up each character are sent sequentially. See also Parallel. Shadow RAM The function that copies the system BIOS and video BIOS from ROM into RAM to speed up performance. SIMM See
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    , A-2 installing, 3-20 -23 internal, Intro-1, A-2 jumpers, 3-8, 3-22 problems with, 5-14 setting in SETUP, 1-12, 3-23 sockets, 3-21 Card 19, 3-7, A-2 Components damaging, 3-3 external, 1-4 internal, 3-5 CompuServe on-line support, Intro-7 CONFIG.SYS file, 5-2 Configuration cache, 1-12, 3-21 drive,
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    post-installation, 4-22 power cable, 4-19 -21, 5-8 problems, 5-8 removing, 4-1 -3, 4-21 -22 support, Intro-2 types, A-4 Diskette(s) access, controlling, 1-14, 1-18, 2-4, 5-5 -6, A-1, A-3 Environmental requirements, A-6 EPSON Connection, Intro-3, Intro-6 Ergonomic tips, 2-1 -2 Errors configuration
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    -11 parameters, A-8 -10 physical format, 5-9 post-installation, 4-22 preformatted, 1-11 problems, 5-8 -10 removing, 4-1 -3, 4-14, 4-21 -22 SETUP option, 1-10 -11 standby mode, Intro-3, 1-18, 2-4 -5, 5-9, 5-11, A-1 support, Intro-2 time-out, 1-18 translation mode, A-10 types, A-4, A-8 -9 user-defined
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    A-2 Memory cache, see Cache memory clearing, 2-3 CMOS RAM, 1-7 -8, 1-19, 3-7, A-2 extended, 1-10, A-14 installing, see SIMMs insufficient, 5-11 map, A-14 problems, 5-13 RAM, Intro-4, 5-11, A-2 relocation, A-2, A-14 removing, see SIMMs ROM, 1-7, 1-12, 1-19, A-2, A-14 shadow, see Shadow RAM SIMMs, see
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    , Intro-2, A-2 Numeric keypad, 2-5, 5-5 O On-line support, Intro-7 Operating environments, A-12 Operating range, A-6 Operating installing, 3-14-17 jumpers, 3-14 power requirements, 3-14, 5-34, 5-13, A-6 problems, 5-12 removing, 3-8, 3-17 Option slots available, Intro-2 cover, 3-15 -17 full
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    23 specifications, A-1 types, Intro-1, 3-23 upgrading, 3-23 -26 Processor speed changing, 2-5 -6, A-1 indicator light, 1-6, 2-5 jumper, 3-7, 3-26 keyboard commands, 2-5-6 problems, 5-11 Programs, see Application programs R RAM, see Memory RAM, shadow, Intro-1 -2, 1-12, A-2, A-14 Read/ write errors
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    , Intro-6 -7 Temperature, A-6 Time, setting, 1-9 Time-out periods hard disk drive, 1-18 monitor, 1-18 Troubleshooting, 5-1 -14 True Color support, Intro-1, A-3 Turning off computer, 1-6 Turning on computer, 1-5 -6 U Unpacking computer, 1-1 -2 User password, 1-15 -16, 5-7, A-5 User-defined hard
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    Video memory adding, Intro-1 -2, 3-18 -19 DIP chips, 3-18-19, A-2 supported resolutions, Intro-1 -2, A-3, A-7 type, 3-18, A-2 Virus protection options, 1-16 -17, A-5 Voltage selector switch, 1-2 -3 W Weight, computer, A-5 Width, computer, A-5 Windows mouse driver, 5-5 Work environment, 2-1 -2 Write
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