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Appendix Specifications Computer Specifications CPU and Memory Controllers Interfaces Mass Storage Keyboard Mouse SETUP Program Power Supply Option Slot Power Limits Physical Characteristics Environmental Requirements System Memory Map Video Resolutions and Colors Hard Disk Drive Information DMA Assignments Hardware Interrupts System I/ 0 Address Map Connector Pin Assignments Options Available From EPSON Tested Operating Environments Glossary Index A-2 A-2 A-3 A-4 A-5 A-6 A-6 A-6 A-7 A-7 A-7 A-8 A-8 A-9 A-10 A-11 A-12 A-12 A-14 A-15 A-15 xi

Section	Page
FRONT MATTER	1
TABLE OF CONTENTS	14
CHAP 1-SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM	19
Choosing a Location	19
Setting the Voltage Selector- Switch	20
Connecting System Components	21
Connecting Keyboard or Mouse	22
Connecting a Monitor	23
Connecting a Parallel or Serial Device	25
Connecting the Power Cord	26
Turning On the Computer	27
Turning Off the Computer	29
CHAP 2-RUNNING SETUP AND INSTALLING DRIVERS	30
Running SETUP	31
Starting the SETUP Program	31
Using the System Setup Option	32
Using the Fixed Disk Setup Option	34
Using the Advanced System Setup Options	37
Setting the Boot Options	41
Selecting the Security Setup Options	42
Setting the Green PC Features	46
Exiting Setup	48
Running the lnstallation Program	51
Installing Video Drivers	51
CHAP 3-USING YOUR COMPUTER	53
Working Comfortably	53
Using the Right Furniture	54
Positioning Your Monitor	55
Lighting Your Workspace	55
Using the Keyboard and Mouse	56
Maintaining Good Posture and Work Habits	57
Using Energy Wisely	58
Using Your Green PC Features	58
Inserting and Removing Diskettes	60
Stopping a Command or Program	61
Resetting the Computer	62
Using a Password	63
CHAP 4-INSTALLING AND REMOVING OPTIONS	65
Removing the Cover	66
Replacing the Cover	69
Locating the Infernal Componenfs	70
locating the System Board Components	72
Changing the Jumper Settings	73
Setting the Jumpers	74
Installing Memory Modules [SlMMs)	76
Inserting SlMMs	77
Removing SlMMs	79
Installing an Option Cara	80
Installing a Card in the Slimline Computer (3-slot Side)	81
Installing a Card in the Slimline Computer (2-slot Side)	83
Installing a Card in the Tower Computer	84
Removing an Option Card	86
Adding Video Memory	86
Installing External Cache	88
Upgrading the Processor	91
Post-installation Procedures	94
CHAP 5-INSTALLING AND REMOVING DRIVES IN THE SLIMLINE COMPUTER	95
Setting the IDE Device Jumpers and Locating Pin 1	96
Removing the Drive Mounting Bracket	98
Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the Mounting Brake 1	99
Installing the Hard Disk Drive	100
Replacing the Bracket in the Computer	101
Connecting the Hard Disk Drive Cables	102
Reconnecting the Dlskette Drive Cables	105
Removing a Hard Disk Drive From the Mounting Bracket	106
Installing a Drive in an External Drive Bay	107
Attaching Mounting Frames to the Drive	108
Installing the Drive	109
Connecting the Drive and Power Cables	111
Removing a Drive from an External Bay	114
CHAP 6-INSTALLING AND REMOVING DRIVES IN THE TOWER COMPUTER	116
Setting the IDE Device Jumpers and Locating Pin 1	118
Installing a Drive in the Front Infernal Drive Bay	120
Installing the Infernal Drive	120
Connecting the Cables to the Front Infernal Drive	121
Removing a Drive From the Front Infernal Drive Bay	123
Installing a Drive in an External Bay	125
Removing a Drive From an External Bay	129
Installing a Drive in the Rear Internal Bracket	131
Removing a Drive From the Rear Infernal Braket	134
CHAP 7-TROUBLESHOOTING	138
ldentifying Your System	139
The Computer Will Not Start	140
The Computer Does Not Respond	142
Keyboard Problems	143
Mouse Problems	143
Monitor Problems	144
Diskette Problems	146
Diskette Drive Problems	147
Hard Disk Drive Problems	147
CD-ROM Drive Problems	149
Pass word Problems	150
Software Problems	150
Printer or Scanner Problems	152
Option Card Problems	153
Memory Module Problems	154
External Cache Problems	154
ControIler Problems	155
APPENDIX -SPECIFICATIONS	156
Computer Specifcations	157
CPU and Memory	157
Controllers	158
Interfaces	159
Mass Storage	160
Keyboard	161
Mouse	161
SETUP Program	161
Power Supply	162
Option Slot Power Limits	162
Physical Characteristics	162
Environmental Requirements	163
System Memory Map	163
Video Resolutions and Colors	164
Hard Disk Drive lnformation	165
DMA Assignments	166
Hardware Interrupts	167
System l/O Address Map	167
Connector Pin Assignments	169
Options Available From EPSON	170
Tested Operating Environmenfs	170
GLOSSARY	171