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    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 interference to radio and television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
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    EPSON® User's Guide
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    IMPORTANT NOTICE Epson America, Inc., makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, by or with respect to anything in this manual, and shall not be liable for any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or for any indirect, special, or
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    and save them for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the computer. 3. Unplug the computer from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 4.
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    13. Except as specifically explained in this User's Guide, do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 14. Unplug the computer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the
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    and Subsystems 1 Upgradable Components 2 Security Features 3 Integrated Design Features 3 Memory and Caching Features 4 Software 4 How to Use This Manual 5 Where to Get Help 6 Chapter 1 Using Your Computer Locking the Computer's Cover Using the Password Features Setting Passwords
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    Removing the Drive Housing 2-5 Reinstalling the Drive Housing 2-6 Chapter 3 Installing and Removing Options Main System Board Map 3-2 Main System Board Jumpers Option Cards 3-3 3-5 Installing an Option Card 3-6 Removing Option Cards 3-7 Using the VGA Feature Connector 3-8 Memory
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    Appendix A Troubleshooting Identifying Your System A-1 Error Messages A-2 Power-on Diagnostic and Boot Errors A-3 Error Tone Codes A-5 Power or Lock-up Problems A-7 Password Problems A-10 Keyboard Problems A-12 Monitor Problems A-12 Diskette Problems A-13 Diskette Drive Problems A-14 Hard
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    Introduction Your Epson® ExpressStation™ computer is powerful, versatile, and ideally suited for use as 256 colors or 1024 x 768 in 16 colors; if you upgrade the video RAM to 1MB, the adapter supports resolutions up to 1024 x 768 in 256 colors Q One parallel port using either mono- or bi-directional
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    Cl Two EISA expansion slots (compatible with 32-bit EISA cards and 8- or 16-bit ISA cards) Cl LAN subsystem including a controller, two LAN media connections-one AUI (Attachment Unit Interface) and one TPE (Twisted Pair Etherner) 10BASET-and an Ethernet address 0 SCSI-II subsystem for up to seven
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    Security Features Q Multi-level password security to prevent unauthorized access at power-on, during network operation, and when the keyboard has been locked Cl Main system board jumpers can disable access to the SETUP and System Configuration information, and prevent write access to the diskette
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    Memory and Caching Features U External ROM BIOS information can be shadowed into the faster RAM area to speed up performance CI Video BIOS memory can be copied to two different memory addresses to provide compatibility with certain older application programs D System base memory can be set to 512KB
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    the main system board jumper settings. Chapter 4 gives instructions for setting up and using your SCSI subsystem. Appendix A contains troubleshooting tips. Appendix B lists the technical specifications for the computer. At the end of the manual, you'll find a glossary and an index. Introduction
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    If you purchased your computer in the United States, Epson America provides local customer support and service through a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers and Service Centers. Epson also provides the following support services through the Epson Customer Resource Center at (800) 92243911
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    Chapter 1 Using Your Computer This chapter describes the following operations: 2 Locking the computer's cover It Using the password features and locking the keyboard U Changing the processor speed tl Controlling the speaker. Locking the Computer's Cover You can lock the cover onto the computer to
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    To lock the cover, insert a padlock or cable lock through the holes on both sides of the lock block. To unlock the cover, remove the padlock or cable lock to expose the cover retaining screw. Using the Password Features You can set three types of passwords to provide security for your computer: D
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    set a power-on password: Cl Using the BIOS SETUP program Ll Using the EISA System Utilities. To set a power-on password in SETUP, follow the instructions in the Software Guide for starting and running the program. Select the Password option on the second page of SETUP options and follow the
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    : 1. Select Set Initial Power-on Password at the Password Utility Menu. 2. You see a prompt to enter a password of up to seven characters. Follow the instructions on the screen to enter the password twice and return to the Password Utility Menu. 3. Your power-on password is also now your keyboard
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    Activating a network password To activate a network password, follow these steps: 1. First set a power-on password as described above. 2. Select Activate/Deactivate Network Passwordfrom the Password Utility Menu. 3. At the Network Password menu, select Activate Network Password. 4. You see a message
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    Follow these steps to set a keyboard password: 1. Select Set Keyboard Passwordat the Password Utility Menu. 2. If you set a power-on password, you see a message telling you that a keyboard password already exists. Press m and go to step 3. If you did not set a power-on password, you see a prompt to
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    you set a keyboard password, you can lock your keyboard, and then you must enter your keyboard password to unlock it. See page 1-8 for instructions on locking your keyboard and entering your keyboard password. Follow these steps to enter a power-on password: 1. When you turn on your computer, press
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    Locking the Keyboard You can temporarily lock the keyboard to secure your system when you are going to leave it unattended. Then, when you return, you can enter a special keyboard password to unlock it. To lock your keyboard, you must first set a keyboard password, as described on page 1-3. Then
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    enter an incorrect password, the prompt remains on the screen. Try entering it again; you can try as many times as you want. 7. Follow the instructions on the screen to exit the System Configuration program. Changing or Deleting Pass words You can change or delete the power-on password whenever you
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    2. To change the password, type the current password followed by a forward slash (/). After the slash, enter the new password. For example: 123/ABC To delete a password, type the current password followed only by a forward slash (/). For example: 123/ (The screen does not display what you type.) 3.
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    to provide compatibility with certain older application programs. (See your program manual to see if you need to set your processor speed to low.) to set the default CPU speed to low. See your Software Guide for instructions. If you use these programs only occasionally, use the keyboard commands
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    Entering Keyboard Commands To change the processor speed, enter one of the keyboard commands shown in the table below. Keyboard speed setting commands Key command Function r-1 Changes the speed to low (simulated 8 MHz) mm) Changes the speed to high You must use the m or a key located on the
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    Speed FAST or System Speed SLOW. You see a message confirming the speed change. 5. Press m to return to the System Utilities Menu. Then follow the instructions on the screen to exit the System Configuration program. The processor speed you set remains in effect until you press the reset button, turn
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    Both the BIOS SETUP program and the System Configuration utility allow you to define the default setting for the speaker. Follow the instructions in your Software Guide. If you want to change the default setting temporarily, use the EISA System Utilities, as described below. Then, whenever you turn
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    this chapter and in Chapter 3, observe the following precautions to avoid damaging your equipment or injuring yourself: Lt While this manual provides detailed instructions for installing a variety of optional equipment, do not attempt a procedure if you have any reservations about performing it; ask
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    are not properly grounded, you could conduct static electricity and damage your equipment. Also, do not touch any components except those that this manual instructs you to touch. u Never press the power or reset buttons when the cover is off. Ll When disconnecting cables from any internal devices
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    ensure that you reconnect them correctly. Follow these steps to remove the cover: 1. If necessary, unlock the computer's cover. (See Chapter 1 for instructions.) 2. Remove the retaining screw securing the cover to the computer, as shown in the illustration below. 3. Grasp the sides of the cover and
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    Replacing the Cover Follow these steps to replace the computer's cover: 1. Hold the cover over the computer so its back edge is approximately one half inch from the back panel. Align the four tabs on each side of the computer with the four notches on each side of the cover, as shown below, Then
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    Removing the Drive Housing You must remove the computer's drive housing if you need to do the following: Q Install or remove a disk drive Q Install or remove memory modules or a math coprocessor Ll Change certain main system board jumper settings. Follow these steps to remove the drive housing: 1.
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    riser board and it could be severely damaged if you put stress on it without the support of the drive housing. 3. Turn the drive housing over and set it aside. Then follow the appropriate instructions in Chapter 3 to access your main system board or to install disk drives. Reinstalling the Drive
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    2. Lower the drive housing into the computer and align the following items: tl The disk drive riser board connector with the corresponding connector on the main system board tl The hooks at the back of the drive housing with the slots in the computer's back panel Ll The brackets on the left side of
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    4. Replace the computer's cover as described on page 2-4. 2-8 Accessing Internal Components
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    : tl Option cards Lt Memory modules (SIMMs) Ll Math coprocessor tl Expansion cache memory module LI Video RAM chips Ll Disk drives. It also includes instructions for changing the main system board jumper settings. At the beginning of this chapter, you'll find a map of your main system board so you
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    Main System Board Map To locate components on your main system board, use the following illustration. 3-2 Installing and Removing Options
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    to locate the jumper blocks on your main system board. Then follow the instructions below to change the necessary jumper settings. Caution Do not install or remove could severely damage it if you put stress on it without the support of the drive housing. Also, do not change the settings in the
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    When you change a jumper setting, remove the jumper from one set of pins and place it onto another set. You can use your fingers or fine, needle-nosed pliers. Be careful not to drop the jumper onto the main system board. The tables below list the jumper settings available in each jumper block. J3
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    J21 Settings Jumper pins r 1-3* 3-5 2-4 4-6" 9-11 Enables you to use the BIOS SETUP program Disables use of the BIOS SETUP program so unauthorized users cannot change the settings you have chosen + Clears the power-on password Retains the power-on password c Clears the current BIOS SETUP
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    and adjust any switches or jumpers on it, if necessary. Check the option card instructions and any of the jumper and switch settings you viewed when you ran the System Configuration program. (See the Software Guide for more information.) 2. Remove the retaining screw from the top of the metal option
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    remove the card later. 3. Insert the card into the slot as shown below. For a full-length card, insert its front end into the appropriate card guide inside the front of the computer. Then firmly push the card into the slot as far as it will go. 4. Secure the end of the
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    these steps: 1. Install the graphics adapter card in your computer. See page 3-7 for instructions. 2. Attach any cables that came with your graphics card to the interface on the card itself. Check your graphics card manual for more information. 3. Attach the other end of the graphics card cable to
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    the SIMMs in the sockets closest to the front of the main system board first. Once you have determined where to add SIMMs, follow the instructions below to install them. If you need to remove any, see "Removing Memory Modules" on page 3-10. To install 32MB of memory you must remove
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    To insert the SIMM, place it in the socket at an angle and firmly press it in. 4. Gently rotate the top of the SIMM toward the front of the main system board until it is vertical and clicks into place in the metal retaining clips. Make sure the SIMM is fully inserted into the socket. If it is not,
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    Gently pull away the metal retaining clips securing the SIMM at each end. Do not pull the clips too far, or they may break. As you pull away the clips, the SIMM falls away at an angle. Carefully remove the SIMM and store it in an anti-static bag. 3. Repeat step 2 for each SIMM you need to remove.
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    Installing a Math Coprocessor Follow these steps to install a math coprocessor: 1. If necessary, see the main system board map on page 3-2 to locate the math coprocessor socket. 2. Locate the orientation dot in one corner of your coprocessor and turn the coprocessor so that the dot is in the
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    the main system board map on page 3-2 to locate the cache module connector. 2. If you have any option cards installed in your system, follow the instructions on page 3-7 to remove them so you can access the connector. 3. Remove the cache module from its package and save the packaging in case you
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    4. Position the cache module so the corner painted white points toward the middle of the main system board. 5. Align the pins on the module with the holes in the connector and then gently push in the module, pressing evenly on all sides. Make sure the module is inserted all the way into the
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    Video RAM Your computer comes with 512KB of video RAM. You can install video RAM chips on your main system board to increase your video memory to 1MB. This enables you to use resolutions up to 1024 x 768 in 256 colors when you connect a monitor capable of displaying that resolution. There are four
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    drive is installed in the externally-accessible front drive bay. To install external SCSI devices, see Chapter 4 of this manual and your SCSI device manuals for instructions. Before you perform any of the procedures described in this chapter, follow the steps in Chapter 2 to remove the computer
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    . Installing or Removing a Diskette Drive If you need to remove the 3.5-inch diskette drive that came with your computer for servicing, follow the instructions in the next section. To reinstall the drive, see page 3-18. Removing a diskette drive Follow these steps to remove the diskette drive
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    3. Replace the drive housing and cover as described in Chapter 2; then follow the "Post-installation Setup Procedures" at the end of this chapter to update your configuration. Reinstalling a diskette drive Follow these steps to reinstall a diskette drive: 1. Turn the drive housing over so the disk
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    , be sure to remove the drive's terminator and set the SCSI ID appropriately for your system; see Chapter 4 of this manual and your SCSI drive documentation for instructions, Then follow these steps to install the drive: 1. Position the drive housing so the disk drive riser board faces upward and
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    2. Position the hard disk drive so its mounting screw holes face upward and the drive and power supply connectors face into the drive housing. Then slide the drive into the housing. SCSI drive connector 3. Secure the drive to the housing with the four screws that came with the drive. If you are
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    back of the housing faces you. 2. Loosen the screws securing the drive to the housing with a screwdriver. Then, if you are removing a third-height drive, support the bottom of the drive as you remove the screws from the drive housing by hand. Gently lay the hard disk drive on the base
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    disk drive that has never received a low-level format, you need to format the disk. Check the manual that came with your drive, and then, if necessary, follow the instructions in the Software Guide to format your new hard disk. You may also want to test a newly-installed option. Some options come
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    DOS. You may need to install these drivers after you have installed your SCSI devices, depending on how you configure the subsystem. See the Software Guide for instructions on installing and using the drivers. To set up your SCSI subsystem, you need to do the following: U Set SCSI ID numbers for all
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    hard disk drive types to Not installed. See your Software Guide for instructions on running either the BIOS SETUP program or the System -in controller. The controller is automatically set to ID number 0. You must manually assign a SCSI ID number for each of your SCSI devices. The system
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    Installing the SCSI Terminators Your configuration of SCSI devices, both internal and external, will communicate with each other and with the SCSI controller along the SCSI bus. For the SCSI subsystem to operate properly, you must install special resistor packs called terminators to mark the devices
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    SCSI port to terminate the external end of the bus. D If you install external SCSI devices to the computer, follow the instructions in your external SCSI device manuals to install the necessary terminator on the last external device on the bus. The built-in SCSI terminator that is soldered onto the
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    to create partitions for the other operating system. See your MS-DOS manuals for instructions on running FDISK. If you will be using three or more SCSI on the hard disk as described in your MS-DOS manuals. 3. Follow the steps in your Software Guide to install the MS-DOS SCSI drivers on the first
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    Installing the SCSI Device Drivers Check your Software Guide to see if you need to install any SCSI device drivers on your system; then follow the instructions in that manual. 4-6 Using the SCSI Subsystem
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    tests on various system components. See your Software Guide for instructions. If the suggestions here do not help solve the problem, see "Where to Get Help" in the Introduction for instructions on contacting your dealer or Epson customer service. Identifying Your System When you contact your dealer
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    up the system). Be sure to write down the error message or tone code pattern and give the information to your dealer when you report a problem. These error messages are described below. A - 2 Troubleshooting
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    below lists the power-on diagnostic and boot error messages, and some basic solutions to the problems. Check the appropriate section(s) in this appendix for other solutions. Power-on diagnostic and boot 0041 Pointer device failure 160 640 KB base memory 0 KB extended memory Troubleshooting A-3
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    contact your 050 040 I0019 Time of day not set -- 0020 Keyboard is locked dealer if problem persists Run SETUP and set the time and date Unlock the keyboard To continue press Esc To enter SETUP press F1 Press F1 to display the error message and follow the instructions on A-4 Troubleshooting
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    -3-3 1F,rrst 64KB RAM chip or data line failure (multi-bit) 1-3-4 First 64KB RAM odd/even logic failure I 1-4-1 FrI rst 64KB RAM address line failure Troubleshooting A-5
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    failure-bit F 3-1-1 Slave DMA register failure 3-1-2 Master DMA register failure 3-1-3 Master interrupt mask register failure 3-1-4 Slave interrupt mask register failure 3-2-4 Keyboard/mouse controller test failure A-6 Troubleshooting
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    test failure Screen initialization test failure Screen retrace test failure Power or lock-up Problems If you are having trouble with the computer's power or the system locks up, see the suggestions below The computer starts but the screen is blank. See "Monitor Problems" below. Troubleshooting A-7
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    have correctly formatted your hard disk and have properly installed your operating system on it. (See "Hard Disk Problems" on page A-15.) If you do not have a hard disk, insert a system diskette in drive documentation or contact your software manufacturer for technical support. A-8 Troubleshooting
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    information in Appendix B to see if you have exceeded the option slot power limits. See your option card manual for the power requirements of your card(s). 3. After you eliminate the problem causing the overheating, allow the computer to cool down for at least five minutes at a room temperature of
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    again after you follow the steps above to correct the problem, contact your dealer. Password Problems If you set a power-on, network, or keyboard password and you have trouble entering it, check the section below that describes the problem you are having. You enter the password, but nothing happens
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    hard disk, insert a bootable diskette in drive A. Then turn on the computer. When you see the prompt, press m to run SETUP. Follow the instructions in your Software Guide to set a new power-on password using the BIOS SETUP program. 8. Insert the Reference diskette in drive A and turn on the computer
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    instructions. Keyboard Problems CJ Make sure the keyboard is securely connected to its port. U If you are still having problems, see "Power or Lock-up Problems" above. Monitor Problems See the suggestions below if you have trouble to see if the electrical outlet supplies power. A-12 Troubleshooting
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    , the trouble may be in your diskette drive. See "Diskette Drive Problems" below. Ct Make sure you enabled the built-in controller and selected the 3.5-inch, 1.44MB diskette drive type when you ran the SETUP program or the System Configuration utility. See your Software Guide for instructions. Ll
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    type to 3.5-inch, 1.44MB. See your Software Guide for instructions. D If you are still having trouble, test the drive by running the System diagnostic tests described in your Software Guide. If the diagnostics program indicates an error, contact your Epson dealer. The diskette drive is making loud
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    Software Guide. tl If you are sure the hard disk has been installed and prepared properly but you cannot access the drive, review the instructions in your operating system manual. Make sure you performed the necessary steps in the installation process for your configuration. Troubleshooting A-15
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    the correct drive and directory. Ll Some programs must run at a slower operating speed. Check your software manual to see if this is the case, and change the operating speed of the processor if necessary. See "Changing the Processor Speed" in Chapter 1 for instructions. A-16 Troubleshooting
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    System diagnostic tests, described in your Software Guide. If either the Parallel or Serial port test indicates an error, contact your printer dealer. If you are having trouble with a dot matrix printer, also try running the printer diagnostic test. (See your Software Guide.) Troubleshooting A-17
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    dealer; do not attempt to correct the problem yourself. If you installed them, see "Memory Modules" in Chapter 3 and make sure you followed all the instructions correctly. Ll Check the speed of your SIMMs. Install only 80ns, 36-bit, 72-pin, gold-leaded, fast-page mode SIMMs. A-18 Troubleshooting
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    remove memory modules to automatically update your configuration. See your Software Guide for instructions. U If you are still having trouble with your SIMMs, write down any error messages you see and contact your dealer. Mouse Problems Lt Make sure that your mouse is securely connected to its port
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    Cl Check the manual that came with the coprocessor for troubleshooting information and for any diagnostic procedures you can perform. 0 Test the coprocessor by running the System diagnostics program. See your Software Guide for instructions. SCSI Subsystem Problems cl Make sure that the cables
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    have trouble with your network software, see the documentation that came with the software for specific troubleshooting information. a If you still have trouble with the is causing the problem, run the System diagnostic LAN adapter test. See the Software Guide for instructions. Troubleshooting A-21
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    Appendix B Specifications CPU and Memory CPU Intel 25 MHz 486SX, or 33 MHz 486DX microprocessor; simulated 8 MHz processor speed selectable through software or keyboard command System memory 4MB RAM standard on one 4MB SIMM; expandable using 1MB, 2MB, 4MB, or 8MB SIMMs up to 32MB (when 8MB
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    RAM for configuration; integrated battery with lo-year life 15-pin, D-shell analog connector; supports standard VGA, multi-frequency, and high-resolution monitors 25-pin, D-shell connector; supports IBM AT compatible or PS/2 compatible (bidirectional) signals; selectable through software Two RS-232
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    up to 800 x 600 in 256 colors or 1024 x 768 in 16 colors with standard 512KB video RAM; supports up to 1024 x 768 in 256 colors with 1MB video RAM (optional); compatible with MDA, CGA, Hercules, EGA, and VGA standards Intel 82596CA, 64-byte
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    SCSI NCR 53C700 I/O processor for SCSI-II standard; internal FIFO (first-in-first-out), 32-bit address and data busses, internal SCRIPTS processor with fast DMA; 25 MHz or 33 MHz operation, based on CPU speed Mass Storage Bays Up to two internal devices maximum, one third-height, 3.5-inch diskette
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    Power Supply Type 142W, fan-cooled, automatic input voltage sensing; male AC input socket, female AC output socket; integrated power and reset buttons, panel LEDs, speaker, and fans Input ranges 90 to 132 VAC and 180 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz Option slot power limits Maximum amperage for cards
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    Power Source Requirements 120-Volt power source requirements F AC plug Plug type North America 125V. 10A 240-Volt power source requirements AC plug Plug type Europe 240V, 10A to 16A UK 240V, 10A HD 21 BS 1362 BS 1363A IEC 83 IEC 127 HD 21 EN 60 320-1 ASTA mark i 1.00 mm2 300V, 10A
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    Physical Characteristics Width 15.5 inches (39 cm) Depth 15 inches (38 cm) Height 3 inches (8 cm) Weight 20 lb (9 kg) without peripheral devices System Memory Map c m Configuration Built-in SCSI BIOS (unused if SCSI is Unused (available for 1MB 0010-0000 to 07FF-FFFF 127MB Extended
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    System Memory Map (continued) ~ 4GB-128KB FFFE-0000 to FFFF-FFFF Notes: 1 Not all video modes are used at the same time. You can save some memory by defining which video modes you are using. Typically, 0B-0000H to 0B-7FFFH is only used when you attach a monochrome monitor. Both the text and graphic
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    Glossary Address A number or name that identifies the location where information is stored in a computer's memory. Application program A software program designed to perform a specific task, such as a word processing or spreadsheet program. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A
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    Batch file A type of file that lets you execute a series of commands by typing one command. Batch files are text files with the filename extension .BAT. When you type the filename, the operating system executes all the commands in that file sequentially. BIOS Basic Input/Output System. Routines in
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    . A type of low-power silicon chip. Command prompt The symbol or message that tells you your operating system is loaded and ready to receive instructions. The default command prompt displays the current drive and directory. If you are logged onto drive C, the command prompt may look like this
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    stays in effect unless you override it temporarily by changing a setting or you reset the default value itself. Device driver A file containing instructions that allow your computer to recognize and control a device. Diagnostics See Power-on diagnostics and System diagnostics. DIP switch Dual Inline
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    Directory A list of files stored in a particular area on a disk; part of a structure for organizing files into groups. A directory listing shows the name, location, and size of the files in the directory. A directory can contain both files and subdirectories. Display adapter card A circuit board
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    EGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter. A type of display adapter card that allows you to display high-resolution graphics on a compatible monitor. It can display up to 43 lines of text with 80 characters on each line, or it can display monochrome or 16-color graphics at resolutions up to 640 x 350. ElSA
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    other nonalphanumeric data. Hexadecimal A numbering system with a base of 16, frequently used by programmers. Any decimal number between 0 and 255 can be expressed by a two-digit hexadecimal number. High-density A type of format that allows you to store more data than on single- or double-density
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    Jumper A small device that connects two pins on an option card, a drive, or the main system board to close an electrical circuit and activate a particular function. Kilobyte (KB) A unit used to measure storage space in a computer's memory or on a disk. One kilobyte equals 1024 bytes. LAN Local Area
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    MCGA Monochrome/Color Graphics Adapter. A type of display adapter that runs either a monochrome or color graphics monitor. MDA Monochrome Display Adapter. A type of display adapter that displays text in only one color, such as green or amber. Megabyte (MB) A unit used to measure storage space in a
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    MGA Multi-mode Graphics Adapter. A type of display adapter card that can display monochrome text and color graphics on the screen. Microprocessor A small version of a CPU contained on one semiconductor chip. Modem A device that allows a computer to transmit signals over telephone lines so it can
  • Epson ExpressStation | User Manual - Page 107
    Network A group of connected computers configured so they can share resources. Network server The master computer in a network which provides storage space for the other computers connected to it. The network server can write files to and read files from the other computers in the network. Non-
  • Epson ExpressStation | User Manual - Page 108
    Option card A circuit board you install inside the computer to provide additional capabilities, such as a modem. OS/2 Operating System/2. The enhanced operating system by Microsoft that provides dual mode processing and multi-tasking capabilities. See also Operating system. Parallel The type of
  • Epson ExpressStation | User Manual - Page 109
    Peripheral device An external device (such as a printer or a modem) connected to a computer that depends on the computer for its operation. Port A physical input/output socket on a computer to which you can connect a peripheral device. Power-on diagnostics Tests that the computer runs to check its
  • Epson ExpressStation | User Manual - Page 110
    Reset To reload a computer's operating system so you can retry a task or begin using a different operating system. Resetting erases all information in RAM. RGB Red Green Blue. A type of color monitor. ROM Read Only Memory. A portion of memory that can only be read and cannot be used for temporary
  • Epson ExpressStation | User Manual - Page 111
    SCSI subsystem Small Computer System Interface subsystem. A special input/output bus built into your computer allowing you to control up to seven SCSI peripheral devices. The ExpressStation SCSI-II subsystem includes a SCSI controller, an optional internal SCSI hard disk drive, and an external SCSI
  • Epson ExpressStation | User Manual - Page 112
    on a disk, resembling the grooves on a record, which help to divide the disk into separate accessible areas. UNIX An operating system that supports multitasking and is suited to multi-user environments. UNIX is compatible with a range of computers, from personal computers to mainframes. See also
  • Epson ExpressStation | User Manual - Page 113
    3-22, A-l Disk drive(s), see Diskette or Hard disk Diskette, controller, B-3 drive problems, A-14 drive, reinstalling, 2-5, 3-1, 3-16-19 drive, removing, 2-5, 3-1, 3-16-18 problems, A-13 Display adapter, VGA, Intro-1 Drive housing, Intro-3 removing, 2-1, 2-5 -6, 3-1 replacing, 2-1, 2-6 -8, 3-1 Drive
  • Epson ExpressStation | User Manual - Page 114
    slot(s) System Utilities, 1-3 -6, 1-8-13 Environmental requirements, B-5 Epson Customer Resource Center, Intro-6 Error messages, A-2 -7 External 19, 3-21 formatting, Intro-4, 3-22 formatting SCSI, 4-1, 4-5 IDE jumpers, 3-19 problems, A-15 -16 SCSI drive connector, 4-1 Height, B-7 Help, where to get,
  • Epson ExpressStation | User Manual - Page 115
    Map, main system board, 3-1 -2 system memory, B-7 -8 Marketing locations, Intro-6 Mass storage, B-4 Math coprocessor, Intro-2 installing, 2-5, 3-1, 3-11-12 problems, A-19 -20 removing, 2-5, 3-13 specifications, 3-11, B-l Memory, base, Intro-4 cache, see Cache map, B-7 -8 modules, see SIMMs RAM, see
  • Epson ExpressStation | User Manual - Page 116
    System Interface), external device terminator, 4-1, 4-34 FDISK, 4-5 formatting drives, 4-1, 4-5 hard disk drive connector, 4-1 hard disk problems, A-15 ID numbers, 4-1 -2 installing devices, 4-4 installing operating system on, 4-1, 4-5 -6 internal drives, installing, 2-5, 3-1, 3-19 -20 internal
  • Epson ExpressStation | User Manual - Page 117
    diagnostics, memory map, B-7 T Temperature, A-9, B-5 Terminator, external SCSI device, 4-1, 4-3 -4 TPE (Twisted Pair Ethernet) LAN port, Intro-2, B-2 Troubleshooting, A-1 -21 U Upgradable components, Intro-2 Utilities, EISA System, 1-3 -6, 1-8 -13 video, Intro-4 V VGA display adapter, Intro-l VGA
  • Epson ExpressStation | User Manual - Page 118
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