Page 1 ® EPSON User’s Guide...
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Page 3 Epson America 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 consequential damages.
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the computer. Unplug the computer from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Do not spill liquid of any kind on the computer.
Page 5 10. Do not allow the computer’s power cord to become damaged or frayed. 11. If you use an extension cord with the computer, make sure the total of the ampere ratings of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the ampere rating for the extension cord.
Page 6 Instructions Importantes de Sécurité Lire compl&ement les instructions qui suivant et les conserver pour references futures. Bien suivre tous les avertissements et les instructions indiques sur I’ordinateur. Wbrancher l’ordinateur de toute sortie muraie avant le nettoyage. Utiliser un chiffon humide; ne jamais utiliser un nettoyeur liquide ou une bonbonne aerosol.
Page 7 10. S’assurer que le cordon d’alimentation de l’ordinateur n’est pas effrit& 11. Dans le cas oh on utilise un cordon de rallonge avec l’ordinateur, on doit s’assurer que la valeur totale d’amp&res branches clans le cordon n’exc&de en aucun temps les amperes du cordon de rallonge.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction VGA Utilities ......Optional Equipment ......Memory .
Page 9 Using Your Computer as a Network Server ... Using a Password in Network Server Mode ..Changing the Processor Speed Entering Keyboard Commands ....Using the ESPEED Program .
Page 10 Removing a Hard Disk From the Vertical Ray ..3-15 Installing a Drive in a Horizontal Bay ....3-17 Attaching Mounting Frames to a Hard Disk .
Page 11 Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Identifying Your System ..........Error Messages The Computer Won’t Start .
Page 12 Glossary index...
Page 13 4MB of internal memory, expandable to 128MB System and video BIOS shadow RAM 8KB of internal processor cache VirtualCache™-the Epson proprietary memory architecture which allows the system to use all its system memory as a virtual cache pool Integrated VGA (video graphics array) controller with Wingine™...
Page 14: Introduction
Your computer’s video and memory features work together for enhanced performance. Incorporating Wingine technology, the advanced system architecture allows the CPU to communicate directly with the video memory, providing direct throughput from the system memory to the display. Combined with the speed and graphics capabilities of the Wingine VGA controller, this technology produces screen refresh rates that are ten times faster than standard super VGA systems and up to five times...
Page 15: Optional Equipment
Optional Equipment You can easily upgrade your computer by installing additional memory and a wide variety of options, as described below. (Installation instructions are provided in Chapters 2 and 3 of this manual.) Memory By adding 1MB, 4MB, 16MB, or 64MB SIMMs (single inline memory modules) to the main system board, you can expand the computer’s memory up to 128MB.
Page 16: How To Use This Manual
How to Use This Manual This manual contains the information you need to get the best results from your computer. You don’t have to read everything in this book; check the following summary. Chapter 1 covers general operating procedures, such as turning the computer on and off, using disks and disk drives, entering a password, and changing the processor speed.
Page 17: Using Your Computer
Chapter 1 Using Your Computer This chapter briefly describes the following operations: Turning the computer on and off Using disks and disk drives Using special keys on the keyboard Stopping a command or program Resetting the computer Using a password Changing the processor speed Preparing a hard disk for moving Using AUTOEXEC.BAT and other batch files.
Page 18: Turning On The Computer
If you want basic information on turning the computer on and off, using your disk drives and keyboard, stopping commands, or resetting the computer, read the first five sections in this chapter. If you are familiar with these aspects of operating a computer, you can skip to page 1-23 to learn about system operations specific to your computer, such as using a password and changing the processor speed.
Page 19 If you do not have a hard disk, insert your main operating system diskette in drive A. Note If you do not have a hard disk, you need to insert the operating system diskette each time you turn on your system so the computer can copy the operating system to its memory.
Page 20 Note If you or your dealer has made a major change to your system, such as adding a disk drive, the computer may take a few minutes to complete power-on diagnostics the first time you turn it on. When the system has successfully completed its diagnostics, you see the following prompt: Press <DEL>...
Page 21: Turning Off The Computer
Turning Off the Computer Whenever you turn off your system, follow these steps: 1. Save your data and exit any application program you are using. Check the hard to make sure they are not on. Do not turn off the computer if a drive light is on, because you can damage the drive or lose data.
Page 22 Diskettes are made of flexible plastic coated with magnetic material. This plastic is enclosed in a square jacket that is either slightly flexible (5.25-inch diskette) or hard (3.5-inch diskette). Unlike a diskette, a hard disk is rigid and fixed in place. It is sealed in a protective case to keep it free of dust and dirt.
Page 23: Types Of Diskette Drives
Double-sided, double&n&y diskettes have either 40 or 80 tracks on each side, and double-sided, high-density diskettes have 80 tracks on each side. Diskettes can have 8,9,15, or 18 sectors per track. A hard disk consists of two or more platters stacked on top of one another and thus has four or more sides.
Page 24 1.2MB drive-Use 5.25-inch, double-sided, highdensity, 96 TPI, 1.2MB diskettes. These diskettes contain 80 tracks per side, 15 sectors per track, and hold up to 1.2MB of information (approximately 500 pages of text). 720KB drive--Use 3.5-inch, double-sided, doubledensity, 135 TPI, 720KB diskettes. These diskettes contain 80 tracks per side, 9 sectors per track, and hold up to 720KB of information (approximately 300 pages of text).
Page 25 3.5-inch drive/diskette compatibility Drive type Diskette types It can read from and write to 720KB 720KB 1.44MB 1.44MB, 720KB 5.25-inch drive/diskette compatibility Diskette types it can read from and write to Drive type 360KB 360KB, 320KB, 180KB, 160KB 1.2MB 1.2MB, 360KB,* 320,* 180KB,* 160KB* If you write to this diskette in a 1.2MB drive, you may not be able to read it or write to it in a 360KB drive later.
Page 26: Caring For Diskettes And Diskette Drives
Caring for Diskettes and Diskette Drives Follow these basic precautions to protect your diskettes and avoid losing data: Remove all diskettes before you turn off the computer. don’t want to accidentally write over or erase, be sure you write-protect it. This is especially important for your operating system and application program diskettes.
Page 27 0 Do not place diskettes on top of your monitor or near an external hard disk drive. Always hold a 5.25-inch diskette by its protective jacket and never touch the magnetic surface (exposed by the read/write slot). The oils on your fingertips can damage it. 0 Never wipe, brush, or try to clean diskettes in any way.
Page 28: Write-Protecting Diskettes
Write-protecting Diskettes You can write-protect a diskette to prevent its data from being altered. When a diskette is write-protected, you can read it and copy data from it, but you cannot store new data on it or delete any files it contains. On a 3.5-inch diskette, the write-protect device is a small switch on the back of the diskette in the lower right corner, shown below.
Page 29 To write-protect a 5.25-inch diskette, cover the small, rectangular notch (shown below) with an adhesive write-protect tab. Write-protect tabs usually are included in a new package of blank 5.25-inch diskettes. - notch remove the write protection, peel off the write-protect tab. Using Your Computer 1-23...
Page 30: Inserting And Removing Diskettes
Insetting and Removing Diskettes To insert a diskette into a 3.5-inch drive, hold the diskette with the label facing up and the metal shutter leading into the drive, as shown in the following illustration. Slide the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place. When you want to remove the diskette, make sure the drive light is off;...
Page 31 To insert a diskette into a 5.25-inch drive, hold it with the label facing up and the read/write slot leading into the drive. Slide the diskette all the way into the slot. Then turn the latch down to lock it in place. This enables the read/write heads to access the diskette.
Page 32: Using A Single Diskette Drive System
Using a Single Diskette Drive System Most operating systems expect the computer to have at least two diskette drives and display prompts and messages accordingly. MS-DOS, for example, recognizes the first diskette drive (the top drive) as drive A and a second diskette drive as drive B.
Page 33: Formatting Diskettes
formatting Diskettes Before you can store data on a new diskette, you must format it. Formatting prepares the diskette so that the operating system can write data on it. You need to do this only once, before you use the diskette for the first time. You can also reformat previously used diskettes to store new data.
Page 34: Using A Hard Disk Drive
Using a Hard Disk Drive Using a hard disk is similar to using a diskette. However, the hard disk provides several advantages: A 120MB hard disk can store as much data as approximately one hundred 1.2MB diskettes or eighty-three l.44MB diskettes, and a 240MB hard disk can store twice that amount.
Page 35 Backing up the hard disk While the hard disk is very reliable, it is essential to back up your hard disk files to diskettes or tapes in case you lose some data accidentally. Make copies of all your system and application program diskettes before copying the programs to the hard disk.
Page 36: Special Keys On The Keyboard
Special Keys on the Keyboard Certain keys on your keyboard serve special functions when your computer is running your operating system or application programs, as described in the table below. 1-20 Using Your Computer Moves the cursor one tab to the right in normal mode and one tab to the left in Shift mode.
Page 37: Stopping A Command Or Program
Special key functions (continued) m-IR)J lEizi3 mtsc) lkrlrrl V-I) [MLal The c-3, [Icrlrct), and [=I 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 in the upper right comer of the keyboard is on.
Page 38: Resetting The Computer
Resetting the Computer Occasionally, you may want to clear the computer’s current settings or its memory without turning it off. You can do this by resetting the computer. For example, if an error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard entries, you can reset it to reload your operating system and try again.
Page 39: Using A Password
Using a Password If you set a password when you ran the SETUP program, you must enter it every time you turn on or reset the computer. Follow these steps to use your password: 1. If you do not have a hard disk, insert your system diskette in drive A.
Page 40: Changing A Password
Note If you turned on network server mode when you ran the SETUP program, you need to use a different procedure to enter your password. See “Using Your Computer as a Network Server” on page 1-26. Changing a Password To change your password, follow these steps: 1.
Page 41: Deleting A Password
Note You can also change your password using the SETUP program. See Chapter 2 of the Setup Deleting Password To delete your password, follow these steps: 1. If you do not have a hard disk, insert your system diskette in drive A. 2.
Page 42: Using Your Computer As A Network Server
Using Your Computer as a Network Server A network server is the master computer in a network and provides storage space for the other computers connected to it. It can also write tiles to and read files from the other computers, making it the most powerful computer in the network.
Page 43: Using A Password In Network Server Mode
You do not have to set a password in network server mode to use your computer as a network server, but it is helpful. See “Setting the Password Options” in Chapter 2 of the Setup Guide for instructions on setting the password and enabling network server mode.
Page 44: Changing The Processor Speed
Note You cannot change or delete your network server mode password as you enter it to access your computer. You must run SETUP to change or delete it. See Chapter 2 of the Setup Guide for instructions. Changing the Processor Speed Your computer’s processor can operate at two speeds: high or low.
Page 45 Some copy-protected programs require the computer to run at low speed while accessing the program on a diskette. These programs also usually require you to leave a diskette that contains the copy protection-in the diskette drive. If you use a copy-protected program often, you may want to set your processor speed to change automatically to low speed when accessing the diskette and return to high speed when it is finished.
Page 46: Entering Keyboard Commands
If you frequently use programs that require low or automatic speed, use SETUP to change the processor speed. Your new setting remains in effect until you change it again using SETUP. See Chapter 2 of the If you use these programs only occasionally, you should use the keyboard commands or the ESPEED program (described below) to change the processor speed.
Page 47: Using The Espeed Program
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. For example, if you are running a program that uses the [m[TJ - 6 the cursor, you cannot enter [cbl)IAltp] to change the processor speed to low.
Page 48 ESPEED, prompt and ESPEED You see the following messages: Wage: ESPEEDt/H] /High /LOW /Auto These messages tell you the switches you should use to set the speed to high, low, or automatic. At the MS-DOS prompt, type the ESPEED command again and include the appropriate switch, such as the following: ESPEED (This command sets the processor speed to change to low speed...
Page 49: Preparing The Hard Disk For Moving
This protects the hard disk from being damaged if the computer is bumped accidentally. Many hard disk drives, including all Epson drives, automatically park their heads when you turn off the computer. If your hard disk drive does not do this, or if you are not sure that it does, be sure to run HDSIT.
Page 50: Using Autoexec.bat And Other Batch Fiies
You see a message on the screen that tells you the disk drive’s read/write heads will remain locked until you reset the computer or turn the power off and on again. The computer then locks the heads and disables the keyboard. Remove any diskettes and turn off the computer.
Page 51 When you install MS-DOS, it creates an AUTOEXEC.BAT file for you, which you can modify or replace as described above. Be sure to name the file AUTOEXEC.BAT and store it in the root directory of the hard disk or diskette from which you load MS-DOS.
Page 52: Installing And Removing Options
Chapter 2 Installing and Removing Options You can enhance the performance of your computer by adding optional equipment such as memory modules, option cards, or an Intel OverDrive processor. Memory modules-also called SIMMs (single inline memory modules) -allow you to increase the amount of memory in your computer.
Page 53: How To Use This Chapter
How to Use This Chapter This chapter explains how to do the following: Remove the computer’s cover Change jumper settings on the main system board Install (and remove) memory modules (SIMMs) Install an option card Remove an option card Remove the option card connector board (to access the main system board) Replace the option card connector board Install a new processor chip (CPU)
Page 54: Locating The Internal Components
Locating the Internal Components As you follow the instructions in this chapter, refer to the following illustration to locate the different components inside your computer. main system board VGA feature connector - SIMM 1 SlMh z option card J15-J9 connector board mlcroDrocessor diskette drive...
Page 55: Removing The Cover
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 (as described in Chapter 3). Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer and then any peripheral devices (including the monitor and printer).
Page 56 6. Turn the computer around again so that the front panel is facing you. 7. Grasp the sides of the cover and pull it straight toward you until it stops, just before it reaches the front of the computer. Then lift it off at an angle as shown below. 8.
Page 57: Changing The Jumper Settings
Changing the Jumper Settings A jumper is a small electrical connector that controls one of the computer’s functions. The jumper settings in your computer are preset at the factory; however, you can alter the following functions by changing the standard settings: Change the microprocessor type Enable or disable the built-in VGA display adapter Enable or disable the built-in mouse port...
Page 58 Other jumper settings Jumper number Function J9** Enables the built-in mouse connector Disables the built-in mouse connector so you can use a mouse connected to a port on an option card In your computer Enables the built-in VGA display adapter Disables the built-in VGA display adapter so you can use a display adapter on an option card In your computer as your primary adapter...
Page 59: Setting The Jumpers
Setting the Jumpers If you need to change any jumper settings, follow these steps: Refer to the illustration on page 2-3 to locate the jumpers on the main system board. If there are any option cards installed in your computer, you need to remove them to access the jumpers.
Page 60: Memory Modules (Simms)
See the table on the next page. 0 Although your computer can use any SIMM that complies with industry standards, it is best to use Epson SIMM option kits to ensure reliability and compatibility. The following table shows the possible SIMM configurations;...
Page 61 SIMM configuration 16MB 64MB** * Standard soldered memory ** When SIMM is available t With this memory configuration, the 4MB of soldered memory is disabled 2-10 Installing and Removing Options 64MB 64MB** 84MB 128MB t...
Page 62: Inserting Simms
Inserting SIMMs Follow these steps to install SIMMs: 1. Refer to the illustration on page 2-3 to locate the SIMM sockets near the front of the computer. Remove any long option cards that may be blocking your access to the SIMM sockets. See page 2-18 for instructions. 3.
Page 63 4. Push the SIMM into the socket until it is seated firmly in the slot. Then tilt it upright, as shown below, guiding the holes at each end of the SIMM over the retaining posts at each end of the SIMM socket. If it does not go in smoothly, do not force it;...
Page 64: Removing Simms
Removing SIMMS If you need to remove SIMMs from your computer (to install different ones, for example), follow the steps below. 1. Remove any long option cards that may be blocking your access to the SIMM sockets. See page 2-18 for instructions. If you are removing two SIMMs, remove the one from socket SIMM 2 first.
Page 65: Installing An Option Card
4. Replace any option cards you removed. See page 2-14 for instructions. 5. The next time you turn program so your computer can update its memory configuration. Installing an Option Card This section explains how to install an option card in your computer.
Page 66 Note Before you install an option card, see if you need to change any jumper settings on the system board. For example, if you install a mouse interface card, you need to change the setting of jumpers J9 and J12 If you install a video card, you may need to change jumpers J10 or J11.
Page 67 2. Slide out the slot cover and set it aside. (Store the slot cover in a safe place in case you remove the option card later.) 3. Unpack the option card and adjust any switches or jumpers on it, if necessary. (Check the option card instructions.) When you handle the card, be careful not to touch any of the components on the circuit board or the gold-edged connectors.
Page 68 Once the connectors reach the slot, push the card in firmly (but carefully) to insert it fully. You should feel the card fit into place. If it does not go in smoothly, do not force it; pull the card all the way out and try again. 5.
Page 69: Removing An Option Card
Removing an Option Card You may need to remove an option card installed in your computer to access components on the main system board-to change a jumper setting, for example. You may also want to remove a card if you no longer need it. Follow these steps: 1.
Page 70: Removing The Option Card Connector Board
Removing the Option Card Connector Board You may want to remove the option card connector board to access certain components on the main system board, such as jumpers or the disk drive controllers. Follow these steps: 1. Remove any option cards. (See the instructions above.) 2.
Page 71: Replacing The Option Card Connector Board
Replacing the Option Card Connector Board If you removed the option card connector board to access any system components, follow these steps to replace it: 1. Position the board above its slot as shown below, and then firmly push it straight in. 2.
Page 72: Installing A New Processor Chip
Installing a New Processor Chip If you have the 486SX/33 system, you can enhance your system’s performance by installing an Intel OverDrive processor (ODP486DX-33) or a 487SX/33 microprocessor with built-in math coprocessor. Complete instructions for installing the processor are provided in the manual that comes with it.
Page 73: Using The Alternate Vga Interface
Using the Alternate VGA interface Your computer includes an alternate VGA interface (feature connector) on the main system board. This connector allows you to install a high-resolution graphics adapter card in one of the computer’s option slots and still access the standard VGA signals provided by your system circuitry.
Page 74 2. Attach one end of the cable to the alternate VGA interface on the main system board near the back panel, as shown below. Align the cable so the red wire along one edge is closest to pin 1 in the socket. 3.
Page 75: Replacing The Cover
Replacing the Cover When you are ready to replace the computer’s cover, follow these steps: 1. Facing the front of the computer, position the cover so the lip on its bottom edge slides under the guiderails along both sides of the computer case, as shown below. 2.
Page 76: Post-Installation Procedures
Replace the three cover retaining screws, as shown below. 4. Reconnect the computer to the monitor, printer, keyboard, and any other peripheral devices you have. Then reconnect the power cable to the back of the computer and to an electrical outlet. Post-installation Procedures After you install or remove options such as memory modules, a new processor, or an option card, you must run SETUP to...
Page 77: Installing And Removing Drives
Although your drive may look different from the ones illustrated here, you should be able to install it the same way. If you are installing or removing a non-Epson drive, some of the steps in this chapter may not apply; see the documentation that came with your drive for more information.
Page 78 Your computer can hold up to three drives. There are two horizontal drive bays and one vertical drive bay. The upper horizontal bay contains the diskette drive that came with your system. If your system came with only one diskette drive, you can install an additional device of one of the following types in the lower horizontal drive bay: P 5¼-inch-wide diskette drive, tape drive, CD-ROM drive, or...
Page 79: How To Use This Chapter
Your computer may have a hard disk drive already installed in the vertical drive bay. If not, you can install one hard disk drive in this bay. It is best to install your computer’s first hard disk drive in the vertical drive bay.
Page 80: Setting The Hard Disk Drive Jumpers
Setting the Hard Disk Drive Jumpers Most hard disk drives have jumpers that must be set for the drive to work properly with the computer. The jumpers tell the computer whether you are using one hard disk drive or two. If you purchased your computer with a hard disk drive already installed, these jumpers have been set correctly for your system.
Page 81: Installing A Hard Disk In The Vertical Bay
Installing a Hard Disk in the Vertical Bay It is best to install your computer’s first hard disk drive in the vertical drive bay, as described in this section. Here you’ll find steps for the following procedures: P Removing the mounting frames from the hard disk drive (if necessary) 0 Installing the hard disk drive in the vertical drive bay 0 connecting the cables.
Page 82: Removing The Mounting Frames
Removing the Mounting Frames Your hard disk drive may have mounting frames attached to it, as shown below. You need to remove these frames before you can install the drive in the vertical bay. mounting frames Installing and Removing Drives...
Page 83 Follow these steps to remove the mounting frames: 1. On your hard disk drive, there may be a plastic guiderail and metal grounding plate attached to one of the mounting frames. If so, remove the screws securing them to the mounting frame, as shown below, and remove the guiderail and grounding plate.
Page 84: Installing The Hard Disk
Installing the Hard Disk To install the hard disk drive, you first need to attach it to the mounting plate in the vertical drive bay. Follow these steps: 1. Remove the screw securing the mounting plate to the horizontal drive bays and set it aside. Then slide the mounting plate in the direction of the arrow, and lift it out.
Page 85 2. Turn the hard disk drive so the components face up and the connectors face left. Then place the mounting plate on the hard disk drive and align the four holes in the plate with the four holes in the drive, as shown below. connectors The bracket on the mounting plate should be on the opposite side of the connector end of the drive.
Page 86 4. Hold the drive so the mounting plate faces the horizontal drive bays (with the bracket over the top) and the connectors face the back of the computer, as shown below. The two tabs at the bottom of the mounting plate should be just above the two slots in the computer case.
Page 87 5. Lower the tabs into the corresponding slots in the computer case. Slide the drive in the direction of the arrow, until the hole in the bracket is aligned with the hole on top of the horizontal drive bays. Secure the mounting plate with the screw, as shown above. 3-11 Installing and Removing Drives...
Page 88: Connecting The Cables
Connecting the Cables To connect the hard disk drive to the computer, you need to connect two cables: the hard disk drive ribbon cable and a power supply cable. Follow the steps below. 1. If you are installing your computer’s first hard disk drive, you need to connect the hard disk drive ribbon cable to the system board now.
Page 89 Dower supply 4. Make sure the holes in the cable connector fit over all the pins in the hard disk drive connector; then push in the Connector. If you do not correctly align the holes with the pins, you 3-13 Installing and Removing Drives...
Page 90 5. Locate one of the power supply cables that lead from the power supply (behind the horizontal drive bays). The power supply cables may be secured in a plastic band on the side of the power supply. If so, unfasten the band to free the cables.
Page 91: Removing A Hard Disk From The Vertical Bay
Removing a Hard Disk From the Vertical Bay Follow these steps to remove a hard disk drive from the vertical drive bay: 1. Disconnect the hard disk drive ribbon cable and power supply cable from the back of the drive, as shown below. Grasp the cable connectors and pull them straight out from the connectors on the hard disk drive so you do not bend the pins;...
Page 92 Remove the retaining screw securing the hard disk drive and mounting plate to the horizontal drive bays. Then slide the hard disk drive and mounting plate in the direction of the arrow, shown below, and lift them out of the computer. Remove the four screws securing the mounting plate to the hard disk drive.
Page 93: Installing A Drive In A Horizontal Bay
If you removed one hard disk drive and are leaving another one in the computer, you need to set the jumpers on the remaining drive to indicate that you now have only one hard disk drive. For the correct settings, see the documentation that came with the drive.
Page 94 Depending on the type of drive you are installing, you may need to attach mounting frames to it before you install it in a horizontal bay. Follow these guidelines: If you are installing a diskette drive, skip to ‘Installing the Drive”...
Page 95 Aftaching Mounting Frames To attach mounting frames to a hard disk drive, follow these steps: 1. Locate the two mounting frames and four screws that came with the drive. 2. As shown below, place a mounting frame on top of one side of the drive and align it so that the holes in the drive are approximately in the middle of the oval holes in the frame.
Page 96: Installing The Drive
Installing the Drive Follow these steps to install the drive in a horizontal drive bay: 1. Locate the two metal guiderails and six screws that came with the computer. 2. Using the appropriate screw holes, attach one guiderail to each side of the drive (or each mounting frame, if attached), as shown below.
Page 97 If you are installing a drive in the lower bay, remove the two retaining screws securing the metal drive bay cover to the front of the computer and remove the cover. Store it in a safe place and save the screws to use later in these steps. 4.
Page 98 To insert a diskette drive, align the guiderails on each side of the drive with the notches on each side of the drive bay and slide the drive into the bay as far as it will go, as shown below. Secure the guiderails to the computer case with the two retaining screws.
Page 99 6. If you are installing a diskette drive in the lower bay, you need to remove the faceplate on the computer’s front panel because it covers this bay. Remove the screws securing the faceplate to the inside of the computer’s cover and remove the faceplate, as shown below.
Page 100: Connecting The Cables
To insert a hard disk drive, align the guiderails on each side of the drive with the notches on each side of the drive bay and slide the drive all the way into the bay, as shown below. Secure the guiderails to the computer case with the two retaining screws.
Page 101 1. Locate the diskette drive ribbon cable. One end of the cable is connected to the system board. If you are installing a second diskette drive in the lower horizontal drive bay, the other end of the cable is connected to the top diskette drive; use the middle connector.
Page 102 2. Locate the hard disk drive ribbon cable. If you are installing a second hard disk drive, one end of the cable is connected to the system board and the other end is connected to the first hard disk drive in the vertical drive bay; use the free middle cable connector to connect the second hard disk drive as describedbelow.
Page 103 Note When the hard disk drive ribbon cable is positioned correctly, the red wire on the cable is next to the power supply connector on the hard disk drive, as shown above. Make sure the holes in the cable connector fit over all the pins in the hard disk drive connector;...
Page 104: Diskette Drive
4. Position the power supply cable connector so that its notched comers line up with the notched comers of the drive’s power supply connector, as shown below. Make sure the holes fit over all the pins and then push in the connector. diskette drive etched caners hard disk drive...
Page 105: Removing A Drive From A Horizontal Bay
Removing a Drive From a Horizontal Bay This section describes how to remove a drive from a horizontal drive bay. Although the illustrations show a diskette or hard disk drive in the lower bay, you can use these same instructions to remove a diskette drive from the upper bay.
Page 106: Hard Disk Drive
hard disk drive 2. Remove the two retaining screws securing the drive to the drive bay. Then grasp the front of the drive and pull it completely out of the bay. 3-30 Installing and Removing Drives...
Page 107 If you are leaving the drive bay empty, replace the metal drive bay cover and two retaining screws, as shown below. If you are replacing the drive you removed with another drive, remove the guiderails and screws from the drive and use them to install the other drive as described in “Installing a Drive in a Horizontal Bay”...
Page 108 7. If you removed a diskette drive from the lower bay and you are leaving this bay empty or installing a hard disk drive in it, you need to replace the front panel faceplate to cover the bay. Secure the faceplate to the inside of the computer’s cover with the two screws, as shown below.
Page 109: Connecting The Hard Disk Drive Ribbon Cable To The System Board
Connecting the Hard Disk Drive Ribbon Cable to the System Board Follow these steps to connect the hard disk drive ribbon cable to the system board: 1. Locate the hard disk drive connector on the system board. As shown below, it is next to the diskette drive connector, between the option card connector board and the power supply.
Page 110 Locate the hard disk drive ribbon cable that came with the computer. It is a flat cable with three connectors: one on each end and one in the middle, as shown below. connector 3. Select the connector on the end of the longest part of the cable. Notice the small tab in the middle of the cable connector;...
Page 111 Note You may find it easier to plug in the cable connector if you first remove the option card connector board and diskette drive ribbon cable. To remove the option card connector board, see page 2-19. To disconnect the diskette drive ribbon cable, grasp the cable connector and pull it straight out from the system board connector so you do not bend the pins;...
Page 112: Post-Installation Procedures
SETUP to disable the built-in IDE hard disk drive controller. You may also need to format the drive before you can use it. (All Epson drives are sold already formatted.) Check the manual that came with the drive to see if it is already for matted. If not, see Chapter 5 for instructions.
Page 113: Running System Diagnostics
Chapter 4 Running System Diagnostics You can test the following devices using System diagnostics: P Systemboard 0 Numeric coprocessor 0 System memory 0 Diskette drive(s) P Hard disk drive(s) P serial port(s) P Parallel port(s) 0 Video adapter P Keyboard Q Dot matrix printer(s).
Page 114: Starting The Program
Starting the Program Follow these steps to start the System diagnostics program: 1. Insert the Reference diskette in drive A and turn on or reset the computer. Note Always boot the computer from the Reference diskette to start System diagnostics. This clears any terminate-and- stay-resident (TSR) programs or other utilities from memory and frees it for use by the diagnostics program.
Page 115: Deleting Tests
Deleting Tests devices remove diagnostics program cannot test them, follow these steps: Press m to select Delete Tests menu, such as the following: System Board Numeric Coprocessor System Memory Diskette Drive Hard Disk Drive #l Serial Port COM1 Printer Port LPT1 Video Adapter Test Keyboard Test 2.
Page 116: Adding Tests
Adding Tests If you want to add devices to the Items Detected list, follow these steps: Press [Thor [toselectAda Tests. You see the Add menu, such as the following: Numeric Coprocessor Diskette Drive B Hard Disk Drive #2 Serial Port COM2 Serial Port COM3 Serial Port CON4 Printer Port LPT2...
Page 117: Running Tests
Running Tests Follow these steps to run a test from the Execute menu: 1. Press [clor ~toselect~xecute.Yousee menu, such as the System Board Numeric Coproceseor System Memory Diskette Drive A Hard Disk Drive #1 Serial Port COM1 Printer Port LPT1 Video Adapter Test Keyboard Test Press [tl or m to highlight the device you want to test...
Page 118: Resuming From An Error
Use [rl or a or type the number of the desired option to highlight a test and then press m to Note If you selected to run the tests more than once, you do not see a submenu. The program immediately begins executing all tests that do not destroy data.
Page 119: System Diagnostic Tests
System Diagnostic Tests The table below lists all the System diagnostic tests you can run on your system. System diagnostic tests Tests available D e v i c e System Board Numeric Coprocessor System Memory Diskette Sequential seek Drive(s) check A or B Random seek check Write, read check *...
Page 120: Error Messages
System diagnostic tests (continued) Device Tests available video Adapter check Adapter Attribute check Character set check Graphics mode check Screen paging check Sync check Run all above checks Keyboard The Write, read check destroys data on the disk. Be sure to back up data on a hard disk or insert a blank.
Page 121 System diagnostic error messages (continued) Error code Message system board 0112 CMOS battery error 0113 Interrupt controller error Protect mode error 1 0114 0115 Protect mode error 2 Memory Memory error 0201 0201 Parity error Diskette drive(s) Diskette drive controller error 0601 0602 Sequential seek error...
Page 122: Formatting A Hard Disk
(All IDE drives come formatted.) You may need to use the procedure in this chapter to physically format a hard disk if you installed a non-Epson hard disk in your computer that has never received the low-level format and did not come with its own format utility.
Page 123: Starting The Program
Starting the Program Follow these steps to start the 1. Insert the Reference diskette in drive A and log onto drive A. Type HDFMTALL Format Menu: 1 - Format - Destructive surface analysis - Non-destructive surface analysis 0 - Exit The option you choose depends on whether you are formatting a new disk or reformatting a used disk.
Page 124: Formatting A New Disk
Other hard disks (such as Epson disks) come with the bad tracks already flagged. Reformatting a Used Disk To reformat a disk you have been using, follow these steps: 1.
Page 125: Selecting A Drive
Selecting a Drive If you have more than one hard disk drive, you see this prompt: Enter drive number 3 (l/2> for the first hard disk or Select 1 Then see the instructions below for the Hard Disk Format Menu option you want to use. Option 1, Format If you select Format from the see the following (for a disk with no defective track table):...
Page 126 Accept recommended skewed sectors in format : 1 ? (Y/N) For an Epson hard disk drive, it is best to accept the recommended skewed sector (also called the interleave factor) of 1, since this setting allows your drive to perform more efficiently.
Page 127: Modifying The Defective Track Table
To enter a new value, Enter new in format (0-16): Enter the recommended number, which equals the maximum sector number for the drive minus 1. The maximum sector number depends program now allows you to edit the the bottom Modify defective track table ? (Y/N) select if you want to leave the table as it is.
Page 128 To add a bad track, follow these steps: Press [Al. You see this prompt: Enter cylinder number (1 - norm): 2. Type the number of the cylinder containing the bad track and press [M*l. You see this prompt: Enter head number (0 3.
Page 129: Formatting The Disk
Formatting the Disk When you are ready to start formatting the disk, you see the following warning: WARNING! ALL DATA WILL BE DESTROYED IN ALL PARTITIONS OF HARD DISK, NOT JUST IN MS-DOS PARTITION! Do you want to start formatting ? (Y/N) If you are not sure you want to format the hard disk, select you are sure, select to cancel:...
Page 130: Option 2, Destructive Surface Analysis
Option 2, Destructive Surface Analysis You can perform a Destructive surface analysis of your hard disk to accurately locate any bad tracks and flag them, if they are not flagged. The test writes, reads, and verifies information on every track, except those that are already flagged as bad. Caution If any errors occur during this check, all data on the track that caused the error is destroyed.
Page 131: Option 3, Nondestructive Surface Analysis
If the program finds an unflagged bad track, the report is followed by a table like this: Writm, Read lkror Cylinder HoadCylindor Emad Cylinder EerdCylWder Head Confirm to ragiotrr tha traak8 in the Write, Rmad Error Track Table am bad tracke. Do yuu went to regbter the error trackm a8 bad tracks? To flag these tracks as bad, select as they are flagged.
Page 132: Exiting The Program
As the program checks each track, it decreases the cylinder numbers to zero. When the test is complete, the program displays a report on the status of the disk, such as the following: Analysis finished. Count tracks flagged bad Count of tracks with read, verify errors = Count of good tracks No read, verify error was detected.
Page 133: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
If the suggestions here or in Chapter 4 do not solve the problem, contact your Authorized Epson Servicer or call the Epson Connection at (800) 922-8911. Identifying Your System When you request technical assistance, be ready to provide...
Page 134: Error Messages
2. When the computer performs its power-on memory test, the version numbers of your VGA BIOS and system BIOS appear at the top of the screen. Quickly write down the version numbers. If you do not have enough time to do this, press [cbl)IyJ w and try again.
Page 135 The error message remains on the screen and the computer locks up. If this happens, contact your Authorized Epson Servicer as soon as possible. Report any error messages when you request technical assistance. The following table lists all the error messages that may appear during power-on diagnostics.
Page 136 Power-on diagnostics error messages (continued) Memory Keyboard Monitor Diskette drive(s) and controller Serial port 1101 6-4 Troubleshooting BIOS shadow RAM error Cache options error Memory error RAM memory error Memory address error Keyboard error Keyboard or system unit error Keyboard or system unit error Monochrome CRT error Color CRT error Diskette error...
Page 137: The Computer Won't Start
Power-on diagnostics error messages (continued) Error code Hard disk drive(s) and controller 1760 1761 1770 1771 1780 1781 1782 1790 1791 Auxiliary device(s) 8601 8602 The Computer Won't Start If your computer does not start when you turn on the power, check the following: 1.
Page 138: The Computer Does Not Respond
See Chapters 2 and 3 for instructions. If the electrical outlet is working and all the connections are secure but your computer still won’t start, contact your Epson Servicer. Note If the computer starts but you can’t see anything on the screen, see “Monitor Problems”...
Page 139 Reference diskette in drive A and turn on the computer. If it still does not boot, contact your Epson Servicer. 3. Did you enter the correct password? See “Password Problems” below.
Page 140: Restoring The Power Supply
9. If you installed a display adapter card (and did not connect it to the feature connector on the main system board), you must set jumper J10 to disable the built-in VGA adapter. Otherwise, you will not see any display on the screen. You may also need to change the setting of jumper J11.
Page 141: Password Problems
If you removed the computer’s cover, replace it now. (See Chapter 2 for instructions.) Then turn on the computer. If the power supply shuts off again, contact your Authorized Epson Servicer. Password Problems If you have any trouble using your password, try the following: 1.
Page 142: Accessing Your System
Accessing Your System If you have forgotten your current password, follow these steps to access your system: Turn off the computer. Follow the instructions under “Changing the Jumper Settings” in Chapter 2 to disable the password function by setting jumper J13 to position A. Turn on the computer.
Page 143: Keyboard Problems
Setup Guide. If you still have trouble with the keyboard, run the Keyboard diagnostic test described in Chapter 4. If the diagnostics indicate an error, contact your Authorized Epson Servicer. for instructions. Setup Guide Num Lock Troubleshooting 6-11...
Page 144: Monitor Problems
For monitor problems, check the following: 1. If there is no display on the screen, check that the monitor’s power switch is on and that its power light is lit. If the power light is on but you still do not see anything on the screen, check the brightness and contrast controls.
Page 145: Diskette Problems
7. If you installed a display adapter card (and did not connect it to the feature connector on the main system board), you must set jumper J10 to disable the built-in VGA adapter or you will not see anything on the screen. You may also need to change the setting of jumper J11.
Page 146 Check to see if you have inserted the right type of diskette. For example, are you trying to read a 1.44MB diskette in a 720KB diskette drive? See “Types of Diskette Drives” in Chapter 1 for more information. If your diskette is the right type for your drive, see if it is write-protected.
Page 147: Diskette Drive Problems
(See Chapter 2 of the Try running the Diskette drive diagnostic tests described in Chapter If the diagnostics program indicates an error, contact your Epson Servicer. connections to make sure you have for instructions.) Setup Guide Troubleshooting 6-15...
Page 148: Hard Disk Problems
5. If the diskette drive is making loud or unusual noises, do not attempt any further examination of it. Contact your Authorized Epson Servicer. Hard Disk Problems If you have a problem with a hard disk, it could be the result of improper installation, incomplete disk preparation, or corrupted data.
Page 149: Installing The Drive
installing the Drive If you have problems with a newly-installed drive, check the following: 1. If someone else installed the drive, consult that person about the problem. 2. If you installed the hard disk in your computer, did you carefully follow all the instructions in Chapter 3? Review the instructions, check all the cable connections, and check the jumper settings on your drive.
Page 150: Preparing The Drive
Preparing the Drive Before you can store data on a new hard disk (which has already been physically formatted), you must do the following to prepare it for use: 1. Run the SETUP program to define your hard disk as part of the computer’s configuration.
Page 151: Software Problems
You can try running the Hard disk drive diagnostic test described in Chapter 4. If the diagnostic program indicates an error, contact your Authorized Epson Servicer. Software Problems If you have trouble with an application program, try the following: 1.
Page 152: Printer Problems
If you entered an MS-DOS command that you want to stop, there are special key combinations you can use to cancel the command. These methods may also work in your application programs: 0 Press[purl P Hold down [ and press a P Hold down [cbll and press m.
Page 153 1. If your printer does not work at all, check that the printer has power and is properly connected to the computer. (Also, make sure your printer has paper in it.) See Chapter 1 of the Setup Guide or your printer manual for instructions.
Page 154: Option Card Problems
7. Try running the Parallel port diagnostic test if you have a parallel printer, or the Serial port test if you have a serial printer. You can also test a dot-matrix printer, if you have one. Chapter 4 describes these tests. Option Card Problems If you install an option card and it does not function properly, check the following:...
Page 155: Mouse Problems
Mouse Problems If you have trouble with your mouse or you see an auxiliary device error message, check the following: 1. Make sure the mouse cable is securely connected to the mouse port and not the keyboard port. See Chapter 1 of the Setup Guide for instructions.
Page 156 See Chapter 2 of the Setup Guide for instructions. 3. If you still have trouble with your SIMMs, write down any error messages that appear and contact your Authorized Epson Servicer. 6-24 Troubleshooting...
Page 157: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix A Specifications CPU and Memory 32-bit CPU System speed Memory 4SX/33: Intel i486SX, 33 MHz microprocessor; can be replaced with optional 487SX/33 or ODP486-33 OverDrive processor 4DX2/50: Intel i486DX, 50 MHz microprocessor 4DX2/66: Intel i486DX2,66 MHz microprocessor High, low, and automatic speeds available; high speed is CPU-dependent (33,50, or 66 MHz), low speed is simulated 8 MHz speed, automatic speed switches from...
Page 158: Controllers
SETUP of internal cache (built into the microprocessor); cache testing and address control selectable through SETUP Epson proprietary VirtualCache feature automatically creates a “virtual cache” buffer the size of maximumsystem memory On 4Dx2/50 and 4Dx2/66 systems, math...
Page 159: Interfaces
interfaces Monitor Parallel Serial Keyboard Mouse Option slots Speaker Alternate VGA VGA interface built into system board for analog or multifrequency VGA monitor; 15-pin, D-shell connector One standard 8-bit parallel, mono- or bi- directional interface built into main system boa& port assignment and I/O address selectable through SETUP;...
Page 160: Mass Storage
Mass Storage Diskette drives Hard disk drives Other devices Keyboard A-4 Specifications Three drives maximum (one vertical mount and two horizontal mounts) configurable using the following: 5.25-inch diskette drive, 1.2MB (high-density) storage capacity 3.5-inch diskette drive, 1.44MB (high-density) storage capacity 5.25-inch diskette drive, 360KB (double-density) storage capacity 3.5-inch diskette drive, 720KB...
Page 161: Physical Characteristics
Physical/Characteristics Width Depth Height Weight Power Supply type Input ranges Maximum outputs Frequency Option slot limits power Maximum current For each slot For all four slots 14.8 inches (370 mm) 16.5 inches (412 mm) 4.8 inches (120 mm) 16.7 lb (7.6 kg), without keyboard 145 Watt, fan-cooled, switch selectable voltage 90 to 132 VAC and 180 to 264 VAC...
Page 162: Environmental Requirements
Environmental Requirements 41° to 95°F Temperature (5° to 35°C) Humidity 20% to 80% (non- condensing) Altitude -300 to 9,900 ft (-100 to 3,000 m) Maximum 68°F wet bulb (20°C) Acoustical 37.4 db(A) noise -4° to 140°F (-20° to 60°C) 10% to 90% 10% to 95% -300 to 11,850 ft -300 to 39,600 ft...
Page 163: Power Source Requirements
Power Source Requirements 120 Volt power source requirements I AC Plug 240 Volt power source requirements Reference standards North America ANSI C73.11. 125V. 10A NEMA 5-15-P. IEC 83 Reference standards Europe CEE 7/7 240V. 10A to IEC 83 IEC 127 HD 21 BS 1362 240V.
Page 164: System Memory Map
System Memory Map FFFFFFFFh FFFFWIOh 201aMoohOr 001oooaJh System BIOS ROM shadow RAM: 64KB OODFOaX)h OOOE8000h VGA BIOS ROM shadow RAM: 32KB oalEoaloh CKlOC8OOOh VGA BIOS ROM shcdow RAM32KB’ ooocoooCnl mBmo3h oooAf.noal Conventional system memory: 640KB Only one of these address Mocks Is used to shadow the VGA BIOS ROM. The default starting address is 000C0000h;...
Page 165: Extended Vga Modes
Extended VGA Modes Mode* size 132x25 132x50 132x43 80x43 80x50 6A/70 800x600 1024 x 768 640 x 480 800 X 600 These modes require 512KB of video memory (mopped into VGA memory). NI = Non-interlaced I = Interlaced Color Refresh rate 68Hz 68 Hz 68 Hz...
Page 166 Glossary Access speed The length of time it takes for an information storage device, such as memory or a disk drive, to return a piece of data requested by another device. For example, your computer’s SIMMs return data requested by the microprocessor at an access speed of 70 ns (nanoseconds).
Page 167 Asynchronous A method of data transmission in which one machine sends data, one character at a time, to another machine at variable intervals that do not need to be synchronized to a timing device, such as a system clock. AUTOEXEC.BAT file The batch file your computer runs automatically whenever you load MS-DOS.
Page 168 Basic Input/Output System. Routines in ROM (Read Only Memory) that handle the transfer of information among various hardware components, and between the hardware and your operating system and other software. A binary digit (0 or 1). The smallest unit of information a computer can process and store.
Page 169 Color Graphics Adapter. A type of display adapter card that can generate up to 25 lines of text with 80 characters on each line, two-color graphics at 640 x 200 resolution, or fourcolor graphics at 320 x 200 resolution. Character Anything that can be printed in a single space on the page or the screen;...
Page 170 Command prompt The symbol or message that displays on the screen to tell you that the operating system is loaded and ready to receive instructions. The default MS-DOS command prompt displays the current drive and directory. If you are logged onto drive C, the command prompt may look like this: Configuration The particular setup of your computer’s internal and external...
Page 171 Central Processing Unit. The primary computer device that interprets instructions, performs the tasks you indicate, keeps track of stored data, and controls all input and output operations. See also Microprocessor. Cursor The highlighted marker or pointer that shows the screen position at which keystrokes will appear when typed or where the next mouse command will be executed.
Page 172 Device A piece of equipment that is part of a computer system and performs a specific task, such as a disk drive, a monitor, or a printer. Device driver A file containing instructions that allow your computer to recognize and communicate with a device. The device may be a prints, monitor, or other type of device.
Page 173 Diskette A flat piece of flexible plastic coated with magnetic material used to store the data written to it by the diskette drive. A diskette can be transferred from one computer to another. Display adapter card A circuit board that can be installed in one of the computer’s option slots to control the way a monitor displays text and graphics.
Page 174 Expanded memory Memory that specially-written MS-DOS programs can use when an expanded memory manager program maps that memory into an accessible area. See also Extended memory Memory above 1MB that is accessed by 386 or 486 microprocessors when they are operating in protected or virtual mode.
Page 175: Hard Disk
Format To prepare a new disk (or an old one you want to reuse) so that the data you store on it can be used by your operating system. Formatting divides a disk into tracks and sectors and creates addressable locations where your operating system can find your data.
Page 176 High-density A type of diskette format that allows you to store more data than on single- or double-density diskettes. A 5.25-inch, high-density diskette can store 1.2MB of data. A 3.5inch, high-density diskette can store l.44MB of data. Integrated Drive Electronics. A type of hard disk drive interface in which the controller is located on the drive, instead of on a controller card.
Page 177 Kilobyte (KB) A unit used to measure storage space in a computer‘s memory or on a disk. One kilobyte equals LIM EMS 4.0 Version 4.0 of the Lotus/Intel/Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification-a description of a capability your computer has for supporting programs that use expanded memory. See also Extended memory Main system board board...
Page 178 A unit used to measure storage space in a computer’s memory or on a disk. One megabyte equals 1024KB (kilobytes). See also Byte. Megahertz (MHz) A unit used to measure oscillation frequency, such as that of a computer’s internal clock. A megahertz is one million cycles per second.
Page 179 Modem MOdulator/DEModulator. A device that allows a computer to transfer data to and from another computer by transmitting signals over telephone lines. Monitor The hardware device that contains the video screen and displays images produced by your computer’s display adapter. Monochrome monitor A monitor that displays in only one color (such as green, white, or amber), as opposed to a color monitor which can display in...
Page 180 Multitasking The ability of a computer and an operating system to work on more than one command or task at a time. The tasks are actually not performed at the same time, but they are assigned priorities and rapidly processed by the computer in sequential order.
Page 181 Operating system A collection of programs that manage a computer’s operations, such as interpreting input, managing files, and reading and writing data to disk. The operating system (such as MS-DOS, OS/2 or UNIX) provides the foundation for the other programs you use and controls the usage of the hardware resources.
Page 182 Purify A method used to verify the accuracy of data transmissions by making the total of the number of l’s in a group of bits odd (odd parity), even (even parity), or none (no parity). (1) The area an operating system defines on a hard disk so you can use that area as though it were a physically separate device;...
Page 183 Power-on diagnostics Tests stored in a computer’s ROM that the computer runs to check its internal circuitry, peripheral device configuration, and operating status each time you turn it on or reset it. Processor speed see operating speed. Program A file containing coded instructions that tell the computer what to do and how to do it.
Page 184 Read/write head The physical device inside a disk or tape drive that reads data from and writes data to the magnetic surface of the disk or tape. Real-time clock A clock inside the computer that keeps track of the time and date, even when the computer is turned off, by using power from a backup battery.
Page 185 RS-232C A widely used, standard type of serial communication. You can connect an RS-232C device to either of the computer’s built-in RS-232C serial ports. Sector A small section of a disk track (typically 512 bytes long) that provides an address at which the computer can store and retrieve data.
Page 186 Subdirectory In a hierarchical disk directory structure, a group of files in a directory that is contained within another directory or the root directory. Switch An optional specifier added to an MS-DOS command that modifies the way the command works. Switches are typically preceded by a / (forward slash).
Page 187 1024 video card See Display adapter card. VirtualCache The Epson proprietary feature that automatically creates a “virtual cache” buffer the size of your installed system memory to speed up data access. See also Cache. Write To transfer data to a storage device (such as a disk) or an output device (such as a monitor or printer).
Page 188 Color monitor, 2-6 -7 Command, stopping, 1-21, 6-7,6-20 Configuration, computer, 2-25, 3-36, 6-7, 6-18 Configuration files, 2-25 Connection, Epson, 5-1 Connector, board, option card, see Option card connector board diskette drive, 3-25, 3-29, 3-33, 3-35 hard disk drive, 3-10, 3-12 -15,...
Page 189 Control codes, CTRL ALT *, 1-30 CTRL ALT +, 1-30 CTRL ALT -, 1-30 -31 CTRL ALT DEL, 1-22, 1-31 -32, 6-7 CTRL BREAK, 1-21, 6-7, 6-20 CTRL C, 1-21, 6-7, 6-20 SHIFT PRINTSCREEN, 6-21 Controller, diskette drive, 2-14, 2-19, 4-9, A-2 hard disk drive, 2-14, 2-19, 3-36, VGA, Intro-1 -2, A-2 Coprocessor, see Math coprocessor...
Page 190 Drives, see Diskette drive or Hard disk drive EDIT, 1-34 EDLIN, 1-34 Environmental requirements, A-6 EPROM, A-l Epson Connection, 5-1 Error messages, MS-DOS, 6-14 power-on diagnostics, 6-2 -5, 6-20, 6-23 system diagnostics, 4-6, 4-& -9 ESPEED program, 1-31 -33, A-1...
Page 191 Graphics, Intro-1 -3, 2-22 -23, 6-13 Graphics cards, see Video cards Grounding plate, metal, 3-7, 3-18 Grounding yourself, 2-5 Guiderail, metal, 3-20, 3-22, 3-24, 3-31 Guiderail, plastic, 3-7, 3-18 Half-height drive, A-4 Hard disk drive, accessing data on, 6-18 -19 backing up, 1-19 cable, 3-12 -13, 3-15 -16, 3-24, 3-26 -27, 3-29 -31, 3-33 -35...
Page 192 IDE drive, 5-1, 6-17, A-2 Identifying your system, 6-1 -2 Inserting diskettes, 1-14 -15, 6-13 Installing drives, 3-1 -36 Installing options, 2-1 -25 Interfaces, Intro-1 -2, A-3 Interlaced, A-9 -10 Internal cache, Intro-1, A-2 Internal clock speed, Intro-3 Internal components, locating, 2-3 ISA, Intro-1, A-3 Items detected list, 4-2 -4 Joy stick, 2-7...
Page 193 Main system board, option card connector board, 2-3, 2-19 OverDrive processor, 2-1, 2-21 specifications, A-1 -3 tests, 4-1, 4-7 -g, 6-3 Map, drive locations, 3-2 jumper locations, 2-3 main system board, 2-3 system memory, A-8 Mass storage, Intro-1, Intro-3, A-4 Master drive, 3-4 Math coprocessor, Intro-1, 2-1, 2-21, 4-1, 4-7, 4-9, A-2...
Page 194 Network card, Intro-2, 2-1 Network server mode, 1-24, 1-26 -28, 6-9; 6-11 Nondestructive surface analysis, 5-2 -3, 5-10 -11 Non-IDE hard disk drive, 3-36, 6-17 Non-interlaced, A-9 -10 Numeric coprocessor, see Math coprocessor Num lock mode, 1-20 -21, 6-11, A-3 Operating speed, see Processor speed Operating system, 1-3 -4, 1-16 -18,...
Page 195 Power supply, 2-3, 2-19 -20, 3-14, 3-27, 3-33, 6-5 -6, 6-8 -g, A-5 Power supply cables, 3-12, 3-14 -15, 3-24, 3-26 -30 Power supply connectors, 3-14 -15, 3-26 -30 Power supply specifications, A-5 Primary drive, 3-4 Primary port, 6-21 Printer, diagnostics, 4-1, 4-7, 4-9, 6-4, 6-22 error messages, 4-9, 6-4, 6-20 parallel interface, Intr-1, 6-20 -22,...
Page 196 SETUP program, cache, 6-4 clock, real-time, 6-3 configuration information, 2-21, 2-25, 3-36, 6-2 CPU chip, 2-21, 2-25 disk drives, 3-36, 6-15, 6-17 -18 interfaces, A-3 memory, 2-12, 2-14, 2-25, 6-24, option cards, 2-25, 6-22 OverDrive processor, 2-21, 2-25 parallel port, 6-21 password, 1-23 -28, 6-10 printer, 6-21 processor chip, 2-21, 2-25...
Page 197: Wingine Modes
VGA, alternate interface, Intro-3, 2-3, 2-14, 2-17, 2-22 -23, 6-8, 6-13, BIOS, 6-2, A-2, A-8 built-in port, Intro-1 -2, A-3 card, see Video cards controller, Intro-1 -2, A-2 device drivers, Intro-2 display adapter, Intro-3, 2& -7, 2-22 -23, 4-8, 6-8, 6-13 feature cable, 2-22 -23 feature connector, Intro-3, 23, 2-14, 2-17, 2-22 -23, 6-8, 6-13,...
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Chapter 1 Using Your Computer

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Chapter 3 Installing and Removing Drives

Chapter 4 Running System Diagnostics

Chapter 5 Starting the Program

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

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