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Page 4 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 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. Also, make sure the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
Page 6 Instructions Importantes de S&wit6 Lire completement les instructions qui suivent et les conserver pour references futures. Bien suivre tous les avertissements et les instructions indiques sur l’ordinateur. Debrancher l’ordinateur de toute sortie murale avant le nettoyage. Utiliser rm chiffon humide; ne jamais utiliser un nettoyeur liquide ou une bonbonne aerosol.
Page 7 11. Dans le cas oti on utilise un cordon de rallonge avec l’ordinateur, on doit s’assurer que la valeur totale d’amperes branches dans le cordon n’excede en aucun temps les amperes du cordon de rallonge. La quantite totale des appareils branches dans la prise murale ne doit jamais exceder 15 amperes.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
Contents Software ....... How to Use This Manual ..... . Where to Get Help Setting Up Your System Chapter I...
Page 9 Configuring Your System ..... . 3-7 Starting the Program ..... . 3-7 Setting the Date and Time .
Page 10 Chapter 5 Accessing Internal Components Special Precautions ......Removing the System Covers ....Removing the External Side Cover .
Page 11 Appendix A Troubleshooting Identifying Your System ..... . . A-1 Error Messages ......Power-on Diagnostic and Boot Errors .
Page 12 Glossary Index Epson America International Epson International Marketing Locations Distributors...
Page 13 ® The Epson PowerSpan system ideally suited for use as a network file server. It incorporates the latest EISA (Extended Industry Standard Architecture) technology in a convenient tower design. Its exceptional features and flexibility enable you to use the most advanced peripheral devices and software while maintaining full compatibility with ISA technology.
Page 14: Software
The built-in interfaces let you connect basic peripheral devices directly to the computer, leaving the expansion slots for optional devices such as a SCSI adapter and a networking card. You can also install a variety of other options, such as diskette drives, hard disk drives, a tape drive, or a SCSI subsystem.
Page 15: How To Use This Manual
How to Use This Manual This manual explains how to set up, configure, and operate your computer, as well as how to install optional equipment. It does not cover your operating system; see your operating system manual for instructions on installing and using it. Although you should be sure to follow the steps in Chapters 1, 2, and 3 to set up and configure your system, you do not need to read everything in this book.
Page 16: Where To Get Help
Where to Get Help 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 support services through the Epson Connection...
Page 17: Chapter I Setting Up Your System
Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System This chapter describes how to set up and start using your computer system for the first time. before you set up your system, be sure to read the “Important Safety Instructions” at the beginning of this manual. Preparing to Set Up Your System It is important to choose a safe, convenient location for your system that provides the following:...
Page 18: Installation Overview
If the power cord supplied with your system is not compatible with the AC wall outlet in your region, obtain a suitable power cord that meets the following criteria: The power cord must be rated for at least 125% of the current rating of the AC voltage system.
Page 19 The keys for the front panel door lock are taped to the inside of the door. Open the door to remove the keys. (It might be a little hard to open the door the first time.) Install any optional equipment you want to add to your computer, such as disk drives, memory modules, or EISA option cards.
Page 20: Setting The Voltage Selector Switch
Setting the Voltage Selector Switch Your system is powered by a 230 watt power supply. The power supply voltage is controlled by a voltage selector switch on the computer’s back panel that may be set to 115 VAC or VAC. The computer is shipped with the voltage selector switch set to 115 VAC.
Page 21: Installing Optional Equipment
Caution Before you turn on the power to your system, you must be sure the voltage selector switch is set to the appropriate setting for the electrical power source in your location or you will seriously damage your system. To change the voltage selector switch setting, insert the tip of a ball-point pen or a similar tool into the dimple on the switch.
Page 22: Connecting Peripheral Devices
If you plan to install any ISA cards that came with their own CFG files, you should install them after you have connected the necessary peripheral devices and run the computer’s EISA Configuration utility. This allows you to add the CFG file information to your configuration so the program can give you the card’s correct jumper and switch settings.
Page 23 Before connecting the peripheral devices, make sure the power buttons or switches on the computer and all peripheral devices are turned off. Then follow these steps to connect the peripheral devices: If necessary, insert the mouse cable connector into the mouse port on the back panel.
Page 24: Turning On The System
Turning On the System Read the following safety rules to avoid damaging the computer or injuring yourself: Do not connect any power or peripheral device cables when the computer’s power is on. Never turn on the computer while a protective card is in a 5.25-inch diskette drive.
Page 25 Follow these steps to turn on the system: 1. Make sure all peripheral devices, such as the mouse, keyboard, and monitor, have been connected. 2. Turn on the monitor and any other peripheral devices. 3. Turn on your system by pressing the power button on the front panel.
Page 26: Configuring Your System
Configuring Your System There are two programs you can use to configure your computer: the SETUP program and the EISA Configuration utility. Which one you use depends on the option cards you may have installed in your computer. You should use the SETUP program to configure your computer in the following situations: CL You did not install any option cards or installed only ISA option cards that did not come with configuration (CFG)
Page 27: Equipment Log
Equipment Log Use this space to record information about your system. You should refer to this section if you call for assistance. Computer serial number: Purchase location: date: Monitor serial number: Printer serial number: Other device serial number: Other device serial number: Other device serial number: Other device serial number: Option cards installed:...
Page 28 IDE drives installed: Bay 1: Bay 2: SCSI drives installed: Bay 1: Bay 2: Bay 3: Bay 4: Bay 5: Bay 6: Other drives installed (diskette, tape, CD-ROM, etc.): Bay 1: Bay 2: Bay 3: Operating system version number: Operating system serial number: Software program 1-12 Setting Up Your System...
Page 29: Running The Setup Program
Chapter 2 Running the SETUP Program The SETUP program allows you to configure your computer and set many different system options. You should use SETUP to configure your computer in the following situations: Cl You did not install any option cards or installed only ISA option cards that did not come with configuration (CFG) files Q You do not have a diskette drive or have disabled your diskette drive.
Page 30: Starting The Program
Starting the Program Follow these steps to run SETUP: 1. Turn on the computer or press the reset button. You see the memory test countdown and then the power-on diagnostic test countdown. You may also see this prompt: Press Spacebar to Abort If you want to skip the memory test to shorten the time it takes to enter SETUP, press the spacebar.
Page 31: Selecting Options
To continue without running SETUP, press the spacebar. To run SETUP, press [. If the power-on diagnostic tests find a serious error, you hear a beep code indicating the error and the system halts. See Appendix A for a list of the error beep codes and suggested solutions to the problem.
Page 32: Selecting Settings
nor& to scroll through the available settings. If the settings are numeric values, press a to select higher values and m to select lower values. To set default values or exit SETUP (with or without saving your settings), press [. You see a display listing the keys you can press to perform these functions.
Page 33 SETUP program options (continued) Settings Onboard Enabled * Disabled O P P Y Diskette A 5.25”. 360 KB 5.25” 1.2 MB Diskette B 3.5”, 720 KB 3.5”: 1.44 MB (A*) 3.5”, 2.88 MB Not Installed (B*) Onboard IDE Enabled Disabled * Hard Drive 1 Type nn Hard Drive 2...
Page 34 SETUP program options (continued) Option Video Type 640x480 Mode Refresh Rate (3) 800x600 Mode Refresh Rate 1024x768 Mode Refresh Rate Video Font OnBoard Video Controller Offboard VGA/EGA Adapter Installed Running the SETUP Program Description Settings Select the type of adapter you VGA/EGA * installed;...
Page 35 SETUP program options (continued) Option Settings Keyboard installed Not Installed * NumLock on at boot Password Not installed * Installed POST Memory Enabled * Test Prompt Disabled POST Setup Enabled * Prompt Disabled Description Set to Installed to allow your computer to operate with a keyboard;...
Page 36 Option Boot Device Select Base Memory Extended Memory Base Memory Above 512K Speaker Onboard Mouse Running the SETUP Description Settings Select the device(s) from which Floppy or Hard Drive you want to be able to boot your system; setting is ignored if the Hard Drive Only diskette drive is controlled by controller on an option card...
Page 37 SETUP program options (continued) Option Settings Parallel Port Address 378H: Compatible/lRQ7* Address 278H: Compatible/lRQ5 Address 378H: Bi-directional/lRQ7 Address 278H: Bi-directional/lRQ5 Disabled Serial Port 1 (5) Address 3F8H/IRQ4* Address 2F8H/IRQ3 Address 3E8H/IRQ10 Disabled Serial Port 2 (5) Address 2F8H/IRQ3* Address 3E8H/IRQ10 Address 2E8H/IRQ11 Disabled Console...
Page 38 SETUP program options (continued) Option I/O Recovery Time Concurrent Refresh 2-10 Running the SETUP Description Settings Select Fast to set the computer’s Fast * Slow processor to operate at its maximum speed; select Slow to set the processor to operate at a simulated 8 MHz speed to accommodate old application programs that may require it;...
Page 39 SETUP program options (continued) Option Settings Onboard To EOOOOH* Video BIOS To COOOOH Mapping Shadow Disabled C0000 to C7FFF Enabled C8000 to CFFFF E0000 to E7FFF Scan FLASH Enabled User Area Disabled * Default setting 1 If you will boot your system from a SCSI hard disk drive, you must disable the built-in IDE controller and set both hard disk drive types to Not Installed.
Page 40: Hard Disk Drive Types
Hard Disk Drive Types The following table lists the types of hard disk drives you can use in your computer. Check this table and the manual that came with your hard disk to find the correct type for the hard disk drive(s) installed in your computer.
Page 41 Hard disk drive types (con timed) 2-13 Running the SETUP Program...
Page 42: Exiting Setup
Hard disk drive types (continued) 48,49 Exiting SETUP To exit the SETUP program, press m at any of the SETUP pages and follow the instructions on the screen to do any of the following: Ci To continue running SETUP, press [ again. CI To load default settings for all the SETUP options, press [;...
Page 43: Running The Eisa Configuration Utility
Chapter 3 Running the EISA Configuration Utility The EISA Configuration utility, provided with your system on the Reference diskette, allows you to configure your computer when you have installed the following option cards: Q EISA option cards ISA option cards that came with configuration (CFG) files. Use the program to do the following: Learn about the configuration process Set the date and time...
Page 44 You need to run the EISA Configuration utility to configure your system with your EISA option cards installed before you use your computer. You may need to run it again later if you add or remove options, such as memory, disk drives, or option cards.
Page 45: How To Use This Chapter
How to Use This Chapter This chapter is divided into the following four sections: LI The Configuration Process describes the various aspects of configuring your computer with the EISA Configuration utility. It also tells you how to use the keyboard or a mouse with the program and how to use on-line help.
Page 46: The Configuration Process
The Configuration Process This section describes the following configuration operations: 0 Using the configuration files CI Using the keyboard or a mouse with the program Cl Using on-line help. Using Configuration Files Configuration (or CFG) files provide information to the system about a cards functions and resource requirements so your computer can allocate its resources efficiently.
Page 47: Using The Keyboard
Using the Keyboard If you use a keyboard when you run the EISA Configuration utility, refer to the table below for a description of the keys you can use to move the cursor and select items. If you’ll be using a mouse with the program, see “Using a Mouse”...
Page 48: Using On-Line Help
To select most options, place the cursor on the option, click once to highlight it, and again to select it. When you see ? or 4 on the side of a screen, you can scroll the text. Place the cursor on the arrow indicating the scroll direction and hold down the mouse button.
Page 49: Configuring Your System
Configuring Your System Follow the instructions in this section and on your screen to configure your computer using the EISA Configuration utility. You configure your system in the following order: 0 Set the date and time Ct Add or remove boards; when you add an option card, select this option to copy the necessary configuration files Ct View or edit the details of your configuration;...
Page 50: Setting The Date And Time
3. Press IEnter You see the Main Menu: Main Menu Learn about configuring your computer Configure computer Set date Set time Access System Utilities Maintain system configuration diskette Exit from this utility 4. For an overview of the configuration process, highlight Learn about configuring your computer and press [Enter.
Page 51: Performing The Configuration Steps
Follow these steps to set the date and time: 1. At the Main Menu, select Set date. You see a prompt such as the following: Date 12-12-1993 (mm-dd-yyyy) 2. The current setting for Date is highlighted. Correct it as necessary. You can use the arrow keys to move the cursor and overtype the date.
Page 52 Note If you installed EISA option cards in your system, the program first asks you to insert a diskette containing a CFG file for the EISA card. Remove the Reference diskette, insert the appropriate configuration diskette, and press [Enter. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation and then go to the next step.
Page 53: Adding Or Removing A Board
Adding or Removing a Board Select Step add or remove an option card. The program displays a list of the computer’s slots with a description of any cards that it detects. The computer automatically detects EISA cards, but you must add the necessary ISA card information. Follow the instructions on the screen to add, move, or remove an option card.
Page 54 If you add any EISA option cards to your system, various configuration options for the card(s) appear on the screen following the system board options. See your EISA option card documentation for information about configuring your card(s). The table below describes the settings available for each of the system board options.
Page 55 System board options (continued) Settings Option Cache Control Cache Enabled- Write Through Mode Cache Enabled- Write Back Mode Cache Disabled* Onboard Enable* Disable Floppy Controller Diskette A 3.5 inch 1.44 MB drive* 3.5 inch 720 KB drive 3.5 inch 2.88 MB drive 5.25 inch 1.2 MB drive 5.25 inch 360 KB drive Diskette A Disabled...
Page 56 System board options (continued) Hard Drive 1 Hard Drive 2 Parallel Port Serial Port 1 Serial Port 2 COM1 Redirection 3-14 Running the EISA Configuration Utility Settings Drive Type nn Hard Drive n Disabled* Base Address 378h - Compatible* Base Address 378h - Bi-directional Base Address 278h - Compatible...
Page 57 System board options (continued) Option Settings COM2 Disabled Redirection 1200 Baud 2400 Baud 9600 Baud Video Type VGA/EGA CGA - 80 columns CGA - 40 columns Not Installed Offboard No - Enable VGA/EGA Onboard Video Video Adapter Controller via Jumper* Yes - Disable Onboard Video Controller via Jumper...
Page 58 System board options (continued) Option Onboard Video BIOS Mapping 640 x 480 Mode Refresh Rate (4) 800x600 Mode Refresh Rate 1024 x 768 Mode Refresh Rate Shadow C0000h-C7FFFh C8000h-CFFFFh E0000h-E7FFFh Keyboard Control 3-16 Running the EISA Configuration Utility Settings To E0000H To C0000H Disabled 60 Hz*...
Page 59 System board options ( Continued) Option Settings Enabled* Onboard Disabled Mouse Control Speaker Enabled* Control Disabled FAST* CPU Speed SLOW NumLock Boot ON at Boot OFF at Boot* State I/O Recovery Standard Time Enhanced* Posted I/O Enabled * Writes Disabled Description Set to Enabled if you have connected a mouse to the...
Page 60 System board options (continued) Option Concurrent Refresh Scan FLASH User Area POST Memory Test Prompt BIOS Setup Control the EISA Configuration Utility 3-18 Running Settings Enabled* Disabled Enabled Disabled* Enabled * Disabled Enabled - Prompt for setup entry * Enabled - Suppress setup prompt Setup Disabled Description...
Page 61 System board options (continued) Settings Option Boot Device Boot from floppy or hard drive* Control Boot from hard drive ONLY Reserved (settings vary) System Resources * Default setting If you will boot your system from a SCSI hard disk drive, you must disable the built-in IDE controller and set both hard disk drive types to Disabled.
Page 62 The options described in the table below appear on the View or edit details screen only if you are running the EISA Configuration utility in Advanced mode. See “Using Special Modes” on page 3-27 for more information. Advanced mode system board options Option Video Font Size Extended...
Page 63 Hard disk drive fypes The following table lists the types of hard disk drives you can use in your computer. Check this table and the manual that came with your hard disk to find the correct type for the hard disk drive(s) installed in your computer.
Page 64 Hard disk drive types (continued) 3-22 Running the EISA Configuration Utility...
Page 65: Using Advanced Configuration Options
Hard disk drive types (con timed) Using Advanced Configuration Options To perform advanced configuration operations, press [nl at the View or edit details screen. You see the Advanced menu:. Lock/unlock boards View additional system information menu Set verification mode menu Maintain SCI files menu Running the EISA Configuration Utility 3-23...
Page 66: Advanced Options
The table below describes the operations you can select from the Advanced menu and its submenus. Advanced configuration Advanced menu option Lock/unlock boards View additional system information menu Set verification mode menu Maintain SCI files menu 3-24 Running the EISA Configuration Utility options Submenu Description...
Page 67: Using Alternate Configuration Files
RAM. If you run the EISA Configuration utility on a non-target computer (an IBM AT compatible computer or another Epson EISA computer), you can create a file for the target computer. Then you can transport the alternate SCI file to the target computer, load it, and save it in that computer’s CMOS RAM.
Page 68: Loading An Alternate Sci File
The program asks you to name the alternate SCI file you create. Do not name the file SYSTEM.SCI; this is the name of your current configuration file. Use the third method only when you are running the configuration program on a non-target computer. This method protects you from accidentally saving the configuration you create in that computer’s CMOS RAM.
Page 69: Using Special Modes
Using Special Modes You can run the EISA Configuration utility in various special modes, including non-target modeling mode, by starting the program with one of the two commands described in this section. You can also use these commands to run the utility from a hard disk that runs MS-DOS if you copy the necessary files to the disk first.
Page 70: Sd Command Parameters
The table below describes the parameters you can use to modify the way the program runs on your computer. Note To run the EISA Configuration utility in non-target modeling mode, add the /N parameter to the command line. Modeling mode only affects the way the configuration utility operates;...
Page 71: Using The Cf Command
SD command parameters (continued) Parameter Using the CF Command If you want to run the EISA Configuration utility from your hard disk, first follow the instructions under “Copying the Configuration Files to a Hard Disk” on page 3-31. Then follow these steps to use the CF command: 1.
Page 72: Cf Command Parameters
2. Then type the following and press ( to start the program: C F [ p a r a m e t e r s ] The table below describes the parameters you can use to modify the way the utility runs on your computer. CF command parameters Parameter the EISA Configuration Utility...
Page 73 CF command parameters (continued) Parameter the Configuration Files to a Copying To run the EISA Configuration utility from your hard disk, you must be running MS-DOS from that disk. To copy all the configuration files from the Reference diskette to the hard disk, insert the diskette in drive A, type the following command, and press [Enter: A:*.* COPY...
Page 74: Using Your Computer
Chapter 4 Using Your Computer This chapter describes the following operations: Q Locking the computer’s cover c3 Locking the front panel door D Disabling the keyboard and mouse Cl Using the password features Ll Locking the keyboard 0 Changing the processor speed Q Controlling the speaker a Controlling the cache tl Using the security features...
Page 75: Locking The Front Panel Door
You can also secure the computer to your work area by inserting a cable lock through the lock block and then through a secure anchor. To lock the cover, insert a padlock or cable lock through the hole in the lock block. To unlock the cover, remove the padlock or cable lock.
Page 76 Your computer comes with two keys that you can use to lock the front panel door. The keys are taped to the inside of the door. Open the front panel door and remove the keys from the bag. To unlock the front panel door, align the key with the notch in the lock and insert the key, as shown below.
Page 77: Disabling The Keyboard And Mouse
Disabling the Keyboard and Mouse You can disable the operation of your computer’s keyboard and mouse to prevent unauthorized users from executing any keyboard or mouse commands. To do this, press the Keyboard/Mouse Lock button on the front panel, as shown below.
Page 78: Using The Password Features
Using the Password Features You can set three types of passwords to provide security for your computer: Ll Power-on password Ci Network password Q Keyboard password. The power-on password prevents unauthorized users from using your system by requiring you to enter the correct password every time you turn on or reset the computer.
Page 79: Setting Passwords
Setting Passwords There are two ways to set a power-on password: tl Using the SETUP program Cl Using the EISA System Utilities. To set a power-on password in SETUP, follow the instructions in Chapter 2 for starting and running the program. Select the Password option on the second page of SETUP options and follow the instructions on the screen to set a password.
Page 80 setting a power-On password To set a power-on password, follow these steps: 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.
Page 81: Entering Passwords
Setting a keyboard password Once you set a power-on password, it automatically becomes your keyboard password as well. If you want to use a different password for the keyboard, you can set one with the Set Keyboard Password option. This password takes effect only temporarily, however;...
Page 82: Changing Or Deleting Passwords
Follow these steps to enter a power-on password: 1. When you turn on your computer, press the reset button, or press Ictrl) IX) (Delete], you see the following prompt: Enter 2. Type your password and press [. The screen does not display what you type.
Page 83 There are several methods you can use to change or delete a keyboard password. See the appropriate section(s) below to change or delete your password(s). Changing or deleting a power-on password To change or delete a power-on password, follow these steps: Enter 2.
Page 84 deleting Changing or If your keyboard password is the same as your power-on password, follow the steps in the section above to change or delete it. Then reboot your system. If your keyboard password is different from your power-on password, you can make both passwords the same by turning off or resetting your computer.
Page 85: Locking The Keyboard
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 4-8.
Page 86: Changing The Processor Speed
When you are ready to use your computer again, type your keyboard password and press IEnter You see the Password Utility Menu. If you enter an incorrect password, the prompt remains on the screen. Try entering it again; you can try as many times as you want.
Page 87: Entering Keyboard Commands
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 Ictrl]m2 You must use the 1 or 2 key located on the numeric keypad. When you set the speed to low, you hear a low tone from the computer’s speaker;...
Page 88: Using The Eisa System Utilities
Using the EISA System Utilities You can temporarily change the processor speed using the EISA System Utilities. This method is convenient if your application program does not recognize the [F] [An] key commands to change the processor speed. Follow these steps: 1.
Page 89: Controlling The Speaker
Controlling the Speaker You can enable or disable the computer’s speaker using the following three programs: CI SETUP CI EISA Configuration utility Cl EISA System Utilities. Both the SETUP program and the EISA Configuration utility allow you to define the default setting for the speaker. Follow the instructions in Chapters 2 and 3.
Page 90: Controlling The Cache
4. Select Speaker confirming the new setting. 5. Press [EnterJ to return to the System Utilities Menu. Then follow the instructions on the screen to exit the EISA Configuration utility. The setting you define will remain in effect until you turn off or reset the computer, or until you change it to a different setting.
Page 91 If you want to change the default setting temporarily, use the EISA System Utilities, as described below. Then, whenever you turn off or reset the computer, the setting returns to the default setting you selected in the SETUP program or the EISA Configuration utility.
Page 92: Using The Security Features
Using the Security Features Your computer comes with several security features that allow you to prevent access to the computer hardware and software. You may want to use one or more of the following features to ensure that your system operates securely: D Set passwords.
Page 93: Using Special Configurations
You might want to use several of these features together, depending on the level of security you need for your computer. For example, if you rarely plan to leave the computer unattended, you may use only the Keyboard/Mouse Lock button. However, if you plan to operate the computer in a remote location, you may want to set the main system board jumpers and lock the cover and front panel door.
Page 94: Operating Your Computer From A Remote Location
0 If you plan to remove your diskette drive and you have installed EISA option cards, you must run the EISA Configuration utility before you remove the drive because the utility is contained on the Reference diskette. If you want to leave a diskette drive installed, you can secure it by setting a jumper to prevent diskette writes, disabling the controller using the SETUP program, and locking the front panel door that covers the drive.
Page 95: Accessing Internal Components
Chapter 5 Accessing Internal Components To access your computer’s internal components, you need to remove two system covers. If you are going to install an externally accessible device in the external drive bays, you also need to remove the computer’s front panel. This chapter describes how to remove and replace these items.
Page 96: Removing The System Covers
Cl If you are not properly grounded, you could conduct static electricity and damage your equipment. Be sure to ground yourself by touching the inside of the computer’s back panel before you touch any of the internal components. Refrain from shifting your feet once you have grounded yourself-it is easy to pick up static electricity from carpeting.
Page 97: Removing The External Side Cover
Removing the External Side Cover Follow these steps to remove the external side cover: 1. If you installed a padlock or a cable lock to lock the side cover onto your computer, remove the lock now. 2. The left side of the computer is a cover secured by two screws at the rear of the system, as shown below.
Page 98: Removing The Internal Main System Board Cover
Removing the Internal Main System Board Cover Once you remove the system’s external side cover, you see a metal cover protecting the main system board. You need to remove this cover to access the main system board and to perform such tasks as: Cl Installing or removing option cards LI Changing jumper settings Cl Installing or removing memory modules...
Page 99: Replacing The System Covers
2. Place your thumb in the hole and slide the cover toward the front of the computer until it disengages from the locking tabs. 3. Tilt the top of the cover toward you and lift it up and out of the computer.
Page 100 2. Slide the cover toward the back of the system so that the tabs at the top and back edge of the cover engage in the notches in the computer case, as shown below. 3. Attach the cover to the computer with the six screws you removed earlier.
Page 101: Replacing The External Side Cover
Replacing the External Side Cover Follow these steps to replace the external side cover: 1. Position the cover over the computer case so that the edge with the handle protrudes about an inch beyond the back of the computer. Align the tabs at the top and bottom of the cover with the notches in the computer case, as shown below.
Page 102: Removing The Front Panel
Removing the Front Panel The upper front panel consists of an inner panel and a door. If you need to install or remove any devices in the external drive bays, you must remove the front panel. Follow these steps: 1. If you locked the front panel door, follow the steps in Chapter 4 to unlock it.
Page 103: Replacing The Front Panel
Replacing the Front Panel Follow these steps to replace the computer’s front panel: 1. Position the front panel so that the four small square tabs on the left side of the inner panel align with the square holes in the left side of the computer case. 2.
Page 104: Installing And Removing Options
Chapter 6 Installing and Removing Options This chapter explains how to install and remove the following components: CI CPU card D Option cards Q Memory modules. You’ll also find instructions for changing the main system board jumper settings and for using the VGA feature connector. Before you perform any of the steps in this chapter, follow the instructions in Chapter 5 to remove the computer’s side cover and the main system board cover.
Page 105: Main System Board Map
Main System Board Map As you follow the instructions in this chapter and in Chapter 7, use the illustration below to locate the necessary components on your main system board. Installing and Removing Options...
Page 106: Removing The Cpu Card
Removing the CPU Card The CPU card contains your system’s microprocessor and cache memory. The card plugs into a proprietary slot on your main system board. You may wish to upgrade your card by replacing it with a new card containing a Pentium (or other future) microprocessor or by replacing the CPU chip with an Intel P24T OverDrive processor.
Page 107: Installing The Cpu Card
2. Continue sliding the bracket forward a couple of inches until it stops; then pull the slotted end toward you and to the left until the narrow tip of the bracket comes out of its hole. Set it aside. 3. Carefully pull the CPU card straight out of its connectors on the main system board.
Page 108 2. To replace the CPU card retaining bracket, position it so its narrow tip faces the front of the computer and the slotted end points to the rear. Also make sure the side with three protruding tabs faces out, as shown below. holes Insert the narrow end of the bracket into its hole (as shown above) until it stops.
Page 109: Installing An Option Card
Installing an Option Card This section explains how to install an option card in one of your computer’s eight EISA bus master expansion slots. It usually does not matter which slot an option card occupies as long as the card fits in the slot. For example, if you have an 8-bit card with an additional tab along the bottom, it will not fit in any of the option slots in your computer.
Page 110 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 its components or the gold connectors. If you need to set it down before you install it, place it gently on top of its original packing material with the component side facing up.
Page 111: Removing An Option Card
Once the connectors reach the slot, push the card in firmly (but carefully) to insert it completely. 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 112: Using The Vga Feature Connector
Using the VGA Feature Connector The VESA compliant VGA feature connector on your computer’s main system board allows you to connect an optional, high-resolution graphics adapter card interface cable. If you want to attach a graphics adapter card cable to the VGA feature connector, follow these steps: 1.
Page 113: Memory Modules
Memory Modules Your computer comes with 8MB of memory installed on two, 4MB memory modules on the main system board. By installing additional memory modules, called SIMMs (single inline memory modules), you can increase the amount of memory in your computer to 128MB. There are four SIMM sockets organized in two banks on the main system board.
Page 114: Installing Memory Modules
The table below lists some sample memory configurations. Sample SIMM configurations 32 MB 3 2 M B Once you have determined where to add SIMMs, follow the instructions below to install them. Installing Memory Modules Refer to the illustration on page 6-2 to locate the SIMM sockets on the main system board.
Page 115 2. Push the SIMM into the socket until it is seated firmly. Then tilt it down until it is 90 degrees relative to the main system board and clicks into place, as shown below. If the SIMM does not go in smoothly, do not force it; gently pull the retaining clips outward, remove the SIMM by its top edge, and start again.
Page 116: Removing Memory Modules
5. The next time you turn on your computer, run the SETUP program or the EISA Configuration utility to enable the computer to recognize the additional memory. For more information, see Chapters 2 and 3. Removing Memory Modules If you need to remove memory modules from your computer, follow the steps below.
Page 117: Setting Main System Board Jumpers
C a u t i o n Apply only enough pressure on the retaining clips to release the SIMM; too much pressure can break the plastic retaining clips or damage the socket. 2. Remove the SIMM from the computer and store it in an anti-static package.
Page 118 tl Set the SIMM sockets to accept standard or high capacity SIMMS Li Write-protect the configuration information in the FLASH memory Ll Alter the starting video controller base address. If you need to change any jumper settings, follow the instructions in this section. The table below lists settings and their functions.
Page 119 Main system board jumper settings (continued) Jumper number Description E0390 SIMM Bank 0 E0391 E0392 SIMM Bank 1 FLASH memory E0721 write protection E0722 Video controller base address Default setting Refer to the illustration on page 6-2 to locate the jumpers on the main system board.
Page 120: Installing And Removing Disk Drives
Chapter 7 Installing and Removing Disk Drives The instructions in this chapter describe how to install and remove optional drives in your computer. You can use these instructions to install a variety of devices, including diskette drives, hard disk drives, SCSI drives, tape drives, and CD-ROM drives.
Page 121: Using The Correct Drive Bay
Using the Correct Drive Bay Your computer contains nine bays that allow you to install various drive types in the following configurations: Three externally-accessible bays for mounting half-height 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch drives that use removable media. The system comes with a 3.5-inch diskette drive installed in the top external bay.
Page 122: Installing A Drive In An External Bay
If you are installing a hard disk, it is best to install it in an internal drive bay. This reserves the external bays for any externally-accessible drives you may want to add later. Note Installing a hard disk drive in an externally-accessible bay is not recommended because the drive can generate excess electromagnetic interference.
Page 123 3. Using two screws and a grounding clip, attach a plastic slide rail to each side of the drive. Position each slide rail so its narrow end is at the front of the drive with its tab facing outward, as shown below. Then install a grounding clip under each of the two screws nearest the front of the drive.
Page 124 6. Hold the drive in front of the system and connect the power cable to the drive. Position the cable connector so that its holes fit over all the pins in the drive and then push in the connector. 7. While holding the drive in front of the system, connect the appropriate ribbon cable to the drive, as described below.
Page 125 8. Position the drive so that the plastic slide rails on each side fit between the guide rails inside the drive bay, as shown below. Then push the drive into the bay until the slide rails lock in place. slide rail Installing and Removing Disk Drives...
Page 126 9. If you installed a device that uses removable media, such as a diskette drive, you need to remove the appropriate slot cover from the computer’s front panel. Remove the two screws that secure the slot cover to the inside of the front panel, as shown below.
Page 127: Removing A Drive From An External Bay
Removing a Drive from an External Bay Follow these steps to remove a drive from an external bay: 1. If you have not already done so, remove the front panel from the system as described in Chapter 5. 2. Notice the tabs on the end of the slide rails attached to each side of the drive.
Page 128: Installing And Removing An Ide Hard Disk Drive
4. If necessary, remove the slide rails and grounding clips from the drive. Set them and the screws aside for safekeeping. 5. Replace the front panel slot cover, if necessary. 6. Replace the front panel as described in Chapter 5. Note Once you have reassembled the computer, you need to run the SETUP program or the EISA Configuration utility to...
Page 129: Removing The Ide Drive Bay Assembly
Removing the IDE Drive Bay Assembly Follow these steps to remove the IDE drive bay assembly: 1. Remove any cables that are connected to any drives already installed in the IDE drive bay assembly. 2. While supporting the IDE drive bay assembly, remove the screw that attaches it to the computer case at the top of the bay, as shown below.
Page 130: Installing An Ide Drive
Installing an IDE Drive If you are installing a half-height IDE hard disk drive, you can install it in either the top or bottom bay. If you are installing a full-height IDE drive, you must first remove any half-height drives from the drive bay assembly so the full-height drive can use both bays.
Page 131: Removing An Ide Drive
Caution If you are installing a second drive in the drive bay assembly, be careful not to scrape or damage the components on the installed drive. 3. If you need to install a second IDE hard disk drive, repeat step 2. 4.
Page 132: Replacing The Ide Drive Bay Assembly
2. Remove the drive from the bay and place it on an anti-static surface. 3. If you are removing one IDE drive but leaving another in the system, you need to change the jumper settings on the remaining drive. See the documentation that came with your drive for instructions on changing the jumpers.
Page 133: Connecting The Ide Ribbon And Power Cables
3. Lift up the front end of the assembly and attach it to the top of the computer case with the screw you removed earlier. 4. Connect the ribbon and power cables as described in the next section. Connecting the IDE Ribbon and Power Cables The IDE ribbon cable includes three connectors: P1, P2, and P3.
Page 134 If your system did not come with an IDE drive already installed, the ribbon cable came in the box with your computer and you must first connect it to the computer’s main system board. Follow the steps below beginning with step 1. 1.
Page 135 3. Connect P3 of the IDE ribbon cable to the drive in the top half of the drive bay assembly. Connect P2 of the IDE ribbon cable to the drive in the lower half of the drive bay assembly. (If you installed only one drive, connect P3 of the IDE ribbon cable to the drive.) Align the tab on the connector with the notch in the drive’s socket.
Page 136 4. Connect power cable P7 to the power socket of the drive in the top half of the drive bay assembly. Connect power cable P6 to the drive in the lower half of the drive bay assembly. (If you installed only one drive, connect either P6 or P7; it does not matter which one.) Be sure to position the connector so that its notched corners line up with the notched corners of the socket on the drive.
Page 137: Installing A Scsi Drive
Installing a SCSI Drive Your computer supports a variety of single-ended SCSI devices. If you plan to install one to four SCSI drives, use only the SCSI (lower) internal bays. If you plan to install more than four, you can install the fifth and sixth drives in the upper internal bays or in the external drive bays, if the drives use removable media.
Page 138 Follow the steps below to install the SCSI drive(s) in your computer. If your system came with a SCSI hard disk drive installed, you will not need to install a SCSI adapter or the LED cable, so begin with step 4. Otherwise, begin with step 1. 1.
Page 139 5. Record the drive’s model, serial, and SCSI ID number in the “Equipment Log” on page 1-11. 6. Follow the instructions in the SCSI drive’s documentation to set any jumpers or switches on the drive and to install or remove the terminating resistors. Note Do not remove terminating resistors from the SCSI device you install at the end of the ribbon cable.
Page 140 8. Position the drive in the bay so the components face down and the ribbon and power sockets face outward. Align each plastic slide rail with the guide rails inside the bay you plan to use; then slide the drive into the bay until the slide rails lock in place, as shown below.
Page 141: Installing The Scsi Ribbon And Power Cables
To install a fifth or sixth SCSI drive in the upper external bays, follow the instructions on page 7-3. Then return to this page for instructions on connecting the SCSI ribbon and power cables to your drive(s). Installing the SCSI Ribbon and Power Cables This section explains how to connect SCSI ribbon and power cables to your SCSI drive(s).
Page 142 If your system came with a SCSI adapter and a SCSI drive, this cable is already connected inside your computer. If your computer did not come with a SCSI subsystem, this cable came in the box with your computer. Follow the steps below to connect the SCSI ribbon cable to your adapter and drives.
Page 143 Choose a connector for each SCSI drive you have installed. Align the tab on the connector with the notch in the drive socket. Make sure the holes fit over all the pins, and then push in the connector. If you are installing up to four SCSI drives, be sure to use P7 for the last drive on the bus.
Page 144: Removing A Scsi Drive
Installing the SCSI power cables Follow these steps to connect power cables to your SCSI drive(s): 1. You can use P8, P9, Pl 0, or P11 to provide power to any drives you have installed in the lower internal drive bays. Position the power cable connector so that its notched corners line up with the notched corners of the power socket on the drive.
Page 145 NOTE If you removed the last device from your SCSI bus, be sure to reconnect ribbon cable connector P7 to the SCSI device that will now be the last device on the SCSI bus. 2. Disconnect the power cable from the power socket on the drive.
Page 146 4. If necessary, remove the four screws, two grounding clips, and two slide rails from the drive and save them. 5. Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each drive you need to remove. Also check your SCSI drive documentation for any other steps you may need to perform.
Page 147: Appendix A Troubleshooting
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 the Epson Connection. identifying Your System When you call for assistance, be ready to provide the serial number of your computer and its current configuration.
Page 148: Error Messages
2. When you see the operating system command prompt, enter the appropriate command to display the version number of your operating system. (For example if you are using MS-DOS, type then obtain the version numbers of any application programs you are using. Error Messages Your computer’s built-in memory (ROM) contains a series of diagnostic programs, called power-on diagnostics.
Page 149: Power-On Diagnostic And Boot Errors
Power-on Diagnostic and Boot Errors When the power-on diagnostic tests detect an error, the computer displays a message on the screen (as described below) and the speaker beeps twice. If the error occurs before the computer initializes the video display, the speaker sounds a series of beeps (described in the next section).
Page 150 Power-on diagnostic and boot error messages (continued) A - 4 Troubleshooting First 64KB RAM chip or First 64KB RAM chip or First 64KB RAM chip or Contact your dealer Contact your dealer Contact your dealer Contact your dealer...
Page 151 Power-on diagnostic and boot error messages (continued) Fatal onboard video BIOS conflict at E0000H CMOS power failure CMOS checksum failure Extended CMOS checksum failure Default configuration failure, unable to write to FLASH memory (Note that this error will be displayed after video has been initialized.) Initialize EISA slots Initialize serial ports...
Page 152 Power-on diagnostic and boot error messages (continued) A - 6 Troubleshooting Check video configuration VGA/EGA configuration error VGA/EGA BIOS failed to initialize Initialize console redirection Display sign-on message No timer tick interrupt Not an error Run SETUP or the ECU: contact your dealer if the problem persists Not an error...
Page 153 Power-on diagnostic and boot error messages (continued) keyboard or controller may have failed; contact your dealer if the problem persists Not an error Troubleshooting A-7...
Page 154 Power-on diagnostic and boot error messages (continued) A-8 Troubleshooting Read nnnn Expecting Memory read/write failure at nnnn:nnnn, Decreasing available Initialize extended BIOS data area Chipset initialization 7 Enable hardware interrupts Read keyboard ID correctly; contact your dealer if the problem immediately follows any memory error message (above) informing you...
Page 155 Power-on diagnostic and boot error messages (continued) Hard drive configuration error Hard drive controller failure Hard drive 0 failure Chipset initialization 9 and check all connections; contact your dealer if the problem persists Check your configuration and hard disk drive type by running SETUP or the ECU;...
Page 156 Power-on diagnostic and boot error messages (continued) Error Countdown message number number Message A-10 Troubleshooting Internal cache test failed-cache disabled nnnn OH optional ROM bad checksum = nn H Shadow of BIOS at C0000H-C7FFFH failed Shadow of BIOS at C8000H-CFFFFH failed Shadow of BIOS at E0000H-C7FFFH failed Time of day clock not set...
Page 157 Power-on diagnostic and boot error messages (continued) Error Countdown message Number number Message Invalid ISA configuration information Invalid EISA configuration information EISA configuration NOT ASSURED! Enable parity checking and NMI Diskette read failure Not a bootable diskette No boot device available Solution An ISA board is improperly configured;...
Page 158: Error Tone Codes
Power-on diagnostic and boot error messages (continued) Error Countdown message Number number Message Error Tone Codes If power-on diagnostic tests detect an error but cannot display an error message, the computer sounds an error tone code. The tone code is a distinct pattern of beeps that identifies the error, such as one beep-two beeps-one beep.
Page 159 The tables below list the fatal and non-fatal error codes. Error tone codes for fatal errors Error tone code Description Real-time clock write/read failure 1-1-3 1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum failure Programmable interval timer failure 1-2-1 1-2-2 DMA initialization failure DMA page register write/read failure 1-2-3 1-3-1 RAM refresh verification failure...
Page 160: Power Or Lock-Up Problems
Error tone codes for fatal errors (continued) Error tone code 2-4-3 2-4-4 3-1-1 3-1-2 3-1-3 3-1-4 3-2-4 Error tone codes for non-fatal errors Error tone code 3-3-4 3-4-1 3-4-2 Power or lock-up Problems If you are having trouble with the computer’s power or the system locks up, see the suggestions below.
Page 161 The computer starts but the screen is blank. See “Monitor Problems” below. The computer starts but does not boot. If the computer starts but does not load your operating system, the problem could be caused by many different factors. First make sure you have correctly formatted your hard disk and have properly installed your operating system on it.
Page 162: Password Problems
Press [numlodt]. If the Num Lock indicator light on the keyboard lights up, the computer is probably still processing a command. If it does not light up, proceed to the next step. Press [r] 171 [E) or press the reset button to exit the software program and reboot the computer.
Page 163 You have forgotten the current power-on password. If you have forgotten your power-on password and cannot use your computer, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer, remove the system covers, and clear the password by moving the main system board jumper E0390 from position 2-3 to position 1-2.
Page 164: Keyboard Problems
If you need to activate your new power-on password as a network password, see Chapter 4 for information about using the EISA System Utilities to activate a network password. Note If you set a new power-on password, it automatically becomes your keyboard password. If you want to set a different keyboard password, see Chapter 4 for instructions.
Page 165: Diskette Problems
Check that the monitor’s power switch is on and that the power light on the monitor is lit. If the power light is on but you still do not see anything on the screen, check the monitor’s brightness and contrast controls. Check to see if the electrical outlet supplies power.
Page 166: Diskette Drive Problems
See Chapters 2 and 3 for instructions. If you are still having trouble with the drive, contact your Epson dealer. The diskette drive is Contact your Epson dealer. A-20 Troubleshooting making loud or unusual noises.
Page 167: Hard Disk Problems
Hard Disk Problems If you think there is something wrong with your hard disk, see the suggestions below. you have problems Ll If your dealer installed the drive, consult your dealer about the problem. c3 If you installed the hard disk yourself, make sure you carefully followed all the instructions in Chapter 7.
Page 168: Software Problems
You notice a reduction in hard disk performance. Cl The data on the disk may have become fragmented. You may want to back up all your data and then use a disk compaction utility to reorganize the files on your disk. Contact your dealer for information.
Page 169: Printer Problems
Printer Problems CI Make sure the printer has power and is properly connected to the computer. (Also, be sure your printer has paper in it.) Cl Check the printer manual for the printer’s correct DIP switch or control panel settings. If you are using more than one parallel port or more than one serial port, check the primary and secondary port settings in the SETUP program or the EISA Configuration...
Page 170: Memory Module Problems
Memory Module Problems If the memory count displayed by power-on diagnostics, the SETUP program, or the EISA Configuration utility is incorrect, you or your dealer may not have installed the SIMMs correctly. The SIMMs may be installed in the wrong sockets, they may be the wrong type of SIMM, or they may not be inserted all the way into their sockets.
Page 171: Mouse Problems
Mouse Problems tl Make sure that your mouse is securely connected to its port. Cl Make sure your mouse is not locked. Check the Keyboard/Mouse Lock indicator to see if it is locked. If so, press the Keyboard/Mouse Lock button to unlock it. See Chapter 4 for instructions.
Page 172: Appendix B Specifications
Appendix B Specifications Main System Board System memory BIOS Shadow Video RAM Clock/ calendar CPU Card 8MB RAM standard on two 4MB SIMMs; expandable using 1MB, 2MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, or 32MB single- or double-sided SIMMs up to 128MB (maximum); SIMMs must be 80ns, 36-bit, 72-pin, tin-plated, fast-page mode type;...
Page 173: Interfaces
Cache memory OverDrive processor Interfaces Monitor Serial Parallel Mouse Keyboard Option slots Speaker Keyboard B-2 Specifications 8KB internal cache in the 486DX2/66 microprocessor; 128KB Intel cache module with write-through, two-way set associative cache memory and controller 486DX2 microprocessor on CPU card can be replaced with optional Intel OverDrive processor 15-pin, D-shell analog connector...
Page 174: Controllers
Con trollers Diskette Hard disk Video Mass Storage Bays Physical Characteristics Width Depth Height Weight Controller on the main system board supports up to two diskette drives in any of these formats: 5.25-inch, high-density, 1.2MB 5.25-inch, double-density, 360KB 3.5-inch, high-density, 1.44MB 3.5-inch, double-density, 720KB Interface on the main system board supports up to two IDE drives with...
Page 175: Environmental Requirements
Environmental Requirements Condition Temperature Humidity (non-condensing) Altitude Power Supply Type Input ranges Maximum current Output cables Maximum outputs output voltage (VDC) - 1 2 B-4 Specifications Operating Non-operating range range -40° to 149° F 50° to 95° F (-40° to 65° C) (10°...
Page 176 5 Volt current limitation System current drain EISA option slot * 2.0A Each EISA option slot is rated at 4.5A however average current consumption for all slots used should not exceed 3A per slot. Most EISA option cards draw 2A. If you install a card drawing more than 2A. install it in a lower numbered slot (such as 1 or 2) to ensure adequate cooling.
Page 177: Power Source Requirements
Power Source Requirements 120-Volt power source requirements 240-Volt power source requirements AC plug B-6 Specifications Reference standard North America ANSI C73.11, 125V. 10A NEMA 5-15-P. IEC 83 Plug type Reference standard CEE 7/7 Europe 240V, 10A to IEC 83 lEC127 HD21 BS 1362 240V, 10A...
Page 178: System Memory Map
System Memory stem BIOS area Reserved for ROM and RAM expansion boards System ODFFFFh Memory Specifications B-7...
Page 179 100000 512MB F0000 Recovely BIOS (16KB) EC000 “SW Ama (6KB) EADOO EISA Cmfigumtion (EKE) &(OK E8000 B-8 Specifications...
Page 180: Input/Output Addresses
Input/output Addresses I/O address 000-00F 020 - 021 040 - 043 048 - 04B 060,064 080 - 08F 0A0 - 0A1 0C0 - ODE 0F8 - OFF 1F0 - 1F8 278 - 27B 2C0 - 2DF 2E8 - 2EF 2F8 - 2FF 378 - 37F 3B0 - 3BB Device...
Page 181 Input/output addresses (continued) I/O address 3BC - 3BE 3BF - 3DF 3E8 - 3EF 3F0 - 3F5 3F8 - 3FF 400 - 40B 40C - 40F 461 -464 464 - 465 480 - 48F 4C2 - 4CE C02 - C04 C80 - C83 C85 - C87 B-10...
Page 182: System Interrupts
System Interrupts Specifications B-11...
Page 183: Analog Monitor
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 80ns (nanoseconds).
Page 184: Base Memory
Base memory See Conventional memory. BIOS 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 wire or group of wires that sends information from component to component in the computer.
Page 185 Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor. A type of low-power silicon chip used for RAM and switching applications that is backed up by a battery. Configuration The particular setup of your computer’s internal and external components. A typical configuration consists of a computer with a certain amount of memory, one diskette drive, and one hard disk drive connected to a monitor, printer, and keyboard.
Page 186 Cylinders The vertical alignment of tracks in a hard disk that can be lined up under one read/write head. The number of tracks on a disk is equal to the number of cylinders times the number of heads. See also Tracks. Default Any value or setting choice that the computer or a program makes when the user does not specify an alternative.
Page 187: Extended Memory
Disk Operating System. The generic term for the operating system software that controls a computer and directs its input and output functions. See also MS-DOS and Operating system. Enhanced Graphics Adapter. A type of display adapter card that allows you to display high-resolution graphics on an EGA monitor.
Page 188 FLASH memory Non-volatile, rewritable, random access memory. Your computer’s BIOS and EISA configuration information is temporarily stored in a FLASH memory device. Hexadecimal A base-16 numbering system frequently used by programmers to represent the binary numbers used by the computer. Any decimal number between 0 and 255 can be expressed by a two-digit hexadecimal number consisting of the numbers 0 through 9 and the letters A through F.
Page 189: Math Coprocessor
Local Area Network. A series of computers connected by cables in order to share software, data, and peripheral devices, as well as communicate with each other. LANs are usually composed of at least two or more computers running special network software, such as Novell operating in a LAN environment can also be used as stand-alone computers.
Page 190: Memory Module
MCGA Multi-color Graphics Array. A type of display adapter that emulates a color graphics adapter (CGA). MCGA provides two additional modes: 640 x 480 in two colors and 320 x 200 in 256 colors. See also CGA. Monochrome Display Adapter. A type of display adapter that displays in 80 column by 25 line text mode in only one color, such as green or amber.
Page 191: Numeric Keypad
MS-DOS Microsoft Disk Operating System. The operating system most commonly used with Intel-based computers. MS-DOS is a command- based, single-user, single-tasking operating system. See also DOS, OS/2, and Operating system. Multifrequency monitor A monitor that accepts input at different frequencies and can display in a variety of resolutions.
Page 192: Operating System
Operating speed The speed at which the computer’s processor can execute commands, usually expressed in megahertz (MHz), such as 66 MHz. Operating system A collection of programs that manages 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 193: Processor Speed
diagnostics Power-on 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. Random Access Memory. The portion of the computer’s memory used to run programs and store data while you work.
Page 194 Read Only Memory. A portion of memory that can only be read and cannot be modified. ROM retains its contents even when you turn off the computer by using power from a backup battery. RS-232C A widely used, standard type of serial communication. You can connect up to two RS-232C devices to the computer’s built-in serial ports.
Page 195: Shadow Ram
Shadow RAM The feature in your computer that copies the contents of the system, video, and any external BIOS ROMs into the RAM area of memory to speed up processing. SIMM See Memo y module. The physical device that allows you to insert large-capacity magnetic tape cartridges for compact data storage and backup.
Page 196 Wife-protect To protect the data on a diskette from being changed by placing a write-protect tab over the notch on a 5.25-inch diskette or by setting the write-protect switch on a 3.5-inch diskette. You can also write-protect a file on a disk by using software to designate the file read-only.
Page 197 3-20, 3-23 -24 Altitude, B-4 Application software compatibility, 2-11 problems, A-22 technical support, Intro-4 Authorized Epson dealers, Intro-4 Back panel, 1-6 -7 Base memory, 2-8, 3-12 Bays, mass storage, Intro-1, 7-1 -27, Beeps, error, see Error tone codes BIOS setup option, 3-18...
Page 198 3-6 using special modes, 3-27 -31 Electromagnetic interference, 1-1 Environmental conditions, 1-1 requirements, B-4 Epson Connection, Intro-4 Equipment log, 1-11 Error messages, 2-2, A-2 -12 Error tone codes fatal errors, 2-3, A-2, A-12 -13 non-fatal errors, A-2, A-12, A-14...
Page 199 Height of computer, B-3 Help on-line, 3-6 where to get, Intro-4 Humidity, B-4 IDE, see Hard disk drive Identifying system, A-1 -2 Installation overview, 1-2 -3 Interfaces built-in, Intro-2, B-2 cables, 1-7 diskette drive, 6-2 IDE hard disk drive, Intro-1, 6-2 parallel, Intro-1, B-2 serial, Intro-1, B-2 specifications, B-2...
Page 200 Microprocessor upgrades, Intro-2, 6-3, B-2 Modem, connecting, 1-7 Monitor connecting, 1-3,1-7 operating without, 4-20 -21 port, 1-6 problems, A-18 -19 specifications, B-2 Mouse cable connector, 1-7, B-2 connecting, 1-3, 1-9 locking, 1-8, 4-4, 4-19 -20 port, Intro-1, 1-6 -7, 2-8, 3-17 problems, A-25 reactivating, 4-4 specifications, B-2...
Page 201 Real-time clock, 3-8, B-1 Redirecting console, 2-9, 3-14 -15, 4-21 Reset button, 1-8, 2-2, 2-11, 2-14, 3-19, 4-8 -10, 4-14 -15, A-2 ROM BIOS, see BIOS Safety instructions, iii-vi, 1-8, 5-1 -2 SCI files, 3-1 -2, 3-25 -26 SCSI adapter, Intro-2 bus, 7-20 drives, Intro-1, 2-11, 3-19, 7-1, B-3 ID number, 7-20...
Page 202 Weight of computer, B-3 Where to Get Help, Intro-4 Width of computer, B-3 Index...
Page 203 Tel: (562) 231-5358 Fax: (562) 233-3197 Epson Costa Rica, S.A. San Jose, Costa Rica Tel: (506) 34-6666 Fax: (506) 25-5709 Epson Mexico, S.A. De C.V. Mexico, D.F., Mexico Tel: (525) 395-9897 Fax: (525) 395-9499 Epson Do Brasil SBo Paulo, SP Brazil...
Page 204 Epson International Marketing Locations Epson Deutschland GmbH Ziilpicher StraBe 6, 4000 Dusseldorf 11 Germany Phone: 211-56030 Telex: 41-8584786 Epson Iberica, S.A. Avda. de Roma 18-26 08290 Cerdanyola de1 valles 08036 Barcelona, Spain Phone: 3-582-15-00 Fax: 3-582-15-55 Telex: 50129 Epson Hong Kong Ltd.
Page 205 Distributors South America SISCO SBo Paulo, SP Brazil Tel: (5511) 574-8877 Fax: (5511) 572-1306 Siser Ltda. La Paz, Bolivia Tel: (591-2) 34-32-45 Fax: (591-2) 35-92-68 McSilver, S.A. Bogota, Colombia Tel: (571) 230-1014 Fax: (571) 230-9205 C.I.L.D.S.E. Quito, Ecuador Tel: (593) 2-54-3418 Fax: (593) 2-55-4780 A.J.
Page 206 Caribbean Computer Systems, Ltd. Bridgetown, Barbados Tel: (809) 429-7050 Fax: (809) 427-6089 North Atlantic Data Systems Hamilton, Bermuda Tel: (809) 295-7111 Fax: (809) 292-3834 Columbus Limited Grand Cayman, West Indies, B.W.1 Tel: (809) 949-8039 Fax: (809) 949-7537 WTG/AM’EC Systems Limited Kingston, Jamaica Tel: (809) 929-9250 Fax: (809) 929-8296...
Page 207 reset button power button power indicator Y IDE/SCSI drive / indicator SCSI drive indicator keyboard poti serial port 2 8 ’ keyboard/mouse lock button keyboard/mouse lock indicator voltage selector switch AC inlet - mouse port - serial port 1 - parallel port A cover lock...
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Epson Powerspan User Manual

Chapter I Setting up Your System

Running the SETUP Program

Chapter 2 Starting the Program

Running the EISA Configuration Utility

Chapter 3

Chapter 4 Using Your Computer

Chapter 5

Chapter 6 Main System Board Map

Chapter 7 Using the Correct Drive Bay

Appendix A Troubleshooting

Appendix B Specifications

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