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  • Page 1: Setup Guide

    ® EPSON Setup Guide This manual is printed on recycled paper and is 100% recyclable.
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT NOTICE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY 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 3 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the computer. 3. Unplug the computer from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 4.
  • 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 S&with Lim compl&ement les instructions qui suivant et les conserver pour r&rences futures. Bien suivre tous les avertissements et les instructions incliques sur l’ordinateur. IXbrancher l’ordinateur de toute sortie murale avant le nettoyage. Ut.i.liser 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 effrs. 11. Dans le cas oii on utilise un cordon de rallonge avec l’ordinateur, on doit s’assurer que la valeur totale d’amp&es branches dans le cordon n’excPde en aucun temps les amperes du cordon de rallonge.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Setting Up Your System Chapter 1 1 Choosing a Location ......2 Removing the Protective Card ....1-3 .
  • Page 9 2-15 Checking System Memory ........2-15 Setting the Booting Sequence 2-16...
  • Page 10 This manual explains how to set up your Epson@ computer. Chapter 1 provides simple instructions for setting up your system and connecting peripheral devices such as the monitor, mouse, and printer. Chapter 2 describes how to run the SETUP program to define your computer’s configuration.

  • Page 11: Setting Up Your System

    Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System To set up your computer, follow the eight steps in this chapter. You may want to open this manual’s back cover foldout so you can refer to the illustrations identifying the different parts. Setting Up Your System...

  • Page 12: Choosing A Location

    Choosing a Location When selecting a place to set up your system, choose a safe, convenient location that provides the following: A flat, hard surface. Surfaces like beds and carpets attract static electricity, which can erase data on your disks, damage the computer’s circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation.

  • Page 13: Removing The Protective Card

    Removing the Protective Card If you have a 5.25-inch diskette drive, there is a protective card in the diskette slot. To remove it, lift the latch up to release the card; then pull it out. latch Caution Never turn on your computer with a protective card in the diskette slot.

  • Page 14: Connecting A Monitor

    Connecting a Monitor The way you connect your monitor to the computer depends on the type of monitor you have. If you have a VGA monitor (or a multifrequency monitor with an analog connector), you can connect it to the computer’s built-in VGA port as described below.
  • Page 15 3. Examine the connector on the monitor cable and line it up VIDEO with the port on the computer. Then insert the connector into the port, as shown below. VIDEO Caution To avoid damaging the connector, be careful not to bend the pins when inserting it.
  • Page 16 5. Plug the monitor power cord into the monitor’s power inlet, as shown below. monitor power inlet 6. Plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate grounded (earthed) electrical outlet. Setting Up Your System...

  • Page 17: Connecting A Printer Or Other Device

    Connecting a Printer or Other Device Your computer has one parallel and two serial ports. To connect a printer or other peripheral device, follow the instructions below. Using the Parallel Port Follow these steps to connect a parallel printer to your computer: 1.
  • Page 18 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the printer as shown below. To secure the cable, squeeze the clips at each side of the printer port and push them into place. clips 4. Plug the printer’s power cord into an appropriate grounded (earthed) electrical outlet.

  • Page 19: Using The Serial Ports

    Using the Serial Ports If you have a printer, a modem, or other peripheral device with a serial interface, you can connect it to one of the serial (RS-232C) ports on the back of the computer. These ports use a DB-9P connector, so be sure you have a compatible cable.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Keyboard

    Connecting the Keyboard To connect the keyboard, hold the cable connector so the arrow on the connector faces up. Insert it into the port marked K/B, as shown below. Although the connectors and ports for the keyboard and mouse are physically identical, they cannot be used interchangeably.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Mouse

    You can change the angle of the keyboard by adjusting the legs on the bottom. Turn it over and flip each leg upward until it locks into place. It is important to select the best angle so you will prevent wrist fatigue. (You may even want to purchase a wrist pad--sold at computer stores-for further comfort.) To lower the keyboard, press each leg back into its slot.
  • Page 22 To connect a mouse to the built-in mouse port, plug the connector into the port marked MOUSE, as shown below. Iris - Caution Although the connectors and ports for the mouse and keyboard are physically identical, they cannot be used interchangeably.

  • Page 23: Connecting The Power Cord

    Connecting the Power Cord Follow these steps to connect the power cord: 1. Plug the power cord into the AC power INLET on the back panel, as shown below. WARNING To avoid an electric shock, be sure to plug the cord into the computer before plugging it into the wall outlet.

  • Page 24: Turning On The Computer

    Turning On the Computer After you set up your system, you’re ready to turn on the power. Follow these steps: 1. Turn your computer around so the front panel faces you and place your other system devices (monitor, printer, etc.) in a convenient arrangement.

  • Page 25: Where To Go Next

    4. If necessary, use the controls on your monitor to adjust the brightness and contrast until characters on the screen are clear and at a comfortable level of intensity. If your monitor has horizontal and vertical hold controls, you may need to use them to stabilize the display.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2 The first time you use your computer, you need to run the SETUP program to define how your system is set up. You may need to run it again later if you change your configuration. The SETUP program is stored in the computer’s read-only memory (ROM), so you can run it any time you turn on or reset your computer.

  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Running The Setup Program

    The configuration you define through SETUP is stored in a special area of memory called CMOS RAM. This memory is backed up by a battery, so it is not erased when you turn off or reset the computer. Whenever you reboot the computer, it checks the settings, and if it discovers a difference between the information in the CMOS RAM and its actual hardware configuration, it prompts you to run SETUP.
  • Page 28 Note If you are using a monochrome monitor and are having trouble seeing your cursor position, press [F21 to change the screen colors. Your cursor changes to a solid highlight bar over the option. The table below lists the keys you can use to perform SETUP operations.

  • Page 29: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The real-time clock in your computer continuously tracks the date and time-even when the computer is turned off. Once you set the date and time using SETUP, you should not need to change them, unless you need to adjust the time for daylight savings or other seasonal adjustments.

  • Page 30: Setting The Video Display Type

    Setting the Video Display Type The Video option lets you define the type of adapter you are using for your primary display. If you connected your monitor to the computer’s built-in VGA port, select EGA/VGA. If you installed an optional video card, follow the guidelines in the table below to select the correct adapter type.

  • Page 31: Setting The Self Test Error Level

    If you install one type of display adapter card and then change the adapter (from VGA to CGA or vice-versa), you also may need to set jumper J5. If you have two types of cards, set the jumper to match the adapter controlling your primary display. See Chapter 2 in the User’s Guide for instructions on changing jumper settings and the manual that came with your monitor for additional information.

  • Page 32: Setting The Cache

    Setting the Cache Your computer comes with an 8KB internal memory cache built into the microprocessor. The SETUP program allows you to disable or enable the internal cache, as shown in the following table. Cache options select internal Cache You want to use your system’s internal cache Disabled You do not want to use the internal cache It is best to leave the cache enabled so your system performs...
  • Page 33 The Shadow options let you choose what to place in the shadow RAM area. Shadow RAM options Select System BIOS You want to copy only your system BIOS into RAM Video BIOS You want to copy your video BIOS into RAM System &...

  • Page 34: Setting The Password (Security) Options

    Setting the Password (Security) Options The SETUP program lets you enter, change, or disable an optional password to control who can access your system. The following table lists the available options. Security options Select Disable You do not want to set a password Setup Access You want to set a password to use the SETUP program System Access...

  • Page 35: Changing Or Deleting A Password

    5. Enter the password you want to use. As you type the password, the screen displays an asterisk for each letter. Then you see this prompt: Confirm Password: Again, you’ll see an asterisk for each letter you type. If the password you type the second time doesn’t match the first password you entered, you see the Enter Password: prompt again.

  • Page 36: Setting The Hard Disk Drive(S)

    C and D. If you have only one hard disk drive, select None for drive D. If your computer came with an Epson 80MB hard disk drive (or if you installed this drive yourself), select number for drive C.

  • Page 37: Hard Disk Drive Types

    Hard Disk Disk Drive Types The following table lists the types of standard hard disk drives you can use. Check this table and the documentation supplied with your hard disk to find the correct type number for your drive. If none of the types listed matches your drive, see “Defining Your Own Drive Type”...
  • Page 38 CDC94216106 1024 1325,3D%.lAN64. XT1085,NDRlO% MK-156F 1024 -resewed- -userdefined- -merdefimd- Actual size when formatted be slightly different than the size listed on the drive label t Hard disk drive supported in translate mode t Epson drives Running the SETUP Program 2-13...

  • Page 39: Defining Your Own Drive Type

    Defining Your Own Drive Type If the parameters for your hard disk (listed in its documentation) do not match any of the types listed in the table above, you can define your own type. Follow these steps: 1. With the cursor on the drive you are defining, press [-1 until you come to drive type 48 or 49.

  • Page 40: Checking System Memory

    Checking System Memory Your computer comes with 4MB of random access memory. MS-DOS and application programs that run under MS-DOS use the first 640KB of memory. You can use the memory above 1MB as extended or expanded memory. Expanded memory can be used by application programs conforming to the Lotus~/Intel@‘/Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification (LIM EMS).

  • Page 41: Setting The Virus Warning

    If you select , A, the computer loads the operating system from drive C. If it doesn’t find the operating system on drive C, it checks the diskette in drive A. This setting allows the computer to load the operating system a little faster. Setting the Virus Warning Your computer contains a built-in virus warning function to protect your data should a software virus come in contact with...

  • Page 42: Setting The Numlock Boot Status

    Setting the NumLock Boot Status The NumLock Boot Status option allows you to select the initial state of the num lock function when you turn on or reset your system. When num lock is off, the keypad controls cursor movement. If num lock is on, the keypad types numbers. You can also change the num lock function by pressing the [v key.
  • Page 43 The following table lists the possible optional settings. Bus control options Bus control option Setting Description ISA Command Normal* Allows your system to rug at Its Delay fastest speed Extended Provides a delay to correct timing problems you may have when your system contains a slower option card ISA Wait State...

  • Page 44: Setting The I/O Control Options

    Setting the l/O Control Options The I/O control options let you change the settings for the following built-in interface ports: 0 Parallel Ll serial1 0 s e r i a l 2 0 Hard disk drive controller (IDE) Cl Diskette drive controller (FDC). You may need to change these settings if you install an interface on an option card.
  • Page 45 I/O control options (continued) I/O control option Setting Description Uses the Internal hard disk IDE Select Enabled controller Disables the internal hard disk Disabled controller FDC Select Enabled* Disabled Default setting Note If you want Serial Port 2 to be the primary port, you must disable COM1 and enable COM2 here.

  • Page 46: Setting The Cache/Dram Control Options

    Setting the Cache/DRAM Control Options Your system can use some of ifs reserved memory as extended memory and still allow shadowing of both the system and video BIOS. Depending on the options you select, you can make 0, 256, or 384KB of additional extended memory available. Three Cache/DRAM Control Options on the Status page of the SETUP program work together with the Shadow option on the Options...

  • Page 47: Saving Your Settings And Exiting Setup

    Saving Your Settings and Exiting SETUP When you leave the SETUP program, you can choose to either save the settings you have changed or exit the program without saving any changes. Follow these steps: 1. Press [F10 You see the following prompt: SAVE PRESS F5 TO AND EXIT...

  • Page 48: Post-Setup Procedures

    Post-SETUP Procedures If you have just run SETUP for the first time and your system has not been configured, you now need to install the operating system on your computer. See your operating system manuals for instructions. After you have installed your operating system, you can install any software you plan to use.

  • Page 49: Appendix A Using Memory

    Appendix A Using Memory Your computer comes with 4MB of memory, and you may have installed additional memory. This appendix describes how the memory in your computer works and gives guidelines for using the appropriate memory manager program to control your memory.
  • Page 50 Reserved memory is addressable memory in the range 640KB to 1MB. Normally, a video card or option card must provide the physical RAM for these addresses. The system can enhance its performance by using 128KB of this extra memory as shadow RAM.
  • Page 51 For more information about your system’s memory, see the “System Memory Map” in Appendix A of the User’s Guide. For instructions on using your memory manager, see the documentation that came with it. Note Microsoft Windows comes with its own memory manager; be sure to install it if you use Windows and your system is not preconfigured.
  • Page 52 Index CGA (color graphics adapter), 2-5-6 AC power inlet, 1-13 Changing password, 2-9-10 Addresses, 2-19, A-1-2 Checking system memory, 2-15 Air circulation, 1-2 Choosing location, 1-2 ALE, extended, 2-18 Clock, real-time, 2-4 Analog connector, 1-4 CMOS RAM, 2-2 Application programs, 1-15, Color monitor, 2-3, 2-5-6 2-15-16, 2-23, A-2 Color television, 2-5...
  • Page 53 A-2 type(s) controller, 2-19-20 Delay, ISA command, 2-18 defining your own drive type, 2-14 Deleting password, 2-10 Epson hard disk drives, 2-11 Diagnostics, power-on, 1-14 setting, 2-11-14 Disk drive controllers, 2-19-20 type(s), 2-1, 2-11-14 Diskette boot sector, 2-16...
  • Page 54 Memory, shadow RAM, 2-1, 2-7-8, 2-21, A-2 Jumper settings, 2-5-6 system, Intro-1, 1-14, 2-7-8, 2-15, 2-21, A-1-3 types, A-1-3 Keyboard, Messages, error, 1-15, 2-2, 2-6, 2-22 adjusting angle, 1-11 MGA (multi-mode graphics cable, 1-10 adapter), 2-5 connecting, 1-10-11 Modem, connecting, 1-9 legs, 1-11 Monitor, num lock, 2-1, 2-17...
  • Page 55 Removing protective card, 1-3 Reserved memory, 2-15, 2-21, Parallel port, 1-7-8, 2-19 A-1-2 Password, 2-1, 2-9-10 Resetting computer, 2-1-2, 2-17 Port, Resolution, 2-5 addresses, parallel 2-19 ROM (read only memory), 2-1, 2-7 built-in VGA, 1-4-5, 2-5 RS-232C, keyboard, 1-10, 1-12 monitor, 1-4-5, 2-5 mouse, 1-11-12 Saving SETUP settings, 2-10, 2-22...
  • Page 56 SETUP program, System, hard disk drive type(s), 2-1, 2-11-14 memory, Intro-1, 1-14, 2-1-2, 2-7-8, help screen, 2-3 2-15, 2-21, A-1-3 internal cache, 2-7 memory map, A-3 internal drive controllers, 2-20 preconfigured, Intro-1, 1-15 I/O control options, 2-1, 2-19-20 setting up, Intro-1, 1-1-15 keys, function, 2-3 shadow RAM, 2-7-8, 2-21 leaving the program, 2-22...
  • Page 57 hard disk power diskette p o w e r WEED) light access light button d r i v e hard disk or diskette drive bay optlon card slots...

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