Epson Endeavor VL Specifications

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power (speed) light
hard disk access light
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AC inlet for
monitor -
AC outlet -
voltage
switch

Computer Specifications

CPU and Memory

32-bit CPU
Intel 486SX, DX, or DX2 processor
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Ail systems can be upgraded with a faster
microprocessor, including SX2, DX4, and Pentium
OverDrive processor when available; DX4 processors
require an adapter board to regulate voltage
System speed
High and low speeds available; high speed is the speed
of the microprocesso r, low speed is simulated 8 MHz;
speed selection through keyboard command or SETUP;
0 watt state memory access at high speed
Memory
4MB RAM standard soldered on the system board;
expandable to 40MB (maximum) using 4MB or 16MB
SIMMs; SIMMs must be 32- or 36-bit, 72-pin fast-page
mode type with 70ns (or faster) access speed
ROM
128KB system BIOS, video BIOS, and SETUP code
located in EPROM on main system board
Supports shadowing of system and video BIOS ROM into
Shadow RAM
RAM
8KB of internal cache (built into the microprocessor);
Cache
sockets for 64,128, or 256KB of SRAM external cache
(optional)
Math
On DX and DX2 systems, math coprocessor built into the
coprocessor
microprocessor
Clock/ calendar
Real-time clock, calendar, and CMOS RAM socketed on
main system board with built-in battery backup
Serial
AC
keyboard
inlet
Controllers
Video
Diskette
power
Hard disk
Interfaces
monitor
cable
video
slots are
2 and 3)
parallel
port

Mass Storage

Keyboard
Design
Layout
Interface
Connector
Cable length 51 inches (1300 mm); coiled
Weight
Dimensions
3/94
EPSON Endeavor VL
External VESA local bus video cam supports high resolution
displays (preinstailed on systems sold in the United States);
see the video card manual for more information
Controller on main system board supports up to two diskette
drives or one diskette drive and one tape drive or other
storage device
Local bus IDE interface on main system board supports up to
two IDE hard disk drives with built-in controllers.
Detachable; two-position height; NumLock and speed settings
adjustable through SETUP
101 or 102 sculpted keys; country-dependent main typewriter
keyboard; numeric/cursor control keypad; four-key cursor
control keypad; 12 function keys
PS/2-compatibie
6-pin, mini-DIN, male
3 lb (1.36kg)
17.5 inches (446 mm) wide
6.9 inches (175 mm) deep
1.5 inches (37.6 mm) high, without legs
2 inches (51 mm) high, with legs
EPSON Endeavor VL-1

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  • Page 1: Mass Storage

    EPSON Endeavor VL Controllers power (speed) light Video External VESA local bus video cam supports high resolution hard disk access light displays (preinstailed on systems sold in the United States); see the video card manual for more information Diskette Controller on main system board supports up to two diskette...
  • Page 2: Environmental Requirements

    EPSON Endeavor VL Physical Characteristics Power Source Requirements 120 Volt power source requirements Power Supply Power supply specifications 240 Volt power source requirements Option slot power limits +5 Volts Maximum current +12 volts -5 Volts and -12 Volts For each slot 7 Amps 1.5 Amps...
  • Page 3: Major Subassemblies

    EPSON Endeavor VL Major Subassemblies option card connector board SIMM sockets DIP switches 3/94 EPSON Endeavor VL-3...
  • Page 4 EPSON Endeavor VL System Board Layout @F=W 3/94 EPSON Endeavor VL-4...
  • Page 5: Simm Installation

    EPSON Endeavor VL System board components Other DIP switch settings SIMM Installation The computer comes with 4MB of memory soldered on the system board. By installing SIMMs you can increase the amount of memory in your computer up to 40MB.
  • Page 6: External Cache

    Microprocessor Upgrades The computer’s processor can be upgraded by replacing the existing microprocessor with a faster one. You can either purchase an upgrade kit from EPSON or buy the individual components separately, as listed in the following table. Microprocessor upgrade components...
  • Page 7: Drive Option Information

    EPSON Endeavor VL Diskette and magneto optical drive options Drive Option Information Hard disk drive options for 1-inch IDE drives System Memory Map 40MB Extendedmemory Select 1 or none for the precomp value. If neither of these options am FFFF available, select the maximum available precomp value.
  • Page 8: Dma Assignments

    EPSON Endeavor VL System I/O address map (continued) DMA Assignments Hardware Interrupts Connector Pin Assignments Mouse connector pin assignments (CN4) Signal Signal Mouse data +5 VDC Reserved Mouse clock Ground Reserved Keyboard connector pin assignments (CN5) System l/O Address Map...
  • Page 9 EPSON Endeavor VL Power connector pin assignments (CN1) SIMM connector pin assignments (SMM1-SIMM3) Diskette drive connector pin assignments (CN12) * Active low logic Option card riser board connector pin assignments (CN16) Hard disk drive connector pin assignments (CN13) Hard disk drive LED connector pin assignments (CN14)
  • Page 10 EPSON Endeavor VL VESA expansion slot pin assignments VL-bus slot connector pin assignments Option Card Riser Board The option card riser board contains four ISA option card slots and two VL,-bus slots The A side of the connector is the component side of the option card;...
  • Page 11: Information Reference List

    TM-ENDVRVL Cl It is recommended that a 16-bit, AT-type hard disk controller be used if you are installing a drive that cannot EPSON Endeavor VL Parts Price List PL-ENDVRVL use the embedded IDE interface. If you install a non-IDE EPSON Endeavor VL User’s Guide...

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