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  • Page 1: Setup Guide

    ® EPSON Setup Guide...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 1993 by Epson America, Inc. Torrance, California...

  • 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 does not exceed the ampere rating for the extension cord extension cord.
  • Page 6 Instructions Importantes de S&wit6 1. Li.te compl&ement les instructions qui suivant et les conserver pour r%rences futures. 2. Bien suivre tous les avertkxwnts et les instructions indiquks sur I’ordinateur. 3. Mbrancher l’ordinateur de toute sortie murale avant le nettoyage. Utiiiserunchiffonhumide;nejamaisutiliserunnettoyeur liquide ou une bonbonne a&osoL Ne jamais renverser un liquide d’aucune sorte sur l’ordinateur.
  • Page 7 10. S’assurer que le cordon dklimentation de l’ordinateur n’est pas effrite. 11. Dam le cas oil on utilise un de rallonge avec l’ordinateur, cordon on doit s’assurer que la valeur totale d’amp&res branch& dans le cordon n’exckle en aucun temps les amp&es du cordon de rallonge.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    lntroduction Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System 1 Choosing a Location ..... . . 1-2 2 Removing the Protective Card ....1-3 3 Connecting a Monitor .
  • Page 9 2-15 Setting the Disk Drive Controllers ....2-16 Setting the Password Options ....2-18 Changing a Password .
  • 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% circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation.

  • Page 13: Removing The Protective Card

    Removing the Protective Curd 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 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 Examine the connector on the monitor cable and line it up with the port on the computer. Then insert the VIDEO connector into the port, as shown below. To avoid damaging the connector, be careful not to bend the pins when inserting it. If the connector has retaining screws, tighten them.
  • 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: Using A Display Adapter Card

    Using a Display Adapter Card If you are not using a VGA monitor or if you want to install a display adapter card to control your VGA monitor, read the guidelines in this section. Skip this section if you connected your monitor to the computer’s built-in VGA port.

  • Page 18: Connecting A Printer Or Other Device

    After you install the card, connect your monitor to the computer. If your monitor came with its own manual, follow the instructions there. Otherwise, you can follow the steps in “Using the VGA Port” on page 1-4; just insert your monitor connector into the adapter card port instead of the built-in VGA port.

  • Page 19: Using The Parallel Port

    Using the Parallel Port Follow these steps to a parallel printer to your connect computer: 1. Place the printer next to the computer so that the backs are facing you. 2. Align the connector end of the printer cable with the port, as shown below, and plug it in.
  • Page 20 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. Plug the print&s power cord into an appropriate grounded (earthed) electrical outlet.

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: 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.) lower the keyboard, press the leg back into its slot.
  • Page 24 To connect a mouse to the built-in mouse port, plug the connector into the port marked as shown below. MOUSE, C a u t i o n ’ Although the connectors and ports for the mouse and keyboard are physically identical, they cannot be used interchangeably.

  • Page 25: Connecting The Power Cord

    7 Connecting the Power Cord Follow these steps to power cord: connect the 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 INLET Plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate...

  • Page 26: 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: Turn your computer around so the front panel faces you and place your other system devices (monitor, printer, etc.) in a convenient arrangement.

  • Page 27: 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 28: Running The Setup Program

    Chapter 2 Running the SETUP Program If your computer was not preconfigured, you need to run the SETUP program the first time you use it to define how your system is set up. You may need to run it again later if you change some part of your configuration.

  • Page 29: Starting The Setup Program

    0 Type(s) of diskette and hard disk drive(s) installed Cache, cache testing, and non-cacheable address operation for the internal cache. 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.
  • Page 30 You see the first screen of SETUP information: Dam-ry ....0000660~~ Dxtolldd - ... . 0003072 xx I Boot cptiolu I Auto- .
  • Page 31 of the SETUP options listed in this You can change most chapter; however, the program automatically sets the following options and you cannot change them: 0 Basememory 0 Extendedmemory 0 Number of diskette drives 0 Video type. A solid cursor bar highlights the option currently selected. You canscroll through the options using [and t b When option.
  • Page 32 The table below lists the keys you can use to perform SETUP operations. SETUP functions Functm Displays a help screen describing some of the keys you can use with the program Displays the date and time prompts so you can set a and/or new date ttme...

  • Page 33: 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 34: Setting The Processor Speed Options

    hour (hh), If you need to change the time, type the current then minutes (mm), and then seconds (ss) according to a 24-hour clock. (For example, 5 P.M. would be hour 17.) Then press GZI. If you make a mistake, press &+GJ to erase the characters before you press ei If you entered an invalid time (such as hour 25), you see the time prompt again.

  • Page 35: Setting The Fast Boot Option

    At high speed, the processor access memory faster, so your programs work faster. Unless you are using an application program that requires low speed or an older application program that has specific timing requirements when accessing diskettes, leave Auto and Power-on low speed at speed their default settings (Disabled).

  • Page 36: Setting The System And Video Bios Options

    Setting the System and Video BIOS Options Your computer’s shadow RAM feature copies the contents of your system and video BIOS ROM (and any external BIOS ROM you may have installed) into RAM so the computer can perform certain operations faster. Your computer enables shadow RAM automatically.
  • Page 37 areas option allows you to enable or Shadow RAM disable shadow RAM in the address ranges listed below. The default setting for each area is listed in parentheses. If you want to select one of these address ranges, press [bdl to display the Shadow RAM areas at the end of the SETUP menu.

  • Page 38: Setting The Keyboard Options

    Setting the Keyboard Options There are four keyboad options available: 0 Keyboard function 0 Keyboard delay 0 Keyboardspeed 0 Num Lock status after boot. The Keyboard function option allows you to change the Keyboard delay and keyboard speed option settings. If Keyboard function is Enabled (the default setting), you can change the other settings.

  • Page 39: Installed Equipment

    Installed Equipment SETUP displays information about the following equipment that it detects in your system under the Installed equipment heading: 0 Number of diskette drives Cl Video type 0 Math coprocessor (built-in). You cannot change the settings for these parameters. or 2.

  • Page 40: Setting The Built-In Parallel And Serial Port Options

    Setting the Built-in Parallel and Serial Port Options There are two sets of options you can use to control the operation of your built-in parallel and serial ports: the primary port options and the I/O address options. The primary port Ports heading and the I/O options are listed under the address options are listed under the port Configuration...
  • Page 41 or if you install If you are using both built-in serial ports additional parallel or serial ports on one or more option cards, you may want to reassign the built-in ports or disable them. Follow these guidelines: If you are using only the built-in port, select Enabled (the default setting) or the primary port option.

  • Page 42: Setting The Speaker

    Note Be sure to set the jumpers on any parallel or serial port option card(s) you install to indicate how you want the port(s) to be assigned. The SETUP options do not assign the addresses for any port installed on an option card. See the instructions that came with the card(s) for the correct jumper settings.

  • Page 43: Setting The Password Options

    Setting the Password Options The SETUP program lets you set an optional password to control who can use your system. If you do not want to set a password for your computer, skip this section. Once you set a password, you must enter it every time you turn on or reset your computer.
  • Page 44 7. You see the prompt Again. Type your Enter Password password and press m The Password option setting changes to set. Be sure to remember the password you enter or write it down and keep it in a safe place. If you forget your password, you will not be able to use the computer the next time you turn it on.

  • Page 45: Changing A Password

    Changing a Password If you need to change the password, follow these steps: If you are already running SETUP, go to step 2. If you are not running SETUP, follow the instructions at the beginning of this chapter to start the program. Highlight the press [brl.

  • Page 46: Setting The Diskette Drive Type(S)

    3. Press [+1 or I-]. You see a prompt to enter your old password. 4. Type your old password and press I. The password Security Option setting changes to Not installed. Be sure to save your settings as you exit SETUP to keep your password security changes.

  • Page 47: Setting The Hard Disk Drive(S)

    0 If your computer came with an Epson 120MB hard disk drive, or if you installed this drive, select type 39 for drive 1. For the Epson 240MB hard disk drive, select type 34. 0 If you have installed another type of hard disk drive, you need to select the drive type that matches your drive.
  • Page 48 Note The SETUP program Hard Drive options do not list the Precomp or Landing zone parameters for the hard disk drive types. These parameters are included in the table below for your reference. none nofm none nolw none rlora ICP-2064 1023 IMK-133FA ~ 732...
  • Page 49 1022 cDc942161ob 1325.3m5.lAN64. xlloss.lwRlLB5 MK-156F I’2 Actual size when formatted may 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 2-22...
  • Page 50 Defining your own drive type If the parameters for your hard disk that are 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. Highlight the Hard disk 1: or Hard 2 : option disk and press m...

  • Page 51: Setting The Non-Cache Areas

    Setting the Non-cache Areas Your computer automatically caches all of your system memory except for four of the system defined non-cache address areas listed in the table below. You can enable or disable caching in any of six, System Cache Defined areas and also set two additional User Defined...

  • Page 52: Setting The Cache Test And Use Control Options

    may want to disable caching in a certain address area to avoid any memory conflicts if you install an option card or other device that uses the same address area. system To change the setting of one or more Defined Cache control Areas, select an address area and press a or [-1 to choose Enabled or Disabled.

  • Page 53: Saving Your Settings And Exiting Setup

    You can also disable power-on diagnostic testing of your cache if you are receiving cache errors that prevent you from using your computer. This way, you can perform any steps necessary to diagnose the problem as you obtain technical assistance. (The default setting for the POD Internal cache test option is Enabled.)

  • Page 54: You Made Changes, And Want To Save Them And Exit Setup

    You made changes, and want to save them and exit SETUP Press I You see the following menu: Exit Save and Exit Save R e t u r n t o S e t u p Highlight Save and Exit and press Ibcl. The computer saves your settings in its CMOS RAM and reboots.

  • Page 55: You Made Changes And Want To Exit Setup Without Saving The Changes

    You made changes and want to exit SETUP without saving the changes Press [ You see the following menu: Exit S a v e a n d Exit Save and Return to Setup Highlight No Save and and press m The Exit computer does made to your SETUP...
  • Page 56 You do not see the save and Exit option because you have already saved the latest than es to your computer’s CMOS setup RAM when you pressed ?I Highlight Exit press m The computer reboots and tries to load your operating system from a disktte or your hard disk drive.

  • Page 57: Post-Setup Procedures

    Post-SETUP Procedures If you have just run SETUP for the first time, you now need to install the operating system on your computer. See your operating system manuals for instructions. You may see an error message and a prompt to run SETUP when your computer is rebooting if it detects a problem in your SETUP configuration.

  • Page 58: 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 59 Reserved memory is memory in the range 640KB to 1MB. The system enhances its performan ce by using 256KB of this memory as shadow RAM. Some of the remaining memory may be available; see Appendix A of the User’s Guide for information on how your computer uses this memory.
  • Page 60 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 61 lndex CGA card, 2-12 Changing password, 2-18 AC power inlet, 1-15 Choosing location, 1-2 AC power outlet, 1-6 Clock, real-time, 2--6 Addresses, CMOS RAM, 2-2, 2-5, 2-27, 2-29 I/O, 2-13-14 Color adapter, 2-12 memory, 2-9-10, 2-24-25, A-1-2 Color monitor, 1-7 noncacheable, 2-2, 2-24-25 Command prompt, 1-17 Alternate VGA interface, 1-7...
  • Page 62 Diskette drive, configuring, 2-19 Indicator, power, 1-16 controller, 2-1, 2-15 Inlet, AC power, 1-15 number of, 2-12, 2-19 Installed equipment, 2-1, 2-12 protective card, 1--3 Interfaces, built-in, see Port type(s), 2-2, 2-19 Interference, electromagnetic, 1-2 Display adapter, 1-4, 1-7--8, 2-12 Internal cache, 2-2, 2-25--26 Drives, see Diskette drive or Internal drive controllers, 2-1, 2-15...
  • Page 63 MS-DOS, 1-17, A-2-3 Multifrequency monitor, 1-4 Math coprocessor, 2-12 Memory, addresses, 2-9--10, 2-24--25, A-1--2 Network server mode, 2-1, 2-17 base, 2-1, 2-4, A-1 Non-cacheable addresses, 2-2, cache, 2-24-25 2-24-25 CMOS RAM, 2-2, 2-5, 2-27, 2-29 Number of diskette drives, conflicts, 2-25 2-12, 2-19 conventional, A-1 Numeric coprocessor, 2-12...
  • Page 64 Port, keyboard, 1-12, 1-14 Saving SETUP settings, 2-26-29 monitor, 1-4-8,2-12 SCSI card, 2-9 mouse, 1-13-14 Serial, parallel, 1-8-10, 2-1, 2-13-15 cable, 1-11 primary, 2-13-15 device, connecting, 1-11 serial, 1-11, 1-13, 2-1, 2-13-15 interface, 1-11 VGA, 1-4-8, 2-12 port, 1-11, 1-13, 2-1, 2-13-15 Post-SETUP, 2-30 WC ci 2-lsl4 Power,...
  • Page 65 SETUP program, Speed, keyboard options, 2-1, 2-11 ESPEED, 2-8 keyboard speed, 2-1, 2-11 high, 2-7 key functions, 2-4 indicator, 1-16, 2-5 leaving the program, 2-26-29 keyboard, 2-1, 2-11 low speed, 2-7-8 low, 2-7-8 math coprocessor, 2-12 operating, 2-1, 2-7-8 memory, 2-2, 2-4, 2-9-10, 2-24-25 power-on, 2-7-8 network server mode, 2-1, 2-17 processor, 2-1, 2-7-8...
  • Page 66 Video BIOS, 2-1, 2-9-10 Video cards, 1-4, 1-7-8, 2-12 Video monitor, see Monitor Video port, 1-4-5 Video shadow RAM, 2-1, 2-9-10 Video type, 2-12 Virtual cache, 2-26 Volume, 2-15 Windows, 1-17, 2-30, A-3 Index...
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