Page 2 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 3 ® EPSON EL 3S/33 User’s Guide This manual is printed on recycled paper and is 100% recyclable.
Page 4 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 5: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the computer. Unplug the computer from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Do not spill liquid of any kind on the computer.
Page 6 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 7 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 un chiffon humide; ne jamais utiliser un nettoyeur liquide ou une bonbonne aerosol.
Page 8 11. Dans le cas ou 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 9: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction VGA Utilities ......Optional Equipment Memory ......Drives .
Page 10 Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Turning On the Computer ....Turning Off the Computer ....Inserting and Removing Disks Stopping a Command or Program .
Page 11 Chapter 5 Installing Video Drivers Installing the Drivers ......Lotus 1-2-3 or Symphony ..... . Microsoft Windows .
Page 12 Introduction Your new Epson® EL 3S/33 computer is a high-performance system offering flexibility and expandability in a compact design. It provides the following features: 386SX, 33 MHz microprocessor 2MB or 4MB of internal memory, expandable to 16MB System and video BIOS shadow RAM...
Page 13: Introduction
The VGA controller supports standard resolutions up to 640 x 480 in 16 colors and extended resolutions up to 1024 x 768 in 4 colors (interlaced or non-interlaced). With 512KB video memory, the controller supports resolutions up to 1024 x 768 in 16 colors;...
Page 14: Math Coprocessor
Math Coprocessor You may want to install an 80387SX, 33 MHz coprocessor. This optional math coprocessor allows your computer to perform mathematical functions faster. How to Use This Manual This manual contains the information you need to get the best results from your computer.
Page 15: Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System
Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System This chapter briefly describes the operations you will use to set up your computer. It includes the following information: Q Getting started Q Connecting the computer Q Running the SETUP program Ci Post-SETUP procedures. Getting Started Follow the instructions below for choosing a location for your new system, unpacking your system, and setting up your...
Page 16: Unpacking Your Computer
LI Moderate environmental conditions. Select a cool, dry area and protect your computer from extremes in temperature, humidity, dust, and smoke. Avoid direct sunlight or other sources of heat. Q No electromagnetic interference. Do not place your system too close to any electrical device, such as a telephone or television, which generates an electromagnetic field.
Page 17: Connecting The Computer
If you purchased any optional equipment that goes inside the computer-such as option cards, memory modules, a hard disk, or a diskette drive-you should install these devices before you connect your computer. See Chapters 3 and 4 for instructions. Connecting the Computer Use the illustration below to locate the ports on the back of your system as you connect the keyboard, monitor, printer, and other devices.
Page 18: Connecting A Keyboard
Connecting a Keyboard To connect a keyboard, hold the cable connector so the arrow on the connector faces up. Insert it into the port marked K/B. Connecting a Mouse Your system came with a serial mouse that connects to either of the computer’s built-in serial ports.
Page 19: Connecting A Printer Or Other Device
Caution To avoid damaging the connector, be careful not to bend the pins when you insert it. 4. If the connector has retaining screws, tighten them. 5. Plug the monitor power cord into the monitor’s power inlet. 6. Plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate grounded electrical outlet or into the power outlet on the back of the CPU.
Page 20: Using The Serial Ports
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the printer. To secure the cable, squeeze the clips at each side of the printer port and push them into place. 4. Plug the printer’s power cord into an appropriate grounded electrical outlet.
Page 21: Turning On The Computer
Turning On the Computer After you set up your system, you are ready to turn on the power. Follow these steps: 1. Turn your computer around so the front panel faces you. Place your monitor, printer, and other devices in a convenient arrangement.
Page 22: Running The Setup Program
Running the SETUP Program You need to run SETUP the first time you use your computer. Even if your system was configured for you, you may still need to set the date and time, and if your system came unconfigured, you need to define how it is set up.
Page 23 Also, whenever you start your computer, if the system detects an error in your system configuration, you will see the following message: Press the F1 key to continue, F2 to run the s e t u p u t i l i t y Press F2 to run the SETUP program to correct your configuration.
Page 24: Displaying System Information
Displaying System Information The SETUP program provides a system information screen which lists the following: Cl Processor type Ll Coprocessor type (if one is installed) Cl Reserved memory Ll BIOS version number Cl Addresses for video mode, serial ports, and printer ports. To see this information, press F2 from either of the SETUP screens.
Page 25: Setting The Diskette Drive(S)
Ll If your system does not have a hard disk, select Not Installed for Hard Disk 1 and Hard Disk 2. Q If your computer came with an Epson-installed hard disk drive, you need to define your own drive type. For more information, see “Defining your own drive type”...
Page 26 Hard disk drive types The table below lists standard hard disk drives. Check this table and your drive documentation to find the correct type number. If none of the types listed matches your drive, see page 1-14. Hard disk drive types 1 Type 1 13 I 1024 1...
Page 27 Hard disk drive types (continued) Actual formatted size may be slightly different than size on drive label. 1-23 Setting Up Your System...
Page 28: Defining Your Own Drive Type
Continue pressing + to move the cursor to the next field and type in the appropriate values. If you are installing Epson-supplied drives, use the information in the following table to define your drive type. Epson-supplied hard disk drive types Actual formatted size may be slightly different than size on drive label.
Page 29: Checking System Memory
Checking System Memory Your computer comes with 2MB or 4MB of random access memory (RAM) on SIMMs. DOS and application programs that run under DOS use the first 640KB of memory. You can use the memory above 1MB as extended memory. When you boot your system, the system BIOS detects the type of RAM and updates the base memory size and the extended memory size automatically.
Page 30: Setting Keyboard Options
Note If you are installing a monochrome monitor, you also need to set jumper J11 on the main system board to position 2-3. See Chapter 3 for more information on setting jumpers. Setting Keyboard Options Two options in the SETUP program allow you to control keyboard settings.
Page 31: Setting Chip Set Feature Control Options
Setting Chip Set Feature Control Options The second screen of the SETUP program contains the options related to the features on your system board. Press PgUp or PgDn to display this screen. Relocating memory The Relocate Memory option relocates the memory between A0000h to BFFFFh and D0000h to EFFFFh for use as extended memory.
Page 32: Exiting The Setup Program
Exiting the SETUP Program When you leave the SETUP program, you can save your settings and reboot your system, or exit SETUP without saving your settings. You can also return all values to the factory defaults. To leave the SETUP program, press Esc from any SETUP screen.
Page 33: Chapter 2 Using Your Computer
Chapter 2 Using Your Computer This chapter briefly describes the following operations: Ll Turning the computer on and off Li Inserting and removing diskettes Cl Stopping a command or program Ll Resetting the computer tl Changing the processor speed. Turning On the Computer Before you turn on your computer, check the following safety rules to avoid accidentally damaging your computer or injuring yourself:...
Page 34 Follow these steps to turn on your system: 1. Turn on the monitor, printer, and any other peripheral devices connected to the computer. 2. If you do not have a hard disk with an operating system loaded on it, insert your main operating system diskette in drive A.
Page 35: Turning Off The Computer
When the system has successfully completed its diagnostics, DOS prompts you to verify the correct date and time. If they are correct, press Enter. Otherwise, enter the current date and time. If your system is configured to automatically start Microsoft Windows or has a different operating system, you may not see this prompt.
Page 36: Inserting And Removing Disks
Inserting and Removing Disks To insert a diskette into a 3.5-inch drive, hold the diskette with the label facing up and the metal shutter leading into the drive, as shown in the following illustration. Slide the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place. To insert a diskette into a 5.25-inch drive, hold the diskette with the label facing up and the read/write slot leading into the drive.
Page 37: Stopping A Command Or Program
Stopping a Command or Program You may sometimes need to stop a command or program while it is running. If you have entered a DOS or application program command that you want to stop, try one of the following: Q Press Pause Q Hold down Ctrl and press C Ll Hold down Ctrl and press Break.
Page 38: Changing The Processor Speed
To reset the computer, the operating system must be either on the hard disk or on a diskette in drive A; so if you do not have a hard disk, insert the system diskette in drive A. Press the RESET button located on the front left side of your computer.
Page 39 Some copy-protected programs require the computer to run at low speed while accessing the program on a diskette. These programs also usually require you to leave a diskette that contains the copy protection-in the diskette drive. If you use a copy-protected program, you can change the speed to low to access the diskette and return it to high speed when you are finished.
Page 40: Chapter 3 Installing And Removing Options
Chapter 3 Installing and Removing Options You can enhance the performance of your computer by adding optional equipment such as memory modules, option cards, or a math coprocessor. Memory modules-also called SIMMs (single inline memory modules)-allow you to increase the amount of memory in your computer.
Page 41: Removing And Replacing The Cover
Caution Never install options or change jumper settings with the computer turned on or the power cord connected to the computer. Once you have installed your option, see “Post-installation Procedures” on page 3-20. Removing and Replacing the Cover You need to remove the computer’s cover to install any of the options described in this chapter or to install or remove a disk drive (as described in Chapter 4).
Page 42 5. Remove the three screws securing the back panel, as shown below. 6. Grasp the sides of the cover and lift it straight up, as shown below: Installing and Removing Options...
Page 43 7. Set the cover aside. 8. Ground yourself to the computer by touching the metal surface of the back panel. Warning Be sure to ground yourself by touching the back panel of the computer every time you remove the cover. If you are not properly grounded, you could generate an electric shock that could damage a component when you touch it.
Page 44: Locating The Internal Components
Locating the Internal Components As you follow the instructions in this chapter, refer to the following illustration to locate the different components inside your computer. J1-J10 < J15 - video memory < J17-J20 ’ J25, J27 ‘c mounting bracket option card J36, c o p r o c e s s o r...
Page 45: Changing The Jumper Settings
Changing the Jumper Settings The main system board in your computer has a number of jumpers which control certain functions. These jumpers are preset at the factory to default positions; however, you can use the information in the following tables to change their function, if necessary: Port jumper settings Jumper...
Page 46 Diskette drive con troller jumper settings Jumper Jumper number setting 1-2* * Factory setting Hard disk drive con troller jumper settings Hard disk controller Enable Disable * Factory setting ** Two-pin jumper Display adapter jumper settings Jumper Jumper number setting 1-2‘...
Page 47: Setting The Jumpers
Setting the Jumpers If you need to change any jumper settings, follow these steps: 1. Refer to the illustration on page 3-5 to locate the jumpers. 2. If there are any option cards installed in your computer, you need to remove them to access the jumpers. See page 3-16. 3.
Page 48: Installing Memory Modules (Simms)
Installing Memory Modules (SlMMs) Your computer comes with 2MB or 4MB on SIMMs. By installing additional memory modules, you amount of memory in your computer up to 16MB. There are eight SIMM sockets on the main system board, and each can contain one memory module. You can install 256KB, 1MB, and 4MB SIMMs.
Page 49: Inserting Simms
Before you install SIMMs, check the following guidelines to ensure that they will work properly: LI Use only 30-pin, fast-page mode SIMMs that operate at an access speed of 70ns (nanoseconds) or faster. Be sure all the SIMMs operate at the same speed. Q Use the correct SIMM configuration to add the amount of memory you want.
Page 50 3. Position the first SIMM at an angle over the first empty socket in the bank you are filling, as shown below. The components on the SIMM should face the inside of the computer. 4. Push the SIMM into the socket until it is seated firmly in the slot.
Page 51: Removing Slmms
Removing SlMMs If you need to remove SIMMs from your computer (to install different ones, for example), follow the steps below: 1. Remove any option cards that may be blocking your access to the SIMM sockets. (See page 3-16 for instructions.) 2.
Page 52: Installing An Option Card
Installing an Option Card This section explains how to install option cards in your computer. Your computer has three 16-bit full-length slots and two B-bit half-length slots to accommodate a total of five option cards. Usually it does not matter which slot an option card occupies as long as the card fits in the slot.
Page 53 Remove the two retaining screws securing the power supply to the back of the computer and the third retaining screw holding the power supply to the base of the computer. Be careful not to disconnect any of the cables. Slide the power supply out of the way.
Page 54 5. Hold the card along the top corners and guide it into the connector, as shown below. (If you are installing a full-length card, insert the front edge of the card into the corresponding guide inside the computer’s front panel.) Once the connectors reach the slot, push the card in firmly (but carefully) to insert it fully.
Page 55: Removing An Option Card
Removing an Option Card You may need to remove an option card installed in your computer to access components on the main system board-to change a jumper setting, for example. You may also want to remove a card if you no longer need it. Follow these steps: 1.
Page 56 1. Locate the memory chip sockets on the main system board, shown on page 3-5. Bank 0 (labeled U24 and U40) contains two chips soldered to the system board, so you cannot add video memory in this bank. Bank 1 (U25 and U41) contains the two sockets closest to the soldered chips.
Page 57 Position one of the memory chips over the first socket as shown below, aligning the pins on the chip with the holes in the socket. Make sure the small notch on the end of the chip is facing the outside of the computer. Gently press the chip halfway into the socket (to make sure it is correctly aligned).
Page 58: Installing The Math Coprocessor
Installing the Math Coprocessor You can enhance your system’s performance for some applications by installing an Intel 80387SX, 33 MHz, 68-pin PLCC type math coprocessor. Follow these steps to install the math coprocessor: 1. Locate the socket for the math coprocessor. See page 3-5. 2.
Page 59: Post-Installationl Procedures
4. Position the coprocessor over the socket as shown below. Align the notched corner of the coprocessor (marked with a dot) over the corresponding comer in the socket. notched ’ corner Be sure to align the pins in the coprocessor directly over the holes in the socket.
Page 60: Chapter 4 Installing And Removing Drives
4-11 to install any type of drive in the upper horizontal bay. If you are installing or removing a non-Epson drive, some of the steps in this chapter may not apply; see the documentation that came with your drive for more information.
Page 61: Installing A Hard Disk Drive In The Internal Drive Bay
Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the Internal Drive Bay Your computer may have a hard disk drive already installed using the hard disk drive mounting bracket. If not, you can install a l-inch (third-height), 3½-inch wide drive below the mounting bracket or above it.
Page 62: Removing The Mounting Frames
Removing the Mounting Frames If there are mounting frames attached to your hard disk drive, you need to remove them before you can install the drive. Follow these steps: 1. On your drive, there may be a plastic guiderail and metal grounding plate attached to one of the mounting frames.
Page 63: Connecting The Drive Cable To The System Board
Connecting the Drive Cable to the System Board If you need to connect the hard disk drive ribbon cable to the system board, follow the steps below. (If the hard disk drive ribbon cable is already attached to the system board, refer to “Connecting the Drive and Power Cables to the Drive”...
Page 64: Connecting The Drive And Power Cables To The Drive
If you do not correctly align the holes with the pins, you could severely damage your system board when you push m Connecting the Drive and Power Cables to the Drive Follow the steps below to connect the hard disk drive ribbon cable and a power supply cable to the drive: 1.
Page 65 6. Position the power supply cable connector so that its notched comers line up with the notched comers of the power supply connector on the hard disk drive. 7. Make sure the holes fit over all the pins and then push in the connector.
Page 66: Installing The Hard Disk Below The Mounting Bracket
Installing the Hard Disk Below the Mounting Bracket If you have a third-height hard disk drive, you can install it below the hard disk drive mounting bracket. Refer to the illustrations below and follow these steps: 1. Remove the screw securing the mounting bracket to the base of the computer.
Page 67 4. Align the hard disk drive so that the cable connectors are facing the diskette drive bays and the four holes at the base of the drive are above the four pegs, as shown below. pegs 5. Gently lower the drive over the pegs. When the hard disk drive is resting on the pegs, it will not move from side to side.
Page 68: Installing The Hard Disk On The Mounting Bracket
7. Slide the bracket toward the side of the computer until the tabs hold the bracket secure. 8. Secure the mounting bracket with the screw, as shown above. Installing the Hard Disk On the Mounting Bracket You can also install a hard disk drive on top of the mounting bracket rather than under it.
Page 69 3. Lift the mounting bracket out of the computer. 4. Turn the hard disk drive over and locate the four mounting holes on the drive. 5. Position the bracket on the hard disk drive, aligning the holes in the bracket with the holes on the drive. 6.
Page 70: Removing A Hard Disk Drive From The Internal Drive Bay
Removing a Hard Disk Drive From the Internal Drive Bay To remove a hard disk drive, reverse the installation steps outlined above. Then disconnect the hard disk drive ribbon cable and the power supply cable from the back of the drive. When you disconnect the cables, grasp the connectors and pull them straight out so you do not bend the pins;...
Page 71 Follow these steps to install a drive in the upper horizontal drive bay: 1. Remove the faceplate from the bay. Place your hand behind the plate through the hole in the drive bay, and push the faceplate forward, as shown below. Keep the faceplate in a safe place in case you remove a drive later.
Page 72 3. Slide the drive into the bay as far as it will go. 4. The side of the drive bay contains slots correspond to that the mounting holes in the drive. Secure the drive using retaining screws in both sides of the drive. Installing and Removing Drives 4-13...
Page 73: Connecting The Drive And Power Cables
Connecting the Drive and Power Cables To connect the drive to the computer, you need to connect both the drive ribbon cable and a power supply cable. Follow the steps below. 1. If you are installing a diskette drive, locate the diskette drive ribbon cable.
Page 74 If you are installing a hard disk drive in the upper horizontal bay, make sure you use the proper hard disk drive ribbon cable and connect the drive to the hard disk drive connector. Also, if this is the second hard disk drive in your system, make sure you set the jumpers on both hard disk drives to indicate which is the master and which is the slave drive.
Page 75 4. Position the power supply cable connector so that its notched comers line up with the notched corners of the drive’s power supply connector. Make sure the holes fit over all the pins and then push in the connector. Caution If you do not align the cable connectors correctly, you could severely damage your drive when you push them in.
Page 76: Removing A Drive From The Upper Drive Bay
Removing a Drive from the Upper Drive Bay To remove a drive from the upper drive bay, follow these steps: 1. Remove both the ribbon cable connector and the power cable connector from the drive. 2. Remove the screws securing the drive. 3.
Page 77: Chapter 5 Installing Video Drivers
Chapter 5 Installing Video Drivers The Utility diskettes included with your system contain enhanced VGA (video graphics array) drivers and utilities for your computer’s built-in VGA adapter. This chapter describes how to install and use these drivers and utilities. Your computer’s built-in VGA adapter is compatible with IBM VGA.
Page 78: Installing The Drivers
This chapter describes installation procedures for the following common applications: Ll Lotus 1-2-3 and Symphony, version 2.x (see page 5-3) 0 Microsoft Windows, version 3.1 (see page 5-4) 0 Microsoft Word, version 5.0 (see page 5-5) Cl Quattro Pro, version 2.x (see page 5-6) a WordPerfect, version 5.1 (see page 5-7) Your Utility diskettes contain VGA utilities and drivers for additional applications.
Page 79: Lotus 1-2-3 Or Symphony
Lotus 1-2-3 or Symphony If you have not yet installed Lotus 1-2-3 or Symphony, follow the instructions in your Lotus documentation to install it. Then follow these steps to install the drivers: Insert Utility Diskette 1 in drive A. Type A : and press Enter to log onto drive A. Copy the drivers from the Utility Diskette 1 to the Lotus or Symphony program directory on your hard disk.
Page 80: Microsoft Windows
9. Select Text display to modify the text mode or Graphics display to modify the graphics resolution. Then press Enter. 10. Select the TVGA driver you want to install from the displayed list and press Enter. 11. Select Return to menu and press Enter. 12.
Page 81: Microsoft Word
5. Insert the Utility Diskette 1 in drive A. 6. Type the following path: A:\WIN 7. Select the driver you want to install. 8. Follow the instructions on the screen to finish running SETUP. Note All Windows driver files are compressed using Microsoft COMPRESS.
Page 82: Quattro Pro
Start your Word application. Press Esc to enter a command. Press 0 to enter an Option command. Select Display Mode. Press F1 to list the display modes available. Choose one of the following display modes to indicate the number of rows for your display: 1 Text, 25 lines, 16 color 2 Text, 43 l i n e s , 16 color...
Page 83: Wordperfect
3. Type the following command and press Enter to copy the new display drivers to your Quattro Pro directory: COPY A:\QPRO\VIDEO.RSC 4. Start your Quattro Pro application. 5. Type /O to select the Options menu. 6. Type D to display the available display mode drivers. 7.
Page 84 7. Select Graphics Screen Type. Choose Trident TVGA. 9. Select one of the extended graphics drivers. Choose from 800 x 600, 16 colors; 1023 x 768, 16 colors; and 786 x 1024, 16 colors. 10. Now select Text Screen Type. 11.
Page 85: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
Within each category, a more specific problem is described with possible solutions. If the suggestions here do not solve the problem, contact your Epson dealer. Identifying Your System When you request technical assistance, be ready to provide the serial number of your computer, its system BIOS version...
Page 86: The Computer Will Not Start
Use the following table to locate this information. Location of system information System information Serial number Video BIOS version System BIOS version System configuration DOS version Software versions The Computer Will Not Start The power light is on, but the computer does not start. Replace your main operating system diskette and turn on the computer again.
Page 87: The Computer Does Not Respond
The power cord is securely connected, but the computer still does not staff. Check the electrical outlet for power. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord. Plug a lamp into the outlet and turn it on. You installed of removed system components, and now your computer does not staff.
Page 88: Keyboard Problems
Keyboard Problems The screen displays a keyboard error message when you turn on of reset the computer. Make sure the keyboard is securely connected to the correct port. Nothing happens when you type on the keyboard. See “The Computer Does Not Respond,” above. The cursor keys on the numeric keypad do not work properly.
Page 89 If you installed a display adapter card, make sure your monitor and display adapter match. Also check to see if the card’s switches or jumpers and the jumpers on the system board are set properly. See Chapter 3 for system board jumper information.
Page 90: Diskette Problems
Diskette Problems You see a diskette error message. Reinsert the diskette, making sure you insert it all the way. If the drive has a latch, turn it down to secure the diskette. Also, check to see that you have inserted the right type of diskette in the drive.
Page 91: Diskette Drive Problems
Diskette Drive Problems A newly-installed diskette drive is not working properly. Make sure you have installed the drive correctly and check all the cable connections. You see a diskette drive error when you start your computer. Run the SETUP program and configure your system for the correct type of diskette drive.
Page 92: Software Problems
Also, make sure your hard disk drive has been physically formatted by the manufacturer. If it has not been physically formatted, use the format utility that came with the drive to format it. Note that a physical format is different from software-based formatting commands, such as the DOS FORMAT command.
Page 93: Printer Problems
Your application has locked the computer, making if unresponsive to keyboard commands. Reset the computer and try again. If resetting the computer does not help, turn it off, wait 20 seconds, then turn it on again. Some software, like OS/2, Unix, or NetWare 3.11, needs a minimum of 4MB to 8MB of RAM to work correctly.
Page 94: Memory Module Problems
Also, see the documentation that came with the option card to set any necessary DIP switches or jumpers on the card. The main system board of your computer may also have some jumpers that must be set for the option card to work properly. See Chapter 3 for system jumper information.
Page 95: Controller Problems
Controller Problems You see a controller error for the hard disk drive controller, the video controller, or the I/O port controllers when you start your system. The indicated controller on your system board may be faulty. If you have an option card with a controller that will work with your device, you can install it and change the jumper settings on the system board to disable the built-in controller.
Page 96: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix A Specifications CPU and Memory 32-bit CPU System speed Memory Video RAM Shadow RAM Math coprocessor Intel or AMD 80386SX, 33 MHz microprocessor with 16-bit data bus High and low speeds available; high speed is 33 MHz, low speed is 8 MHz; speed selection through SETUP program and keyboard commands;...
Page 97: Controllers
Clock/ calendar Controllers Video Diskette Hard disk Interfaces Monitor Parallel Serial Game Keyboard A-2 Specifications Real-time clock, calendar, and CMOS RAM socketed on main system board with built-in battery backup Trident VGA controller on main system board; provides resolutions up to in 16 colors 1024 x 768 Controller on main system board supports...
Page 98 Option slots Three 16-bit full-length and two B-bit half-length I/O expansion slots, ISA compatible, 8 MHz bus speed Speaker Internal Mass storage Two 3 1/2-inch wide drives (one internal mount) and one 5 1/4-inch wide, half-height drive Diskette drives 3.5-inch diskette drive, 1.44MB (high-density) storage capacity 5.25-inch diskette drive, 1.2MB (high-density) storage capacity...
Page 99: Physical Characteristics
Physical Characteristics Width Depth Height Weight Power Supply Type Input ranges Maximum outputs Frequency Option Slot Power Limits (Total) Maximum current* For all slots This system does not support older option cards that may require -5 volts. A-4 Specifications 15.6 inches (396 mm) 14.5 inches (368 mm) 4.1 inches (104 mm) 15 lb (6.8 kg), without drives or keyboard...
Page 100: Video Memory And Supported Resolutions
Video Memory and Supported Resolutions Memory 256KB 512KB Environmental Requirements Condition Temperature Humidity (non- condensing) Altitude Resolutions 640x480 800x600 1024x768 640x480 800x600 1024x768 640x480 800x600 1024x768 Non-operating Operating range range -4° to 140°F 41° to 90°F (-20° to 60°C) (5° to 32°C) 10% to 90% 20% to 90% -330 to 9,900 ft...
Page 101: Tested Operating Environments
Tested Operating Environments Although your system will run most software applications, the following operating environments have been tested for compatibility with your system. As new environments become available, these also will be tested. MS-DOS 3.3 through 6.0 DR DOS 6.0 Novell NetWare 4.0 Novell NetWare 3.11* Novell NetWare 2.2*...
Page 102: Available Options
Available Options The following list represents only a few of the options supported for this product. Call your nearest marketing location or Epson Direct for more information on specific options. Options Option Monitors Keyboards Mouse Mass storage devices Additional diskette...
Page 103 ActionLaser 1500 Stylus 800 Ink Jet Printer Microsoft Windows 3.1 Epson MS-DOS 5.0, 5.25” diskettes 1 Epson MS-DOS 5.0. 3.5" diskettes MS-DOS 6.0, 3.5” diskettes Epson OS/2. version 2.0 DR DOS 6.0, 3.5" diskettes 1 NetWare Lite 1.1, 3.5" diskettes...
Page 104: Index
Index AC power inlet, 1-4, 1-6,6-2 Addresses, memory, 1-10, 1-17 Air circulation, 1-1 Altitude, A-5 Analog connector, 1-4 VGA input, 5-1 Application program copy protected, 2-7 display problems, 6-5 exiting, 2-3, 2-5 loading automatically, 2-3 problems, 6-8 requiring slow speed, 1-16, 2-6 stopping, 2-5 timing requirements, 2-6 VGA drivers, 5-1 -2...
Page 105 Configuration changing, 1-8 -9, 1-18 drive, 4-17 files, 3-20 SIMM, 3-9 -10 system, 6-1 Connecting keyboard, 1-4 modem, 1-6 monitor, 1-4 mouse, 1-6 power cords, 1-5 -6, 2-1, 3-2, 3-4 printer, 1-5 Connector analog, 1-4 card-edge, 4-14 hard disk drive, 4-4 -5 header, 4-14 keyboard, 1-4, 1-16 monitor, 1-4...
Page 106 Diskette drive caution, 4-16 configuration through SETUP, 4-17, 6-7 controller jumper, 3-7 errors, 6-7 faulty, 6-6 installing, 4-1 -18 jumpers, 3-6 -7, 4-16 latch, 2-4, 6-6 light, 2-1, 2-4 power cable, 4-14 -15, 4-17, 6-7 problems, 6-7 protective card, 1-7 reassigning drive A, 1-11, 3-6, 4-16 removing, 4-17 ribbon cable, 4-14 -15, 4-17, 6-7...
Page 107 4-5 configuration through SETUP, 4-17 connecting cables, 4-3 -5 connector, 4-4, 4-6, 4-11 controller, A-2 cylinder value, 1-14 Epson-supplied, 1-11, 1-14 errors, 6-7 formatting, 6-7 -8 grounding plate, 4-3 guiderail, 4-3 installing, Intro-2, 4-1 -18 internal bay, 4-1...
Page 108 Jumpers VGA controller, 3-7 video card, 3-13, 6-5 K/B, 1-4 Key disk, 2-7, 6-8 Key-way, 4-15 Keyboard checking connections, 6-4 connecting, 1-4 connector, 1-4, 1-16 num lock, 1-16, 6-4 option, 1-16 port, Intro-l, 1-4, A-2 problems, 6-4 processor speed command, 2-7, PS/2 compatible, Intro-l, A-2 reconnecting, 3-4 Keypad, numeric, 1-16, 2-7, 6-4...
Page 109 Monitor turning on, 2-2 VGA port, 1-4, 1-15 Monochrome adapter jumper settings, 3-7 Mounting bracket identifying, 4-2 installing hard disk drive, 4-7, securing, 4-3, 4-9 slots, 4-7 Mounting frames, removing, 4-2-3 Mounting holes, 4-13 Mouse, 1-4, 1-6,6-11 Multifrequency monitor, 1-4, 5-1 NetWare 286, 1-14 Non-interlaced mode, jumper, 3-7...
Page 110 Power cord, 1-5 -6, 2-1, 3-2, 3-4 Power requirements monitor, 1-5 option cards, 3-13, 6-10 Power supply cables, 4-3, 4-5, 4-14 -15 frequency, A-4 input ranges, A-4 limitations, 3-13, 6-3 location, 3-5 maximum outputs, A-4 removing, 3-13 type, A-4 Power-on diagnostics, 1-7, 2-2, 6-10 Printer checking connections, 6-9 drivers, 6-9...
Page 111 SIMMS banks, 3-9 configuration, 1-15, 3-9 -10 incorrect type, 6-3 installing, Intro-2, 3-1, 3-9 location, 3-5 positioning, 3-11 removing, 3-12 sockets, 3-11 type, 3-10, A-l Slave hard disk drive, 4-15 Slot cover, 3-13 Slots, option, Intro-l Slow processor speed, 1-16, 2-6 -7, 6-8, 6-10, A-1 Slow refresh option, 1-17 Sockets...
Page 112 Video BIOS, 6-2, A-1 card jumpers, 3-13, 6-5 chips, 3-16, A-1 controller, A-2 drivers, installing, 1-18, 5-1 -8 jumper settings on card, 6-5 modes, 5-1 resolutions, Intro-2, 5-1-8, A-2 ROM, 1-17 Video memory, 3-5 adding, 3-16 configuration, 3-16 displaying, 3-18 on system board, 5-1 sockets, 3-16 type, 3-16, A-l...
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Epson EL 3S/33 User Manual

Introduction

Chapter 1 Setting up Your System

Chapter 2 Using Your Computer

Chapter 3 Installing and Removing Options

Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Drives

Chapter 5 Installing Video Drivers

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Specifications

Index

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