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EPSON® PROGRESSION™

Setup Guide

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  • Page 1: Setup Guide

    EPSON® PROGRESSION™ Setup Guide This manual is printed on recycled paper and is 100% recyclable.
  • Page 2 Further, this publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice. TRADEMARKS Epson is a registered trademark and Epson Progression is a trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation. VirtualCache is a trademark of Epson Portland, Inc.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions 1. 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 4 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: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System 1 Choosing a Location......1-2 2 Removing the Protective Card ....3 Connecting a Monitor .
  • Page 8 Setting the Password Options ....2-15 2-17 Changing a Password ..... Deleting a Password.
  • Page 9 User’s Guide. If you need help while you are setting up your computer in the United States, you can contact your dealer or call the Epson Customer Support Center at (800) 922-8911. If you purchased your computer outside the United States, contact your nearest Epson dealer.

  • Page 10: 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 11: Choosing A Location

    Choosing a Location When selecting a place to set up your system, choose a safe, convenient location that provides the following: 0 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 12: Removing The Protective Card

    Removing the Protective Card If you have only a 3.5-inch diskette drive (one that uses diskettes that are 3.5 inches wide), go to step 3. If you have a 5.25-inch diskette drive (like the one shown below), there may be a protective card in the diskette slot. To remove it, lift the latch up to release the card;...

  • Page 13: 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 VGA port as described below. If you have any other type of monitor, see “Using a Display Adapter Card”...
  • Page 14 3. Examine the connector end of the monitor cable and position it to line up with the VGA port on the computer. Then plug the cable into the port, as shown below. VGA port Caution To avoid damaging the connector, be careful not to bend the pins when inserting the plug.
  • Page 15 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 16: 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. Note Skip this section if you connected your monitor to the computer’s VGA port.

  • Page 17: Connecting A Printer Or Other Device

    Once you have installed your adapter card, return to this section to connect your monitor. If your monitor came with its own manual, follow the instructions there. Otherwise, you can follow the steps above for connecting a monitor to the computer’s VGA port;...

  • Page 18: Using The Parallel Port

    Using the Parallel Port Follow these steps to connect a parallel printer to your computer: 1. Place the printer next to the computer with their backs facing you. 2. Position the appropriate end of the printer cable to line up with the parallel port on the computer, as shown below.
  • Page 19 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 20: Using The Serial Port

    Using the Serial Port If you have a serial printer, a modem, or other peripheral device, you can connect it to the serial (RS-232C) port on the back of the computer. The serial port uses a DB-9P connector, so be sure you have a compatible cable. To connect a serial device, insert the connector into the serial port, as shown below.

  • Page 21: 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 keyboard port, just to the left of the video port, as shown below. keyboard port Caution Although the connectors and ports for the keyboard and mouse are physically identical, they cannot be used interchangeably.

  • Page 22: 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, as shown below. If you want to lower the keyboard, press down on the recessed tab (labelled L or R) and lower the leg into the slot.
  • Page 23 Note If you have a mouse that requires a different type of port, you can connect it to the built-in serial port or install an appropriate option card to provide the port. You also need to change the setting of jumpers JP3 and JP4 inside the computer.

  • Page 24: Connecting The Power Cord

    If your system has not already been configured, you may need to install a mouse driver. See your mouse manual. Connecting the Power Cord To connect the computer’s power cord, plug it 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 25: 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 components in a convenient arrangement.

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 your computer 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 28: Starting The Setup Program

    0 Type(s) of diskette and hard disk drive(s) installed 0 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 29 You see the first screen of SETUP information: [More... Date/Time Date:O9/15/1993 Time:13:19:44 <+> <-> <Enter> edit|Use change There are several screens of SETUP options. A box in the lower left corner continuously displays the current date and time. The help lines at the top and bottom of the screen list some of the keys you can press to perform various SETUP operations.

  • Page 30: Selecting Options

    Selecting options A solid cursor bar highlights the option currently selected. You can scroll through the options using [II and m When you reach an option you want to change, press [Mwl to select it. The current setting flashes. Then press b + or I-] to than the setting.

  • Page 31: Setting The Date And Time

    SETUP key functions (continued) [Ent#l Selects the highlighted option so you can change its setting Change the current setting; for numeric parameters, increases or decreasesthe current numeric value Erases me characters you type for options that require (3Yizsa keyboard entry, such as the date and time The rest of this chapter describes how to choose the correct SETUP parameters for your system.

  • Page 32: Setting The Processor Speed Options

    4. Type four digits for the year, such as 1993, and press Ibgrl. (If you make a mistake, press GGCl to erase the characters before you press @El.) If you entered an invalid date (such as month 13), you see the date prompt again.
  • Page 33 The Auto speed and Power-on low speed options allow you to set your computer’s processor to at one of three operate speeds: high, low, and automatic. High speed is the fastest speed at which your computer’s processor can operate, such as 25 MHz or 33 MHz; low speed simulates an 8 MHz processor speed;...

  • Page 34: Setting The Fast Boot Option

    Setting the Fast Boot Option The Fast boot option allows you to speed up power-on diagnostic testing when you turn on or reset your computer. When you enable Fast boot, your computer does not run certain system memory tests. The default setting is disabled. 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...
  • Page 35 The Shadow areas option allows you to enable or disable shadow RAM in the address ranges listed below. The default setting for each area is listed in parentheses. (If necessary, press [ to display the options.) P C0000h - C3FFFh (Enabled) 0 C4000h - C7FFFh (Enabled) Q C8000h - CBFFFh (Enabled) Q CC000h - CFFFFh (Enabled)

  • Page 36: Setting The Keyboard Options

    Setting the Keyboard Options There are four keyboard options available: 0 Keyboard function 0 Keyboard delay Q Keyboard speed 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 37: 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 Q Video type Q Math coprocessor. You cannot change the settings for Number of diskette drives or Video type.

  • Page 38: Setting The Built-In Parallel And Seriai Port Options

    SETUP may detect a built-in or optional math coprocessor on your computer’s CPU card. You see Yes at the Math option if SETUP detects a math coprocessor or coprocessor if it does not detect one. 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.
  • Page 39 If you install 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 (the Enabled default setting) for the primary port option. Also select the default I/O address option listed in the table above.

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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 42 7. You see the prompt Enter Type your Password Again. password and press [ThePasswordoptionsetting changes to Set. Note Be sure to remember the password you enter or write it down and keep it in a safe place. If you cannot remember it, you will not be able to use the computer the next time you turn it on.

  • Page 43: Changing A Password

    Changing a Password If you need to change the password you set, 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 SETUP. Highlight the option and press [En(wl.

  • Page 44: Setting The Diskette Drive Type(S)

    3. Press m or [-I . You see a prompt to enter your old password. 4. Type your old password and press [Enbrl. Password option setting changes to Not installed. security Be sure to save your settings as you exit SETUP to keep your password security changes.

  • Page 45: Setting The Hard Disk Drive(S)

    Hard Disk Drive Types If you installed a hard disk in your computer that is not the standard Epson 240MB drive (type 34), you need to select the correct type to match your drive. The following table lists the types of standard hard disk drives use.
  • Page 46 Hard disk drive types 2-20 Running the SETUP Program...
  • Page 47 Hard disk drive types (continued) Actual size when formatted may be slightly different than the size listed on the drive label. t Hard disk drive supported in translate mode + Epson drives Running the SETUP Program 2-21...

  • Page 48: Defining Your Own Drive Type

    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 disk 2 : option and press [Marl 2.

  • Page 49: 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 Defined Cache control Areas and also set two additional user Defined...

  • Page 50: Setting The Cache Test And Use Control Options

    You 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. To change the setting of one or more System Defined Control Areas, select an address area and press [+I Cache or I-1 to choose Enabled or Disabled.

  • Page 51: 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.) Note...

  • Page 52: You Made Changes, And Want To Save Them And Exit Setup

    You made changes, and want to save them and exit SETUP Press m You see the following menu: and Exit Save No Save and Exit Return to Setup Highlight and Exit and press [Mwl The computer Save saves your settings in its CMOS RAM and reboots. To remain in the SETUP program, highlight Return t o setup and press ~ The exit menu disappears and you see the current SETUP screen.

  • Page 53: 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: Save Exit No Save and Exit Return to Setup Highlight No Save and Exit and press [M*l. The computer does not save any changes you made to your SETUP options.

  • Page 54: Save And Exit

    You do not see the option because you have Save and Exit already saved the latest chart es to your computer’s CMOS RAM when you pressed FlO . Highlight No Save and Exit and press brcr The computer reboots and tries to load your operating system from a diskette or your hard disk drive.

  • Page 55: 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. Note 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 56: Appendix A Using Memory

    Appendix A Using Memory Your computer comes with 4MB of memory, and you may have installed additional memory-either with single inline memory modules (SIMMs) or a memory card-to increase the total amount. 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 57 Reserved memory is memory in the range 640KB to 1MB. The system enhances its performance 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 58 You can also purchase separate expanded memory manager programs, such as QEMM.® However, if you are using MS-DOS, Windows, and other compatible programs, it is best to use one of the memory managers that came with your software because these memory managers have been tested and proven reliable.
  • Page 59 Index CMOS RAM, 2-2, 2-4, 2-26, 2-28 Color adapter, 2-11 AC power inlet, 1-15 Color monitor, 1-7 Addresses, Command prompt, 1-17 I/O, 2-12-13 COMn, 2-12-13 memory, 2-8 -9, 2-23 -24, A-1 -2 Configuration, Intro-l, 2-1 -2 non-cacheable, 2-2, 2-23 -24 Configured system, Intro-l, 1-17 Alternate VGA interface, 1-7 Connecting,...
  • Page 60 Jumper settings, 1-7, 1-14, 2-14 Keyboard, EGA card, 2-11 Electromagnetic interference, 1-2 adjusting angle, 1-13 Environmental conditions, 1-2 cable, 1-12 Epson Customer Support Center, 1-12 connecting, Intro-l delay, 2-1, 2-10 Equipment, installed, 2-1, 2-11 -12 function, 2-10 Error messages, 1-17, 2-2, 2-29...
  • Page 61 Memory, count, 1-16 Network server mode, 2-1, 2-16 expanded, A-2 -3 Non-cacheable addresses, 2-2, extended, 2-1, 2-3, A-1 -2 2-23-24 general information, A-1 -3 Number of diskette drives, LIM EMS, A-2 2-11 -12, 2-18 manager, A-1 -3 Numeric coprocessor, 2-11-12 map, A-3 Num lock, 2-1, 2-10 RAM, 2-1 -2, 2-8 -9, 2-24, 2-26,...
  • Page 62 Port, Removing protective card, 1-3 addresses, 2-12-14 Reserved memory, A-1 -2 configuration, 2-12 ROM, 2-1, 2-8 keyboard, 1-12,1-14 ROM BIOS, 2-1, 2-8 -9 monitor, 1-4-8,2-11 RS-232C, 1-11 mouse, 1-12-14 parallel, 1-8 -10, 2-1, 2-12-14 primary, 2-12-14 Safety precautions, 1-2 serial, 1-11, 1-14, 2-1, 2-12-14 Saving SETUP settings, 2-25-28 VGA, 1-4 -8, 2-1 SCSI card, 2-8...
  • Page 63 SETUP program, SETVOL, 2-14 internal cache, 2-2, 2-14 -15 Shadow RAM, 2-1, 2-8 -9 internal drive controllers, 2-14 SIMMs, A-l I/O addresses, 2-12-14 SMARTDRV, A-2 I/O ports, 2-12-13 software, Intro-l keyboard delay, 2-1, 2-10 Software speed change, 2-6-7 keyboard function, 2-10 Speaker, 2-1, 2-14 keyboard options, 2-1, 2-10 Speed,...
  • Page 64 VDISK, A-2 Windows, 2-29, A-2 -3 VGA (Video graphics array), alternate interface, 1-7 color, 2-10 device drivers, 1-17 display adapter, 1-4, 1-7 -8, 2-11 feature connector, 1-7 interface, alternate, 1-7 monitor, 1-4 -5, 1-7-8 port, built-in, 1-4 -8 Video BIOS, 2-1, 2-8 -9 Video cards, 1-4, 1-7 -8, 2-11 Video monitor, see Monitor Video shadow RAM, 2-1, 2-8 -9...

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