Epson 3865X Plus Manuals

Table of Contents

• • 4

    Copyright Notice
  • 7

    Table of Contents
  • 13

    Introduction
  • 13

    Optional Equipment
  • 14

    Operating Systems and Other Software
  • 15

    How to Use This Manual
  • 15

    VGA Utilities
  • 17

    Where to Get Help
    • 18

      Setting Up Your System

• 18

  Chapter 1

  • 18

    Choosing a Location
  • 20

    Removing the Protector Card
  • 21

    Connecting a Monitor
    • 21

      Using the VGA Interface
    • 24

      Using a Display Adapter Card
  • 25

    Connecting a Printer or Other Device
    • 25

      Using the Parallel Interface
    • 28

      Using the Serial Interface
  • 29

    Connecting the Keyboard
  • 30

    Connecting the Mouse
  • 32

    Connecting the Power Cord
  • 33

    Turning On the Computer
    • 35

      Turning Off the Computer
      • 36

        Running the Setup Program

• 37

  Chapter 2

  • 37

    Automatic Configuration
  • 37

    Starting the Setup Program
    • 39

      Continuing From an Error Message
    • 41

      Moving the Cursor Block
  • 41

    Setting the Display Adapter Type
  • 44

    Setting the Power-On Password
  • 46

    Setting the Processor Speed
  • 48

    Setting the Speaker and Keyboard Options
  • 50

    Setting the Real-Time Clock
  • 53

    Setting the Hard Disk Drive Configuration
    • 58

      Hard Disk Drive Types
  • 61

    Setting the Diskette Drive Type(S)
  • 63

    Setting the Serial/Parallel Interfaces
  • 65

    Reviewing Your Settings
  • 66

    Leaving the Setup Menu

• 68

  Chapter 3 Using Your Computer

  • 68

    Installing MS-DOS or Another Operating System
  • 69

    Copying the Reference and Utility Files
  • 70

    Special Keys On the Keyboard
  • 72

    Stopping a Command or Program
  • 72

    Resetting the Computer
  • 74

    Using a Power-On Password
    • 75

      Changing a Power-On Password
    • 76

      Deleting a Power-On Password
  • 77

    Using Disks and Disk Drives
    • 77

      How Disks Store Data
    • 79

      Types of Diskette Drives
    • 82

      Caring for Diskettes and Diskette Drives
    • 83

      Write-Protecting Diskettes
    • 85

      Using a Single Diskette Drive System
    • 87

      Inserting and Removing Diskettes
    • 88

      Formatting Diskettes
    • 89

      Making Backup Copies
    • 90

      Using a Hard Disk Drive
    • 93

      Enhancing System Operations

• 93

  Chapter 4

  • 93

    Using AUTOEXEC.BAT and Other Batch Files
  • 94

    Changing the Processor Speed
    • 96

      Entering Keyboard Commands
    • 97

      Using the ESPEED Program
  • 99

    Reassigning the Diskette Drives
    • 100

      Using the AFDD Program
  • 102

    Using Your Computer As a Network Server
    • 103

      Using a Password in Network Server Mode
  • 105

    Using Expanded Memory Beyond 640KB
  • 106

    Using Special VGA Features

• 108

  Chapter 5 Installing and Removing Options

  • 109

    Removing the Cover
  • 113

    Changing the Jumper Settings
    • 116

      Setting the Jumpers
  • 117

    Installing an Option Card
  • 122

    Removing an Option Card
  • 123

    Adding Memory Modules
    • 124

      Installing Memory Modules
    • 130

      Removing Memory Modules
  • 135

    Installing a Math Coprocessor
  • 139

    Removing a Math Coprocessor
  • 140

    Replacing the Cover
  • 142

    Post-Installation Setup for Memory Cards
    • 143

      Using the CORFIX Program
  • 144

    Post-Installation Setup

• 146

  Appendix A Using the VGA Utilities

  • 148

    Preparing to Install Drivers or Utilities
  • 149

    Microsoft Windows/286, Versions 2.03 and 2.1
  • 151

    Microsoft Windows/386, Version 2.1
  • 152

    Microsoft/Ibm OS/2, Version 1.1
  • 154

    Autodesk Autocad, Version 2.62
  • 155

    Installing the Drivers
  • 156

    Autodesk Autocad, Version 9.0
  • 157

    Installing the Driver
  • 159

    Autodesk Autocad, Version 10.0
  • 161

    Digital Research GEM, Version 2.2
  • 165

    Digital Research GEM, Version 3.0
  • 168

    Ventura Publisher, Versions 1.0 and 1.1
  • 170

    Ventura Publisher, Version 2.0
  • 171

    Ashton-Tate Framework II, Release 1.0
    • 173

      Releases 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0
  • 176

    Wordstar, Version 3.3
  • 178

    Wordstar, Versions 4.0 and 5.0
  • 180

    Wordperfect, Versions 4.0 and 4.1
  • 181

    Wordperfect, Versions 5.0 and 5.1
  • 183

    VGAMODE Utility Program
  • 185

    SETVGA Utility Program
  • 186

    Installing the Utility
  • 188

    SNOOZE Utility Program
  • 190

    Microsoft Mouse Driver 7.0 Patch Utility

• 192

  Appendix B Installing and Removing Disk Drives

  • 193

    Using the Correct Drive Bay

• 194

  How to Use This Appendix

  • 195

    Setting the Hard Disk Drive Jumpers
    • 196

      Setting the Jumpers for Two Hard Disk Drives
    • 197

      Changing the Jumper Settings
  • 199

    Installing a Hard Disk in the Vertical Position
    • 199

      Removing the Mounting Frames From the Drive
    • 201

      Removing and Attaching the Mounting Plate
    • 204

      Installing the Drive
    • 209

      Connecting the Hard Disk Drive Cables
  • 215

    Removing a Hard Disk From the Vertical Position
  • 218

    Installing or Removing a Disk Drive in the Horizontal Position
    • 219

      Removing the Subassembly
    • 225

      Installing a Disk Drive in the Horizontal Position
    • 233

      Replacing the Drive On the Subassembly
    • 235

      Removing a Disk Drive From the Horizontal Position
    • 238

      Replacing the Subassembly

• 249

  Appendix C Physically Formatting a Hard Disk

  • 250

    Choosing the Type of Format
    • 251

      Reformatting a Used Disk
    • 252

      Formatting a New Disk
    • 252

      Selecting an Option
    • 252

      Starting the Formatting Process
  • 253

    Option 1, Format
    • 255

      Modifying the Defective Track Table
    • 257

      Formatting the Disk
  • 258

    Option 2, Destructive Surface Analysis
  • 260

    Option 3, Non-Destructive Surface Analysis
  • 261

    Exiting the Hard Disk Format Menu

• 262

  Appendix D Troubleshooting

  • 263

    Error Messages
  • 266

    The Computer Won't Start
  • 267

    The Computer Does Not Respond
  • 269

    Password Problems
    • 270

      Removing a Password
    • 272

      Setting a New Password
  • 274

    Keyboard Problems
  • 275

    Monitor Problems
  • 277

    Diskette Problems
  • 280

    Diskette Drive Problems
  • 281

    Hard Disk Problems
  • 285

    Software Problems
  • 286

    Printer Problems
  • 288

    Option Card Problems
  • 289

    Mouse Problems
  • 290

    Memory Module Problems
  • 291

    Math Coprocessor Problems

• 292

  Appendix E Performing System Diagnostics

  • 293

    Starting System Diagnostics
  • 295

    Selecting an Option
  • 296

    Modifying the Device List
  • 297

    Selecting a Test
    • 299

      Resuming From an Error
  • 302

    Error Codes and Messages
  • 303

    Error Codes and Messages

• 305

  Appendix F Specifications

  • 305

    CPU and Memory
  • 306

    Controllers
  • 306

    Interfaces
  • 307

    Power Supply
  • 307

    Mass Storage
  • 308

    Keyboard
  • 308

    Environmental Requirements
  • 309

    Physical Characteristics
  • 310

    Glossary
  • 318

    Hard Disk