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EPSON ® EL 4S/33 User’s Guide @ This manual is printed on recycled paper and is 100% recyclable..
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Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 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.
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.
Instructions Importantes de Skurit6 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 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 I’ordinateur de toute sortie murale avant le nettoyage.
11. Dans le cas oti on utilise un cordon de rallonge avec I’ordinateur, on doit s’assurer que la valeur totale d’amperes branches dans le cordon n’exckle 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.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS 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.
Contents VGA Utilities ............................. 2 Optional Equipment ........................ 2 Memory ............................. 2 Drives .............................. 2 Math Coprocessor ....................... 3 How to Use This Manual .....
Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Turning On the Computer ...................... 2-1 Turning Off the Computer ...................... 2-3 Inserting and Removing Disks ................... 2-4 Stopping a Command or Program ................. 2-5 Resetting the Computer .
Chapter 5 Installing Video Drivers Installing the Drivers ....................... . 5-2 Lotus 1-2-3 or Symphony ...................... 5-3 Microsoft Windows ........................ . 5-4 Microsoft Word .......................... . 5-5 Quattro Pr o ..
Introduction Your new Epson® EL 4S/33 computer is a high-performance system offering flexibility and expandability in a compact design. It provides the following features: 0 Cl 0 0 0 0 cl 0 0 Cyrix®.
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; with 1024KB, it supports the same resolutions in up to 256 colors.
Math Coprocessor You may want to install a Cyrix Cx83S87-33 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.
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: 0 Getting started Q Connecting the computer 0 Running the SETUP program 0 Post-SETUP procedures.
cl 0 P 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 2. If there is a protective card in the diskette drive, remove it now.
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. (You also may need to run SETUP again later if you change your configuration.
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 setup utility Press F2 to run the SETUP program to correct your configuration.
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 CL BIOS version number 0 Addresses for video mode, serial ports, and printer ports.
Setting the Diskette Drive(s) On your system, diskette drive A is the 3.5-inch highdensity drive installed in the lower drive bay on your system. You may also have another drive of a different size or capacity; this is drive B. Check the settings for both drives and correct them if necessary.
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 (continued) Type Cyl Hd Pre LZ Sec Size* (MB) 1 46 925 9 -1 925 17 69 47 699 7 256 700 17 40 48,49 User-defined drive type l Actual formatted size may be slightly different than size on drive label.
Defining your own drive type If the parameters for your hard disk (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. 2. 3. 4. Move your cursor to Hard Disk 1 or 2 and press + or - until you see drive type 48 or type 49.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chapter 2 Using Your Computer This chapter briefly describes the following operations: P Turning the computer on and off P Inserting and removing diskettes LJ Stopping a command or program CI Resetting the computer 0 Changing the processor speed.
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.
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.
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.
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 fo.
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. If you are using DOS, you can also hold down Ctrl and Alt and press Del.
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 key disk-the diskette that contains the copy protection-in the diskette drive.
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.
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.
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 3-3.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 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.
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.
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 .
Diskette drive controller jumper settings Jumper Jumper number setting J27 1-2* 2-3 * Factory setting Function Enables diskette drive controller Disables diskette drive controller Hard disk drive cont.
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.
Installing Memory Modules (SIMMs) Your computer comes with 2MB or 4MB on SIMMs. By installing additional memory modules, you can increase the 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.
Before you install SIMMs, check the following guidelines to ensure that they will work properly: 0 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.
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. 5. 6. Push the SIMM into the socket until it is seated firmly in the slot.
Removing SIMMs 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.
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 8-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.
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.
5. Hold the card along the top comers 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.
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.
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.
4. 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. 5. Gently press the chip halfway into the socket (to make sure it is correctly aligned).
Installing the Math Coprocessor You can enhance your system’s performance for some applications by installing a Cyrix Cx83S87-33 math coprocessor. To install the math coprocessor, follow the instructions in the manual that came with it or follow these steps: 1.
4. Position the coprocessor over the socket as shown below. Align the notched corner of the coprocessor (marked with a dot) over the bevelled corner in the socket. Be sure to align the pins in the coprocessor directly over in the wrong position, you could permanently damage it.
Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install and remove optional drives in your computer. You can use these instructions to install a variety of devices, including hard disk drives, a diskette drive, a tape drive, or a CD-ROM drive.
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), 3 ½-inch wide drive below the mounting bracket or above it.
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.
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” on page 4-5.
If you do not correctly align the holes with the pins, you could severely damage your system board when you push in the cable connector. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Secure the bracket to the drive with four screws.
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.
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.
3. Slide the drive into the bay as far as it will go. 4. The side of the drive bay contains slots that correspond to the mounting holes in the drive. Secure the drive using retaining screws in both sides of the drive.
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.
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.
4. Position the power supply cable connector so that its notched comers line up with the notched comers of the drive’s power supply connector. Make sure the holes fit over all the pins and then push in the connector. notched Caution If you do not align the cable connectors correctly, you could severely damage your drive when you push them in.
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. Reach behind the drive and gently push it to the front of the bay; then pull it out of the slot.
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.
This chapter describes installation procedures for the following common applications: P Lotus 1-2-3 and Symphony, version 2.x (see page 5-3) P Microsoft Windows, version 3.1 (see page 5-4) P Microsoft Word, version 5.0 (see page 5-5) Cl Quattro Pro, version 2.
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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Insert Utility Diskette 1 in drive A.
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.
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.
5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Start your Word application. Press Esc to enter a command. Press O to enter an Option command. Select Display Mode. Press F1 to list the display modes available.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Type the following command and press Enter to copy the new display drivers to your Quattro Pro directory: COPY A:QPROVIDEO.RSC Start your Quattro Pro application. Type /O to select the Options menu. Type D to display the available display mode drivers.
7. Select Graphics Screen Type. 8. Choose Trident TVGA. 9. Select one of the extended graphics drivers. Choose from 800 x 600,16 colors; 1024 x 768,16 colors; and 786 x 1024, 16 colors. 10. Now select Text Screen Type. 11. Choose Trident VGA. 12. Select the resolution you want for your text driver.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting If you have any problems as you set up and use your computer, refer to this chapter. You can correct most problems by adjusting a cable connection, repeating a software procedure, or resetting the computer.
Use the following table to locate this information. Location of system information System information location I Serial number On the back panel of the computer Video BIOS version System BIOS version .
The power cord is secure/y connected, but the computer still does not start. 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 or removed system components, and now your computer does not start.
Keyboard Problems The screen displays a keyboard error message when you turn on or 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Option Card Problems A newly installed option card is not working correctly. Make sure the option card is installed correctly and is well-seated in its slot. Run the SETUP program to update your computer’s configuration after you install the card. Also, perform setup procedures for any software you are using with the option card.
Memory Module Problems The memory count displayed by the power-on diagnostics program is incorrect You may have installed the SIMMs incorrectly. They may be the wrong type or speed, or they may not be inserted all the way. See Chapter 3 for information on installing SIMMs.
Appendix A Specifications CPU and Memory 32-bit CPU Internal cache System speed Memory ROM video RAM ShadowRAM Math coprocessor Cyrix Cx486SLC, 33 MHz microprocessor with 16-bit data bus 1KB built int.
Clock calendar Real-time clock, calendar, and CMOS RAM socketed on main system board with built-in battery backup Controllers Trident VGA controller on main system board; provides resolutions up to 10.
Option slots Three 16-bit full-length and two B-bit N-length I/O expansion slots, ISA compatible, 8 MHz bus speed Speaker Internal Mass storage Two 3½-inch wide drives (one internal mount) and one 5 1/4-inch wide, half-height drive Diskeffe drives 3.
Physical Characteristics Width 15.6 inches (396 mm) Depth 14.5 inches (368 mm) Height 4.1 inches (104 mm) Weight 15 lb (6.8 kg), without drives or keyboard Power Supply Type Input ranges Maximum outputs frequency 65 Watt, fan-cooled 90 to 260 VAC +5 VDC at 7.
Video Memory and Supported Resolutions Memory 256KB 512KB 1MB Resolutions Colors 640 x 480 16 800 x 600 16 1024 x 768 4 640 x 480 256 800 x 600 255 1024 x 768 16 640 x 480 256 800 x 600 256 1024 x 768.
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.
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.
Option (continued) FX-1170, wide carriage DFX-5000. wide carriage DFX-8000. wide carriage C095001 C112001 C030001 24-pin ActionPrinter 3250, narrow carriage LQ-570. narrow carriage LQ-860, narrow carriage LQ-870, narrow carriage LQ-1070, wide carriage LQ-1170, wide carriage LQ-2550.
Index A 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-.
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 Conne.
Diskette drive cable, 4-14 -15, 4-17, 6-7 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 l.
H Half-length option slots, A-3 Hard disk drive bays, 3-5 cable, 4-2 -3, 4-5 -6, 4-11, 4-14 -16 caution, 4-5-6 circuit board, 4-5 configuration through SETUP, 4-17 connecting cables, 4-3-5 connector, .
Jumpers VGA controller, 3-7 video card, 3-13, 6-5 K 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 p.
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, 4-9 securing, 4-3, 4-9 slots, 4-7 Mounting frames.
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.
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.
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.
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