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IMPORTANT NOTlCE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY 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 ofmerchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or for any indirect, special, or consequential damages.
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 before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the computer.
Importantes instructions de s&wit6 Lire attentivement les instructions suivantes et les conserver pour les consulter en cas de besoin. Observer soigneusement tous les avertissements et directives marques sur l’ordinateur. l Debrancher l’ordinateur avant de le nettoyer.
lntroduction Your EPSON® computer provides powerful system performance and offers a wide range of enhancement options System features include: 0 Choice of microprocessor: Intel® or Cyrix® 486SX/ 25.
Five 16-bit, ISA-compatible option slots: three full-length, and two half-length Space for up to four mass storage devices (three externally accessible and one internal) On-board support for up to two.
Energy Savings In standard configurations, this computer complies with the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star Program, which promotes the manufacture of energy-efficient printers, computers, and monitors.
Optional Equipment You can easily upgrade your computer by installing additional memory and a wide variety of options, as described in Chapters 3 and 4. Memory By adding 1MB, 2MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, or 32MB SIMMs (single inline memory modules) to the main system board, you can expand the computer’s memory up to 64MB.
How to Use This Manual You do not have to read everything in this manual; check the following chapter summaries. Chapter 1 provides simple instructions for setting up your system and for turning it on and off. It also describes running the SETUP program to define your computer’s configuration.
Where to Get Help If you purchased your computer in the United States or Canada, EPSON provides customer support and service through a network of Authorized EPSON Customer Care Centers. EPSON also provides support services through the EPSON Connection.
If you need help with any software application program you are using, see the documentation that came with that program for technical support information.
Contents Introduction Video ................................... 2 Energy Savings .............................. 3 VGA Drivers ............................... 3 Optional Equipment .......................... 4 How to Use This Manual ....................
Chapter 2 Using Your Computer Working Comfortably 2-1 ............ Stopping a Command or Program ............ 2-2 Resetting the Computer 2-3 ............ Using Energy Wisely 2-4 ............ Using Your Green PC Features 2-4 ............ Changing the Processor Speed 2-5 .
Removing a Hard Disk Drive From the Mounting Bracket ........................ Installing a Drive in an External Drive Bay ........................ Attaching Mounting Frames to the Drive ........................ Installing the Drive ...................
Environmental Requirement s ........................ Video Resolutions and Color s ........................ Hard Disk Drive Type s ........................ Drive Option Informatio n ........................ Options Available from EPSO N ..............
Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System This chapter briefly describes how to set up your computer. It includes the following information: 0 Unpacking your computer 0 Setting the voltage selector switch 0 Connecting system components 0 Turning the computer on and off 0 Running the SETUP program 0 Post-SETUP procedures.
If you purchased any optional equipment that goes inside the computer-such as option cards, memory modules, or drives-you should install these devices before you connect your computer. See Chapters 3 and 4 for instructions. Setting the Voltage Selector Switch Your system is powered by a 200 Watt power supply.
Caution Before you turn on the power to your system, make sure the voltage selector is set to the appropriate setting for the electrical power source in your location or you will seriously damage your system. To change the voltage selector switch setting, slide the switch to the right to select 220 VAC or to the left to select 110 VAC.
Connecting System Components Use the following illustration to locate the ports on the back of your system as you connect the keyboard, monitor, printer, and other devices. / c - power inlet Caution Although the connectors and ports for the mouse and keyboard are physically identical, they cannot be used interchangeably.
Connecting the Power Cord Follow these steps to connect the power cord: 1. Plug the power cord into the power inlet on the back panel of the computer. WARNING To avoid an electric shock, be sure to plug the cord into the computer before plugging it into the wall outlet.
Then turn on the computer by pressing the power button located on the right side of the front panel, as shown below. “-rd disk speed light ,,a powerlight -- hard diskor reset I dticesslight diskette drive button I bays I &.I.~ 1 -- -qFY+ IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII T q diskette drive The power indicator lights up.
Running the SETUP Program Be sure to run SETUP the first time you use your computer, so you can verify or update the configuration information. You also may need to run SETUP again later if you change your configuration.
Starting the SETUP Program When you start your computer, it performs some power-on diagnostics. During these diagnostics, you may see the following message: Press <F2> to enter SETUP (In SETUP, you can disable this message, if desired.) Press F2 to run SETUP.
SETUP function keys (continued) Key Function F5 or- F6 or + or Spacebar F9 Selects the previousvalue Selects the next value Loads the factory default values for the SETUP options on the current Screen.
If you connected a monitor that doesn’t support VGA to a video adapter card installed in your system, select either the CGA 80 X 25 or the Monochrome option. Also make sure you disabled the on board VGA controller by setting jumpers J14 and J15 to the Off position.
If you are using an older drive or a preformatted drive, it may not support the auto-sensing feature. If you press Enter when the Autotype Fixed Disk option is highlighted and the drive parameters do not match your drive, check Appendix A to see if your drive’s parameters are included in the hard disk drive table.
Configuring cache memory The system can configure your Memory Cache options or you can manually set them. If you installed external cache, enabling cache memory improves system performance, especially in large data retrieval and processing environments.
Configuring chipset registers The system can set your Advanced Chipset Control options or you can manually change the values in the chipset registers. Setting these values correctly increases your system performance; however, setting them incorrectly may cause your system to malfunction or shut down.
Setting the floppy seek option If you set the Disk drive boot sequence option to C: only, you can disable the Floppy seek option so the system does not try to access the diskette drive at startup. Disabling the Floppy seek option decreases the time needed to boot the system.
The System Security and Anti-Virus Options When you select the Security and Anti-Virus option from the Main Menu, you see the System Security and Anti-Virus screen, which contains the options described below. Entering or changing a password You can define both User and Supervisor password levels for this system.
4. Press the spacebar. The Supervisor Password IS option is now set to Enabled. To set a User password, select the Set User Password option and follow the steps above. Deleting passwords To delete your passwords, follow these steps: 1. Set the Password on boot option to Disabled.
If you select Supervisor for this option, you can access the diskette drives only if you enter the Supervisor password when you start your system. Someone who starts the system with a she tries to access the diskette drive.
Using the Green PC Features The Green PC options allow you to define how the energy-saving features of this Energy Star compliant system will work for you. The options on the Green PC Features screen allow you to disable the energy-saving feature or set time-out periods to put the system and hard disk drive in a low-energy standby mode.
The System Summary Option When you select the System Summary option from the Main Menu, the SETUP program displays a summary of the configuration settings for your system. This is the same screen you see during system startup. You can choose not to have the system display this screen so system startup is faster.
Post-SETUP Procedures After you run SETUP for the first time, you may need to install the operating system if your computer is not preconfigured. See your operating system manual for instructions. Once you have installed your operating system, install any software you plan to use.
Chapter 2 Using Your Computer This chapter briefly describes the following operations: 0 Working comfortably 0 Stopping a command or program 0 Resetting the computer 0 Using energy wisely 0 Using the Green PC features 0 Changing the processor speed Working Comfortably This section provides some tips for creating a comfortable work environment.
If you use a copy stand, keep it at the same eye level as your screen. This reduces eye and neck strain. Also, rest your eyes occasionally by closing them or focusing on a fixed spot in the distance. Be gentle with your keyboard. Too much force creates tension in your hands.
Resetting the Computer Occasionally, you may want to clear the computer’s memory without turning it off. You can do this by resetting the computer. For example, if an error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard entries, you can reset it to reload your operating system and try again.
Using Energy Wisely By purchasing this low-power, Energy Star compliant computer, you join a growing number of users concerned about conserving energy. Here are a few additional tips you can use to be even more energy-wise: 0 If your printer and monitor aren’t Energy Star compliant, turn them off when you’re not using them.
Note Some hard disk drives do not support a low-power standby mode. Also, the delay caused by the hard disk drive returning to active mode may cause errors in some applications. If you have problems, you may want to disable the standby mode for the hard disk drive.
Note You can use the commands listed above while you are running a program. However, if the program uses one of these commands for another function, you cannot use it to change the processor speed.
Chapter 3 InstaIling and Removing Options You can enhance the performance of your computer by adding optional equipment such as memory modules, option cards, video memory, cache memory, or a new microprocessor. This chapter first describes how to remove your computer’s cover to install options and how to replace the cover when you are finished.
Removing 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 (described in Chapter 4). Follow these steps to remove the cover: 1. Turn off the computer and then any external devices 2.
6. Grasping the sides of the cover, lift it up at an angle and pull it off, as shown below. 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.
Replacing the Cover When you are ready to replace the computer’s cover, follow these steps: 1. Make sure all the internal components are installed properly. 2. Check all cable connections, especially those that might have been loosened during your work.
Locating the Internal Components As you follow the instructions in this chapter, refer to the following illustration to locate the major components on your system board. external rc..rkn sot kl microprocessor J15 J2: J2L J2E J2E hard dis drive connec J33 k tor J31 ’ J17 / option ca connect board rd I or J30 .
Changing the Jumper Settings The jumpers on the main system board control certain functions and are preset at the factory to default positions; however, you can use the information in the following tables to change their settings, if necessary.
Miscellaneous jumper settings (continued) Discharges CMOS memory (this resets the SETUP values to * Factory setting ** Jumpers JB and JE must be set to the same position to enable ordisable the hard d.
Note To use an external display adapter in an expansion slot, you must disable the built-in VGA adapter. External cache size jumpersettings 7, t I I J25 1 J26 Off 1 2-3 1-2 I 1-2 2-3 1 2-3 * If you ha.
4. Replace any option cards you removed; see page 3-14. Installing Memory Modules Your computer comes with 4MB or 8MB of memory on memory modules-also called SIMMs (single in line memory modules). By installing additional SIMMs, you can increase the amount of memory in your computer up to 64MB.
SIMM configurations (continued) Before you install SIMMs, check the following guidelines to ensure that they will work properly: 0 Use only tin-plated, 72-pin, 32-bit or 36-bit, fast-page mode SIMMs that operate at an access speed of 80ns (nanoseconds) or faster.
0 Your SIMM sockets may not look exactly like the ones in the illustrations. If you’re not sure how to install SIMMs, contact the EPSON Connection and ask for assistance. Inserting SIMMs Follow these steps to install SIMMs: 1. Refer to the illustration on page 3-5 to locate the SIMM sockets.
4. Push the SIMM into the socket until it is seated firmly in the slot. Then tilt it upright, as shown below, guiding the hole at each end of the SIMM over the retaining post at each end of the SIMM socket. If it does not go in smoothly, do not force it; pull it all the way out and try again.
2. Use your fingers or a small screwdriver to carefully pull away the tabs that secure the SIMM at each end, as shown below. As you pull away the tabs, the SIMM falls to the side. Remove it from the socket. 3. If necessary, follow the same procedure to remove the other SIMM.
Installing an Option Card This section explains how to install option cards in your computer. Your computer has five 16-bit, ISA slots: three full- length and two half-length. As you install option cards, keep these guidelines in mind: 0 Check the components on your card and the system board before deciding which slot to use.
Installing a Card in a Full-length Slot Follow these steps to install an option card in one of the full-length slots: 1. Remove the retaining screw securing the option slot cover to the computer, as shown below. (Keep the screw to secure the option card to the computer.
4. Secure the end of the card to the computer with the retaining screw. Installing a Card in a Half-length Sot Follow these instructions to install a card in one of the half-length slots: 1. Remove the retaining screw securing the slot cover bracket Remove the bracket by lifting it straight up and out of the small meta1 holder at the bottom.
3. Hold the card along the top corners with the components facing down and guide it into the slot. Once the connectors reach the slot, push the card in firmly (but carefully) to insert it fully. You should feel the card fit into place. If it does not go in smoothly, do not force it; pull the card all the way out and try again.
Adding Video Memory Your computer comes with 512KB or 1MB of video memory. If you have 512KB, you can increase your video memory to 1MB by installing four video DRAM DIP (Dual Inline Package) chips. The chips must be 20-pin, 256KB chips that operate at a 70ns access speed.
Locate the video memory sockets on the main system board, shown on page 3-5. If there is an option card in your way, remove it. See page 3-17 for instructions. Caution To avoid generating static electricity and damaging the memory chips, ground yourself by touching the metal surface on the inside of the computer’s back panel.
Gently press the chip halfway into the socket (to make sure it is correctly aligned). If the chip does not go in smoothly, remove it and try again. When the chip is properly positioned, push down firmly on both ends to make sure it is well-seated. Repeat steps 4 through 6 for each of the remaining chips.
For the cache memory to work properly, you must install chips in the following configuration (each bank contains four cache memory sockets): Cache memory configurations Bank 0 Bank 1 U23 - U26 U30 - U.
3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Remove the cache chips from their package and inspect them. The pins should point inward at slightly less than a 90° angle. If any of the pins are bent or crooked, straighten them gently with your fingers or with small tweezers to align them with the other pins.
9. Replace any option cards you removed. See page 3-14. 10. Run SETUP to enable the External Cache option and check that the System shadow and Video shadow options are enabled. You select these options from the Memory Cache and Memory Shadow options on the Advanced System Setup menu.
Note that your microprocessor socket may not look exactly like the one illustrated here. If you’re not sure how to install your new processor, contact the EPSON Connection and ask for assistance. Replacing the Processor Chip Follow these steps to replace the processor chip : 1.
5. Remove the replacement chip from its package and inspect the pins. If they are bent, do not install the processor chip. Contact your vendor for a new microprocessor. 6. Position the processor chip over the socket, aligning the notched edge of the chip (marked with a dot) with pin 1 on the socket, as shown below.
8. Secure the processor chip by pressing the ZIF handle back to the closed position. 9. Check the settings ofjumpers J11 and J13 to be sure they are correct for the type of microprocessor you installed. You may also need to change the setting of jumper J17 to match the microprocessor type and operating speed.
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, diskette, tape, CD-ROM, and optical drives.
Some of the steps in this chapter may not apply for the drive you are installing. See the documentation that came with your drive for more information. Removing the Drive Mounting Backet Your computer has a 3.5-inch diskette drive installed in a mounting bracket.
2. Remove the screws securing the bracket to the drive bay and brace. brace P / 3. Slide the bracket away from the front of the computer and lift it out.
This section includes steps for the following procedures: 0 Removing the mounting frames from the hard disk drive (if necessary) 0 Installing the hard disk drive in the mounting bracket 0 Replacing the mounting bracket in the computer 0 Connecting the drive cables.
Removing the Mounting Fames If there are mounting frames attached to your hard disk drive, remove them before you 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.
Note Before you install the hard disk drive, turn it over so you can see the circuit board, as shown below. Locate the side of the drive connector containing pin 1, indicated by a “1” or “2” printed on the board. You will need to know the location of pin 1 when you connect the hard drive cable.
2. Align the holes in the drive with the oval-shaped holes in the bracket. 3. Secure the drive with two or four screws, depending on the location of the holes.
Replacing the Bracket in the Computer Follow these steps to replace the bracket in your computer: 1. Lower the bracket with the drives into the mounting area and slide it forward, guiding the front of the diskette drive through the drive slot in the front panel of the computer.
Connecting the Drive Cables After you replace the bracket, you need to connect the cables for both the hard disk drive and the diskette drive. This section includes steps for the following procedures:.
2. Locate the hard disk drive connector on the system board using the illustration below. 3. Position the system board connector end of the cable so that the red wire aligns with pin 1 of the connector on the system board. There is a “1” printed on the system board to identify pin 1.
Connecting the ribbon 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. Locate the hard disk drive connector on the end of the hard disk drive ribbon cable. 2. Locate pin 1 on the drive connector.
4. Make sure the holes in the cable connector fit over all the pins; then push in the connector. 5. Locate one of the power supply cables that lead from the power supply.
Reconnecting the Cables to the Diskette Drive Refer to the illustration below while you follow these steps: pin red wire red wire 1. Locate the connector on the diskette drive ribbon cable. 2. Identify pin 1 on the drive and position the connector so that the red wire is next to pin 1.
Removing a Hard Disk Drive From the Mounting Bracket Follow these steps if you need to remove the hard disk drive from the bracket: 4. 5. Disconnect the cables from any drives installed in the mounting bracket. Grasp the connectors and pull them straight out so you do not bend the pins; do not pull on the cables.
Installing a Drive in an External Drive Bay Your system comes with two externally accessible drive bays. You can use these bays to install any of the following: diskette drive, hard disk drive, CD-ROM drive, tape drive, or optical drive. If you are installing a diskette drive or a tape drive with a standard 5.
Attaching Mounting Fames to the Drive If you are installing a 3½-inch wide drive, you need to attach mounting frames to the drive. If you are installing a drive that already has mounting frames on it, see if it also has a plastic guiderail and metal grounding plate attached to it.
Installing the Drive Follow these steps to install a drive in the upper or lower external drive bay: 1. Remove the faceplate from the drive bay by pushing it out from the inside of the computer. Keep the faceplate in a safe place in case you remove a drive later (or you are installing a hard disk drive).
2. Slide the drive through the slot into the bay until it is flush with the front of the computer. 3. Align the slots at the side of the drive bay with the mounting holes in the drive or mounting frames. Then secure both sides of the drive to the bay using the retaining screws.
Connecting the Drive and Power Cables If you are installing a diskette or tape drive, follow all the steps below. If you are installing a hard disk drive, follow the instructions on pages 4-9 through 4-12.
If you are installing a 3.5-inch diskette drive with a header connector, see page 4-13 for instructions on connecting the cable. 3. Locate one of the power supply cables that lead from the power supply. (They have multi-colored wires and a plastic connector on the end.
5. If you installed a hard disk drive in one of the external bays, replace the faceplate. Insert one side of the plate, then gently press on the other side until it snaps into place. After you have completed installation of the drive in the external bay, you must replace the drive mounting bracket and reconnect the cables.
4. Reach behind the drive and gently push it to the front of the bay; then pull it out of the slot. 5. Once you have removed the drive, replace the faceplate by inserting one side of the plate, then gently pressing on the other side until it snaps into place.
Chapter 5 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 these guidelines to locate information about your system : Serial number: Look on the back panel of the computer to find the serial number. System BIOS version: System configuration: Restart your system. You’ll see the system BIOS version number displayed on the screen during power-on diagnostics.
The Computer Will Not Start The power light is on, but the computer does not start. Make sure the boot options in SETUP are set to access drive A. Then place a bootable diskette in drive A and turn on the computer again. Caution If you turn off the computer, always wait at least 20 seconds before turning it back on.
You may have installed a SIMM incorrectly. If the system doesn’t detect memory, it won’t start. Check that your SIMM(s) are securely installed in their sockets. If you replaced the microprocessor, make sure the new processor chip is installed correctly.
Keyboard Problems The screen displaysa keyboard error message when you turn on or reset the computer. Make sure the keyboard is securely connected to the keyboard port and not the mouse port. Although these ports look alike, they cannot be used interchangeably.
Monitor Problems There is no display on the screen. Check that the monitor’s power switch is on and that its power light is on. Also, the computer may be in low-power standby mode. When you press a mouse button or a key on the keyboard, see if the monitor displays an image.
If the light still does not come on, check the electrical outlet for power. Turn off your monitor and unplug it from the outlet. Then plug a lamp into the wall outlet and turn it on. If the light turns on, your monitor may be faulty. Diskette Problems You see a diskette error message.
Something is wrong with the data in the files If you are using MS-DOS, run CHKDSK to repair the files. You may also be able to use special utilities or diagnostics to solve this problem. Diskette Drive Problems A newly installed diskette drive is not working properly.
You see a hard disk drive error when you start your system. Run SETUP and check that your system is auto-sensing the correct drive type. If auto-sensing is enabled and SETUP displays information that does not match your drive, you may need to define your own drive type.
You have been using your hard disk drive successfully for some time but notice a reduction in performance. The data on the disk may have become fragmented.
Software Problems The application program does not start. Check that you are following the correct procedure for starting the program and that it is installed correctly. If you do not have a hard disk, make sure the correct diskette is in the diskette drive.
Printer Problems The printer or scanner does not work at all. Check that the printer or scanner has power and is properly connected to the computer. Also make sure your printer has paper in it.
Your system may need to operate at the slower processor speed to access the device. Try reducing the processor speed (see Chapter 2). Make sure you install option cards that meet the system’s power requirements. See Appendix A. Make sure the option card is not touching any other card.
Controller Problems You see a controller error for the drive controllers or the I/O port controllers when you start your system. The indicated controller on your system board may be faulty.
Appendix A Specifications CPU and Memory 32-bit CPU Green PC energy saver System speed Intel or Cyrix 486SX, DX, or DX2 processor; upgradable to faster, more powerful processors, including the SX2/50,.
Memory Video RAM Shadow RAM Memory relocation Cache Math coprocessor Clock/ calendar 4MB or 8MB RAM standard on a SIMM; expandable to 64MB using 1MB, 2MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, and 32MB SIMMs; SIMMs must be.
Controllers Video Cirrus Logic® GD5426 high-speed SVGA local bus controller supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 in 16 colors (with 1MB of VRAM); True Color support in 640 x 480 resolution (with 1M.
Mouse PS/ 2 compatible mouse interface built into main system board; 6-pin mini DIN connector Option slots Three full-length and two half-length, 16-bit I/O expansion slots; ISA compatible, 8.
Otherdevices Half-height tape drive, CD-ROM, optical drive, or other storage device; 5¼-inch or 3½-inch wide with mounting frames Keyboard Detachable, two-position height; 101 or 102 sculpted keys; .
Power Supply Type Input ranges Maximum outputs Frequency Cables 200 Watt, UL/ TUV/ CSA listed, fan-cooled 90 to 130 VAC or 180 to 260 VAC; switch-selectable for 115 VAC and 230 VAC input current +5 VDC at 20 Amps, -5 VDC at 0.5 Amp, +12 VDC at 8.0 Amps, -12 VDC at 0.
Video Resolutions and Colors Specifications A-7.
Hard Disk Drive Types This computer comes with a hard disk auto-sensing feature. When you press Enter with the cursor positioned on the Autotype Fixed Disk option in SETUP, the system detects the type of hard disk drive you have installed and fills in the drive information using values in the following table.
Hard disk drive types (continued) * Actual formatted size may be slightly different than size on drive label; you cannot change thisvalue. Specifications A-9.
Drive Option lnformation Hard disk drive options for high-capacity, 1-inch IDE drives * Select 1 or none for the precomp value. If neither of these optionsare available, select the maximum available precomp value.
IDE hard disk drive jumpersettings * CS(cable selection) can be jumpered for any configuration. When CSis used, the drive is a master if pin 28 isgrounded and a slave if pin 28 is not grounded.
Tested Operating Environments Although your system will run most software applications, the following operating environments have been tested for compatibility with your system. Microsoft MS-DOS 3.1 and later Novell® DR DOS® Novell NetWare 2.2, 3.12, and 4.
Hardware Interrupts IRQ no. Function IRQ0 Timer output IRQ1 Keyboard IRQ2 Cascade from IRQ controller 2 IRQ3 Serial port 2 IRQ4 Serial port 1 IRQ5 Parallel port 2 IRQ6 FDD controller IRQ7 Parallel por.
System Memory Map Memory addressrange Usage 000000h to 09FFFFh 640KB base memory 0A0000h to 0BFFFFh 128KB video memory 0C0000h to 0C7FFFh 32KB video ROM BIOS 0C8000h to 0DFFFFh 32KB externaI adapter R.
System I/O address map (continued) Specifications A-15.
Connector Pin Assignments Parallelport connectorpin assignments (CN5) Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 Signal Strobe Data 0 Data 1 Data 2 Data 3 Data 4 Data 5 Data 6 Data 7 Pin 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Signal AC.
Glossary A batch file that MS-DOS executes automatically each time you turn on or reset the computer. This file contains startup commands that tell the computer what to do each time you turn it on. BIOS Basic Input/ Output System. Routines stored in ROM that handle the basic input/ output functions of the operating system.
Driver A program that controls a specific piece of equipment in the system. Examples of drivers include expanded memory managers, display drivers, printer drivers, and mouse drivers. IDE Integrated Drive Electronics. A type of hard disk drive interface in which the controller is on the drive instead of on a controller card.
Microprocessor See CPU. Parallel A way of organizing communications between two pieces of computer equipment, in which the signals that make up each character are sent simultaneously. See also Serial. Power-on diagnostics A set of testing routines the computer performs automatically every time you turn it on.
Serial A way of organizing communications between two pieces of computer equipment in which the signals that make up each character are sent sequentially. See also Parallel. Shadow RAM The function that copies the system BIOS and video BIOS from ROM into RAM to speed up performance.
Index A AC power inlet, 1-4 -5, 5-3 Advanced Chipset Control option, 1-13 Advanced System Setup option, 1-11-13 Altitude, A-6 Application programs compatibility, A-12 exiting, 1-6, 2-3 installing, 1-20 problems, 5-11 requiring slow speed, 2-5 stopping, 2-2 timing requirements, 2-5 versions, 5-2 Auto-sensing, 1-10, 5-9, A-3, A-8 AUTOEXEC.
Connector pin assignments, A-16 Contrast, 1-6, 5-6 Controllers diskette drive, A-3 hard disk drive, 3-6, A-3 I/O port problems, 5-14 parallel port, A-3 serial ports, A-3 SVGA, Intro-2, A-3 Coprocessor.
External cache, Intro-1, Intro-4, 3-20 -23, 5-14, A-2 F Faceplate removing, 4-17 replacing, 4-22 Fixed Disk Setup option, 1-10 -11 Fixed Disk Timeout option, 1-18 Formatting diskettes, 5-7 hard disk d.
J M Jumpers battery, 3-7 cache, 3-8, 3-22 changing settings, 3-6-9 diskette drive, 3-6 game port, 3-6 hard disk drive, 3-6, 4-4, 5-8, A-11 main system board, 3-6 -9 option card(s), 3-14 parallel port,.
Mouse driver, 5-5 port, Intro-1, 1-4, 5-5, A-4 PSI 2 compatible, Intro-1, A-4 -5 specifications, A-4 -5 N NetWare, A-12 Network card, Intro-2 Num lock, 5-5 Numeric coprocessor, Intro-2, A-2 Numeric ke.
Printer checking connections, 5-12 drivers, 5-12 problems, 5-12 turning off, 1-6 turning on, 1-5 Processor jumpers, 3-7, 3-26 replacing, 3-24 -26 socket, 3-23 specifications, A-1 types, Intro-1, 3-23 .
SETUP program (continued) system summary, 1-14, 1-19 user-defined, 1-11 virus protection, 1-16 -17, A-5 when to run, 1-7 Shadow RAM, Intro-1 -2, 1-12, A-2, A-14 SIMMs banks, 3-9-10 configuration, 1-10.
Video memory adding, Intro-1 -2, 3-18 -19 DIP chips, 3-18-19, A-2 supported resolutions, Intro-1 -2, A-3, A-7 type, 3-18, A-2 Virus protection options, 1-16 -17, A-5 Voltage selector switch, 1-2 -3 W .
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Epson Pollution Preventer c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Epson Pollution Preventer - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Epson Pollution Preventer, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Epson Pollution Preventer va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Epson Pollution Preventer, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Epson Pollution Preventer.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Epson Pollution Preventer. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Epson Pollution Preventer ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
