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Epson ® Progression™ User’s Guide Update Please note that the memory configuration table shown on pages 3-12 and 3-13 of your User’s Guide is incorrect.
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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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE 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 of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or for any indirect, special or consequential damages.
1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the computer. 3. 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 Sécurité 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Lire compMtement les instructions qui suivant et les conserver pour references futures. Bien suivre tous les avertissements et les instructions indiquks sur l’ordinateur. Wbrancher l’ordinateur de toute sortie murale avant le nettoyage.
10. S’assurer que le cordon d’alimentation de l’ordinateur n’est pas effrs. 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.
Optional Equipment ......................... 2 Memory.. ........................... 2 Drives .............................. 3 CPU Card ............................ 3 OverDrive Module ....................... 3 Math Coprocessor ....................... 3 Video Daughterboard .
Using a Password .......................... 1-24 Changing a Password ................... 1-25 Deleting a Password ..................... 1-26 Using Your Computer as a Network Server ........... 1-27 Using a Password in Network Server Mode ........ 1-28 Changing the Processor Speed .
Installing an OverDrive Module .................. 3-22 Installing a Math Coprocessor ................... 3-24 Installing the Intel 487SX/25 Microprocessor ....... 3-26 Installing a Weitek 4167 Coprocessor ............ 3-27 Replacing the Video Daughterboard .
Chapter 6 Formatting a Hard Disk Starting the Program ........................ 6-2 Formatting a New Disk ................... 6-3 Reformatting a Used Disk .................. 6-3 Selecting an Option ...................... 6-4 Selecting a Drive .........
Appendix A Specifications CPU and Memory ....................... A-1 Controllers ........................... A-4 Interfaces ............................ A-4 Mass Storage .......................... A-5 Keyboard ............................ A-5 Power Supply .
Introduction Your new Epson ® Progression™ computer is a very fast, high-performance system offering flexibility and expandability in a compact design.
Your computer’s video and memory features work together to make it extremely fast. The advanced system architecture allows the CPU to communicate directly with the Wingine video controller, providing direct throughput from the system memory to the display.
Your system can support up to five mass storage devices, such as hard disk drives, diskette drives, a tape drive, or a CD-ROM drive. As your storage needs expand, you can install these drives to provide the necessary space for all your data.
Video Daughterboard While the Wingine super VGA controller is soldered on the computer’s main system board, the video interface is supplied on a small, upgradable daughterboard which you can replace with an enhanced daughterboard.
This manual contains the information you need to get the best results from your computer. You don’t have to read everything in this book; check the following summary. Chapter 1 covers general operating procedures, such as turning the computer on and off, using disks and disk drives, entering a password, and changing the processor speed.
Where to Get Help If you purchased your computer in the United States, Epson America provides local customer support and service through a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers and Service Centers.
Chapter 1 Using Your Computer This chapter gives you a brief overview of some basic computer operations that you’ll use on a daily basis, such as how to turn your system on and off, use diskettes and disk drives, and reset the computer.
Turning On the Computer Before turning on your computer, check the following safety rules to avoid accidentally damaging your computer or injuring yourself: Cl Do not connect or disconnect any power cables or peripheral device cables (including the mouse or keyboard) when the computer’s power is on.
3. To turn on the computer, press the power button located on the right side of the front panel, as shown below. button power indicator hard disk access light The power indicator below the button lights up. After a few seconds, the computer displays a count of its system memory, and then performs its power-on diagnostics.
Note If your computer’s configuration does not match the information stored in the computer’s CMOS RAM (defined through the SETUP pro am), you see an error message and a prompt to press the ?3 F2 key. Press [F21 to run the SETUP program to correct the information.
3. Remove any diskette(s) from the diskette drive(s). 4. Press the power button to turn off the computer and then turn off any peripheral devices (monitor, printer, etc.). If you need to move your computer, always wait at least 20 seconds after turning it off before you move it.
How Disks Store Data Diskettes are made of flexible plastic coated with magnetic material. This plastic is enclosed in a square jacket that is either slightly flexible (5.25-inch diskette) or hard (3.5-inch diskette). Unlike a diskette, a hard disk is rigid and fixed in place.
Double-sided, double-density diskettes have either 40 or 80 tracks on each side, and double-sided, high-density diskettes have 80 tracks on each side. Diskettes can have 8,9,15, or 18 sectors per track. A hard disk consists of two or more platters stacked on top of one another and thus has four or more sides.
1.2MB drive-Use 5.25-inch, double-sided, high-density, 96 TPI, 1.2MB diskettes. These diskettes contain 80 tracks per side, 15 sectors per track, and hold up to 1.2MB of information (approximately 500 pages of text). 720KB drive-Use 3.5-inch, double-sided, double-density, 135 TPI, 720KB diskettes.
5.25-inch drive/diskette compatibility Drive type Diskette types it can read from and write to 360KB 360KB, 320KB, 180KB, 160KB 1.2MB 1.2MB, 36OKB,* 32OKB,* 18OKB,* 160KB* l * If you write to this diskette in a 1.2MB drive, you may not be able to read it or write to it In a 360KB drive later.
Caring for Diskettes and Diskette Drives Follow these basic precautions to protect your diskettes and avoid losing data: P Remove all diskettes before you turn off the computer. If you have a diskette that contains data you don’t want to accidentally write over or erase, be sure you write-protect it.
Q Do not place diskettes on top of your monitor or near an external hard disk drive. Always hold a 5.25-inch diskette by its protective jacket and never touch the magnetic surface (exposed by the read/write slot). The oils on your fingertips can damage it.
Write-protecting Diskettes You can write-protect a diskette to prevent its data from being altered. When a diskette is write-protected, you can read it and copy data from it, but you cannot store new data on it or delete any files it contains. To write-protect a 5.
On a 3.5-inch diskette, the write-protect device is a small switch on the back of the diskette in the lower right comer, shown below. To write-protect a 3.5-inch diskette, slide the switch toward the edge of the diskette until it clicks into position, exposing a hole in the comer.
Inserting and Removing Diskettes If you have a 5.25-inch diskette drive, insert a diskette as follows: hold the diskette with the label facing up and the read/write slot leading into the drive, as shown below. latch Slide the diskette all the way into the slot.
If you have a 3.5-inch diskette drive, insert the diskette with the label facing up and the metal shutter leading into the drive, as shown below. Slide the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place. release button metal shutter When you want to remove the diskette, make sure the drive light is off; then press the release button.
Using a Single Diskette Drive System Most operating systems expect the computer to have at least two diskette drives and display prompts and messages accordingly. MS-DOS, for example, recognizes the first diskette drive (the top drive) as drive A and a second diskette drive as drive B.
Formatting Diskettes Before you can store data on a new diskette, you must format it. Formatting prepares the diskette so that the operating system can write data on it. You need to do this only once, before you use the diskette for the first time. You can also reformat previously used diskettes to store new data.
Using a Hard Disk Drive Using a hard disk is similar to using a diskette. However, the hard disk provides several advantages: P A 240MB hard disk can store as much data as approximately 198 1.2MB diskettes or 165 1.44MB diskettes. P Your computer can perform all disk-related operations faster.
Backing up the hard disk While the hard disk is very reliable, it is essential to back up your hard disk files to diskettes or tapes in case you lose some data accidentally. Make copies of all your system and application program diskettes before copying the programs to the hard disk.
Special Keys on the Keyboard Certain keys on your keyboard serve special functions when your computer is running your operating system or application programs, as described in the table below. Special key functions Ishml Moves the cursor one tab to the right In normal mode and one tab to the left in Shift mode.
Special key functions (continued) hrpo= Changes the function of the numeric/cursor keys from entering numbers to positioning the cursor. =-l-[F1zl Perform special functions within application programs. I pa Prints the screen display on a printer. Generates the System Request function in some application programs (used with I)],.
Resetting the Computer Occasionally, you may want to clear the computer’s current settings or its 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.
RESET button If resetting the computer does not correct the problem, you probably need to turn it off and on again to reboot it. Remove any diskette(s) from the diskette drive(s). Turn off the computer and wait 10 seconds. If you do not have a hard disk, insert a system diskette in drive A.
Using a Password If you set a password when you ran the SETUP program, you must enter it every time you turn on or reset the computer. Follow these steps to use your password: 1. If you do not have a hard disk, insert your system diskette in drive A. 2.
Note If you turned on network server mode when you ran the SETUP program, you need to use a different procedure to enter your password. See “Using Your Computer as a Network Server” on page 1-27. Changing a Password To change your password, follow these steps: 1.
Note You can also change your password using the SETUP program. See Chapter 2 of the Setup Guide for instructions. Deleting a Password To delete your password, follow these steps: 1. If you do not have a hard disk, insert your system diskette in drive A.
Using Your Computer as a Network Server A network server is the master computer in a network and provides storage space for the other computers connected to it. It can also write files to and read files from the other computers, making it the most powerful computer in the network.
You do not have to set a password in network server mode to use your computer as a network server, but it is helpful. See “Setting the Password Options” in Chapter 2 of the Setup Guide for instructions on setting the password and enabling network server mode.
Changing the Processor Speed Your computer’s processor can operate at two speeds: high or low. High speed is the highest speed at which your microprocessor is capable of running, such as 33 MHz. Low speed simulates an 8 MHz processor to provide compatibility with older application programs.
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.
If you frequently use programs that require low or automatic speed, use SETUP to change the processor speed. Your new setting remains in effect until you change it again using SETUP.
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.
To run SPEED, e the following at the MS-DOS command prompt and ESPEED You see the following messages: Usage: ESPEED[/H] [/L] [/A] /High Set High speed (no Auto) /LOW Set Low speed (no Auto) /Auto set Auto speed These messages tell you the switches you should use to set the speed to high, low, or automatic.
Entering the ESPEED command in a butch file You may want to run the ESPEED program by including the command in a batch file. For example, let’s say you have a program called SLOWDOWN which requires a slower processor speed.
Follow these steps to run SETVOL: 1. If you copied SETVOL.EXE to your hard disk, log onto the directory where it is stored. If you did not copy the file, insert the Reference diskette in drive A and log onto that drive. 2. At the command prompt, type the following and press [En*rl: SEWOL 3.
Another way to run SETVOL is to enter the command with a parameter at the command line. The following table lists the parameters available. SETVOL parameters Parameter Function /? Displays help inform.
If you have not already done so, copy the HDSIT.COM and HDSIT.VER files from the Reference diskette to your hard disk. Then, when you want to run HDSIT, log onto the directory where these files are stored.
One batch file that you may find particularly useful is called AUTOEXEC.BAT. Every time you turn on your computer, MS-DOS looks for the AUTOEXEC.BAT file and automatically executes each of the commands in the file. When you install MS-DOS, it creates an AUTOEXEC.
Chapter 2 Accessing Internal Components To access your computer’s internal components, you need to remove the cover. In some cases, you may also need to remove the front panel and the subassembly (the metal case that holds the drive bays).
Special Precautions As you perform the procedures described in this chapter and in Chapters 3 and 4, observe the following precautions to avoid damaging your equipment or injuring yourself: Do not attempt a procedure if you have any reservations about performing it; ask your dealer for assistance.
Removing the Cover Remove the computer’s cover to do any of the following: 0 Change jumper settings 0 Install or remove option cards 0 Install or remove single inline memory modules (SIMMs) 0 Instal.
4. Loosen the three thumbscrews on the computer’s back panel by turning them counterclockwise, as shown below. (The screws disengage but don’t come all the way off.) 5. Grasp the sides of the cover (toward the front of the computer) and pull it firmly toward you, as shown below.
Removing the Front Panel You must remove the computer’s front panel if you need to install or remove a disk drive in an external drive bay or if you need to remove the subassembly from the computer. (If you are installing an internal option, you do not need to remove the front panel.
3. Once the tabs are free, grasp the sides of the front panel and pull it straight toward you to disengage the two tabs at the bottom, as shown below. Be careful not to pull the panel off at an angle; this may bend or pop off the power and RESET buttons.
Removing the Subassembly You need to remove the subassembly only if you are installing or removing a hard disk drive that is mounted next to the power supply. (See the installation instructions in Chapter 4 if you are not sure if you need to remove the subassembly.
3. Open the clasps holding the power supply and drive cables to the side of the subassembly, as shown below. Then remove all the cables from the clasps. (Do not disconnect any cables from the main system board.) 4. Grasp the back of the subassembly by the edge on its upper left side, as shown below, and lift up the back end.
5. Pull the subassembly forward slightly to release it from the two pins beneath the front panel opening. Then lift it out of the computer and place it on your work surface. Replacing the Subassembly Follow these steps to replace the subassembly: 1. Turn the computer so you are facing the front panel.
4. Lower the back end of the subassembly into the computer. If necessary, fit the post beneath the back right edge of the subassembly into the hole on the top of the power supply. Then lower the subassembly all the way down. 5. Gather the power supply and drive cables in the clasps on the side of the subassembly; then shut the clasps.
6. Now you need to connect the drive and power supply cables to the backs of all your drives. See “Connecting the Cables” on page 4-9 for instructions. (If you also need to connect the diskette and/or hard disk drive cables to the main system board, follow steps 4 through 6 on pages 4-21 through 4-23.
Rep/acing the Cover Follow these steps to replace the computer’s cover: 1. Turn the computer so you are facing the back panel. 2. Hold the cover at a slight angle, as shown below, and lower the front part onto the computer. Then lower the back of the cover.
Chapter 3 Installing and Removing Options You can enhance the performance of your computer by adding a variety of options or upgrading your system components, including the following: D Option cards LJ Memory modules cl Upgraded CPU card P Intel OverDrive module cl Math coprocessor cl Enhanced video daughterboard.
This chapter provides instructions for installing the options listed above, and for changing the jumper settings inside the computer. Be sure to check the jumper information if you install or remove any options in your computer.
Main System Board Map As you follow the instructions in this chapter and in Chapter 4, use the illustration below to locate the necessary components on your main system board. SIMM sockets option slots VGA monitor port keyboard port I I serial larallel port Pop I mouse port I VI&O daughterboard connectors power SUPPlY connectors I - I JP3 .
Jumper Settings A jumper is a small electrical connector that controls one of the computer’s functions. The jumper settings in your computer are preset at the factory; however, you can control certa.
Main system board jumper settings number JP4 JP5 JP6 JP7 Jumper A* B A B* A* B A B* A* B Function Enables the built-in mouse port Disables the built-in mouse port so you can use an external mouse port.
To move a jumper from one position to the other, use needle-nose pliers or tweezers to pull it off its pins and move it to the desired position. Take care not to lose the jumper. Caution Be careful not to bend the jumper pins or damage any surrounding components on the main system board.
Although the computer’s power supply is protected against excessive power loads, you could still damage the main system board if you install an option card that draws more power than the limits shown in the table. This section explains how to install option cards in your computer.
Installing an Option Card Follow these steps to install an option card 1. If you are installing an option card that controls a mouse, you may need to change the setting of jumper JP3 or JP4 before you install the card. If you install a display adapter card, you may need to change the settings of jumpers JP5 and JP7.
3. Unpack the option card. When you handle it, be careful not to touch any of the components on the card or the gold- edged C onnectors If you need to set it down before you install it, place it gently on top of its original packing materials with the component side facing up.
5. Secure the end of the card to the back of the computer with the retaining screw. 6. After you replace the computer’s cover, check the documentation that came with your card to see if there are any post-installation procedures you need to perform before you start using the option.
2. Cover the option slot opening with the original metal slot cover and secure it with the retaining screw. 3. If you are removing an option card that controls a mouse, you may need to change the setting of jumper JP3 or JP4 on the main system board.
0 Although your computer can use any SIMM that complies with industry standards, it is best to use Epson SIMM option kits to ensure reliability and compatibility. If you choose another type of SIMM kit, check the shape of the SIMM to make sure it will fit in your computer.
SIMM configurations (continued) I 64MB ** 44MB * * 128 MB t * Standard soldered memory * * Check with your dealer to see If this SIMM Is available t With this memory configuration, the 4MB of soldered memory Is disabled. Once you have the SIMMs you need, you or your dealer can install them in your computer.
Installing SIMMs Follow these steps to install SIMMs: 1. Refer to the “Main System Board Map” on page 3-3 to locate the SIMM sockets (at the back of the board, toward the middle). 2. If you are installing two SIMMs, it is easiest to install the first SIMM in the left socket (labelled U12) first.
3. Gently push the SIMM into the socket and then tilt it left until it is vertical, guiding the holes at each end of the SIMM over the retaining posts at each end of the SIMM socket. retaining post hole The SIMM should snap into place over the retaining posts.
Removing SIMMs If you need to remove SIMMs from your computer, have your dealer do it for you or follow the steps below. 1. If you are removing two SIMMs, remove the one in the right socket (labeled U11) first. Use your fingers or two small screwdrivers to pull away the tabs that secure the SIMM at each end.
Replacing the CPU Card The components for your computer’s microprocessor are contained on the CPU card installed inside the computer. This allows you to easily upgrade your system by replacing the CPU card with a faster one. There are three cards available for your computer: cl 486SX/25 0 486DX/33 Q 486DX2/66.
Removing the CPU Card Follow these steps to remove the CPU card from your computer: 1. Remove the retaining screw securing the card to the front of the computer case, as shown below. 2. Pull the card straight up and out of its socket, as shown above. 3.
Insfalling the CPU Card This section explains how to install a CPU card in your computer. You need to do this if you have removed your card to install a math coprocessor or OverDrive module on it or if you are installing a new CPU card. If you are installing the 486DX2/66 card, go on to “Installing the card” on page 3-21.
486DX/33 W1,W2.W3 There is only one jumper on the 486SX/25 card, and it should always be set to position B. If you have the 486DX/33 card, refer to the following table to make sure the jumpers are set correctly before you install the card in your computer, and change them if necessary.
Follow these steps to install the CPU card in your computer: 1. Position the card as shown below, aligning the two connectors on the bottom of the card with the two slots in the socket on the main system board. The hole in the bottom of the bracket should fit over the vertical post on the bottom of the computer case.
Installing on OverDrive Module If you have the 486SX/25 or 486DX/33 CPU card, you can enhance your system’s performance by installing an Intel OverDrive module on the card. This allows you to effectively double the internal clock speed of your computer’s microprocessor with a very simple upgrade procedure.
1. Remove the CPU card as described on page 3-18. 2. Place the card on an anti-static work surface with the components facing up. 3. Position the OverDrive module above the socket so the comer with the extra pin is over the comer in the socket with the extra hole.
5. If you installed the ODP486DX/33, you need to change the jumper setting of W3. See page 3-19 for instructions. 6. Reinstall the CPU card as described on page 3-19. 7. After you replace the computer’s cover, run the SETUP program so your computer can update its configuration.
The following table lists which math coprocessors are available. Available math coprocessors If you have this CPU card 486SX/25 You can install this coprocessor Intel 487SX/25 microprocessor (with built-in coprocessor) 486DX/33 Weltek 4167 486DX2/66 Weltek 4167 Check with your dealer if you are not sure which type of math coprocessor to purchase.
Installing the Intel 487SX/25 Microprocessor Carefully follow these steps to install an Intel 487SX/25 microprocessor on the 486SX/25 CPU card 1. Remove the CPU card as described on page 3-18. 2. Place the card on an anti-static work surface with the components facing up.
4. Make sure the pins in the microprocessor are directly over the holes in the socket. Then gently push it straight into the socket, pressing evenly on all sides. 5. Reinstall the CPU card as described on page 3-19. 6. After you replace the computer’s cover, be sure to run the SETUP program so your computer can update its configuration.
3. Position the coprocessor over the socket as shown below. Align the notched corner of the coprocessor-marked with the orientation (index) dot-over the corresponding comer in the socket. Index dot Caution Be sure to align the pins in the coprocessor directly over the holes in the socket.
6. After you replace the computer’s cover, be sure to run the SETUP program so your computer can update its configuration. (See Chapter 2 of the Setup Guide for instructions.) Additionally, if the math coprocessor came with any diagnostic software, you may want to run it to test the coprocessor.
Follow these steps to remove the video daughterboard in your computer and install the enhanced one: 1. Remove the two hex screws securing the video port to the back of the computer.
2. The daughterboard has two sockets which fit over two of the four pin connectors on the main system board (the two closest to the back panel). To remove the daughterboard, carefully lift up the socketed end of the board to release it as shown in the following illustration.
3. The enhanced daughterboard has four sockets which fit over the four pin connectors on the main system board. To install it, guide the board into the computer so the interface port extends through the opening in the back panel. Then align the daughterboard’s four sockets over the pin connectors on the main system board, as shown below.
4. When you are sure the pins and holes are aligned correctly, push the board into place, pressing evenly on all sides. Be careful not to bend any pins.
Using the VGA Feature Connector The VGA feature connector on your computer’s main system board allows you to connect an optional, high-resolution graphics adapter card interface cable. See the “Main System Board Map” on page 3-3 to locate the connector.
Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Drives The instructions in this chapter describe how to install and remove optional Epson drives in your computer. You can use these instructions to install a variety of devices, including diskette drives, hard disk drives, a CD-ROM, or a tape drive.
before you perform any of the procedures described below, remove the computer’s cover as described in Chapter 2. You may also need to remove the front panel and subassembly; the instructions in this chapter tell you when this is necessary. Choosing the Correct Drive Bay Your system can hold up to five drives.
You can install either one full-height or two half-height hard disk drives in the internal drive bay. If you are installing a hard disk, it is best to install it in the internal bay. This reserves the external bay for any devices that need to be accessible from the outside, such as a diskette drive or tape drive.
Checking the IDE Hard Disk Drive Jumpers IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) hard disk drives have jumpers that must be set for the drive to work properly with your computer. The jumpers tell the computer whether you are using one hard disk drive or two.
Note If you are removing one hard disk drive and leaving one in your computer, be sure to set the jumpers on the remaining drive to indicate that you have only one hard disk drive. Where to Go Next If you are installing your first hard disk drive (i.e.
Installing a Drive in the External Bay This section describes how to install an Epson diskette drive; however, you can use these instructions to install another type of storage device in the external bay. See the manual that came with it for additional installation instructions.
Follow these steps to install a disk drive in the external bay: 1. Locate the following parts included with your computer: Cl Two metal drive brackets Q Four retaining screws (with attached flat washers) P Two nuts (with attached star washers) 0 Small wrench.
3. Slide the drive into the bay as shown below, guiding the bracket screws on each side along the appropriate grooves in the drive bay. 4. 5. 6. Guide the holes in the front of the brackets over the threaded posts on the front of the subassembly, as shown above.
7. When the drive position is correct, remove the nuts securing it to the drive bay and pull it gently out of the bay. Then tighten the four screws on the brackets, slide the drive back into the bay, and replace the two nuts. 8. Now follow the steps in the next section to connect the necessary cables to the drive.
Follow these steps to connect the cables: 1. If you are installing a diskette or tape drive, go to step 2. If you are installing a hard disk drive, skip to step 3. 2. Locate the diskette drive ribbon cable. (One end is connected to the main system board and the other end, labeled FDD 1, is attached to the top diskette drive.
3. If you are connecting a hard disk drive, locate the hard disk drive ribbon cable. It is a flat cable with a red wire running down one side. (If you are installing your second drive, one end of the cable is connected to the main system board and another connector is already attached to the hard disk drive in the internal drive bay.
4. Locate one of the five power supply cables secured by the clasps on the side of the subassembly. The cables are labeled P1 through P5; you can use any one of them. Position the cable connector so its notched corners line up with the notched comers of the power supply socket on your drive, as shown below.
6. If you installed a hard disk drive, skip to step 7. If you installed a diskette drive, tape drive, or other accessible drive, you need to remove the slot cover for that drive from the front panel. Turn the front panel so you are looking at the inside.
Removing a Drive From the External Bay Follow these steps to remove a drive from the external bay: 1. Disconnect the power supply and drive cables from the back of the drive you want to remove, as shown below.
3. Grasp the front of the drive and pull it out of the bay. Note If you removed an IDE hard disk drive from the external bay and it is your only hard disk drive, you must also remove the hard disk drive cable from its connector on the main system board.
Before you install a hard disk drive in the internal drive bay, read the following guidelines: D a 0 The internal drive bay can accommodate only half- or full-height hard disk drives that are 3 M inches wide. If you are installing your first half-height hard disk drive, install it in the position farthest from the power supply.
Follow these steps to install a new hard disk drive (or reinstall a drive you removed) in the internal bay: 1. Your hard disk drive may have come with mounting frames attached to each side of the drive, as shown below. On one side, there may also be a plastic guiderail.
If a plastic guiderail is attached, remove the screws securing the guiderail and the metal grounding plate to one of the mounting frames, as shown below.
3. Position the drive above the drive bay, as shown below. Make sure the power supply and drive sockets face the front of the subassembly. Then lower the drive into the bay. r and 4. Adjust the drive’s position so the four holes on the drive are aligned with the corresponding holes in the drive bay.
Connecting the Cables To connect the drive to the computer, you’ll attach it to two cables: a power supply cable and a drive ribbon cable. Follow these steps to connect the cables: 1. If the subassembly is out of the computer, follow the steps in Chapter 2 to replace it.
4. If the drive you installed is the second hard disk drive (there was already one installed), go to step 7. If the drive you installed is the only hard disk drive, you need to attach the hard disk drive ribbon cable to the main system board. This flat cable came in the box with your computer.
To attach the cable to the main system board, select a connector on one end of the cable. Align the small tab in the middle of the connector with the notch on the socket, as shown below.
6. Thread the cable through the rear clasp on the side of the subassembly, as shown below. (You may have to fold the cable as shown.) Then snap the clasp shut. 7. Now you can attach the hard disk drive cable to your drive. If only one hard disk drive is installed, you can use either of the two free connectors on the cable.
The connector has two rows of holes designed to fit over the pins in the drive socket. Notice the red wire running down one side of the cable. This wire helps you orient the cable connector to the drive socket. Align the connector with the socket so the side of the cable with the the red wire faces the drive’s power supply socket, as shown below.
Removing a Hard Disk Drive From the Internal Buy Follow these steps to remove a hard disk drive from the internal drive bay: 1. If you are removing a hard disk drive in the position next to the power supply, first remove the subassembly as described in Chapter 2 2.
3. Remove the four screws securing the drive to the internal drive bay. Then lift the drive out of the bay and set it aside. Note If you removed one IDE hard disk drive and are leaving another one in the system, you must set the jumpers on the remaining drive to indicate that you have only one IDE drive installed.
5. Replace the computer’s cover as described in Chapter 2; then see “Post-installation Procedures,” below, to update your configuration. Post-installation Procedures After you install or remove a drive, follow the necessary steps below to make sure your new configuration works properly: 1.
4-28 Installing and Removing Drives.
Chapter 5 Running System Diagnostics You can test the following devices using System diagnostics: Q Systemboard D Numeric coprocessor 0 System memory 0 Diskette drive(s) 0 Hard disk drive(s) cl serial port(s) Ll Parallel port(s) CI Video adapter c3 Dot matrix printer(s).
Starting the Program Follow these steps to start the System diagnostics program: 1. Insert the Reference diskette in drive A and turn on or reset the computer.
Deleting Tests To remove devices from the Items Detected list so the System diagnostics program cannot test them, follow these steps: 1. Press [-t) to select Delete Tests.
Adding Tests If you want to add devices to the Items Detected list, follow these steps: 1. Press [t) or [to]toectAdd Tests. You see the Add menu, such as the following: Diskette Drive B Hard Disk Driv.
Running Tests Follow these steps to run a test from the Execute menu: 1. Press it) or m to select Execute. You see the Execute menu, such as the following: System Board Numeric Coprocessor System Memory Diskette Drive A Hard Disk Drive #1 Serial Port COM1 Parallel Port LPT1 Video Adapter Test 2.
Use [T) or m or type the number of the desired option to highlight a test and then press m to run it. 5. When the test is completed, you see the Execute menu or the test submenu again. You can select another test or exit the menu. To exit S stem diagnostics, press m to select Quit and press A b .
System Diagnostic Tests The table below lists all the System diagnostic tests you can run on your system. System diagnostic tests Device System Board Numeric Coprocessor System Memory Diskette Drive(s.
System diagnostic tests (continued) Device Tests available Description Video Adapter Adapter check Tests the operation of the Attribute check built-in VGA display adapter Character set check Graphics .
System diagnostic error messages (continued) Error code Message System board 0112 CMOS battery error 0113 Interrupt controller error 0114 Protect mode error 1 0115 Protect mode error 2 Memory 0201 Mem.
Formatting a Hard Disk This chapter describes how to low-level (or physically) format a hard disk. This procedure should not be confused with the logical format performed by your operating system. The physical formatting of a hard disk is a separate step that is usually done at the factory by the disk manufacturer.
Note Sometimes, after a hard disk has been used for a long time, its data becomes fragmented, causing the disk to perform less efficiently or produce errors. If this happens, check your operating system manual for procedures you can perform to reorganize your data on the hard disk.
Destructive surface analysis tests the entire disk for read/write errors or unflagged bad tracks and updates the defective track table. Because this option writes and reads data on the disk, it destroys all data on any track that produces an error.
selecting an Option When you use this program, you often need to select an option from a menu. There are two ways to do this: D Use the arrow keys ([t) , [-i-l,[tl , [T] ) to highlight the option and press [Enbrl Cl Type the number of the option and press m You can select almost any option that appears on the screen using either method.
1. Select Y to scan the disk or N to skip the scanning process. If you select Y , the program scans the disk and displays these messages during the process: Scanning for flagged bad tracks... Head : mm Cylinder : nnnnn You see the head and cylinder numbers decrease as the program progresses.
3. Next you see this prompt: Accept recommended skewed sectors per head in format : 0 ? (Y/N) For an Epson hard disk drive, accept the recommended value of 0. For another type of drive, use the value recommended in the documentation for the drive. To accept the default, select Y .
Modifying the Defective Tack Table If you select Y to modify the table, you see the following options at the bottom of the table: Defective Track Table : Move box cursor to desired track with cursor key A = Add track , C I Change track, D = Delete track, F = Finish editing Enter command : To add a bad track, follow these steps: 1.
When you finish adding all the bad tracks, press m without typing a value. Then check the entries in the defective track table. When you are sure the table is correct, press [Fl. The program displays a warning about the consequences of proceeding with formatting, as described in the next section.
When formatting is complete, the program flags any bad tracks and you see a series of messages like these: Format finished. Flagging bad tracks... Cylinder is nann, head is zm Format completed. Press ENTER to return to the menu. Press m to return to the Hard Disk Format Menu.
As the program checks each track, it decreases the cylinder numbers to zero. When the test is complete, the program displays a report on the status of the disk, including a table of unflagged tracks that produced write, read errors-such as the following: Analysis finished.
Option 3, Non-destructive Surface Analysis The Nondestructive surface analysis does not destroy any data, and you can use it to safely check the condition of your hard disk drive. However, this test does not flag any bad tracks it detects. To start the test, select Non-destructive surface analysis from the Hard Disk Format Menu.
Exiting the Program To leave the Hard Disk Format Menu, select Exit. You see the operating system command prompt. If you formatted the hard disk or ran the Destructive surface analysis option, you must now prepare your hard disk for use with your operating system.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting You should not encounter any difficulties as you set up and use your computer, but if anything out of the ordinary happens, refer to this chapter. You can correct most problems by adjusting a cable connection, repeating a software procedure, or resetting the computer.
3. When the computer performs its power-on memory test, the version numbers of your VGA BIOS and system BIOS appear at the top of the screen. Quickly write down the version numbers. If you do not have enough time to do this, press the RESET button and try again.
If the error is serious, the computer cancels further checking and halts system initialization. The error message remains on the screen and the computer locks up. If this happens, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Report any error messages when you request technical assistance.
Power-on diagnostics error messages (continued) Error code message Action Shadow RAM and Cache 171 BIOS shadow RAM error 173 Cache options error Contact dealer Run SETUP: see Chapter 2 of the Setup Gu.
Power-on diagnostics error messages (continued) Error code Action Hard disk drive(s) and controller 1760 Disk 0 parameter failure 1761 Disk 1 parameter failure 1770 Disk 0 parameter error 1771 Disk 1 .
2. If the power light still does not come on, check the electrical outlet for power. Turn off your computer, unplug the power cord, and plug a lamp into the outlet.
2. If you have just made a change in your system configuration, your computer may take a few minutes to complete its power-on diagnostics. The first time you turn on your computer after making such a change, it can take several minutes to finish its self test, depending on what you changed.
9. If you installed a display adapter card (and did not connect it to the feature connector on the main system board), you must set jumper JP7 to disable the built-in VGA adapter. Otherwise, you will not see any display on the screen. You may also need to change the setting of jumper JP5.
An overload of the power supply limitations. Check the table in Appendix A to see if you have exceeded the option slot power limits. See your option card manual(s) for the power requirements for your option card(s).
Accessing Your System If you have forgotten your current password, follow these steps to access your system: 1. 2. Turn off the computer. Follow the instructions under “Jumper Settings” in Chapter 3 to disable the password function by setting jumper JP6 to position A.
11. If you do not have a hard disk, insert your main operating system diskette in drive A. Turn on the computer. If you disabled password security, you do not see the key prompt and can access your computer immediately. If you set a new password, you see the key prompt ( O - MI ).
For monitor problems, check the following: 1. If there is no display on the screen, check that the monitor’s power switch is on and that its power light is lit. If the power light is on but you still do not see anything on the screen, check the brightness and contrast controls.
Note If your application program requires a monitor that supports graphics but you have a monochrome monitor, the results will be unpredictable. 7. If you installed a display adapter card (and did not.
3. Check to see if you have inserted the right type of diskette. For example, are you trying to read a 1.44MB diskette in a 720KB diskette drive? See “Types of Diskette Drives” in Chapter 1 for more information. 4. If your diskette is the right type for your drive, see if it is write-protected.
7. If you see no error messages but there is something wrong with the data in a file, the operating system or an application program may have updated the storage information on the diskette incorrectly.
5. If the diskette drive is making loud or unusual noises, do not attempt any further examination of it. Contact your Epson dealer. Hard Disk Problems If you have a problem with a hard disk, it could be the result of improper installation, incomplete disk preparation, or corrupted data.
Installing the Drive If you have problems with a newly-installed drive, check the following: 1. If your dealer installed the drive, consult that person about the problem.
Preparing the Drive Before you can store data on a new hard disk (which has already been physically formatted), you must do the following to prepare it for use: 1. Run the SETUP program to define your hard disk as part of the computer’s configuration.
If you still have trouble with your hard disk, you can back up your data and physically reformat the disk Then you’ll need to reinstall the operating system and copy your files back onto the disk. See Chapter 6 and your operating system manual for instructions.
3. If you entered an MS-DOS command that you want to stop, there are special key combinations you can type to cancel the command. These methods may also work in your application programs: a Hold down [ and press [c) a Hold down [ and press [enJI1- 4.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. If your printer does not work at all, check that the printer has power and is properly connected to the computer. (Also, make sure your printer has paper in it.) See Chapter 1 of the Setup Guide or your printer manual for instructions.
7. Try running the Parallel port diagnostic test if you have a parallel printer, or the Serial port test if you have a serial printer. You can also test a dot-matrix printer, if you have one. Chapter 5 describes these tests. If the test(s) indicate(s) an error, contact your printer dealer.
If you have trouble with your mouse or you see an auxiliary device error message, check the following: 1. Make sure the mouse cable is securely connected to the mouse port and not the keyboard port. See Chapter 1 of the Setup Guide for instructions. 2.
3. If you still have trouble with your SIMMs, write down any error messages that appear and contact your dealer. Math Coprocessor Problems If the math coprocessor in your system does not seem to be operating properly, check the following: 1.
Appendix A Specifications CPU and Memory CPU (on card) 486SX/25 card: Intel 486SX, 25 MHz microprocessor soldered on CPU card; additional socket for optional Intel ODP486SX/25 Over-Drive module to dou.
Memory 4MB RAM standard soldered on main system board; expandable using 1MB, 4MB, 16MB, or 64MB SIMMs to 68MB (maximum); SIMMs must be 36-bit, fast-page mode type with 70 ns (or faster) access speed R.
Math coprocessor 486SX/25 card: socket for optional Intel 487SX, 25 MHz microprocessor chip with built-in math coprocessor; microprocessor chip cannot be installed if OverDrive module is installed in .
Controllers Video Chips and Technologies Wingine VGA controller on main system board; Brooktree ® RAMDAC on video daughterboard provides resolutions up to 1024 x 768; optional enhanced video daughter.
Keyboard PS/2 compatible keyboard interface built into main system board; keyboard speed, delay, and num lock settings selectable through SETUP; 6-pin, mini DIN connector Mouse PS/2 compatible mouse i.
Power Supply Type Input ranges Maximum outputs Frequency (Europe only) Cables Option slot power limits 200 Watt, fan-cooled, automatic input voltage sensing thermally protected 98 to 132 VAC and 195 to 264 VAC +5 VDC at 22 Amps, +12 VDC at 6.8 Amps, -5 VDC at 0.
Environmental Requirements Humidity 20%to80% (non- condensing) Altitude (-100 to 3,000 m) Maximum wet bulb Non-operating range 14° to 140° F (-20 ° to 60°C) 1O% to 90% -300 to 11,860ft (-100 to 3,600 m) 104°F (40°C) -4° to 140° F (-20° to 60°C) 10% to 95% -300 to 39.
Power Source Requirements 120 Volt power source requirements AC plug Plug type North America 125V, 10A Reference standards Power cord ANSI C73.11, UL/CSA Listed.
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Extended VGA modes Mode* Size Type color DotCLK 60 132 x 25 Text 16 40 MHz (8 x 16) 61 132 x 50 Text 16 40MHz (8 x 8) 56MHz NI 56MHz NI 56MHz NI 65MHz NI * These modes require 512KB of video memory (mapped Into VGA memory).
These modes require 1MB of video memory (mapped Into extended memory), except modes 3A and 50, which require 2MB of video memory. NI = Non-interlaced I = Interlaced Specifications A-11.
Glossary Access speed The length of time it takes for an information storage device, such as memory or a disk drive, to return a piece of data requested by another device. For example, your computer’s SIMMs return data requested by the microprocessor at an access speed of 70 ns (nanoseconds).
ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized numeric coding system for representing characters, such as numbers, letters, and graphic symbols. Each of the 256 ASCII codes occupies one byte of storage. All computers, printers, and programs can use files transmitted in standard ASCII code.
Botch file A type of file that executes a series of commands automatically. Batch files are text files with the filename extension .BAT. When you type the filename, your operating system executes all the commands in that file sequentially. BIOS Basic Input/Output System.
Cache A high-speed type of memory buffer that stores frequently used data where your microprocessor can access it faster. Your computer includes 8KB of internal cache as well as VirtualCache.
Command An instruction you enter or select to direct a computer program to perform a specific function. Command prompt The symbol or message that displays on the screen to tell you that the operating system is loaded and ready to receive instructions.
Coprocessor See Math coprocessor. CPU Central Processing Unit. The primary computer device that interprets instructions, performs the tasks you indicate, keeps track of stored data, and controls all input and output operations. See also Microprocessor.
Default Any value or setting choice that the computer or a program makes when the user does not specify an alternative. A default value stays in effect unless you override it temporarily by changing the value or you reset the default value itself.
Disk The collective term for diskettes and hard disks, the devices on which the computer stores data magnetically. Disk drive The electromechanical device that reads data from and writes data to a disk, tape, or other storage media. A diskette drive accepts removable diskettes in its disk slot while a hard disk is sealed inside a protective casing.
Drive designator The letter name of a disk drive, followed by a colon-for example, C : . EGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter. A type of display adapter card that allows you to display high-resolution graphics on an EGA monitor.
File A collection of information called records, or entries, stored together on a disk under a single name. Text files consist of words and sentences. Program files consist of codes and are used by computers to interpret and execute commands. See also Filename.
Hardware Any physical component of a computer system, such as a monitor, printer, keyboard, main system board, disk drive, or CPU. Hexadecimal A base-16 numbering system frequently used by programmers to represent the binary numbers used by the computer.
Jumper A small moveable plug that connects two pins on a device’s circuit board. Jumpers can be used to alter the operation of a particular function. Key disk A diskette containing a copy-protected program and that must remain in a diskette drive while you use the program.
MCGA Multi-color Graphics Array. A type of display adapter that emulates a color graphics adapter (CGA). MCGA provides two additional modes: 640 x 480 in two colors and 320 x 200 in 256 colors.
MGA Multi-mode Graphics Adapter. A type of display adapter card that can display monochrome text and color graphics on the screen. Microprocessor A small CPU contained on one semiconductor chip.
MS-DOS Microsoft Disk Operating System. The operating system most commonly used with your computer. MS-DOS is a command- based, single-user, single-tasking operating system. See also DOS, OS/2, and Operating system. Multifrequency monitor A monitor that accepts input at different frequencies and can display in a variety of resolutions.
Operating speed The speed at which the computer’s processor can execute commands, usually expressed in megahertz (MHz), such as 33 MHz. See also Megahertz. Operating system A collection of programs that manages a computer’s operations, such as interpreting input, managing files, and reading and writing data to disk.
Parameter A qualifier added to a command that tells your operating system what data to process, where it should locate or store a file, or how it should operate.
Port A physical input/output socket on a computer to which you can connect a peripheral device. Power-on diagnostics Tests stored in a computer’s ROM that the computer runs to check its internal circuitry, peripheral device configuration, and operating status each time you turn it on or reset it.
Read To gather data from one source (such as a disk) and transfer it to a device (such as a monitor screen or a printer). For example, when you open a text file stored on disk, the computer reads the data from the disk and displays it on the screen. See also Write.
Roof directory The highest or main directory in a hierarchical disk directory structure. All other directories are subdirectories of the root directory. MS-DOS designates the root directory with a (backslash). RS-232C A widely used, standard type of serial communication.
Software The collection of instructions (or programs) that tell your computer hardware to perform the tasks and functions you specify. See also Hardware and Program. Subdirectory In a hierarchical disk directory structure, a group of files in a directory that is contained within another directory or the root directory.
Tracks Addressable, concentric circles on a disk, resembling the grooves on a record, which divide the disk into separate accessible areas. On a tape cassette, the tracks run parallel to the edge of the tape. See also Sector. UNIX A powerful operating system that supports multitasking and is especially suited to multi-user environments.
Write-protect To protect the data on a diskette from being changed by placing a write-protect tab over the notch on a 5.25-inch diskette or by setting the write-protect switch on a 3.5-inch diskette. You can also write-protect a file on a disk by using software to designate the file read-only.
Index A Accessing internal components, 2-1 -12 Adapter tests, video, 5-1, 5-8, 7-13 Addresses, I/O, A-4 memory, A-9 Alternate VGA interface, 3-3, 3-34, 7-8, 7-13, A-5 Altitude, A-7 Application programs, Intro-3, Intro-6, 7-19 -20 AUTOEXEC.
CPU speed, see Processor speed CTRL ALT *, 1-31 -32 CTRL ALT +, 1-31 -32 CTRL ALT -, 1-31-32 CTRL ALT DEL, 1-22, 7-7 CTRL BREAK, 1-21, 7-7, 7-20 CTRL C, 1-21, 7-7, 7-20 Customer Support Center number,.
E EDIT, 1-37 EDLIN, 1-37 Enhanced daughterboard, see Video daughterboard Environmental requirements, A-7 EPROM, A-2 Epson Customer Support Center number, Intro-6 Error messages, MS-DOS, 7-14 power-on .
Hard disk drive, J preparing for moving, 1-19, 1-36 -37 preparing for use, 1-18 primary, 4-4 problems, 7-16 -19 read/write heads, 1-7, 1-36 -37 reformatting, 6-3 removing, 4-1, 4-3 -5, 4-14 -15, 4-25 .
Math coprocessor, configuring, 3-27 -29, 7-24 diagnostics, 5-1, 5-7, 7-24 installing, Intro-1, Intro-3, 3-1, 3-17, 3-24 -29, 7-24 problems, 7-24 removing, 7-24 specifications, A-3 test, 5-1, 5-7 Maxim.
OverDrive module, installing, Intro-1, Intro-3, 3-1, 3-17 -19, 3-22 -24 specifications, A-1, A-3 P Parallel, error messages, 7-4, 7-20 interface, 3-3, 7-20 -22, A-4 port, Intro-1, 3-3, 7-20 -22, A-4 p.
Replacing cover, 2-12 Resetting computer, 1-22 -23, 7-7 Resolutions, video, Intro-4, 3-29 -30, 3-33, A-4 ROM, 7-1 -2, A-2, A-9 ROM BIOS, version, 7-1 -2 Runtime errors, 5-6 S Safety precautions, 2-1 -.
U Upgrading system, 3-1, 3-22 Utilities, VGA, Intro-4 Utility diskettes, 1-1 -2 V VER, 7-2 Version number, identifying, 7-1 -2 VGA port, alternate interface, 3-34, 7-8, 7-13, A-5 BIOS, 7-2, A-2, A-9 c.
Epson Overseas Marketing Locations Epson DeutschIand GmbH Ziilpicher Stra8e 6, 4ooo Dusseldorf 11 Germany Phone: 21156030 Telex: 418584786 Epson (U.K.) Ltd.
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 U12 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 U12 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Epson U12, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Epson U12 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Epson U12, 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 U12.
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 U12. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Epson U12 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.
