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Important Safety Instructions 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. 4. Do not spill liquid of any kind on the computer. 5. Do not place the computer on an unstable cart, stand, or table. 6.
10. Do not allow the computer’s cord to become damaged or frayed. 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. 12. You must extend the stabilizing feet on both sides of the computer’s base whenever it is in an upright position to prevent it from falling over.
Instructions Importantes de Skuriti! 1. Lire completement les instructions qui suivant et les conserver pour references futures. 2. Bien suivre tous les avertissements et les instructions indiques sur l’ordinateur. 3. Debrancher l’ordinateur de toute sortie murale avant le nettoyage. Utiliser un chiffon humide; ne jamais utiliser un nettoyeur liquide ou une bonbonne aerosol. 4. Ne jamais renverser un liquide d’aucune sorte sur l’ordinateur. 5.
10. S’assurer que le cordon d’alimentation de l’ordinateur n’est pas effrite. 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. La quantite totale des appareils branches dans la prise murale ne doit jamais exceder 15 amperes. 12.
Contents Introduction Optional Equipment . . Software . . . . . . . . . How to Use This Manual Where to Get Help . . . Chapter 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting Up Your System Preparing to Set Up the System . . . . . . . . . . . . Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing Optional Equipment . . . . . . . .
.Adding or Removing a Board . . . . . . . . . . . Defining the Configuration Settings . . . . . . . Using Advanced Configuration Options . . . . . Using Alternate Configuration Files . . . . . . . . . . Creating an Alternate SCI File . . . . . . . . . . . Loading an Alternate SCI File . . . . . . . . . . . Using Special Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the SD Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the CF Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 5 Installing and Removing Options Main System Board Map . . . . . . . Processor Board Maps . . . . . . . . Option Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing an Option Card . . . . Removing Option Cards . . . . Processor Board . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Processor Board . Installing the Processor Board . Math Coprocessor . . . . . . . . . . . Installing a Math Coprocessor . Removing a Math Coprocessor Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . Installing Memory Modules . .
Running Tests . . . . . . . . . Resuming From an Error System Diagnostic Tests . . . Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting the Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . Formatting a New Disk . . . . . . . . Reformatting a Used Disk . . . . . . . Selecting an Option . . . . . . . . . . . Starting the Formatting Process . . . . Option 1, Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Modifying the Defective Track Table Formatting the Disk . . . . . . . . . . Option 2, Destructive Surface Analysis . .
Appendix D Specifications Main System Board . . . . . . Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . Processor Board . . . . . . . . Mass Storage Bays . . . . . . . Power Supply . . . . . . . . . Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . Environmental Requirements Physical Characteristics . . . . Power Source Requirements . System Memory Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tables Key commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 4 System board options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Default non-cache address blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Hard disk drive types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Advanced configuration options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 SD command parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 CF command parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Keyboard speed setting commands . . . . . . . . . . .
The Epson® EISA Series computer is a powerful, versatile system ideally suited for use as either a network server or a high-performance personal workstation. It incorporates the latest EISA (Extended Industry Standard Architecture) technology into a convenient tower design. Its exceptional features and flexibility enable you to use the most advanced peripheral devices and software while maintaining full compatibility with ISA technology.
The built-in interfaces let you connect basic peripheral devices (such as a printer and mouse) directly to the computer, leaving the expansion slots for optional devices such as a SCSI adapter or a networking card. Your computer’s EISA technology allows the 32-bit processor to access certain I/O expansion boards 32 bits at a time when running appropriate software. In addition, the EISA burst mode capability enables data transfers of up to 33MB of data per second through the EISA bus.
Optional Equipment By adding SIMMs to the main system board, you can expand the computer’s memory up to 64MB. On the upgradeable processor board, you can install a math coprocessor or another coprocessor, depending on the board you have. You can also install a variety of other options, such as diskette drives, hard disk drives, a tape drive, or a SCSI subsystem. Check with your authorized Epson dealer to see which options are available.
How to Use This Manual This manual explains how to set up, configure, and operate your computer, as well as how to install options and run diagnostic tests. It does not cover your operating system; see your operating system manual for instructions on installing and using it. Although you should be sure to follow the steps in Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 to set up and configure your system, you do not need to read everything in this book. See the following chapter summaries to find the sections you need.
Where to Get Help If you purchased your computer outside of the United States, please contact your dealer or the marketing location nearest you for customer support and service. International marketing locations are listed on the inside of this manual’s back cover. If you purchased your Epson product 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 Setting Up Your System This chapter describes the basic steps you perform to set up your system for the first time. It defines the system requirements and gives a general outline of the steps you need to follow to start using your computer. It also describes how to set the appropriate country code for the system’s keyboard and configuration information.
CI No electromagnetic interference. Do not place your system too close to any electrical device, such as a telephone, that generates an electromagnetic field. Cl Appropriate power sources. Connect all your equipment to the appropriate power source. See “Power Source Requirements” in Appendix D for more information. Ll Extend the stabilizing feet. You must extend the feet on both sides of the computer’s base whenever it is in an upright position to prevent it from falling over.
Installation Overview Listed below are the general steps you follow to install options, connect peripheral devices, and configure your system. For detailed instructions on performing these steps, see the appropriate sections specified in the overview. 1. Install any optional equipment you want to add to your computer, such as disk drives, a math coprocessor, memory modules, or EISA option cards. Do not install any ISA option cards yet (unless you will be using an ISA card to control your monitor).
9. Connect all of your peripheral devices. 10. Install your operating system and any other application programs. Installing Optional Equipment The first time you set up your computer, you should install any disk drives, math coprocessor, memory modules, or EISA option cards you plan to use. Do not install any ISA option cards yet, unless you will be installing a video adapter on an ISA option card to control your monitor.
Connecting Peripheral Devices You may not want to connect all your peripheral devices before you run the System Configuration program for the first time. If you’ll be installing ISA cards after running the program, you may want to connect only those devices necessary to perform the program’s functions. If you connect other devices, you will need to disconnect them later to install the ISA cards. You must connect a monitor and a keyboard to run the System Configuration program.
Before connecting your peripheral devices, make sure the power buttons or switches on the computer and all the peripheral devices are turned off. Then connect the devices in the following order: 1. Connect your peripheral device cables to the computer. 2. Connect the power cords to the computer and other devices, if necessary. 3. Plug the power cords into their electrical outlets. Be sure to read the next section before you turn on your computer.
tl Do not leave a beverage near your system or any of its components. Spilled liquid can damage the circuitry of your equipment. Cl Always turn off the power, disconnect the computer’s power cord, and wait 30 seconds before you remove the cover. Only remove the cover to access internal devices. Now you can run the Change Country Code utility, as described below. Running the Change Country Code Utility Before you configure your computer or perform any other operations, you need to create new AUTOEXEC.
The default country code is United States. See the instructions in the next section to set the appropriate country code. Later, if you need to change the country code, follow the instructions under “Changing the Country Code” on page l-10. Setting the Country Code for the First Time To run the Change Country Code utility the first time you boot your computer from the Reference 1 diskette, follow these steps: 1. Insert the Reference 1 diskette in drive A. 2.
Press the appropriate function key for your country. The program copies the files and displays a message confirming the change. 4. When you see the following message, press any key to reboot the system and run the System Configuration program: you should reboot the system to r u n the appropriate AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files and start the System Configuration program. N OW Press any key to reboot . . . After a moment, you see the System Configuration program title screen.
Changing the Country Code If you need to change the country code for your system’s keyboard driver and configuration information, you can run the CHGCTR utility. Follow these steps: 1. Insert the Reference 1 diskette in drive A and log onto drive A. 2. At the A> prompt, type CHGCTR and press [Enter]. You see the information screen for the Change Country Code utility followed by this prompt: Change country code? (Y/N) 3. If you want to keep the current country code, press [Nl.
4. When you see the following message, press any key to reboot the system and run the System Configuration program: Now you should reboot the system to run the appropriate AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files and start the System Configuration program. Press any key to reboot . . . After a moment, you see the System Configuration title screen. If you want to run that program now, see Chapter 2 for instructions.
Chapter 2 Running System Configuration The System Configuration program, provided with your system on the Reference 1 diskette, allows you to configure your computer.
Note The first time you configure your computer, you must run the program from the Reference 1 diskette and it is best to always run it from there. How to Use This Chapter This chapter is divided into the following four sections: The Configuration Process describes the various aspects of configuring your computer using the System Configuration program. It also tells you how to use the keyboard or a mouse with the program and how to use on-line help.
The Configuration Process This section describes the following configuration operations: LI Using the configuration files Ll Using the keyboard or a mouse with the program 3 Using on-line help. Using Configuration Files Configuration (or CFG) files provide information to the system about a card’s functions and resource requirements so your computer can allocate its resources efficiently. They also provide instructions for setting any switches and jumpers on ISA cards.
Using the Keyboard If you use a keyboard when you run the System Configuration program, refer to the table below for a description of the keys you can use to move the cursor and select items. If you’ll be using a mouse with the program, see “Using a Mouse” below. Most of the screens show which keys you can press to perform various operations. Follow the instructions on each screen. Whenever the icon is highlighted, press [ to select .
To select most options, place the cursor on the option and click the left button once to highlight it and again to select it. When you see Ir] or m on the screen, you can scroll the text. Place the cursor on the arrow indicating the scroll direction and hold down the left button. Release it to stop. Keep in mind that this chapter gives keyboard instructions when describing how to use the System Configuration program.
Configuring Your System Follow the instructions in this section and on your screen to configure your computer using the System Configuration program.
3. Press IEnter You see the Main Menu: Main Menu Learn about configuring your computer Configure computer Set date Set time Access to other utilities Maintain system configuration diskette Exit from this utility Note If you installed any EISA option cards in your system, the program firstasks you to insert a diskette containing a CFG file for the EISA card. Remove the Reference 1 diskette, insert the appropriate configuration diskette, and press [Enter.
Setting the Date and Time The real-time clock in your computer continuously tracks the date and time-even when the computer is turned off. The first time you run the configuration program, set the date and time for your computer. You can set them again later to adjust your clock for seasonal time adjustments, such as daylight savings time. The computer automatically changes the date for leap years. Follow these steps to set the date and time: 1. At the Main Menu, select Set date.
Performing the Configuration Steps Follow these steps to configure your computer: 1. At the Main Menu, select Configure computer. You see this menu: S t e p s i n configuring your computer Step 1: Step Step Step Step 2: 3: 4: 5: Important EPSON EISA configuration information Add or remove boards View or edit details Examine required switches Save and exit 2. Select Step 1 and read the information displayed on your screen about configuring your system.
Adding or Removing a Board Select Step 2: Add or remove boards when you need to add or remove an option card. The program displays a list of the computer’s slots with a description of any boards or cards that it detects. The computer automatically detects EISA cards, but you must add the necessary ISA card information. Follow the instructions on the screen to add, move, or remove an option card. When you add an option card, you need the configuration diskette that came with the card.
The table below describes the settings available for each of the system board options. System board options r Option Settings Memory remap control (384KB) Enabled Disabled Sets the status of the unused memory between the 640KB and 1 MB addresses. (The amount of unused memory is dependent on shadow RAM.) Set to Enabled to remap this memory to the top of the extended memory area; set to Disabled (default) to leave it at its original address.
System board options (continued) t Option Settings Description Video BIOS shadow Enabled Disabled Set to desired status of video BIOS shadow RAM: for video controllers with a BIOS (VGA or EGA), you can enable shadow RAM; for controllers without a BIOS (CGA, etc.
System board options (continued) Option Settings Power-on password Not installed Installed to the system Off On Turn on to provide special password security when the system operates as a network server; password must be installed to turn on this mode Enabled at power-on Disabled at power-on Set to desired initial num lock status when system is turned on or reset Keyboard repeat rate Fast Normal Slow Set to desired speed of keyboard repeat rate when a key is pressed Speaker volume control High M
System board options (continued) Option Diskette drives A and B Embedded ~hard disk controller Hard disk drives C and D Settings 1 Not installed 360KB (5.25 inch) 1.2MB (5.25 inch) 720KB (3.5 inch) 1.44MB (3.
Hard disk drive types The following table lists the types of hard disk drives you can use in your computer. Check this table and the manual that came with your hard disk to find the correct type for the hard disk drive(s) installed in your computer. Then select that type at the hard disk drive Type prompt. If you do not find your drive type in the table, select User defined and enter your drive’s parameters.
28 ST-506 676 5 17 488 977 29 ST-506 306 ~. 30 ,ST-506 1611 4 17 0 340 10.2 17 306 663 20.4 I7 I17 I 300 732 42.6 5 17 512 1023 142.5 8 17 128 618 ~40.8 31 1 ST-506 1732 45 1ST-506 11024 46 ST-506 615 47 --- --~ 48 ST-506 1820 49 I i ST-506 830 50 2-16 ST-506 51 1 ESDI 52 1 1024 1828 ESDI - 4 - 820 I17 --j.i0 I 9 I I7 1967 I 15 -. 1 (4) NEC D5147H none -A17 6 40.5 140.8 Seagate ST251 830 68.9 Toshiba MK56FB 1023 76.
Hard disk drive types (continued) 8 33 4 ,28 Landing MB zone Drive name 967 112.4 Seagate 94166-141 (2) 967 144.5 Seagate 94166. i 82 (2) 979 40.7 Conner CP-344 (5) 775 100 Conner CP-3 104 (5) 744 40.7 Mini 8051A native mode 964 40.1 ’ Quantum 40AT 964 80.
The table below describes the operations you can select from the Advanced menu and its submenus. + 1+ Advanced configuration options Advanced menu option Submenu option Lock/unlock boards No submenu View additional system information menu c Displays information about the identification and physical characteristics of your board(s). System specifications Displays information about the option slots in your computer.
Using Alternate Configuration Files When you save your configuration in your computer’s CMOS, the computer also creates or updates the System Configuration file called SYSTEMSCI. You can also create an alternate SCI file with a different name for your own computer or for another Epson EISA computer. You may want to create an alternate configuration for your own computer that includes a different set of option cards.
The program asks you to name the alternate SCI file you create. Do not name the file SYSTEM.SCI; this is the name of your current configuration file. Use the third method only when you are running the configuration program on a non-target computer. This method protects you from accidentally saving the configuration you create in that computer’s CMOS. See “Using Special Modes” for instructions on using non-target modeling mode.
Using Special Modes You can run the System Configuration program in various special modes, including non-target modeling mode, by starting the program with one of the two commands described in this section. You can also use these commands to run the program from a hard disk that runs MS-DOS if you copy the necessary files to the disk first. The SD command starts the System Configuration program and allows you to run that program or any of the other utilities available on the Access to other utilities menu.
The table below describes the parameters you can use to modify the way the program runs on your computer. Note To run the System Configuration program in non-target modeling mode, add the /N parameter to the command line. Modeling mode only affects the way the configuration program operates; it does not affect any of the other utilities you can run using the SD command.
Then follow these steps to use the CF command: 1. To run the program from a diskette, insert the Reference 1 diskette in drive A and log onto drive A. To run the program from a hard disk, log onto the drive and directory where you copied the configuration files. 2. Then type the following and press [Enter] to start the program: CF [parameters] The table below describes the parameters you can use to modify the way the program runs on your computer.
Copying the Configuration Files to a Hard Disk To run the System Configuration program from your hard disk, you must be running the MS-DOS operating system from that disk. To copy all the configuration files from the Reference 1 diskette to the hard disk, insert the diskette in drive A, type the following command, and press I: COPY A: *.* [d:] [path] where d: and path are the drive and directory to which you want to copy the files.
Chapter 3 Using Your Computer This chapter briefly describes the following operations: LJ Extending the stabilizing feet cl Locking the computer’s cover cl Using a power-on password Ll Changing the processor speed 1 Parking the hard disk drive heads. Extending the Stabilizing Feet Whenever you place the computer in an upright position, you must extend the stabilizing feet on the sides of the computer’s base to prevent it from falling over.
Locking the Computer’s Cover You can lock the cover onto the computer to prevent unauthorized users from accessing its internal components. (You can lock the cover when the computer is upright or on its side.) To unlock the cover, align the key with the notch in the lock and insert the key, as shown below. Then press in the key and turn it counterclockwise. notches To lock the cover, align the notches and insert the key; then push it in and turn it clockwise.
Using a Power-on Password If you set a power-on password when you ran the System Configuration program, you must enter it every time you turn on the computer. Follow these steps to enter your password: 1. When you turn on the computer, you see the following prompt: Enter password: 2. Type your password. The screen does not display the characters you type. Then press [Enter. After you enter the correct password, you see Password OK. Then the computer loads your operating system.
Changing or Deleting a Password Follow these steps to change or delete a password: 1. Turn on the computer. You see the Enter password prompt. 2. To change the password, type the current password followed by a forward slash (/). After the slash, enter the new password you want to use.
If you set a password but do not turn on network server mode, you must enter the password before the computer loads the operating system or the network software. Once you load it, anyone can access your system by typing commands on the keyboard. However, if you set a password and turn on network server mode, you can load the operating system and network software before you enter the password.
Note If you boot from a diskette, you see the Enter password prompt. Enter your password as described under “Using a Power-on Password” above. You cannot change or delete a password when you boot from the hard disk in network server mode. First insert a bootable diskette in drive A and turn on the computer. Then change or delete the password, as described in the previous section. If you delete the password, the computer automatically turns off network server mode.
If you often use a copy-protected program diskette, you may want to set your processor speed to change automatically to low speed when accessing the diskette and return to high speed when it is finished. There are three ways to change the processor speed: Ll Run the System Configuration program (power-on simulation speed setting) LI Enter a keyboard command (temporary speed setting) U Run the ESPEED program (temporary speed setting).
Note You can use the commands listed above while you are running a program. However, if that program uses one of these commands for another function, you cannot use it to change the processor speed. For example, if the program uses the [F] [?][y] command to move the cursor, you cannot enter (F] t o c [F][? hange the processor speed to low. Another alternative is to use the ESPEED program, described below.
You can use one of these parameters: ESPEED program parameters I IL 1Low speed (simulated 8 MHz) ~ /A 1 Automatic speed (simulated 8 MHz when accessing a diskette) If you do not include the parameter when you type the ESPEED command, the program displays the command syntax and parameter options. The processor speed you set remains in effect until you press RESET or turn off the computer, or until you change it to a different setting.
Follow these steps to run HDDPARK: 1. Insert the Reference 2 diskette in drive A and log onto that drive. 2. Type HDDPARK and press (Enter. The computer locks the heads and disables the keyboard. 3. Remove any diskettes and turn off the computer. Note You can also run HDDPARK by selecting Access t o other utilities from the System Configuration program Main Menu. Then select Park hard disk. You can also copy the files HDDPARK.COM and HDDPARK.VER to your hard disk and run the program from there.
Chapter 4 Accessing lnternal Components To access your computer’s internal components, you need to remove the cover. If you are installing or removing a drive in one of the upper bays, you also need to remove the front panel. Follow the instructions in this chapter when you need to do these tasks: Cl Remove or replace the computer’s cover Ll Remove or replace the front panel LI Perform post-installation setup procedures. Be sure to read the following important safety precautions before you begin.
4-2 Q The computer is heavy, so use caution when you move it or lay it on its side. Ll Every time you remove the cover, be sure to ground yourself by touching the inside of the computer’s back panel before you touch any components inside. If you are not properly grounded, you could conduct static electricity and damage your equipment. Also, do not touch any components except those that this manual instructs you to touch.
Removing the Cover You must remove the computer’s cover if you need to do any of the following: tl Install or remove option cards 0 Install or remove single inline memory modules (SIMMs) Q Remove the processor board to access its components Cl Install or remove disk drives or other storage devices. It is best to remove the cover and perform these procedures while the computer is lying on its side. Follow these steps: 1. Retract the stabilizing foot on the right side of the computer.
5. Grasp the edge of the cover and pull it toward you, as shown below. Then lift it up and off the computer. Removing the Front Panel You must remove the computer’s front panel to install or remove a drive in an upper drive bay. Follow these steps: 1. 4-4 Carefully lift up and release the four clips securing the front panel to the computer on the inside of the computer case.
2. Pull the panel away from the front of the computer and set it aside. You may need to lift up the front of the computer slightly to release the panel. Replacing the Front Panel Follow these steps to replace the computer’s front panel: 1. Insert the four tabs on the back of the front panel into the four notches in the computer case. You may need to lift up the front of the computer to insert the tabs. 2.
Replacing the Cover Follow these steps to replace the computer’s cover: 1. 4-6 Facing the back panel, hold the cover at an angle and align the guiderail on each side of the cover with the guiderails on the computer case, as shown below. Then lower the cover onto the computer.
2. Slide the cover toward the front of the computer, moving any cables out of the way, until it is near the metal ledge behind the front panel. metal l e 3. Lift up the edge of the cover so you can slide it over the metal ledge. Then push the cover forward as far as it goes. 4. Secure the cover to the computer’s back panel with the four retaining screws. 5. Lock the cover on the computer, if desired. (See Chapter 3.) 6. Set the computer upright and extend the stabilizing feet. (See Chapter 3.) 7.
Post-installation Setup Procedures After you install or remove options, you need to run the System Configuration program on your Reference 1 diskette so you can update your system’s configuration information. The program will automatically update the information about some optional equipment, such as additional memory or a math coprocessor. See Chapter 2 for instructions. If you installed a hard disk drive that has never received a low-level format, you need to format the disk.
Chapter 5 Installing and Removing Options This chapter provides instructions for installing and removing the following optional equipment: 9 Option cards U Math coprocessor U Memory modules (SIMMs). It also includes instructions for removing and installing the processor board in order to install a math coprocessor or replace the board. At the beginning of this chapter, you’ll find maps of your main system board and the available processor boards so you can locate important components.
Main System Board Map To locate components on your main system board, use the following illustration.
Processor Board Maps To locate components on your processor board, use the following illustrations.
Option Cards Your computer has eight option slots. Each slot can accommodate one card of the following types: Cl 32-bit EISA option card Ll 16-bit ISA compatible option card tl 8-bit ISA compatible option card. You can install up to six EISA bus-mastering cards in slots 1 through 5 and in slot 8. (You cannot install bus-mastering cards in slots 6 and 7.) If you have trouble with any bus-mastering option cards you install, be sure to verify that you have installed the card m “ I ” . , . , . .
Caution Although your 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 this table. Installing an Option Card Follow these steps to install an option card: 1. Unpack the option card and adjust any switches or jumpers on it, if necessary. Check the option card instructions and any of the jumper and switch settings you viewed when you ran the System Configuration program.
Keep the screw to secure the option card to the computer. Store the slot cover in case you remove the card later. 3. Insert the card into the slot with the connector pins pointing down, as shown below. If you are installing a full-length card, insert the other end of the card into the appropriate card guide near the front of the computer. Firmly push down the card to insert it as far as it will go. 4. Secure the end of the card to the back of the computer with the retaining screw.
Processor Board Your computer comes with an upgradeable processor board. To upgrade the board, you can: U Install a math coprocessor 7 Install a new coprocessor (486SX/25 board only) 0 Replace the processor board with a different board. Removing the Processor Board Follow these steps to remove the processor board: 1. Disconnect any cables connected to the processor board and any cables connected to other devices that lay over the processor board. 2.
3. Pull the board straight up and out of the system board interface sockets; do not rock it back and forth. 4. If you are installing a math coprocessor, place the board on a static-free surface with the component side facing up. Then see “Math Coprocessor,” below, for further instructions. If you are replacing the processor board, store it in an antistatic bag in a safe location. Then see the next section for instructions on installing your new processor board.
2. Secure each end of the board with the retaining screws. 3. If you disconnected any cables to remove the processor board, reconnect the cable(s) to the board or device. Math Coprocessor A math coprocessor speeds up the numeric calculations your computer performs when using some applications. It also increases the speed at which graphic images are displayed on your monitor when you use graphics-oriented software. You can install the following coprocessors: Coprocessor Weitek WTL4167.
2. Locate the orientation dot in one corner of your coprocessor and turn the coprocessor so that the dot is in the position shown below. Caution If you insert the math coprocessor in the wrong position, you could permanently damage it. Intel 80487SX 25 MHz coprocessor Weitek WTL4167 25 MHz math coprocessor Weitek WTL4167 33 MHz math coprocessor 3. Line up the coprocessor pins with the holes in the socket. Then gently push the coprocessor into the socket, pressing evenly on all sides.
Memory Modules Your computer comes with 4MB of memory provided by SIMMs (single inline memory modules) which are installed on the main system board. You can install additional SIMMs to increase your computer’s memory to 64MB. There are eight SIMM sockets on the main system board. Each socket can contain either a single-sided or double-sided SIMM. The SIMMs must all be 70ns (nanosecond), 36-bit, 72-pin, gold-leaded, fast-page mode SIMMs. The SIMM sockets are organized in two banks, as shown below.
The table below describes the type of SIMMs you can install. SIMM description SIMM size Description 1MB Single-sided (256KbX36) 2MB Double-sided (256KbX36) + 4MB Single-sided (1 MbX36) 8MB ~Double-sided (1 MbX36) Check with your dealer to be sure you install the correct type of SIMMs. You can install these SIMMs in many different ways.
Once you have determined where to add SIMMs, follow the instructions below to install them. If you need to remove the four 1MB SIMMs that came with your system, see “Removing Memory Modules” on page 5-14. Installing Memory Modules Follow these steps to install SIMMs: 1. If necessary, see the main system board map on page 5-2 to locate the SIMM sockets. 2. It is easiest to install the SIMMs in the sockets farthest from the processor board first.
3. Gently press down on the SIMM and, at the same time, press the top to the left until it is vertical and clicks into place between the metal tabs and the retaining posts. Make sure the SIMM is fully inserted into the socket and that the pins on the retaining posts fit into the holes in both ends of the SIMM. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each SIMM you want to install. Removing Memory Modules If you need to remove memory modules from your computer, follow the steps below.
Use your fingers or two small screwdrivers to pull away the metal tabs securing the SIMM at each end. Be careful not to pull the tabs too far, or they may break. As you pull away the tabs, the SIMM falls to the right at an angle. Carefully remove the SIMM. 3. Repeat step 2 for each SIMM you need to remove.
Chapter 6 Installing and Removing Disk Drives The instructions in this chapter describe how to install and remove optional Epson drives in your EISA computer. You can use these instructions to install a variety of devices, including diskette drives, hard disk drives, and tape drives. Even if your drive looks a bit different from the one illustrated here, you install it the same way. If you are installing or removing a non-Epson drive, some of the steps in this chapter may not apply.
Using the Correct Drive Bay Your system can hold up to six half-height drives or a combination of half- and full-height drives. There are two sets of drive bays: the upper drive bays and the internal drive housing, as shown below. upper drive bavs internal drive housing The upper drive bays can accommodate up to four drives in the following configurations: 6-2 Ll Four half-height drives Ll One full-height and two half-height drives.
You can install up to two internal drives in the following configurations: Lt One full-height internal drive U Two half-height internal drives. If you are installing a hard disk, it is best to install it in the internal drive housing. This reserves the upper drive bays for any externally-accessible drives you may want to add later. If you prefer, however, you can install a hard disk in an upper drive bay; just leave the drive slot cover installed in the front panel.
If you are installing just one hard disk drive, see “Changing the Jumper Settings” below to check your drive’s jumpers. If you are removing one hard disk drive and leaving another in your computer, you need to change the jumper settings on the remaining drive to indicate that it will be the only hard disk drive installed. If you install two hard disk drives, you must change the jumper settings on each drive to indicate which is the master (primary) and which is the slave (secondary).
If you are installing another type of Epson hard disk drive, the jumpers may be in a different location, and there may be four jumper positions instead of two. Set the jumpers as necessary according to the the table below. Hard disk drive jumper settings /Jumper I positions One hard disk drive HSP Two hard disk drives Master (Primary) Slave (secondary) - X = jumper installed - = no jumper installed You do not install any jumpers on the slave drive.
Installing or Removing a Drive in an Upper Bay This section describes installing or removing a diskette, hard disk, or tape drive in an upper drive bay; however, you can use these same instructions for another type of storage device. Be sure to see the manual that came with it for any additional installation instructions you may need. Follow these steps: 1. Remove the front panel as described on page 4-4. 2.
If you need to remove any drives, follow the steps below. To install a drive, see page 6-9. Removing a Drive Follow these steps to remove a drive from an upper bay: 1. Disconnect the power supply cable and drive cable from the back of the drive.
6-8 2. Remove the two screws securing the drive to the drive bay, as shown below. Then pull the drive out from the front of the bay and set it aside. 3. If you removed your only IDE hard disk drive from the computer, you must remove the internal drive housing so you can disconnect the hard disk drive cable from the main system board. See “Removing the Internal Drive Housing” on page 6-14 for instructions. 4.
6. Replace the computer’s front panel and cover as described in Chapter 4; then follow the “Post-installation Setup Procedures” on page 4-8 to update your configuration. lnstalling a Drive Follow these steps to install a drive in an upper bay: 1. Locate one plastic guiderail, one metal grounding plate, and two of the retaining screws that came with your computer. Attach the guiderail and grounding plate to the right side of the drive, as shown below, and secure them with the retaining screws.
6-10 3. Align the two holes on the drive with the two oval holes on the drive bay and secure the drive with two of the retaining screws that came with it. 4. If the drive is externally-accessible, replace the computer’s front panel (see page 4-5) and, if necessary, adjust the position of the drive so that it is flush with the front panel. Be sure to tighten the retaining screws.
5. Locate one of the power supply cables labelled P1 through P6. Align the notched corners on the cable connector with the socket on the back of the drive, as shown below. Then push in the connector. 6. Locate the drive cable for the drive you just installed. If you installed an IDE hard disk drive, go to step 7. If you installed a diskette drive or tape drive, go to step 8.
7. Align the hard disk drive cable connector with the drive socket so the row in the connector with the blocked hole lines up with the row in the socket with the missing pin, as shown below. Then push in the connector. blocked hole Now go to step 9. 8. If you are connecting diskette drive A, use the drive connector labelled FDD1 on the end of the diskette drive cable. If you are connecting drive B, use the connector labelled FDD2.
divider 9. gap Replace the computer’s front panel and cover as described in Chapter 4; then follow the “Post-installation Setup Procedures” at the end of that chapter to update your configuration. Installing or Removing an Internal Drive Before you install or remove an internal drive, you must remove the internal drive housing from the computer.
Removing the lnternal Drive Housing Follow these steps to remove the internal drive housing from your computer: 1. If there are any drives in the internal housing, disconnect the power supply cable and drive cable from the back of each drive.
2. Remove the four screws securing the internal drive housing to the computer case, as shown below. Hold onto the screws so they do not fall on the main system board. 3. Grasp the underside of the housing and lift it up and out of the computer. Be careful not to bump the housing into the processor board or the main system board. Then set the housing on your work surface. 4.
Installing or Removing a Drive Before you perform the following steps, be sure to set the jumpers on any IDE hard disk drive(s) you may be installing. See page 6-3 for instructions. Follow these steps to install or remove an internal drive: 1. If you need to remove a drive, remove the screws securing it to the housing; there are two screws on each side. Then grasp the drive from the front and pull it out of the housing. If you do not need to install a drive, go to step 4. 2.
3. Align the holes on each side of the drive with the two holes on each side of the housing and secure the drive with the four retaining screws that came with the drive. Note If you are installing a half-height drive, insert the drive at the top or bottom of the housing to leave room for a second half-height drive, in case you want to install one later. 4.
Reinstalling the lnternal Drive Housing After you install or remove an internal drive, follow these steps to reinstall the internal drive housing: 1. Position the internal drive housing over the brackets inside the computer and carefully lower it into place. Be sure to keep one hand beneath the housing so it does not drop onto the main system board or bump the processor board. 2. Secure the housing to its brackets with the four retaining screws. 3.
Be sure to connect a power supply cable to each drive in the internal housing. 4. Locate the drive cable for each drive in the internal housing. To connect an IDE hard disk drive cable, align the cable connector with the drive socket so the row in the connector with the blocked hole lines up with the row in the socket with the missing pin, as shown below. Then push in the connector. missing pin blocked hole Be sure to connect a drive cable to each drive in the internal drive housing.
Note If the connector is different on your drive, see the manual that came with it for instructions on connecting the drive cable. 5. 6-20 Replace the computer’s front panel and cover as described in Chapter 4; then follow the “Post-installation Setup Procedures” at the end of that chapter to update your configuration.
Appendix A Running System Diagnostics You can test the following devices using the System diagnostics program: tl System board Lt Numeric coprocessor U System memory Lt Diskette drive(s) Ll Hard disk drive(s) Lt Serial port(s) II Parallel port(s) U Dot matrix printer(s). For some devices, you can run more than one type of test. See the table on page A-7 for a list of the tests available for each device.
Starting the Program Follow these steps to start the System diagnostics program: 1. Insert the Reference 1 diskette in drive A and turn on or reset the computer. boot the computer from the Reference 1 diskette to start System diagnostics. This clears from memory protected mode terminate-and-stay-resident (TSR) or other utilities and frees it for use by the A-2 2. After a moment, you see the title screen for the System Configuration program. Press any key to continue. 3.
When the list is correct, you can run diagnostic tests on each device. If you do not want to test a device, you can remove it from the list. You can also add a device to the list. Deleting Tests To remove devices from the Items Detected list so the System diagnostics program cannot test them, follow these steps: 1. Press [alto select Delete Tests.
Adding Tests If you want to add devices to the Items Detected list, follow these steps: 1. Press It] or a to select Add Tests. You see the Add menu, such as the following: Diskette Drive B Hard Disk Drive #2 Parallel Port LPT2 Parallel Port LPT3 LPT2 Printer Test The Add menu lists the testable devices that the computer has not detected in your system. You also see any devices that you deleted from the Delete menu in case you want to be able to test them. A-4 2.
Running Tests Follow these steps to run a test from the Execute menu: 1. Press [tlor mtoselect Execute. You see the Execute menu, such as the following: System Board Numeric Coprocessor System Memory Diskette Drive A Hard Disk Drive #l Serial Port COMl Serial Port COM2 Parallel Port LPTl LPTl Printer Test 2. Press m or m to highlight the device you want to test and press IEnter You see the Repeat prompt: How often to repeat test? 1 3. If you want to run the test once, press I.
Use Ir] or m or type the number of the desired option to highlight a test and then press [ 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 System diagnostics, press m to select Quit and press [Enter. You return to the System Configuration program Main Menu. If an error prevents a test from running, you see a Runtime Error information box. Follow the instructions on the screen to solve the problem.
System Diagnostic Tests The table below lists all the System diagnostic tests you can run on your system.
Error Messages The following table lists all the error messages that may appear during System diagnostic testing.
System diagnostic error messaaes (continued) Error code t Coprocessor Message I t Coprocessor not installed Coprocessor initialize error Coprocessor invalid operation mask error Coprocessor st field error Coprocessor comparison error Coprocessor zero divide mask error Coprocessor addition error Coprocessor subtraction error Coprocessor multiplication error Coprocessor precision error 0701 0702 0703 0704 0705 0706 0707 0708 0709 0710 Parallel port(s) Error pin 0901 p Serial port(s) 1101 1101 1102 1
Appendix B Formatting a Hard Disk This appendix 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. If your computer came with a factory-installed hard disk, or if you installed an optional Epson IDE hard disk, it has already been physically formatted.
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. If those procedures (or a commercial defragmenting utility) do not solve the problem, you may want to reformat the disk by following the instructions in this chapter.
You see the Hard Disk Format Menu: 1 - Format 2 - D e s t r u c t i v e S u r f a c e analySi8 3 - Non-destructive surface analysis 0 - Exit The option you choose depends on whether you are formatting a new disk or reformatting a used disk. The options work as follows: CI Format first scans the disk for defective (bad) tracks (if it has no defective track table) and lets you decide which tracks to mark as bad. Then it formats the disk and marks the bad tracks so they are never used to store data.
Reformatting a Used Disk To reformat a disk you have been using, follow these steps: 1. Use the Non-destructive surface analysis option to check for unflagged bad tracks. 2. If errors occur during the Non-destructive surface analysis, back up your hard disk to diskettes. 3. Run the Destructive surface analysis option to update the defective track table. 4. Run the Format option to format the disk. Selecting an Option When you use this program, you often need to select an option from a menu.
Option 1, Format If you select Format from the Hard Disk Format Menu, you see the following (for a disk with no defective track table): Format Hard Disk < Drive n: > Scan hard disk to get defective track information? (Y/N) (If the disk already has a defective track table, you do not see this because you do not need to scan for bad tracks.) 1. Select Y to scan the disk or N to skip the scanning process.
For an Epson hard disk drive, it is best to accept the recommended skewed sector (also called the interleave factor) of 1, since this setting allows your drive to perform more efficiently. For other hard disk drives, you may need to change this value if the documentation that came with the disk recommends a different number. To accept the default, select Y. Then go to step 3. To enter a new value, select N.
4. The program now allows you to edit the defective track table. At the bottom of the table is this prompt: Modify defective track table ? (Y/N) Select N if you want to leave the table as it is. Then skip the next section and go to “Formatting the Disk” on page B-9. To add bad tracks to the defective track table, see the next section.
If you make a mistake, move the cursor block to the incorrect track and press [cl to change the track data or m to delete the track from the table. Change the track data in the same way as you add a track. The maximum valid cylinder number and head number (nnnn and nn) vary according to the capacity of the hard disk. If you enter an invalid cylinder or head number, a reminder of the range of values appears and the program asks you to enter the value again.
If you continue with formatting, you see: Format started. Head : n n n Cylinder : nnnnn You see the head and cylinder numbers decrease as the program progresses. 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 nnnn, head is nn Format completed. Press ENTER to return to the menu. Press m to return to the Hard Disk Format Menu.
To start this test, select Destructive surface analysis from the Hard Disk Format Menu. You see these messages: Analyze Hard Disk < D r i v e n:> Read/Save/Write/Read/Restore/Read check for all tracks... c u r r e n t c y l i n d e r i s nnnn As the program checks each track, it decreases the cylinder numbers to zero.
If the program finds an unflagged bad track, the report is followed by a table like this: Write, Read Error Tracks Cylinder Head 237 Cylinder Head Cylinder Head Cylinder Head 2 Confirm to register the tracks in the Write, Read Error Track Table as bad tracks. Do you want to register the error tracks as bad tracks? (Y/N) To flag these tracks as bad, select Y. You see a list of the tracks as they are flagged. When the process is complete, press (Enter 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, such as the following: Analysis finished. = n Count of tracks flagged bad n Count of tracks with read, verify errors = = nnnn Count of good tracks No read, verify error was detected. If the program finds errors, the screen displays a table of the tracks that produced the errors. Then you see this message: Press ENTER to return to the menu.
Appendix C 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 appendix. You can also run System diagnostic tests on various system components. See Appendix A for instructions. If the suggestions here or in Appendix A do not help solve the problem, see “Where to Get Help” in the Introduction for instructions on contacting your dealer or Epson customer service.
Follow these steps to obtain the other information: 1. Turn on your computer or press the RESET button. When the computer performs its memory test, the version number of your system’s ROM BIOS appears at the top of the screen. Write down the number. (This number is also included in your System Configuration program information.) 2. At the operating system command prompt, enter the appropriate command to display the version number of your operating system.
The tables below list the possible error messages and tone codes.
Power-on diagnostic error tone codes (continued) or data line failure-bit 0 First 64KB RAM or data line failure-bit 1 I 1 2-1-3 2-1-4 2-2-l 1 First 64KB RAM or data line failure-bit 2 I First 64KB RAM or data line failure-bit 3 1 I First 64KB RAM or data line failure-bit 4 2-2-2 First 64KB RAM or data line failure-bit 5 1 2-2-3 First 64KB RAM or data line failure-bit 6 2-2-4 First 64KB RAM or data line failure bit 7 2-3-l 2-3-2 First 64KB RAM or data line failure-bit 8 ..
Power-on diagnostic error tone codes (continued) Error tone Description 4-3-l RAM test failure above address OFFFFh 4-3-3 Interval timer channel 2 test failure r-code Time-of-day clock test failure ; -~;~~~L,r~~~~e --.-.~~ -- y-4 Power or Lock-up Problems If you are having trouble with the computer’s power or the system locks up, see the suggestions below. The computer does not start when you turn it on.
The computer starts but does not boot. If the computer starts but does not load your operating system, the problem could be caused by many different factors. Try the following: LI First make sure you have correctly formatted your hard disk and have properly installed your operating system on it. (See “Hard Disk Problems” on page C-14.) tl If you do not have a hard disk, insert a system diskette in drive A and press RESET.
The computer does not respond when you type. If you have just turned on the computer, check the following: U Make sure your keyboard is securely connected to the computer. tl If you entered the wrong password and cannot access your system, see “Password Problems” below. If you are running a software program, try these procedures: CI If your computer is processing a complicated command or performing a complex task, it may take a long time to complete its work.
When these circuits detect a high temperature, they shut off all the DC outputs in the power supply and your computer stops operating. This does not damage the power supply, but you must remove the cause of the high temperature before you can use your system again. To restore normal power supply operation, follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer and leave it off for at least 30 seconds to reset the power supply logic. 2.
Password Problems If you set a password using the System Configuration program and you have trouble using your password, check the section below that describes the problem you are having. You enter the password, but nothing happens. Type the password again and press IEnter You have three chances to enter it correctly before the system locks up. If this happens, press RESET to reboot the computer and try again.
3. If you do not have a hard disk, insert a bootable diskette in drive A. Turn on the computer and allow it to load the operating system. 4. Then turn off the computer, remove the cover, and enable the password function by setting jumper J1 on the main system board to position B. If necessary, follow the instructions in Chapter 5 to replace any option cards you removed. 5. Replace the computer’s cover. If you do not want to set a new password, you do not need to do anything else.
Note If you turned on network server mode when you set a new password and then booted your system from the hard disk, you do not see the Enter password prompt. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3 to enter your password in network server mode. Keyboard Problems Cl Make sure the keyboard is securely connected to its port. Q If you are still having problems, see “Power or Lock-up Problems” above. Monitor Problems See the suggestions below if you have trouble with your monitor display.
The monitor does not display images correct/y. CI Make sure your monitor and display adapter card match. Also, be sure any switches or jumpers on the card are set properly. See the documentation that came with your monitor and display adapter for instructions. Ll Be sure you chose the correct display adapter type in the System Configuration program. Also check the recommended switch and jumper settings. See Chapter 2.
Diskette Drive Problems If you think there is something wrong with your diskette drive, check this section. You see an error message or have difficulty with a diskette drive. cl If you are having problems with a new diskette drive that your dealer installed for you, consult the dealer about the problem. If you installed the drive yourself, review all the instructions in Chapter 6. Check all the cable connections and make sure you installed the drive correctly.
Hard Disk Problems If you think there is something wrong with your hard disk, see the suggestions below. You have problems with a newly-installed drive. c-14 3 If your dealer installed the drive, consult your dealer about the problem. Ll If you installed the hard disk yourself, make sure you carefully followed all the instructions in Chapter 6. Review the instructions and check all the cable connections to make sure you installed it correctly.
You notice a reduction in hard disk performance. Ll The data on the disk may have become fragmented. You may want to back up all your data and then use a disk compaction utility to reorganize the files on your disk. Contact your dealer for information. LI If you cannot access data on your hard disk or you are receiving read/write errors, the disk may have a physical problem. Try running the Hard disk drive System diagnostic tests on the drive, as described in Appendix A.
Printer Problems Ll Make sure the printer has power and is properly connected to the computer. (Also, be sure your printer has paper in it.) Cl Check the printer manual for the printer’s correct DIP switch or control panel settings. Ll If you are using more than one parallel port or more than one serial port, check the primary and secondary port settings in the System Configuration program to make sure they are correct. See Chapter 2 for instructions.
Ll Check to see if you set the necessary DIP switches or jumpers on the option card. Also be sure you performed the correct setup procedures for the software you are using with the option card. See your option card manual and check your System Configuration information for the card. Q If necessary, make sure that you used the proper cable to connect the device to the option card connector.
Mouse Problems D Make sure that your mouse is securely connected to its port. Ll Check to see if you installed your mouse driver program and loaded it into your computer’s memory correctly. tl Be sure that you set the built-in mouse port option in the System Configuration program correctly for your mouse port. See Chapter 2 for more information. Cl If you are still having trouble with your mouse, check the documentation that came with it for troubleshooting information or contact your mouse dealer.
Appendix D Specifications Main System Board System memory 4MB RAM standard on SIMMs; expandable using 1MB, 2MB, 4MB, or 8MB SIMMs up to 64MB (maximum); SIMMs must be 70ns, 36-bit, 72-pin, gold-leaded, fast-page mode type BIOS Two-part system BIOS; one 64KB permanent BIOS on an EPROM; one 64KB CPU-dependent BIOS in a FLASH ROM device Shadow RAM Automatically copies the system BIOS from ROM into RAM; shadow RAM for video BIOS and external BIOS is software selectable EISA configuration 8KB SRAM; battery
Keyboard Mini DIN, 6-pin connector for PS/2 compatible keyboard Option slots Eight 32-bit EISA expansion slots (16-bit and 8-bit ISA compatible); bus-mastering option cards allowable in slots 1 through 5 and slot 8. Speaker Internal; operation and volume controllable by software Controllers Diskette and tape drive Controller on the main system board supports up to two diskette drives in any of these formats: 5?$inch, high-density, 1.2MB 5&inch, double-density, 360KB 3V2-inch, high-density, 1.
Processor Board CPU 4865X/25 board: Intel 80486SX, 25 MHz microprocessor 486/33 board: Intel 80486DX, 33 MHz microprocessor Both boards: simulated 8 MHz processor speed and other processor simulation speeds selectable through software or keyboard command Cache memory 486SX/25 board: 8KB internal cache in the 80486SX microprocessor 486/33 board: 8KB internal cache in the 80486DX microprocessor; 64KB Intel 82485MA-33 Turbocache module with write-through, two-way set associative cache memory and controller
Power Supply Type 300W, fan-cooled, automatic input voltage sensing, thermally protected Input ranges 98 to 132 VAC and 195 to 264 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz Maximum current At 110 Volts, 6 Amps; at 240 Volts, 3.3 Amps Maximum outputs Output voltage (VDC) I- Maximum current (Amps) +5 1 31 (+5%, -4%); 5 Amp minimum current +12 1 7 (+5%, -4%): peak 9 l I -5 / 0.75 (*lo%) / -12 10.75 (&lo%): no AC outlet l The +12 V peak current is limited to 30 seconds maximum.
Keyboard Detachable, two position, 101 or 102 sculpted keys Country-dependent main typewriter keyboard; numeric/cursor control keypad; four-key cursor control keypad; 12 function keys groups Layout Environmental Requirements Operating range 41~to95-F 1 Temperature Humidity (non-condensing) 1Altitude 1 Maximum wet bulb c Non-operating range l-4’to140’F Storage range / I-4”to140’F I I 5-to 35~ c -20’ to 60~ C / -20” to 60” C 20% to 80% 10% to 90% 10% to 90% I -330 to 9900 ft I-330 to 11880 f
Power Source Requirements 120-Volt power source requirements AC plug Plug Wpe Reference standards Power cord North America 12%‘. 10A ANSI C73.1 1, NEMA 5-15-P. IEC 83 UL/CSA Listed, Type SIT. no 18/3AWG, or no. 16/3AWG. or CHAR> 3OOV, 1 OA or 13A Plug tYpe Reference standards Power cord Europe 24OV. 1 OA to 16A CEE 717 IEC 83 IEC 127 HD21 1 .OO mm2 300V. 1 OA 240-Volt power source requirements AC plug UK 240V.
System Memory Map 468 Permanent BIOS ROM: 64KB FFFFWOOh Not accessible 04OOOOOOh 64MB (Maximum system memory) Extended memory 1MB CPU-dependent BIOS 6dKB OOOFOOOOh Adaptor ROM BIOS OOOEOOOOh Available OCQCBOOOh * VGA BIOS (shadow RAM): 32KB * Video memory: 64KB (MDA M CGA * Video memory: 64KB (EGA or VGA) 64OKB Conventional system memory: 64OKE l Use of the memory areas for video memory and the video BIOS depends upon the type of video adapter card installed.
Glossary Address A number or name that identifies the location where information is stored in a computer’s memory. Application program A software program designed to perform a specific task, such as a word processing or spreadsheet program. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for representing characters, such as numbers, letters, and graphic symbols. An ASCII character occupies one byte of storage.
Base memory The memory in the computer below 1MB that is available to MS-DOS and application programs-usually 640KB. Also called conventional memory or main memory. Batch file A type of file that lets you execute a series of commands by typing one command. Batch files are text files with the filename extension .BAT. When you type the filename, the operating system executes all the commands in that file sequentially. BIOS Basic Input/Output System.
CFG (configuration) tile A file that provides the System Configuration program with all the information it needs about your system board or an option card. Most EISA and ISA cards come with CFG files. Some CFG files for ISA cards are included on the Reference 3 diskette. CGA Color Graphics Adapter. A type of display adapter card that can generate up to 25 lines of text with 80 characters on each line, monochrome graphics at 640 x 200 resolution, or fourcolor graphics at 320 x 200 resolution.
Control code A command (generated when you hold down C and press another key on the keyboard) that instructs the computer to perform a specific function. Coprocessor An optional device that enables the computer to process certain mathematical calculations faster. Copy-protected program A type of program that cannot be copied. Some copy-protected programs require you to leave the program diskette in the drive while you are using it.
Default Any value or setting that takes effect when the computer is turned on or reset. A default value stays in effect unless you override it temporarily by changing a setting or you reset the default value itself. Device driver A file containing instructions that allow your computer to recognize and control a device. Diagnostics The tests and procedures the computer performs to check its internal circuitry and set up its configuration. DIP switch Dual Inline Package switch.
DMA channel Direct Memory Access channel. The pathway through which data is transferred between main storage and I/O devices. This transfer method requires no processor intervention. DOS Disk Operating System. A commonly used operating system that controls the computer’s input and output functions. See also Operating system. Double-density A type of diskette format that allows you to store twice as much data as the standard-density format. A 5%inch double-density diskette can store 360KB of data.
Expanded memory Memory that specially written MS-DOS application programs can use with an Expanded Memory Specification (EMS) device driver. Extended Memory Memory above 1MB that is accessed by the protected mode of the microprocessor and is available to some application programs and operating systems. Fast-page mode A dynamic memory mode that allows successive addresses to access the same DRAM page by changing the column addresses. FLASH memory Non-volatile, rewritable, random access memory.
High-density A type of format that allows you to store more data than on single- or double-density diskettes. A 5UGinch high-density diskette can store 1.2MB of data. A 3M-inch high-density diskette can store 1.44MB of data. Input/output (I/O) port See Port. lnterface A physical or software connection used to transmit data between equipment or programs. ISA Industry Standard Architecture. The 8- or 16-bit bus standard developed for IBM compatible computers.
LIM 4.0 EMS Version 4.0 of the Lotus/Intel/Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification-a protocol that allows certain application programs to use memory that MS-DOS cannot use. Main system board The board built into your computer containing the circuitry the computer requires to operate. Mapping The method used to mark to the geographic location of a resource within the memory address space.
Megahertz (MHz) A unit used to measure oscillation frequency (of a computer’s internal timing clock). A megahertz is one million cycles per second. Memory The area where your computer stores data. Memory contents are stored permanently (in ROM) or temporarily (in RAM). Memory module A small circuit board that contains memory chips. You can add memory modules to the main system board inside the computer to expand the computer’s memory.
Monitor The piece of hardware that contains the screen and displays information. Monochrome monitor A monitor that displays in only one color, such as green or amber, as opposed to a color monitor which can display in several colors. Mouse A hand-held pointing device with one or more buttons. When you slide the mouse over a flat surface in a certain direction, the cursor moves in the same direction on the screen. MS-DOS Microsoft Disk Operating System.
Non-target modeling mode A method you can use to run the System Configuration program to create an SCI file for another computer. This mode prevents you from saving the information in the CMOS of the computer on which you are running the program. Numeric keypad The number and cursor control keys grouped on the right side of the keyboard. Operating speed The speed at which the central processing unit can execute commands.
Parameter A qualifier added to a command that tells MS-DOS what particular conditions to look for and specifies information such as what data to process and where to locate or store a file. Parity A method used to verify the accuracy of data transmissions by adding a bit that makes the total of the byte odd for odd parity or even for even parity. Password The sequence of characters you type after you turn on the computer in order to access and use your system.
Processor board A special, upgradable circuit board connected to the main system board containing the microprocessor, cache memory, and a socket for a math coprocessor. Processor speed See Operating speed. RAM Random Access Memory. The portion of the computer’s memory used to run programs and store data while you work. All data stored in RAM is erased when you turn off or reset the computer; so you must store all your data on disk.
ROM Read Only Memory. A portion of memory that can only be read and cannot be used for temporary storage. ROM retains its contents even when you turn off the power. Root directory The top-level directory in MS-DOS, designated by a \ (backslash). All other directories are subdirectories of the root directory. RS-232-C A widely used, standard type of serial interface. You can connect up to two RS-232-C compatible devices to the built-in ports on your computer.
Serial The type of interface that transmits data one bit at a time. See also Interface and Parallel. Shadow RAM The feature provided by your computer that enables it to copy ROM BIOS information into the RAM area of memory to speed up processing. SIMM See Memory module. Subdirectory A directory or group of files that branches down from another subdirectory or from the root directory. Switch An option added to a command that modifies the way the command works.
Tracks Addressable, concentric circles on a disk, resembling the grooves on a record, which help to divide the disk into separate accessible areas. UNIX An operating system that supports multitasking and is suited to multi-user environments. UNIX is compatible with a range of computers, from personal computers to mainframes. See also Operating system. VGA Video Graphics Array. A type of high-resolution display adapter. Video card See Display adapter card.
Index A Accessing components, 4-l-8 Address blocks, 2-14 Advanced configuration, commands, 2-11, 2-19-20 options, 2-17-18 Alternate configuration files, 2-2 AUTOEXEC.BAT, 1-7-11 Automatic speed change, 2-12, 3-6-8 Available resources, 2-18 B Backing up diskettes, 2-20 Base memory, 2-11, D-7 Batch files, l-7-11, 3-8 AUTOEXEC.
Configuration, hard disk drive types, 2-15-17 hard disk drive(s), 2-14-17 key commands, 2-4 keyboard repeat rate, 2-13 memory, 2-11, 2-14, 5-11-13 modes, 2-2, 2-21 mouse, 2-4-5 network server mode, 2-13 non-cache area(s), 2-11, 2-14 num lock mode, initial, 2-13 numeric coprocessor, 2-12 options, 2-1, 2-10-14, 2-17-18 parallel port(s), 2-13 password, 2-13 printing, 2-9 process, 2-3-5 processor, simulation speed, 2-12 processor, type, 2-12 RAM, EISA, Intro-l, D-l saving, 2-6, 2-9, 2-19 serial ports, 2-13 sett
Diskettes, backing up, 2-19-20 copying, 2-3 problems, C-12 system, 2-6-7 Display adapter type, 2-12 Display screen, see Monitor Dot matrix printer, diagnostic test, A-l, A-7, C-16 Drive, see Diskette drive or Hard disk drive Drive bays, Intro-l, 6-l-3, D-3 Driver, mouse, 2-4-5 E EGA (Enhanced Graphics Adapter), 2-12, 2-14 EISA (Extended Industry Standard Architecture), Intro-l-3,2-5-7 bus, Intro-2, 5-4 configuration RAM, Intro-1, D-1 expansion slots, see Option slots option cards, see Option card(s) Electr
Hard disk drive, HDDPARK, Intro-3, 3-9-10 IDE, 6-1, 6-3-5, 6-11 installing, 6-1-6, 6-9-20 interface, Intro-1, 5-2, D-2 interleave factor, B-6 jumpers, 6-3-5, C-14 low-level formatting, Intro-3, B-l-9 master drive, 6-4-5 mounting frames, 6-3 parking the heads, 3-9-10 physically formatting, B-l-9 post-installation setup, 4-8 preparing for moving, 3-9-10 preparing for use, B-1-2 problems, C-14-15 removing, 6-1, 6-3-9, 6-13-20 setting types, 2-15-17 skewed sector, B-5-6 slave drive, 6-4-5 socket, 5-2 specificat
L Layout, keyboard, D-5 Location, choosing, 1-2 Locking, boards, 2-18 cover, 3-2, 4-7 Lock-up problems, C-5-8 Low-level formatting, B-1-12 M Main system board, jumper, 5-2 map, 5-2 specifications, D-l Map, main system board, 5-2 processor boards, 5-3 system memory, D-7 Marketing locations, international, Intro-5 Mass storage bays, Intro-l, 6-l-3, D-3 Master drive, 6-4-5 Math coprocessor, configuring, 2-12 diagnostic test, A-l, A-7, C-18 installing, l-3,5-7-10 problems, C-18 removing, 5-10 socket(s), 5-3,
O On-line help, 2-5 Operating speed, see Processor speed Option card(s), bus-mastering, 2-14, 5-4, C-16, D-2 CFG files, 2-3 configuring, 2-1-14, 4-8, 5-4 EISA, Intro-l-2, 1-3-4, 2-3-4, 2-6, 2-9-14, 5-4 installing, 1-34, 5-1, 5-4-6 ISA, Intro-2, 1-3-4, 2-3-4, 2-9-14, 5-45 jumpers, 2-3, 5-5, C-17 power limits, 1-4, 5-4, C-7-8, D-4 problems, C-16-17 removing, 5-6 slot power limits, l-4,5-4, C-7-8, D-4 video, see Video cards Option slots, Intro-l, 5-2, 5-4-6, C-8, D-2, D-4 Optional equipment, see Options Option
Processor board, Intro-l, Intro-3 cache memory, D-3 connectors, 5-2-3 coprocessor sockets, 5-3, 5-9-10, D-3 CPU, D-3 installing, 5-8-9 maps, 5-3 math coprocessor, 5-3, 5-7, D-3 removing, 5-7-8 specifications, D-3 Processor speed, Intro-2, D-3 changing, 2-12, 3-6-9 ESPEED program, 3-5-9 key commands, 3-6-S problems, C-15 simulation speeds, 2-13, 3-6-7, D-3 Processor type, 2-12 Protector card, 1-2, 1-6 R RAM test, C-2 Random access memory (RAM), see Memory Read only memory (ROM), C-l-2, D-l, D-7 Read/write h
System, BIOS update, 2-12 board diagnostic test, A-l, A-7 board map, 5-2 board options, 2-11-14 cache scheme, 2-12 configuration information (SCI) file, 2-1, 2-18-20 diagnostics, 2-1, A-1-9, C-l diskettes, 2-3, 2-6-7 identifying, C-1-2 memory, see Memory memory map, D-7 setting up, 1-1-11 specifications, 2-18, D-l-7 utilities, 2-1 System Configuration program, l-34, 2-1-24, 4-8 key commands, 2-4 main menu, 2-7 mouse, using, 2-4-5 power-on speed, 2-12, 3-6-7 running from a hard disk, 2-24 running in special
V Ventilation, 1-2, C-8 Verification mode, 2-18 VGA, 2-12, 2-14, 2-23 VGA card, see Video cards Video adapter card, see Video cards Video cards, see also Option card(s) configuring, 2-12 connecting monitor, l-3-6 EGA, 2-12, 2-14, 2-23 installing, 1-3-5, 5-4-6 problems, C-16-17 removing, 5-6 resolutions, 2-22-23 setting display adapter type, 2-12 Video monitors, see Monitor Viewing switch and jumper settings, 2-6 W Weight, D-5 Where to get help, Intro-5 Width of computer, D-5 Write, read checks, A-l, A-7 I
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