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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.
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. Do not insert objects of any kind into this product through the cabinet slots. 13. Except as specifically explained in this manual, do not attempt to service the computer yourself.
Instructions Importantes de S&wit& 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’orclinateur. 5.
10. S’assurer que le cordon d’alimentation de l’ordinateur n’est pas effrite. 11. Dans le cas oh on utilise un cordon de rallonge avec l’ordinateur, on doit s’assurer que la valeur totale d’amp&res branches dans le cordon n’exc&de en aucun temps les amperes du cordon de rallonge. La quarttiM totaie des appareils branches darts la prise murale ne doit jamais exckkr 15 amperes. 12. Ne jamais inskrer un objet de quelque sorte que ce soit dans les cavit&s de cet appareil. 13.
Contents Introduction Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-7 1-8 1-9 1-11 1-12 1-13 1-15 1-16 1-17 Starting the SETUP Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Password Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Changing a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deleting a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Diskette Drive Type(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Hard Disk Drive(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hard Disk Drive Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Non-cache Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Cache Test and Use Control Options . . . . .
® ™ This manual explains how to set up your Epson Progression computer. Chapter 1 provides simple step-by-step instructions for setting up your system and connecting peripheral devices such as the monitor, mouse, and printer. Chapter 2 describes how to run the SETUP program to define your computer’s configuration. Do this before you use your computer. If you change the configuration later, you will need to run it again.
Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System To set up your computer, follow the eight steps in this chapter. You may want to open this manual’s back cover foldout so you can refer to the illustrations identifying the different parts.
1 Choosing a Location When selecting a place to set up your system, choose a safe, convenient location that provides the following: 0 A flat, hard surface. Surfaces like beds and carpets attract static electricity, which can erase data on your disks, damage the computer’s circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation. D Good air circulation. Leave several inches of space around the computer so air can move freely. D Moderate environmental conditions.
2 Removing the Protective Card If you have only a 3.5 inch diskette drive (one that uses diskettes that are 3.5 inches wide), go to step 3. If you have a 5.25-inch diskette drive (like the one shown below), there may be a protective card in the diskette slot. To remove it, lift the latch up to release the card; then pull it out. latch (If you have a second 5.25-inch diskette drive, be sure to remove the card from it also.) Caution Never turn on your computer with a protective card in the diskette slot.
3 Connecting a Monitor The way you connect your monitor to the computer depends on the type of monitor you have. If you have a VGA monitor (or a multifrequency monitor with an analog connector), you can connect it to the computer’s VGA port as described below. If you have any other type of monitor, see “Using a Display Adapter Card” on page 1-7. Note If a manual was provided with your monitor, refer to those instructions along with the ones below.
3. Examine the connector end of the monitor cable and position it to line up with the VGA port on the computer. Then plug the cable into the port, as shown below. VGA port Caution To avoid damaging the connector, be careful not to bend the pins when inserting the plug. 4. If the connector has retaining screws, be sure to tighten them.
5. Plug the monitor power cord into the monitor’s power inlet, as shown below. monitor power inlet 6. Plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate grounded (earthed) electrical outlet.
Using a Display Adapter Card If you are not using a VGA monitor or if you want to install a display adapter card to control your VGA monitor, read the guidelines in this section. Note Skip this section if you connected your monitor to the computer’s VGA port. before you can connect a monitor to a display adapter card, you must install the card in your computer. If you (or your dealer) have not already installed it, follow the instructions in Chapter 3 of the User’s Guide to install an option card.
Once you have installed your adapter card, return to this section to connect your monitor. If your monitor came with its own manual, follow the instructions there. Otherwise, you can follow the steps above for connecting a monitor to the computer’s VGA port; just insert your monitor connector into the video card port instead of the computer’s VGA port. 4 Connecting a Printer of Other Device Your computer has both parallel and serial ports.
Using the Parallel Port Follow these steps to connect a parallel printer to your computer: 1. Place the printer next to the computer with their backs facing you. 2. Position the appropriate end of the printer cable to line up with the parallel port on the computer, as shown below. Then plug it in. If the plug has retaining screws, be sure to tighten them.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the printer as shown below. To secure the cable, squeeze the clips at each side of the printer port and push them into place. clips 4. Plug the printer’s power cord into an appropriate grounded (earthed) electrical outlet.
Using the Serial Port If you have a serial printer, a modem, or other peripheral device, you can connect it to the serial (RS-232C) port on the back of the computer. The serial port uses a DB-9P connector, so be sure you have a compatible cable. To connect a serial device, insert the connector into the serial port, as shown below. serial port Note You need to ensure that the serial port is set up so it functions properly.
5 Connecting the Keyboard To connect the keyboard, hold the cable connector so the arrow on the connector faces up. Insert it into the keyboard port, just to the left of the video port, as shown below. keyboard port Caution Although the connectors and ports for the keyboard and mouse are physically identical, they cannot be used interchangeably. Be sure to plug the keyboard into the keyboard port.
You can change the angle of the keyboard by adjusting the legs on the bottom. Turn it over and flip each leg upward until it locks into place, as shown below. If you want to lower the keyboard, press down on the recessed tab (labelled L or R) and lower the leg into the slot. Connecting the Mouse ® TM Your computer has an auxiliary port for an IBM PS/2 compatible mouse that uses a round, miniature DIN (6-pin) connector.
Note If you have a mouse that requires a different type of port, you can connect it to the built-in serial port or install an appropriate option card to provide the port. You also need to change the setting of jumpers JP3 and JP4 inside the computer. See Chapter 3 of the User’s Guide for instructions. To connect a mouse to the built-in mouse port, plug the connector into the mouse port as shown below.
If your system has not already been configured, you may need to install a mouse driver. See your mouse manual. 7 Connecting the Power Cord To connect the computer’s power cord, plug it into the AC power inlet on the back panel, as shown below. WARNING To avoid an electric shock, be sure to plug the cord into the computer before plugging it into the wall outlet. power inlet Plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate grounded (earthed) electrical outlet.
8 Turning On the Computer After you set up your system, you’re ready to turn on the power. Follow these steps: 1. Turn your computer around so the front panel faces you and place your other system components in a convenient arrangement. 2. Turn on the monitor, printer, and any other peripheral devices connected to the computer. 3. To turn on the computer, press the power button located on the right side of the front panel. power button power Indicator The power indicator below the button lights up.
4. If necessary, use the controls on your monitor to adjust the brightness and contrast until characters on the screen are clear and at a comfortable level of intensity. If your monitor has horizontal and vertical hold controls, you may need to use them to stabilize the display. 5. The screen displays the following prompt: press to run SETUP Do not press any key yet; you just want to make sure the computer is working.
Chapter 2 Running the SETUP Program If your computer was not preconfigured, you need to run the SETUP program the first time you use your computer to define how your system is set up. You may need to run it again later if you change some part of your configuration. The SETUP program is stored in the computer’s read-only memory (ROM), so you can run the program any time you turn on or reset your computer.
0 Type(s) of diskette and hard disk drive(s) installed 0 Cache, cache testing, and non-cacheable address operation for the internal cache. The configuration you define through SETUP is stored in a special area of memory called CMOS RAM. This memory is backed up by a battery, so it is not erased when you turn off or reset the computer.
You see the first screen of SETUP information: . . . . . . . . . . ..[BysTmsmQP] ~Pl>=ilel~ =6st Date/Tim 4et default8 =&va
Selecting Options A solid cursor bar highlights the option currently selected. You can scroll through the options using [II and m When you reach an option you want to change, press [Mwl to select + or I-] to change it. The current setting flashes. Then press b the setting. When the setting is correct, press [tl or d 1 to go to the next option. To use the cursor control keys on the numeric keypad, press CZJ to turn off the num lock function, if necessary.
SETUP key functions (continued) [Ent#l Selects the highlighted option so you can change lts setting EEI Change the current setting; for numeric parameters, increases or decreasesthe current numeric value (3Yizsa Erases me characters you type for options that require keyboard entry, such as the date and time The rest of this chapter describes how to choose the correct SETUP parameters for your system.
4. Type four digits for the year, such as 1993, and press Ibgrl. (If you make a mistake, press GGCl to erase the characters before you press @El.) If you entered an invalid date (such as month 13), you see the date prompt again. Follow steps 2 through 4 to correct it. 5. Now you see the time prompt: Enter the time in hh:nm:ss format. 16:03:47 If the time is correct, press @El If you need to change the time, type the current hour (hh), then minutes (mm), and then seconds (ss) according to a 24-hour clock.
The Auto speed and Power-on low speed options allow you to set your computer’s processor to operate at one of three speeds: high, low, and automatic. High speed is the fastest speed at which your computer’s processor can operate, such as 25 MHz or 33 MHz; low speed simulates an 8 MHz processor speed; and automatic speed switches from high to low speed when your computer accesses a diskette drive. At high speed, the processor can access memory faster, so your programs work faster.
Setting the Fast Boot Option The Fast boot option allows you to speed up power-on diagnostic testing when you turn on or reset your computer. When you enable Fast boot, your computer does not run certain system memory tests. The default setting is disabled. Setting the System and Video BIOS Options Your computer’s shadow RAM feature copies the contents of your system and video BIOS ROM (and any external BIOS ROM you may have installed) into RAM so the computer can perform certain operations faster.
The Shadow RAM areas option allows you to enable or disable shadow RAM in the address ranges listed below. The default setting for each area is listed in parentheses. (If necessary, press [ to display the options.
Setting the Keyboard Options There are four keyboard options available: 0 Keyboard function 0 Keyboard delay Q Keyboard speed 0 Num Lack status after boot. The Keyboard function option allows you to change the Keyboard delay and Keyboard speed option settings. If Keyboard function is Enabled (the default setting), you can change the other settings. If Keyboard function is Disabled, the keyboard delay and speed settings are listed as N/A and you cannot change them.
Installed Equipment SETUP displays information about the following equipment that it detects in your system under the Installed equipment heading: 0 Number of diskette drives Q Video type Q Math coprocessor. You cannot change the settings for Number of diskette drives or Video type. However, you may want to check the Math coprocessor setting to make sure it matches your configuration. The Number of diskette drives installed can be 1 or 2.
SETUP may detect a built-in or optional math coprocessor on your computer’s CPU card. You see Yes at the Math coprocessor option if SETUP detects a math coprocessor or No if it does not detect one. Setting the Built-in Parallel and Serial Port Options There are two sets of options you can use to control the operation of your built-in parallel and serial ports: the primary port options and the I/O address options.
If you install additional parallel or serial ports on one or more option cards, you may want to reassign the built-in ports or disable them. Follow these guidelines: Q If you are using only the built-in port, select enabled (the default setting) for the primary port option. Also select the default I/O address option listed in the table above.
Note Be sure to set the jumpers on any parallel or serial port option card(s) you install to indicate how you want the port(s) to be assigned. The SETUP options do not assign the addresses for any port installed on an option card. See the instructions that came with the card(s) for the correct jumper settings. Setting the Speaker If you want the computer’s built-in speaker to beep during certain operations you may perform, select Enabled for the Speaker option (the default setting).
Setting the Password Options The SETUP program lets you set an optional password to control who can use your system. If you do not want to set a password for your computer, skip this section. Once you set a password, you must enter it every time you turn on or reset your computer. If you do not enter it correctly, you cannot access your system. Follow these steps to set a password: 1. Highlight the Password security option and press [En(u). 2. The default setting is Not installed.
7. You see the prompt Enter Password Again. Type your password and press [ThePasswordoptionsetting changes to Set. Note Be sure to remember the password you enter or write it down and keep it in a safe place. If you cannot remember it, you will not be able to use the computer the next time you turn it on. If you forget your password, however, there is a way to access your system. See “Password Problems” in Chapter 7 of the User’s Guide for more information. 8.
Changing a Password If you need to change the password you set, follow these steps: 1. If you are already running SETUP, go to step 2. If you are not running SETUP, follow the instructions at the beginning of this chapter to start SETUP. 2. Highlight the Password option and press [En(wl. The current settingis Set. 3. Press [F2). You see a prompt to enter your old password. 4. Type your old password and press [Mwl. 5. At the next prompt, type a new password and press [Mwl. 6.
3. Press m or [-I . You see a prompt to enter your old password. 4. Type your old password and press [Enbrl. The Password security option setting changes to Not installed. Be sure to save your settings as you exit SETUP to keep your password security changes. See page 2-25 for instructions. Setting the Diskette Drive Type(s) Your system came with one diskette drive and you may have installed another drive of a different size or capacity.
Setting the Hard Disk Drive(s) The SETUP program lets you select the type of hard disk drive(s) installed in your computer. If you have two hard disk drives, the first one is drive 1 and the second one is drive 2. Be sure to choose the correct setting for both drives. Follow these guidelines: a If your system does not have a hard disk, select Not installed for drives 1 and 2. If you have only one hard disk drive, select Not installed for drive 2.
Hard disk drive types 1 306 4 128 305 17 10 2 615 4 300 615 17 20 3 615 6 300 615 17 30 4 940 8 512 940 17 62 5 940 6 512 940 17 46 6 615 4 lmne 615 17 20 7 462 8 256 511 17 30 8 733 5 none 733 17 30 9 900 15 none 901 17 112 10 820 3 none 820 17 20 ST-138At CP-3024,s125, ST-125A.
Hard disk drive types (continued) ZOM (SEC) 24 903 4 none 902 46 25 1 776 18 none 1 775 1 33 26 1 I I I mm 81 1 im CP-30084 t CP-3104 -mefved- 27 698 7 300 732 17 40 28 976 5 488 977 17 40 29 LPSlMATt 34 723 13 none 722 51 234 LPS24OATt 35 934 16 none 933 17 124 MK2124FC 36 1682 138 8 none 547 38 81 CP-20&l 761 8 none 760 39 115 CP-30104 40 980 10 none 979 17 81 7OBQA,tm2m4FC 41 1022 5 none 1022 34 84 CDC94216-106 ESDI) 42
Defining your own drive type If the parameters for your hard disk that are listed in its documentation do not match any of the types listed in the table above, you can define your own type. Follow these steps: 1. Highlight the Hard disk 1: or Hard disk 2 : option and press [Marl 2. Press [nl. You see the following prompt in the middle of the screen: Enter number of cylinders on disk 3.
Setting the Non-cache Areas Your computer automatically caches all of your system memory except for four of the system defined non-cache address areas listed in the table below. You can enable or disable caching in any of six, system Defined Cache control Areas and also set two additional user Defined non-cached Areas (also listed in the table).
You may want to disable caching in a certain address area to avoid any memory conflicts if you install an option card or other device that uses the same address area. To change the setting of one or more System Defined Cache Control Areas, select an address area and press [+I or I-1 to choose Enabled or Disabled.
You can also disable power-on diagnostic testing of your cache if you are receiving cache errors that prevent you from using your computer. This way, you can perform any steps necessary to diagnose the problem as you obtain technical assistance. (The default setting for the POD Internal cache test option is Enabled.) Note Neither of the cache options described in this section affect ™ your system’s Virtual Cache feature.
You made changes, and want to save them and exit SETUP Press m You see the following menu: Save and Exit No Save and Exit Return to Setup Highlight Save and Exit and press [Mwl The computer saves your settings in its CMOS RAM and reboots. To remain in the SETUP program, highlight Return t o setup and press ~ The exit menu disappears and you see the current SETUP screen.
You made changes and want to exit SETUP without saving the changes Press [ You see the following menu: Save and Exit No Save and Exit Return to Setup Highlight No Save and Exit and press [M*l. The computer does not save any changes you made to your SETUP options. The computer reboots and tries to load your operating system from a diskette or your hard disk drive. To remain in the SETUP program, highlight Return to Setup and press [Mwl. The exit menu disappears and you see the current SETUP screen.
You do not see the save and Exit option because you have already saved the latest chart es to your computer’s CMOS RAM when you pressed el FlO . Highlight No Save and Exit and press b brcr The computer reboots and tries to load your operating system from a diskette or your hard disk drive. If you made additional changes to your settings after you pressed [F101, press m to exit SETUP.
Post-SETUP Procedures If you have just run SETUP for the first time, you now need to install the operating system on your computer. See your operating system manuals for instructions. Note You may see an error message and a prompt to run SETUP when your computer is rebooting if it detects a problem in your SETUP configuration. If so, follow the instructions on the screen to run SETUP and correct the problem.
Appendix A Using Memory Your computer comes with 4MB of memory, and you may have installed additional memory-either with single inline memory modules (SIMMs) or a memory card-to increase the total amount. This appendix describes how the memory in your computer works and gives guidelines for using the appropriate memory manager program to control your memory. Types of Memory A computer’s memory is divided into three types: conventional, reserved, and extended.
Reserved memory is memory in the range 640KB to 1MB. The system enhances its performance by using 256KB of this memory as shadow RAM. Some of the remaining memory may be available; see Appendix A of the User’s Guide for information on how your computer uses this memory.
You can also purchase separate expanded memory manager ® programs, such as QEMM. However, if you are using MS-DOS, Windows, and other compatible programs, it is best to use one of the memory managers that came with your software because these memory managers have been tested and proven reliable. For more information about your system’s memory, see the “System Memory Map” in Appendix A of the User’s Guide. For instructions on using your memory manager, see the documentation that came with it.
Index A AC power inlet, 1-15 Addresses, I/O, 2-12-13 memory, 2-8-9, 2-23-24, A-1-2 non-cacheable, 2-2, 2-23-24 Alternate VGA interface, 1-7 Analog connector, 1-4 Application programs, 1-17 Automatic settings, SETUP, 2-3, 2-18 Auto speed, 2-6-7 B Base memory, 2-1, 2-4, A-1 Battery, 2-2 BIOS, ROM, 2-1, 2-8-9 shadow RAM, 2-1, 2-8-9 system, 2-1, 2-8-9 video, 2-1, 2-8-9 Built-in ports, see Port C Cache, areas, 2-23-24 internal, 2-2, 2-24-25 non-cache areas, 2-23-24 options, 2-2, 2-24-25 testing, 2-2, 2-24-25
Diskette drive, number of, 2-11-12, 2-18 protective card, 1-3 type(s), 2-2, 2-18 Display adapter, 1-4, 1-7-8, 2-11 Driver(s), 1-15, 1-17 Drives, see Diskette drive or Hard disk E J Jumper settings, 1-7, 1-14, 2-14 K EGA card, 2-11 Electromagnetic interference, 1-2 Environmental conditions, 1-2 Epson Customer Support Center, Intro-l Equipment, installed, 2-1, 2-11-12 Error messages, 1-17, 2-2, 2-29 ESPEED, 2-7 Exiting SETUP, 2-25-28 Expanded memory, A-2-3 Extended memory, 2-1, 2-3, A-1-2 F Fast boot, 2
Memory, count, 1-16 expanded, A-2-3 extended, 2-1, 2-3, A-1-2 general information, A-1-3 LIM EMS, A-2 manager, A-1-3 map, A-3 RAM, 2-1-2, 2-8-9, 2-24, 2-26, 2-28, A-1-3 reserved, A-1-2 ROM, 2-1, 2-8 shadow RAM, 2-1, 2-8-9 SIMMs, A-1 types, A-1-2 Messages, error, 1-17, 2-2, 2-29 MODE, 1-11 Modem, connecting, 1-11 Monitor, brightness, 1-17 cable, 1-4-5, 1-8 color, 1-7 connecting, 1-4-8 contrast, 1-17 monochrome, 1-7 multifrequency, 1-4 port, 1-4-8, 2-11 power cord, 1-4, 1-6 VGA, 1-4-5, 1-7-8 Monochrome monito
Port, addresses, 2-12-14 configuration, 2-12 keyboard, 1-12, 1-14 monitor, 1-4-8, 2-11 mouse, 1-12-14 parallel, 1-8-10, 2-1, 2-12-14 primary, 2-12-14 serial, 1-11, 1-14, 2-1, 2-12-14 VGA, 1-4-8, 2-1 Post-SETUP, 2-29 Power, button, 1-16 cord(s), 1-2, 1-4, 1-6, 1-10, 1-15 indicator, 1-16 light, 1-16 source, 1-2 Power-on diagnostics, 1-16, 2-8, 2-25 Power-on low speed, 2-6-7 Power-on password, 2-15 Precautions, safety, 1-2 Preconfigured system, Intro-1, 1-17 Primary port, 2-12-14 Printer, connecting, 1-8-11 pa
SETUP program, internal cache, 2-2, 2-14-15 internal drive controllers, 2-14 I/O addresses, 2-12-14 I/O ports, 2-12-13 keyboard delay, 2-1, 2-10 keyboard function, 2-10 keyboard options, 2-1, 2-10 keyboard speed, 2-1, 2-10 key functions, 2-4 leaving the program, 2-25-28 low speed, 2-6-7 math coprocessor, 2-11-12 memory, 2-2, 2-4, 2-8-9, 2-23-24, 2-26, 2-28 network server mode, 2-1, 2-16 non-cacheable addresses, 2-2, 2-23-24 number of diskette drives, 2-11-152-18 numeric coprocessor, 2-11-12 num lock, 2-1, 2
V VDISK, A-2 VGA (Video graphics array), alternate interface, 1-7 color, 2-10 device drivers, 1-17 display adapter, 1-4, 1-7-8, 2-11 feature connector, 1-7 interface, alternate, 1-7 monitor, 1-4-5, 1-7-8 port, built-in, 1-4-8 Video BIOS, 2-1, 2-8-9 Video cards, 1-4, 1-7-8, 2-11 Video monitor, see Monitor Video shadow RAM, 2-1, 2-8-9 Video type, 2-11 VirtualCache, 2-25 Volume, 2-14 6 Index W Windows, 2-29, A-2-3
