Page 1 Endeavor ® EPSON User’s Guide Daily usage, options, diagnostics and troubleshooting...
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Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the computer. Unplug the computer from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Do not spill liquid of any kind on the computer.
Page 6 10. Do not allow the computer’s power 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.
Page 7 Instructions Importantes de Sécurité Lire complètement les instructions qui suivant et les conserver pour references futures. Bien suivre tous les avertissements et les instructions indiqués sur l’ordinateur. Debrancher l’ordinateur de toute sortie murale avant le nettoyage. Utiliser un chiffon humide; ne jamais utiliser un nettoyeur liquide ou une bonbonne aerosol.
Page 8 10. S’assurer que le cordon d’alimentation de l’ordinateur n’est pas effrité. 11. Dans le cas où on utilise un cordon de rallonge avec l’ordinateur, on doit s’assurer que la valeur totale d’ampères branches dans le cordon n’excède en aucun temps les amperes du cordon de rallonge.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction VGA Utilities ......Optional Equipment ......2 Memory .
Page 10 Changing the Processor Speed Preparing the Hard Disk for Moving ....Using AUTOEXEC.BAT and Other Batch Files ..Installing and Removing Options Chapter 2 How to Use This Chapter...
Page 11 Installing a Drive in a Horizontal Bay ....3-17 Attaching Mounting Frames to a Hard Disk ..Installing the Drive ..... . . Connecting the Cables .
Page 12 Troubleshooting Chapter 6 Identifying Your System ..........Error Messages The Computer Won’t Start .
Page 13 Your new Epson® computer is a fast, high-performance system offering flexibility and expandability in a compact design. It provides the following features: 486SX/25, 486DX/33, or 486DX2/50 microprocessor 4MB of internal memory, expandable to 32MB System and video BIOS shadow RAM...
Page 14: Introduction
Using the built-in interfaces, you can connect most of your peripheral devices directly to the computer so you don’t have to install option cards. You can use the option slots to enhance your system with extra functions such as a modem card or additional interface ports.
Page 15: Drives
Drives Your system can support up to three internal mass storage devices, including hard disk drives, diskette drives, a tape drive, or a CD-ROM drive. As your storage needs expand, you can install additional drives. Over Drive Processor Depending on which system you have, you may be able to ®...
Page 16: How To Use This Manual
How to Use This Manual This manual contains the information you need to get the best results from your computer. You don’t have to read everything in this book; check the following summary. covers general operating procedures, such as turning Chapter the computer on and off, using disks and disk drives, entering a password, and changing the processor speed.
Page 17: Using Your Computer
Chapter 1 Using Your Computer This chapter briefly describes the following operations: Cl Turning the computer on and off Ll Using disks and disk drives 0 Using special keys on the keyboard Q Stopping a command or program Cl Resetting the computer CI Using a password 0 Changing the processor speed Cl Preparing a hard disk for moving...
Page 18: Turning On The Computer
If you want basic information on turning the computer on and off, using your disk drives and keyboard, stopping commands, or resetting the computer, read the first five sections in this chapter. If you are familiar with these aspects of operating a computer, you can skip to page l-23 to learn about system operations specific to your computer, such as using a password and changing the processor speed.
Page 19 2. If you do not have a hard disk, insert your main operating system diskette in drive A. Note If you do not have a hard disk, you need to insert the operating system diskette each time you turn on your system so the computer can copy the operating system to its memory.
Page 20 If you have made a major change to your system, such as adding a disk drive, the computer may take a few minutes to complete power-on diagnostics the first time you turn it on. When the system has successfully completed its diagnostics, you see the following prompt: Press Del to start SETUP...
Page 21: Turning Off The Computer
Turning Off the Computer Whenever you turn off your system, follow these steps: 1. Save your data and exit any application program you are using. 2. Check the hard disk drive light and the diskette drive light(s) to make sure they are not on. Do not turn off the computer if a drive light is on, because you can damage the drive or lose data.
Page 22: How Disks Store Data
How Disks Store Data Diskettes are made of flexible plastic coated with magnetic material. This plastic is enclosed in a square jacket that is either hard (M-inch diskette) or slightly flexible (5.25-inch diskette). Unlike a diskette, a hard disk is rigid and fixed in place. It is sealed in a protective case to keep it free of dust and dirt.
Page 23: Types Of Diskette Drives
Double-sided and high-density diskettes have 80 tracks on each side and double-sided, double-density diskettes have either 40 or 80 tracks on each side. Diskettes can have 8, 9, 15, or 18 sectors per track. A hard disk consists of two or more platters stacked on top of one another and thus has four or more sides.
Page 24: Drive And Diskette Incompatibilities
1.2MB drive-Use 5.25-inch, double-sided, high-density, 96 TPI, 1.2MB diskettes. These diskettes contain 80 tracks per side, 15 sectors per track, and hold up to 1.2MB of information (approximately 500 pages of text). 720KB drive-Use 3.5-inch, double-sided, double-density, 135 TPI, 720KB diskettes. These diskettes contain 80 tracks per side, 9 sectors per track, and hold up to 720KB of information (approximately 300 pages of text).
Page 25 5.25-inch drive/diskette compatibility If you write to this diskette in a 1.2MB drive, you may not be able to read it or write to it in a 360KB drive later. Because of possible incompatibilities, always indicate the diskette type and density when you label your diskettes. (Usually this information appears on the manufacturer’s label.) Note If you want to format a 720KB diskette in a l&MB drive or a...
Page 26: Caring For Diskettes And Diskette Drives
Caring for Diskettes and Diskette Drives Follow these basic precautions to protect your diskettes and avoid losing data: 0 Remove all diskettes before you turn off the computer. If you have a diskette that contains data you don’t want to accidentally write over or erase, be sure you write-protect it.
Page 27 CI Do not place diskettes on top of your monitor or near an external hard disk drive. Always hold a 5.25-inch diskette by its protective jacket and never touch the magnetic surface (exposed by the read/write slot). The oils on your fingertips can damage it. Q Never wipe, brush, or try to clean diskettes in any way.
Page 28: Write-Protecting Diskettes
Write-protecting Diskettes You can write-protect a diskette to prevent its data from being altered. When a diskette is write-protected, you can read it and copy data from it, but you cannot store new data on it or delete any files it contains. On a 3.5-inch diskette, the write-protect device is a small switch on the back of the diskette in the lower right comer, shown below.
Page 29 To write-protect a 5.25-inch diskette, cover the small, rectangular notch (shown below) with an adhesive write-protect tab. Write-protect tabs usually are included in a new package of blank 5.25-inch diskettes. To remove the write protection, peel off the write-protect tab. Note Some program diskettes have no switch or notch so they are permanently write-protected.
Page 30: Inserting And Removing Diskettes
inserting and Removing Diskettes To insert a diskette into a 3.5-inch drive, hold the diskette with the label facing up and the metal shutter leading into the drive as shown in the following illustration. Slide the diskette into the drive until it clicks into place. release button metal shutter When you want to remove the diskette, make sure the drive...
Page 31 To insert a diskette into a 5.25-inch drive, hold the diskette with the label facing up and the read/write slot leading into the drive, as shown below. Slide the diskette all the way into the slot. Then turn the latch down to lock it in a vertical position.
Page 32: Using A Single Diskette Drive System
Caution Never remove a diskette or reset or turn off the computer while a diskette drive light is on. You could lose data. Also, remove all diskettes before you turn off the computer. Using a Single Diskette Drive System Most operating systems expect the computer to have at least two diskette drives and display prompts and messages accordingly.
Page 33: Formatting Diskettes
However, if you have only one diskette drive and no hard disk, you need to use that drive to load the operating system as well as any application program you are using. First, insert the operating system diskette in drive A and load the operating system;...
Page 34: Using A Hard Disk Drive
Using a Drive Hard Disk Using a hard disk is similar to using a diskette. However, the hard disk provides several advantages: An 80MB hard disk can store as much data as approximately sixty-six 1.2MB diskettes or fifty-five 1.44MB diskettes, and a 120MB hard disk can store about a third more.
Page 35 Backing up the hard disk While the hard disk is very reliable, it is essential to back up your hard disk files to diskettes or tapes in case you lose some data accidentally. Make copies of all your system and application program diskettes before copying the programs to the hard disk.
Page 36: Special Keys On The Keyboard
Special Keys on the Keyboard Certain keys on your keyboard serve special functions when your computer is running your operating system or application programs, as described in the table below. Special key functions 1-20 Using Your Computer...
Page 37: Stopping A Command Or Program
Special key functions (continued) [-)-IF12 (PrtSc) @bid (Req) [scmw Ipause) The [G), and [krdl] keys work as toggles; press the key once to turn on a function and again to turn it off. When the function is enabled, the corresponding light in the upper right corner of the keyboard is on.
Page 38: Resetting The Computer
Resetting the Computer Occasionally, you may want to clear the computer’s current settings or its memory without turning it off. You can do this by resetting the computer. For example, if an error occurs and the computer does not respond to your keyboard entries, you can reset it to reload your operating system and try again.
Page 39: Using A Password
Using a Password If you set a System Access password when you ran the SETUP program, you must enter it every time you turn on or reset the computer. Follow these steps to use your password: 1. If you do not have a hard disk, insert your system diskette in drive A.
Page 40: Changing The Processor Speed
Changing the Processor Speed Your computer’s processor can operate at two speeds: high or low. High speed is the highest speed at which your microprocessor is capable of running, such as 25,33, or 50 MHz. Low speed simulates an 8 MHz processor to provide compatibility with older application programs.
Page 41 You can change the processor speed temporarily by entering one of the following commands from the numeric keypad on your keyboard: Ll To select low speed, press [‘)(~)[-I. Ll To select high speed, press [ctrf) [r)m. (Hold down the [F) key and the [T) key simultaneously and then press the m or I-1 key on the numeric keypad.) The speed setting remains in effect until you do the following: Ll Press [ctll] [rut) (Delete)
Page 42: Preparing The Hard Disk For Moving
This protects the hard disk from being damaged if the computer is bumped accidentally. Many hard disk drives, including all Epson drives, automatically park their heads when you turn off the computer. If your hard disk drive does not do this, or if you are not sure that it does, be sure to run HDSIT.
Page 43: Using Autoexec.bat And Other Batch Files
Using AUTOEXEC.BAT and Other Batch files If you are using MS-DOS to access your application programs, you may find that there are commands you need to run frequently. You can automate the execution of these commands by listing them in a special file called a type the name of the batch file and press [=I, MS-DOS executes the commands in the file just as if you had typed each command from the keyboard.
Page 44: Installing And Removing Options
Chapter 2 Installing and Removing Options You can enhance the performance of your computer by adding optional equipment such as memory modules, option cards, or an Intel OverDrive processor. Memory modules-also called SIMMs (single inline memory modules)-allow you to increase the amount of memory in your computer.
Page 45: How To Use This Chapter
How to Use This Chapter This chapter explains how to do the following: Remove the computer’s cover Change jumper settings on the main system board Install (and remove) memory modules (SIMMs) Install an option card Remove an option card Remove the option card connector board (to access the main system board) Replace the option card connector board Install a new processor chip (CPU)
Page 46: Locating The Internal Components
Locating the lnternal Components As you follow the instructions in this chapter, refer to the following illustration to locate the different components inside your computer. Installing and Removing Options...
Page 47: Removing The Cover
Removing the Cover You need to remove the computer’s cover to install any of the options described in this chapter or to install or remove a disk drive (as described in Chapter 3). Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the computer and then any peripheral devices (including the monitor and printer).
Page 48 6. Turn the computer around again so that the front panel is facing you. 7. Grasp the sides of the cover and pull it straight toward you until it stops, just before it reaches the front of the computer. Then lift it off at an angle as shown below. 8.
Page 49: Changing The Jumper Settings
Changing the Jumper Settings The main system board in your computer has a number of jumpers which control certain functions. These jumpers are preset at the factory to default positions; however, you can alter the following functions by changing the standard settings: Enable or disable the built-in VGA display adapter Set the computer to use a CGA or other type of display adapter...
Page 50 Adapter, CMOS, and PQFP jumper settings Factory setting * Two pin jumpers Processor jumper settings You need to change the processor jumper settings when you upgrade your system by installing a new processor chip. Make sure the jumper settings for J10, Jll, and J12 correspond to the type of chip you installed.
Page 51 Note If the microprocessor in your system is a PQFP type, it is surface-mounted on the main system board. This means that if you install an OverDrive processor, you can install it in the empty OverDrive socket. In this case, you need to disable the original microprocessor by moving jumper J23 to position 2-3.
Page 52: Setting The Jumpers
Setting the Jumpers If you need to change any jumper settings, follow these steps: 1. Refer to the illustration below to locate the jumpers. 2. If there are any option cards installed in your computer, you need to remove them to access the jumpers. See page 2-20. 3.
Page 53 4. A jumper’s setting is determined by where the jumper is placed on the pins. A two pin jumper either connects both pins (on) or sits on just one of the pins (off), as illustrated below. For three pm jumpers, the jumper connects pin 1 and the middle pin (position l-2) or pin 3 and the middle pin (position 2-3), as shown below.
Page 54: Memory Modules (Simms)
Memory Modules (SIMMs) Your computer comes with 4MB of memory installed in a SIMM socket. By installing memory modules-also called SIMMs (single inline memory modules)-you can increase the amount of memory in your computer up to 32MB. There are two SIMM sockets on the main system board, and each can contain one memory module.
Page 55 See the table above. Your computer can use any SIMM that complies with industry standards; however, it is best to use Epson SIMM option kits to ensure reliability and compatibility. Once you have the SIMMs you need, you can install them in your computer.
Page 56: Inserting Simms
Inserting SIMMs Follow these steps to install SWIM Refer to the illustration on page 2-3 to locate the SIMM sockets near the front of the computer. Remove any option cards that may be blocking your access to the SIMM sockets. See page 2-20 for Position the SIMM over the socket at an angle, as shown below.
Page 57 4. Push the SIMM into the socket until it is seated firmly in the slot. Then tilt it upright, as shown below, guiding the hole at each end of the SIMM over the retaining post at each end of the SIMM socket. If it does not go in smoothly, do not force it;...
Page 58: Removing Simms
Removing SIMMS If you need to remove SIMMs from your computer (to install different ones, for example), follow the steps below. 1. Remove any option cards that may be blocking your access to the SIMM sockets. See page 2-20 for instructions. 2.
Page 59 5. The next time you turn on your computer, run the SETUP program so your computer can update its memory configuration. lnstalling an Option Card This section explains how to install an option card in your computer. Your computer has four option slots to accommodate up to four B-bit or 16-bit option cards.
Page 60 Follow these steps to install an option card: 1. If this is the first time you are installing a card in the option slot, you need to remove the metal cover for that slot on the inside back panel. Remove the retaining screw securing the option slot cover to the computer.
Page 61 3. Unpack the option card and adjust any switches or jumpers on it, if necessary. (Check the option card instructions.) When you handle the card, be careful not to touch any of the components on the circuit board or the gold-edged connectors.
Page 62 Once the connectors reach the slot, push the card in firmly (but carefully) to insert it fully. You should feel the card fit into place. If it does not go in smoothly, do not force it; pull the card all the way out and try again. 5.
Page 63: Removing An Option Card
Removing an Option Curd You may need to remove an option card installed in your computer to access components on the main system board-to change a jumper setting, for example. You may also want to remove a card if you no longer need it. Follow these steps: 1.
Page 64: Removing The Option Card Connector Board
Removing the Option Card Connector Board You may want to remove the option card connector board to access certain components on the main system board, such as jumpers or the disk drive controllers. ‘Follow these steps: 1. Remove any option cards. (See the instructions above.) 2.
Page 65: Replacing The Option Card Connector Board
Option Card Connector Board Replacing the If you removed the option card connector board to access any system components, follow these steps to replace it: 1. Position the board above its slot as shown below, and then firmly push it straight in. 2.
Page 66 New Processor Chip lnstalling a If you have a 486SX/25 or 486DX/33 system, you can enhance your system’s performance by installing an Intel OverDrive processor. Alternatively, for the 486SX/25, you can install a 487SX/25 microprocessor with built-in math coprocessor. Complete instructions for installing the processor are provided in the manual that comes with it.
Page 67: Increasing The Video Memory
the Video Memory lncreasing Your computer comes with 512KB or 1MB of video memory. If you have 512KB, you can increase your video memory to 1MB by installing four video DRAM, 20-pin, DIP (Dual Inline Package) chips. This is useful for running graphics-intensive applications or for supporting resolutions up to 1024 x 768 on your monitor.
Page 68 2. If there is an option card in your way, remove it. See page 2-20 for instructions. Caution To avoid generating static electricity and damaging the memory chips, ground yourself by touching the metal surface on the inside of the computer’s back panel. Then remain as stationary as possible while you install them.
Page 69: Using The Alternate Vga Interface
Gently press the chip halfway into the socket (to make sure it is correctly aligned). If the chip goes in at an angle, remove it with a chip puller or a small flat-head screwdriver and try again. When the chip is properly positioned, push down firmly on both ends of the chip to make sure it is well-seated.
Page 70 Follow these steps: 1. If you have not already done so, follow the instructions on page 2-16 (“Installing an Option Card”) to install the graphics adapter card in your computer. 2. Attach one end of the cable to the alternate VGA interface on the main system board near the back panel, as shown below.
Page 71: Using A Display Adapter Card
Using a Display Adapter If you are not using a VGA monitor or if you want to install an optional display adapter card instead of using the built-in adapter to control your VGA monitor, read the guidelines in this section. Before you can connect a monitor to a display adapter card, you must install the card in your computer.
Page 72: Replacing The Cover
Replacing the Cover When you are ready to replace the computer’s cover, follow these steps: 1. Facing the front of the computer, position the cover so the lip on its bottom edge slides under the guiderails along both sides of the computer case, as shown below. 2.
Page 73: Post-Installation Procedures
3. Replace the three cover retaining screws, as shown below. 4. Reconnect the computer to the monitor, printer, keyboard, and any other peripheral devices you have. Then reconnect the power cable to the back of the computer and to an electrical outlet.
Page 74: Installing And Removing Drives
Although your drive may look different from the ones illustrated here, you should be able to 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; see the documentation that came with your drive for more information.
Page 75 Your computer can hold up to three drives. There are two horizontal drive bays and one vertical drive bay. The upper horizontal bay contains the diskette drive that came with your system. If your system came with only one diskette drive, you can install an additional device of one of the following types in the lower horizontal drive bay: Q 5 1/4-inch-wide diskette drive, tape drive, CD-ROM drive, or...
Page 76: How To Use This Chapter
Your computer may have a hard disk drive already installed in the vertical drive bay. If not, you can install one hard disk drive in this bay. It is best to install your computer’s first hard disk drive in the vertical drive bay.
Page 77: Setting The Hard Disk Drive Jumpers
Setting the Hard Disk Drive Jumpers Most hard disk drives have jumpers that must be set for the drive to work properly with the computer. The jumpers tell the computer whether you are using one hard disk drive or two. If you purchased your computer with a hard disk drive already installed, these jumpers have been set correctly for your system.
Page 78: Installing A Hard Disk In The Vertical Bay
Installing a Hard Disk in the Vertical Bay It is best to install your computer’s first hard disk drive in the vertical drive bay, as described in this section. Here you’ll find steps for the following procedures: Cl Removing the mounting frames from the hard disk drive (if necessary) Q Installing the hard disk drive in the vertical drive bay Q Connecting the cables.
Page 79: Removing The Mounting Frames
Removing the Mounting Frames Your hard disk drive may have mounting frames attached to it, as shown below. You need to remove these frames before you can install the drive in the vertical bay. mounting frames Installing and Removing Drives...
Page 80 Follow these steps to remove the mounting frames: 1. On your hard disk drive, there may be a plastic guiderail and metal grounding plate attached to one of the mounting frames. If so, remove the screws securing them to the mounting frame, as shown below, and remove the guiderail and grounding plate.
Page 81: Installing The Hard Disk
Installing the Hard Disk To install the hard disk drive, you first need to attach it to the mounting plate in the vertical drive bay. Follow these steps: 1. Remove the screw securing the mounting plate to the horizontal drive bays and set it aside. Then slide the mounting plate in the direction of the arrow, and lift it out.
Page 82 2. Turn the hard disk drive so the components face up and the connectors face left. Then place the mounting plate on the hard disk drive and align the four holes in the plate with the four holes in the drive, as shown below. connectors The bracket on the mounting plate should be on the opposite side of the connector end of the drive.
Page 83 4. Hold the drive so the mounting plate faces the horizontal drive bays (with the bracket over the top) and the connectors face the back of the computer, as shown below. The two tabs at the bottom of the mounting plate should be just above the two slots in the computer case.
Page 84 5. Lower the tabs into the corresponding slots in the computer case. Slide the drive in the direction of the arrow, until the hole in the bracket is aligned with the hole on top of the horizontal drive bays. bracket 6.
Page 85: Connecting The Cables
Connecting the Cables To connect the hard disk drive to the computer, you need to connect two cables: the hard disk drive ribbon cable and a power supply cable. Follow the steps below: 1. If you areinstalling your computer’s first hard disk drive, you need to connect the hard disk drive ribbon cable to the system board now.
Page 86 power 4. Make sure the holes in the cable connector fit over all the pins in the hard disk drive connector; then push in the connector. Caution If you do not correctly align the holes with the pins, you could severely damage your hard disk drive when you push in the cable connector.
Page 87 5. Locate one of the power supply cables that lead from the power supply (behind the horizontal drive bays). The power supply cables may be secured in a plastic band on the side of the power supply. If so, unfasten the band to free the cables.
Page 88: Removing A Hard Disk From The Vertical Bay
Removing a Hard Disk From the Vertcal Follow these steps to remove a hard disk drive from the vertical drive bay: 1. Disconnect the hard disk drive ribbon cable and power supply cable from the back of the drive, as shown below. Grasp the cable connectors and pull them straight out from the connectors on the hard disk drive so you do not bend the pins;...
Page 89 2. Remove the retaining screw securing the hard disk drive and mounting plate to the horizontal drive bays. Then slide the hard disk drive and mounting plate in the direction of the arrow, shown below, and lift them out of the computer. 3.
Page 90: Installing A Drive In A Horizontal Bay
If you removed one hard disk drive and are leaving another one in the computer, you need to set the jumpers on the remaining drive to indicate that you now have only one hard disk drive. For the correct settings, see the documentation that came with the drive.
Page 91 Depending on the type of drive you are installing, you may need to attach mounting frames to it before you install it in a horizontal bay. Follow these guidelines: If you are installing a diskette drive, skip to “Installing the Drive”...
Page 92: Attaching Mounting Frames To A Hard Disk
Attaching Mounting Frames to a Hard Disk To attach mounting frames to a hard disk drive, follow these steps: 1. Locate the two mounting frames and four screws that came with the drive. 2. As shown below, place a mounting frame on top of one side of the drive and align it so that the holes in the drive are approximately in the middle of the oval holes in the frame.
Page 93: Installing The Drive
Installing the Drive Follow these steps to install the drive in a horizontal drive bay: 1. Locate the two metal guiderails and six screws that came with the computer. 2. Using the appropriate screw holes, attach one guiderail to each side of the drive (or each mounting frame, if attached), as shown below.
Page 94 3. If you are installing a drive in the lower bay, remove the two, retaining screws securing the metal drive bay cover to the front of the computer and remove the cover. Store it in a safe place and save the screws to use later in these steps. 4.
Page 95 5. To insert a diskette drive, align the guiderails on each side of the drive with the notches on each side of the drive bay and slide the drive into the bay as far as it will go, as shown below.
Page 96 6. If you are installing a diskette drive in the lower bay, you need to remove the faceplate on the computer’s front panel because it covers this bay. Remove the screws securing the faceplate to the inside of the computer’s cover and remove the faceplate, as shown below.
Page 97: Connecting The Cables
7. To insert a hard disk drive, align the guiderails on each side of the drive with the notches on each side of the drive bay and slide the drive all the way into the bay, as shown below. Secure the guiderails to the computer case with the two retaining screws.
Page 98 1. Locate the diskette drive ribbon cable. One end of the cable is connected to the system board. If you are installing a second diskette drive in the lower horizontal drive bay, the other end of the cable is connected to the top diskette drive; use the middle connector.
Page 99 2. Locate the hard disk drive ribbon cable. If you are installing a second hard disk drive, one end of the cable is connected to the system board and the other end is connected to the first hard disk drive in the vertical drive bay; use the free middle cable connector to connect the second hard disk drive as described below.
Page 100 Note When the hard disk drive ribbon cable is positioned correctly, the red wire on the cable is next to the power supply connector on the hard disk drive, as shown above. Make sure the holes in the cable connector fit over all the pins in the hard disk drive connector;...
Page 101: Diskette Drive
4. Position the power supply cable connector so that its notched comers line up with the notched comers of the drive’s power supply connector, as shown below. Make sure the holes fit over all the pins and then push in the connector. diskette drive hard disk drive notched corners...
Page 102: Removing A Drive From A Horizontal Bay
Removing a Drive From a Horizontal Buy This section describes how to remove a drive from a horizontal drive bay. Although the illustrations show a diskette or hard disk drive in the lower bay, you can use these same instructions to remove a diskette drive from the upper bay.
Page 103: Hard Disk Drive
hard disk drive 2. Remove the two retaining screws securing the drive to the drive bay. Then grasp the front of the drive and pull it completely out of the bay. 3-30 Installing and Removing Drives...
Page 104 3. If you are leaving the drive bay empty, replace the metal drive bay cover and two retaining screws, as shown below. 4. If you are replacing the drive you removed with another drive, remove the guiderails and screws from the drive and use them to install the other drive as described in “Installing a Drive in a Horizontal Bay”...
Page 105 If you removed one hard disk drive and are leaving another one in the computer, you need to set the jumpers on the remaining drive to indicate that you now have only one hard disk drive. See the documentation that came with the drive for the correct jumper settings.
Page 106: Connecting The Hard Disk Drive Ribbon Cable To The System Board
Connecting the Hard Disk Drive Ribbon Cable to the System Board Follow these steps to connect the hard disk drive ribbon cable to the system board: 1. Locate the hard disk drive connector on the system board. As shown below, it is next to the diskette drive connector, between the option card connector board and the power supply.
Page 107 2. Locate the hard disk drive ribbon cable that came with the computer. It is a flat cable with three connectors: one on each end and one in the middle, as shown below. 3. Select the connector on the end of the longest part of the cable (the main system board connector).
Page 108 Note You may find it easier to plug in the cable connector if you first remove the option card connector board and diskette drive ribbon cable. To remove the option card connector board, see page 2-21. To disconnect the diskette drive ribbon cable, grasp the cable connector and pull it straight out from the system board connector so you do not bend the pins;...
Page 109: Post-Installation Procedures
SETUP program to disable the built-in IDE hard disk drive interface. You may also need to format the drive before you can use it. (All Epson drives are sold already formatted.) Check the manual that came with the drive to see if it is already formatted.
Page 110: Running System Diagnostics
Chapter 4 Running System Diagnostics You can test the following devices using System diagnostics: Cl System board CI Numeric coprocessor Cs System memory D Diskette drive(s) Ll Hard disk drive(s) Cs Serial port(s) Q Parallel port(s) Q Video adapter 0 Keyboard 0 Dot matrix printer(s).
Page 111: Starting The Program
Starting the Program Follow these steps to start the System diagnostics program: 1. Insert the Reference diskette in drive A and turn on or reset the computer. Note Always boot the computer from the Reference diskette to start System diagnostics. This clears any terminate-and- stay-resident (TSR) programs or other utilities from memory and frees it for use by the diagnostics program.
Page 112: Deleting Tests
Deleting Tests To remove devices from the Items Detected list so the System diagnostics program cannot test them, follow these steps: 1. Press [y) to select menu, such as the following: System Board Numeric Coprocessor System Memory Diskette Drive A Hard Disk Drive #l Serial Port COMl Serial Port COM2...
Page 113: Adding Tests
Adding Tests If you want to add devices to the Items Detected list, follow these steps: 1. Press [T)t to select Add Tests. You see the Add menu, such as the following: Numeric Coprocessor Diskette Drive B Hard Disk Drive #2 Serial Port COM3 Serial Port COM4 Printer Port LPT2...
Page 114: Running Tests
Running Tests Follow these steps to run a test from the Execute menu: 1. Press [t3 or (T] to select Execute. You see the Execute menu, such as the following: System Board Numeric Coprocessor System Memory Diskette Drive A Hard Disk Drive #1 Serial Port COMl Printer Port LPTl Video Adapter Test...
Page 115: Resuming From An Error
Use (I‘) or [T] or type the number of the desired option to highlight a test and then press [c) to run it. If you selected to run the tests more than once, you do not see a submenu. The program immediately begins executing all tests that do not destroy data.
Page 116: System Diagnostic Tests
System Diagnostic Tests The table below lists all the System diagnostic tests you can run on your system. System diagnostic tests 4 - 7 Running System Diagnostics...
Page 117: Error Messages
System diagnostic tests (continued) Tests available Device Adapter check Video Attribute check Adapter Character set check Graphics mode check Screen paging check Sync check Run all above checks Keyboard The Write, read check destroys data on the disk. Be sure to back up data on a hard disk or insert a blank, formatted diskette before running this test.
Page 118 System diagnostic error messages (continued) Running System Diagnostics...
Page 119: Formatting A Hard Disk
(All IDE drives come formatted.) You may need to use the procedure in this chapter to physically format a hard disk if you installed a non-Epson hard disk in your computer that has never received the low-level format and did not come with its own format utility.
Page 120: Starting The Program
Starting the Program Follow these steps to start the hard disk formatting program: 1. Insert the Reference diskette in drive A and log onto drive A. Type HDFMTALL Format Menu: 1 - Format Destructive surface - Non-destructive surface analysis - Exit The option you choose depends on whether you are formatting a new disk or reformatting a used disk.
Page 121: Formatting A New Disk
Other hard disks (such as Epson disks) come with the bad tracks already flagged. Reformatting a Used Disk To reformat a disk you have been using, follow these steps: Use the Non-destructive surface analysis option to check for unflagged bad tracks.
Page 122: Selecting A Drive
Selecting a Drive If you have more than one hard disk drive, you see this prompt: Enter drive number ? (l/2) Select for the first hard disk or 2 for the second hard disk. Then see the instructions below for the Hard Disk Format Menu option you want to use.
Page 123: Option 1, Format
Accept recommended skewed sectors in format : 1 ? (Y/N) 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.
Page 124: Modifying The Defective Track Table
To enter a new value, select N. You see the following prompt: Enter new skewed in format (O-16): Enter the recommended number, which equals the maximum sector number for the drive minus 1. The maximum sector number depends on the drive type. Then press (Enter]. 4.
Page 125 To add a bad track, follow these steps: 1. Press m. You see this prompt: Enter cylinder number (1 - nnnn): 2. Type the number of the cylinder containing the bad track and press [Enter). You see this prompt: Enter head number (0 - nn): 3.
Page 126: Formatting The Disk
Formatting the Disk When you are ready to start formatting the disk, you see the following warning: WARNING! ALL DATA WILL BE DESTROYED IN ALL PARTITIONS PARTITION! want to start formatting ? If you are not sure you want to format the hard disk, select you are sure, select to cancel: DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU HAVE BACKUP DISKETTE...
Page 127: Option 2, Destructive Surface Analysis
Option 2, Destructive Surface Analysis You can perform a Destructive surface analysis of your hard disk to accurately locate any bad tracks and flag them, if they are not flagged. The test writes, reads, and verifies information on every track, except those that are already flagged as bad. Caution If any errors occur during this check, all data on the track that caused the error is destroyed.
Page 128: Option 3, Non-Destructive Surface Analysis
If the program finds an unflagged bad track, the report is followed by a table like this: Write, Read Error Tracks Cylinder Head Cylinder Head Cylinder Head Cylinder Head 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...
Page 129: Exiting The Program
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. Count of tracks flagged bad Count-of tracks with read, verify errors = Count of good tracks read, verify error was detected.
Page 130: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting
See Chapter 4 for instructions. If the suggestions here or in Chapter 4 do not solve the problem, contact your Authorized Epson Servicer or call the Epson Connection at (800) 922-8911. ldentifying Your System When you request technical assistance, be ready to provide...
Page 131: Error Messages
1. Turn on your computer. 2. When the computer performs its power-on memory test, the version number of your video BIOS appears at the top of the screen. Next, the system BIOS version number appears in a window at the bottom of the screen. Quickly write down these version numbers.
Page 132 “The Computer Won’t Start” in this chapter. If none of the suggestions listed there solves the problem, contact your Authorized Epson Servicer as soon as possible. Report any error messages when you request technical assistance. option in the SETUP program.
Page 133 When you turn it back on, run an anti-virus program on your hard disk. Your system board may be damaged. Contact your Authorized Epson Servicer. The CMOS battery is bad. Contact your Authorized Epson Servicer. Your CMOS RAM has possibly been corrupted.
Page 134 See “Hard Disk Problems,” DIAGNOSTICS ERROR Your hard disk drive may be damaged. Contact HARD DRIVE SECTOR VERIFY ERROR your Authorized Epson Servicer. KEYBOARD ERROR Your keyboard may not be connected correctly, OR NO KEYBOARD See “Keyboard Problems.”...
Page 135: The Computer Won't Start
Power-on diagnostics error messages (continued) The Computer Won't Start If your computer does not start when you check the following: 1. Is the power light on? If not, remove any diskettes and turn off the power. Make sure the power cord is securely connected to both the AC inlet on the back panel and an electrical outlet.
Page 136: The Computer Does Not Respond
See Chapters 2 and 3 for instructions. 4. If the electrical outlet is working and all the connections are secure but your computer still won’t start, call your Authorized Epson Servicer. Note If the computer starts but you can’t see anything on the screen, see “Monitor Problems”...
Page 137 20 seconds, and try again. If that doesn’t work, turn off the computer, insert your main operating system diskette or Reference diskette in drive A and turn on the computer. If it still does not boot, contact your Authorized Epson Servicer. 3. Did you enter the correct password? See “Password Problems”...
Page 138: Restoring The Power Supply
9. If you installed a display adapter card (and did not connect it to the feature connector on the main system board), you must set jumper J6 to disable the built-in VGA adapter. Otherwise, you will not see any display on the screen. See “Changing the Jumper Settings”...
Page 139: Password Problems
4. If you removed the computer’s cover, replace it now. (See Chapter 2 for instructions.) Then turn on the computer. If the power supply shuts off again, contact your Authorized Epson Servicer. Password Problems If you have any trouble using your password, try the following: 1.
Page 140: Accessing Your System
Accessing Your System If you have forgotten your current System Access or Setup Access password, follow these steps: Turn off the computer. Follow the instructions under “Changing the Jumper Settings” in Chapter 2 to disable the password function by setting jumper J7 to On. Caution When you move J7 to the On position, all the settings you changed using the SETUP program return to the...
Page 141: Keyboard Problems
9. To disable the password, highlight the then press Chapter the Setup Guide 10. Check all the settings in SETUP and change any that do not match your system configuration. (Resetting J7 erased all your previous SETUP settings and restored the factory default settings.) 11.
Page 142: Monitor Problems
Chapter 2 of the Setup 4. If you still have trouble with the keyboard, run the Keyboard diagnostic test described in Chapter 4. If the diagnostics indicate an error, contact your Authorized Epson Servicer. Monitor Problems For monitor problems, check the following: 1.
Page 143 If you are runnin g an application program, see if you need to set up the program for the type of monitor and display adapter you have. Also make sure you are using the appropriate monitor and display adapter for your software. Note If your application program requires a monitor that supports graphics but you have a monochrome monitor,...
Page 144: Diskette Problems
Diskette Problems If you see an error message or have trouble accessing data on a diskette, try the following steps: 1. You may have inserted the diskette upside-down or it may not be inserted all the way. Remove the diskette from the drive and reinsert it.
Page 145 6. Did you receive one of the following MS-DOS error messages? Disk Drive Error: Abort, Ignore, Retry? Disk error reading drive d: Disk error writing drive d: If you see one of these messages, properly inserted in the drive. If the problem persists, try removing the diskette and reinserting it.
Page 146: Diskette Drive Problems
4. Try running the Diskette drive diagnostic tests described in Chapter 4. If the diagnostics program indicates an error, contact your Authorized Epson Servicer. 5. If the diskette drive is making loud or unusual noises, do not attempt any further examination of it. Contact your Authorized Epson Servicer.
Page 147: Hard Disk Problems
Hard Disk Problems If you have a problem with a hard disk, it could be the result of improper installation, incomplete disk preparation, or corrupted data. Consult one of the following sections, depending on the problem you are having: 0 Installing the drive 0 Preparing the drive for use 0 Accessing data on the drive.
Page 148: Preparing The Drive
3. If you installed an IDE hard disk drive, be sure you run SETUP to update your configuration. Check to make sure you selected the correct drive type and that you enabled the built-in IDE hard disk drive controller. (If you connected the IDE drive to a controller on an option card, be sure you set the built-in controller to the Setup Guide for instructions.
Page 149: Accessing Data On The Drive
See Chapter 5 and your operating system manual for instructions. If you cannot access data on your hard disk or you are receiving read/write errors, the disk may have a physical problem. Contact your Authorized Epson Servicer. 6-20 Troubleshooting...
Page 150: Software Problems
Software Problems If you have trouble with an application program, try the following: 1. If the application program does not start, check that you are following the correct procedure for starting the program, and that it is installed correctly. If you have a hard disk and the program is stored in a directory on that drive, make sure you are logged onto or specifying the correct directory.
Page 151: Printer Problems
5. If resetting the computer does not help, remove any diskettes, turn off your system, wait 20 seconds, and turn it back on. Then restart your application program. If none of these solutions solve your software problem, contact the software manufacturer for technical support. Printer Problems Below are some general steps to follow if you have difficulty with your printer.
Page 152: Option Card Problems
If it does not, you may need to change the internal setting of the computer’s parallel port for a parallel printer (or serial port for a serial printer). To do this, use the MS-DOS MODE or SETMODE command. See your printer manual and MS-DOS documentation for more details.
Page 153: Mouse Problems
Did you run the SETUP program to update your computer’s configuration after installing the card? See Chapter 2 of the Setup Guide. If you used the option card to add an external device to your computer, did you use the proper cable to connect the device to the card? Did you perform the correct setup procedures for the software you are using with the option card? See your...
Page 154: Memory Module Problems
See Chapter 2 of the instructions. If you still have trouble with your SIMMs, write down any error messages that appear and contact your Authorized Epson Servicer. Setup Guide 6-25 Troubleshooting...
Page 155: Appendix A Specifications
Appendix A Specifications CPU and Memory 32-bit CPU System speed Memory 4SX/25: Intel i486SX, 25 MHz microprocessor; can be replaced with optional 487SX/25 or ODP486-25 OverDrive processor 4DX/33: Intel i486DX, 33 MHz microprocessor; can be replaced with optional ODP486-33 OverDrive processor 4DX2/50: Intel i486DX2,50 MHz microprocessor High and low speeds available;...
Page 156: Controllers
Video RAM Shadow RAM Cache Math coprocessor Clock/ calendar Controllers Video Diskette Hard disk A-2 Specifications 512KB or 1MB DRAM on main system board; 512KB configuration expandable to 1MB Supports shadowing of system and video BIOS ROM into RAM 8KB of internal cache (built into the microprocessor) On 4DX/33 and 4DX2/50 systems, math coprocessor built into the microprocessor;...
Page 157: Interfaces
lnterfaces Monitor Parallel Serial Keyboard Mouse Option slots Speaker Alternate VGA VGA interface built into system board for analog or multifrequency VGA monitor; 15-pin, D-shell connector One standard 8-bit parallel, uni- or bi- directional interface built into main system board; I/O address selectable through SETUP;...
Page 158: Mass Storage
Mass Storage Diskette drives Hard disk drives Other devices Keyboard Specifications Three half-height drives maximum (one vertical mount and two horizontal mounts) configurable using the following: 5.25-inch diskette drive, 1.2MB (high-density) storage capacity 3.5-inch diskette drive, 1.44MB (high-density) storage capacity 5.25-inch diskette drive, 360KB (double-density) storage capacity 3.5-inch diskette drive, 720KB...
Page 159: Physical Characteristics
Physical Characteristics Width Depth Height Weight Power Supply Type Input ranges Maximum outputs Frequency Option slot power limits inches (370 mm) 14.8 16.5 inches (412 mm) 4.8 inches (120 nun) 16.7 lb (7.5 kg), with one diskette drive and one hard disk, but without keyboard 145 Watt, fan-cooled, switch selectable voltage 90 to 132 VAC and 180 to 264 VAC...
Page 160: Environmental Requirements
Environmental Requirements A-6 Specifications...
Page 161: Power Source Requirements
Power Source Requirements 720 Volt power source requirements 240 Volt power source requirements Specifications A-7...
Page 162: System Memory Map
System Memory Map Specifications...
Page 163: Analog Monitor
GIossary Access speed The length of time it takes for an information storage device, such as memory or a disk drive, to return a piece of data requested by another device. For example, your computer’s SIMMs return data requested by the microprocessor at an access speed of 70ns (nanoseconds).
Page 164 GIossary Access speed The length of time it takes for an information storage device, such as memory or a disk drive, to return a piece of data requested by another device. For example, your computer’s SIMMs return data requested by the microprocessor at an access speed of 70ns (nanoseconds).
Page 165: Base Memory
Asynchronous A method of data transmission in which one machine sends data, one character at a time, to another machine at variable intervals that do not need to be synchronized to a timing device, such as a system clock. AUTOEXEC.BAT file The batch file your computer runs automatically whenever you load MS-DOS.
Page 166: Glossary 3
A binary digit (0 or 1). The smallest unit of information a computer can process and store. The value of a bit represents a single electrical pulse through a circuit, or a small spot on a disk, that contains either a 0 or a 1. B o o t The process a computer performs to start itself up, check its components, and then load the operating system into its...
Page 167: Command Prompt
Character Anything that can be printed in a single space on the page or the screen; includes numbers, letters, punctuation marks, spaces, formatting codes, and graphic symbols that are represented to the computer by one byte of data. See also Byte. Chip A piece of silicon containing many miniature transistors and resistors wrapped in insulating material.
Page 168 Configuration The particular setup of your computer’s internal and external components. A typical configuration consists of a computer with a certain amount of memory, one diskette drive, and one hard disk drive connected to a monitor, printer, and keyboard. Control code A command (generated when you hold down [T] and press another key on the keyboard) that instructs the computer to perform a specific function.
Page 169 cursor The highlighted marker or pointer that shows the screen position at which keystrokes will appear when typed or where the next mouse command will be executed. Cylinders The vertical alignment of tracks in a hard disk that can be lined up under one read/write head.
Page 170 Device driver A file containing instructions that allow your computer to recognize and communicate with a device. The device may be a printer, monitor, or other type of device. Diagnostics See System diagnostics and Power-on diagnostics. DIP switch Dual Inline Package switch. A small rocker- or sliding-type switch on a device that controls a particular function.
Page 171 Display adapter card A circuit board that can be installed in one of the computer’s option slots to control the way a monitor displays text and graphics. A VGA display adapter is built into your computer’s main system board. Also called video card. Disk Operating System.
Page 172: Extended Memory
Extended memory Memory above 1MB that is accessed by 386 or 486 microprocessors when they are operating in protected or virtual mode. This memory is available to OS/2 programs, but is available to MS-DOS only if an extended memory manager program is installed.
Page 173: Hard Disk
Format To prepare a new disk (or an old one you want to reuse) so that the data you store on it can be used by your operating system. Formatting divides a disk into tracks and sectors and creates addressable locations where your operating system can find your data.
Page 174 High-density A type of diskette format that allows you to store more data than on single- or double-density diskettes. A 5.25-inch, high-density diskette can store 1.2MB of data. A 3.5-inch, high-density diskette can store 1.44MB of data. Integrated Drive Electronics. A type of hard disk drive interface in which the controller is located on the drive, instead of on a controller card.
Page 175: Main System Board
Kilobyte (KB) A unit used to measure storage space in a computer’s memory or on a disk. One kilobyte equals 1024 bytes. See also Byte. LIM EMS 4.0 Version 4.0 of the Lotus/Intel/Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification- a description of a capability your computer has for supporting programs that use expanded memory.
Page 176: Memory Module
Megabyte (MB) A unit used to measure storage space in a computer’s memory or on a disk. One megabyte equals 1024KB (kilobytes). See also Byte. Megahertz (MHz) A unit used to measure oscillation frequency, such as that of a computer’s internal clock. A megahertz is one million cycles per second.
Page 177: Monochrome Monitor
Microprocessor A small CPU contained on one semiconductor chip. See also CPU. Modem MOdulator/DEModulator. A device that allows a computer to transfer data to and from another computer by transmitting signals over telephone lines. Monitor The hardware device that contains the video screen and displays images produced by your computer’s display adapter.
Page 178: Numeric Keypad
Multifrequency monitor A monitor that accepts input at different frequencies and can display in a variety of resolutions. Multitasking The ability of a computer and an operating system to work on more than one command or task at a time. The tasks are actually not performed at the same time, but they are assigned priorities and rapidly processed by the computer in sequential order.
Page 179 Option card A circuit board you can install inside the computer to provide additional capabilities, such as a modem or an additional I/O port. Option cards plug directly into the special option slots so you do not have to alter a computer’s circuitry to enhance your system.
Page 180 Partition (1) The area an operating system defines on a hard disk so you can use that area as though it were a physically separate device; (2) to divide a hard disk into separate logical areas. You can create a primary partition and one or more extended partitions on a hard disk.
Page 181: Processor Speed
PQFP Plastic Quad Flat Pack. A device that is permanently attached (surface mounted) to your main system board rather than fitting into a socket designed to hold it. On your system, the processor may be surface mounted. Processor speed See Operating speed. Program A file containing coded instructions that tell the computer what to do and how to do it.
Page 182 Read/write head The physical device inside a disk or tape drive that reads data from and writes data to the magnetic surface of the disk or tape. Real-time clock A clock inside the computer that keeps track of the time and date, even when the computer is turned off, by using power from a backup battery.
Page 183 RS-232C A widely used, standard type of serial communication. You can connect an RS232C device to either of the computer’s built-in RS-232C serial ports. Sector A small section of a disk track (typically 512 bytes long) that provides an address at which the computer can store and retrieve data.
Page 184: System Diagnostics
Subdirectory In a hierarchical disk directory structure, a group of files in a directory that is contained within another directory or the root directory. Surface mounted A method of connecting a device (such as a microprocessor chip) directly to the surface of the system board instead of soldering it into holes pre-drilled to hold it.
Page 185: Video Card
Tracks Addressable, concentric circles on a disk, resembling the grooves on a record, which divide the disk into separate accessible areas. On a tape cassette, the tracks run parallel to the edge of the tape. See also Sector. Unix A powerful operating system that supports multitasking and is especially suited to multi-user environments.
Page 186: Index
I/O, A-3 memory, A-8 Alternate VGA interface, Intro-3, 2-16, 2-19, 2-26—27, 6-9, 6-14, A-3 Altitude, A-6 Application programs, 6-23 Authorized Epson Servicer, 5-1, 6-1, 6-3, 6-5—6, 6-8, 6-10, 6-13, 6-17, 6-20, 6-25 AUTOEXEC.BAT, l-27 Auxiliary device, 6-24 Backing up data,...
Page 187 Control codes, CTRL ALT +, 1-25 CTRL ALT -, l-25 CTRL ALT DEL, l-22, 1-25,6-8 CTRL BREAK, l-21, 6-8, 6-21 CTRL C, l-21, 6-8, 6-21 PAUSE, l-21, 6-21 SHIFT PRINTSCREEN, 6-22 Controller, diskette drive, 4-9, A-2 hard disk drive, 3-36, A-2 VGA, Intro-2, A-2 Coprocessor, math, Intro-l, 2-1, 2-23, 4-l, 4-7, 4-9, A-2...
Page 188 EDIT, l-27 EDLIN, l-27 Electric shock, 2-5, 2-25, Environmental requirements, A-6 EPROM, A-l Epson Connection, 5-1, 6-l Epson Servicer, 5-1, 6-l, 6-3, 6-5—6, 6-8, 6-10, 6-13, 6-17, 6-20, 6-25 Error messages, MS-DOS, 6-16 power-on diagnostics, 6-4—6, 6-25 system diagnostics, 4-6, 4-8-9...
Page 189 3-2—3, 3-5—11, 3-34 HDSIT, l-19, 1-26 Heads, read/write, l-7, 1-26, 6-20 Height, A-5 Help, Epson Connection, 5-1, 6-l High-density diskette, l-7-9 High-resolution graphics adapter card, Intro-2, 2-16, 2-19, 2-26—28 High speed, l-24—25, 6-21, A-l Horizontal drive bay, installing drive in, 3-2—3, 3-17—28...
Page 190 IDE drive, 5-1, 6-19, A-2 Identifying your system, 6-l—2 Indicator, power, l-3, 6-6 speed, l-3, 1-24 Inserting diskettes, 1-14—15, 6-15—16 Installing, drives, 3-l—36 options, 2-l—30 Interface, VGA alternate, Intro-3, 2-16, 2-19, 2-26-27, 6-9, 6-14, A-3 Interfaces, Intro-l-2, A-3 Interlaced, Intro-2 Internal clock speed, Intro-3 Internal components, locating, 2-3 ISA, Intro-l, A-3...
Page 191 Mass storage, Intro-l, Intro-3, A-4 Master drive, 3-4 Math coprocessor, Intro-l, 2-1, 2-23, 4-7, 4-9, A-2 Memory, adding, Intro-2, 2-l, 2-11—16 configuration, Intro-2, 2-11, 2-14, 2-16, A-l diagnostics, 4-1, 4-7, 4-9, 6-56—25 error messages, 4-9,6-5 extended, A-8 map, A-8 modules, see SIMMs problems, 6-25 SETUP, 2-14, 2-16, 2-25, 6-25 shadow RAM, Intro-l, A-2...
Page 192 option cards, configuration, 2-30, 6-23-24 DIP switches, 6-23 installing, 2-1, 2-16-19 jumpers, 2-16, 6-28 problems, 6-9—10, 6-14, 6-23—24 removing, 2-20 SETUP, 2-30,6-24 video, see Video cards Options, Intro-2-3, 2-l-30 Option slot, cover, 2-l 7 power limits, 6-10, A-5 Option slots, Intro-l, 2-M-20, A-3 Option, testing, 2-30 OverDrive processor, instalhng, Intro-3,2-l, 2-23, 2-30...
Page 193 4-9, 6-23 interface, Intro-l, 6-23, A-3 port, Intro-l, 6-23, A-3 port diagnostics, 4-1, 4-7, 4-9, 6-23 Index Servicer, Epson, 5-1, 6-l, 6-3, 6-5—6, 6-8, 6-10, 6-13, 6-17, 6-20, 6-25 SETMODE command, 6-23 Setting jumpers, see Jumpers SETUP program,...
Page 194 Static electricity, 2-5, 2-25 Stopping a command or program, l-21, 6-8, 6-21 System, BIOS, Intro-l, 6-l-2, A-l-2, A-8 board, see Main system board board tests, 4-1, 4-7—9 diagnostics, 2-30, 3-36, 4-l—9, 6-17, 6-23 memory, see Memory speed, see Processor speed Tape drive, Intro-3, 1-17, 3-l—2, A-4 Temperature, 6-9—10, A-6 Tests, see Diagnostics...
Page 195 Weight, A-5 Wet bulb, A-6 Width, A-5 Windows, 2-26 Write-protecting diskettes, l-10, l-12—13, 6-15 Write-protect notch, l-13, 6-15 Write-protect switch, l-12, 6-15 Write-protect tab, l-13, 6-15 XCOPY command, l-9 1 0 I n d e x...
Page 196 Epson Overseas Marketing Locutions Epson Deutschland GmbH Zülpicher StraBe 6, 4000 Dusseldorf 11 Germany Phone: 21l-56030 Telex: 41-8584786 Epson Iberica, S.A. Avda. de Roma 18-26 08290 Cerdanyola del valles 08036 Barcelona, Spain Phone: 3-582-15-00 Fax: 3-582-15-55 Telex: 50129 Epson Hong Kong Ltd.
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Epson Endeavor User Manual

Using Your Computer

Chapter 1

Installing and Removing Options

Chapter 2 How to Use this Chapter

Installing and Removing Drives

Chapter 3

Chapter 4 Running System Diagnostics

Chapter 5 Formatting a Hard Disk

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

Appendix A Specifications

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