User`s guide
Table Of Contents
- FRONT MATTER
- CONTENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- CHAP 1-SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM
- CHAP 2-RUNNING SETUP AND INSTALLING DRIVERS
- Using SETUP
- Starting the SETUP Program
- Using the System Setup Option
- Using the Fixed Disk Setup Option
- Using the Advanced System Setup Options
- Setting the Boot Options
- Using the Extended Features Options
- Setting the Security and Anti-Virus Options
- Using the Green PC Features
- Exiting SETUP
- Post-SETUP Procedures
- Installing the IDE Drivers
- Installing Video Drivers
- Using SETUP
- CHAP 3-USING YOUR COMPUTER
- CHAP 4-INSTALLING AND REMOVING OPTIONS
- CHAP 5-INSTALLING AND REMOVING DRIVERS
- CHAP 6-TROUBLESHOOTING
- Identifying Your System
- The Computer Will Not Start
- The Computer Does Not Respond
- Keyboard Problems
- Mouse Problems
- Monitor Problems
- Diskette Problems
- Diskette Drive Problems
- Hard Disk Drive Problems
- Password Problems
- Software Problems
- Printer or Scanner Problems
- Option Card Problems
- Memory Module Problems
- Controller Problems
- External Cache Problems
- APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS
- CPU and Memory
- Controllers
- Interfaces
- Mass Storage
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- SETUP Program
- Power Supply
- Option Slot Power Limits
- Physical Characteristics
- Environmental Requirements
- Options Available from EPSON
- Tested Operating Environments
- System Memory Map
- Video Resolutions and Colors
- Hard Disk DriveTypes
- Drive Option Information
- DMA Assignments
- Hardware Interrupts
- System I/O Address Map
- Connector Pin Assignments
- GLOSSARY
- INDEX
Glossary
BIOS
Basic Input/ Output System. Routines in ROM (Read Only
Memory) that handle the transfer of information in your
operating system.
Cache
A high-speed memory buffer that stores frequently used data
where your microprocessor can access it faster. Your computer
includes 16KB of internal cache built into the microprocessor
and 256KB of external cache on the main system board. The
external cache can be expanded to lMB by installing additional
cache SRAM chips.
CPU
Central Processing Unit. The primary device that interprets
instructions, performs tasks, keeps track of stored data, and
controls input and output operations. See also
Microprocessor.
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.
EPP and ECP
Enhanced Parallel Port and Extended Cap abilities Port. The
parallel port modes in your computer that
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