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
Pentium
A sophisticated CPU which incorporates the latest in Pentium
technology, including a 64-bit data path, one 8KB internal cache
for read-only code, a second 8KB internal cache for read-write
data, and the ability to execute instructions in parallel.
Power-on diagnostics
Tests stored in ROM that the computer runs to check its
intern al circuitry, peripheral device configuration, and
operating status each time you turn it on or reset it.
RAM
Random Access Memory. The area of the computer’s memory
used to run programs and store data while you work. All data
in RAM is erased when you turn off or reset the computer.
Real-time clock
A battery-powered clock inside the computer that tracks the
time and date, even when the computer is turned off.
ROM
Read Only Memory. Memory that can only be read and cannot
be modified. ROM retains its contents even when you turn off
the computer by using power from a backup battery.
Serial
The type of communication that transmits data from a serial
interface to a serial device over a single wire. See also Parallel.
Shadow RAM
The system’s ability to copy the contents of the system, video,
and external BIOS ROMs into RAM to speed up processing.
Glossary
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