EPSON Setup Guide
Copyright 66 1993 by Epson America, Inc.
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the computer. 3. Unplug the computer from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 4. Do not spill liquid of any kind on the computer. 5. Do not place the computer on an unstable cart, stand, or table. 6.
10. Do not allow the computer’s 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. Also, make sure the total of all products pluggedinto the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes. 12. Do not insert objects of any kind into this product through the cabinet slots. 13.
Contents lntroduction Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System 1 Choosing a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Removing the Protective Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Connecting a Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the VGA Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using a DispIay Adapter Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Connecting a Printer or Other Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the ParaIIeI Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Disk Drive Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Setting the Password Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16 Changing a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Deleting a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18 Setting the Diskette Drive Type(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19 Setting the Hard Disk Drive(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Hard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20 Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction This manual explains how to set up your Epson* computer. Chapter 1 provides simple 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. After you set up your system and run SETUP, you can install your operating system and software.
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: a A flat, hard surface. Surfaces like beds and carpets attract static electricity, which can erase data on your disks, damage the computer% circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation. P Good air circulation. Leave several inches of space around the computer so air can move freely. a Moderate environmental conditions.
2 Removing the Protective Curd If you have a 5.25-inch diskette drive, there is a protective card in the diskette slot. To remove it, lift the latch up to release the card; then pull it out. latch Never turn on your computer with a protective card in the diskette slot. You could damage the diskette drive. If you have a second 5.25-inch diskette drive, be sure to remove the card from it also. Save the protective card.
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 built-in VGA port as described below. If you have any other type of monitor (or if you want to install a display adapter card to control your monitor), see “Using a Display Adapter Card” on page 1-7.
3. Examine the connector on the monitor cable and line it up with the VIDEO port on the computer. Then insert the connector into the port, as shown below. To avoid damaging the connector, be careful not to bend the pins when inserting it. 4. If the connector has retaining screws, 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. Skip this section if you connected your monitor to the computer’s built-in VGA port. Before you can connect a monitor to a display adapter card, you must install the card in your computer. If it is not already installed, follow the instructions in Chapter 2 of the User’s Guide to install an option card.
After you install the card, connect your monitor to the computer. If your monitor came with its own manual, follow the instructions there. Otherwise, you can follow the steps in “Using the VGA Port” on page 1-4; just insert your monitor connector into the adapter card port instead of the built-in VGA port. 4 Connecting a Printer or Other Device Your computer has one parallel and two serial ports. To connect a printer or other peripheral device, follow the instructions below.
Using the Parallel Port Follow these steps to connect a parallel printer to your computer: 1. Place the printer next to the computer so that the backs are facing you. 2. Align the connector end of the printer cable with the PARALLEL port, as shown below, and plug it in. If the connector has retaining screws, tighten them by hand or with a screwdriver.
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. 4. Plug the print&s power cord into an appropriate grounded (earthed) electrical outlet.
Using the Serial Ports If you have a printer, a modem, or other peripheral device with a serial interface, you can connect it to one of the serial (RS-232C) ports on the back of the computer. These ports use a DB-9P connector, so be sure you have a compatible cable. To connect a serial device, insert the connector into one of the pork, marked SERIAL 1 and SERIAL 2 If you are connecting only one serial device, use the SERIAL 1 port, as shown below.
5 Connecting the Keyboard To connect the keyboard, hold the cable connector so the arrow on the connector faces up. Insert it into the port marked K/B, as shown below. Ill I I I Although the connectors and ports for the keyboard and mouse are physically identical, they cannot be used interchangeably. Be sure to plug the keyboard connector into the keyboard (K/B) 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. It is important to select the best angle so you will prevent wrist fatigue. (You may even want to purchase a wrist pad--sold at computer stores-for further comfort.) TO lower the keyboard, press the leg back into its slot.
To connect a mouse to the built-in mouse port, plug the connector into the port marked MOUSE, as shown below. Caution Although the connectors and ports for the mouse and keyboard are physically identical, they cannot be used interchangeably. Be sure to plug the mouse connector into the MOUSE port. If your system has not already been configured, you may need to install a mouse driver. See your mouse manual for instructions.
7 Connecting the Power Cord Follow these steps to connect the power cord: 1. Plug the power cord 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 INLET 2. 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 devices (monitor, printer, etc.) in a convenient arrangement. 2. Turn on the monitor, printer, and any other devices connected to the computer. 3. To turn on the computer, press the power button located on the right side of the front panel.
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.
Chapter2 Running the SETUP Program If your computer was not preconfigured, you need to run the SETUP program the first time you use it to define how your system is 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: Note If you have installed optional equipment or if there is a problem with your configuration, you see this message: Invalid Setup detected! Sat Default Values (Y/N)? Press m to set the default values (determined by your computer automatically). There are several screens of SETUP options. A box in the lower left corner continuously displays the current date and time.
You can change most of the SETUP options listed in this chapter; however, the program automatically sets the following options and you cannot change them: 0 Basememory 0 Extendedmemory 0 Number of diskette drives 0 Video type. Selecting Options A solid cursor bar highlights the option currently selected. You canscroll through the options using [and t When b go to the next option. Note If you use the + key on the main keyboard (not the numeric keypad), be sure to hold down the m key.
The table below lists the keys you can use to perform SETUP operations.
Setting the Date and Time The real-time clock in your computer continuously tracks the date and time--even when the computer is turned off. Once you set the date and time using SETUP, you should not need to change them, unless you need to adjust the time for daylight savings or other seasonal adjustments. (The computer automatically changes the date for leap years.) To change the date and/or the time, follow these steps: 1.
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. (For example, 5 P.M. would be hour 17.) Then press GZI. If you make a mistake, press&+GJ Mw to erase the characters before you press ei If you entered an invalid time (such as hour 25), you see the time prompt again. Repeat step 5 to enter a valid time. You see the date and time you set displayed on the screen.
At high speed, the processor can access memory faster, so your programs work faster. Unless you are using an application program that requires low speed or an older application program that has specific timing requirements when accessing diskettes, leave Auto speed and Power-on low speed at their default settings (Disabled). The speed settings you select in SETUP take effect each time you turn on or reset your computer.
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. Your computer enables shadow RAM automatically. However, there are two SETUP options you can use to control the memory addresses your computer uses for shadow RAM: On-board video BIOS location and shadow RAM areas.
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 you want to select one of these address ranges, press [bdl to display the Shadow RAM areas at the end of the SETUP menu.
Setting the Keyboard Options There are four keyboad options available: 0 Keyboard function 0 Keyboard delay 0 Keyboardspeed 0 Num Lock 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 Cl Video type 0 Math coprocessor (built-in). You cannot change the settings for these parameters. The Number of diskette drives installed can be 1 or 2. You can set the type(s) of diskette drive(s) you have installed under the Diskette Drives heading. See page 2-20 for more information.
Setting the Built-in Paralllel 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. The primary port options are listed under the I/O Ports heading and the I/O address options are listed under the Port configuration heading. The table below lists the options and their available settings.
If you are using both built-in serial ports or 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: 0 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.
I 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 [M*l 2 The default setting is Not installed.
7. You see the prompt Enter Password Again. Type your password and press m The Password option setting changes to set. Be sure to remember the password you enter or write it down and keep it in a safe place. If you forget your password, you will not be able to use the computer the next time you turn it on. See Password Problems” in Chapter 6 of the User’s Guide for more information. 8.
Changing a Password If you need to change the password, 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 the program. 2 Highlight the Password option and press [brl. The current setting is Set. 3. Press [nl You see a prompt to enter your old password. 4. Type your old password and press [Mrl. 5. At the next prompt, type a new password and press [Mwl 6.
3. Press [+1 or I-]. You see a prompt to enter your old password. 4. Type your old password and press I. 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 2-26 for instructions. Setting the Diskette Drive Type(s) Your system came with at least 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.
Note The SETUP program Hard Drive options do not list the Precomp or Landing zone parameters for the hard disk drive types. These parameters are included in the table below for your reference.
l Actual size when formatted may be slightly different than the size listed on the drive label.
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 m 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 a or [-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 VirtualCachem feature.
You made changes, and want to save them and exit SETUP Press I You see the following menu: Save and Exit No Save and Exit Return to Setup Highlight Save and Exit and press Ibcl. The computer saves your settings in its CMOS RAM and reboots. To remain in the SETUP program, highlight Return t o setup and press m 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 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 [Enrl 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 than es to your computer’s CMOS Fl@ Highlight Exit setup and RAM when you pressed ?I press m 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 [press ~b?!xitsETuP.Youseethe following menu: Save and Exit No Save and Exit Return t o setup To save your additional changes, highlight save and Exit and press @El.
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. 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. 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 The diagram below shows the relationships between these types of memory and their addresses.
Reserved memory is in the memory in the range 640KB to 1MB. The system enhance 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.
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. Note Microsoft Windows comes with its own memory manager; be sure to install it if you use Windows and your system is not preconfigured. (See your Windows documentation for instructions.
Index A AC power inlet, 1-15 AC power outlet, 1-6 Addresses, I/O, 2-13 -14 memory, 2-9 -10, 2-24-25, A-1 -2 non-cacheable, 2-2, 2-24 -25 Alternate VGA interface, 1-7 Analog connector, 1-4 Application programs, 1-17 Automatic settings, 2-3, 2-19 Auto speed, 2-7-8 B Base memory, 2-1, 2-4, A-1 Battery, 2-2 BIOS;.
Diskette drive, configuring, 2-19 controller, 2-1, 2-15 number of, 2-1, 2-2 -19 protective card, 1-3 type(s), 2-2, 2-19 Display adapter, 1-4,1-7 -8, 2-12 Drives, see Diskette drive or Hard disk Driver(s), 1-17 E EGA card, 2-12 Electromagnetic interference, 1-2 Environmental conditions, 1-2 Equipment, installed, 2-1, 2-12 Error messages, 1-17; 2-3, 2-30 ESPEED.
M Math coprocessor, 2-12 Memory, addresses, 2-9 -10, 2-24 -25, A-1 -2 base, 2-1, 2-4, A-1 cache, 2-24-25 CMOS RAM, 2-2, 2-5, 2-27, 2-29 conflicts, 2-25 conventional, A-1 count, 1-16 expanded, A-2 -3 extended, 2-1, 2-3, A-1 -2 general information, A-1 LIM EMS, A-2 manager, A-1 -3 map, A-3 RAM, 2-1 -2, 2-9 -10, 2-25, 2-29, A-1 -3 reserved, A-1 -2 ROM, 2-1, 2-9 shadow RAM, 2-1, 2-9 -10 types, A-1 -2 Messages, error, 1-17, 2-2, 2-30 Modem, connecting 1-11 Monitor, brightness, 1-17 cable, 1-4 -5, 1-8 CGA card,
Port, keyboard, 1-12, 1-14 monitor, 1-4 -8,2-12 mouse, 1-13-14 parallel, 1-8 -10, 2-1, 2-13 -15 primary, 2-13-15 serial, 1-11, 1-13 ,2-1, 2-13 -15 VGA, 1-4, 2-12 Post-SETUP, 2-30 Power, button, 1-16 cord(s), 1-2, 1-4, 1-4, 1-10, 1-15 indicator, 1-16, 2-8 light, 1-16 source, 1-2 Power-on diagnostics, 1-16, 2-26 Power-on low speed, 2-7-8 Power-on password, 2-16 Preconfigured system, 1-17 SP-z-13-15 cortkting 1-8 -11 parallel, 1-8 -10, 2-1, 2-13 -15 serial, 1-11, 2-1, 2-13 -15 Processor speed, 2-1, 2-7 -8 Prot
SETUP keyboard options, 2-1, 2-11 keyboard speed, 2-1, 2-11 key functions, 2-4 leaving the program, 2-26-29 low speed, 2-7 -8 math coprocessor, 2-12 memory, 2-2, 2-4, 2-9 -10,2-24-25 network server mode, 2-1, 2-17 non-cacheable addresses, 2-2, 2-24-25 number of diskette drives, 2-12, 2-19 numeric coprocessor, 2-12 num lock, 2-1, 2-11 options, selecting 2-4 parallel port, 2-1, 2-13-15 password, 2-1, 2-16 -19 post-SETUP procedures, 2-30 power-on low speed, 2-7 -8 processor speed, 2-1, 2-7 -8 prompt, 1-17, 2-
Video BIOS, 2-1, 2-9 -10 Video cards, 1-4, 1-7 -8, 2-12 Video monitor, see Monitor Video port, 1-4 -5 Video shadow RAM, 2-1, 2-9 -10 Video type, 2-12 Virtual Cache, 2-26 Volume, 2-15 W Windows, 1-17, 2-30, A-3 6
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