Epson ActionPC 5000 User manual

EPSON
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User’s Guide
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Copyright 0 1994 by Epson America, Inc.
Torrance, California, USA
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Important Safety Instructions
Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow
all warnings and instructions marked on the computer.
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Unplug the computer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only.
Do not spill liquid on the computer.
Do not place the computer on an unstable surface or near a radiator
or heat register.
Do not block or cover the openings in the computer’s cabinet. Do not
insert objects through the slots.
Use only the type of power source indicated on the computer’s label.
Connect all equipment to properly grounded power outlets. Avoid
using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control
systems that regularly switch on and off.
Do not let the computer’s power cord become damaged or frayed.
If you use an extension cord with the computer, make sure the total
ampere rating of the devices plugged into the extension cord does
not exceed the cord’s ampere rating. Also, make sure the total of all
devices plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt
to service the computer yourself.
Unplug the computer and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
If the power cord or plug is damaged; if liquid has entered the
computer; if the computer has been dropped or the cabinet damaged;
if the computer does not operate normally or exhibits a distinct
change in performance. Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions.
If you plan to use the computer in Germany, observe the following:
To provide adequate short-circuit protection and over-current
protection for this computer, the building installation must be
protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.
Beii Anschluiz des Computers an die Netzversorgung mug
sichergestellt werden, dat3 die Geb3udeinstallation mit einem
16 A Uberstromschutzschalter abgesichert ist.
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Importantes instructions de sécurité
Lire attentivement les instructions suivantes et les conserver pour les
consulter en cas de be&n. Observer soigneusement tous les
avertksements et directives marques sur l’ordinateur.
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D&brancher l’ordinateur avant de le nettoyer. N’utiliser qu’un chiffon
humide. Veiller a ne pas renverser de liquides sur l’appareil.
Ne pas placer I’ordinateur sur une surface instable ni p&s d’une
source de cbaleur.
Ne pas bloquer ni couvrir les orifices d’aeration de l’appareil. Ne pas
introduire d’objets dans les ouvertures.
Utiliser seulement le type de source d’alimentation t!lectrique indique
sur Yetiquette.
Tout 1’4quipement doit &re branche sur des prises de courant avec
contact de terre. Ne jamais utiliser une prise sur le m&e circuit
qu’un appareil 21 photocopies ou un syst&me de controle de
ventilation avec commutation marcbe-a&t automatique.
S’assurer que le cordon d’alimentation de I’ordinateur n’est pas
alsMc2 ni effiloch6.
Dans le cas ou on utilise rm cordon de rallonge avec l’ordinateur,
s’assurer que I’intensite en amperes requise pour tous les appareils
branch& sur ce cordon ne soit pas sup&ieure h la capacitk du cordon.
S’assurer aussi que cette intenste ne depasse jamais la somme de 15
amperes pour l’ensemble des appareils.
Sauf dans les cas spkcifiques expliq& clans ce manuel de l’usager,
ne pas essayer d’entretenir ou de r&parer l’ordinateur soi-meme.
Dkbrancher l’ordinateur et contacter un tecbnicien qualifie darts les
circonstances suivantes:
Si le cordon ou la prise sont abimks; si un liquide a p&&r& a
l’intkieur de l’appareil; si on a laiss4 tomber l’appareil ou si le boitier
est endommage; si l’ordinateur ne fonctionne pas normalement ou
fonctionne dune man&e t&s differente de l’ordinaire. N’ajuster que
les commandes d&&s dans les directives.
Pour utiliser I’ordinateur en Allemagne, il est r&wake que le
b&iment soit muni d’un disjoncteur de 16 amperes pour prot&er
I’ordinateur contre les courts-circuits et le survoltage.

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
FOR AMERICAN USERS
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio and
television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
0 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
0 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
0 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected
0 Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING
The connection of a non-shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will
invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels that
exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment. It is the responsibility of the
user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device. If this
~.titi~t has more than one interface connector, do not leave cables connected to unused
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FOR CANADIAN USERS
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the Canadian
Department of communications.
L.e prksent appareil num&ique n’kmet pas de bruits radio&ctriques d&passant les limites
applicables aux appareils numkriqucs de Classe B prescritcs darts le r&glement sur le
brouillage radio&ctrique 6dicte par le MinistLre des Communications du Canada

Introduction
Your new EPSON® computer is a versatile system ideally
suited for use as a network server or high-powered
workstation. It offers the following features:
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Upgradable 486SX, SX2, DX, DX2, or Pentium™ OverDrive™
processor
Energy Star compliant, low-power standby mode for the
video and hard disk drive in standard configurations
High-speed, 32-bit local bus interfaces for both SVGA video
and IDE hard disk drives
4MB or 8MB of internal memory, expandable to 64MB
System and video BIOS shadow RAM
8KB of internal processor cache, with support for 64KB,
128KB, or 256KB of external cache
1MB of on board video memory, expandable to 2MB
Math coprocessor built into the microprocessor on DX,
DX2, and Pentium OverDrive systems
Local bus video with True Color™ support, which lets your
monitor display up to 16.8 million colors
Built-in SVGA port with support for energy-conserving
monitors
Two built-in serial ports and one built-in parallel port
One built-in PS/2™ compatible keyboard port and one
built-in PS/2 compatible mouse port

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Three 16-bit, ISA option/expansion slots (one full-length
and two half-length) and two 32-bit VESA local bus slots
(VESA slots can also be used for ISA cards)
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Space for up to four mass storage devices, three externally
accessible and one internal; on-board controllers support
up to two IDE hard disk drives and two diskette drives
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Password security and anti-virus features.
Your system contains local bus interfaces for the video and IDE
controllers. These buses can transfer data at the full speed of
your processor rather than at the standard 8.33 MHz ISA bus
speed, so your system can access the hard disk drive and
process video data far more quickly. The local bus video,
combined with the standard 1MB of on-board video memory,
provides fast video response in a range of resolutions and
colors. (See Appendix A for a list of supported resolutions.)
In standard configurations, this computer complies with the
United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star
Program, which promotes the manufacture of energyefficient
printers, computers, and monitors. Your computer’s
“GreenPC” feature places the hard disk drive in a low-power
standby mode when the mouse or keyboard has been inactive
for a specified period of time.
Note
If you have an Energy Star compliant monitor, it also goes
into a low-power standby mode because it isn’t receiving
video signals from your computer. (Screens on
non-compliant monitors go blank, but do not enter a
low-power standby mode.)
The VESA option slots allow you to install high-performance
VESA-compliant devices such as a graphics accelerator card,
SCSI adapter, or network controller.
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Your computer’s SETUP configuration program lets you select
different time-out periods for the hard disk drive and video
signals so you can ensure that the standby feature fits the way
you work.
Your system may have been configured for you. If so,
everything you need to get started is already in place. The
settings for your hardware configuration have been adjusted to
ensure optimal system performance. The hard disk drive may
contain the operating system and Microsoft® Windows™. In
addition, the drivers needed to take advantage of your system’s
local bus features and enhanced video resolutions may have been
installed for you.
Optional Equipment
You can easily upgrade your computer by installing additional
memory and a wide variety of options, as described below.
(Installation instructions are provided in Chapters 4 and 5.)
System Memory
By adding 1MB, 2MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, or 32MB SIMMs
(single inline memory modules) to the main system board, you
can expand the computer’s memory up to 64MB.
Video Memory
You can increase the video memory in your system to 2MB,
which allows you to use higher video resolutions with more
colors.
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Cache Memory
You can increase the cache memory to 64KB, 128KB, or 256KB
by installing additional SRAM chips on your main system
board. Additional cache allows your system to access
frequently used data faster, improving the overall performance
of the system.
Microprocessor
Your system supports the following microprocessors:
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486SX/25 or /33
486SX2/50 or /66
486DX/33, /40, or /50
486DX2/50 or /66
Pentium OverDrive.
Your system can hold up to four mass storage devices,
including hard disk drives, diskette drives, a tape drive, a
CD-ROM drive, or an optical drive. As your storage needs
expand, you can install additional drives.
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SVGA and IDE Drivers
Your computer comes with special SVGA and IDE drivers for
the integrated local bus SVGA and IDE hard disk drive
interfaces. The IDE driver lets you use the high-speed, 32-bit
local bus IDE hard disk drive interface which dramatically
increases the speed of your computer as it reads from and
writes to your hard disk drive.
The SVGA drivers allow you to take advantage of the local bus
and extended VGA features such as high resolutions and
132-column text mode when you run popular application
programs.
If your system was configured for you, these drivers have
already been installed. If you need to install them yourself, see
Chapter 2 for instructions on installing the IDE driver. The
README.TXT file on Drivers diskette 2 tells you how to install
video drivers for specific applications. See Chapter 2 for more
information.
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