Epson ActionPC 8000 User manual

EPSON
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User’s Guide
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Torrance, California, USA 9/95
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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.
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Importantes instructions de sbcuritb
Lire attentivement les instructions suivantes et les conserver pour les
consulter en cas de besoin. Observer soigneusement tous les
avertissements et directives marques sur l’ordinateur.
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Debrancher l’ordinateur avant de le nettoyer. N’utiliser qu’un chiffon
humide. Veiller ane pas renverser de liquides sur l’appareil.
Ne pas placer l’ordinateur sur une surface instable ni pres dune
source de chaleur.
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 Clectrique indique
sur l’etiquette.
Tout l’equipement doit Ctre branche sur des prises de courant avec
contact de terre. Ne jamais utiliser une prise sur le meme circuit
qu’un appareil a photocopies ou un systeme de controle de
ventilation avec commutation marche-arret automatique.
S’assurer que le cordon d’alimentation de l’ordinateur n’est pas
abime ni effiloche.
Dans le cas ou on utilise un cordon de rallonge avec l’ordinateur,
s’assurer que l’intensite en amperes requise pour tous les appareils
branches sur ce cordon ne soit pas superieure ala capacite du cordon.
S’assurer aussi que cette intensite ne depasse jamais la somme de 15
amperes pour l’ensemble des appareils.
Sauf dans les cas specifiques expliques dans ce manuel de l’usager,
ne pas essayer d’entretenir ou de reparer l’ordinateur soi-meme.
Debrancher l’ordinateur et contacter un technicien qualifie dans les
circonstances suivantes:
Si le cordon ou la prise sont abimes; si un liquide a pen&C a
l’interieur de l’appareil; si on a laisse tomber l’appareil ou si le bonier
est endommage; si l’ordinateur ne fonctionne pas normalement ou
fonctionne dune man&e tres differente de l’ordinaire. N’ajuster que
les commandes d&rites dans les directives.
Pour utiliser l’ordinateur en Allemagne, il est necessaire que le
batiment soit muni d’un disjoncteur de 16 amperes pour proteger
l’ordinateur contre les courts-circuits et le survoltage.
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l Ziehen Sie den Computer heraus, und rufen Sie qualifiziertes
Wartungspersonal, wenn eine der folgenden Bedingungen auftritt:
Das Netzkabel oder der Netzstecker ist beschadigt; Fltissigkeit ist in
den Computer eingetreten; der Computer wurde fallengelassen oder
das Gehause ist beschadigt; der Computer funktioniert nicht
ordnungsgemain oder die Leistung hat sich merklich geandert. Stellen
Sie nur die Bedienelemente ein, die in der Gebrauchsanweisung
beschrieben sind.
l Nehmen Sie den Computer bei Flugreisen als Handgepack mit in den
Fluggastraum, damit er nicht in einem drucklosen Frachtraum
verstaut wird.
l Beachten Sie den folgenden Hinweis, wenn Sie den Computer in
Deutschland in Betrieb nehmen:
Beim Anschluh des Computers an die Netzversorgung muh
sichergestellt werden, dab die Gebaudeinstallation mit einem 16 A
ijberstromschutzschalter abgesichert ist.
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Introduction
Your new EPSON®computer is a full powered, full featured
system that gives you complete access for all your business and
home computer needs. And because your computer is plug and
play compliant and designed to take advantage of Microsoft@
Windows® 95, you’ll be able to use all the latest technology.
With the computer’s 586-class processor and a generous 8MB of
standard memory you can run a vast array of the latest
programs, utilities, and games designed for productivity and
fun.
The system’s state-of-the-art PCI (Peripheral Component
Interconnect) bus architecture enables faster and more efficient
response from your VGA monitor and any PCI devices you
may install, such as PCI option cards and IDE (Integrated Drive
Electronics) devices.
When you’re ready for even more capability, you can expand
your system, video, and cache memory, install option cards
and additional drives, and upgrade your processor.
Computer Features
Your computer offers the following features:
0 586-class processor
0 At least 8MB of RAM (Random Access Memory),
expandable to 128MB
0 PCI components on the main system board provide a direct
line for caching, memory, and device control for all PCI
devices
Introduction 1

High-speed, PCI VGA controller with an integrated 24-bit
RAMDAC and 64-bit DRAM interface
Two PCI, ATA-2 compatible, enhanced IDE interfaces
supporting up to four IDE devices, such as hard disk drives
and CD-ROM drives (two on each interface)
16KB of internal cache in the processor and up to 1MB of
external cache on the main system board
1MB of video memory, expandable to 2MB
Three Energy Star compliant power-saving modes for the
CPU, video, and hard disk drives in standard
configurations
Three 16-bit, ISA (Industry Standard Architecture) option
slots and two PCI option slots supporting up to two PCI
bus m aster cards
On the slim line computer, space for up to four mass storage
devices-three externally accessible and one internal; on
the tower computer, space for up to seven mass storage
devices-four externally accessible and three internal.
Power-saving Features
In standard configurations, this computer complies with the
United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star
Program, which promotes the manufacture of energy-efficient
printers, computers, and monitors. Your computer’s “deep
green” features place the CPU, video, and hard disk drives in
power-saving modes when the mouse and keyboard have been
inactive for a specified period of time. You can customize the
deep green features in the SETUP program.
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ISA and PCI Expansion Buses
Your computer includes two expansion buses for two types of
option cards: ISA and PCI. The ISA bus transfers data at
8.33 MHz for up to three 16-bit ISA option cards. This bus is
especially suitable for fax/ modem cards, sound cards, and
SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) cards for scanners.
The PCI bus provides extremely fast data transfer (33 MHz) for
up to two high-performance PCI cards, such as network
adapters and high-speed video cards. The computer supports
plug and play technology that automatically configures the
resources used by PCI cards, such as interrupt requests and
memory addresses.
System and video BIOS
The computer’s system and video BIOS are contained in a flash
ROM device on the main system board. The BIOS includes the
following:
0 ISA and PCI compatibility
0 Power-on diagnostics tests
0 SETUP program
0 PCI auto-configuration utility
0 BIOS upgrade and recovery code
Your computer supports shadowing of the system and video
BIOS to allow the BIOS routines to run from fast, 64-bit RAM
instead of from the slower, 8-bit flash ROM device.
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PCI Auto-configuration
The PCI auto-configuration utility works with the SETUP
program to support PCI option cards. When you turn on the
computer after installing a PCI option card, the BIOS
automatically configures interrupts, DMA channels, I/O
addresses, and other settings. You can also customize these
resources in SETUP.
BIOS Upgrades
Because the BIOS is stored in a flash ROM device, you can
easily upgrade the BIOS information without replacing the
chip. You can upgrade the BIOS by running a utility from a
diskette, hard disk, or network server.
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
it contains.
If you are reading this manual online, select the highlighted
text in the summaries below to skip to the chapter you want to
read. You can also print out chapters you use frequently. If you
are reading a printed version of this manual, see the following
chapter summaries to find the sections you need.
Chapter 1 provides instructions for setting up your system and
connecting peripheral devices such as the monitor and printer.
Chapter 2 describes how to run the SETUP program to define
your computer’s configuration and how to install the PCI IDE
and video drivers.
4 Introduction