Epson Endeavor P60 User manual

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User’s Guide
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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.
Beim AnschluB des Computers an die Netzversorgung muB
sichergestellt werden, daB die Gebäudeinstallation mit einem
16 A Überstromschutzschalter abgesichert ist.
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Importantes instructions de sécurité
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.
lDebrancher l’ordinateur avant de le nettoyer. N’utiliser qu’un chiffon
humide. Veiller a ne pas renverser de liquides sur l’appareil.
lNe pas placer l’ordinateur sur une surface instable ni pres d'une
source de chaleur.
lNe pas bloquer ni couvrir les orifices d’aération de l’appareil. Ne pas
introduire d’objets dans les ouvertures.
lUtiliser seulement le type de source d’alimentation électrique indiqué
sur l’etiquette.
lTout l’equipement doit être branche sur des prises de courant avec
contact de terre. Ne jamais utiliser une prise sur le même circuit
qu’un appareil a photocopies ou un systéme de controle de
ventilation avec commutation marche-arrêt automatique.
lS’assurer que le cordon d’alimentation de l’ordinateur n’est pas
abîme ni effiloché.
lDans 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 a la capacite du cordon.
S’assurer aussi que cette intenste ne depasse jamais la somme de 15
amperes pour l’ensemble des appareils.
lSauf dans les cas specifiques expliques dans ce manuel de l’usager,
ne pas essayer d’entretenir ou de reparer l’ordinateur soi-même.
lDebrancher l’ordinateur et contacter un technicien qualifie dans les
circonstances suivantes:
Si le cordon ou la prise sont abimes; si un liquide a pénétré a
l’intérieur de l’appareil; si on a laissé tomber l’appareil ou si le boîtier
est endommagé; si l’ordinateur ne fonctionne pas normalement ou
fonctionne dune manière très différente de l’ordinaire. N’ajuster que
les commandes décrites dans les directives.
lPour utiliser l’ordinateur en Allemagne, il est nécessaire que le
bâtiment soit muni d’un disjoncteur de 16 amperes pour proteger
l’ordinateur contre les courts-circuits et le survoltage.
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Contents
lntroduction
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
System Memory
Cache Memory
Video
Mass Storage
System BIOS
PCI Auto-configuration
BIOS Upgrades
How to Use This Manual
Conventions Used in This Manual
Where to Get Help
Compu Serve On-line Support
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Chapter 1 Seting Up Your System
Choosing a Location ........................ l-l
Setting the Input Voltage ...................... l-2
Checking the Power Cord ..................... l-3
Installing Optional Devices .................... l-4
Front Panel Features ........................ l-5
Back Panel Features ......................... l-6
Turning On the System ....................... l-6
Turning Off the System .......................
1-8
Chapter 2 Running the Setup Program
Starting the Setup Program
2-2
Setup Options
2-4
Standard CMOS Setup
2-5
Date
2-5
Time
2-5
Floppy Drive A:
2-5
Floppy Drive B:
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DriveC,D,E,F:Type. .........................
Drive C, D, E, F: Timeout .........................
Keyboard .........................
Base Memory .........................
Extended Memory .........................
Advanced CMOS Setup .........................
Typematic Rate Programming .........................
Press Fl Message Display .........................
System Boot Up Num Lock .........................
System Boot Up Sequence .........................
System Boot Up CPU Speed .........................
Cache Memory .........................
Network Password Checking .........................
ISA Linear Frame Buffer .........................
Set Linear Frame Address To .........................
Disable Shadow Memory Size .........................
Disable Shadow Memory Base .........................
Base Memory Size .........................
IDE DMA Transfer Mode ................................
IDE Multiple Sector Mode .........................
Enhanced ISA LBA Translators .........................
Enhanced ISA Timing .........................
ISA IRQ 9, ISA IRQ 10, and ISA IRQ 11 ................
Peripheral Management Setup .........................
Programming Option .........................
On-board Floppy Drive .........................
On-board IDE Drive .........................
First Serial Port Address .........................
Second Serial Port Address .........................
Parallel Port Address .........................
IRQ Active State .........................
Parallel Port Mode .........................
Configure With BIOS Defaults .........................
Configure With Power-on Defaults ..................
Change Password .........................
Write to CMOS and Exit .........................
Do Not Write to CMOS and Exit .........................
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Chapter 3
Using Your Computer
Stopping a Command or Program......................... 3-l
Resetting the Computer .........................3-2
Using a Password .........................
3-3
Changing the Processor Speed .........................
3-3
Upgrading the BIOS .........................
3-5
Recovering an Interrupted BIOS Upgrade 3-7
Chapter 4
Installing and Removing Options
Removing the Computer’s Cover.........................
4-2
Replacing the Computer’s Cover .........................
4-3
Main System Board Map...............................
4-4
Main System Board Jumpers.........................
4-5
Installing an Expansion Board.........................
4-6
Removing an Expansion Board.........................
4-9
Installing SIMMs......................... 4-10
Removing SIMMs ......................... 4-14
Installing VRAM.........................
4-15
Removing VRAM ......................... 4-17
Post-installation Setup ......................... 4-17
Chapter 5
Installing and Removing Dives
Setting the Hard Disk Drive Jumpers.........................
5-2
Removing the Drive’s Mounting Frames .........................
5-3
Removing the 3.5-inch Drive Carrier .........................
5-4
Installing the 3.5-inch Drive Carrier .........................
5-6
Installing a 3.5-inch Drive .........................
5-7
Removing a 3.5-inch Drive .........................
5-8
Installing a 5.25-inch Drive .........................
5-9
Removing a 5.25-inch Drive
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5-13
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Chapter 6
Using the video Utilities
Supported Video Refresh Rates
Supported Video Modes
Monitor List
Before You Run the Mach32 Installation Program
Starting the Mach32 Installation Program
Setting the Power-Up Configuration
Running the Graphics Adapter Diagnostics
Installing the Video Adapter Utilities
Installing the Windows Device Drivers
Using FlexDesk
Installing the Adapter Interface
Chapter 7
Troubleshooting
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Identifying Your System .........................
Error and Information Messages .........................
Beep Codes. .........................
Error Messages .........................
ISA NM1 Messages ............................
General Troubleshooting ..............................
Problems at Initial System Start-up .......................
Problems When the System was Running Correctly
Problems Running New Application Software
Miscellaneous Problems .........................
Appendix A Specifications
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CPU and Memory ...........................A-l
Controllers ...............................A-3
Interfaces ................................ A-4
Mass Storage .............................. A-4
Keyboard ................................ A-5
Setup Program ............................. A-5
Physical Characteristics ........................A-5
Power Supply .............................A-5
Environmental Requirements .................... A-7
Tested Operating Environments .................. A-7
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Safety Compliance ....................A-12
Options Available from EPSON....................A-8
System Memory Map....................A-9
System I/O Addresses....................A-10
System Board Interrupts....................A-11
DMA Channels....................A-12
Connector Pin Assignments
....................A-13
Index
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Introduction
Your EPSON@ computer represents the state-of-the-art in PC
technology by incorporating the high-performance Intel@
PentiumTM microprocessor and PC1 bus architecture. Your
system includes the following features:
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A 60 MHz Intel Pentium microprocessor
8MB of random access memory (RAM) on two 4MB single
in-line memory modules (SIMMs), expandable up to 128MB
256KB of secondary cache memory on the system board
Integrated AT1 Mach32 high-performance, local bus PC1
graphics controller with a 15-pin analog VGA port
1MB of video RAM (VRAM) expandable to 2MB using
eight 256KB VRAM modules
Two PC1 expansion slots (for one full-length board and one
half-length board)
Three 16-bit, ISA expansion slots (for one full-length board
and two half-length boards)
Super I/O controller integrating the serial ports, the
parallel port, the diskette drive, and the IDE hard disk
drive controller functions into a single chip
IDE ISA hard disk drive interface
Diskette drive controller supporting 2.88MB drives and
providing auto-sensing capabilities
System BIOS in a flash EEPROM including support for the
Setup program and PC1 adapter auto-configuration utility
Introduction 1