Epson Endeavor WG User manual

EPSON
Setup Guide

Copyright 66 1993 by Epson America, Inc.
Torrance, California

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. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are
provided for ventilation; do not block or cover these openings.
Do not place the computer near or over a radiator or heat
register.
7. zi computer using the type of power source indicated
8. If you plan to operate the computer in Germany, observe the
following safety precaution:
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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sichergestellt werden, da% die Geb~udeinstallation tit einem
16AiJberstromschutzschalterabgesichertist.
9. Connect all equipment to properly grounded (earthed) power
outlets. If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet,
contact your electrician to replace your outlet. Avoid using
outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control
systems that regularly switch on and off.
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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. Except as specifically explained in this manual, do not attempt to
service thecomputer yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
14. Unplug the computer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power cord or plug is damaged.
B. If liquid has entered the computer.
C. If the computer does not operate normally when the
operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
Improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and often requires extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the computer to normal operation.
D. If the computer has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.

Contents
lntroduction
Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System
1 Choosing a Location .......................
1-2
2 Removing the Protective Card
..................
1-3
3 Connecting a Monitor
......................
1-4
Using the VGA Port ......................
1-4
Using a DispIay Adapter Card ................
1-7
4 Connecting a Printer or Other Device
.............
1-8
Using the ParaIIeI Port. ....................
1-9
Using the Serial Ports .....................
1-11
5 Connecting the Keyboard
....................
1-12
6 Connecting the Mouse
......................
1-13
7 Connecting the Power Cord
...................
1-15
8 Turning On the Computer
....................
1-16
Where ..........................
1-17
Chapter 2
Running the SETUP Program
Starting the SETUP Program
....................
2-2
selecting options.
.......................
2-4
Setting the Date and Time
..................... 2-6
Setting the Processor Speed Options
............... 2-7
Setting the Fast Boot Option
....................
2-8
Setting the System and Video BIOS Options
...........
2-9
Setting the Keyboard Options
................... 2-11
InstaIIed Equipment
.........................
2-12
Setting the Built-in ParaIIeI and SeriaI Port Options
.......
2-13
Setting the Speaker
.........................
2-15

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
....................
2-24
Setting the Cache Test and Use Control Options ........
2-25
Saving Your Settings and Exiting SETUP ............
2-26
You made changes, and want to save them and
exit SETUP
.........................
2-27
You made no changes and want to exit SETUP
......
2-27
You made changes and want to exit SETUP
without saving the changes
................
2-28
You F10
..............
2-28
Post-SETUP Procedures
......................
2-30
Appendix A
Using Memory
Types of Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A-1

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. (For general installation
guidelines, see the Read This First card that came with your
computer.)
For information on using system memory, see Appendix A.
Note
If your computer has already been configured, you don’t
need to run SETUP or install any software. Just set it up as
described in Chapter 1 and turn it on.
For complete information about using your computer, see the
User’s Guide.
Introduction 1