Epson Progression User manual

EPSON® PROGRESSION™
Setup Guide
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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.
Operate the computer using the type of power source indicated
on its label. If you are not sure of the type of power available,
consult your dealer or local power company.
8.
If you plan to operate the computer in Germany, observe the
following safety precaution:
To provide adequate shortcircuit protection and over-current
protection for this computer, the building installation must be
protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker.
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.
Important Safety Instructions
10. Do not allow the computer’s cord to become damaged or frayed.
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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
plugged into 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 the computer 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.
E. If the computer exhibits a distinct change in performance.
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Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System
1 Choosing a Location.
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1-2
2 Removing the Protective Card
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1-3
3 Connecting a Monitor
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1-4
Using a Display Adapter Card
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1-7
4 Connecting a Printer or Other Device
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1-8
Using the Parallel Port.
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1-9
Using SeriaI
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1-11
5 connecting the Keyboard.
................... 1-12
6 Connecting the Mouse
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1-13
7 Connecting the Power Cord
................... 1-15
8 Turning On the Computer
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1-16
Where To Go Next
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1-17
Chapter 2
Running the SETUP Program
Starting the SETUP Program
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2-2
Selecting Options
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2-4
Setting the Date and Time
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2-5
Setting the Processor Speed Options
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2-6
Setting the Fast Boot Option
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2-8
Setting the System and Video BIOS Options
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2-8
Setting the Keyboard Options
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2-10
InstaIled Equipment
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2-11
Setting the Built-in Parallel and SeriaI Port Options
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2-12
Setting the Speaker
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2-14
Setting the Disk Drive Controllers
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2-14

Setting the Password Options ...................
2-15
Changing a Password .....................
2-17
Deleting a Password. ..................... 2-17
Setting the Diskette Drive Type(s)
................ 2-18
Setting the Hard Disk Drive(s)
.................. 2-19
Hard Disk Drive Types
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2-19
Setting the Non-cache Areas ....................
2-23
Setting the Cache Test and Use Control Options
........ 2-24
Saving Your Settings and Exiting SETUP
............ 2-25
You made changes, and want to save them and
exit SETUP
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2-26
You made no changes and want to exit SETUP
...... 2-26
You made changes and want to exit SETUP
without saving the changes
............... 2-27
You saved your settings with [F101
............ 2-27
Post-SETUP Procedures
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2-29
Appendix A
Using Memory
Types of Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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This manual explains how to set up your Epson
®
Progression™
computer. Chapter 1 provides simple step-by-step 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
system.)
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. (Ask your dealer if
you are not sure if your computer was preconfigured.)
For information on using system memory, see Appendix A.
The instructions in this manual are designed to get your system
up and running; for complete information about using your
computer, see the User’s Guide.
If you need help while you are setting up your computer in the
United States, you can contact your dealer or call the Epson
Customer Support Center at [phone]. If you purchased
your computer outside the United States, contact your nearest
Epson dealer. International Marketing locations are listed
inside the back cover of your User’s Guide.

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.
Setting Up Your System
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1
Choosing a Location
When selecting a place to set up your system, choose a safe,
convenient location that provides the following:
0 A flat, hard surface. Surfaces like beds and carpets attract
static electricity, which can erase data on your disks,
damage the computer’s circuitry, and prevent proper
ventilation.
D Good air circulation. Leave several inches of space around
the computer so air can move freely.
D Moderate environmental conditions. Select a cool, dry area
and protect your computer from extremes in temperature,
humidity, dust, and smoke. Avoid direct sunlight or other
sources of heat.
0 No electromagnetic interference. Do not place your system
too close to any electrical device, such as a telephone or
television, which generates an electromagnetic field.
0 Appropriate power cords. Connect all your equipment with
the appropriate power cords for the power source in your
area. If you are operating the computer in a country other
than the one in which you purchased it, see “Power Source
Requirements” in Appendix A of the User’s Guide for
information on the cords you should use.
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2
Removing the Protective Card
If you have only a 3.5-inch diskette drive (one that uses
diskettes that are 3.5 inches wide), go to step 3.
If you have a 5.25-inch diskette drive (like the one shown
below), there may be a protective card in the diskette slot. To
remove it, lift the latch up to release the card; then pull it out.
latch
(If you have a second 5.25-inch diskette drive, be sure to
remove the card from it also.)
Caution
Never turn on your computer with a protective card in the
diskette slot. You could damage the diskette drive.
Save the protective card. If you transport your computer later,
insert the card to protect the drive’s read/write heads during
shipping.
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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 VGA port as described below.
If you have any other type of monitor, see “Using a Display
Adapter Card” on page 1-7.
Note
If a manual was provided with your monitor, refer to those
instructions along with the ones below.
Follow these steps to connect your VGA monitor to the
computer’s VGA port:
1. Place your monitor on top of or near the computer. Turn the
monitor and computer around so the backs are facing you.
2. There should be two cables provided with your monitor: the
monitor cable (to connect it to the computer) and the power
cable (to connect it to a power source). On most monitors,
the monitor cable is permanently attached to the monitor,
such as the one shown in the illustration on the next page.
If your monitor does not have an attached cable, connect
the cable to it now. (See your monitor manual for
instructions.)
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3. Examine the connector end of the monitor cable and position
it to line up with the VGA port on the computer. Then plug
the cable into the port, as shown below.
VGA port
Caution
To avoid damaging the connector, be careful not to bend
the pins when inserting the plug.
4. If the connector has retaining screws, be sure to tighten them.
Setting Up Your System
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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.
1-6
Setting Up Your System

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.
Note
Skip this section if you connected your monitor to the
computer’s VGA port.
before you can connect a monitor to a display adapter card, you
must install the card in your computer. If you (or your dealer)
have not already installed it, follow the instructions in
Chapter 3 of the User’s Guide to install an option card.
When installing the card, check to make sure any switches or
jumpers on the card are set properly. For example, you may
need to change a switch setting to select color or monochrome.
See the documentation that came with your monitor and
display adapter card for instructions.
If you install a high-resolution graphics adapter card that
connects to an alternate V G A interface (also called a “feature
connector”), see Chapter 3 of the User’s Guide for instructions
on connecting the card to the feature connector on the main
system board.
Note
If you install a display adapter card, you must set jumper
JP7 on the main system board to disable the built-in VGA
port. (You do not have to do this if you connected the card to
the VGA feature connector on the main system board.) You
may also need to set jumper JP5 to indicate whether you are
using a color or monochrome monitor. See Chapter 3 of the
User’s Guide for instructions on changing jumper settings.
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Once you have installed your adapter card, return to this
section to connect your monitor. If your monitor came with its
own manual, follow the instructions there. Otherwise, you can
follow the steps above for connecting a monitor to the
computer’s VGA port; just insert your monitor connector into
the video card port instead of the computer’s VGA port.
4
Connecting a Printer of Other Device
Your computer has both parallel and serial ports. To connect a
printer or other peripheral device to one of these ports, follow
the instructions below.
1-8 Setting up Your System

Using the Parallel Port
Follow these steps to connect a parallel printer to your
computer:
1. Place the printer next to the computer with their backs facing
you.
2. Position the appropriate end of the printer cable to line up
with the parallel port on the computer, as shown below.
Then plug it in. If the plug has retaining screws, be sure to
tighten them.
parallel port
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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.
clips
4. Plug the printer’s power cord into an appropriate grounded
(earthed) electrical outlet.
1-10 Setting Up Your System

Using the Serial Port
If you have a serial printer, a modem, or other peripheral
device, you can connect it to the serial (RS-232C) port on the
back of the computer. The serial port uses a DB-9P connector,
so be sure you have a compatible cable.
To connect a serial device, insert the connector into the serial
port, as shown below.
serial port
Note
You need to ensure that the serial port is set up so it
functions properly. If you are using the port for a serial
printer, you need to redirect printer output to the serial port
instead of the parallel port. If you’re using MS-DOS
®
, you
can do this with the MODE or SETMODE commands. See
your MS-DOS manuals for instructions.
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