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E P S O N ® EQUITY™ 386SX PLUS User’s Guide
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Contents Introduction Optional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Operating Systems and Other Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VGA Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Where to Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System 1 Choosing a Location . . . . . . . .
Setting the Display Adapter Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Power-on Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Processor Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Speaker and Keyboard Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Real-time Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Hard Disk Drive Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hard Disk Drive Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 4 Enhancing System Operations Using AUTOEXEC.BAT and Other Batch Files . . . . . . . . . . Changing the Processor Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering Keyboard Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the ESPEED Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reassigning the Diskette Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using the AFDD Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Your Computer as a Network Server . .
Appendix A Using the VGA Utilities Preparing to Install Drivers or Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microsoft Windows/286, Versions 2.03 and 2.1. . . . . . . . . . . . Microsoft Windows/386, Version 2.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Microsoft/IBM OS/2, Version 1.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Autodesk AutoCAD, Version 2.62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Autodesk AutoCAD, Version 9.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Autodesk AutoCAD, Version 10.
Removing a Hard Disk From the Vertical Position . . . . . . . . . Installing or Removing a Disk Drive in the Horizontal Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the Subassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing a Disk Drive in the Horizontal Position . . . . . Replacing the Drive on the Subassembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing a Disk Drive From the Horizontal Position . . Replacing the Subassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printer Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Option Card Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mouse Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Memory Module Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Math Coprocessor Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction The Epson® Equity™ 386SX PLUS is a high-performance personal computer which offers exceptional speed and convenience in a compact design. The computer’s 16 MHz 80386SX microprocessor makes all your programs run faster, even when supporting multitasking operations. Your system includes either 1MB or 2MB of internal memory, a built-in VGA (video graphics array) display adapter, built-in parallel and serial interfaces, an IBM® PS/2™ compatible mouse port, and four standard option slots (three 16.
You may also want to install an 80387SX, 16 MHz math coprocessor in your computer to speed up mathematical calculations in certain application programs. Check with your authorized Epson dealer to see which options are available. Operating Systems and Other Software You probably have a version of MS-DOS: the operating system by Microsoft? to use with your Equity 386SX PLUS. Epson has enhanced MS-DOS by adding two time-saving utilities-HELP and MENU-that make it easier to use.
VGA Utilities Epson has provided special VGA device drivers and utilities that you can use with certain VGA monitors, such as multifrequency monitors. Using these utilities, you can take advantage of extended VGA features such as 16-color graphics mode resolutions up to 800 x 600 and 132-column text mode. How to Use This Manual This manual explains how to set up and operate your Equity 386SX PLUS. It also describes how to install options and run diagnostics checks.
Chapter 2 describes how to run the Setup program to define your computer’s configuration. You must do this before you use your computer. You may need to do it again later, if you change the configuration. Chapter 3 provides instructions for performing important operating procedures, including using and caring for disks and disk drives. Chapter 4 describes specialized features you can use to enhance your system’s performance.
Where to Get Help Customer support and service for Epson products are provided by a network of authorized Epson dealers and Customer Care Centers throughout the United States. Epson America provides product information and support to its dealers and Customer Care Centers. Therefore, we ask that you contact the business where you purchased your Epson product to request assistance. If the people there do not have the answer to your question, they can obtain it through our toll-free dealer support program.
Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System Setting up your Equity 386SX PLUS personal computer is easy. Just follow the eight steps in this chapter. As you set up your computer, you may want to leave this manual’s back cover foldout open so you can refer to the illustrations identifying the different parts.
Before you set up your computer, it’s important to choose a convenient location where it can run properly. Select a location that provides the following: A large, sturdy desk or table. The surface should be strong enough to easily support the weight of your system and large enough to accommodate all of its components. Select a location that allows plenty of space so you can work comfortably. A flat, hard surface.
Removing the Protector Card 2 If you have a 5 %-inch diskette drive, there is a protector card in the diskette slot. This card is inserted at the factory to protect the read/write heads in the drive. To remove it, flip the latch up to pop the card out part way, then pull it out, as shown below. (If you have a second 5 ‘I+inch diskette drive, be sure to remove the protector card from that drive as well.) Save the protector card.
Connecting a Monitor 3 The procedure you use to connect your monitor to the computer depends on the type of monitor you have. If you have a VGA monitor (or a multi-frequency monitor with an analog connector), you can connect it to the computer’s built-in VGA port. See “Using the VGA Interface” below. If you have any other type of monitor, see “Using a Display Adapter Card” below. Using the VGA Interface Follow these steps to connect your VGA monitor to the VGA port on the computer: 1.
4. Examine the connector end of the monitor cable, and position the plug to match the orientation of the monitor interface (marked with a monitor icon). Then insert the plug into the port (the connector should fit in easily when properly oriented), as shown below. A/ \// 5. retaining screws If the connector has retaining screws, tighten them by hand or with a screwdriver, depending on the screw type.
6. Plug the monitor power cord into the monitor’s power inlet, as shown below. 7. Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet.
Using a Display Adapter Card If you are using a non-VGA monitor, you’ll need to install a display adapter (video) card in one of the computer’s option slots before you can connect the monitor. (Your dealer may have already installed the video card for you.) If the video card has not yet been installed, you’ll need to follow the step-by-step instructions in Chapter 5 to install an option card. But first, check the following table to make sure your display adapter card and monitor are properly matched.
Once you have installed your video card, return to this section to connect your monitor to the computer. If your monitor came with its own manual, follow the instructions there. Otherwise, you can follow the steps in “Using the VGA Interface” above; just insert your monitor plug into the video card port instead of the built-in VGA port. 4 Connecting a Printer or Other Device Your computer has both parallel and serial interfaces.
Once you have the correct printer cable, follow these steps: 1. Place the printer next to the computer with the back panels facing you. 2. One end of the printer cable has a 25-pin, D-shell connector. Position the plug to match the orientation of the parallel interface (marked with a special icon). Then insert the connector into the port, as shown below. If the plug has retaining screws, tighten them by hand or with a screwdriver, depending on the screw type.
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. 4. Plug the printer’s power cord into a three-prong, 120-volt, grounded electrical outlet.
Using the Serial Interface If you have a printer, a modem, or other peripheral with a serial interface, 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, follow the same steps as above for connecting a parallel device but insert the connector into the serial port, marked with a special icon, as shown below.
5 Connecting the Keyboard Follow these steps to connect the keyboard: 1. Hold the keyboard cable connector so the indicator on the housing faces up. Insert the plug into the appropriate socket, marked with a keyboard icon, as shown below.
2. You can raise the keyboard by adjusting the legs on the bottom. To change the angle of the keyboard, turn it over and flip each leg upward until it locks into place, as shown below. - Connecting the Mouse 6 Your computer has an auxiliary port for an IBM PS/2 compatible mouse that uses a miniature DIN (6-pin) connector. To connect a mouse to the built-in mouse port, hold the mouse plug so it is oriented properly with the computer socket.
mouse connector “ - Caution Although the mouse and keyboard connectors are physically identical, they cannot be used interchangeably. Take care to insert the mouse plug into the mouse port. Once you have connected a mouse, you may need to add commands to your MS-DOS CONFIG.SYS file to enable your computer to use a mouse. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual and the manual that came with your mouse for instructions.
7 Connecting the Power Cord Follow these steps to connect the power cord: 1. Plug the power cord into the AC power inlet on the back panel, as shown below. WARNING To avoid an electric, shock, be sure to plug the curd into the computer before plugging it into the wall socket. 2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a three-prong, 120-volt, grounded electrical outlet.
Turning On the Computer 8 After you set up your system, you’re ready to turn on the power. But first, read the following safety rules to avoid accidentally damaging your computer or injuring yourself: Do not unplug cables from the computer when the power is on. Never turn on the computer with a protector card in the diskette drive. Never turn off or reset your computer while a disk drive light is on. This can destroy data stored on disk or make an entire disk unusable.
3. Turn on the monitor, printer, and any other peripheral devices connected to the computer. 4. To turn on the computer, press the power button located on the right side of the front panel, as shown below. power button The power indicator below the button lights up. After a few seconds, the computer starts to perform a diagnostic self test-a series of checks it completes each time you turn it on to make sure everything is working correctly.
When the system has successfully completed its self test, you see a prompt to insert a system diskette. (Do not insert a diskette at this point.) If necessary, use the controls on your monitor to adjust the brightness and contrast until characters on the screen are clear and at a comfortable level of intensity. If your monitor has horizontal and vertical hold controls, you may need to use them to stabilize the display.
Chapter 2 Running the Setup Program The first time you use your Equity 386SX PLUS, you need to run the Setup program on the Reference diskette to define the computer’s configuration. This is a simple procedure you must do at least once. (You may need to do it again later, if you change the configuration.
Automatic Configuration Your computer automatically defines the system’s memory configuration and recognizes a math coprocessor, if you have installed one. It also detects and configures most of the devices you may have installed in your system. For this reason, you may not need to change any of the default settings in the Setup program. However, you should check the options on the Setup menu to verify that the settings are correct for your system.
Slide the diskette into the drive until it is in all the way. Then turn the latch down to lock it in a vertical position. (For more instructions on inserting and removing diskettes, including 3 ½-inch diskettes, see Chapter 3.) 3. Turn on your system. (Remember to turn on your monitor and any peripherals before you turn on the computer.
Continuing From an Error Message If your computer has never been set up, you may see an error message, such as the following: 162 - System options not set (Run SETUP in REFERENCE DISK) (Resume = "F1" key) If you see an error message like this one, follow these steps: 1. Press F1. The computer beeps and the screen displays a message, such as the following: The error message beside the diamond indicates the condition causing the error. There may be more than one error listed in the message.
Note If you see the message Real-time clock has lost power, contact your Epson dealer. You cannot correct this error using the Setup program. 2. Be sure Y is highlighted and press Enter. The Setup program changes the setting that caused the error to a setting that is more likely to match your system configuration.
Moving the Cursor Block Use 1 and ? to move the cursor block (the highlighted bar) through the options on the main Setup menu. After you highlight the option you want, press Enter to select it. you need to enter numbers while and you want to use the numereric turn it back on. Follow the instructions in the rest of this chapter to use the Setup program to define your computer’s configuration.
1. At the main Setup menu, highlight Display. You see the current display adapter type, such as the following: I VGA I If the display adapter type is correct for your system, you can skip this section. 2. To change the display adapter setting, press Enter. The cursor block moves into the submenu and you see: CGA 40 column CGA 80 column Monochrome 80 column EGA,MCGA,VGA or other 3.
0 If you have a composite color monitor, such as a color television with a video input, try selecting CGA 80 column. If the resulting resolution is poor, run Setup again and select CGA 40 column. cl If you have a monochrome display adapter (MDA), an MGA, or a Hercules MGA attached to a monochrome monitor, choose Monochrome 80 column. (Also be sure to set the color/mono switch on the MGA card to mono.) 0 If you have any other combination of monitor and display adapter card, select EGA, MCGA, VGA or other.
Setting the Power-on Password A power-on password is a feature that lets you control who can use your computer. However, you do not need to set a power-on password to use your computer. If you do not want to set a password, skip this section. Once you set a power-on password, you must enter it at the key prompt ( Wrn ) every time you turn on or reset your computer. If you cannot enter it correctly, the computer locks up and does not respond to your keyboard entries.
4. To enter a password, type any combination of characters (including letters, numbers, and blank spaces) up to a total of seven characters. Use the backspace key to delete mistakes. Do not use characters requiring the SHIFT key, such as $, @, or * in your password. The computer does not recognize the SHIFT key when you use your password to access the system. Caution ember If you want to return to the password submenu without saving any changes, press ESC. 5.
The Setup program requires a power-on password to turn on network server mode. If you did not yet enter a password, this message appears: Set a power-on password first To enter a password, highlight power-on password and follow steps 3 through 5 above. 7. After you enter a power-on password and turn network server mode on or off, highlight * * * * SAVE SETTINGS * * * * and press Enter to return to the main Setup menu. Setting the Processor Speed Your computer can operate at two speeds: high or low.
Note You may not want to use the copy-protected programs. See in Chapter 4 for more information. This section describes how to set the processor speed in the Setup program. You can also change the speed using keyboard commands or by running the ESPEED program. See “Changing the Processor Speed” in Chapter 4 for more details. Follow these steps to set your processor speed: 1. At the main Setup menu, highlight Processor speed.
Setting the Speaker and Keyboard Options The Keyboard/Sound option lets you control these three features in your computer: Cl Speaker Ci Num Lock mode D Character repeat rate. Your computer has a built-in speaker that beeps when you perform certain operations. The default setting is Enabled (on) since it serves a useful purpose in many applications; however, you may prefer to disable the speaker. When the Num Lock mode is on, you can use the numeric characters on the keypad.
Follow these steps: 1. At the main Setup menu, highlight Keyboard/Sound. The current settings appear: Speaker Initial num lock KB repeat rate Enabled ON Normal If the displayed settings are appropriate for you, skip this section and go on to “Setting the Real-time Clock,” below. 2. To change any of the above settings, press Enter. The cursor block moves into the submenu and Speaker is highlighted. 3. To enable or disable the speaker (turn the speaker on or off), press Enter. 4.
Setting the Real-time Clock The real-time clock in your computer continously tracks the time and date-even when the computer is turned off. The first time you run Setup, use the Real-time clock option to set the time and date for your computer. You may need to use this option again later to adjust your system for daylight savings time. The computer automatically changes the date for leap years. Note Follow these steps to set the real-time clock: 1. At the main menu, highlight Real-time clock.
2. Press Enter to move the cursor block into the submenu. 3. To set or change the time, press Enter again. You see this prompt: (“hh” stands for hours, “mm” stands for minutes, and “ss” stands for seconds.) 4. Using a 24-hour time period, enter the time in the exact format shown in the box. Type two digits for each part; the Setup program automatically inserts the colons ( : ). For example, to set the time to 1:30 p.m., you would type the following: 133000 You can use the backspace key to make corrections.
5. To set or change the date, highlight Date and press Enter. YOU see this prompt: (“mm” stands for month, “dd” stands for days, and “yyyy” stands for year.) 6. Enter the date in the exact format shown in the box. Use two digits for the month and day, and four digits for the year; the Setup program automatically inserts the hyphens. For example, to set the date for August 29, 1990, you would type the following: 08291990 You can use the backspace key to make corrections.
Setting the Hard Disk Drive Configuration If your computer came with a hard disk, your computer’s hard disk configuration has already been set for you at the factory and you can skip this section. If you installed or removed a hard disk, follow these steps to set the computer’s hard disk configuration: 1. At the main menu, highlight Hard disk drive. Your current settings appear: Drive 1: Drive 2: Type None 17 The Type number indicates the type of hard disk installed in your computer.
2. To select Hard disk drive, press Enter. You see a menu such as the following: Drive 1: Type 17 Number of cylinders Number of heads Number of sectors Precomp. cylinder Landing zone Total capacity (MB) 977 5 17 300 977 40.5 0 0 Number of heads Number of sectors 0 Landing zone Total capacity (MB) .
If you want to change the drive type, and the configuration of the hard disk you are installing matches one of the drive types listed in the Hard Disk Drive Types table, go to step 6. If you want to change the drive types, and the configuration of the hard disk you are installing does not match one of the drive types listed in the Hard Disk Drive Types table, go to step 7. 6. Highlight Type and press Enter.
You can enter the drive type in one of two ways: 0 You can type the drive type number (listed in The Hard Disk Drive Types table) and press Enter. The screen displays the new number and hard disk settings. (You cannot type 00 or a drive type number that has more than three digits.
7. If the configuration of the hard disk you are installing does not match one of the drive types listed in the Hard Disk Drive Types table, highlight User defined and press Enter. You see the following: I Number of cylinders 977 1 The same parameter is highlighted on the submenu above. Enter the correct number of cylinders and press Enter. The information for Number of cylinders is automatically updated on the submenu above and you see the next parameter, Number of heads.
9. When the hard disk drive settings are correct, press ? to move the cursor block into the top submenu. Highlight * * SAVE SETTINGS * * and press Enter to save your hard disk drive configuration. Hard Disk Drive Types This table lists the types of hard disk drives you can use in your computer. Check this table and the documentation supplied with your hard disk to find the correct number for the type of hard disk drive installed in your computer.
Hard disk drive types 2-24 Running the Setup Program
Hard disk drive types (continued 1. Miniscribe 8425F, Seagate ST125 2. Conner CP-344 or Miniscribe 8051A can be used as type 17 3. For Western Digital ESDI HDC or Drive Maker default setting 4. Micropolis 1325, Ataal 3085, Lanstor Lan64, Maxlor XT1085, Newbury NDR1085 5. Mlaopolisl3231\,Mlnlscribe3035,MicmsdenceHH1050,SeagateST4053 6.Thelandi~zonevalueis934 The ladory-installed hard diskdrive type for the Equity 386SX PLUS is number 17 (40,5MB).
Setting the Diskette Drive Type(s) Your Equity 386SX PLUS comes with one factory-installed diskette drive (either 5 ‘/+inch or 3 ‘/z-inch). If you added a second diskette drive or removed one, you may need to change the diskette drive settings to match your configuration. If you haven’t made any changes, you can verify the drive type settings. Follow these steps: 1. At the main menu, highlight Diskette drive. The current settings appear: Drive A: Drive B: 1.
2. Press Enter. The cursor block moves into the diskette drive submenu and you see the following: Not installed 360 KB drive 720 KB drive (3.5") 1.2 M B d r i v e 1.44 MB drive (3.5") You also see this message below: Selected drive light is ON This tells you that the light on the diskette drive currently selected is on. 3. If you want to change the drive A settings, be sure Drive A: is highlighted and press Enter. If you want to change the drive B settings, highlight Drive B : and press Enter.
Setting the Serial/Parallel Interfaces The serial and parallel interfaces in your computer are set to act as the primary ports. If these are the only ports you are using in your computer, you can skip this section. If you install an option card with its own serial or parallel port, however, you may want to designate the built-in port as secondary and the additional port as primary.
2. Press Enter to move the cursor block into the submenu. You see: 3. If you want to change the serial port setting, be sure Serial is highlighted and press Enter. If you want to change the parallel port setting, highlight P a r a l l e l and press Enter. The cursor block moves into the submenu. 4. Use L or T to highlight the appropriate setting for the port you selected and press Enter. The screen displays the new setting.
Reviewing Your Settings When you finish using the Setup program to define your computer’s configuration, use 7 to highlight Exit at the main Setup menu and press Enter. The following Setup summary appears on the screen: Memory Base memory Extended Password memory Power-on password Network server mode 640 kb 1408 kb not installed OFF Display type EGA,MCGA,VGA or other Processor High Speed There are two more Setup summary screens you need to check. To display the next screen, press PgDn.
If you have never set the real-time clock, the entry at the top of the screen flashes to remind you to set the time and date. See “Setting the Real-time Clock,” above, for instructions. To view the last Setup summary screen, press PgDn. You see your hard disk drive configuration(s): Hard disk drive Drive 1: Type 17 Number of cylinders Number of heads Number of sectors Precomp. cylinder Landing zone Total capacity (MB) Drive 2: 977 5 17 300 977 40.
If you want to save the settings you entered, highlight ** EXIT AND SAVE ** and press Enter at a Setup summary screen. The Setup program stores the new settings and resets the computer using the new configuration. If you have set a password, you need to enter it at the key prompt. (See “Using a Power-on Password” in Chapter 3 for instructions.) The Operation Menu appears. Press 0 and Enter to exit the Operation Menu.
Chapter 3 Using Your Computer This chapter briefly describes the following procedures for using your computer: LI Installing MS-DOS or another operating system Li Copying the Reference and Utility diskette files LI Using special keys on the keyboard 0 Stopping a command or program D Resetting the computer LI Using a power-on password Cl Using disks and disk drives.
Copying the Reference and Utility Files If you have a hard disk, you’ll probably want to copy some of the files on your Reference diskette and Utility diskettes to the hard disk. This allows you to run the programs directly from your hard disk instead of having to insert a diskette into the drive. Use the COPY command (described in your MS-DOS Reference Manual) to copy the following files from the Reference diskette to your hard disk: AFDD.EXE HDSIT.COM COREFIX.EXE HDSIT.VER ESPEED.EXE ROMBIOS.
Special Keys on the Keyboard Certain keys on your keyboard serve special functions when your computer is running MS-DOS or application programs. The following illustration shows the keyboard layout, and the table that follows describes the special keys. main character keys cursor keys numeric keypad Key functions K e y Purpose Tab It Tab +I Moves the cursor one tab to the right in normal mode and one tab to the left in Shift mode.
Key functions (continued) Key Purpose Alt Works with other keys to enter alternate character codes or functions. tBackspace Moves the cursor back one space, deleting the character to the left of the cursor. J Enter Ends a line of keyboard input or executes a command. Insert (Ins) Turns the Insert function on and off. Delete (Del) Deletes the character marked by the cursor. Home, End Page UP (PgUp) Page Down (PgDn) 7tL-P Control cursor location.
Stopping a Command or Program You may sometimes need to stop a command or program while it is running. Many application programs provide a command you can use to cancel or even undo an operation. If you have entered an MS-DOS command that you want to stop, try one of the following commands: LI Hold down the Ctrl key and press C. Cl Hold down the Ctrl key and press Break. These methods may also work in your application program.
To reset the computer, MS-DOS must be either on the hard disk or on a diskette in drive A; so if your computer does not have a hard disk, insert the Startup diskette in drive A. There are two ways to reset the computer: 0 If you are using MS-DOS, hold down Ctrl and Alt and press the Del key. The screen goes blank for a moment and then the computer should reload MS-DOS. If it doesn’t, try the next method. 0 Press the RESET button on the front panel.
Using a Power-on Password If you set a power-on password when you ran the Setup program, you must enter it every time you turn on or reset the computer. Follow these steps to use your password: 1. If you do not have a hard disk, insert your Startup diskette in drive A. 2. Turn on or reset the computer. The screen displays a key prompt: 3. At the key prompt, type your power-on password. The key turns when you type a character, but the screen does not display the characters you type. Then press Enter.
Note If you do not know the correct password, see “Password Problems” in Appendix D, Changing a Power-on Password To change your power-on password, follow these steps: 1. If you do not have a hard disk, insert your Startup diskette in drive A. 2. Turn on or reset the computer. At the key prompt, enter your current power-on password followed by a forward slash. After the slash, enter the new password you want to use.
To access the computer the next time you turn it on or reset it, enter the new power-on password. Deleting a Power-on Password To delete your power-on password, follow these steps: 1. If you do not have a hard disk, insert your Startup diskette in drive A. 2. Turn on or reset the computer. At the key prompt, enter your current power-on password followed by a forward slash. For example, if your password is 123, type: 123/ 3. Press Enter. A happy face character appears and then the computer loads MS-DOS.
Using Disks and Disk Drives The disk drives in your computer allow you to store data on disk, and then retrieve and use your stored data when you want to. Your computer comes with a single diskette drive or one diskette drive and one hard disk drive. You may install an additional diskette drive or hard disk drive, up to a maximum of three drives total.
All disks are divided into data storage compartments by sides, tracks, and sectors. Double-sided diskettes store data on both sides. On each side, there are concentric rings, called tracks, on which a disk can store data. A disk is further divided by sectors. To understand what a sector is, picture the spokes on a bicycle wheel radiating from the hub of the wheel to the tire. The space between one spoke and the next is like a sector on a diskette.
A hard disk consists of two or more platters stacked on top of one another and thus has four or more sides. In addition, a hard disk has many more tracks per side than a diskette, but the number of tracks depends on the capacity of the hard disk. The number of sectors depends on the type of hard disk. Your computer uses the read/write heads in a disk drive to store and retrieve data on a disk.
Ll 1.44MB drive-with this drive, use 3 ‘/z-inch, double-sided, high-density, 135 TPI, 1.44MB diskettes. These diskettes contain 80 tracks per side, 18 sectors per track, and hold up to 1.44MB of information, which is approximately 600 pages of text. CI 360KB drive-With this drive, use 5 ‘/+inch, double-sided, double-density, 48 TPI, 360KB diskettes. (You can also use single-sided, 160KB or 180KB diskettes.) These diskettes contain 40 tracks per side and 8 or 9 sectors per track.
5 ‘/+inch drive/diskette compatibility l Drive type Diskette types it can read from and write to 360KB 360KB, 320KB, 180KB, 160KB 1.2MB 1.2MB, 360KB*, 320KB*, 180KB*, 160KB* If you write to this diskette in your 1.2MB drive, you may not be able to read it or write to it in a 360KB drive later. 3 ‘/z-inch drive/diskette compatibility Drive type Diskette types it can read from and write to 720KB 720KB 1.44MB 1.44MB.
Caring for Diskettes and Diskette Drives Follow these basic precautions to protect your diskettes and avoid losing data: If you have a diskette that contains data you don’t want to accidentally write over or erase, be sure you write-protect it. This is especially important for your operating system and application program diskettes. See “Write-protecting Diskettes,” below, for more details. Do not remove a diskette from the diskette drive or reset or turn off the computer while the drive light is on.
ci The surface of a 5 ‘/r-inch diskette is exposed by the read/write slot. Always hold the diskette by its protective jacket and never touch the magnetic surface. The oils on your fingertips can damage it. ci Do not place anything on top of your diskettes, and be sure they do not get bent. A diskette does not rotate properly in the drive if it has been damaged. cl Carefully label your diskettes and be sure to indicate the diskette type and density.
To write-protect a 5 ‘/+inch diskette, cover the small, rectangular notch (shown below) with an adhesive writeprotect tab. Write-protect tabs usually are included in a new package of blank 5 %-inch diskettes. kite-protect notch To remove the write protection, peel off the write-protect tab.
On a 3 ‘/z-inch diskette, the write-protect device is a small switch on the back of the diskette in the lower right comer, shown below. To write-protect a 3 ½-inch diskette, slide the switch toward the edge of the diskette until it clicks into position, exposing a hole in the comer. write-protect switch To remove the write protection, slide the switch toward the center of the diskette until it clicks into position and the hole is covered.
For example, if you enter a command to copy data from A to B, MS-DOS copies the data from the first diskette you place in the drive (which would be drive A) to the computer’s memory. Then MS-DOS prompts you to insert another diskette (for drive B) and copies the data from memory to the new diskette. When copying is complete, you see a prompt to insert the original diskette (A). Because you may often swap diskettes this way, it is important to remember which diskette is which.
Inserting and Removing Diskettes If you have a 5 +-inch diskette drive, insert a diskette as follows: hold the diskette with the label facing up and the read/write slot leading into the drive, as shown below. Slide the diskette into the slot until it is in all the way. Then turn the latch down to lock it in a vertical position. This keeps the diskette in place and enables the read/write heads in the diskette drive to access the diskette. To remove the diskette, flip up the latch to pop out the diskette.
To remove the diskette, press the release button. When the diskette pops out, remove it and store it properly. Caution Never remove a diskette or reset or turn off the computer while the diskette drive light is on. You could lose your data. Also, be sure to remove all diskettes before you turn off the computer. Formatting Diskettes Before you can store data on a new diskette, you must format it using the FORMAT command. Formatting prepares the diskette so that MS-DOS can write data on it.
Making Backup Copies It is important to make copies of all your data and system diskettes. Make backup (or working) copies of all diskettes that contain programs, such as the original Reference, MS-DOS, and Utility diskettes that came with your computer, and use only the copies. Store the original diskettes in a safe place away from your working diskettes. Also, copy your data diskettes regularly, whenever you revise them, to keep them up-to-date, and store them away from your originals.
Note Using a Hard Disk Drive Using a hard disk is similar to using a diskette. However, the hard disk provides several advantages: A 40MB hard disk can store as much data as approximately thirty-three 1.2MB diskettes, and a 100MB hard disk can store as much data as approximately eighty-two 1.2MB diskettes. Your computer can perform all disk-related operations faster.
Backing up the hard disk While the hard disk is very reliable, it is essential to back up your hard disk files to diskettes in case you lose some data accidentally. Make copies of all your system and application program diskettes before copying the programs to the hard disk. After you create data files on the hard disk, be sure to copy them to diskettes whenever you revise them to keep your backup diskettes up-to-date.
Follow these steps to run HDSIT: 1. Exit any program you are using and make sure the MS-DOS command prompt appears on the screen. 2. Insert the Reference diskette in drive A. 3. Type the following and press Enter: A:HDSIT You see a message on the screen that tells you the disk drive’s read/write heads will remain locked until you reset the computer or turn the power off and on again. The computer locks the heads and disables the keyboard. Remove the Reference diskette and turn off the computer.
Chapter 4 Enhancing System Operations This chapter tells you how to take advantage of the following enhancement features of your computer system: tl Using AUTOEXEC.BAT and other batch files 0 Changing the processor speed CI Reassigning the diskette drives CI Using your computer as a network server Ll Using expanded memory beyond 640KB 0 Using special VGA features. Using AUTOEXEC.
A particularly useful batch file you may want to use is called AUTOEXEC.BAT. Every time you turn on your computer, MS-DOS looks for the AUTOEXEC.BAT file and automatically executes each of the commands. When you install MS-DOS, it automatically creates an AUTOEXEC.BAT file for you. To create or modify the AUTOEXEC.BAT file, you can use the same programs that you use to create any other batch file (COPY, EDLIN, or a word processing program that can save a file as a text-only file).
You should use high speed for almost everything you do since your programs work faster on high speed. However, certain application programs have specific timing requirements for diskette access and can run only at the slower speed. See the manual for your application program to determine if this is the case. Some copy-protected application programs require the computer to run at the low speed while accessing the program on a diskette.
There are three ways to change the processor speed: 0 Run the Setup program on your Reference diskette Cl Enter a keyboard command Cl Run the ESPEED program. If you frequently use programs that require the processor to operate at low speed or require the automatic speed change when your computer is accessing a diskette, use the Setup program to change the processor speed. See Chapter 2 for instructions.
To enter these commands, hold down the CTRL key and the ALT key and press the +, -, or * key located on the numeric keypad. The speed setting remains in effect until you press the RESET button or turn off the computer, or until you change it again using the Setup program, another keyboard command, or the ESPEED program, described below. Using the ESPEED Program The E-SPEED program allows you to change the processor speed to high or low, or set the speed to change automatically.
You see the following message: Epson Speed Control Utility Usage: ESPEED /High = set /Low = set /Auto = set [/H] [/Al [/L] High speed (no auto) Low speed (no auto) Auto speed The message tells you the switches you should use to set the speed to high, low, or automatic speed.
You could name the batch file SAMP.BAT. Whenever you need to run the SAMPLE program, insert the program diskette into drive A. Then type SAMP and press Enter. The computer changes the processor speed to automatic and starts the SAMPLE program. When you access the program on the diskette, the speed changes to low and then returns to high when you are finished. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions on creating and using batch files.
Ci Run the AFDD program to reassign the drive. See “Using the AFDD Program,” below, for instructions. Your assignments remain in effect until you press the RESET button or turn off the computer, or until you reassign the drives to their original assignments. The reassignment remains in effect if you reset the computer from your hard disk by entering the CTRL ALT DEL command. Using the AFDD Program The AFDD program reverses the current diskette drive assignments and resets the system.
If you inserted the Reference diskette to run the AFDD program, remove it now. If you want to change the drive assignments, press S. The system reboots and loads MS-DOS, and the new drive assignments take effect. If you do not want to change the drive assignments, press any other key. If you are running the AFDD program from a hard disk, you can reassign the drives without viewing the message.
Using Your Computer as a Network Server If your computer is set up in a network, you may want to use your system as the network server. A network server is the master computer in a network and provides storage space for the other computers connected to it. The network server can write files to and read files from the other computers, making it the most powerful computer in a network.
See “Setting the Power-on Password” in Chapter 2 for instructions on how to set a power-on password and enable network server mode. Note If your hard disk drive has a partition larger than 32MB, you must use the MS-DOS SHARE command to install file sharing and locking protection in a network environment. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for more information about SHARE.
Follow these steps to enter your password: 1. Type your password and press Enter. You do not see anything you type and the display does not change. 2. Press Enter again. The MS-DOS prompt appears again beneath the first prompt, as shown below. C:\> C:\> Now you can access the system. If the display does not change, you entered an incorrect password. Type the correct password and press Enter twice to access the system. Note If you forget the power-on password, see "Password Problems” in Appendix D.
Using Expanded Memory Beyond 640KB The Equity 386SX PLUS comes with either 1MB or 2MB of random access memory. MS-DOS and your application programs that run under MS-DOS use the first 640KB of memory. You can use the memory above 640KB as extended memory, or you can use it as expanded memory, as described below. Expanded memory can be used by certain application programs (such as Lotus 1-2-3) that support the Lotus/Intel/Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification (LIM 4.0 EMS).
Using Special VGA Features Your built-in VGA (video graphics array) display adapter supports both standard VGA monitors and multi-frequency monitors with analog connectors. The VGA adapter allows these monitors to operate in all standard VGA modes without requiring any special device drivers. However, if you are using a multi-frequency monitor that supports extended VGA features, you may want to use one or more of the device drivers provided on the Utility diskettes that came with your system.
The Utility diskettes that came with your system contain device drivers for various application programs and provide the following special utilities: VGAMODE The VGAMODE program provides 132-column text in text-based programs such as WordStar and WordPerfect. SETVGA The SETVGA program sets the built-in VGA adapter to operate in an emulation mode so that it can emulate the operation of a variety of graphics adapters.
Chapter 5 Installing and Removing Options You can enhance the performance of your computer by adding a variety of options, including the following: Cl Option cards Cl Memory modules Cl A math coprocessor. An option card is a circuit board you install in your computer to add a particular function. Most option cards contain a device, such as a modem, or provide an interface, such as a connector to which you connect a monitor.
A math coprocessor speeds up the numeric calculations your computer performs when using certain application software. If you purchase a math coprocessor, it is a good idea to ask your dealer to install it for you, because it can be damaged easily. If you decide to install it yourself, follow the steps in this chapter. This chapter also explains how to change the jumper settings inside the computer.
5. Turn the computer around so you are facing the back panel. As shown below, the cover is secured by a large screw on the back panel. Turn the screw counterclockwise to unlock the cover. screw 6. The cover is also secured by two latches on the back of the cover near the corners. Press both latches inward and then lift up the cover from the back panel. You might meet some resistance from the grounding tabs along the inside of the cover.
7. Pull the cover away from the front of the computer to completely remove it. Then set it aside.
8. Before you touch any of the components inside, touch the inside of the computer’s back panel, as shown below, to ground yourself and avoid an electric shock.
Changing the Jumper Settings If you change your computer’s configuration or need to alter the way your computer operates, you may need to change a jumper setting inside the computer. A jumper is a small electrical connector that controls one of the computer’s functions.
The following table lists the jumper settings and their functions.
If you need to change any jumper settings, follow these steps in the order listed here as necessary for your system: 1. Follow the instructions in “Removing the Cover,” above, to remove the computer’s cover. 2. Remove any option cards that may be blocking your access to the jumpers. See “Removing an Option Card,” on page 5-16, for instructions. 3. Then change the main system board jumper settings as necessary. See “Setting the Jumpers,” on page 5-9. 4. Replace any option cards you removed.
Setting the Jumpers The illustration below shows the locations of jumpers J1 through J6 on the main system board. Check the table above to see which jumper(s) you need to change. L option slot 4 Jumpers J1 through J5 are located in the lower front corner of the main system board. Jumper J6 is located above option slot number 4, just to the left of the SIMM sockets.
Installing an Option Card Your computer has four standard option slots: three 16-bit access slots and one 8-bit access slot. Each slot can accommodate an option card. You can buy option cards from authorized Epson dealers as well as other vendors. This section explains how to install option cards in your computer. Later on, you may need to remove an option card to access jumpers, memory modules, or a math coprocessor. If so, see “Removing an Option Card,” on page 5-16, for instructions.
The illustration below shows the four standard option slots inside your computer. option card slots I 1 2 3 4 Slot 1 is designed for an 8-bit option card and slots 2 through 4 are designed for 16-bit cards. As you can see below, a 16-bit card has a special connector along the bottom.
3. Remove the retaining screw (and washer) from the top of the metal option slot cover: hold on to the screw as you remove it so it doesn’t fall into the computer. Lift out the slot cover. Keep the screw to secure the option card to the computer. Store the slot cover in a safe place in case you remove the option card later. 4. Unpack the option card and adjust any switches or jumpers on it, if necessary. (Check the option card instructions to see if this is necessary.
5. Grip the card firmly by the top corners and position it at the top of the slot, as shown below. Make sure the connector pins point down and the component side faces the power supply inside the computer.
6. Insert the card into the slot, guiding it straight down. Once the connector pins reach the connector slot, push the card downward firmly (but carefully) to insert it fully, as shown below. You should feel the card fit into place. If the card does not go in smoothly, do not force it; pull it all the way out and try again, keeping it straight as you insert it.
7. Secure the end of the card to the back of the computer with the retaining screw and washer. 8 &1 8. Follow the instructions at the end of this chapter to replace the cover. Then, if you have installed a memory card, see “Post-installation Setup for Memory Cards,” following that section. If you have installed any other type of option card, see “Post-installation Setup” after you replace the cover. Removing an Option Card If you need to remove an option card, follow these steps: 1.
3. Cover the end of the empty option slot with the original metal cover and secure it with the retaining screw. 4. If you are removing an option card that controls a hard disk drive or a mouse, you need to change the setting of a jumper on the main system board. If you are removing a display adapter card that is not an EGA or a VGA card, you need to check the settings of jumpers J4 and J6. See “Changing the Jumper Settings,” on page 5-6, for instructions. 5. Replace the cover.
Before you install SIMMs, check the following guidelines to ensure that the memory modules will work properly: Cl Be sure to use SIMMs that operate at a 70ns (nanosecond) access speed. Each SIMM must have the same access speed. LI Use the correct SIMM configuration to add the amount of memory you want. See the tables on page 5-19. Once you have the correct SIMMs, you or your dealer can install them in your computer. If you are going to install them yourself, follow the instructions below.
SIMM configuration for a 2MB system 1 Bank number 2 3 4 5 I 6 I Socket number 1L 2L 3L 4L 5L 6L - - 1 Bank number 2 3 4 5 6 Socket number 1H 2H 3H 4H 5H 6H Total memory M - - - -M-m-- 4MB - - M M - - - M M - - 6MB - - M M M - - M M M - 8MB - M M M M 10MB M M M M 12MB M M M 14MB - M M M M M - M M M M M - M M M M M M M M M - = No SIMM installed M = 1MB SIMM installed SIMM configurations for a 1MB system 1 Bank number 2 3 4 5 6
Once you have determined where to add the memory modules, follow these steps to install them: 1. Remove the cover. See page 5-2 for instructions. 2. Turn the computer so that the front panel is facing right and the back panel is facing left. The SIMM sockets are located on the main system board just above the option slots, as shown below.
Looking at the sockets vertically, they are numbered as shown below. 1L 2L 3L 4L 5L 6L 1H 2H 3H 4H 3. If an option card is blocking access to the SIMM sockets, follow the steps in “Removing an Option Card,” on page 5-16, to remove the card(s).
4. Hold the SIMM in your hand so that the component side of the SIMM is facing to the left (toward the back of the computer) and the metal connector pins are facing down. 5. To insert the SIMM in the socket, place it on the right side of the tabs at a 45° angle, as shown below.
6. Gently push down on the SIMM and, at the same time, turn the top of the SIMM to the left until the SIMM is vertical and snaps into place between the tabs and the retaining posts. If the SIMM does not go in smoothly, do not force it-pull it all the way out and try again. Make sure the SIMM is fully inserted into the socket and that the pins on the retaining posts protrude through the holes in both ends of the SIMM. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each SIMM you want to install. 8.
9. Follow the steps under “Replacing the Cover,” on page 5-34, to replace the cover on the computer. Then see “Postinstallation Setup,” following that section, for instructions on configuring your computer for use with your new memory. Removing Memory Modules If you need to remove memory modules from your computer, have your dealer do it for you or follow the steps below. If you remove them yourself, check the table on page 5-19 to be sure you remove SIMMs from the correct sockets. 1. Remove the cover.
2. Turn the computer so the front panel is facing right and the back panel is facing left. The SIMM sockets are located on the main system board just above the option slots, as shown below.
Looking at the SIMM sockets vertically, the sockets are labeled as shown below. 1L 2L 3L 4L 5L 6L 1H 2H 3H 4H 5H 6H 3. If an option card is blocking access to the SIMM sockets, follow the steps in “Removing an Option Card,” on page 5-16, to remove the card(s).
4. Use your fingers or two small screwdrivers to pull away the tabs that secure the SIMM at each end. Be careful not to pull the tabs too far, or they may break. As you pull away the tabs, the SIMM falls to the right at an angle.
When the SIMM is at an angle, release the tabs and carefully remove the SIMM from the socket. 5. Repeat step 4 for each SIMM you need to remove. 6. Replace any option card(s) you may have removed to access the SIMM sockets. See “Installing an Option Card,” on page 5-10, for instructions. 7. Follow the steps under “Replacing the Cover,” on page 5-34, to replace the cover on the computer.
Installing a Math Coprocessor Your computer has a socket on the main system board to accommodate an Intel 80387SX, 16 MHz math coprocessor. A math coprocessor speeds up the numeric calculations your computer performs when using certain application software. It also increases the speed at which graphic images are displayed on your monitor when you use graphics-oriented software.
Carefully follow these steps to install a math coprocessor in your computer: 1. Remove the cover. See “Removing the Cover,” on page 5-2, for instructions. 2. Turn the computer so that the front panel is facing right and the back panel is facing left. The math coprocessor socket is located in the lower front comer of the main system board, as shown below. math coprocessor socket 3.
4. The math coprocessor socket is hollow and square. The lower right comer is notched, as shown below. ‘V 0 mum -notched corner There is also a slightly notched comer on the math coprocessor. A small, hollow dot on the top of the coprocessor marks the notched corner, as shown below.
Align the notched comer of the coprocessor with the notched comer of the coprocessor socket. The notched corners must be aligned for the coprocessor to fit into the socket, so be sure the alignment is correct before you proceed to the next step. Caution If the math coprocessor is inserted in the wrong position, it could be permanently damaged. 5. Gently push the coprocessor into the socket, pressing evenly on all sides of the coprocessor, as shown below.
6. Replace any option card(s) you may have removed to access the socket. See “Installing an Option Card,” on page 5-10, for instructions. 7. Follow the steps under “Replacing the Cover,” on page 5-34. Then see “Post-installation Setup,” following that section, for instructions on configuring your computer for use with your math coprocessor. Removing a Math Coprocessor If you need to remove a math coprocessor from your computer, contact your dealer for assistance.
Replacing the Cover After you install (or remove) optional equipment or change jumper settings, follow these steps to replace the computer’s cover: 1. Turn the computer around so you are facing the back panel. 2. Hold the cover so that the side with three tabs on the edge faces away from you. Then position the cover above the computer at an angle, as shown below.
3. Insert the three tabs into the three notches in the back of the front panel of the computer. notches 4. Lower the back of the cover onto the computer and press down firmly on all edges of the cover to form a tight seal.
5. Turn the large screw on the back panel clockwise to secure the cover to the computer. 6. Reconnect the computer to the monitor, printer, keyboard, and any other peripherals you have. 7. Reconnect the power cable to the back of the computer and to an electrical outlet. Post-installation Setup for Memory Cards After you install an optional memory card in your computer, you need to configure your computer to use it.
Using the CORFIX Program To configure your computer for use with the RampagePlus 286 memory card, you need to use CORFIX, an Epson utility on your Reference diskette, and SMART, the RampagePlus 286 setup program. You must use CORFIX before you use SMART. If you have a hard disk, you can copy the CORFIX program from your Reference diskette to your hard disk before you run the program. See “Copying the Reference and Utility Files” in Chapter 3 for more information.
3. To run the program, press Y; to exit to MS-DOS without running CORFIX, press N. If you press Y, you see the MS-DOS prompt and this message: Configuration completed. The SMART installation utility may now be used. 4. Use the SMART setup program now. See your RampagePlus 286 manual for instructions.
If you install an optional memory card, use the setup program that comes with the card to configure the computer for use with the memory card. See your memory card manual for instructions. Additionally, you may need to add some commands in your configuration files. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual and the manual that comes with your option card for instructions. You may also want to test a newly-installed option.
Appendix A Using the VGA Utilities Your computer has a Video Graphics Array (VGA) adapter built into the main system board which is 100% compatible with the IBM VGA. This allows you to use the computer with all Epson VGA monitors, other brands of VGA monitors, and VGA compatible, multi-frequency monitors that use analog input. The internal VGA support is based on the Chips and Technologies® 82C452 Super VGA controller.
This appendix explains the installation and operation of the software drivers and utility programs on the Utility diskettes that came with your computer. The built-in adapter’s capabilities include: High-speed video memory interface 16-bit datapath to video memory and hardware registers Resolutions up to 800 16 colors x 600 in graphics modes with 132-column text mode in 16 colors Graphics cursor movements performed by the video adapter controller.
Resides the software drivers listed above, the Utility diskettes also include the following utility programs: CI V G A M O D E Cl S E T V G A 0 SNOOZE LI MOUSE7PT.EXE (a software patch for mouse support). Preparing to Install Drivers or Utilities Before you install any of the drivers or utilities on the Utility diskettes, follow these precautions: 0 Make backup copies of the Utility diskettes using the DISKCOPY command or the Epson MENU utility. (See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions.
Cl Each of the software drivers on your Utility diskettes is designed for a specific version of software and will not work properly on other versions of the same software. (The Utility diskettes contain drivers for several versions of certain application programs.) Verify that the software driver you install is the appropriate driver for the software version you are using on your computer. The rest of this appendix describes how to install and use the software drivers and utility programs.
3. The Windows Setup program shows a list of display adapters. Press L to highlight the selection below, and press Enter: Other (requires disk provided by a hardware manufacturer) 4. Setup prompts you to insert the diskette for your display driver. Insert the Utility 1 diskette in drive A. 5. The Setup program displays A :. Type the following and press Enter: \WIN286 6. Setup then asks you to choose a display driver.
Microsoft Windows/386, Version 2.1 Windows/386 is displayed in a resolution of 800 x 600 or 640 x 480 with 16-color graphics when you select one of these drivers. Installing the Drivers Install the driver when you install the Windows/386 program. If you have already installed Windows/386, you must reinstall it along with the driver. Follow the steps below: 1. Use the instructions in the Windows documentation and on your screen to run the Windows Setup program. 2.
6. The Windows Setup program displays A :. Type the following and press Enter: \WIN386 7. Windows Setup then asks you to choose a display driver. Use the arrow keys to select one of the following and press Enter: 640 x 480 16 colors for PC/AT or PS/2 with CHIPS 82C452 (25 MHz) 800 x 600 16 colors for PC/AT or PS/2 with CHIPS 82C452 (40 MHz) 8. Follow the instructions in your Windows documentation and in the Windows Setup menus to complete the installation procedure.
2. Reset the computer and verify that OS/2 and Presentation Manager are operating properly. 3. If you are running Presentation Manager, exit from it. 4. At the OS/2 prompt, type to the root directory. CD\ and press Enter to change 5. Then type MD VGA and press Enter to create a new directory. Note You can also use Presentation Manager’s file Manager feature to create the VGA directory. Follow the instructions in your OS/2 manual if you want to use Presentation Manager to create the directory. 6.
9. Log onto the VGA directory of your hard disk. Type the following and press Enter to copy the display driver file: COPY VGA.DLL DISPLAY.DLL 10. Log onto the root directory. Type CD \ and press Enter. 11. Type the following and press Enter: COPY CONFIG.SYS+CON: CONFIG.SYS 12. Type the following and press Enter: LIBPATH=C:\VGA 13. Press F6 and then Enter. 14. Hold down Ctrl and press Alt and Del to reset the computer. OS/2 Presentation Manager now uses the extended graphics mode you selected.
Installing the Drivers Use the instructions in your AutoCAD documentation to install the program on your hard disk. To install the drivers, follow the steps below: 1. Copy the AutoCAD 2.62 driver files from your Utility 2 diskette to the directory on your hard disk containing the AutoCAD program. Log onto your AutoCAD directory. To copy the files, insert the Utility 2 diskette in drive A; then type the following and press Enter: COPY A:\ACAD2\*.* 2.
3. Type DS2V600 and press Enter. 4. Press F6 and then Enter. Configuring AutoCAD The first time you use AutoCAD with the driver, you need to configure AutoCAD for an ADI display. Follow the steps below: 1. Select Configure AutoCAD from the AutoCAD main menu. 2. When the program displays the current configuration (if any), select Configure video display. 3. Select ADI as your new driver. (The menu indicates that this is installed at interrupt 7A hex.) 4.
Installing the Driver Use the instructions in your AutoCAD documentation to install the program on your hard disk. To install the drivers, follow the steps below: 1. Copy the AutoCAD 9.0 driver files from your Utility 2 diskette to the directory on your hard disk containing the AutoCAD program. Log onto your AutoCAD directory. To copy the files, insert the Utility 2 diskette into drive A; then type the following and press Enter: COPY A:\ACAD9\*.* 2.
Configuring AutoCAD The first time you use AutoCAD with the driver, you need to configure AutoCAD for an ADI display. Follow the steps below: 1. Select Configure AutoCAD from the AutoCAD main menu. 2. When the program displays the current configuration (if any), select Configure video display. 3. Select ADI as your new driver. (The menu indicates that this is installed at interrupt 7A hex.) 4. Save the new configuration and return to the main menu.
Autodesk AutoCAD, Version 10.0 The AutoCAD drivers conform to the Autodesk Device Interface (ADI) for rendering and display drivers. The following resolutions are available: Cl 640 x 480 16-color graphics (R4V1480.EXE) CI 800 x 600 16-color graphics (R4V1600.EXE). Installing the Drivers Use the instructions in your AutoCAD documentation to install the program on your hard disk. To install the drivers, follow the steps below: 1.
You can install the driver automatically each time you turn on or reset your computer by placing the command in your AUTOEXEC.BAT file. To modify the AUTOEXEC.BAT file to load the 800 x 600, 16-color graphics driver, follow these steps: 1. Type C : \ and press Enter to log onto the root directory of your hard disk. 2. Type the following and press Enter: COPY AUTOEXEC.BAT+CON AUTOEXEC.BAT 3. Type R4V1600 and press Enter. 4. Press F6 and then Enter.
Configuring AutoShade If you have AutoShade, the first time you use it with the driver, you need to configure AutoShade for an ADI display. Follow the steps below: 1. Before you run the AutoShade program, remove the file SHADE.CFG from the AutoCAD directory on your hard disk. (You can use the DEL or ERASE command; see your MS-DOS Reference Manual.) 2. Start AutoShade. 3. The program asks for a display and rendering driver. Select ADI for both drivers and indicate that you have a dual display system. 4.
1. Use the instructions in your GEM documentation to install GEM, version 2.2, with the standard VGA screen driver. Insert the GEM 2.2 System Master Disk in drive A and log onto drive A. Type the following and press Enter: GEMPREP Follow the instructions displayed on the screen to complete the GEM installation. 2. Follow the steps below to create a GEM driver pack disk. First, remove the Master disk from drive A and insert a blank diskette. 3.
Note This description assumes that you are using a Computer with only one diskette drive. If you have two diskette drives the computer copies from drive A to B without prompting you to remove either diskette. 5. Remove the Utility 1 diskette, insert the blank formatted diskette, and press any key. The screen displays the message below: Insert diskette for drive A: and press any key when ready 6. Remove the formatted diskette and insert the Utility 1 diskette again.
The screen displays the message below: Insert diskette for drive B: and press any key when ready 9. Remove the Utility 1 diskette, insert the formatted diskette, and press any key. The screen displays the message below: Insert diskette for drive A: and press any key when ready 10. Continue inserting the Utility 1 diskette when the computer prompts you for the diskette for drive A and inserting the formatted diskette when the computer prompts you to insert the diskette for drive B. When all the .
Digital Research GEM, Version 3.0 Epson provides GEM drivers for these resolutions: 0 640 x 480 16-color graphics 0 800 x 600 16-color graphics. Installing the Drivers Follow the steps below to install the display drivers. If you have already installed GEM 3.0 on your computer, go to step 2 to install the GEM driver. If you have not yet installed GEM 3.0, begin with step 1. 1. Use the instructions in the GEM documentation to install GEM, version 3.
Type the following in uppercase letters and press Enter: GEM- DRIVRPK 4. Insert the Utility 1 diskette and log onto drive A. Type the following and press Enter: COPY \GEM3\GEMVDI.EXE B: The screen displays the message below: Insert diskette for drive B: press any key when ready and Note This description assumes that you are using a computer with only one diskette drive. If you have two diskette drives, the computer copies from drive A to B without prompting you to remove either diskette. 5.
7. Remove the Utility 1 diskette, insert the formatted diskette, and press any key. The screen displays the message below: Insert diskette for drive A: and press any key when ready 8. Remove the formatted diskette and insert Utility 1 diskette again. When you see the MS-DOS prompt, type the following and press Enter: COPY \GEM3\GEMSETUP.TXT B: The screen displays the message below: Insert diskette for drive B: and press any key when ready 9.
12. Now reinstall GEM 3.0. Insert the GEM 3.0 System Master Disk in drive A; then type the following, and press Enter: GEMPREP 13. Follow the installation instructions in your GEM documentation to change the existing configuration. When y o u s e e C h o o s e i t e m t o c h a n g e , s e l e c t Other (Driver Pak). 14. The program prompts you to insert the driver pack disk in drive A. Remove the System Master Disk, insert the GEM_DRIVRPK diskette you created, and complete the installation procedure.
3. Create a temporary directory called VENTEMP on your hard disk. At the MS-DOS prompt, type the following and press Enter: MD VENTEMP 4. To copy all the files from the VEN1 directory on your Utility 1 diskette into the VENTEMP directory on your hard disk, type the following and press Enter: COPY A:\VEN1\*.* C:\VENTEMP\*.* 5. Remove the Utility 1 diskette. 6. Use the Epson MENU utility or the MS-DOS FORMAT command to format a blank diskette. (See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions.) 7.
Ventura Publisher, Version 2.0 Epson includes a driver for Ventura Publisher 2.0 to provide an 800 x 600, 2-color graphics resolution. Installing the Drivers Follow the instructions below to install the display driver. If you have already installed Ventura Publisher 2.0, go to step 2 to install the Ventura driver. If you have not yet installed Ventura Publisher 2.0, begin with step 1. 1. Use the documentation for Ventura Publisher to install the program. 2.
7. Copy all the files from the VENTEMP directory to the root directory on the newly formatted diskette. Insert the blank formatted diskette and log onto the VENTEMP directory. Then type the following and press Enter: COPY *.* A:\*.* 8. Log onto drive A. 9. Type the following and press Enter: VPDRV2 -0 10. When you see Which graphics card do you have?, select the following: Chips and Technologies, Super VGA (800 x 600) 2 colors 11.
800 x 600 16.color graphics: CI 80 x 25 16-color text (CT452200.SC) LI 80 x 50 16-color text (CT452203.SC) Cl 132 x 25 16-color text (CT452230.SC) Cl 132 x 50 16-color text (CT452233.SC). Installing the Drivers You install the driver when you install the Framework II program. If you have already installed Framework II, you must reinstall it along with the driver. Follow these steps: 1.
7. When the screen displays the main menu, select option 2: Configuration. 8. From the next menu, select option 1: Primary Hardware. 9. On the next display, select option 1: Screen Driver. 10. Then select the following: I want to enter my own filename driver 11. Enter the name of the driver file you want to install. Use the name given in parentheses next to the desired resolution listed above. 12. Press M to return to the main menu. 13. Select option 7 to save the new setup and exit from the program.
Installing the Drivers Follow the steps below to install the Epson drivers: 1. Install Lotus 1-2-3 or Symphony on your hard disk using the instructions in the program manual. 2. Copy all the drivers from the LOTUS directory on the Utility 1 diskette to the directory on your hard disk containing 1-2-3 or Symphony. For example, to copy the drivers after you have installed Lotus 1-2-3, insert the Utility 1 diskette, type the following, and press Enter: COPY A:\LOTUS\*.* C:\123\ 3.
9. Choose one of the following drivers from the Text Display menu: 0 VGA 82C451 (80 x 50) Cl VGA 82C451 (132 x 25) Cl VGA 82C451 (132 x 50). Note Although the menu displays 82C451, it should read 82C452. 10. After selecting the appropriate driver, select Return to menu. 11. Select Save changes. 12. The menu prompts you for the name of your new Lotus configuration file. Lotus uses a default name in the prompt. (For example, the name is 123 for Lotus 1-2-3).
WordStar, Version 3.3 Your computer’s built-m VGA adapter can run WordStar, version 3.3, in 132-column text mode without a special driver. However, once you have installed WordStar on your hard disk, you need to install a patch (modification) to the WordStar program file. Installing the Patch To install the patch to the WordStar program, follow the steps below: 1. Log onto your WordStar directory. 2. Type the following and press Enter to make a backup copy of the original WordStar program file: COPY WS.
6. To rename the WS.COM file to WS132.COM, type the following and press Enter: REN WS.COM WS132.COM 7. To rename the WSORIG.COM file to WS.COM, type the following and press Enter: REN WSORIG.COM WS.COM Running WordStar 3.3 To run WordStar 3.3 in 132 columns, you must specify 132-column text mode prior to starting WordStar. To do this, install and use the VGAMODE program. (See “VGAMODE Utility Program,” later in this appendix, for instructions on installing VGAMODE.
WordStar, Versions 4.0 and 5.0 Your VGA adapter can run WordStar, versions 4.0 and 5.0, in 132-column text mode without a special driver. However, you need to reconfigure WordStar to use this option. Configuring for 132 Columns After you install WordStar on your hard disk, follow the steps below to configure the program for 132-column text mode: 1. Log onto your WordStar directory. 2. Type the following and press Enter to start WordStar’s installation program: SSD BNL 3.
8. When the computer displays the Screen Sizing menu, select B (for width), type 132, and press Enter. Press X in each menu to exit from the installation program. 9. The installation program asks whether you want to save the new configuration. At the prompt, press Y. The installation program saves the new configuration in the file you specified in step 4, and the computer displays the MS-DOS command prompt. Running WordStar 4.0 and 5.0 To run WordStar 4.0 or 5.
WordPerfect, Versions 4.0 and 4.1 Your VGA adapter can run versions 4.0 and 4.1 of WordPerfect in 132-column text mode without a special driver. However, you need to reconfigure WordPerfect to use this option. Configuring for 132 Columns After you have installed WordPerfect on your hard disk, follow the steps below to configure the program for 132-column text mode: 1. Follow the instructions under “VGAMODE Utility Program” later in this appendix to install VGAMODE on your hard disk. 2.
Running WordPerfect 4.0 and 4.1 Whenever you run WordPerfect 4.0 or 4.1 in 132 columns, you need to specify 132-column text mode prior to starting the program. You do this by using the VGAMODE program. (See “VGAMODE Utility Program,” later in this appendix, for instructions on installing VGAMODE.) After installing VGAMODE, follow these steps: 1. Type the command below and press Enter to specify 132-column text mode: VGAMODE 132, 25 2.
3. Type the following and press Enter: COPY A:\WP5\*.WPD 4. Type WP and press Enter to start the WordPerfect program. 5. Hold down the Shift key and press F1 to display the Setup menu. 6. At this menu, select 3 for display and 5 for screen type. 7. Thenchoose CHIPS 16-colors. VGA 800 x 600 Configuring for 132 Columns Follow the steps below to configure WordPerfect for 132-column text mode: 1. Install the VGAMODE program to specify 132 columns and 25 rows.
VGAMODE Utility Program This utility program provides 132-column text in popular textbased applications, such as WordStar and WordPerfect. You do not need to install the utility if you do not intend to use 132-column text mode. Installing the Utility The UTILS directory on the Utility 1 diskette contains the VGAMODE utility file. The steps below describe how to install the utility. 1. If you do not already have a directory for utility programs, create a directory on your hard disk for VGAMODE.
2. To set the path for the VGAMODE utility, type the following and press Enter: PATH C:\pathname\ For instance, if you were using the example directory described above, you would type : PATH C:\SET\ 3. Press F6 and then Enter. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for more information about pathnames. Using the Utility The VGAMODE utility program allows you to specify the number of rows (lines) and columns on the screen.
Multi-frequency display SETVGA Utility Program This utility lets you operate your VGA adapter in an emulation mode. Your built-in VGA can emulate (imitate) the operations of any of the following graphics adapters: 0 IBM monochrome adapter Q IBM color graphics adapter 0 IBM enhanced graphics adapter 0 Hercules monochrome graphics adapter. SETVGA locks your built-in VGA into a specific emulation mode.
Installing the Utility The SETVGA utility is in the UTILS directory on the Utility 1 diskette. To install the utility, follow these steps: 1. If you do not already have a directory for utility programs, create a directory on your hard disk for SETVGA. (See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for information on creating directories.) 2. Insert the Utility 1 diskette in drive A and copy the program from the Utility 1 diskette to your utilities directory.
For instance, if you were using the example directory described above, you would enter this command: PATH C:\SET\ 3. Press F6 and then Enter. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for more information about pathnames. Using the Utility To lock your VGA interface into an emulation mode, specify the emulation mode by including it on the SETVGA command line.
SNOOZE Utility Program This utility prevents an image, such as a menu or icon, from being burned into the phosphor of the monitor. The utility causes the monitor to go blank automatically after the system is inactive for a period of time, which you can specify. The screen remains blank until you press any key. Then the monitor resumes display of current activities. Installing the Utility The SNOOZE utility is in the UTILS directory on the Utility 1 diskette. Follow these steps to install it: 1.
2. To set the path for the SNOOZE utility, type the following and press Enter: PATH C:\pathname\ For instance, if you were using the example directory described above, you would type: PATH C:\SET\ 3. Press F6 and then Enter. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for further information about pathnames. Using the Utility To activate the utility, type SNOOZE and press Enter. You see information about the SNOOZE command syntax and a status message indicating that the SNOOZE delay is set to 5 minutes.
Microsoft Mouse Driver 7.0 Patch Utility If you are using the Microsoft mouse driver, version 7.0, and the cursor is not operating properly within an application program, you may need to install the patch described below. For example, the cursor may freeze or move incorrectly when you are using the AutoCAD program. This patch creates an additional mouse driver which you can then load for any program that has trouble controlling the cursor. The original mouse driver remains unchanged. The MOUSE7PT.
When you are going to use the application program, you need to load the new mouse driver into the computer’s memory. You can do this by just typing the name of the new mouse driver at the MS-DOS command prompt, or you can modify your AUTOEXEC.BAT file (or another batch file) to include the name of the driver. the If you have included the file MOUSE.SYS in your CONFIG.SYS file, you can use the same procedure above to patch the .SYS file. Just substitute .SYS for .COM.
Appendix B Installing and Removing Disk Drives This appendix describes how to do the following: Cl Install a hard disk or diskette drive Ll Remove a hard disk or diskette drive 0 Change the hard disk drive jumper settings. Your system can include up to three drives: either two diskette drives and one hard disk drive or one diskette drive and two hard disk drives. Your computer has two horizontal drive bays and one vertical mounting position to hold the drives, as shown below.
Caution Installing or removing a disk drive is a complicated procedure, so you may want to ask your dealer to do it for you. If you decide to do it yourself, you must carefully follow all the instructions in this appendix or you could damage your disk drive or computer. Using the Correct Drive Bay The upper horizontal drive bay contains the diskette drive that came with your system.
How to Use This Appendix Keep in mind that all drives sold by Epson are qualified for use in Epson computers and are recommended for use in this system. The instructions in this appendix describe how to install and remove optional Epson diskette and hard disk drives. Your drive may look a bit different from the drive illustrated in this appendix, but you install it the same way. If you received additional documentation with your Epson drive, follow these instructions instead of using that documentation.
Setting the Hard Disk Drive Jumpers You need to check or change the hard disk drive jumper settings if you are doing either of the following: Q Installing one or two hard disk drives Cl Removing one hard disk drive and leaving another in your system. If you are removing your only hard disk drive, you do not need to set any jumpers. See “Removing a Hard Disk From the Vertical Position,” on page B-24, for instructions.
If you are installing your first hard disk drive, the jumpers should already be set in the correct positions. If they are, follow the instructions under “Installing a Hard Disk in the Vertical Position,” on page B-8, to install the drive. If the jumpers are not in the correct positions, you need to change their settings. See “Changing the Jumper Settings,” on page B-6, for instructions. If you’ll be using two hard disk drives, see “Setting the Jumpers for Two Hard Disk Drives,” below.
Changing the Jumper Settings The hard disk drive jumpers are located on the drive’s circuit board, near the large cable socket. The jumpers on your drive may be in a slightly different location than the one shown below, but you set them the same way. HSP C/D DSP ACT large cable socket There are four positions for the jumpers on each hard disk drive. Jumpers are installed in only two of the positions and the other two positions are left open.
If you’ll be using two hard disk drives, you have a total of four jumpers for eight jumper positions. Two jumpers are included with each drive. Install three of the jumpers on the master drive in positions C/D, DSP, and ACT. Install the fourth jumper on the slave drive in position ACT. If you are installing both of your hard disk drives at one time, you should install the drive in the horizontal drive bay first.
Installing a Hard Disk in the Vertical Position Follow the instructions in this section to install (or reinstall) a hard disk drive in the vertical mounting position. You may need to perform the following procedures: CI Removing the mounting frames from a new hard disk drive CI Removing the mounting plate from the computer and connecting it to the drive LI Installing the drive 0 Connecting the drive and power cables.
On one side, there may also be a plastic guide rail. Follow these steps to remove the mounting frames (and guide rail) from the drive: 1. If necessary, remove the screws securing the plastic guide rail and the metal grounding plate to one of the mounting frames, as shown below. *
Keep the four screws so you can use them to secure the mounting plate to the hard disk drive. Then set the drive aside with the component side facing up. Removing and Attaching the Mounting Plate If you are installing a new hard disk drive in your computer, you need to attach a hard disk drive mounting plate to the drive. This mounting plate is currently attached to the side of the subassembly, as shown below.
2. Using a screwdriver, remove the screw securing the mounting plate to the computer and set it aside. Then lift up the mounting plate to remove it.
3. Turn your hard disk drive so the components are facing up and the connectors at the back of the drive are facing to the right. (See the illustration below.) Place the flat side of the mounting plate on the hard disk drive, as shown below. mounting plate holes connectors Align the four holes on the mounting plate with the four holes on the bottom of the hard diskdrive. 4.
Installing the Drive Follow these steps to install the hard disk drive in the vertical mounting position: 1. Locate the hard disk drive ribbon cable that came in the box with your computer. It is a flat cable with three connectors on it (one on each end and one in the middle). Use the connector in the middle of the cable. As shown below, there are two rows of holes in the end of the connector. One of the holes is blocked with a plug. The ribbon cable socket on the back of the drive has two rows of pins.
Align the connector with the socket so that the row in the connector with the blocked hole lines up with the row in the socket with the missing pin, as shown below. Make sure the holes fit over all the pins and then push the connector onto the pins. Caution If you do not correctly align the holes with the pins in 2. Place the hard disk drive on top of the subassembly with the mounting plate facing up.
3. Locate one of the power supply cables that lead from the power supply in the computer (behind the horizontal drive bays). The cables are labeled P1, P2, or P3 and have a clear plastic connector on one end. You can use any of the three cables. As shown below, the end of the connector has two notched comers. power supply cable notched corners power supply socket \ notched corners / The power supply socket on the back of the hard disk drive is next to the cable connector you just connected.
Make sure the holes fit over all the pins and then push the connector onto the pins. 4. Pick up the hard disk drive and hold it above the vertical mounting area so the mounting plate is facing the subassembly, as shown below. Notice that there are two tabs facing downward on the bottom of the mounting plate. These tabs fit into two slots in the right side of the subassembly when you install the drive.
5. As you lower the drive into the vertical mounting area, guide the long end of the cable underneath the drive and curl up the short end behind the drive. , hole As shown above, fit the tabs on the mounting plate into the slots on the side of the subassembly. Then tilt the drive toward the subassembly and align the retaining screw hole on the mounting plate with the hole in the bracket. 6. Secure the drive to the bracket with the retaining screw.
Connecting the Hard Disk Drive Cables Follow these steps to lift up the subassembly and connect the drive cable to the main system board: 1. Remove the front panel from the computer by lifting up slightly on the three clips at the top of the panel and tilting the panel toward you. Then set it aside. clips 2. To lift the subassembly from the front of the computer, place your thumbs under the diskette drive and grasp the top edge of the computer with the rest of your fingers.
3. Raise the front of the subassembly to a slight angle, as shown below.
4. Use one of your hands to hold up the subassembly or have someone do it for you. With your other hand, grasp the longer end of the hard disk drive ribbon cable that you tucked underneath the drive when you installed it. Pull the cable under the subassembly and toward the front of the computer. 5. Locate the hard disk drive socket at the front of the main system board (in front of the socket that holds the diskette drive ribbon cable). There is a notch on one side of the socket, as shown below.
6. Carefully lower the front of the subassembly onto the computer, as shown below.
Guide the tabs on the front of the subassembly over the opening in the front of the computer so that the two small tabs sit behind the opening and the large tab with the curved lip sits over the front of the opening. If necessary, press on the large tab until the subassembly snaps into place. 7. To replace the front panel, fit the three ridged tabs on the bottom of the panel into the three notches on the lower edge of the computer, as shown below.
a. Tilt up the front panel until the clips on the top of the panel touch the computer. Then push on the top of the panel until it clicks into place. Your diskette drive(s) should be flush with the front of the panel. 9. Follow the steps under “Replacing the Cover,” in Chapter 5, to replace the cover on the computer. Then see “Postinstallation Setup," later in Chapter 5, for instructions on configuring your computer for use with your new hard disk drive.
Removing a Hard Disk From the Vertical Position 1. Turn the computer so that the front panel is facing you. The vertically mounted drive is attached to the right side of the subassembly, as shown below.
2. Remove the retaining screw securing the hard disk drive mounting plate to the computer and set it aside. screw 3. Tilt the hard disk drive slightly to the right, away from the subassembly, and lift it out of the vertical mounting area. Turn it over and set it on top of the subassembly with the gray mounting plate facing up. Since the drive is attached to its cables, make sure you do not try to move it too far away from the subassembly as you turn it.
4. Disconnect the power supply connector from the socket on the back of the hard disk drive, as shown below. Firmly pull the connector straight out from the socket so you do not bend the pins. Do not pull too hard on the cable; pull on the plastic connector, if possible. ribbon cable connector w t\ power supply lb connector 1 .. 1-F mounting plate 5. Remove the ribbon cable connector from the back of the drive in the same manner, as shown above.
6. Remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive mounting plate to the hard disk drive. Then remove and store the mounting plate along with the screws. 7. Wrap the hard disk drive in its original packing materials and set it aside. Then carefully arrange the power supply cable and the ribbon cable so that they fit down into the vertical mounting area inside the computer. Make sure that the cables do not interfere with any other cables or mechanisms. 8.
If you have a hard disk drive installed in the vertical mounting position, remove this drive before you remove or install a disk drive in a horizontal drive bay. See “Removing a Hard Disk From the Vertical Position,” on page B-24. If you do not need to remove a hard disk drive from the vertical position (or have already done so), follow the steps under “Removing the Subassembly,” below.
Pull the panel away from the front of the computer. If you are going to install a hard disk drive in the lower horizontal position, set the front panel aside and go to step 4. If you are installing a diskette drive, remove the slot cover from the front panel, as described in step 3. 3. Place the front panel face down on a flat surface and use a screwdriver to remove the screws securing the slot cover to the panel. Lift out the slot cover, as shown below.
4. The subassembly is a large metal casing that encloses the horizontal drive bays and the power supply, as shown below. subassem b l y u-8 988 8888&4 To remove the subassembly, first lift it up from the front only. Place your thumbs under the diskette drive and grasp the top edge of the computer with the rest of your fingers, as shown below. (If you have a diskette drive installed in the lower horizontal drive bay, place your thumbs underneath that drive instead.
5. Lift up the front of the subassembly with your thumbs. Raise it to a slight angle, as shown below.
6. Use one of your hands to hold up the subassembly at an angle or have someone hold it up for you. With your other hand, reach under the subassembly and disconnect the hard disk drive cable attached to the front of the main system board. The hard disk drive cable is connected to the socket that is closest to the front of the computer, as shown below. Grasp the connector and pull it straight up to remove it from the socket. Do not pull only on the cable. drive cable 7.
8. Still holding up the subassembly, reach further back underneath it and disconnect the two power supply cables from the back right side of the main system board, as shown below. Pull each of the connectors straight up. Do not pull only on the cables. Power supply cables 9. Lift the entire subassembly out of the computer and carefully place it on your work surface. If you are installing a drive, follow the instructions under “Installing a Disk Drive in the Horizontal Position,” on page B-34.
Installing a Disk Drive in the Horizontal Position Before you perform the following steps, be sure that you have set the jumpers on any hard disk drive(s) that you are installing or that have been installed in your computer. (If not, see “Setting the Hard Disk Drive Jumpers,” on page B-4, for instructions.) If you are adding a 3 ‘/z-inch diskette drive or hard disk drive, you need to make sure that 5 ‘/+inch metal mounting frames are attached to the drive so it fits properly in the drive bay.
2. There are two holes on each side of the disk drive. When you insert the drive, you align the appropriate round holes in the drive with the oval holes on the side of the drive bay, as shown below. 3. Insert the drive into the lower drive bay and slide it toward the back of the subassembly. Watch the oval holes on the side of the drive bay so you can see when the holes on the drive are positioned in the middle of the oval holes on the subassembly.
4. After you align the drive, insert one screw into the front hole on each side of the drive bay and tighten them with a screwdriver, as shown below. (Even though there are four holes, you can secure the drive with just the two screws that came with your drive.) If you are installing a diskette drive, go to step 5. If you are installing a hard disk drive, go to step 6. 5.
The interface that protrudes from the back of the drive has gold contacts on both sides. Near one end of the interface, there is a gap designed to accommodate the plastic divider on the cable connector. ribbon cable connector drive interface . gap Align the cable connector with the drive interface so that the plastic divider on the connector lines up with the gap in the drive interface, as shown below.
Make sure the cable connector fits properly onto the drive interface and then push the connector onto the interface. Caution If you do not correctly align the connector, you could severely damage your diskette drive when you push it in. If you removed a hard disk drive from the vertical mounting position, go to step 6. If you did not, go to step 8 for instructions on connecting the power cable. 6. Locate the hard disk drive ribbon cable that you removed from the drive in the vertical mounting position.
7. Pick up the hard disk drive that you removed from the vertical mounting position. Notice the ribbon cable socket on the back of the drive; you see two rows of pins. In one of the rows, a pin is missing. missing pin Align the connector with the socket so that the row in the connector with the blocked hole lines up with the row in the socket with the missing pin, as shown below. Make sure the holes fit over all the pins and then push the connector onto the pins.
If you will have two hard disk drives in your system, perform the procedures in steps 6 and 7 again. This time, however, connect the connector at the end of the ribbon cable to the horizontally mounted hard disk drive you just installed. (If necessary, turn the subassembly upside down to make it easier to connect the cable.) 8. Looking at the subassembly, locate one of the power supply cables that lead from the power supply (behind the horizontal drive bays).
Position the power supply cable connector so that the notched comers on the connector line up with the notched corners of the power supply socket on your drive. notched corners Make sure the holes fit over all the pins and then push the connector onto the pins. If you do not correctly align the holes with the pins, you could severely damage your disk drive when you push in the connector. If you do not need to reinstall a vertically mounted hard disk drive, see “Replacing the Subassembly,” on page B-47.
Replacing the Drive on the Subassembly This section describes how to reinstall your hard disk drive in the vertical mounting position. The following illustrations show the subassembly installed inside the computer with the front panel attached. However, you can install the drive the same way, whether the subassembly is installed already or not. Follow these steps: 1.
2. As you lower the drive onto the subassembly, guide the long end of the cable underneath the drive and curl up the short end behind it. (If you just installed a hard disk drive in the lower horizontal drive bay, the short end of the cable leads to that drive.) / hole tabs As shown above, fit the tabs on the mounting plate into the slots on the side of the subassembly. Then tilt the drive toward the subassembly and align the retaining screw hole on the mounting plate with the hole in the bracket. 3.
Removing a Disk Drive From the Horizontal Position The figures in this section show a diskette drive in the lower horizontal drive bay, but you can use the same instructions to remove a hard disk drive from the lower bay or to remove your standard diskette drive from the upper bay. Follow these steps to remove a disk drive from a horizontal drive bay: 1. Remove the disk drive ribbon cable from the back of the drive, as shown below. ribbon cable connector 1 2.
power supply connector / 3. Using a screwdriver, remove the screws that secure the disk drive in the drive bay. Be sure to remove all of the screws. There is at least one screw on each side of the bay, as shown below.
4. Grasp the disk drive from the front of the drive bay and pull it completely out. Set it aside. If you have just removed one hard disk drive and are leaving another one in your system, make sure you have set the jumpers on the remaining drive to indicate that you now have only one hard disk drive. (If not, see “Setting the Hard Disk Drive Jumpers,” on page B-4, for instructions.
Replacing the Subassembly Follow the steps below to replace the subassembly inside your computer: 1. Notice that there are four mounting slots on the back of the subassembly: two in the upper comers and two in the lower comers.
There are four corresponding tabs on the inside back panel of the computer which fit into the openings in the subassembly slots. tabs Lift up the subassembly from your work surface and lower the back end into the computer, fitting the top tabs in the computer into the openings in the top slots on the subassembly, as shown in the next illustration.
tabs in slots 2. Hold up the front of the subassembly at a slight angle and arrange the ribbon cables leading from the back of the drives so that they curve underneath the subassembly toward the front of the computer.
3. Use one of your hands to hold up the subassembly at an angle or have someone hold it up for you. With your other hand, reach under the subassembly and grasp the two main system board power supply cables. The cables are labeled P4 and P5, and have opaque, white plastic connectors on their ends. Each connector also has six pin holes and a large tab on one side, as shown below.
There is one power supply socket on the right side of the main system board (toward the back) that holds both of the power supply connectors. The socket has 12 pins, as shown below.
4. Position power supply connector P4 so that the large tab on the connector faces the right side of the computer. Beginning with the six pins in the socket toward the back of the computer, carefully line up the holes in the connector with the pins in the socket. Make sure the holes fit over all the pins and then push the connector onto the pins. Caution If you do not correctly align the holes with the pins in the socket, you could severely damage your computer when you push in the connector. 5.
Both the diskette drive and hard disk drive sockets on the main system board have a notch on one side. The hard disk drive socket is closest to the front of the main system board and the diskette drive socket is behind it. The hard disk drive socket is also a bit longer. Connect the diskette drive ribbon cable first. As shown below, there is a tab on one side of the connector.
7. Now connect the hard disk drive ribbon cable. As shown below, there is a tab on one side of the connector, just like the diskette drive connector. The hard disk drive socket at the front of the main system board also has a notch on one side. hard disk drive connector tab hard disk drive socket Align the connector with the socket so that the tab on the connector lines up with the notch in the socket.
8. Carefully lower the front of the subassembly onto the computer. Make sure that all four tabs on the back of the computer are inserted into the slots on the subassembly as you lower it.
Guide the tabs on the front of the subassembly over the opening in the front of the computer so that the two small tabs sit behind the opening and the large tab with the curved lip sits over the front of the opening. If necessary, press on the large tab until the subassembly snaps into place. 9. To replace the front panel, fit the three ridged tabs on the bottom of the panel into the three notches on the lower edge of the computer, as shown below.
10. Tilt up the front panel until the clips on the top of the panel touch the computer. Then push on the top of the panel until it clicks into place. The diskette drive(s) should be flush with the front of the panel. (If you removed the slot cover, be sure to store it in a safe place in case you need to replace it later.) 11. Follow the steps under “Replacing the Cover,” in Chapter 5, to replace the cover on the computer.
Appendix C Physically Formatting a Hard Disk This appendix describes how to physically format a hard disk. Sometimes called a low-level format, this procedure should not be confused with the logical format performed by the MS-DOS FORMAT command. The physical formatting of a hard disk is a separate step that is usually done at the factory by the disk manufacturer. If your computer came with a hard disk, or if you have installed an optional Epson hard disk, it has already been physically formatted.
In addition to destroying all the data on the hard disk, formatting removes any partitions defied on the disk by SELECT or FDISK and the logical formatting performed by SELECT or FORMAT. After you physically format a new or used hard disk (using option 1 or 2 of the Hard Disk Format Menu), you need to install MS-DOS. Follow the instructions in your MS-DOS Installation Guide. The installation process automatically partitions and formats the hard disk to prepare it for use.
The formatting options work as follows: Format first scans the disk (if it has no defective track table) for defective (bad) tracks and lets you decide which tracks to mark as bad. Then the program formats the disk and marks the bad tracks so they are never used to store data. Destructive surface analysis tests the entire disk for read/write errors or unflagged bad tracks and updates the defective track table.
Formatting a New Disk Many hard disk drives come with a printed list of bad tracks but the bad tracks are not flagged on the disk. You may need to modify the defective track table to add the bad tracks. Other hard disks (such as those supplied by Epson) come with the bad tracks already flagged. If you are formatting a new hard disk that has never been formatted, select the l-Format option to format the disk. Selecting an Option When using this program, you often need to select an option from a menu.
Option 1, Format If you select l-Format from the Hard Disk Format Menu, you see the following (for a disk that does not have a defective track table): Format Hard Disk < Drive 1: > Scan hard disk to get defective track information ? (Y/N) (If the disk already has a defective track table, you do not see the message because the disk does not need to be scanned for bad tracks.) Select Y to scan the disk or N to skip the scanning process.
For the hard disk in the Equity 386SX PLUS, it is best to accept the recommended skewed sector (also called the interleave factor) of 1. For other hard disk drives, you may need to change this value if the documentation that came with the hard disk recommends a different number. To accept the default, select Y. To enter a new value, select N.
The program now allows you to edit the table of defective tracks: Cylinder Head nnn Cylinder Head Cylinder Head Cylinder Head Cylinder Head M Defective Track Table: Modify defective track table ? (Y/N) At the bottom of the table is this prompt: Modify defective track table ? (Y/N) Select N to leave the table as it is. Then skip the following section and go on to “Formatting the Disk,” below. To add bad tracks to the defective track table, see the section below.
2. Type the number of the cylinder containing the bad track and press Enter. You see this prompt: Enter head number (0 - nn): 3. Type the head number for the bad track and press Enter. To cancel the operation, press Enter without typing a value. When you complete a valid entry, it appears in the table and you can add the next bad track, if necessary. If you make a mistake, move the cursor block to the incorrect track and press C to alter the track data or press D to remove the track from the table.
Formatting the Disk When you are ready to start formatting the disk, you see the following warning: WARNING? ALL DATA WILL BE DESTROYED IN ALL PARTITIONS OF HARD DISK, NOT JUST IN MS-DOS PARTITION! Do you want to start formatting ? (Y/N) If you are not sure you want to format the hard disk, select N. If you are sure, select Y; the program gives you one more chance to cancel: DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU HAVE BACKUP DISKETTE COPIES OF ALL YOUR FILES.
You see the head and cylinder numbers decrease as the program progresses. When formatting is complete, the program flags any bad tracks and you see a series of messages like these: Format finished. Flagging bad tracks... Cylinder is nnnn, head is nn Format completed. Press ENTER to return to the menu. Press Enter to return to the Hard Disk Format Menu.
To start this test, select 2-Destructive surface analysis from the Hard Disk Format Menu. You see these messages: Analyze Hard Disk Read/Save/Write/Read/Restore/Read check for all tracks... Current cylinder is nnnn As the program checks each track, it counts the cylinder numbers (nnnn) down to zero. When the test is complete, the program displays a report on the status of the disk, including a table of unflagged tracks that produced write, read errors-such as the following: Analysis finished.
To flag the error tracks as bad, select Y. You see a list of the tracks as they are flagged and these messages: Flagging bad tracks... Cylinder is 237, head is 2 Press ENTER to return to the menu. Press Enter to return to the Hard Disk Format Menu. Option 3, Non-destructive Surface Analysis The Non-destructive surface analysis does not destroy any data, and you can use it to safely check the condition of your hard disk drive. However, this test does not flag any bad tracks it detects.
If the program finds errors, the screen displays a table of the tracks that gave errors, similar to the one the Destructive surface analysis displays. After the status reports, you see this message: Press ENTER to return to the menu. Check the information displayed. Then press Enter to return to the Hard Disk Format Menu. Exiting the Hard Disk Format Menu To leave the Hard Disk Format Menu, select 0 - E x i t . T h e screen displays the Operation Menu.
Appendix D Troubleshooting You should not encounter any difficulties as you set up and use your computer, but if anything out of the ordinary happens, refer to this appendix. You can correct most problems by adjusting a cable connection, repeating a software procedure, or resetting the computer. Besides trying the suggestions in this chapter, you can run diagnostics checks on the various components of your computer system. See Appendix E for instructions.
2. At the MS-DOS command prompt, type VER and press Enter. The screen displays the MS-DOS version number. Write down the number so you can give it to your dealer. If you do not have a hard disk, follow these steps: 1. Insert: the Reference diskette in drive A and turn on or reset your computer. 2. At the Operation Menu, select Exit to MS-DOS for more utilities and press Enter. 3. At the A> prompt, type ROMBIOS and press Enter. Write down the version number displayed on your screen. 4.
Write down the error message and code number, and then press F1 to continue. Report the error message and code number to your dealer when requesting repairs. If the error is serious, the computer cancels further checking and halts system initialization. The error message remains on the screen, and the computer locks up. If this happens, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Report this information and both the error message and code number to your dealer.
Power-on diagnostics error codes and messages (continued) Error code Message Memory 201 202 203 RAM ERROR MEMORY ADDRESS ERROR MEMORY ADDRESS ERROR Contact dealer KEYBOARD ERROR KEYBOARD OR SYSTEM UNIT ERROR KEYBOARD OR SYSTEM UNIT ERROR See “Keyboard Problems” CRT ERROR CRT ERROR See “Monitor Problems’ Keyboard 301 303 304 Monitor 401 501 Diskette drive(s) and controller DISKETTE ERROR 601 Parallel port (printer interface) 901 PARALLEL PORT ERROR Serial port (RS-232C port) SERIAL PORT ERROR 1101
Power-cm diagnostics error codes and messages (continued) Auxiliary device(s) 8601 AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE 8602 AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE 8603 AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE See “Mouse Problems” The Computer Won’t Start If your computer does not start when you turn on the power, check the following: 1. Is the power light on the computer’s front panel on? If not, remove any diskettes and turn off the power.
Note If the computer starts but you can’t see anything on the screen, see “Monitor Problems,” below. The Computer Does Not Respond If your computer locks up and does not respond when you type on the keyboard, follow these steps: 1. Some computer operations take longer than others to complete. For example, the computer takes longer to sort a database than to accept a single typed character. If your computer is still locked after a reasonable length of time, proceed to the next step. 2.
5. The problem could be caused by your keyboard. See “Keyboard Problems,” below. If your keyboard is operating properly, proceed to the next step. 6. If you want to stop whatever the computer is doing and return to the MS-DOS command prompt, hold down the Ctrl key and press Break (or press C). In most cases, this solves the problem. See Chapter 3 for more information on stopping a command or program. 7. If your computer still does not respond, you can reset it using the CTRL ALT DEL command.
If you are using one or more MDA, Hercules, or CGA display adapter cards, you may need to change the setting of jumper J4 inside your computer. The jumper tells the computer whether you are using a color or monochrome monitor. (Jumper J4 is set to the color monitor position at the factory.) If the jumper is set incorrectly, you see one of the following messages: 401 501 CRT ERROR CRT ERROR If you are using two different types of video cards, set jumper J4 to the primary monitor type.
If you have any trouble using your power-on password, try the following: 1. If you think you know the correct password, reset the computer and try again. See Chapter 3 for instructions. 2. If you know the current power-on password but you want to change or delete it, see Chapter 3 for instructions. (You cannot delete a power-on password and remain in network server mode.) 3. If you do not know the current power-on password and you do not want to set a new one, see “Removing a Password” below. 4.
You should disable the existing password if you want to be able to set a new password later without having to reset a jumper again. See “Disabling an existing password,” below, for instructions. If you disable the password function, you cannot set a new password unless you perform the steps to disable the existing password at that time. If you do not want to use a password anymore, follow the instructions under “Disabling the password function” below.
5. If you do not have a hard disk, insert the Startup diskette in drive A. Turn on the computer again. You do not see the key prompt and the computer loads MS-DOS. Later, if you want to create a power-on password, run Setup and enter a password. The jumper is already in the correct position. Disabling the password function If you do not want to use a power-on password anymore, you can disable the password function.
Make sure you save your password setting and that you highlight ** EXIT AND SAVE ** when you leave the Setup program. 4. After you exit Setup, you see this message: TURN OFF POWER AND CORRECT JUMPER SETTING TO ENABLE PASSWORD CHECKING 5. Remove the Reference diskette, turn off the computer, and follow the instructions under “Changing the Jumper Settings” in Chapter 5 to enable the password function by setting jumper J1 to position A. 6.
Keyboard Problems If you are having trouble with the keyboard, check the following: 1. If the screen displays one of the following keyboard errors when you turn on or reset the computer, make sure the keyboard is securely connected to the computer: 301 KEYBOARD ERROR 303 KEYBOARD OR SYSTEM UNIT ERROR 304 KEYBOARD OR SYSTEM UNIT ERROR See ‘Connecting the Keyboard” in Chapter 1 for instructions. 2. If the cursor keys do not work properly, the Num Lock function may be on.
Monitor Problems For monitor problems, check the following: 1. If there is no display on the screen, check that the monitor’s power switch is on and that the power light on the monitor is lit. If the power light is on but you still do not see anything on the screen, check the monitor’s brightness and contrast controls. 2. If the power switch is on but the power light is not, turn off the monitor’s power, wait five seconds, and turn the power back on.
7. If you are running an application program, see if you need to set up the program for the type of monitor and display adapter you have. Also make sure you are using the appropriate monitor and display adapter for your software. Note If your application program requires a monitor that supports graphics but you have a monochrome monitor, the results will be unpredictable. 8.
9. If you are still having difficulty with your monitor, try running either the Monochrome Display Adapter and CRT check or the Color Graphics Adapter and CRT check, as described in Appendix E. If the diagnostics program indicates an error, contact the place where you bought the monitor.
4. Check to see if you have inserted the right type of diskette. The diskette type normally appears on the manufacturer’s label. Here are the guidelines: Cl In a drive that has a storage capacity of 1.2MB, use 5 +-inch, double-sided, high-density, 96 TPI diskettes. You can also use 360KB diskettes in this drive, but if you write to a 360KB diskette in this drive, you may have trouble using the diskette in a 360KB drive later. Cl In a drive that has a storage capacity of 1.
6. Is the diskette formatted? A new diskette must be formatted before you can store data on it. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions on formatting diskettes. 7. Did you reassign the diskette drives? If you are trying to access a file on a diskette in drive A, for instance, and have reassigned that drive as drive B, you cannot access the file. As your computer processes the command, the light is lit on the drive it is trying to access.
10. If you see no error messages but there is something wrong with the data in a file, MS-DOS or an application program may have updated the storage information on the diskette incorrectly. This is probably the case if you have one of these problems: 0 Part of a file is missing Cl A file includes parts of other files 0 An expected output file is missing. To make the necessary repairs, use the MS-DOS program CHKDSK. See your MS-DOS Reference Manual for instructions.
Note Diskette drives may make different i diskettes. with different 4. If your diskette drive read/write heads are dirty, you may occasionally see this MS-DOS error message: Error Reading Drive d: Abort, Retry, or Fail? To clean the cleaning kit, do not use a cleaning can read/write heads, use a diskette drive head available in most computer stores. However, cleaning kit too often because excessive damage your drive heads.
2. You may have entered an incorrect hard disk drive type when you ran the Setup program to configure your hard disk. See Chapter 2 for information and check the hard disk drive type table in that chapter for a list of the types available. If you entered user-defined parameters to configure your hard disk, check the information that came with your hard disk to ensure that you use the correct parameters. 3.
To copy the hidden system files from your Startup diskette to the root directory of the hard disk, type A: to log onto drive A. Then type the following and press Enter: SYS C: 5. If you can load MS-DOS from your Startup diskette but you cannot access data stored on your hard disk, you may have accidentally repartitioned or reformatted part or all of the disk. Use the Display Partition Information option of the FDISK program to see if your hard disk has an active (bootable) DOS partition on it.
7. If you have been using your hard disk for a long time and begin to see numerous read/write errors, the magnetic signals on the disk may be getting weak. If this is the case, you may need to reformat the hard disk. If you decide to do this, follow these steps: Cl Back up all the data on the disk using COPY, XCOPY, or BACKUP (described in the MS-DOS Reference Manual). Cl Follow the instructions in Appendix C to perform a low-level (physical) format.
Software Problems If you are having trouble with an application program, try the following solutions: 1. If the application program does not start, check that you are following the correct procedure for starting the program, and that it is installed correctly. If you have a hard disk and the program is stored in a directory on that drive, make sure you are logged onto or specifying the correct directory.
5. An application program can occasionally lock the computer, making it unresponsive to the keyboard. If your computer does not respond when you type on the keyboard, you can reset it. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. Printer Problems Below are some general steps to follow if you are having difficulty with your printer. If the problem persists and you need more detailed information, check your printer manual.
3. If you are using more than one parallel port or more than one serial port, the computer must know which port is the primary port and which is the secondary port. See Chapter 2 for instructions on how to set the parallel and serial ports using the Setup program. 4. If your printer is properly set up but is still not functioning, test it from the MS-DOS level. When the screen displays the MS-DOS command prompt (such as C> or A>), hold down Shift and press PrtSc.
Option Card Problems If you install an option card and it is not functioning properly, check the following: 1. Is the option card installed correctly? Check the installation procedure described in Chapter 5 and also see the instructions that come with the option card. The most common problem with option cards is a loose connection. Make sure the option card is well-seated in its slot. 2. Did you set the necessary DIP switches or jumpers on the option card? See your option card manual for instructions. 3.
Mouse Problems If you are having a problem with your mouse, you may see one of the following error messages: 8601 AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE 8602 AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE 8603 AUXILIARY DEVICE FAILURE If you see one of these messages, make sure that your mouse is completely connected to its port on the back of the computer. Also, be sure that you have connected it to the correct port. For example, you may have connected the mouse to the keyboard connector instead of the mouse connector.
Memory Module Problems If you added extra memory to your system by installing SIMMs and that memory is not operating properly, check the following: 1. If the memory count displayed by the power-on diagnostics program is incorrect, you or your dealer may not have installed the SIMMs correctly. The SIMMs may be installed in the wrong sockets, they may be the wrong type of SIMM, or they may not be inserted all the way into their sockets.
Math Coprocessor Problems If your math coprocessor does not seem to be operating properly, check the following: 1. Run the Setup program on your Reference diskette and check to make sure that the math coprocessor is listed as installed on the Exit display. If it is listed as not installed, you or your dealer may have installed the math coprocessor incorrectly. See Chapter 5 for more information. Caution Do not attempt to remove the math coprocessor yourself.
Appendix E Performing System Diagnostics This appendix describes how to check the operation of the main unit and peripheral devices of your computer. You check these devices using the diagnostics program on your Reference diskette. Run the diagnostics program if you are not sure whether a device is performing correctly. The table at the end of this appendix lists the error messages you may see during testing.
Starting System Diagnostics To run the System diagnostics program, you must turn on or reset your computer with the Reference diskette in drive A. If you start this program in any other way, some tests may produce strange results. To start the System diagnostics program, follow these steps: 1. Insert the Reference diskette in drive A. 2. Turn on or reset the computer. The Operation Menu appears. 3. If the Num Lock indicator is illuminated, press Num Lock to turn off the function. 4.
If the list correctly describes your system, press Enter. If a device is missing from this list, or if you want to change the list, press N or + and Enter. Then see “Modifying the Device List,” below. After you confirm the Device List, you can test only those items. If you decide later that you need to add a device, you must return to the Operation Menu and reselect System diagnostics.
Selecting an Option When you are using the System diagnostics program, you often need to select an option from a menu. There are two ways to do this: Cl You can use the arrow keys (T L t +) to move the highlighted cursor block to the option you want and then press Enter to select it. Li You can type the number of the desired option and press Enter to select it. For example, you may see this menu: 1 - Run test one time 2 - Run test multiple times 0 - Exit Suppose the first option is highlighted.
Modifying the Device List If an installed device is missing from the Device List, you must add it to the list and test it carefully. At the following prompt, select N. DEVICE LIST is correct ? (Y/N) You see this menu: 1 - Add device 2 - Delete device 0 - Finish modification To add a device to the list, select 1. The program displays a list of other devices that are not currently included in the Device List.
To remove a device from the list, select 2 (Delete device). The screen displays the current Device List. Select the item you wish to delete. You can delete as many devices as necessary. When the Device List is correct, select 0. The screen displays the modified Device List for a final check and these options: If the list is correct, select 0. You are now ready to select a test. Selecting a Test From the Device List, select the device you wish to test.
You can specify that the test be performed one time only or any number of times in the range from 1 to 9999. Running a test multiple times is for reliability testing of essential functions only; in most cases, running a test only once is sufficient. To perform the test once, select 1. The program then displays a submenu of more detailed tests for the device you are checking. To perform the test multiple times, select 2.
Resuming From an Error If an error occurs during a test, the test stops at that point, and an error code and error message appear. If you want to record the problem, you can print out the message on your printer. You see this prompt: Do you want a printout of the error message(s) ? (Y/N) To continue without printing the error message, select N. Before you request a printout, be sure your printer is ready and contains paper. Then select Y.
The table below lists the tests you can run on the system’s internal devices and on any optional devices you have installed. You may not see all of the tests listed when you run System diagnostics. Some tests appear only if you have installed certain types of equipment. The program displays the title of each check on the screen. Tests that check the operation of parallel or serial ports require you to use a special connector in order to test the device.
System diagnostics tests (continued) - E-10 Color graphics adapter and CRT Adapter check Attribute check Character set check Graphics mode check Screen paging check Light pen check Video check Sync check Run all above checks Tests all types of color monitors Diskette drive(s) and controller Sequential seek check Random seek check Write, read check Disk change check Run all above checks Tests operation of the diskette drive(s); requires a formatted diskette for some tests Math coprocessor Tests the
Error Codes and Messages The following table lists all the error codes and messages that may appear during system diagnostics testing.
System diagnostics error codes and messages (continued) Monochrome display adapter and CRT 401 ADAPTER ERROR 402 VIDEO SIGNAL ERROR 403 ATTRIBUTE ERROR 404 CHARACTER SET ERROR 406 GRAPHICS MODE ERROR 408 SCREEN PAGING ERROR 409 LIGHT PEN ERROR 410 VIDEO ERROR 411 SYNC ERROR Color graphics adapter and CRT 501 ADAPTER ERROR 503 ATTRIBUTE ERROR 504 CHARACTER SET ERROR 506 COLOR GRAPHICS ERROR 508 SCREEN PAGING ERROR 509 LIGHT PEN ERROR 510 COLOR VIDEO ERROR 511 SYNC ERROR Diskette drive(s) and controller 601
System diagnostics error codes and messages (continued) E r r o r c o d e Ma, Parallel port (printer interface) 901 ERROR PIN p Serial port (RS-232C port) 1101 1101 1102 1103 control signal ALWAYS LOW control signal ALWAYS HIGH TIMEOUT ERROR VERIFY ERROR Alternate serial port 1201 1201 1202 1203 control signal ALWAYS LOW control signal ALWAYS HIGH TIMEOUT ERROR VERIFY ERROR Dot-matrix printer 1401 status Hard disk drive(s) and controller 1701 SEEK ERROR 1702 WRITE ERROR 1703 READ ERROR 1704 HEAD ERR
Appendix F Specifications CPU and Memory 16-bit CPU 80386SX microprocessor, 16 MHz system clock speed, 16 MHz or simulated 8 MHz processor speed, selectable through software 0 wait state memory access speed System memory 1MB or 2MB RAM standard; expandable using 256KB or 1MB SIMMs up to 10MB; SIMMs must be 70ns access speed Memory expandable to 16MB if memory option card is used ROM 128KB Scratch memory 4KB capacity; 16-bit data bus; 16 MHz access with 0 wait state Math coprocessor 80387SX (16 MHz
Controllers Diskette Supports up to two drives in any of four formats: 5 ‘/t-inch, high-density, 1.2MB; 5 ‘/+inch, double-density, 360KB; 3 ‘/z-inch, high-density, 1.
Power Supply Type 140W, fan-cooled, automatic input voltage sensing Input ranges 98 to 132 VAC and 195 to 264 VAC Maximum outputs +5VDC at 18Amps, +12VDC at 4.2 Amps -12 VDC at 0.3 Amps, -5 VDC at 0.3 Amps Mass Storage Three half-height drives maximum (one 3 ‘/z-inch vertical mount and two 5 %-inch horizontal mounts) Standard 5 ‘/,-inch diskette drive, 1.2MB (high-density) storage capacity Standard 3 ‘/t-inch diskette drive, 1.
Optional 3 ‘/r-inch hard disk drive, 40MB storage capacity Optional 3 ‘/z-inch hard disk drive, 100MB storage capacity Keyboard Detachable, two position, 101 sculpted keys Layout 58-key QWERTY main keyboard; 17-key numeric/cursor pad; 10 cursor keys; additional 4-key cursor pad; 16 function keys (user-definable) Function Four levels (normal, shift, control, alternate); user-definable Environmental Requirements Temperature Operating range: 41° to 95° F (5° to 35° C) Non-operating range: -4° to 140
Altitude Operating range: -330 ft to 9900 ft (-100 m to 3000 m) Non-operating range: -330 ft to 11880 ft (-100 m to 3300 m) Storage range: -330 ft to 39600 ft (-100 m to 12000 m) Physical Characteristics Width 14.75 inches (375 mm) Depth 17.5 inches (444 mm) Height 5.9 inches (150 mm) Weight (without keyboard) Single diskette drive model: 20.75 lb (9.4 kg) Hard disk drive model: 22.25 lb (10.
Glossary Address A number or name that identifies the location where information is stored in a computer’s memory. Application program A software program designed to perform a specific task, such as a word processing or spreadsheet program. ASCII American Standard Code for Information Interchange. A standardized coding system for representing characters, such as numbers, letters, and graphic symbols. An ASCII character occupies one byte of storage.
Backup An extra copy of a program, data file, or disk, that is created in the event your working copy is damaged or lost. Base memory The memory in the computer below 1MB that is available to MS-DOS and application programs-usually 640KB. Also called conventional memory or main memory. Batch file A type of file that lets you execute a series of MS-DOS commands by typing one command. Batch files are text files with the filename extension .BAT. In a batch file, each command is entered on a separate line.
CGA Color Graphics Adapter. A type of display adapter card that can generate up to 25 lines of text with 80 characters on each line, monochrome graphics at 640 x 200 resolution, or four-color graphics at 320 x 200 resolution. Character Anything that can be printed in a single space on the page or the screen; includes numbers, letters, punctuation marks, and graphic symbols. CMOS Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor. A type of low-power silicon chip.
Configuration The particular setup of a group of components. For example, a typical system configuration consists of a computer with one diskette drive, one hard disk drive, and a monitor, connected to a printer. Control code A command (generated when you hold down Ctrl and press another key on the keyboard) that instructs the computer to perform a specific function. Conventional memory The memory in your computer (up to 640KB) used by MS-DOS and application programs. Also called base memory or main memory.
Current directory The directory where MS-DOS executes your next command, unless you tell it to do otherwise (by including a pathname with the command). Also known as the default or working directory. Current drive The disk drive from which MS-DOS executes your next command, unless you tell it to do otherwise (by including a drive designator with the command). Also known as the default drive. Cursor The highlighted marker that shows your position on the screen.
Default directory The directory you are logged onto and working in. Also known as the current directory. Default drive The disk drive from which MS-DOS executes your next command, unless you tell it to do otherwise (by including a drive designator with the command). Also known as the current drive. Delimiter A character or space used to separate different parts of an MS-DOS command.
Disk The collective term for diskettes and hard disks. Disk drive The physical device that allows the computer to read from and write to a disk. A diskette drive has a disk slot into which you insert a diskette. A hard disk is sealed inside a protective unit. Diskette A flat piece of flexible plastic coated with magnetic material used to store data permanently. Display adapter card A circuit board that can be installed in one of the computer’s option slots to provide the monitor interface.
EGA Enhanced Graphics Adapter. A type of display adapter card that allows you to display high-resolution graphics on a color monitor. It can display up to 43 lines of text with 80 characters on each line, or it can display monochrome or 16-color graphics at up to 640 x 350 resolution. Executable file A file containing program instructions, as opposed to data created with an application program. An executable file has the extension .BAT, .COM, or .EXE.
File A group of related pieces of information called records, or entries, stored together on a disk. Text files consist of words and sentences. Program files consist of codes and are used by computers to interpret and carry out instructions. Filename A name up to eight characters long that MS-DOS uses to identify a file. Fixed disk See Hard disk. Format To prepare a new disk (or an old one you want to reuse) so that it can store information.
High-density A type of format that allows you to store more data than on single- or double-density diskettes. A 5 ‘/+inch high-density diskette can store 1.2 MB of data. A 3 ‘/z-inch high-density diskette can store 1.44 MB of data. Input/Output (I/O) port See Port. Interface A physical or software connection used to transmit data between equipment or programs. Jumper A small device that connects two pins on an option card, a disk drive, or the main system board to activate a particular function.
Logical disk drive A subdivision of a physical disk drive, which MS-DOS treats as though it were a separate physical component of the computer. A physical disk drive may be divided into several logical disk drives. Main system board The board built into your computer containing the circuitry the computer requires to operate. Math coprocessor An optional device that enables the computer to process certain mathematical calculations faster. MCGA Monochrome/Color Graphics Adapter.
Memory The area where your computer stores data. Memory contents can be permanent (ROM) or temporary (RAM). Memory module A small circuit board with an edge connector that contains memory chips. You can add 256KB or 1MB memory modules to the main system board inside the computer to expand the computer’s memory. A memory module is commonly called a SIMM (single inline memory module). Memory on card The additional memory on an option card installed in the computer. MGA Multi-mode Graphics Adapter.
Monochrome monitor A monitor that displays in only one color, such as green or amber, as opposed to a color monitor which can display in several colors. Mouse A hand-held pointing device with one or more buttons. When you slide the mouse over a flat surface in a certain direction, the cursor moves in the same direction on the screen. MS-DOS Microsoft Disk Operating System. The operating system that comes with your computer. See Operating system.
Operating system A collection of programs (such as MS-DOS or MS OS/2) that manages a computer’s operations. The operating system determines how programs run on the computer and supervises all input and output. Option card A circuit board you install inside the computer to provide additional capabilities, such as a modem. Parallel The type of interface that transmits all the bits in a byte of data simultaneously over separate lines. See Interface and Serial.
Pathname The list of directories and subdirectories you specify to locate a file. For example, the pathname for the file SALES which is located in the subdirectory BUSINESS of the root directory ( \ ) is \ BUSINESS\ SALES. Peripheral An external device (such as a printer or a modem) connected to a computer that depends on the computer for its operation. Port A physical input/output socket on a computer where you can connect a peripheral device.
Program A disk file that contains coded instructions and tells a computer what to do and how to do it. Prompt A message the screen displays to request information or tell you what action you need to perform next. See also Command prompt. RAM Random Access Memory. The portion of the computer’s memory used to run programs and store data while you work. All data stored in RAM is erased when you turn off or reset the computer; so you must store any data you want to keep on a diskette or hard disk.
RGB Red Green Blue. A type of color monitor. ROM Read Only Memory. A portion of memory that can only be read and cannot be used for temporary storage. ROM retains its contents even when you turn off the power. Root directory The top-level directory in MS-DOS, designated by a \ (backslash). All other directories are subdirectories of the root directory or of other subdirectories. RS-232C A widely used, standard type of serial interface. You can easily connect an RS-232C compatible device to the computer.
Serial The type of interface that transmits data one bit at a time. See Interface and Parallel. SIMM See Memory module. Software The programs that enable your computer to perform the tasks and functions you indicate. Subdirectory A directory or group of files that branches down from another subdirectory or from the root directory. Switch An option added to an MS-DOS command that modifies the way the command works. Switches are usually preceded by a / (forward slash).
Tracks Addressable, concentric circles on a disk, resembling the grooves on a record, which help to divide the disk into separate accessible areas. There are 80 tracks on each side of a doublesided 1.2MB, 1.44MB, or 720KB diskette and 40 tracks on each side of a double-sided 360KB diskette. The number of tracks on a hard disk depends on its capacity. VGA Video Graphics Array. A type of high-resolution color display adapter.
Index A AFDD program, 4-8-9 Alternate parallel port check, E-11 Alternate serial port check, E-10 AutoCAD, version 2.62, A-2, A-9 -11, A-45 version 9.0, A-2, A-11 -13, A-45 version 10.0, A-14-16, A-45 AUTOEXEC.
Controlling the volume, 2-13-14 COPY, 3-2, 3-14, 3-22 Copying, diskettes, 3-14, 3-22 -23 files, 3-22 hard disk files, 3-24 Coprocessor, see Math coprocessor Copy-protected programs, 2-12, 4-3 CORFIX, 5-36 -38 Cover, removing, 5-2 -5 replacing, 5-34 -36 CPU, F-1 CPU speed, see Processor speed CTRL ALT +, 4-4 -5 CTRL ALT -, 4-4 -5 CTRL ALT *, 4-4 -5 CTRL ALT DEL, 3-6 CTRL BREAK, 3-5 CTRL c, 3-5 Cursor block, 2-6 D DATE, 2-15 Date, setting, 2-15-17 Destructive surface analysis, C-2 -3, C-10 -12 Diagnostics, p
E G EDLIN, 4-1 -2 EGA card, see Video cards EGA emulation, A-42 EMM386.SYS, 4-13 Emulation mode, VGA, A-40 -42 Enhanced graphics adapter, see Video cards Environmental requirements, F-4 Epson Consumer Information Center number, Intro-5, D-1 Error codes and messages, 2-4 -5, D-2 -5, E-12 -14 ESPEED program, 4-3, 4-5 -7 Expanded memory, 4-13 Extended graphics, A-2 -3 Extended memory, 2-2, 4-13, 5-17 -19 Extended VGA modes, 4-14 -15, A-1 GEM, version 2.2, A-2, A-16 -19 version 3.
I Initial num lock, 2-13 -14 Inserting diskettes, 3-20 -21 Interfaces, F-2 Interleave factor, C-6 J Jumper settings, 5-2, 5-6 -9, B-47 K Keyboard, adjusting angle, 1-13 cable, 1-12 check, E-12 connecting, 1-12-13 controller check, D-2 layout, 3-3, F-4 problems, D-13 repeat rate, 2-13 -14 special keys, 3-3 -4 speed commands, 4-4 -5 Key prompt, 2-9, 3-7, 4-10 L LIM 4.
Mouse, connecting, 1-13 -14 driver patch, A-45 -46 port specifications, F-2 problems, D-28 setting jumper, 5-6-9 MOUSE7PT.EXE, A-3, A-45 MS-DOS, copying files, 3-2, 3-22-23 diskettes, 3-1 -2 EMM386.
Power supply cables, B-15, B-50 -52 Precautions, computer, 1-16 hard disk, 3-24 Presentation Manager, A-8 -9 Printer, connecting, 1-8 -11 interface check, E-10 parallel interface, 1-8 -10, F-2 problems, D-25 -26 serial interface, 1-11, F-2 Processor speed, 2-11 -12, 4-2 -7, D-24 Protector card, 1-3, 3-25 R RAM check, D-l Random access memory (RAM), 2-1, 3-19, D-2 Read only memory (ROM), D-2, F-1 Read/write heads, 3-12, 3-24 -25 Real-time clock, 2-15 -17, F-1 Reassigning diskette drives, 2-26, 4-7-9 Redirec
Software problems, D-24 Speaker, 2-13 -14, F-2 Special keys, 3-3 -4 Specifications, F-1 -5 Speed, changing, see Processor speed Subassembly, installing, B-47 -57 removing, B-28 -33 Subdirectories, see Directories Super VGA, A-1 Switches, 1-7 DIP, 5-13 Symphony, Lotus, A-2, A-28 -30 System, board check, E-9 device check, D-2 diagnostics, E-1 -14 memory, see Memory setting up, 1-1 -18 T TIME, 2-15 Time, setting, 2-15 -17, Timer check, D-2 Toll-free number, Intro-5, D-1 Tracks, 3-10 -12 Troubleshooting, D-1 -
W Windows/286, A-2, A-4 -5 Windows/386, A-2, A-6 -7 WordPerfect, versions 4.0 and 4.1, A-3, A-35 -36 versions 5.0 and 5.1, A-3, A-36 -37 WordStar, version 3.3, A-3, A-31 -32 versions 4.0 and 5.
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