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Important Safety Instructions Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the computer. . Unplug the computer before cleaning. Clean with a damp cloth only. Do not spill liquid on the computer. . Do not place the computer on an unstable surface or near a radiator or heat register. . Do not block or cover the openings in the computer’s cabinet. Do not insert objects through the slots. .
Importantes instructions de sécurité Lire attentivement les instructions suivantes et les conserver pour les consulter en cas de besoin. Observer soigneusement tous les avertissements et directives marques sur l’ordinateur. l l l l l l l l l Debrancher l’ordinateur avant de le nettoyer. N’utiliser qu’un chiffon humide. Veiller a ne pas renverser de liquides sur l’appareil. Ne pas placer l’ordinateur sur une surface instable ni pres d'une source de chaleur.
Contents lntroduction 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 8 Central Processing Unit (CPU) System Memory Cache Memory Video Mass Storage System BIOS PCI Auto-configuration BIOS Upgrades How to Use This Manual Conventions Used in This Manual Where to Get Help Compu Serve On-line Support Chapter 1 Seting Up Your System Choosing a Location . . . Setting the Input Voltage . Checking the Power Cord Installing Optional Devices Front Panel Features . . . Back Panel Features . . . . Turning On the System . .
D r i v e C , D , E , F : T y p e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 Drive C, D, E, F: Timeout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Base Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Extended Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Advanced CMOS Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 Typematic Rate Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 3 Using Your Computer Stopping a Command or Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-l Resetting the Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Using a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Changing the Processor Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Upgrading the BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 6 Using the video Utilities Supported Video Refresh Rates Supported Video Modes Monitor List Before You Run the Mach32 Installation Program Starting the Mach32 Installation Program Setting the Power-Up Configuration Running the Graphics Adapter Diagnostics Installing the Video Adapter Utilities Installing the Windows Device Drivers Using FlexDesk Installing the Adapter Interface Chapter 7 6-2 6-2 6-4 6-6 6-7 6-8 6-l1 6-l1 6-12 6-13 6-18 Troubleshooting Identifying Your System . . . . . . . . .
Options Available from EPSON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Memory Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System I/O Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Board Interrupts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DMA Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connector Pin Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Your EPSON@ computer represents the state-of-the-art in PC technology by incorporating the high-performance Intel@ PentiumTM microprocessor and PC1 bus architecture.
145 Watt power supply switchable between 115 and 230 VAC Two RS-232C compatible, 9-pin serial connectors One multimode, 25-pin, Centronics® port compatible parallel PS/2TM compatible keyboard and mouse ports Mach 32 video drivers and utilities for Microsoft@ WindowsTM 3.1 VESATM compliant 8514/A standard feature connector A drive bay for one full-height or two half-height, 5.25-inch drives and a drive carrier for one 3.5-inch, 1.44MB diskette drive (standard) and one 3.
System Memory System memory includes base (conventional) and extended memory. Operating systems such as MS-DOS,® OS/ 2,® UNIX® Novell ® NetWare, ® NextStep, ® and all application programs use base memory. For better performance, OS/ 2, UNIX, NetWare, and NextStep-as well as many MS-DOS applications-use extended memory. The system supports up to 128MB of RAM, which can be installed using 72-pin, 70ns (nanosecond) or faster SIMMs. Cache Memory The Pentium microprocessor includes 16KB of internal cache.
You can use the VESA compliant, 8514/A feature connector on the system board if you install an auxiliary video subsystem in one of the expansion slots, such as an 8514/A compatible video card or DVI® board. Video drivers for the Mach32 controller, and drivers and utilities for Windows 3.1 are included on the AT1 Mach32 driver diskette. Mass Storage The system supports up to four drives, 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch. A removable drive carrier bay holds up to two 3.5-inch drives, including the 1.
Your computer supports shadowing of the system BIOS to allow any BIOS routines to be executed from fast, 32-bit RAM instead of from the slower, S-bit flash device. PCI Auto-configuration The PC1 auto-configuration utility works in conjunction with the Setup program to support PC1 expansion boards. The utility complies with version 2.0G of the PC1 BIOS specification.
Chapter 3 covers general operating procedures, such as resetting the computer, using the password, and changing the processor speed. It also describes upgrading the system BIOS. Chapter 4 describes how to remove and replace the computer’s cover, change jumper settings, and install optional equipment such as option cards, memory modules, and VRAM chips. Chapter 5 explains how to install and remove disk drives.
Where to Get Help If you purchased your computer in the United States or Canada, EPSON provides customer support and service through a network of Authorized EPSON Service Centers. EPSON also provides support services through the EPSON Connection.” In the United States, dial l-800-922-8911. In Canada, dial l-800-GO-EPSON. (You can also contact EPSON at 310-782-0770 and ask for the EPSON Connection.
CompuServe On-line Support The fastest way to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers, application notes, tables for DIP switch or jumper settings, and bulletins for EPSON products is through the Epson America Forum on CompuServe.® If you are already a CompuServe member, simply type GO EPSON at the menu prompt to reach the Epson America Forum. If you are not currently a member of CompuServe, you are eligible for a free introductory membership as an owner of an EPSON product.
Chapter- 1 Setting Up Your System This chapter explains how to set up your system, including: 0 Choosing a location 0 Setting the input voltage 0 Checking the power cord 0 Installing optional devices 0 Locating front panel and back panel features 0 Turning the computer on and off. Choosing a Location When you are ready to set up your system, choose a safe, convenient location that provides the following: A flat, hard surface.
0 No electromagnetic interference. Do not place your system too close to any electrical device, such as a telephone or television, which generates an electromagnetic field. 0 Appropriate power source. Connect all your equipment with the appropriate power cords for the power source in your area. See “Checking the Power Cord” on page 1-3 for more information. Setting the Input Voltage A 145 Watt power supply is integrated into the system to provide power for system resources, expansion boards, and drives.
Checking the Power Cord If the power cord supplied with this system is not compatible with the electrical outlet in your region, you must obtain a suitable power cord that meets the following criteria: 0 The cord must be rated for use with the available AC voltage that is at least 125% of the current rating of the product. 0 The connector at the end of the cord that plugs into an electrical outlet must be a grounding-type male plug designed for use in your region.
0 The connector at the product end of the cord must be an IEC type CEE-22 female connector. 0 The cord must be less than 14.8 feet (4.5 meters) long. Caution Do not attempt to modify or use the supplied AC power cord if it is not the exact type required. Installing Optional Devices Before you install optional devices, such as drives, expansion boards, and software, be sure to connect a keyboard and a monitor, turn on your computer, and let it run the power-on self test.
Front Panel Features Front panel features Note Your computer does not include a Reset button. To reset your system, you must press Ctrl Alt Del or turn the computer off, wait 20 seconds, and then turn it back on.
Back Panel Features Turning On the System Before you turn on your computer, check the following safety rules to avoid accidentally damaging your computer or injuring yourself Do not connect or disconnect any peripheral device cables (including the keyboard or a mouse) or power cables unless the computer’s power is off. Never turn off or reset your computer while a disk drive light is on. This can destroy data stored on the disk. Never turn on the computer with a protective card in a diskette drive.
To turn on the system, first turn on your monitor, printer, and any other peripheral devices you have installed. Then press the power button on the computer’s front panel. The green power light goes on and the system begins its power-on self test. Each time you turn on the system, the self test checks the system board, memory, keyboard, and certain installed peripheral devices. During the memory test, the screen displays the amount of memory that it has tested.
Turning Off the System Whenever you turn off your system, follow these steps: 1-8 1. Save your data and exit any application program you are using. 2. Check the hard disk drive and diskette drive access lights to make sure they are not on. Do not turn off the computer if a drive light is on because you can damage the drive or lose data. 3. Remove any diskette(s) from the diskette drive(s) 4. Press the power button to turn off the computer. 5.
Chapter 2 Running the Setup Program Your computer’s Setup program is built into the system BIOS so you can change and store system configuration information without inserting a diskette. This information is stored in CMOS RAM, which is backed up by a battery even when the computer’s power is off.
Starting the Setup Program When you boot the system, it performs a power-on self test which checks the settings stored in CMOS RAM against the actual hardware configuration. Your next step after booting depends on what the test finds, as described in the table below.
The Setup program initially displays a menu of general utilities and actions. This general menu also provides the option of saving or discarding Setup changes that you’ve made. Under each utility listed in the menu are Setup options for modifying your configuration. To select a menu item, press the up, down, right, or left arrow keys. Use PgUp or PgDn to change the setting of the selected option. The keys you can use are listed at the bottom of each Setup screen.
Setup Options The table below lists the options available on the general Setup menu.
Standard CMOS Setup Date Specify the current date Time Specify the current time in hours, minutes, and seconds using a 24-hour clock (for example, 1 P.M. is hour 13). You can only reset the seconds to 0. Floppy Drive A: Select the size and type of the diskette drive installed as drive A or select Not installed. The default setting is 1.44MB, 3l/2-inch. Floppy Drive B: Select the size and type of the diskette drive installed as drive B. The default setting is Not installed.
0 User Type 1. This setting allows you to explicitly configure the hard drive if the computer does not automatically sense the drive when you select AUTO-CONFIG. Select User Type 1 for your first drive. 0 User Type 2. Same as User Type 1, except you should use this type for your second drive, if necessary. Drive C, D, E F: Timeout This option allows you to specify the amount of time the system can take to automatically configure an IDE drive before printing an error message.
Advanced CMOS Setup Typematic Rate Programming This option allows you to customize the way your keyboard operates. You can select enabled or disabled. (The default setting is Disabled.) When enabled, the following options are applicable: 0 Typematic Rate Delay determines how long it takes for a key to repeat input when you hold it down. You can choose 250, 500, 750, or 1000 millisecond (ms) delays. The default setting is 500 ms.
System Boot Up Sequence This option determines which drive the system checks first to find an operating system. The following options are available: 0 Drive A: before C (default): The system checks drive A before checking drive C. This selection allows you to boot from a diskette, if necessary. 0 Drive C: before A: The system checks drive C first. 0 Check only C: The system checks drive C and no other drives.
ISA Linear Frame Buffer The ISA linear frame buffer is for video expansion boards that take advantage of a linear frame buffer. See your video board manual to see if this option applies to your board. You can specify the buffer size to be either lMB, 2MB, or 4MB. If you enable this option, video board performance may be improved. (If this option is enabled, the Set Linear Frame Address To option is set automatically.) The default setting is Disabled.
The maximum disabled shadow memory size is 64KB. You can reach a 64KB size only if you set the disabled shadow memory base to COOOOH or DOOOOH. Selecting the other Disable Shadow Memory Base settings causes the Disable Shadow Memory Size to be smaller. Base Memory Size You can select a base memory size of either 640KB or 512KB. The default setting is 640KB. IDE DMA Transfer Mode You can choose from three types of IDE DMA transfers: Standard (compatible), Type B, or Type F.
Enhanced ISA Timing When you enable this option, the ISA bus operates at 10 MHz. This can result in faster system performance if the ISA expansion boards in the system can operate at 10 MHz (instead of the standard 8 MHz). The default setting is Disabled. ISA IRQ 9, ISA IRQ I0, and ISA IRQ 11 These options set the IRQ 9 through IRQ 11 use for the PC1 auto-configuration code. You can select Free or Used for each option. Select Used if there is an ISA board in your system that uses the specified interrupt.
On-board IDE Drive This option allows you to enable or disable the built-in IDE hard disk drive controller. The default setting is Enabled. First Serial Port Address You can select a COMl address of 2E8H, 3E8H, 2F8H, or 3F8H. If Programming Option is set to Auto, this option is set to Disabled. Second Serial Port Address You can select a COM2 address of 2ESH, 3ESH, 2FSH, or 3FSH. If Programming Option is set to Auto, this option is set to Disabled.
Configure With BIOS Defaults This option loads the CMOS with the default values contained in the flash ROM. Configure With Power- on Defaults This option reloads the CMOS with the values stored at the last power-on of the system. Change Password When you set a password with this option, you enable the system password function. The password prevents unauthorized users from accessing the Setup program or from booting the operating system. You can enter a password of up to six characters.
Write to CMOS and Exit After making changes to your configuration in Setup, select Write to CMOS and Exit to save the settings to the CMOS and exit the Setup program. Do Not Write to CMOS and Exit If you do not want to save any of the changes you have made to your configuration, select this option to discard those changes and exit Setup.
Chapter- 3 Using Your Computer This chapter briefly describes the following operations: 0 Stopping a command or program 0 Resetting the computer 0 Using the password 0 Changing the processor speed 0 Upgrading the BIOS. Stopping a Command or Program You may sometimes need to stop a command or program while it is running. If you entered a DOS command that you want to stop, try one of the following: 0 Press Pause 0 Press Ctrl C 0 Press Ctrl Break.
Resetting the Computer Occasionally, you may want to clear the computer’s memory without turning it off. You can do this by resetting the computer. For example, if an error occurs and the computer does not respond to your commands, you can reset it to reload your operating system and try again. However, resetting erases any data in memory that you have not saved; so reset only if necessary. Caution Do not reset the computer to exit a program. Some programs classify and store new data when you exit them.
Using a Password If you set a password in the Setup program, you’ll see the prompt, Enter CURRENT Password: whenever you turn on or reset your computer. (If you press F1 to enter Setup, you’ll see the prompt after you press F1.) When you see the prompt, type your password and press Enter; the computer loads the operating system or starts Setup. If you don’t enter the correct password, nothing happens and you cannot access your system. You can try to enter the correct password as many times as you like.
Some copy-protected programs require the computer to run at low speed while accessing the program on a diskette. These programs also usually require you to leave a key disk-the diskette that contains the copy protection-in the diskette drive. If you use a copy-protected program, you can change the speed to low to access the diskette and return it to high speed when you are finished.
Upgrading the BIOS Your computer’s BIOS is stored on a flash device, making it easy to upgrade the BIOS by running a utility from a diskette, hard disk, or network.
When you are ready to upgrade your BIOS, follow these steps: 1. Run the Setup program and make a note of your current settings so you can enter them again later, if necessary. 2. Turn off the system. 3. Change the setting of jumper J12H1 on your main system board so it is set to enable BIOS upgrades. See Chapter 4 for instructions. 4. Insert the bootable diskette containing the BIOS upgrade utility and the new BIOS file in drive A. 5. Turn on your system. 6.
13. Turn off your system and then change the setting of jumper J12H1 back to the normal flash operation setting. Also change the setting of jumper J13H1 to set your CMOS values to their default settings. See Chapter 4 for instructions. 14. Turn on your system and verify that it boots correctly. 15. Turn off the system and change jumper J13Hl back to the setting for normal CMOS operation. 16. Turn on your system. When you see the Setup prompt, press F1 to run Setup and change your settings as necessary.
3-8 4. Remove the diskette from drive A and reboot your system to verify that it starts correctly. 5. Turn off your computer and then change the setting of jumper J12Hl back to the normal flash operation setting. See Chapter 4. 6. Insert the bootable BIOS utility diskette in drive A again. 7. Turn on your system. 8. Follow the instructions in the previous section to upgrade your BIOS.
Chapter- 4 Installing and Removing Options This chapter describes how to install and remove the following optional devices: 0 Expansion boards 0 Memory modules 0 Video RAM modules. It also tells you how to remove and replace the computer’s cover so you can access these options and any drives you want to install or remove (as described in Chapter 5). Caution Never install options or change jumper settings when the computer is turned on or the power cable is connected to the computer.
Removing the Computer ‘s Cover Follow these steps to remove the computer’s cover: 1. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the system. 2. Turn off the computer. 3. Disconnect all cables from the computer. If necessary, put identification tags on the cables so you can reconnect them correctly. 4. Remove the two retaining screws securing the cover to the computer’s back panel. 5. Lift up the back of the cover as shown above; then pull it away from the computer case.
Replacing the Computer’s Cover 1. Make sure you did not leave any tools or loose parts inside the computer. Check that everything is properly installed and that all retaining screws are tightened. 2. Hold the cover above the computer at an approximately 45 degree angle, as shown in the previous illustration. Make sure the side of the cover with the retaining screw holes faces the back panel. 3.
Main System Board Map Use the illustration below to locate components on the main system board.
Main System Board Jumpers The table below lists the functions of the main system board jumpers. Each jumper controls two functions. To locate these jumpers, see the main system board map on page 4-4.
Installing an Expansion Board You can install up to five expansion boards in your system: two PC1 boards and three ISA boards. The expansion slots on the expansion card riser board can accommodate up to two full-length boards (one ISA and one PCI) and up to three half-length boards (two ISA and one PCI). Caution Before you install any expansion boards in your system, make sure that no board draws current in excess of the limits listed on page A-6.
To remove an expansion slot cover on the side of the riser card nearest the power supply, you must first remove the expansion slot retaining bracket, as shown below.
3. Remove the board from its packaging and place it on a grounded, static-free surface with the component side facing up. Caution Be careful not to conduct static electricity as you handle the expansion board or you may damage its circuitry. 4. Set any jumpers or switches on the board according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 5. Hold the board by its top edge or upper corners, and position it as shown below.
6. Align the rounded notch in the board’s end bracket with the threaded hole in the expansion slot frame and then insert the retaining screw. Be sure to push the bracket up against the screw before you tighten it or the bracket may interfere with an adjacent expansion board. 7. If you removed the expansion slot retaining bracket to install the board, reinstall the bracket and secure it with the retaining screw. Refer to the illustration on page 4-7. 8.
4. If you are removing a board on the side of the riser card nearest the power supply, you must remove the expansion slot retaining bracket in order to remove the board. Refer to the illustration on page 4-7. 5. Remove the screw that holds the board to the computer case. 6. Hold the board at each end and pull it out firmly until the edge connectors are free of the expansion slot. Be careful not to scrape the board against any other components. 7. Store the board in an anti-static protective wrapper.
The SIMM sockets are organized in two banks (Bank 0 and Bank 1) consisting of two sockets each. You must install the same type of SIMM in a bank. For example, you can install two 4MB SIMMs in Bank 0, but not one 4MB SIMM and one 8MB SIMM. However, you can install different types of SIMMs in the two banks; for example, two 4MB SIMMs in Bank 0 and two 8MB SIMMs in Bank 1. The SIMMs you install must be 32- or 36-bit, 72-pin, 70ns, tin-plated, fast-page mode, parity/ no parity type.
SIMM configurations (continued) 4-12 Installing and Removing Options
2. Remove any expansion boards you may have installed that block your access to the SIMM sockets. See page 4-9 for instructions. 3. Remove the 3.5-inch drive carrier so you can access the SIMM sockets. See the instructions in Chapter 5. 4. Locate the SIMM sockets on the main system board using the map on page 4-4. 5. Hold the SIMM only by its edges and remove it from its anti-static package. 6.
The small notch in the middle of the SIMM’s bottom edge should fit over a raised bump in the SIMM socket and the sides of the SIMM should fit beneath the metal retaining posts. If the SIMM is not seated correctly, press outward on the metal retaining posts to remove it and try again. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each SIMM you need to install. 8. Replace the 3.5-inch drive carrier as described in Chapter 5. 9. Replace any expansion boards you removed; see page 4-6. 10. Replace the computer’s cover. 11.
6. Hold the SIMM only by its edges and lift it away from the socket. Store the SIMM in an anti-static package. 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each SIMM you need to remove. 8. Replace the 3.5-inch drive carrier as described in Chapter 5. 9. Replace any expansion boards you removed; see page 4-6. 10. Replace the computer’s cover. 11. See “Post-installation Setup” on page 4-17 for instructions on configuring your new memory.
4. Remove one of the VRAMs from its anti-static package, being careful not to touch the pins on the device. 5. You install the first VRAM in socket Ul0Cl. Position the VRAM so that its orientation mark (either a notch or a small dot) is aligned with the end of the socket containing pin 1. This is the end of the socket that is nearer to the computer’s back panel. (There is a notch in the silkscreening on the main system board, but it may be difficult to see.) orientation dot notch in silkscreening 6.
Removing VRAM 1. Remove the computer’s cover; see page 4-2. 2. Remove any expansion boards you may have installed that block your access to the VRAM sockets. See page 4-9 for instructions. 3. Locate the VRAM sockets on the main system board using the map on page 4-4. 4. Use a pair of small needle-nose pliers to grasp the sides of the VRAM and lift it out of its socket. Place the VRAM in an anti-static package. Be sure to remove all of the VRAMs. Replace any expansion boards you removed; see page 4-6.
Chapter- 5 Installing and Removing Drives This chapter describes how to install and remove optional drives in your computer. You can use these instructions to install a variety of devices, including hard disk drives, a diskette drive, a tape drive, a CD-ROM drive, or an optical drive. Although your drive may look different from the ones illustrated here, you should be able to install it the same way. Your computer can hold up to four mass storage devices. You can install one 3.
When you finish installing or removing drives, see “Post-installation Setup” in Chapter 4 for instructions on configuring your computer with your new drive(s). Note You may want to know the number of cylinders, heads, sectors, etc., on your drive(s) if the A U T O - C O N F I G option in Setup cannot correctly identify your drive type. See Chapter 2 and the documentation that came with your drive for this information.
Removing the Drive's Mounting Frames If there are mounting frames attached to a drive you want to install, you may need to remove them before you can install the drive. If you are installing a 3.5-inch drive in the 3.5-inch drive carrier or a 5.25-inch drive in the 5.25-inch drive bay, you need to remove any drive mounting frames so the drive will fit. However, if you are installing a 3.5-inch drive in the 5.25-inch drive bay, leave the mounting frames on the drive.
Removing the 3.5inch Drive Carrier The 3.5-inch drive carrier in your computer holds the diskette drive that came with your system and has an additional 3.5-inch drive bay you can use to install an internal drive. You must remove the carrier from the computer before you can do the following: 0 Install or remove any 3.5-inch drives in the carrier 0 Install or remove any drives in the 5.25-inch drive bay 0 Install or remove SIMMs on the main system board beneath the carrier.
4. Remove the four screws securing the drive carrier to the computer. 5. Slide the drive carrier toward the computer’s back panel. Then lift up the back of the carrier and pull it out of the computer at an approximately 45 degree angle. If you are going to install a drive in the 3.5-inch drive carrier, see page 5-7; if you are going to remove a 3.5-inch drive, see page 5-8. If you removed the carrier to install or remove a 5.25-inch drive, return to the instructions you have been following.
Installing the 3.5-inch Drive Carrier Follow these steps to reinstall the drive carrier in the computer: 5-6 1. Position the drive carrier above the computer at a 45 degree angle. Make sure the front of the diskette drive faces the front of the computer and the drive connectors face the back. 2. Lower the carrier into the computer and slide it forward until the diskette drive fits squarely into its slot in the front bezel. 3.
Installing a 3.5-inch Drive Follow these steps to install a drive in the 3.5-inch drive carrier: 1. Follow the instructions on page 5-4 to remove the drive carrier from the computer. 2. Position the drive so its front panel faces the front of the drive carrier and the drive’s connectors face the back. Then slide the drive into the carrier. 3. Install the four screws that came with the drive to secure it to the drive carrier.
Removing a 3.5-inch Drive Follow these steps to remove a drive from the 3.5-inch drive carrier: 5-8 1. Follow the instructions on page 5-4 to remove the drive carrier from the computer. 2. Remove the four screws securing the drive to the carrier. (If you are removing a drive in the lower carrier bay, it may be secured with four screws on the bottom of the carrier instead of the sides.) 3. Slide the drive out of the carrier.
Installing a 5.25-inch Drive The 5.25-inch drive bay can accommodate one full-height or two half-height drives. To install a 3.5-inch drive in the 5.25-inch drive bay, make sure the drive has 5.25-inch mounting frames attached to it. If your system did not come with an IDE hard disk drive and you are going to install one or more of them, you need to obtain a data cable that daisy-chains connectors for drives. IDE cables are available at many computer stores or through computer magazines.
4. If you are installing an externally accessible drive, you need to remove the front bezel filler panel for that drive slot. Press in on the four retaining clips inside the filler panel and push it out the front of the bezel, as shown in the previous illustration. 5. To remove the metal plate covering the front of the selected drive slot, pull the plate outward slightly to release its tabs from the slots in the computer case. Save the plate for future use in case you remove the drive later.
If you need to use the holes in the upper bay that are the closest to the front of the computer, you must disconnect the computer’s power switch assembly to access the holes. Remove the screw securing the switch’s grounding wire. Then lift up the back of the power switch bracket and push the power switch assembly from the front of the computer toward the back. power switch bracket 9. Secure the drive with the four retaining screws that came with it.
10. If you installed an IDE hard disk drive, go to step 11 Ifyou installed a 5.25-inch diskette drive, connect it to the appropriate type of free connector on the diskette drive cable. This cable is connected to the main system board interface J851. (See the main system board map in Chapter 4 to locate this interface.) Then go to step 12.
16. See “Post-installation Setup” in Chapter 4 for instructions on configuring your system with the new drive configuration. Removing a 5.25-inch Drive Follow these steps to remove a 5.25-inch drive: 1. Remove the computer’s cover; see Chapter 4. 2. Follow the instructions on page 5-4 to remove the 3.5-inch drive carrier from the computer. 3. To remove the computer’s front bezel, locate the retaining clips inside the computer’s front metal panel.
5. Remove the screws securing the drive to the drive bay If you use the holes in the upper bay that are the closest to the front of the computer, you must disconnect the computer’s power switch assembly to access the holes. Remove the screw securing the switch’s grounding wire. Then lift up the back of the power switch bracket and push the power switch assembly from the front of the computer toward the back. grounding wire power switch bracket 5-14 6.
You must install a metal plate and filler panel in any open drive slot to maintain the electromagnetic emissions characteristics of the system and to ensure proper cooling of the interior. 9. If you secured the drive in the upper bay using the holes that are the closest to the front of the computer, you must reinstall the computer’s power switch assembly that you removed earlier.
Chapter- 6 Using the video Utilities Your system has an integrated AT1 Mach32, PC1 local bus graphics accelerator chip which provides the following features: 0 Zero wait-state VGA for MS-DOS application performance 0 Acceleration for Windows/ graphical user interface (GUI) performance 0 Linear Frame Buffer for fast image data transfer. The Mach32 incorporates many performance functions for accelerating graphics including BitBLT, polygon fill, line draw, hardware cursor, and much more.
Supported Video Refresh Rates The system supports a variety of vertical refresh rates, listed below. The resolution used by your software application is independent of the refresh rate. The refresh rate depends on the monitor type you selected in Setup and the capabilities of your monitor. See Chapter 2 for information about Setup and see your monitor manual for information about its refresh rate(s). Supported Video Modes The table below lists the modes supported by your system.
Using the Video Utilities 6-3
Monitor- List The following table lists the monitors that are directly supported by the Mach 32 accelerator. Some monitors are listed twice because the manufacturer may have released an upgraded version of a monitor that supports higher refresh rates. Use the entry that matches the information in the documentation for your monitor.
If your monitor is not in this list, check your monitor documentation to see if its characteristics match one of the listed types. If so, select that type when you use the Mach 32 installation program. If you have an EPSON monitor, see the second table for information on the monitor type you should select.
EPSON monitor types If your monitor does not match any of these types, you can set up a custom monitor, as described on page 6-9. Before You Run the Mach32 lnstallation Program You may not need to run the Mach32 installation program if your video configuration matches the program’s default settings. Check the table below and your monitor documentation to see if the default settings for the amount of video memory installed in your computer match your video configuration.
Note If your monitor supports resolutions greater than 640 x 480, you should run the Mach32 installation program. If you do need to run the Mach32 installation program, be sure to do the following to make sure the program runs correctly: Make sure no system hardware, such as fax/ modem boards or LAN boards, use the address COM4 (2E8) or any address in the range 2E0 to 2EF. Check to be sure no LAN boards, scanner boards, or other adapters are using the upper memory addresses between C000 and C7FF.
3. You see this menu: Main Selection Menu Set Power-Up Configuration Set Current Video Mode/Configuration Test Graphics Adapter Install Video Adapter Utilities Install Device Drivers Install Adapter Interface These options are described in the sections below. If you see a message indicating that your adapter is in a new program can update the adapter’s configuration information. The keys you can use as you run the program are listed at the bottom of the screen.
You see the following menu: Set Power-Up Configuration Monitor Type Power-Up Video Mode VGA Memory Size : VGA or PS/2 color : VGA (CVSO) : Shared If the configuration shown is correct for your system, press FIO to save the configuration and return to the Main Selection Menu. If you need to change any of the settings, follow these steps: 1. Select Monitor Type. You see a list of supported monitors, as shown on page 6-4.
Follow the instructions on the screen to select a resolution and the refresh rate it uses. When you see the Screen Adjustment display, follow the instructions on the screen to adjust the display parameters. If the adjustments are still incorrect, use the controls on your monitor to make further adjustments. When you have set a refresh rate for each resolution, be sure to save your settings. 3.
Now see the next section for instructions on testing the graphics adapter. Running the Graphics Adapter Diagnostics You can test the operation of the Mach32 graphics adapter by running the diagnostic tests on the AT1 Mach32 driver diskette. You might want to run these tests after you set the power-up configuration and later if you have any problems with your adapter. If you have not yet started the Mach32 installation program, follow the instructions on page 6-7.
Once you have installed these drivers and utilities, you can install Windows on your system. If you have already installed Windows, run Windows Setup and select the Mach32 driver as your Display. See your Windows documentation for instructions. Then see the next section for instructions on installing the Mach32 Windows drivers and configuring Windows for using them.
Using FlexDesk FlexDesk is a Windows application that allows you to select your screen resolution and color depth. It also activates various advanced features. When you start Windows, the Program Manager displays the Control group. The group contains the FlexDesk control icon. You can move this icon to another group by dragging and dropping it where you want it. To start FlexDesk, double-click on the icon. The FlexDesk panel opens and displays two selection boxes: Screen and Colors.
Colors Use the Colors box to specify the number of colors displayed. Colors and Screen are interdependent. Generally, the higher the resolution, the fewer the available colors; the more available colors, the lower the resolution. Push buttons OK Accept new settings and restart Windows. A message is displayed confirming that Windows will be restarted, or that you can Cancel your selections and return to the FlexDesk control panel.
You can assign a keystroke to the following functions: Pan Left Pan Right Pan Up Pan Down Zoom In Zoom Out Move Move Move Move Zoom Zoom the screen left the screen right the screen up the screen down in (make the screen image larger) out (make more of the screen visible). Select the Primary key to be assigned to the selected function. For example, to address Zoom In to Ctrl Alt Home, select Zoom In as the Function, Home as the Primary key, and check the Ctrl and Alt boxes.
Advanced setings Use the Advanced Settings panel to specify the following: 0 DeskTop size 0 Color format in 16 bpp (bits per pixels) modes 0 Screen font environment (logical dots per inch) 0 Color palette enabling 0 Dithering. The sections below describe these features. DeskTop This option sets the size of the Windows virtual desktop. It can be greater than or equal to the current resolution. (You cannot specify a resolution that exceeds the current desktop size.
The options are: 0 5/5/5 0 6/6/4 0 6/5/5 0 5/6/5 The most popular color formats are 5/ 5/ 5 (often referred to as Hi-color) or 5/ 6/ 5 (used as Targa-16 file formats). If your application displays strange color combinations when using a 15-bit or 16-bit image, change the color format. Environment This feature specifies the logical dots per inch (LDPI). Because these are logical dots, the effect differs, depending on your screen size.
Dithering The Mach32 driver normally uses an optimized dither (combining two or more colors to produce the illusion of a third color) when running in 16 and 256 color modes. However, this may result in some unusual colors. When you use 256 color mode with the 256 Color Palette set to On, you can set the dithering to VGA Standard. This is a slower mode but it should result in more natural colors.
The Turbo Adapter Interface (AI) is a programming interface written exclusively for the Mach32. The AI provides access to the Mach32 coprocessor by providing a call interface to programs performing display functions in the 85141 A compatible part of the controller. It is 100% compatible with AI programs written for the IBM 8514/A. Note A system with 1MB of video memory with VGA set to 512KB will not support AI programs. A 2MB system with VGA set at any level will provide full 8514/ A support in AI mode.
Chapter- 7 Troubleshooting If you have any problems as you set up and use your computer, refer to this chapter. You can correct most problems by adjusting a cable connection, repeating a software procedure, or resetting the computer. If the suggestions here do not solve the problem, contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection.
7-2 Software versions: In Windows and Windows applications, select About from the Help menu. As your software application starts, it usually displays a version number on the banner screen. Also, you can check your software manual. CONFIG.SYS: At the MS-DOS prompt, type T Y P E c : \ C O N F I G . S Y S and press Enter to see a listing of your CONFIG.SYS file, which contains your system configuration commands. AUTOEXEC.BAT: At the MS-DOS prompt, type T Y P E C:\AUTOEXEC.
Error and Information Messages This section lists the beep codes, error messages, and ISA nonmaskable interrupt (NMI) messages that you might see or hear when you start the system.
Error Messages 7-4 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting 7-5
ISA NMI Messages General Troubleshooting This section provides general troubleshooting steps to identify a problem and locate its source. 7-6 1. Turn off the system and any peripheral devices. Disconnect all external devices from the system, except for the keyboard and the video display. 2. Make sure the system is plugged into a properly grounded power outlet. 3. Make sure your keyboard and monitor are securely connected to the system.
4. If the operating system normally loads from the hard disk drive, make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive. If the operating system normally loads from a diskette, insert the operating system diskette into the drive. 5. Turn on the system. If the power indicator does not light but the system seems to be operating normally, the indicator is probably defective. 6. Monitor the power-on self test execution.
Make a note of the error and press F1 to resume. For most non-fatal error messages, there is only one message. If a second error message is displayed, it will be RUN SETUP. If this message appears, press F1 to run Setup. 0 7. Errors that prevent the boot process from continuing (fatal errors) are communicated by a series of audible beeps. If this type of error occurs, refer to the error codes and messages listed at the beginning of this chapter. Confirm that the computer loaded the operating system.
0 Is the power supply set to the proper input voltage? See Chapter 1. 0 Are expansion boards and disk drives installed correctly? See Chapters 4 and 5. 0 Is there a keyboard attached? 0 Is a bootable diskette installed in drive A? 0 If the system has a hard disk, is it properly formatted or defined? 0 Are all SIMMs installed correctly? Try reseating the SIMMs. See Chapter 4. 0 Is the operating system properly loaded? See the operating system documentation.
If the problem recurs, you may need to reformat the hard disk. If the problem persists after reformatting the disk, the super I/O controller on the system board may be defective. If the problems are intermittent, there may be a loose cable, dirt in the keyboard (if keyboard input is incorrect), a marginal power supply, or other random component failures. A transient voltage spike, power outage, or brownout may have occurred.
0 Is the software an authorized copy? Unauthorized copies often do not work. Obtain an authorized copy of the software.
Miscellaneous Problems Contact your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSON Connection if the suggested actions in the table below do not solve the problem. Problem Solutions Application software problems Make sure all cables are installed correctly. Verify that the system board jumpers are set properly. Verify that your system hardware configuration is set correctly. In Setup, check the values against the system settings you recorded previously.
Problem Solutions Characters on the screen are distorted or incorrect Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are properly adjusted. Characters do not appear on screen Make sure the monitor is plugged in and turned on. Make sure the video signal and power cables are properly installed. Check that the brightness and contrast controls are properly adjusted. Check that the video signal cable is properly installed.
7-14 Troubleshooting
Appendix A Specificafions CPU and Memory CPU Intel Pentium 60 MHz microprocessor; backward compatible with 8086, 80286, i386,TM and i486TM CPUs; supports read and write burst mode bus cycles; built-in 16KB write-back cache; integrated math coprocessor System speed High and low speeds available; high speed is 60 MHz and low speed is simulated 8 MHz for compatibility; speed selection through Setup program or keyboard commands System memory 8MB standard memory on two 4MB SIMMs; expandable to 128MB using
ROM 128KB system and video BIOS located on a flash EEPROM device; contains Setup program code, power-on self test code, update recovery code, and the PC1 board auto-configuration utility; upgradable and write-protectable video RAM 1MB of standard video RAM providing video resolutions up to 1024 x 768 in 256 colors; expandable to 2MB by installing eight 256KB x 4, 60ns ZIP VRAMs on the main system board to provide resolutions up to 1280 x 1024 in 256 colors Shadow RAM Supports shadowing of system and vi
Controllers Video AT1 68800AX Mach32 graphics accelerator connected directly to the PC1 bus; compatible with MDA, CGA, Hercules Graphics, EGA, and VGA video standards; supports normal and enhanced video modes; supports interlaced and non-interlaced monitors Diskette SMC FDC37C665 super I/O controller with interface on the main system board controls up to two diskette drives or one diskette drive and one tape drive; 16-byte data FIFO (first-in-first-out) with 2.
Interfaces Video SVGA PC1 local bus interface with standard, 15-pin analog connector; VESA compliant 8514/ A feature connector on main system board for auxiliary video subsystem installed in an expansion slot Parallel Multimode, bidirectional parallel port with 25-pin, D-shell connector Serial Two RS-232C compatible, programmable, asynchronous serial ports with 9-pin, D-shell connectors Keyboard PSI 2 compatible keyboard port with 6-pin, mini DIN connector Mouse PSI 2 compatible mouse port with 6-p
Keyboard Detachable, two-position height; 101 or 102 sculpted keys; country-dependent main typewriter keyboard; numeric/ cursor control keypad; four-key cursor control keypad; 12 function keys Setup Program Stored in ROM; accessible by pressing Fl during boot Physical Characteristics Power Supply Type 145 Watt, switchable voltage; maximum power dissipation: 120 Watts Input ranges 90 to 135 VAC and 180 to 265 VAC; 50/60 Hz A C input current 5.0 A m p s at 90 to 135 VAC; 3.
DC output Power consumption Expansion board power limits Caution To avoid damage to the system board or power supply, do not exceed a total of 145 Watts power draw.
Environmental Requirements Tested Operating Environments Although your system will run most software applications, the following operating environments have been tested for compatibility with your system : Microsoft MS-DOS Novell DR DOS® 6.0 Novell NetWare 2.2, 3.12, and 4.01 Novell NetWare Lite 1.1 IBM OS/ 2 2.1 SCO® UNIX release 3.2, version 4.2 SCO Open Desktop 3.0 Microsoft Windows 3.0 and 3.1 Microsoft Windows for WorkGroups 3.11 Microsoft Windows NT 3.1 NextStep version 3.
Options Available from EPSON Many options for enhancing and supplementing this product are available from EPSON, including the following: Monitors 14” VGA monochrome and color monitors 15” high-resolution color VGA monitor 17” and 20” Professional Series monitors Keyboards and Mouse 101 or 102 key USA keyboard 102 key International keyboard 6-pin PSI 2-type mouse Mass storage devices 5.25-inch and 3.
System Memory Map Specifications A-9
System l/O Addresses A-10 Specifications
System 170 addresses (continued) System Board Interrupts Specifications A-11
System board interrupts (continued) DMA Channels Safety Compliance This equipment meets or exceeds requirements for safety in the US (UL 1950 1st Edition), Canada (CSA 950), and Europe (TUV to EN60950, IEC 950).
Connector Pin Assignments Parallel port connector (J13C1) Serialport connectors (J13E1, J13F1) Auxiliary (3.
Primary power connector (J1H1) Diskette drive connector (JBJ1) A-14 Specifications
AT IDE hard disk drive connector (JBJ2) Speaker connector (JlFl) Specifications A-15
Auxiliary 2 V front fan connector (J3A1) ISA expansion board connectors A-16 Specifications
ISA expansion board connectors (continued) Specifications A-17
PCI expansion board connectors A-18 Specifications
Mouse and keyboard connectors (J13G1 and J13H5) Reset connector (JlF2) Power LED connector (J1F3) Hard disk drive LED connector (J1G1) Turbo LED connector (JlHl) Specifications A-19
video monitor port connector (J13A1) VESA feature connector (J10A1) A-20 Specifications
Index A AT1 Mach32 graphics controller, Intro-l, 6-1-18, A-3 Auto-sensing capabilities, Intro-l 2-5-6, A-3 B Back panel features, l-6 Beep codes, 7-3 BIOS, see also System BIOS upgrading, 3-5-8 Boot options, 2-7-8 C Cache memory, Intro-l, Intro-3, 2-8, A-l Clock/ calendar, A-2 COMl port, l-6 COM2 port, l-6 CompuServe on-line support, Intro-8, 3-5 Configuring system, 2-1-14 Connector pin assignments, A-13-20 Cover, 4-2-3 CPU speed, 2-83-34, A-l type, Intro-l-2, A-l D Date, setting, 2-5 Diskette drive cont
N Interrupts, A-l 1-12 International marketing locations, Intro-7 I/O addresses, A-10-11 IRQ options, 2-l1-12 ISA expansion boards, see Expansionboards interrupt options, 2-l1 linear frame options, 2-9 NM1 messages, 7-6 timing option, 2-10 J Jumper(s) hard disk drive, 5-2-3 main system board, 4-5 K Keyboard port, Intro-2, 1-6, A-4 testing option, 2-6 type, A-5 L Linear frame options, 2-9 LPT port, l-6 M Main system board jumpers, 4-5 map, 4-4 Mass storage, Intro-2, Intro-4, A-4 Memory, Intro-l, Intro-3,
R U RAM, seeMemory Resetting your system, l-5, 3-2 ROM, A-2 Upgrading BIOS, 3-5-8 S Safety compliance, A-12 Safety precautions, iii-iv, l-6 Self test, l-7, 2-2, 7-3-6 Serial ports, Intro-2, 2-12, A-34 Setup program advanced, 2-7-l1 configuring defaults, 2-13 exiting, 2-14 options, 2-4 password, 2-8, 2-13, 3-3 peripheral management, 2-11-12 post-installation, 4-17 saving settings, 2-14 standard, 2-5-6 Shadow memory, 2-9-10, A-2 SIMMs, Intro-l, Intro-3, 4-10-14, A-l Stopping a command or program, 3-l Supe
