Epson Equity 4 User Setup Information
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1. Setting the Password Security Options Changing or Deleting a Password Setting the Hard Disk Drives Hard Disk Drive Types Defining Your Own Drive Type vii Checking System Memory Setting the Booting Sequence aaan Setting the Virus Warning Setting the NumLock Boot Status Setting the Bus Control Options Setting the 1 O Control Options Setting the Cache DRAM Control Options Saving Your Settings and Exiting SETUP Post SETUP Procedures Appendix A Using Memory Types of Memory si ssussussssdoumeasesas viii Introduction This manual explains how to set up your Epson computer Chapter 1 provides simple instructions for setting up your system and connecting peripheral devices such as the monitor mouse and printer Chapter 2 describes how to run the SETUP program to define your computer s configuration Do this before you use your computer If you change the configuration later you will need to run it again After you set up your system and run SETUP you can install your operating system and software For general installation guidelines see the Read This First card that came with your computer For information on using systen memory see Appendix A Note If your computer has already b2. Password 2 1 2 9 10 Port addresses parallel 2 19 built in VGA 1 4 5 2 5 keyboard 1 10 1 12 monitor 1 4 5 2 5 mouse 1 11 12 parallel 1 7 8 2 19 primary serial 2 20 serial 1 9 2 19 20 VGA built in 1 4 5 2 5 VIDEO 1 5 Post SETUP procedures 2 22 23 Power button 1 14 cord s 1 2 1 4 1 6 1 8 1 13 indicator 1 14 inlet 1 6 1 13 source 1 2 1 4 Power on diagnostics 1 14 Preconfigured system Intro 1 1 15 Primary display adapter 2 5 6 Primary serial port 2 20 Printer connecting 1 7 9 parallel 1 7 8 2 19 serial 1 9 2 19 20 Programs application 1 15 2 16 A 2 Prompt SETUP 2 2 Protected mode A 2 Protective card 1 3 R RAM random access memory 2 7 8 2 15 A 2 Read This First card Intro 1 Read write heads 1 3 Real time clock 2 4 Rebooting computer 2 2 2 10 2 22 Refresh decouple 2 18 4 Index Removing protective card 1 3 Reserved memory 2 15 2 21 A 1 2 Resetting computer 2 1 2 2 17 Resolution 2 5 ROM read only memory 2 1 2 7 RS 232C 1 9 S Saving SETUP settings 2 10 2 22 Screen see M onitor SCSI card 2 7 Secondary display adapter 2 5 Security options setting 2 9 10 Self test 2 2 2 6 see also Power on diagnostics Self test error level setting 2 1 2 6 Serial COM1 and COM2 2 19 20 device connecting 1 9 ports 1 9 2 19 20 Setting up system Intro 1 1 1 15 Setup Access password 2 9 SETUP program base memory 2 15 boot
3. VGA If you installed an optional video card follow the guidelines in the table below to select the correct adapter type Video display type options If EGA VGA You connected your monitor to the built in VGA port or you installed a VGA or enhanced graphics adapter EGA card You installed an optional color graphics adapter that is set to 40 column CGA mode You installed a color graphics adapter CGA ora multimode graphics adapter MGA attached to a color monitor be sure to set the color mono switch on the MGA card to color You Installed a monochrome display adapter MDA an MGA ora Hercules MGA attached to a monochrome monitor be sure to set the color mono Switch on the MGA card to mono Default setting For a composite color monitor such as a color television with a video input try selecting CGA 80 If the monitor s resolution is poor run SETUP again and select cca 40 If you have two display adapters of different types select the setting for the one you want to be your primary display adapter The other one is your secondary adapter If you installed an EGA display adapter card or another type of card that you want to be the primary display adapter you must set jumper J6 on the main system board to position 2 3 to disable the builtin VGA interface Running the SETUP Program 2 5 If you install one type of display adapter card and then change the adapter from VGA to CGA or vice versa you also may
4. An indicator light on the keyboard shows when this function is turned on You can select On or Off for the NumLock Boot Status option the default setting is on Setting the Bus Control Options The Bus Control options determine how your system handles data processing Your system default settings have been selected to provide the most efficient operation however you may want to change certain settings to optimize the performance of your configuration Running the SETUP Program 2 17 The following table lists the possible optional settings Bus contol options ISA Command Normal Allows your system to rug at Its Delay fastest speed Extended Provides a delay to correct timing problems you may have when your system contains a dower option card ISA Wait State Normal Uses 0 wait states providing the fastest processing Extended Provides a wait state for when you are accessing dower option cards or diskette drives O Recovery Time Enabled Provides compatibility with dower memory for instance with some dower LAN cards Disabled Allows your system to access memory at Its fastest speed Extended ALE Enabled Works with the I O recovery time to provide compatibility with slower memory Disa bled Allows your system to access memory at its fastest speed Decouple Refresh Enabled DRAM operation continues during ISA bus refresh Disables DRAM operation is topped during ISA bus refresh this system uses a fast ISA bus so y
5. as VDISK Some hard disk caching programs such as SMARTDRV oO D eo CO Certain specially written protected mode MS DOS applications Most versions of MS DOS include a standard extended memory manager If you are using MS DOS Windows and other compatible programs it is best to use one of the memory managers such as HIMEM SYS that came with your software because these memory managers have been tested and proven reliable Most MS DOS commands and application programs cannot use extended memory directly They need to use expanded memory This type of memory allows some MS DOS applications to get around the 640KB limitation You control expanded memory with a memory manager such as EMM 386 EXE which enables the computer to use your extended memory as expanded memory A 2 Using Memory For more information about your system s memory see the System Memory Map in Appendix A of the User s Guide For instructions on using your memory manager see the documentation that came with it Note Microsoft Windows comes with its own memory manage be sure to install it if you use Windows and your system is not preconfigured See your Windows documentation for instructions Using Memory A 3 Index A AC power inlet 1 13 Addresses A 1 2 Air circulation ALE extended Analog connector 1 4 Application _programs 1 15 2 15 16 2 23 A 2 Auxiliary port 1 11 B Base memory 2 15 A 1 B
6. legs on the bottom Turn it over and flip each leg upward until it locks into place It is important to select the best angle so you will prevent wrist fatigue You may even want to purchase a wrist pad sold at computer stores for further comfort To lower the keyboard press each leg back into its slot Connecting the Mouse Your computer has an auxiliary port for an IBM PS 2 compatible mouse that uses a round miniature DIN 6 pin connector If your mouse has this type of connector you can connect it to the computer s built in port Note If your mouse requires a different interface port you can connect it to the built in serial port or install an option card that provides the interface When your system loads the mouse driver it will properly identify the location of your mouse Seating Up Your System 1 11 To connect a mouse to the built in mouse port plug the connector into the port marked MOUSE as shown below MOUSE Caution Although the connectors and ports for the mouse and keyboard are physically identical they cannot be used interchangeably Be sure to plug the mouse connector into the MOUSE port If your system has not already been configured you may need to install a mouse driver See your mouse manual for instructions 1 12 Seating Up Your System 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 pa
7. 2 self test error level 2 6 SETUP function keys 2 3 Keypad 2 17 Keys SETUP function 2 3 L LAN cards 2 18 Leaving SETUP program 2 22 LIM EMS 2 15 Location choosing 1 2 M Manager memory A 13 Map memory A 3 MDA monochrome display adapter 2 5 Memory addresses 2 19 A 1 2 base 2 15 A 1 cache 2 1 2 7 2 21 CMOS RAM 2 2 conventional A 1 count 1 14 expanded 2 15 A 2 extended 2 1 2 15 2 21 A 1 2 LIM EMS 2 15 manager A 1 3 map A 3 RAM 2 7 8 2 15 A 2 relocate setting 2 21 reserved 2 15 2 21 A 1 2 ROM 2 1 2 7 Memory shadow RAM 2 1 2 7 8 2 21 A 2 system Intro 1 1 14 2 7 8 2 15 2 21 A 1 3 types A 1 3 Messages error 1 15 2 2 2 6 2 22 MGA multi mode graphics adapter 2 5 Modem connecting 1 9 M onitor brightness 1 15 cables 1 4 6 CGA 2 5 6 color 2 3 2 5 6 connecting 1 4 6 contrast 1 15 EGA 2 5 horizontal and vertical hold 1 15 monochrome 2 3 2 5 multifrequency 1 4 port VGA 1 4 5 2 5 power cord 1 4 1 6 screen colors SETUP 2 3 VGA 1 4 6 2 5 6 Monochrome monitor 2 3 2 5 Mouse 1 11 12 MS DOS 1 15 2 15 16 A 2 Multifrequency monitor 1 4 N Num lock 2 1 2 17 O Operating system booting sequence 2 15 16 command prompt 1 15 installing Intro 1 1 15 2 16 2 22 23 loading 2 2 2 15 16 Option cards 1 11 2 7 2 18 2 19 A 2 Options page 2 3 2 8 2 21 OS 2 A 2 Index 3 P Parallel port 1 7 8 2 19
8. 2 16 Diskette drive booting sequence 2 15 16 controller 2 19 20 protective card 1 3 self test error level 2 6 setting 2 4 slower 2 18 type s 2 1 2 4 Display adapter 1 4 2 1 2 5 6 A 2 DRAM 2 18 2 21 Driver s mouse 1 11 12 VGA 1 15 2 23 Drives see Diskette drive or Hard disk drive E EGA enhanced graphics adapter 2 5 Electromagnetic interference 1 2 EM M 386 EXE A 2 2 Index Environmental conditions 1 2 Error level self test 2 1 2 6 Error messages 1 15 2 2 2 22 Exiting SETUP 2 3 2 10 2 22 Expanded memory 2 15 A 2 Extended memory 2 1 2 15 2 21 A 1 2 F FDC 2 19 20 FORMAT command 2 16 H Hard disk drive booting sequence 2 15 16 boot sector 2 16 caching programs A 2 controller 2 19 20 defining your own drive type 2 14 Epson hard disk drives 2 11 setting 2 11 14 type s 2 1 2 11 14 type number 2 11 13 Heads read write 1 3 Help screen SETUP 2 3 Hercules MGA 2 5 Highlight bar 2 3 HIMEM SYS A 2 IDE 2 19 20 Indicator power 1 14 Inlet AC power 1 13 Installing operating system and software Intro 1 1 15 2 22 23 Interface see Port Interference electromagnetic 1 2 Internal cache 2 7 Internal drive controllers 2 20 1 0 control options setting 2 1 2 19 20 1 0 recovery time 2 18 J Jumper settings 2 5 6 K Keyboard adjusting angle 1 11 cable 1 10 connecting 1 10 11 legs 1 11 num lock 2 1 2 17 port 1 10 1 1
9. 20 seconds and then turn it on again After the self test you see the following prompt at the bottom of the screen Press Del to start SETUP As soon as you see this message press If you do not press within approximately five seconds the computer starts loading the operating system and you will not be able to run SETUP If this happens restart the computer and try again When you press Delte you ll see the first SETUP screen Running the SETUP Program Note If you are using a monochrome monitor and are having trouble seeing your cursor position press _F2_ to change the screen colors Your cursor changes to a solid highlight bar over the option The table below lists the keys you can use to perform SETUP operations Setup function keys Function Cr Displays a help screen describing some of the keys you can use with the program Displays a help screen describing the option currently selected Changes screen colors if you have a color monitor pressing this key changes the display from color to monochrome or monochrome to color Displays the exit menu so you can exit the SETUP program Moves the cursor to the next modifiable option rO Changes the curent setting for numeric parameters increases or decreases the current numeric value or 5 Moves the cursor to the next option window on numeric keypad Cow Displays the Options Page Displays the Status Page Running the SETUP Program 2 3 Setting t
10. 5 16 BIOS 2 7 8 2 21 cacheable option 2 8 System memory Intro 1 1 14 2 1 2 2 7 8 2 15 2 21 A 1 3 memory map A 3 preconfigured Intro 1 1 15 setting up Intro 1 1 1 15 shadow RAM 2 7 8 2 21 virus warning 2 16 T Time setting 2 1 2 4 Translate mode 2 13 Transporting computer 1 3 Turning on computer 1 3 1 14 15 2 2 2 17 Type hard disk drive 2 11 13 V VDISK A 2 VGA video graphics array display adapter 1 4 2 5 6 drivers 1 15 2 23 monitor 1 4 6 2 5 6 port built in 1 4 5 2 5 Video BIOS 2 7 8 2 21 cacheable option 2 8 cards 1 4 2 1 2 5 6 A 2 display type setting 2 5 6 monitor see M onitor port 1 5 shadow RAM 2 7 8 2 21 Virus warning setting 2 1 2 16 W Wait state ISA 2 18 Windows 1 15 2 23 A 2 3 index 5 er hard disk diskette power WEED light access light drive button hard disk or diskette drive bay optlon card dots power keyboard inlet port as mouse port 1 pori2 parallel port port serial serial VGA monitor
11. A ST 157A 2 12 Running the SETUP Program 1325 3085 LANG4 XT1085 NDR1085 ufacturer LPS240AT MK2124FC reserved CP 3204F user defined CP 2084 LPS120AT 1 RE a eet EN tea e bee me Le el 060A MK2024FC CDC 94216 106 ED CDC 94216 106 CP 3104 eenei CP 30104 contin 776 10 Actual sze when formatted my be slightly different than the size listed on the drive label Hard t Hard disk drive supported in translate mode Epson drives 2 13 Running the SETUP Program Defining Your Own Drive Type If the parameters for your hard disk listed in its documentation do not match any of the types listed in the table above you can define your own type Follow these steps 1 With the cursor on the drive you are defining press until you come to drive type 48 or 49 2 Press to move the cursor into the parameter fields 3 Type in the appropriate values from the table below for these parameters or press or to scroll through the available options Drive type options The number of sectors on the drive PRECOMP The precompensation cylinder LANDZONE The landing zone the area on which the computer parks the heads when you run the HDST program Press 1 1 after typing each number Check your drive documentation for the correct value if the SETUP program does not accept a value you ve typed SETUP provides the hard disk size based on the
12. EPSON Setup Guide This manual is printed on recycled paper and is 100 recyclable IMPORTANT NOTICE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Epson America makes no representations or warranties either express or implied by or with respect to anything in this manual and shall not be liable for any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose or for any indirect special or consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion may not apply to you COPYRIGHT NOTICE All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Epson America Inc No patent liability isassumed with respect to the use of information contained herein Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein Further this publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice TRADEMARKS Epson is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporation General notice Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 1993 by Epson America Inc Torrance California 400195600 FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been te
13. attery a BIOS 2 7 Booting sequence system 2 1 2 15 16 Booting system 2 6 2 15 16 see also Turning on computer Boot sector 2 16 Built in port see Port Bus control_options setting 2 17 18 C Cable keyboard madem 3 monitor 1 4 5 mouse 1 11 12 power see Power cord s printer 1 7 8 serial doe EE Cache DRAM control options setting 2 21 Cache setting CGA color graphics adapter Changing password 2 9 10 Checking system memory 2 15 Choosing location Clock real time CMOS RAM Color monitor Color television COM1 and CO Command prompt Composite color monitor 2 5 ea 2 1 2 2 17 Connecting keyboard 1 10 11 modem monitor 1 4 6 mouse 1 11 12 ower cord s Powe 1 2 2 4 1 6 1 8 printer 1 7 9 serial device 1 9 Connectors 2 19 20 serial sevice F9 video 13 Controllers disk drive 2 19 20 Conventional_ memory A 1 Cursor 2 31 2 17 Index 1 D Date setting 2 1 2 4 DB 9P connector 1 9 Default settings SETUP program booting sequence 2 15 bus control 2 17 18 cache 2 7 1 0 control 2 19 20 num lock 2 17 password 2 9 security 2 9 self test error level 2 6 shadow RAM 2 8 video display type 2 5 Defining drive type see Diskette drive type s or Hard disk drive type s Delay ISA command 2 18 Deleting password 2 10 Diagnostics power on 1 14 Disk drive controllers 2 19 20 Diskette boot sector
14. de fonctionner normalement m me en suivant les instructions N ajuster que les commandes qui sont num r es dans les instructions de fonctionnement Tout ajustement inad quat de tout autre contr le peut provoquer un dommage et souvent n cessiter des reparations labor es par un technicien qualifie afin de remettre l appareil en service D Lorsqu on a chapp l ordinateur ou que l on a endommag le bo tier E Lorsque l ordinateur d montre un changement note au niveau de sa performance Contents Introduction Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System 1 Choosing a Location 2 Removing the Protective Card 3 Connecting a Monitor 342 4 223 mama 4 Connecting a Printer or Other Devic Using the Parallel Port Using the Serial Pons secs ete eee te eee ses 5 Connecting the Keyboard 6 Connecting the Mouse 7 Connecting the Power Cord 8 Turning On the Computer 2cccccceececeeteses Where ToGo NG 224244444244 44244 44444 446 Chapter 2 Running the SETUP Program Starting the SETUP Program Setting the Date and Time Setting the Diskette Drives Setting the Video Display Type Setting the Saf Test Error Leva Setting the Cache knees ye eh ae SA RRRRSERERRER IRS Setting the Shadow RAM
15. e diskette in drive A This setting allows the computer to load the operating system a little faster Setting the Virus Waming Your computer contains a built in virus warning function to protect your data should a software virus come in contact with your system If the virus Warning option is enabled the system displays a virus warning message when it detects a program attempting to write to the boot sector on ether a diskette or the hard disk drive You must respond to a prompt either to allow a legitimate program such as the MS DOS FORMAT command to write to the boot sector or to deny access to a program that shouldn t be writing to the boot sector If you install an operating system it writes to the boot sector as you install it In this case you probably do not want the virus warning feature enabled Therefore your system initially has the virus warning feature disabled This way you won t need to respond to the virus warning prompts if you install an operating system Once you have installed it you can enable this option to take advantage of the virus warning feature 2 16 Running the SETUP Program Setting the NumLock Boot Status TheNumLock Boot Status option allows you to select the initial state of thenum lock function when you turn on or reset your system When num lock is off the keypad controls cursor movement If num lock is on the keypad types numbers You can also change the num lock function by pressing the key
16. e following table to set your Shadow RAM feature Valid shadowing options Options page Satus page Shadow option Video cacheable system cacheable option option Disa bled Disabled Disabled Enabled Enabled Disabled System amp video Enabled Enabled Disabled System only Video only See page 2 21 for more information on setting the Video and System cacheable options Running the SETUP Program Setting the Password Security Options The SETUP program lets you enter change or disable an optional password to control who can access your system The following table lists the available options Security options Disable You do not want to set a password Setup Access You want to set a password to use the SETUP program System Acces You want to set a password to use the system computer including the SETUP program Default setting If you select Setup Access you ll see the password prompt only when you use the SETUP program If you select systen Access you ll see the password prompt both for the SETUP program and whenever the computer boots loads the operating system Follow these steps to enter a password 1 Move your cursor to the security option 2 Use or to sdect either Setup Access or System Access The menu at the bottom of the screen now contains the following prompt lt Enter gt to Set Change Password 3 Press 4 You ll see the following prompt in a
17. e les court circuits et le survoltage l installation de l difice doit comprendre un disjoncteur de 16 amp 9 On doit brancher tout l quipement dans une sortie reli e la masse Lorsqu il est impossible d ins rer la fiche dans la prise on doit retenir les services d un lectricien ou remplacer la prise Ne jamais utiliser une prise sur le m me circuit qu un appareil photocopie ou un syst me de contr le d a ration avec commutation marche arr t 10 11 12 13 14 vi S assurer que le cordon d alimentation de l ordinateur n est pas effrit Dans le cas oii on utilise un cordon de rallonge avec l ordinateur on doit s assurer que la valeur totale d amp res branches dans le cordon n exc de en aucun temps les amperes du cordon de rallonge La quantit totale des appareils branches dans la prise murale ne doit jamais exc der 15 amp res Ne jamais ins rer un objet de quelque sorte que ce soit dans les cavit s de cet apparel Sauf tel que sp cifi dans cette manual on ne doit jamais tenter d effectuer une reparation de l ordinateur On doit r f rer le service de cet appareil un technicien qualifi D brancher l ordinateur de la prise murale et confier le service au personnel de service qualifie selon les conditions qui suivent A Lorsque le cordon d alimentation ou la prise sont endommag s B Lorsqu un liquide s est infiltr dans l ordinateur C Lorsque l ordinateur refuse
18. een configured you don t need to run SETUP or install any software Just set it up as described in Chapter 1 and turn it on For complete information about using your computer see the User s Guide Introduction 1 Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System To set up your computer follow the eight steps in this chapter You may want to open this manual s back cover foldout so you can refer to the illustrations identifying the different parts Setting Up Your System 1 2 l 1 2 Choosing a Location When selecting a place to set up your system choose a safe convenient location that provides the following Q A flat hard surface Surfaces like beds and carpets attract static electricity which can erase data on your disks damage the computer s circuitry and prevent proper ventilation Q Good air circulation Leave several inches of space around the computer so air can move freely Moderate environmental conditions Select a cool dry area and protect your computer from extremes in temperature humidity dust and smoke Avoid direct sunlight or other sources of heat Q No eectromagnetic interference Do not place your system too close to any electrical device such as a telephone or television which generates an electromagnetic field Q Appropriate power source Connect all your equipment with the appropriate power cords for the power source in your area If you are operating the computer in a country other
19. ess any key yet you just want to make sure the computer is working This prompt appears every time you turn on your computer so you can run SETUP if necessary After a few seconds the prompt disappears If there is no operating system installed on your computer you then see an error message Ignore the message for now once you install the operating system you will not see this message If MS DOS is already installed you may see the command prompt c or the menu screen of a program such as Windows if it has been configured to do this Where To Go Next If your system is preconfigured the only thing you need to do now is install any additional software and VGA device drivers you want to use See your application program manuals for instructions on installing software If you are using Microsoft Windows be sure to install the appropriate VGA driver s for your monitor See the VGA Utilities Guide for instructions Then see Chapter 1 of the User s Guide for important information about operating your computer If your system is not preconfigured follow the instructions in Chapter 2 to run the SETUP program Guidelines at the end of Chapter 2 tell you what to do next Setting Up Your System 1 15 Chapter 2 Running the SETUP Program The first time you use your computer you need to run the SETUP program to define how your system is set up You may need to run it again later if you change your configuration The SETUP p
20. for drives C and D If you have only one hard disk drive select None for driveD Q If your computer came with an Epson 80MB hard disk drive or if you installed this drive yourself select number 24 for drive C Q If your computer came with an Epson 120MB hard disk drive or if you installed this drive yourself select number 39 for drive C Q If your computer came with an Epson 240MB hard disk drive or if you installed this drive yourself select number 34 for drive C Q If you have installed another type of hard disk drive you need to select the drive type number that matches your drive See Hard Disk Drive Types below Note It is a good idea to check the drive type number on your disk drive before entering the type number just to make sure it is correct Running the SETUP Program 2 11 Hard Disk Disk Drive Types The following table lists the types of standard hard disk drives you can use Check this table and the documentation supplied with your hard disk to find the correct type number for your drive If none of the types listed matches your drive see Defining Your Own Drive Type on page 2 14 Hard disk drive types Type Sbe Cylinders Heads asioi Landing Drive name no in MB CYL HDS SEC Precomp zg n e ST 138At CP 3024 ST 125 ST 125A ST 325A gle a O1 o es EU 665 CDC 94205 51 CP 3044 f CP 2044 t 7040 t 8051A t CP 2064 732 MK 134F
21. he Date and Time The real time clock in your computer continuously tracks the date and time even when the computer is turned off Once you set the date and time using SETUP you should not need to change them unless you need to adjust the time for daylight savings or other seasonal adjustments The computer automatically changes the date for leap years Use the cursor arrow keys to position the cursor over the portion of the date or time you want to change For the date option you can change the first two digits of the year fidd separately from the last two digits Use the or keys to modify the date or tune You can also type numbers into the fields that accept numbers Change the tune using a 24 hour clock For example 5 pm would be 17 Setting the Diskette Drive s 2 4 Your system probably came with one diskette drive installed and you may have another drive of a different size or capacity The SETUP menu offers five possible selections for your diskette drives A and B Q 360KB 5 25 inch Q 1 2MB 5 25 inch Q 720KB 3 5 inch Q 1 44MB 3 5 inch Q None Check the settings for both drives and correct them if necessary If you have only one diskette drive sdect None for drive B Running the SETUP Program Setting the Video Display Type The Video option lets you define the type of adapter you are using for your primary display If you connected your monitor to the computer s built in VGA port select EGA
22. ing sequence system 2 1 2 15 16 bus control options 2 1 2 17 18 cache 2 1 2 7 2 21 clock real time 2 4 controllers disk drive 2 19 20 date 2 1 2 4 default settings see D efault settings SETUP program disk drive controllers 2 19 20 diskette drive type s 2 1 2 4 display adapter 2 1 2 5 6 error level self test 2 1 2 6 error messages 2 2 2 22 exiting 2 3 2 10 2 22 expanded memory 2 15 extended memory 2 1 2 15 2 21 function keys 2 3 SETUP program hard disk drive type s 2 1 2 11 14 help screen 2 3 internal cache 2 7 internal drive controllers 2 20 1 0 control options 2 1 2 19 20 keys function 2 3 leaving the program 2 22 memory 2 1 2 2 7 8 2 15 2 21 num lock 2 1 2 17 options page 2 3 2 8 2 21 parallel port 2 19 password 2 1 2 9 10 post SETUP procedures 2 22 23 prompt 1 15 2 2 RAM 2 7 8 2 15 real time clock 2 4 ROM 2 1 2 7 saving settings 2 10 2 22 screen 2 3 security options 2 9 10 self test error level 2 1 2 6 serial ports 2 19 20 shadow RAM 2 1 2 7 8 2 21 starting the program 1 15 2 2 3 status page 2 3 2 8 2 21 system booting sequence 2 1 2 15 16 time 2 1 2 4 video display adapter 2 1 2 5 6 virus warning 2 1 2 16 Shadow RAM 2 1 2 7 8 2 21 A 2 SMARTDRV A 2 Software Intro 1 1 15 2 16 2 22 23 A 2 SPEED indicator 1 14 Status page 23 2 8 2 21 Surface for computer 1 2 System Access password 2 9 10 booting sequence 2 1 2 1
23. ion and over current protection for this computer the building installation must be protected by a 16 Amp circuit breaker Beim Anschlu amp des Computers an die Netzversorgung muf sichergestellt werden da die Gebaudeinstallation mit einem 16 A Uberstromschutzschalter abgesichert ist Connect all equipment to properly grounded earthed power outlets If you are unable to insert the plug into an outlet contact your electrician to replace your outlet Avoid using outlets on the same circuit as photocopiers or air control systems that regularly switch on and off tit 10 11 12 13 14 Do not allow the computer s power cord to become damaged or frayed If you use an extension cord with the computer make sure the total of the ampere ratings of the devices plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the ampere rating for the extension cord Also make sure the total of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes Do not insert objects of any kind into this product through the cabinet slots Except as specifically explained in this manual do not attempt to service the computer yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Unplug the computer from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions A When the power cord or plug is damaged B If liquid has entered the computer C If the computer does not operate norma
24. lly when the operating instructions are followed Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and often requires extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the computer to normal operation D If the computer has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged E If the computer exhibits a distinct change in performance iv Instructions Importantes de S curit 1 Lire compl tement les instructions qui suivant et les conserver pour r f rences futures 2 Bien suivre tous les avertissements et les instructions indiqu s sur l ordinateur 3 D brancher l ordinateur de toute sortie murale avant le nettoyage Utiliser un chiffon humide ne jamais utiliser un nettoyeur liquide ou une bonbonne aerosol 4 Ne jamais renverser un liquide d aucune sorte sur l ordinateur 5 Ne pas placer l ordinateur sur un chariot un support ou une table instable 6 Les events dans le meubles l arri re et en dessous sont con us pour l a ration on ne doit jamais les bloquer Ne pas placer l ordinateur pr s d une source de chaleur directe 7 Le fonctionnement de l ordinateur doit s effectuer conform ment au type de source d alimentation indiqu e sur l tiquette 8 Lorsqu on desire utiliser l ordinateur en Allemagne on doit observer les normes s curitaires qui suivent Afin d assurer une protection adequate l ordinateur contr
25. need to set jumper J5 If you have two types of cards set the jumper to match the adapter controlling your primary display See Chapter 2 in the User s Guide for instructions on changing jumper settings and the manual that came with your monitor for additional information Setting the Self Test Error Level 2 6 When you start your system it performs a self test The H alt on option determines the point at which the system will stop if it finds an error during the self test If your computer is running without a keyboard or diskette drive or it must always start you can choose one of the options in the following table to ensure the computer will boot Self test error levels All Errors You want your system to stop booting if it encounters any enors during the self test No Errors You don t want your system to stop booting even If it encounters enors during the self test All But You want your system to stop booting if it encounters Keyboard any error except a keyboard enor during self test All But Diskette You want your system to stop booting if it encounters any emor except a diskette drive error during self test All But Diskette You want your system to stop booting if it encounters Keyboard any emor except either a diskette drive enorora keyboard enor during self test Default setting Running the SETUP Program Setting the Cache Your computer comes with an 8KB internal memory cache built into the mic
26. nel as shown below WARNING To avoid an electric shock be sure to plug the cord into the computer before plugging it into the wall outlet INLET 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate grounded earthed electrical outlet Seating Up Your System 1 13 8 Tuming On the Computer After you set up your system you re ready to turn on the power Follow these steps L 3 Turn your computer around so the front panel faces you and place your other system devices monitor printer etc in a convenient arrangement Turn on the monitor printer and any other devices connected to the computer To turn on the computer press the power button located on the right side of the front pand power SPEED indicator The power indicator on the left side of the front pand lights up After a few seconds the screen displays a count of the system memory and then the computer performs its power on diagnostics This is a series of checks the computer runs each time you turn it on to make sure everything is working correctly Setting Up Your Systen 4 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 5 The screen displays the following prompt Press Del to start SETUP Do not pr
27. nitor and computer around so the backs are facing you 2 There should be two cables provided with your monitor the monitor cable to connect it to the computer and the power cable to connect it to a power source On most monitors the monitor cable is permanently attached to the monitor as shown in the illustration on the next page If your monitor does not have an attached cable connect the cable to it now See your monitor manual for instructions Setting Up Your System 3 Examine the connector on the monitor cable and line it up with the VIDEO port on the computer Then insert the connector into the port as shown below VIDEO Caution To avoid damaging the connector be careful not to bend the pins when inserting it 4 If the connector has retaining screws tighten them Setting Up Your Sytem 1 5 5 Plug the monitor power cord into the monitor s power inlet as shown below monitor power inlet 6 Plug the other end of the power cord into an appropriate grounded earthed electrical outlet 1 6 S ting Up Your System 4 Connecting a Printer or Other Device Your computer has one parallel and two serial ports To connect a printer or other peripheral device follow the instructions below Using the Parallel Port Follow these steps to connect a parallel printer to your computer 1 Place the printer next to the computer so that the backs are facing you 2 Align the connector end of the p
28. other values you entered 2 14 Running the SETUP Program Checking System Memory Your computer comes with 4MB of random access memory MS DOS and application programs that run under MS DOS use the first 640KB of memory You can use the memory above 1MB as extended or expanded memory Expanded memory can be used by application programs conforming to the Lotus Intel Microsoft Expanded Memory Specification LIM EMS Your computer is compatible with version 4 0 of the LIM EMS The Memory portion of the SETUP program s first screen displays the total memory available and the amount of memory contained in each of the following Q Basememory Extended memory Q Expanded memory Q Reserved memory between 640KB and 1MB Setting the Booting Sequence The booting sequence determines the order in which the computer checks the drives when it looks for the operating system For example if you select c each time you turn on the computer it checks drive A for an operating system diskette and loads the operating system from that diskette If drive A does not contain an operating system diskette the computer loads the operating system from drive C This is the default setting because you may sometimes want to boot the computer from a system diskette in drive A Running the SETUP Program 2 15 If you selectc A the computer loads the operating system from drive C If it doesn t find the operating system on drive C it checks th
29. ou ll want to keep this option disabled e Default setting 2 18 Running the SETUP Program Setting the I O Control Options The I O control options let you change the settings for the following built in interface ports Q Parallel Q seriall Q serial2 Q Hard disk drive controller IDE Q Diskette drive controller FDC You may need to change these settings if you install an interface on an option card The following table lists the possible settings l O contol options VO control option Setting Description COMI Select Enabled Enables the COM 1 serial port Da Disabled Disables the COM 1 serial part COM2 Select Ena ble d Enables the COM2 serial part Disables the COM2 serial part Parallel Port Sets the parallel part address to Address 03BC H Sets the parallel port address to 0378H Sets the parallel port address to 0278H Disabled Disables the parallel port Running the SETUP Program 2 19 VO contol options continued IDE Select Enabled Uses the Intemal hard disk controller Disabled Disables the intemal hard disk controller FDC Select Enabled Uses the internal diskette drive controller Disabled Disables the internal diskette drive controller Default setting Note If you want Serial Port 2 to be the primary port you must disable COM1 and enable COM2 here 2 20 Running the SETUP Program Setting the Cache DRAM Contol Options Your system can use some of ifs reser
30. r way the system reboots 3 If you have just run SETUP for the first time see Post SETUP Procedures below Note You may see an error message and a prompt to run SETUP when your computer is rebooting if it detects a problem in your SETUP configuration If so follow the instructions on the screen to run SETUP and correct the problem You may also see an error message when your computer is rebooting if you have not installed your operating system on the hard disk and you have not inserted a system diskette in drive A If you receive this error message follow the instructions in your operating systen manuals to install the software on your computer Running the SETUP Program Post SETUP Procedures If you have just run SETUP for the first time and your systen has not been configured you now need to install the operating system on your computer See your operating system manuals for instructions After you have installed your operating system you can install any software you plan to use See your application program manuals for instructions If you are going to install Microsoft Windows be sure to also install the Windows VGA driver s as appropriate for your monitor See the VGA Utilities Guide for instructions Running the SETUP Program 2 23 Appendix A Using Memory Your computer comes with 4MB of memory and you may have installed additional memory This appendix describes how the memory in your computer wo
31. rinter cable with the PARALLEL port as shown below and plug it in If the connector has retaining screws tighten them PARALLEL Seating Up Your System 1 7 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 7 ll clips 4 Plug the printer s power cord into an appropriate grounded earthed electrical outlet 1 8 Seating Up Your System Using the Serial Ports If you have a printer a modem or other peripheral device with a serial interface you can connect it to one of the serial RS 232C ports on the back of the computer These ports use a DB 9P connector so be sure you have a compatible cable To connect a serial device insert the connector into one of the ports marked SERIAL 1 and SERIAL 2 If you are connecting only one serial device use the SERIAL 1 port as shown below SERIAL 1 Setting Up Your System 1 9 5 Connecting the Keyboard To connect the keyboard hold the cable connector so the arrow on the connector faces up Insert it into the port marked K B as shown below Caution Although the connectors and ports for the keyboard and mouse are physically identical they cannot be used interchangeably Be sure to plug the keyboard connector into the keyboard K B port 1 10 Setting Up Your System You can change the angle of the keyboard by adjusting the
32. rks and gives guidelines for using the appropriate memory manager program to control your memory Types of Memory A computer s memory is divided into three types conventional reserved and extended The diagram below shows the relationships between these types of memory and their addresses Conventional Reserved memory memory 0 640KB 1MB Addresses 32MB All memory in a computer is managed using addresses numbers that describe the location of each byte of data Each memory chip must have its own set of unique addresses so that the operating system knows where to store and find data Conventional memory also called base memory is memory that the operating system recognizes and manages directly The size of conventional memory is limited to 640KB and has addresses in the range O to 640KB Using Memory A 1 Reserved memory is addressable memory in the range 640KB to 1MB Normally a video card or option card must provide the physical RAM for these addresses The system can enhance its performance by using 128KB of this extra memory as shadow RAM Some of the remaining memory may be available see Appendix A of the User s Guide for in amp nation on how your computer uses this memory Extended memory is memory with addresses in the range 1MB to the maximum system memory and can be used only by the following Certain operating systems such as OS 2 Some MS DOS interfaces such as Windows Some RAM disk programs such
33. rogram is stored in the computer s read only memory ROM so you can run it any time you turn on or reset your computer SETUP lets you verify or change the following oocieodocdc gc0ddoockodceoce0 6 Current date and time Type of diskette drive s installed Type of video display adapter you are using Self test error level Cache Shadow RAM and additional extended memory usage Password feature Type of hard disk drive s installed System memory System booting sequence virus warning NumLock setting for system startup Bus control options I O control options Running the SETUP Program 2 1 The configuration you define through SETUP is stored in a special area of memory called CMOS RAM This memory is backed up by a battery so it is not erased when you turn off or reset the computer Whenever you reboot the computer it checks the settings and if it discovers a difference between the information in the CMOS RAM and its actual hardware configuration it prompts you to run SETUP You see a message such as the following FLOPPY DISK TYPE IS SET INCORRECTLY OR DRIVE ERROR You also see the following prompt at the bottom of the screen Press F1 to continue or Del to start SETUP If this happens press to run SETUP and correct the setting Starting the SETUP Program 2 2 To start SETUP make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive then turn on your computer If your computer is already on turn it off wait
34. roprocessor The SETUP program allows you to disable or enable the internal cache as shown in the following table Cache options select If intemal Cache You want to use your system s intemal cache Disa bled You do not want to use the intemal cache It is best to leave the cache enabled so your system performs most efficiently Setting the Shadow RAM Your computer can access RAM random access memory faster than ROM read only memory The Shadow feature allows your system to copy the contents of its system BIOS and or video BIOS into RAM so it can perform certain operations faster Your system automatically enables shadow RAM for both the system BIOS and the video BIOS You may need to disable one or both shadow options however if you install an option card such as a SCSI card that locates its RAM in one of these areas Running the SETUP Program 2 7 2 8 The Shadow options let you choose what to place in the shadow RAM area Shadow RAM options Select If System BIOS You want to copy only your system BIOS into RAM Video BIOS You want to copy your video BIOS into RAM You want to copy both your system and video BIOS into RAM Disabled You don t want to use Shadow RAM Default setting If you want to use any but the default settings for the system or video shadow RAM you must change the Video and Systen cacheable settings on the Status page in addition to changing the Shadow RAM option here Use th
35. sted and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are desgned to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Q Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Q Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver G Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Q Consult an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interference levels that exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface cable with this device If this equipment has more than one interface connector do not leave cables connected to
36. than the one in which you purchased it see Power Source Requirements in Appendix A of the User s Guide for a list of the cords you should use Setting Up Your System 2 Removing the Protective Card If you have a 5 25 inch diskette drive there is a protective card in the diskette slot To remove it lift the latch up to release the card then pull it out latch Caution Never turn on your computer with a protective card in the diskette slot You could damage the diskette drive If you have a second 5 25 inch diskette drive be sure to remove the card from it also Save the protective card If you transport your computer later insert the card to protect the drive s read write heads during shipping Setting Up Your System 1 3 3 1 4 Connecting a Monitor The way you connect your monitor to the computer depends on the type of monitor you have If you have a VGA monitor or a multifrequency monitor with an analog connector you can connect it to the computer s built in VGA port as described below If you have any other type of monitor or if you want to install a display adapter card to control your monitor see Chapter 2 of the User s Guide Note If a manual was provided with your monitor refer to those instructions along with the ones below Follow these steps to connect your VGA monitor to the built in VGA port on the computer 1 Place your monitor on top of or near the computer Turn the mo
37. unused interfaces Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FOR CANADIAN USERS This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interferece regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruik radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de Classe B prescrites dans le r glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le Minist re des communications du Canada Important Safety Instructions 1 2 3 Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the computer Unplug the computer from the wall outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Do not spill liquid of any kind on the computer Do not place the computer on an unstable cart stand or table Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation do not block or cover these openings Do not place the computer near or over a radiator or heat register Operate the computer using the type of power source indicated on its label If you plan to operate the computer in Germany observe the following safety precaution To provide adequate shortcircuit protect
38. ved memory as extended memory and still allow shadowing of both the system and video BIOS Depending on the options you select you can make 0 256 or 384KB of additional extended memory available Three Cache DRAM Control Options on the Status page of the SETUP program work together with the Shadow option on the Options page to determine what shadowing if any is enabled for your system These options also control how much extra extended memory you have available The following fable identifies the available options and the effect they have on your system s extended memory Cache DRAM contol options 256 384 relocate Shadowing Increase In extended setting memory Disa ble Enabled or Disabled OKB a Enable Disa ble 384KB See page 2 8 for information on using the Shadow RAM feature The DRAM Timing option is also available through the Cache DRAM control options The default for this option is Fast Keep this option set to Fast to maximize your system s data retrieval performance Running the SETUP Program 2 21 Saving Your Settings and Exiting SETUP 2 22 When you leave the SETUP program you can choose to either save the settings you have changed or exit the program without saving any changes Follow these steps 1 Press You see the following prompt PRESS F5 TO SAVE AND EXIT PRESS F1 TO EXIT W O SAVE 2 If you want to save your changes press F5 _ If you don t want to save your changes press Eithe
39. window at the center of the screen Enter Password Running the SETUP Program 2 9 5 Enter the password you want to use As you type the password the screen displays an asterisk for each letter Then you see this prompt Confirm Password Again you ll see an asterisk for each letter you type If the password you type the second time doesn t match the first password you entered you see the Enter Password prompt again 6 As you exit the SETUP program make sure you save the new settings If you set the System Access password when the system reboots you will see the password prompt Changing or Deleting a Password If you want to change one of the Password options follow the same steps as to enter anew one When you see the Enter Password prompt just type the new password you want to use If you want to delete a password move your cursor to the Security option and press or until you see the Disabledoption Whenever you change or delete your password using the SETUP program make sure you save the new settings as you exit the program 2 10 Running the SETUP Program Setting the Hard Disk Drive s The SETUP program lets you select the type of hard disk drive s installed in your computer If you have two hard disk drives the first one is C and the second one is D Be sure to choose the correct setting for both drives Follow these guidelines Q If your system does not have a hard disk select None
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