Epson Endeavor VL Manuale utente

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Important Safety Instructions

Read

all

these

instructions

and

save

them

for

later

reference.

all

warnings

and

instructions

marked

the

computer.

Unplug

the

computer

before

cleaning.

Clean

with

damp

cloth

only.

not

spill

liquid

the

computer.

not

place

the

computer

unstable

surface

near

radiator

heat

not

block

cover

the

openings

the

computer’s

cabinet.

not

insert

objects

through

the

slots.

Use

only

the

type

power

source

indicated

the

computer’s

label.

Connect

all

equipment

properly

grounded

power

outlets.

Avoid

using

outlets

the

same

circuit

photocopiers

air

control

systems

that

regularly

switch

and

off.

not

let

the

computer’s

power

cord

become

damaged

frayed.

you

use

extension

cord

with

the

computer,

make

sure

the

total

ampere

rating

the

devices

plugged

into

the

extension

cord

does

not

exceed

the

cord’s

ampere

rating.

Also,

make

sure

the

total

all

devices

plugged

into

the

wall

outlet

does

not

exceed

amperes.

Except

specifically

explained

this

Users

Guide,

not

attempt

service

the

computer

yourself.

Unplug

the

computer

and

refer

servicing

qualified

service

personnel

under

the

following

conditions:

the

power

cord

plug

damaged;

liquid

has

entered

the

computer;

the

computer

has

been

dropped

the

cabinet

damaged;

the

computer

does

not

operate

normally

exhibits

distinct

change

performance.

Adjust

only

those

controls

that

are

covered

the

operating

instructions.

you

plan

use

the

computer

Germany,

observe

the

following:

provide

adequate

short-circuit

protection

and

over-current

protection

for

this

computer,

the

building

installation

must

protected

a16

Amp

circuit

breaker.

Beim Anschluß des

Computers

die

Netzversorgung muß

sichergestellt werden, daß

die

Gebäudeinstallation mit einem

16 AUberstromschutzschalter abgesichert ist.

. . .

111

Importantes instructions de sécurité

Lire attentivement les

instructions

suivantes

les

conserver

pour

les

consulter

cas

besoin.

Observer

soigneusement tous les

avertissements

directives

marques

sur l’ordinateur.

Debrancher

l’ordinateur

avant

le nettoyer. N’utiliser qu’un

chiffon

humide. Veiller à ne

pas

renverser

liquides sur l’appareil.

lNe

pas

placer

l’ordinateur sur une

surface

instable

ni près d'une

source

chaleur.

lNe

pas

bloquer ni couvrir les

orifices

d’aération

l’appareil. Ne

pas

introduire d’objets dans les ouvertures.

lUtiliser seulement le

type

source

d’alimentation électrique indiqué

sur l’étiquette.

Tout

l’équipement doit être branché sur des prises

courant avec

contact

terre. Ne jamais utiliser une prise sur le même

circuit

qu’un appareil à

photocopies

ou un système

contrôle

ventilation

avec

commutation

marche-arrêt automatique.

lS’assurer que le

cordon

d’alimentation

l’ordinateur n’est

pas

abîmé effiloché.

lDans le cas où

utilise un

cordon

rallonge avec l’ordinateur,

s’assurer que l’intensité

amperes

requise

pour

tous les appareils

branches

sur ce

cordon

ne soit

pas

supérieure ala capacité du

cordon.

S’assurer aussi que cette intensté ne dépasse jamais la somme

amperes

pour

l’ensemble des appareils.

lSauf dans les cas spécifiques expliqués dans ce manuel

l’usager,

pas

essayer

d’entretenir ou

réparer l’ordinateur soi-même.

Debrancher

l’ordinateur

contacter un technicien qualifié dans les

circonstances suivantes:

Si le

cordon

ou la prise sont abîmés; si un liquide apénétré a

l’intérieur

l’appareil; si

alaissé tomber l’appareil ou si le bonîtier

est end ommagé; si l’ordinateur ne fonctionne

pas

normalement ou

fonctionne d'une manière très différente

l’ordinaire. N’ajuster que

les commandes décrites dans les

directives.

Pour

utiliser l’ordinateur

Allemagne, il est nécessaire que le

bâtiment soit muni d’un disjoncteur

amperes

pour

protéger

l’ordinateur contre les

courts-circuits

le survoltage.

Contents

Introduction

Video Card...............................

Optional Equipment .........................

System Memory.........................

Cache Memory..........................

Microprocessor..........................

Drives...............................

How to Use This Manual.......................

Where to Get Help ..........................

CompuServe On-line Support .................

Chapter 1

Setting Up Your System

1 Choosing a Location ..............l-2

2 Connecting a Monitor ..............l-4

3 Connecting a Printer or Other Device ..............l-5

Using the Parallel Port ............. l-5

Using the Serial Ports ............. l-5

4 Connecting the Keyboard ..............l-6

5 Connecting the Mouse ..............l-6

6 Connecting the Power Cord ..............l-7

7 Turning On the Computer ..............l-8

Turning Off the Computer ............. l-10

Chapter 2

Running the SETUP Program

Starting the SETUP Program....................

2-2

Entering SETUP Options......................

2-3

Selecting Options .......................

2-4

Setting the Date and Time .....................

2-4

Setting the Diskette Drive(s)....................

2-5

Setting the Hard Disk Drive(s)...................

2-5

Hard Disk Drive Types....................

2-6

Defining Your Own Drive Type...............

2-8

Setting the Primary Display Type

Setting the Processor Speed

Setting the Booting Sequence

Setting the Diskette Seek Parameter

Using the SETUP Screen Submenus

Setting the Shadow Options

Setting the Peripherals Options

Setting the Keyboard Options

Setting the Password Options

Entering a Password

Changing or Deleting a Password

Setting the Keyboard Lock Option

Using the System Board Help Function

Loading Default SETUP Values

Saving Your Settings and Exiting SETUP

Post-SETUP Procedures

Chapter 3

Using Your Computer

2-8

2-10

2-l1

2- l 1

2- l1

2-12

2-13

2-14

2-15

2-16

2-17

2-18

Working Comfortably

Sitting at Your Computer

Varying Your Posture and Movements

Lighting the Room

Positioning and Viewing the Monitor

Inserting and Removing Diskettes

Stopping a Command or Program

Resetting the Computer

Using a Password

Using the Hot Key Feature

Changing or Deleting a Password

Changing the Processor Speed

Local Bus IDE Drivers

3-l

3-2

3-3

3-4

3-5

3-6

3-7

3-8

3-9

3-11

Chapter 4

Installing and Removing Options

How to Use This Chapter .........................

Locating the Internal Components ...............

Removing the Cover ........................

Changing the Jumper and DIP Switch Settings ...........

Setting the Jumpers......................

Setting the DIP Switches...................

Memory Modules (SIMMs) ....................

Inserting SIMMs............................

Removing SIMMs.......................

Installing an Option Card .....................

Removing an Option Card.....................

Removing the Option Card Connector Board

Replacing the Option Card Connector Board

Upgrading the Microprocessor ..................

Replacing the Microprocessor................

Replacing the Cover.........................

Post-installation Procedures....................

4-l

4-3

4-4

4-6

4-8

4-9

4-10

4-l1

4-13

4-14

4-17

4-18

4-19

4-20

4-23

4-24

Chapter 5

Installing and Removing Drives

How to Use This Chapter .....................

5-3

Setting the Hard Disk Drive Jumpers...............

5-4

Where to Go Next.......................

5-4

Installing a Hard Disk in the Vertical Bay ............

5-5

Removing the Mounting Frames ..............

5-5

Installing the Hard Disk ...................

5-7

Connecting the Cables ....................

5-11

Removing a Hard Disk From the Vertical Bay..........

5-14

Installing a Drive in a Horizontal Bay ..............

5-16

Attaching Mounting Frames to a Hard Disk........5-17

Installing the Drive ......................

5-18

Connecting the Cables ....................

5-22

Removing a Drive From a Horizontal Bay............5-27

Connecting the Hard Disk Drive Ribbon Cable to the System

Board................................

5-31

Post-installation Procedures....................

5-33

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.............

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

Identifying Your System ...........................

Error Message .................................

The Computer Won’t Start .........................

The Computer Does Not Respond .....................

Restoring the Power Supply ...................

Password Problems ..............................

Accessing Your System ........................

Keyboard Problems ..............................

MonitorProblems...............................

Diskette Problems ...............................

Diskette Drive Problems ..........................

Hard Disk Problems ..............................

Installing the Drive ...........................

Preparing the Drive ..........................

Accessing Data on the Drive ....................

Software Problems ..............................

Printer Problems ................................

Option Card Problems ............................

Mouse Problems ................................

Memory Module Problems .........................

External Cache Problems ..........................

Appendix A Specifications

6-1

6-2

6-6

6-7

6-8

6-9

6-10

6-11

6-12

6-14

6-15

6-16

6-17

6-18

6-20

6-21

6-22

CPU and Memory...........................A-l

Controllers............................... A-2

Interfaces................................ A-2

Mass Storage.............................. A-3

Input Devices .............................A-3

Physical Characteristics........................A-3

Power Supply.............................A-4

Environmental Requirements.................... A-4

Power Source Requirements..................... A-5

Tested Operating Environments .................. A-6

Options Available from EPSON................... A-6

Serial and Parallel Port Connector Pin Assignments....... A-7

DMA Assignments..........................A-8

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Hardware Interrupts ........................A-9

System Memory Map........................A-10

System I/ O Address Map ..................... A-11

Glossary

Index

Introduction

Your

new

EPSON®EndeavorTMVL

computer

is a

fast,

high-performance

system

designed

for

flexibility

and

future

expandability.

Two

VESA

local

bus

(VL-Bus)

option

slots

are

standard,

addition

the

following

features:

486SX, DX,

DX2

processor

upgradable

faster,

powerful

powerful processors,

including

SX2, DX4,

and

Pentium

OverDrive

processors

4MB

internal

memory,

expandable

40MB

System

and

video

BIOS

shadow

RAM

8KB

internal

processor

cache,

with

support

for

64KB,

128KB,

256KB

external

cache

Math

coprocessor

built

into

the

microprocessor

for

the

and

DX2

systems

High-speed,

32-bit,

local

bus

IDE

hard

disk

drive

interface

Two

built-in

serial

ports

and

one

built-in

parallel

port

Built-in

PS/2TM compatible

keyboard

and

mouse

ports

Two

16-bit

(or

8-bit) ISA

option

slots

and

two

32-bit VL-Bus

slots

(VL-Bus

slots

can

also

used

for

ISA

cards)

Support

for

three

internal

mass

storage

devices

Password

security

VL-bus

video

card

(if you

purchased

your

computer

the

United

States).

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