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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed 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 or television reception.
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EPSON® User’s Guide
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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 t
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning, not liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. 4. Do not use this product near water. 5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. 6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation; these ope
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12. Except as specifically explained in the User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: When the power cord or plug is damaged. A. B. If liquid has entered the product. If the product does not operate normally when the operating C. instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covere
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Contents Introduction ........................ 2 Optional Equipment 2 Operating Systems and Other Software ............. VGA Utilities ............................. 3 ...................... 3 How to Use This Manual Where to Get Help ......................... 5 Setting Up Your System 1-1 1 Choosing a Location ........................ 1-3 2 Removing the Protector Card ................... ...................... 1-3 3 Connecting a Monitor 1-4 Using the VGA Interface ................... .............
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. . . . . . ......... Setting the Display Adapter Type ......... Setting the Power-on Password . . . . . . . . 2-11 . . . ......... Setting the Extended Memory Caching ......... Setting the Processor Speed . . . . . . . . . . . ......... Setting the Keyboard and Speaker Options ......... 2-17 Setting the Real-time Clock . . . . . . . . . . . ......... Setting the Hard Disk Drive Configuration ......... Hard Disk Drive Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ......... 2-27 Setting the Diskette Driv
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............ 4-12 Using Expanded Memory Beyond 640KB 4-13 .................... Using Special VGA Features Chapter 5 Accessing Internal Components ......................... 5-1 Special Precautions Removing the Cover ........................ 5-2 ..................... 5-4 Removing the Front Panel Removing the Subassembly .................... .................... Replacing the Subassembly Replacing the Front Panel ..................... ......................... 5-11 Replacing the Cover Post-installa
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........................ Installing a Drive ..................... Connecting the Cables Appendix A Physically Formatting a Hard Disk .................... A-2 Choosing the Type of Format .................... A-3 Formatting a New Disk A-4 ................... Reformatting a Used Disk Selecting an Option ....................... A-4 ................ Starting the Formatting Process A-5 Option 1, Format ........................... ............ Modifying the Defective Track Table ......................
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........................... B-24 Printer Problems ....................... B-26 Option Card Problems ........................... B-27 Mouse Problems ............ B-27 Using the MOUSE7PT.EXE Program ..................... B-29 Memory Module Problems .................... Math Coprocessor Problems Appendix C Performing System Diagnostics .................... C-2 Starting System Diagnostics ......................... C-4 Selecting an Option ..................... C-5 Modifying the Device List ..........
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Introduction You’ve chosen a powerful, versatile Epson@ computer, ideally suited for use in a network or as a high-performance personal workstation. Whether you have the 25 MHz model or the 50 MHz model (with built-in math coprocessor), your system includes 4MB of internal memory, a built-in VGA display adapter, built-in parallel and serial interfaces, and an IBM® PS/2™ compatible mouse port. These interfaces allow you to connect most of your peripheral devices directly to the computer. Note The
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Optional Equipment You can easily upgrade your computer by installing additional memory and adding just about any optional device that is TM compatible with the IBM Personal Computer, PC XT, or PC AT®. By adding memory modules to the memory card, you can expand the computer’s memory up to 16MB. If you have the 25 MHz model and want to speed up mathematical calculations in certain application programs, you can have your computer’s 80486SX microprocessor chip replaced with an 80487SX, 25 MHz chip.
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VGA Utilities Epson has included special VGA device drivers and utilities for use with your built-in VGA adapter. With these utilities, you can take advantage of extended VGA features such as 16-color graphics mode resolutions up to 1024 x 768 (non-interlaced), 256-color resolutions up to 640 x 480, and 132-column text mode. The VGA device drivers and utilities are described in the VGA Utilities booklet that came with your system. How to Use This Manual This manual explains how to set up and ope
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Chapter 6 describes some of the options you can use in your computer and contains instructions for setting jumpers and installing various options. Chapter 7 explains how to install and remove disk drives. Appendix A describes how to perform a low-level format on a hard disk. Appendix B contains troubleshooting tips. Appendix C covers the system diagnostic tests you can run to diagnose hardware problems. Appendix D contains the specifications for your computer. At the end of the manual, you’ll fi
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Where to Get Help If you purchased your Epson product in the United States, Epson America provides local customer support and service through a nationwide network of authorized Epson dealers and Service Centers. Epson also provides the following support services through the Epson Customer Resource Center at (800) 922-8911: cl Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of Epson products cl Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Cente
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Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System Setting up your Epson personal computer is easy. Just follow the eight steps in this chapter. You may want to leave this manual’s back cover foldout open so you can refer to the illustrations identifying the different parts. Before you begin, make sure your computer is turned off by pressing the power button on the right side of the front panel. It is off when the button pops out. Choosing a Location 7 Setting Up Your System 1- 1
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Before you set up your computer, it’s important to choose a safe, convenient location that provides the following: A sturdy desk or table strong enough to support the weight of your system and all of its components. A flat, hard surface. Soft surfaces like beds and carpeted floors attract static electricity, which can erase data on your disks, damage the computer’s circuitry, and prevent proper ventilation. Good air circulation. Leave several inches of space around the computer so air can move f
