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FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 0 0 receiver is connected WARNING FOR CANADIAN USERS Department of Communications. brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le Ministère des Communications du Canada. applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of the
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EPSON User’s Guide EISA
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IMPORTANT NOTICE special, or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or COPYRIGHT NOTICE system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, subject to change without notice. 1985-1989, Phoenix Technologies Ltd. TRADEMARKS used Copyright © 1991 by Epson America, Inc. Torrance, California Y735991001 ii may be trademarks of their respective companies. herein are for identification purposes only and General notice: Other product names C
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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 computer. 3. Unplug the computer from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. 4. Do not spill liquid of any kind on the computer. 5. Do not place the computer on an unstable cart, stand, or table. 6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilatio
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10. Do not allow the computer’s cord to become damaged or frayed. 11. 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. 12. Do not insert objects of any kind into this product through the cabinet slots. 13. Except as specifically explained in this User’s G
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Instructions Importantes de Sécurité 1. Lire complètement les instructions qui suivant et les conserver pour references futures. 2. Bien suivre tous les avertissements et les instructions indiqués sur l’ordinateur. 3. Debrancher l’ordinateur de toute sortie murale avant le nettoyage. Utiliser un chiffon humide; ne jamais utiliser un nettoyeur liquide ou une bonbonne aérosol. 4. Ne jamais renverser un liquide d’aucune sorte sur l’ordinateur. 5. Ne pas placer l’ordinateur sur un chariot, un suppor
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10. S’assurer que le cordon d’alimentation de l’ordinateur n’est pas effrité. 11. Dans le cas où on utilise un cordon de rallonge avec l’ordinateur, on doit s’assurer que la valeur totale d'ampères branches dans le cordon n’excède en aucun temps les amperes du cordon de rallonge. La quantité totale des appareils branches dans la prise murale ne doit jamais excéder 15 amperes. 12. Ne jamais insérer un objet de quelque sorte que ce soit dans les cavités de cet appareil. 13. Sauf tel que spécifié d
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Contents Introduction ........................ 3 Optional Equipment 3 Software ............................... How to Use This Manual ...................... 4 5 Where to Get Help ......................... Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System l-l Preparing to Set Up the System .................. l-3 Installation Overview ........................ l-4 Installing Optional Equipment .................. .................. l-5 Connecting Peripheral Devices Turning On the Computer ..................... l-6 .
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2-6 ...................... Configuring Your System 2-6 Starting the Program ...................... 2-8 Setting the Date and Time ................... 2-9 Performing the Configuration Steps ............. 2-10 ................. Adding or Removing a Board 2-10 Defining the Configuration Settings ............. 2-17 Using Advanced Configuration Options ........... ................ 2-19 Using Alternate Configuration Files 2-19 Creating an Alternate SCI File ................. 2-20 Loading an Alternate S
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Chapter 5 Installing and Removing Options ...................... 5-2 Main System Board Map 5-3 ....................... Processor Board Maps 5-4 ............................. Option Cards 5-5 .................... Installing Option Cards ................... 5-6 Removing Option Cards 5-7 Processor Boards ........................... ................ 5-7 Removing the Processor Board ................ 5-8 Installing the Processor Board 5-9 Math Coprocessor .......................... 5-9 ...............
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A-5 Running Tests ............................. A-6 Resuming From an Error .................... A-7 System Diagnostic Tests ....................... A-8 Error Messages ............................ Appendix B Formatting a Hard Disk B-2 Starting the Program ......................... B-3 Formatting a New Disk .................... B-4 Reformatting a Used Disk ................... B-4 Selecting an Option ....................... B-4 ................ Starting the Formatting Process B-5 Option 1, Format .
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Appendix D Specifications D-l Main System Board .................. D-l Interfaces ........................ D-2 Controllers ....................... D-3 Processor Board .................... D-3 Mass Storage Bays ................... D-4 Power Supply. ..................... D-5 Keyboard ........................ ............ D-5 Environmental Requirements D-5 Physical Characteristics ................ D-6 ............. Power Source Requirements D-7 System Memory Map ................. Glossary Index xi
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Tables 2-4 Key commands ........................ 2-11 System board options ...................... 2-14 Default non-cache address blocks ............... 2-15 Hard disk drive types ...................... 2-18 Advanced configuration options ............... 2-22 ................... SD command parameters 2-23 CF command parameters ................... 3-6 .............. Keyboard speed setting commands 3-8 ................. ESPEED program parameters 5-4 .................... Option slot power limits 5-9
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Introduction The Epson® EISA Series computer is a powerful, versatile system ideally suited for use as either a network server or a high-performance personal workstation. It incorporates the latest EISA (Extended Industry Standard Architecture) technology into a convenient desktop design. Its exceptional features and flexibility enable you to use the most advanced peripheral devices and software while maintaining full compatibility with ISA technology. Your system includes the following features
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The built-in interfaces let you connect basic peripheral devices (such as a printer and mouse) directly to the computer, leaving the expansion slots for optional devices such as a SCSI adapter or a networking card. Your computer’s EISA technology allows the 32-bit processor to access EISA-compatible I/O expansion boards 32 bits at a time optimizing system throughput. In addition, the EISA burst mode capability enables data transfers of up to 33MB of data per second through the EISA bus. The powe
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Optional Equipment By adding SIMMs to the main system board, you can expand the computer’s memory up to 64MB. On the upgradeable processor board, you can install a math coprocessor or another processor, depending on the board you have. You can also install a variety of other options, such as diskette drives, hard disk drives, a tape drive, or a SCSI subsystem. Check with your authorized Epson dealer to see which options are available. Software Your system comes with three diskettes (Reference 1,
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How to Use This Manual This manual explains how to set up, configure, and operate your computer, as well as how to install options and run diagnostic tests. It does not cover your operating system; see your operating system manual for instructions on installing and using it. Although you should be sure to follow the steps in Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 to set up and configure your system, you may not need to read everything in this book. See the following chapter summaries to find the sections you n
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Where to Get Help If you purchased your computer outside of the United States, please contact your dealer or the marketing location nearest you for customer support and service. International marketing locations are listed on the inside of this manual’s back cover. 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 suppor
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Chapter 1 Setting Up Your System This chapter describes the steps you perform to set up your system for the first time. It defines the system requirements and gives a general outline of the steps you need to follow to start using your computer. It also describes how to set the appropriate country code for the system’s keyboard and configuration information. Preparing to Set Up the System Before you set up your system, be sure to read “Important Safety Instructions” at the beginning of this manua
