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Epson Progression™ User’s Guide
Update
Please note that the memory configuration table shown on
pages 3-12 and 3-13 of your User’s Guide is incorrect. Please
replace it with the following table.
SIMM configuration
Socket U11 Socket U12 Total memory
4MB*
1MB 1MB 6MB
4MB 4MB 12MB
14MB 16MB 36MB
64MB** 64MB** 128 MB t
* Standard soldered memory
** Check with your dealer to see if this SIMM is available
t With this memory configuration, the 4MB of soldered memory is disabled-
Epson is a registered
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EPSON® PROGRESSION™ User’s Guide l%is manual is printed on recycled paper and is 100% recyclable @
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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 interferenceto radio and television reception
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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 rightsreserved No part of this
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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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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 Guide, do not attempt to service the computer yourself. Refer all s
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Instructions Importantes de Sécurité 1. Lire compMtement les instructions qui suivant et les conserver pour references futures. 2. Bien suivre tous les avertissements et les instructions indiquks sur l’ordinateur. 3. Wbrancher 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,
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10. S’assurer que le cordon d’alimentation de l’ordinateur n’est pas effrs. 11. Dans le cas ou on utilise un cordon de rallonge avec l’ordinateur, on doit s’assurer que la valeur totale d’amperes branches dans le cordon n’excede en aucun temps les amperes du cordon de rallonge. La quantit6 totale des appareils branches dam la prise murale ne doit jamais exckkr 15 amperes. 12. Ne jamais ins&w un objet de quelque sorte que ce soit dans les cavites de cet appareil. 13. Sauf tel que spkifie dans la
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......................... 2 Optional Equipment 2 Memory.. ........................... 3 Drives .............................. 3 CPU Card ............................ 3 ....................... OverDrive Module 3 Math Coprocessor ....................... 4 Video Daughterboard ..................... 4 VGA UtiIities ............................. 5 How to Use This Manual ...................... 6 Where to Get Help .......................... Chapter 1 Using Your Computer 1-2 Turning On the Computer .....
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.......................... Using a Password ................... Changing a Password ..................... 1-26 Deleting a Password ........... 1-27 Using Your Computer as a Network Server 1-28 Using a Password in Network Server Mode ........ ................... Changing the Processor Speed ............... Entering Keyboard Commands ................. 1-32 Using the ESPEED Program 1-34 .................. Changing the Speaker Volume 1-36 ............... Preparing the Hard Disk for Moving 1-37 .....
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3-22 .................. Installing an OverDrive Module 3-24 Installing a Math Coprocessor ................... ....... 3-26 Installing the Intel 487SX/25 Microprocessor 3-27 Installing a Weitek 4167 Coprocessor ............ 3-29 Replacing the Video Daughterboard ............... 3-34 ................ Using the VGA Feature Connector Chapter 4 Installing and Removing Drives 4-2 Choosing the Correct Drive Bay .................. Installation/Removal Sequence .................. 4-4 Checking the IDE Har
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Formatting a Hard Disk Chapter 6 ........................ 6-2 Starting the Program ................... 6-3 Formatting a New Disk .................. Reformatting a Used Disk ...................... Selecting an Option ........................ Selecting a Drive .......................... Option 1, Format ............ Modifying the Defective Track Table ..................... 6-8 Formatting the Disk .............. Option 2, Destructive Surface Analysis ........... Option 3, .........................
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Appendix A Specifications ....................... A-1 CPU and Memory ........................... A-4 A-4 ............................ .......................... A-5 Mass Storage A-5 ............................ Keyboard .......................... A-4 Power Supply ................. A-7 Environmental Requirements .................... A-7 Physical Characteristics ................. A-8 Power Source Requirements ..................... A-9 System Memory Map ..................... A-10 Extended VGA mod
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Introduction ® Your new Epson Progression™ computer is a very fast, high-performance system offering flexibility and expandability in a compact design. It provides the following features: 4MB of internal memory, expandable to 128MB System and video BIOS shadow RAM 8KB of internal cache VirtualCache™ -the Epson proprietary memory architecture which allows the system to use all its system memory as a virtual cache pool Integrated VGA (video graphics array) controller with Wingine™ video technology
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Your computer’s video and memory features work together to make it extremely fast. The advanced system architecture allows the CPU to communicate directly with the Wingine video controller, providing direct throughput from the system memory to the display. Combined with the speed and graphics capabilities of the Wingine VGA controller, this technology produces screen refresh rates that are ten tunes faster than standard super VGA systems and up to five tunes faster than systems that employ “loca
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Your system can support up to five mass storage devices, such as hard disk drives, diskette drives, a tape drive, or a CD-ROM drive. As your storage needs expand, you can install these drives to provide the necessary space for all your data. Because the CPU card is replaceable, you can easily upgrade your system without having to purchase a new computer. The CPU card is available in three models: 486SX/25, 486DX/33, and 486DX2/66. In addition to the system speed and performance enhancements that
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Video Daughterboard While the Wingine super VGA controller is soldered on the computer’s main system board, the video interface is supplied on a small, upgradable daughterboard which you can replace with an enhanced daughterboard. The standard board provides resolutions up to 1024 x 768 and the enhanced board supports resolutions up to 1280 x 1024, as well as “true color.” The 24-bit, true color technology allows your compatible monitor to display in millions of colors, instead of just 16 or 256
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This manual contains the information you need to get the best results from your computer. You don’t have to read everything in this book; check the following summary. Chapter 1 covers general operating procedures, such as turning the computer on and off, using disks and disk drives, entering a password, and changing the processor speed. Chapter 2 provides instructions for removing and replacing the computer’s cover, front panel, and subassembly so you can access components inside the computer. C
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Where to Get Help If you purchased your computer 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 Support Center at (800) 922-8911: a Technical assistance with the installation, configuration, and operation of Epson products a Assistance in locating your nearest Authorized Epson Reseller or Service Center a Sale
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Chapter 1 Using Your Computer This chapter gives you a brief overview of some basic computer operations that you’ll use on a daily basis, such as how to turn your system on and off, use diskettes and disk drives, and reset the computer. If you are familiar with these aspects of operating a computer, you may want to skip the first few sections of this chapter. However, be sure to read the later sections which describe system operations specific to your computer, such as using a password, changing
