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Epson 486SX User Manual (233 pages)
Epson Personal Computer User Manual
Brand:
Epson
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 1.5 MB
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions
5
Table of Contents
9
Introduction
14
Operating Systems and Other Software
15
Optional Equipment
15
How to Use this Manual
16
VGA Utilities
16
Where to Get Help
18
Chapter 1 Setting up Your System
19
Choosing a Location
19
Connecting a Monitor
21
Using the VGA Interface
22
Using a Display Adapter Card
24
Removing the Protector Card
21
Connecting a Printer or Other Device
25
Using the Parallel Interface
25
Using the Serial Interface
27
Connecting the Keyboard
28
Connecting the Mouse
29
Connecting the Power Cord
31
Turning on the Computer
32
Turning off the Computer
34
Chapter 2 Running the Setup Program
35
Automatic Configuration
36
Starting the Setup Program
36
Continuing from an Error Message
38
Moving the Cursor Block
40
Setting the Display Adapter Type
40
Setting the Power-On Password
43
Setting the Extended Memory Caching
45
Setting the Processor Speed
47
Setting the Keyboard and Speaker Options
49
Setting the Real-Time Clock
51
Setting the Hard Disk Drive Configuration
54
Hard Disk Drive Types
58
Setting the Diskette Drive Type(S)
61
Setting the Serial/Parallel Interfaces
62
Reviewing Your Settings
64
Leaving the Setup Menu
66
Chapter 3 Using Your Computer
68
Installing MS-DOS or Another Operating System
68
Copying the Reference and Utility Files
69
Locking the Computer's Cover
70
Special Keys on the Keyboard
70
Resetting the Computer
72
Stopping a Command or Program
72
Using a Power-On Password
73
Changing a Power-On Password
74
Deleting a Power-On Password
75
Preparing the Hard Disk for Moving
76
Chapter 4
77
Using AUTOEXEC.BAT and Other Batch Files
77
Changing the Processor Speed
78
Entering Keyboard Commands
80
Using the ESPEED Program
81
Reassigning the Diskette Drives
83
Using the AFDD Program
84
Using Your Computer as a Network Server
85
Using a Password in Network Server Mode
87
Using Expanded Memory Beyond 640KB
88
Using Special VGA Features
89
Enhancing System Operations
77
Chapter 5 Accessing Internal Components
91
Special Precautions
91
Removing the Cover
92
Removing the Front Panel
94
Removing the Subassembly
96
Replacing the Subassembly
98
Replacing the Front Panel
100
Replacing the Cover
101
Post-Installation Setup
102
Chapter 6 Installing and Removing Options
104
Main System Board
106
Jumper Settings
107
Changing the Jumper Settings
110
Option Cards
111
Installing Option Cards
113
Removing an Option Card
115
Memory Modules
116
Installing Memory Modules
117
Removing the Memory Card
118
Using the Correct Drive Bay
124
Setting the IDE Hard Disk Drive Jumpers
125
Changing the Jumper Settings
126
Installing or Removing a Drive in the External Bay
128
Installing a Drive
128
Removing a Drive
134
Installing or Removing a Drive in the Internal Bay
136
Removing a Drive
137
Installing a Drive
138
Connecting the Cables
140
Chapter 7 Installing and Removing Drives
123
Appendix A Physically Formatting a Hard Disk
143
Choosing the Type of Format
144
Formatting a New Disk
145
Reformatting a Used Disk
146
Selecting an Option
146
Starting the Formatting Process
146
Option 1, Format
147
Modifying the Defective Track Table
149
Formatting the Disk
150
Option 2, Destructive Surface Analysis
151
Option 3, Non-Destructive Surface Analysis
154
Exiting the Hard Disk Format Menu
155
Appendix B Troubleshooting
156
Identifying Your System
156
Error Messages
157
The Computer Won't Start
160
The Computer Does Not Respond
161
Restoring the Power Supply
164
Password Problems
165
Removing a Password
166
Setting a New Password
168
Keyboard Problems
169
Monitor Problems
170
Diskette Problems
172
Diskette Drive Problems
174
Hard Disk Problems
175
Installing the Drive
175
Preparing the Drive
176
Accessing Data on the Drive
177
Software Problems
178
Printer Problems
179
Option Card Problems
181
Mouse Problems
182
Using the MOUSE7PT.EXE Program
182
Memory Module Problems
184
Math Coprocessor Problems
185
Appendix C Performing System Diagnostics
186
Starting System Diagnostics
187
Selecting an Option
189
Modifying the Device List
190
Selecting a Test
191
Resuming from an Error
192
Error Messages
195
Appendix D Specifications
199
CPU and Memory
199
Controllers
200
Interfaces
200
Power Supply
201
Mass Storage Bays
201
Keyboard
202
Environmental Requirements
202
Physical Characteristics
202
System Memory Map
204
Glossary
205
Analog Monitor
205
Application Program
205
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