Epson ActionPC 2600 User's Guide

How to Use This ManualThis manual contains the information you need to get the bestresults from your computer. You don’t have to read everything;see t

5. Align the guiderails on each side of the drive with thenotches on each side of the drive bay, as shown below.6. Slide the drive into the bay as far

2. Position the connector on the IDE drive ribbon cable so thatthe red wire aligns with pin 1 on the drive, which is alwaysthe pin nearest the 4-pin

5. Align the notched corners of the power supply cableconnector with the notched corners of the drive’s powerconnector. Make sure the holes fit over

7. Position the audio cable connector so that the tab faces upand aligns with the notch in the CD-ROM drive’s audioconnector. Then push in the connect

Removing a Drive From an Externally AccessibleBayYou may need to remove a drive for service or replacement.CautionBefore you remove a hard disk drive,

3. If you are not replacing the drive, replace the metal drive baycover with the two retaining screws, as shown below.4. If you are not replacing the

5. If you are replacing the drive you removed with anotherdrive, remove the guiderails and screws from the drive anduse them to install the other driv

Chapter 6TroubleshootingIf you have any problems with your computer, refer to thischapter. You can correct most problems by adjusting a cableconnectio

Printer or scanner problems Option card problems Memory module problems Controller problems External cache problems.If the suggestions here do not so

MS-DOS version:At the MS-DOS prompt, type VERand press Enter.Software versions:In Windows applications, selectAbout from the Help menu. Asyour softwar

Where to Get HelpIf you purchased your computer outside the United States orCanada, contact your EPSON dealer or the marketing locationnearest you for

The computer does not start and the power light is not lit.Make sure the power cord is securely connected to both theAC inlet on the back panel and an

The Computer Does Not RespondThe computer locks up.Wait a few moments; if your computer does not respond after areasonable length of time, press Ctrl

Keyboard ProblemsThe screen displays a keyboard error message when youturn on the computer.Make sure the keyboard is securely connected to the keyboar

Disconnect the monitor from the back of the computer. If awhite raster screen appears on the monitor, the problem is notin the monitor.The power light

Appendix ASpecificationsThis appendix describes the following Computer specifications Video resolutions and colors Processor upgrades Drive option inf

CPU and Memory32-bit CPUUpgradable 486-class processors,including Pentium OverDrivePower-savingEnergy Star compliant, low-power doze,modessleep, and s

CacheAt least 8KB of internal cache in theprocessor; supports 128 or 256KB ofexternal cache with 32K x 8, 20ns or fasterSRAM DIP chips and a 32K x 8 1

Hard diskInterfacesMonitorParallelSerialKeyboardMouseTwo PCI, ATA-2 compatible two-channel,PCI local bus IDE interfaces on systemboard support up to f

Option slotsConnector card with four 16-bit I/Oexpansion slots (two are shared); three ISAcompatible (8.33 MHz bus speed), one PCIcompatible (25/33 MH

SETUP ProgramStored in ROM; accessible by pressing Delduring bootSystemPassword available for system boot or forsecurityaccess to SETUP programVirusDe

If you are not currently a member, you are eligible for a freeintroductory membership as an owner of an EPSON product.This membership entitles you to:

Physical CharacteristicsEnvironmental RequirementsSpecifications A-7

Video Resolutions and Colors* Non-interlaced and interlaced** InterlacedProcessor UpgradesThe computer’s processor can be upgraded by replacing theexi

Information for Qualified Hard Disk DrivesThe following table lists parameters for hard disk drivesqualified for use in your computer.Hard disk drive

IDE hard disk drive jumper settingsDMA AssignmentsA-10Specifications

Hardware InterruptsSystem Memory MapSpecifications A-11

System I/O Address MapA-12Specifications

System I/O address map (continued)Connector Pin AssignmentsParallel port connector pin assignments (CN1 3)Specifications A-13

Serial port connector pin assignments (CN11 and CN12)Tested Operating EnvironmentsAlthough your system will run most software applications,the followi

GlossaryAddressThe location where information is stored in a computer’smemory.ATA-2AT Attachment. A drive interface that provides high speed andhigh c

ControllerA processor, interface, port, or adapter that translates databetween the CPU and a peripheral device, such as a hard disk,diskette drive, ke

ContentsINTRODUCTIONComputer Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Power-saving Feature . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .ISA and PCIExpansion Buses . .

ECPExtended Capabilities Port. The parallel port mode in yourcomputer that provides bidirectional signals for the parallelport and includes other enha

IDEIntegrated Drive Electronics. A type of interface in which thecontroller is on the drive instead of on a controller card.InterfaceA physical or sof

JumperA small movable plug that connects two pins on a device’scircuit board. Jumpers alter the operation of a particularfunction.LBALogical Block Add

Option cardA circuit board you can install inside the computer to provideadditional capabilities, such as a modem or an additional I/Oport. Option car

ProcessorA small CPU on one semiconductor chip. See also CPU.RAMRandom Access Memory. The area of the computer’s memoryused to run programs and store

Shadow RAMThe system’s ability to copy the contents of the system, video,and external BIOS ROMs into RAM to speed up processing.SIMMSingle Inline Memo

Video adapter cardA circuit board that can be installed in one of the computer’soption slots to control the way a monitor displays text andgraphics.Wr

10Glossary

IndexAAC inlet, 1-3,1 -7,6-4AC outlet, 1-5–6, 1-7Adv HDD icon, 2-8Advanced icon, 2-6Altitude requirements, A-7Anti-virus option, see VirusprotectionAp

Configurationchanging, 2-4files, 4-26, 6-3, 6-11program, see SETUP programConnecting system components,1-3–4, 1-6–7ConnectorsDE-9P, 1-7diskette drive,

Setting System Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 2-13Determining a Password Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14Setting

DMAassignments, A-10channel, 1-6DOS command, stopping, 3-9Doze mode, 3-6–7setup options, 2-10DRAM chips, 4-21Drive bracket, 5-7, 5-9, 5-11Drivers, see

HIHard disk drive, see also IDEATA-2 compatibility, Intro-2, 2-19,A-4auto detection, 2-12, A-4bays, 1-8, 4-5boot sequence, 2-7, 6-3cable, 5-7–9, 5-16–

KK/B port, see KeyboardKey disk, 3-12, 6-12Keyboardconnecting, 1-3errors, 6-6port, 1-3, 4-6, A-4problems, 6-6setup option, 2-6specifications, A-5using

NPNetWare, A-14Num Lock setup option, 2-6Numeric coprocessor, A-3Numeric keypad, 3-12, 6-6OOnline support, Intro-5–6Operating environments, tested,A-1

Powerbutton, 1-8–9conserving, 3-6cord, 1-7, 4-2, 4-4inlet, 1-3, 1-7, 6-4light, 1-8, 3-12, 6-3–4, 6-7outlet, 1-5, 1-7source, 1-2Power cable, see CableP

SETUP program (continued)power management, 2-9–10security, 2-13–16standard options, 2-4–5starting, 2-2video, 2-6Setup window, 2-4–8, 2-10–11Shadow RAM

XVGA monitor, 1-4, see also SVGA,VideoVideoBIOS, Intro-3colors, A-3connector, 1-3–5, A-4controller, Intro-2, 2-20, A-3drivers, 2-18, 2-20jumper settin

10 Index

Installing an Option Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16Removing an Option Card... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...4-19Removing

APPENDIX ASPECIFICATIONSCPU and Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Chapter 1Setting Up Your SystemThis chapter briefly describes how to set up your computer. Itincludes the following information: Choosing a location S

Setting the Voltage Selector SwitchYour system is powered by a 145 Watt power supply. Thepower supply input voltage is controlled by a switch on theco

Connecting System ComponentsUse the illustrations below to locate the ports on the back ofyour system as you connect the keyboard, monitor, printer, a

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To connect the mouse, insert the connector into thecomputer’s built-in mouse port so the arrow or mark onthe connector faces up. The icon for the mous

3. Examine the connector on the monitor cable and line it upwith the monitor port on the computer. Then insert theconnector into the port. This icon i

Using the parallel (printer) portFollow these steps to connect a parallel device to yourcomputer:1. Place the parallel device and the computer so that

Using the serial portsIf you have a printer, a modem, or other device with a serialinterface, you can connect it to one of the serial (RS-232C) ports.

Turning On the ComputerOnce you set up your system, you’re ready to turn on thepower. Refer to the illustration below to locate the POWERbutton and ot

The power (SPEED) indicator lights up; then the computerperforms its power-on diagnostics, which are a series ofchecks to make sure everything is work

1-10Setting Up Your System

Chapter 2Running SETUP and Installing DriversIf you reconfigure your system or add options, you must use aconfiguration program called SETUP, which is

Exiting SETUP Installing system drivers.Starting the SETUP ProgramTo start the SETUP program, turn on the computer andimmediately press and release t

The Utility window provides the following icons: Detect Master lets you auto detect the parameters of themaster hard disk drive (see page 2-12) Detect

Important Safety InstructionsRead all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Followall warnings and instructions marked on the compu

SETUP Function KeysYou can use the mouse to click on a selection to highlight it anddouble-click on a selection to open it. You can also use the keysi

The following table describes Standard options.Standard OptionsOption SettingsDescriptionDateday, month and date,Sets the time and date for theTimeyea

Setting Advanced OptionsWhen you select the Advanced icon from the Setup window,the Advanced Setup window appears. Advanced Setup letsyou define param

Advanced options (continued)Option Settings DescriptionSystem Boot Up C:, A: Lets you select which drive (A or C) theSequence A:, C: * system uses to

Setting Advanced IDE Drive OptionsWhen you select the Adv HDD icon from the Setup window,you see the Advanced HDD Setup window. Advanced HDDSetup lets

4. If you have a drive connected to the secondary IDE interface,select the Number of HDD/CD in 2nd connectoroption.5. Select one of the following op

Power Management options (continued)Option SettingsDescriptionDoze Mode 15 See*Sets the time period of system (CPU)Timeout 30 Secinactivity after whic

Setting Options for Peripheral ControllersWhen you select the Peripheral Setup icon from theSetup window, you see the Peripheral Setup window. Use thi

Peripheral options (continued)OptionParallel PortModeParallelExtendedModeInternalSpeakerSound* Default settingSettingsNormal *ExtendedBi-dirEPP ModeEC

To run auto detection, follow these steps:1. On the Utility window, select the DetectMaster icon,The SETUP program activates auto detection to examine

Importances instructions de sécuritéLire attentivement les instructions suivantes et les conserver pour lesconsulter en cas de besoin. Observer soigne

Determining a Password TypeYou have the option of creating either a system password or aSETUP password. If you set a system password, the computer pro

After you enter the same password a second time, you seethe following message:Password is Enabled5. Press Enter or select OK.If you forget your passwo

To enable the anti-virus feature, follow these steps:1. Select the Anti-Virus icon.2. Select Enabled.The system displays the following message when it

When you select one of these icons from the Default window, aprompt asks you whether or not to load the selected set ofvalues. Select Yes to load the

Installing the PCI IDE DriversPCI IDE drivers let you take advantage of the high-speedperformance available through your system’s IDE interfaces forha

The driver files for each of the programs listed above are intheir own directory on the diskette. Log onto the directory foreach driver you want to in

Installing Video DriversIf you are using Windows 3.1, these video drivers let you takefull advantage of the performance your computer’s built-inSVGA

Chapter 3Using Your ComputerThis chapter describes the following operations:Working comfortablyBacking up your filesUsing energy wiselyUsing your powe

Take a few minutes to read this section for suggestions about: Using the right furniture Positioning your monitor Lighting your workspace Using a

Adjust the height of your chair so when you are using thekeyboard or mouse your upper arms are vertical and yourforearms and wrists are horizontal. Fo

Wichtige SicherheitshinweiseBitte lesen Sie diese Sicherheitshinweise, und heben Sie sie zur späterenVerwendung auf. Beachten Sie alle Warnungen und A

Lighting Your WorkspaceAppropriate lighting increases your comfort andproductivity, and it’s good for your eyes.Arrange your computer and light source

Keep your hands and fingers relaxed when you are typing andtry not to press the keys too hard; using too much force createstension in your hands. Remo

Backing Up Your FilesTo protect your data, you should backup your files often. Youshould also make backup copies of any diskettes that containprograms

See “Setting Power Management Options” in Chapter 2 forinformation on setting up these options. The power-savingoperations performed by your computer

If your system was in Suspend mode, it takes a few momentsfor the monitor to display an image and for the hard disk driveto return to active mode. You

When you want to remove the diskette, make sure the drivelight is off; then press the release button. Remove the disketteand store it properly.Caution

Resetting the ComputerOccasionally, you may have to clear the computer’s memorywithout turning it off. You can do this by resetting thecomputer.For ex

Using a PasswordUsing SETUP, you can define a password. (See “Setting aPassword in Chapter 2.) You can also specify whether thepassword is required wh

If you do not remember your password, see “PasswordProblems” in Chapter 6.Changing the Processor SpeedIn MS-DOS, your computer’s processor can operate

Chapter 4Installing and Removing OptionsYou can enhance the performance of your computer by addingoptional equipment such as option cards, system modu

Ž Ziehen Sie den Computer heraus, und rufen Sie qualifiziertesWartungspersonal, wenn eine der folgenden Bedingungen auftritt:Das Netzkabel oder der Ne

External cacheYour system also supports 128KB or 256KB of external cachememory. If cache memory wasn’t installed for you at thefactory and you want to

5. Remove the three screws securing the cover, as shown below.Save the screws to secure the cover again when you finish.6. From the front of the compu

8. Ground yourself to the computer by touching the metalsurface of the back panel.WARNINGBe sure to ground yourself by touching the back panel of thec

Locating the Internal ComponentsAs you follow the instructions in this chapter, refer to theillustration below to locate the major components inside y

Locating System Board ComponentsThe illustration below shows the system board inside yourcomputer. Use this illustration to locate jumpers and driveco

Changing the Jumper SettingsThe jumpers on the system board are preset to factory defaultpositions, indicated by an asterisk (*) in the tables below.

CPU type jumper settings4-8 Installing and Removing Options

CPU voltage jumper settings* Default setting depends on installed processorCache jumper settingsCPU clock jumper settings* Default settingInstalling a

Setting the JumpersA jumper’s setting is determined by where the jumper is placedon the pins. For example, if the desired setting is 1-2, you placethe

To change a jumper setting, follow these steps:1. Refer to the illustration under “Locating System BoardComponents” on page 4-6 to locate the jumpers.

IntroductionYour new EPSON® computer is a full powered, full featuredsystem that gives you complete access for all your business orhome computer needs

The following table shows the recommended SIMMconfigurations. Do not install SIMMs in any other configuration.SIMM configurations* If you install SIMM

Inserting SIMMsMake sure the computer is turned off and the cover is off. Thenfollow these steps to install SIMMs:1. Refer to the illustration under “

4. Push the SIMM into the socket until it is seated firmly in theslot. Then tilt it upright, as shown below, guiding the holeat each end of the SIMM o

Removing SIMMsIf you need to remove SIMMs from your computer (to installdifferent ones, for example), follow the steps below:1. Use the illustration

Installing an Option CardThis section explains how to install option cards in yourcomputer. Your computer has four option slots; the three largeslots

If you are installing a high-resolution graphics adaptercard, follow the instructions below to install the adaptercard; then see “Using the SVGA Featu

3. Hold the card along the top corners and guide it toward theslot, as shown below.Once the connectors reach the slot, push the card in firmly(but car

Removing an Option CardYou may need to remove an option card if you no longer needit or if you need to access components on the system board.Refer to

2. Remove the retaining screw securing the bracket on theoption card connector board to the power supply.3. Pull the board straight up and out of its

2. Secure the board to the power supply with its retainingscrew.Now you can re-install any option cards you removed. Seepage 4-16 for instructions.Add

High-speed, PCI video controller with 32-bit DRAM videointerface and 32-bit PCI interfaceTwo PCI ATA-2 compatible IDE interfaces supporting upto four

3. Position the chip over the socket and align the notch in thechip’s corner with the notch in the corner of the socket, asshown below.4. Gently press

Using the SVGA Feature ConnectorYour computer includes an alternate SVGA interface (featureconnector) on the system board. If you install a high-res

Upgrading the ProcessorYou can upgrade your processor with a faster one to improvesystem performance; see Appendix A for a list of compatibleprocessor

5. Remove the replacement processor from its package andinspect the pins. If they are bent, do not install theprocessor. Contact your vendor for a new

8.9.10.11.12.Secure the processor by pressing the ZIF handle back to theclosed position.Change the settings of the jumpers so that they are correctfor

Chapter 5Installing and Removing DrivesYour computer can hold up to three drives in two externallyaccessible drive bays and one internal drive bay. Yo

Setting the IDE Device JumpersBefore you install any IDE device, be sure to check its jumpersettings. The jumpers indicate the master and slaveconfigu

Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the Internal BayThis section contains instructions for installing a hard disk inthe internal drive bay. It includes in

2. Turn the hard disk drive so the components faceup and theconnectors face left. Then place the mounting plate on thehard disk drive and align the fo

4. Hold the drive so the mounting plate faces the externallyaccessible drive bays and the connectors face the back ofthe computer, as shown below.The

ISA and PCI Expansion BusesYour computer includes expansion buses for two types ofoption cards: ISA and PCI. The PCI bus provides extremely fastdata t

5. Lower the tabs into the corresponding slots in the computercase. Slide the drive in the direction of the arrow, until thehole in the bracket is ali

Connecting the CablesTo connect the hard disk drive to the computer, you need toconnect two cables: the IDE drive ribbon cable and a powersupply cable

3. Identify pin 1 on the drive (you may need to turn it over soyou can see the artwork on the circuit board); then positionthe connector so the re

5. Locate one of the power supply cables that lead from thepower supply. (They have multicolored wires and a plasticconnector on the end.)6. Positio

Removing a Hard Disk Drive from the Internal BayYou may need to remove a hard disk drive for service orreplacement.CautionBefore you remove a hard dis

2. Remove the retaining screw securing the hard disk driveand mounting plate to the externally accessible drive bays.Then slide the hard disk drive

Installing a Drive in an Externally Accessible BayThis section explains how to install a drive in an externallyaccessible drive bay. It includes steps

2. As shown below, place a mounting frame on one side of thedrive and align it so the oval holes in the frame arepositioned over the holes in the d

2. Attach one guiderail to each side of the drive (or eachmounting frame, if attached), as shown below. The bracketon the guiderail should be opposit

Store the faceplate and screws in a safe place; you may wantto install it again later.4. If you are installing a drive in a previously unused bay, y