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EPSON® User’s Guide UpdateIn order to take advantage of the latest technology, the system boardin your computer has been completely redesigned.This up

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Your slimline computer can hold up to four mass storagedevices, including the diskette drive that came with yoursystem. You can replace the existing h

Follow these steps:1.Remove the two cables from the diskette drive, as shownbelow. Grasp the connectors and pull them straight out soyou do not bend t

3.Remove the screws securing the bracket to the drive bay andbrace. Save the screws for later use.drive baybrace4.Slide the bracket away from the fron

This section includes steps for the following procedures:0Setting the IDE device jumpers0Installing a hard disk drive in the mounting bracket0Replacin

Installing the Hard Disk DriveBefore you install the hard disk drive, turn it over so you cansee the circuit board, as shown below. Locate the side of

2.Align the holes in the drive with the oval-shaped holes in thebracket.3.Secure the drive with two or four screws, depending on thelocation of the ho

2.Make sure the holes in the bracket are aligned with the holesin the drive bay and brace. Then secure the bracket with thescrews you removed previous

Connecting the hard disk drive cablesAfter you replace the bracket, you need to connect the cables tothe hard disk drive. Follow these steps:1.Locate

2.Identify the IDE device connector on the IDE device cablethat you will use.3.Locate pin 1 on the drive connector. If you do not see it onthe connect

5.Make sure the holes in the cable connector fit over all thepins; then push in the connector.If you do not correctly align the holes with the pins, y

Your new EPSON@ computer is a full powered, full featuredsystem that gives you complete access for all your business orhome computer needs. And becaus

Reconnecting the Cables to the Diskette DriveRefer to the illustration below while you follow these steps:1.2.3.4.5.red wirered wireLocate the connect

Removing a Hard Disk Drive From the MountingBracketYou may need to remove a hard disk drive for service or forreplacement.CautionBefore you remove a h

3.Slide the bracket away from the mounting area and lift it out4.Remove the screws securing the hard disk drive to thebracket and slide the drive out

Installing a Drive in an External Drive BayYour system comes with two externally accessible drive bays.You can install any type of drive in these bays

Attaching Mounting Frames to the DriveIf you are installing a 3.5-inch wide drive, you need to attachmounting frames to it so that the drive fits in a

Installing the DriveFollow these steps to install a drive in the upper or lowerexternal drive bay:1.Using a screwdriver, reach inside the back of the

3.Slide the drive through the slot into the bay until it is flushwith the front of the computer.4.Align the slots at the side of the drive bay with th

Connecting the Drive and Power Cables*If your IDE device cable is already connected to the IDEinterface, follow the steps in this section to connect t

4.Make sure the holes in the cable connector fit over all thepins; then push in the connector.5.Locate one of the power supply cables that lead from t

7.If you are installing a CD-ROM drive, you need to connectthe audio cable; it has small plastic connectors at either end.Follow the instructions that

High-speed, PC1 video controller with 64-bit DRAM videointerface and 32-bit CPU interfaceTwo PCI ATA-2 compatible, enhanced IDE interfacessupporting u

11. If you have finished installing or removing drives, replacethe computer’s cover, as described under “Replacing theCover” in Chapter 4. Then see “U

3.Remove the screws securing the drive on both sides.4.Reach behind the drive and gently push it out through thefront of the bay; then pull it out of

Chapter- 6Installing and Removing Tower DrivesThis chapter describes how to install and remove optionaldrives in your tower computer.If you have this

0Install a drive in the rear internal drive bracket0Remove a drive from the rear internal drive bracket.Also consult the documentation that came with

Setting the Jumpers and Locating Pin 1Before you install any IDE devices, you need to check thesettings of the device’s jumpers and locate pin 1 on th

NoteBefore you install the hard disk drive, turn it over so youcan see the circuit board, as shown below. Locate the side ofthe drive connector contai

Installing the Internal DriveFollow these steps to install a drive in the front internal bay:1.Position the drive so its drive and power connectors fa

Connecting the Cables to the Front Internal DriveFollow these steps to connect the IDE device and power cablesto the front internal drive:1.2.3.Locate

4.Position the connector on the cable so the red wire alignswith pin 1 on the drive. Make sure the holes in the cableconnector fit over all the pins;

6.If you have finished installing drives, replace the computer’scover, as described under “Replacing the Cover” inChapter 4. Then see “Using the Fixed

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

Follow these steps to remove a drive from the front internaldrive bay:1.Remove the drive and power cables from the back of thedrive.Installing and Rem

2.Remove the four screws securing the drive to the drive bay.There are two screws on each side of the drive.3.Slide the drive out the back of the bay.

Installing a Drive in an External BayFollow these steps to install a drive in an externally accessibledrive bay:1.Reach inside the back of the drive b

4.Slide the drive into the front of the bay and secure it to thebay using the four screws that came with the drive.5.Connect the appropriate drive rib

6.Now locate one of the power supply cables that lead from thepower supply. (They have multi-colored wires and a plasticconnector on the end.) Align t

7.If you are installing a CD-ROM drive, you will need toconnect the audio cable; it has small plastic connectors ateither end. Follow the instructions

Removing a Drive From an External BayFollow these steps to remove a drive from an externallyaccessible drive bay:1.Disconnect the drive and power cabl

2.Remove the four screws (two on each side) securing the driveto the drive bay. Then slide the drive out through the frontof the bay3.If you are not i

4.If you removed the only IDE device connected to theinterface the device used, you may want to disconnect thedevice cable from the interface on the m

3.Place the rear internal drive bracket on your work surface asshown in the illustration below.4.Position the drive so that its drive and power connec

Chapter 1 provides instructions for setting up your system andconnecting peripheral devices such as the monitor and printer.Chapter 2 describes how to

6.To connect the drive ribbon cables to the drives in the rearinternal bracket, first locate pin 1 on each drive’s connector.The number I or 2 may be

NoteYour system includes five power supply cables; threewith full-size connectors and two with smallerconnectors. If you need more than these five con

Follow these steps to remove a drive from the rear internalbracket:1.Remove the drive and power cable from the back of eachdrive in the rear internal

3.Remove the four screws securing the rear internal drivebracket to the computer’s back panel and slide it out of thecomputer.4.Remove the four screws

5.Replace the bracket as shown below and secure it to theback panel with the four screws you removed earlier.6.If there is a drive installed in the re

Chapter- 7TroubleshootingIf you have any problems with your computer, refer to thischapter. You can correct most problems by adjusting a cableconnecti

Password problemsSoftware problemsPrinter or scanner problemsOption card problemsMemory module problemsController problemsExternal cache problems.If t

System BIOS version:Restart your system. You’ll see thesystem BIOS version numberdisplayed on the screen duringpower-on diagnostics.Systemconfiguratio

The Computer Will Not StartThe power light is on, but the computer does not start.Place a boot or startup diskette in drive A and turn on thecomputer

If you replace the processor, make sure the new processor isinstalled correctly, and that the notch on the processor isaligned correctly on the system

0 Customer relations0EPSON technical information library fax service0Product literature on current and new products.You can purchase printed manuals,

You reset the computer, but it still does not respond.Try turning the computer off, wait 20 seconds, and turn it onagain.Your system suddenly stops op

Monitor ProblemsThere is no display on the screen.Check that the monitor’s power switch is on and that its powerlight is on.Also, the computer may be

The power switch is on but the power light is not on.If the monitor is Energy Star compliant, it may be in apower-saving mode. Press a mouse button or

If reinserting the diskette does not solve the problem, insert thediskette in another diskette drive of the same type. If you canread the diskette in

You see a diskette drive error when you start your computer.Run the SETUP program and configure your system for thecorrect type of diskette drive. Mak

You see a hard disk drive error when you start your system.Run SETUP and check that your system is auto-sensing thecorrect drive type. If SETUP cannot

If you cannot access data on your hard disk or you are seeingread/ write errors, the disk may have a physical problem.Contact your Authorized EPSON Se

After you have changed JP49, restart your system, leave it onfor a few seconds, then turn it off again. This resets the SETUPvalues to their factory d

The application program cannot read from or write to thehard disk drive.If you have enabled the IDE Hard Disk Standby Timeroption in SETUP, your appli

If you connected a scanner to the parallel port, make sure theport is set for bidirectional operation (ECP mode); see“Configuring integrated periphera

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Make sure the option card is not touching any other card orcomponent on your main system board.If you installed a PCI card in a PCI slot, check to see

Controller ProblemsYou see a controller error for the drive controllers or the I/Oport controllers when you start your system.If the error message ref

See “Changing the Jumper Settings” or “Installing ExternalCache” in Chapter 4 for more information about theseprocedures; see “Configuring cache memor

Appendix ASpecificationsThis appendix describes the following:0 Computer specifications0 Video resolutions and colors0 Processor upgrades0Drive option

CPU and Memory32-bit CPUUpgradable 486-class processorsGreen PCenergy saverEnergy Star compliant, low-power doze,standby, and suspend modes for the CP

Cache8 or 16KB of internal cache in theprocessor; supports 128, 256, or 512KB ofexternal cache with 32K x 8, 64K x 8, or128K x 8, 15ns or 20ns SRAM DI

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

Option slotsConnector card with five I/O expansionslots; three ISA compatible (8.33 MHz busspeed), two PCI compatible (33 MHz busspeed)SpeakerInternal

Other devicesHalf-height tape drive, CD-ROM drive,optical drive, PCMCIA card reader, orother storage device; 5.25-inch, or 3.5-inchwith mounting frame

CablesTwo to main system board, five to massstorage devices; for more than fivedevices, Y cables can be installed on theexisting cablesOption Slot Pow

ContentsIntroductionComputer Features ...1Power-saving Features ...2ISA and PCI Expansion Buses ...

Video Resolutions and ColorsResolution1 640 x 4801 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024Memoryrequirements1MB1MB1MB1MB1MB2MB1MB2MB2MB1MB2MBIColor25632K/64K

Processor UpgradesThe computer’s processor can be upgraded by replacing theexisting processor with a faster one. The following table listssupported pr

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-settingsModel number1 Single drive1 Master drive1 Slave drive1 Conner CFS1275A1 C/D jumpered1 C/D jumpered 1 No jumpersI1 C

HardwareInterruptsIRQ no. Function1 IRQ0 I Timer output o1 lRQ1 I Keyboard1 IRQ2I Cascade to IRQ91 IRQ3I Serial port 21 IRQ41 Serial port 11 IRQ51 Ava

System I/O Address MapHex address Assigned device000.01F DMA controller 1, 8237020-03F Interrupt controller 1, 8259022-024 Reserved040-05F Timer, 8254

System I/O address map (continued)Hex addressI Assigned device6E2, 6E3I Available790-793 1 AvailableAE2, AE3 1 AvailableB90, B93 1 AvailableEE2, EE3 1

Serial port connector pin assignments (J4 and J5)Pin121345LLLLLLSignal11 Pin SignalData carrier detectII 6Data set readyReceive dataII 7Request to sen

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

Chapter 3Using Your ComputerWorking Comfortably...3-1Using the Right Furniture...3-2Positioning Your Monitor...

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

DRAMDynamic Random Access Memory. A type of memory thatstores large amounts of information.ECPExtended Capabilities Port. The parallel port mode in yo

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.SIMMA small circuit bo

VGAVideo Graphics Array. A high-resolution display adapter thatprovides a variety of video modes.Video adapter cardA circuit board that can be install

Index2-slot side, 4-23-243-slot side, 4-22AAC inlet, 1-3, 1-5, 1-7, 7-4AC outlet, 1-3, 1-5, 1-7Advanced System Setup options,2-7 ,7-17advanced chipset

CD-ROM drive, Intro-2, 2-5, 5-1 -2,5-21, 6-1, 6-14 -15, 7-12, A-6Chapter summaries, Intro-3CHKDSK command, 7-9Clock, real-time, A-3CMOS RAM, 2-18, A-3

Chapter 5Ins falling and Removing Slim line DrivesRemoving the Drive Mounting Bracket ...5-2Installing a Hard Disk Drive in the Mounting Bra

Diskette(s)defective, 7-9drivers, 2-20-21errors, 7-8formatting, 7-9inserting, 3-8key, 7-13problems, 7-8release button, 3-8 -9removing, 1-10, 3-8 -9shu

GGame port, optional, 4-8Green PC, Intro-2, 2-16 -17, 3-6 -7,7-7 -8, 7-14, A-2Groundingyourself, 4-5, 4-28, 4-30, 4-32HHard disk driveaccess light, 1-

JJumperscache settings, 4-11, 7-17changing settings, 4-9, 4-12 -13diskette drive controller, 4-9game port, 1-4hard disk drive, 4-9, 5-15, 7-10,A-11har

Mouseconnecting, 1-4port, 1-3port specifications, A-4PSI 2 compatible, A-4specifications, A-6using, 3-4Multi-mode parallel port, seeParallel port or P

Powerbutton, 1-8 -10inlet, 1-3, 1-5, 1-7, 7-4light, 1-8 -9, 7-4, 7-7source, 1-2Power cablecomputer, 1-7, 4-2, 4-5diskette drive, 5-12 -13, 5-20hard di

SETUP program (continued)exiting, 2-18extended memory, 2-4fixed disk setup, 2-5 -6floppy check option, 2-12function keys, 2-3Green PC Features, 2-16 -

TTag SRAM, see Cache memoryTape drive, 5-1, 6-1, A-6Technical support, Intro-4Temperature requirements, 1-1,A-7Troubleshooting, 7-1-18Turning off comp

The illustration below shows the correct location of jumpers andother components on the system board in your computer.2

CD-ROM Drive ProblemsPassword ProblemsSoftware ProblemsPrinter or Scanner ProblemsOption Card ProblemsMemory Module ProblemsController ProblemsExterna

Chapter- 1Setting Up Your SystemThis chapter briefly describes how to set up your computer ifyou didn’t set it up already using the information in you

Setting the Voltage Selector SwitchYour system is powered by a 200 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

Connecting a Keyboard or MouseRefer to the illustrations under “Connecting SystemComponents” as you connect your keyboard and mouse.:‘==.::‘ITo conne

There should be two cables provided with your monitor: themonitor cable (to connect it to the computer) and the powercable (to connect it to a power s

Connecting a Parallel or Serial DeviceYour computer has one multi-mode parallel (printer) port andtwo serial ports. To connect a printer or other peri

NoteIf you use ECP mode (Extended Capabilities Port), checkyour parallel device software documentation for the correctDMA channel (DRQ) setting. Then

WARNINGTo avoid an electric shock, be sure to plug the cord intothe computer before plugging it into the wall outlet.2.Plug the other end of the cord

TowercomputerPOWERbuttonRESETbuttonPOWER lightSPEED lighthard diskaccess lightdrive baysBefore you turn on your system, be sure to read “ImportantFoll

Jumper SettingsThe jumpers on the system board have been renumbered, as shownin the tables below. The factory default settings are indicated by anaste

You may want to run SETUP to adjust power saving features orestablish passwords. See Chapter 2 for instructions. If you don’tpress Del, your computer

Chapter 2Running SETUP and Installing DriversIf you’ve added options or you want to customize yourcomputer, you can use a configuration program called

Starting the SETUP ProgramWhen you start your computer, it performs some power-ondiagnostics. During these diagnostics, you may see thefollowing messa

The table below lists some of the keys you can use to performSETUP operations.SETUP function keysLcLPressToI‘lt fMove the cursor to the next or previo

System Setup optionsOptionSettingsSystem Timehh:mm:ssSystem Datemm dd, yyyyDescriptionSets the time and date: oncethey are set, you should notneed to

Using the Fixed Disk Setup OptionThe Fixed Disk Setup option defines the types of harddisk drives connected to the primary and secondary IDEinterfaces

Some older drives may not support the auto-sensing feature.If the drive parameters sensed by the computer do not matchyour drive, define your own driv

Using the Advanced System Setup OptionsWhen you select the Advanced System Setup option, yousee the Advanced System Setup screen, from which you canco

The Integrated Peripherals options are described inthe table below.Integrated peripherals optionsOptionCOM Port 1COM Port 2SettingsDescription3F8, IRQ

Configuring cache memoryEnabling cache memory improves system performance whenretrieving and processing large amounts of data on systemswith external

CPU type jumpers settingsCPU clock speedJP17I25 Mhz 1-2I33 MHz40 MHz50 Mhz1-2,3-4,5-61-2,3-45-6EPSON is a registered trademark of Seiko Epson Corporat

Configuring shadow memoryYou can enable video BIOS shadowing or configure shadowingfor specific option ROM memory blocks.NoteFor the best system perfo

The table below lists the advanced chipset options.Advanced chipset control optionsSettingscOptionChipset AutoConfigurationDRAMRead/Write waitstateL+E

Setting the Boot OptionsWhen you select Boot Options from the Main Menu, yousee the Boot Options screen, which allows you to define thedrive boot sequ

Selecting the Security and Anti-Virus OptionsWhen you select Security and Anti-virus from theMain Menu, you see the Security and Anti-Virus screen, wh

Entering or changing passwordsTo specify a User password, you must first specify a Supervisorpassword. Follow these steps to enter or change a passwor

Using the virus protection featuresThe Diskette access option allows you to restrict accessto your diskette drives based on the password levels you ha

Using the Green PC FeaturesSelect Green PC Features from the Main Menu to viewthe Green PC Features screen. The options on this screen allowyou to con

Green PC options (continued)OptionSystem SuspendTimerSettings2 minutes*4 minutes8 minutes16 minutes32 minutes64 minutes128 minutes256 minutes512 minut

Exiting SETUPWhen you leave SETUP, you can save your settings or exitSETUP without saving your settings. You can also return allvalues to the factory

In order to install the drivers, you need to create installdiskettes using the utility program on your computer. See theUser's Digest for instru

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Running the Installation ProgramFollow these steps to install the PCI IDE drivers:1.Insert the PCI IDE Drivers diskette in drive A.2.Access the DOS pr

Installing Video DriversYour system already includes Windows video drivers that letyou take full advantage of the performance your computer’sbuilt-in

Chapter- 3Using Your ComputerThis chapter describes the following operations:0 Working comfortably0 Backing up your files0 Using energy wisely0Using y

Take a few minutes to read this section for suggestions about:0Using the right furniture0 Positioning your monitor0 Lighting your workspace0 Using a k

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

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, it is a good idea to back up your filesregularly. You should also make backup copies of any diskettesyou ha

Using Your Green PC FeaturesYour computer includes features that lower the power usage ofthe microprocessor and other components when the system hasbe

To resume activity when your system is in a power-savingmode, press a key or move the mouse. If your system was inDoze mode, the monitor immediately d

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

If you are using Windows, press Ctrl Alt Del and follow theinstructions on the screen.If these methods do not work, you may need to reset thecomputer.

If resetting the computer does not correct the problem, youprobably need to turn it off and on again. Remove anydiskette(s) from the diskette drive(s)

If you don’t enter the correct password the first time you typeit, you can try two more times. If you haven’t entered thecorrect password on the third

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

CautionNever install options or change jumper settings when thecomputer is turned on or the power cable is connected.Removing the CoverYou need to rem

5.Remove the screws securing the cover (three on the slim linecomputer and six on the tower computer), as shown below.Save the screws to secure the co

6.Grasp the sides of the cover and lift it off as shown below.For the slimline computer, lift up the cover at an angle andthen pull it off. For the to

7.Set the cover aside8.Ground yourself to the computer by touching the metalsurface of the back panel.WARNINGBe sure to ground yourself by touching th

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

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

Towercomputeroption cardvideo memoryconnectorhard disk drivesocketsboardmounting bracketi /processortagSRAM -Ivoltageregulator\SIMMsocketspowerT-, sup

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 settingsCPU typeIntelorAMDIntelCyrixUMCJumper4-10 Installing and Removing Options

CPU voltage jumper settingsCPU voltageJP1 (on voltage regulator) *3.3V1-21 3.45v 1 3-4Remove voltage regulator andjumper all pins in socket*Default se

Setting the JumpersTo change a jumper setting, follow these steps:1.Refer to the illustration under “Locating System BoardComponents” to locate the ju

To move a jumper from one position to another, useneedle-nose pliers or tweezers to pull it off its pins andgently move it to the desired position.Cau

The following table shows the recommended SIMMSIMM configurations4-14 Installing and Removing Options

SIMM configurations (continued)and Removing Options 4-15

SIMM configurations (continued)32MB Double 32MB Double 32MB Double - 96MB32MB Double 32MB Double 32MB Double 32MB Double 128MB*If you install SlMMs in

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

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 ov

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

5.If you are inserting different SIMMs, follow the instructionsunder “Inserting SIMMs” to install them.6.Replace any option cards you removed, as desc

As you install option cards, keep these guidelines in mind:Make sure you know whether the card you are installing isan ISA card or a PCI card, so you

Installing a Card in the Slimline Computer /3-slot Side)The option card connector board in the slimline computer hastwo slots on one side and three sl

Once the connectors reach the slot, push the card in firmly(but carefully) to insert it fully. You should feel the card fitinto place. If it does not

3.Hold the card along the top corners and guide it into the slotOnce the connectors reach the slot, push the card in firmly(but carefully). You should

Installing a Card in the Tower ComputerFollow these steps to install an option card in the towercomputer. Although the illustration shows a PCI card,

3.Hold the card along the top corners and guide it into the slot(If you are installing a full-length card, insert the front edgeof the card into the c

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Removing an Option CardYou may need to remove an option card to access componentson the main system board or if you no longer need it. Refer tothe ill

Note that your video memory sockets may not look exactly likethe ones in the illustration. If you’re not sure how to installvideo memory chips, contac

4.Gently press the chip into the socket; then push down firmlyon both ends to make sure it is well-seated.5.Repeat steps 3 and 4 to install the other

Cache memory configurationsBANK 0BANK 1U23,24,25,26 U27,35,36,37Tag S RAMU3032K x 8, 28-pinNone32K x 8, 28-pinI I128KB32K x 8, 28-pin 32K x 8, 28-pin3

3.Inspect each cache memory chip; the pins should pointinward at slightly less than a 90° angle. If any of the pinsare bent or crooked straighten them

9.Change jumpers JP41,42,43,46,47, and 48 as describedunder “Changing the Jumper Settings” to match the cacheconfiguration you have installed.10. If y

2.If there are any option cards in your way, remove them. See“Removing an Option Card” for instructions.3.To open the socket, locate the handle at the

7.Make sure the pins in the processor are directly over theholes in the socket. Then gently push the processor straightinto the socket, pressing evenl

Post-installation ProceduresAfter you install or remove options such as memory modulesor option cards, you must run SETUP to update the computer’sconf

Chapter- 5Installing and Removing Slimline DrivesThis chapter describes how to install and remove optionaldrives in your slimline computer.71 TipIf yo