Epson Endeavor P60 User's Guide

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IntroductionYour EPSON@ computer represents the state-of-the-art in PCtechnology by incorporating the high-performance Intel@PentiumTM microprocessor

Softwareversions:In Windows and Windows applications,select About from the Help menu. Asyour software application starts, it usuallydisplays a version

Error and Information MessagesThis section lists the beep codes, error messages, and ISAnonmaskable interrupt (NMI) messages that you might see orhear

Error Messages7-4Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting7-5

ISA NMI MessagesGeneral TroubleshootingThis section provides general troubleshooting steps to identifya problem and locate its source.1.Turn off the s

4.If the operating system normally loads from the hard diskdrive, make sure there is no diskette in the diskette drive. Ifthe operating system normall

Make a note of the error and press F1 to resume.For most non-fatal error messages, there is only onemessage. If a second error message is displayed, i

0Is the power supply set to the proper input voltage? SeeChapter 1.0Are expansion boards and disk drives installed correctly?See Chapters 4 and 5.0Is

If the problem recurs, you may need to reformat the harddisk. If the problem persists after reformatting the disk, thesuper I/O controller on the syst

0Is the software an authorized copy? Unauthorized copiesoften do not work. Obtain an authorized copy of thesoftware.0If you are running the software f

145 Watt power supply switchable between 115 and 230 VACTwo RS-232C compatible, 9-pin serial connectorsOne multimode, 25-pin, Centronics® compatible

Miscellaneous ProblemsContact your Authorized EPSON Servicer or the EPSONConnection if the suggested actions in the table below do notsolve the proble

ProblemCharacters onthe screen aredistorted orincorrectSolutionsMake sure the brightness and contrast controls areproperly adjusted.Make sure the vide

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Appendix ASpecificafionsCPU and MemoryCPUSystem speedSystemmemoryCachememoryIntel Pentium 60 MHz microprocessor;backward compatible with 8086, 80286,i

ROM 128KB system and video BIOS located ona flash EEPROM device; contains Setupprogram code, power-on self test code,update recovery code, and the PC1

ControllersVideoDisketteAT1 68800AX Mach32 graphics acceleratorconnected directly to the PC1 bus;compatible with MDA, CGA, HerculesGraphics, EGA, and

InterfacesVideoSVGA PC1 local bus interface withstandard, 15-pin analog connector; VESAcompliant 8514/ A feature connector onmain system board for aux

Keyboard Detachable, two-position height; 101 or102 sculpted keys; country-dependentmain typewriter keyboard; numeric/cursor control keypad; four-key

DC outputPower consumptionExpansion board power limitsCautionTo avoid damage to the system board or power supply, donot exceed a total of 145 Watts po

Environmental RequirementsTested Operating EnvironmentsAlthough your system will run most software applications,the following operating environments h

System MemorySystem memory includes base (conventional) and extendedmemory. Operating systems such as MS-DOS,® OS/ 2,® UNIX®Novell® NetWare,® NextStep

Options Available from EPSONMany options for enhancing and supplementing this productare available from EPSON, including the following:Monitors14” VGA

System Memory MapSpecifications A-9

System l/O AddressesA-10 Specifications

System 170 addresses (continued)System Board InterruptsSpecifications A-11

System board interrupts (continued)DMA ChannelsSafety ComplianceThis equipment meets or exceeds requirements for safety in theUS (UL 1950 1st Edition)

Connector Pin AssignmentsParallel port connector (J13C1)Serialport connectors (J13E1, J13F1)Auxiliary (3.3v) power connector (JPH1)Specifications A-13

Primary power connector (J1H1)Diskette drive connector (JBJ1)A-14 Specifications

AT IDE hard disk drive connector (JBJ2)Speaker connector (JlFl)Specifications A-15

Auxiliary2 V front fan connector (J3A1)ISA expansion board connectorsA-16 Specifications

ISA expansion board connectors (continued)Specifications A-17

You can use the VESA compliant, 8514/A feature connector onthe system board if you install an auxiliary video subsystem inone of the expansion slots,

PCI expansion board connectorsA-18 Specifications

Mouse and keyboard connectors (J13G1 and J13H5)Reset connector (JlF2)Power LED connector (J1F3)Hard disk drive LED connector (J1G1)Turbo LED connecto

video monitor port connector (J13A1)VESA feature connector (J10A1)A-20 Specifications

IndexAAT1 Mach32 graphics controller,Intro-l, 6-1-18, A-3Auto-sensing capabilities, Intro-l2-5-6, A-3BBack panel features, l-6Beep codes, 7-3BIOS, see

Interrupts, A-l 1-12International marketing locations,Intro-7I/O addresses, A-10-11IRQ options, 2-l1-12ISAexpansion boards, seeExpansionboardsinterrup

RRAM, seeMemoryResetting your system, l-5, 3-2ROM, A-2SSafety compliance, A-12Safety precautions, iii-iv, l-6Self test, l-7, 2-2, 7-3-6Serial ports, I

Your computer supports shadowing of the system BIOS toallow any BIOS routines to be executed from fast, 32-bit RAMinstead of from the slower, S-bit fl

Chapter 3 covers general operating procedures, such asresetting the computer, using the password, and changing theprocessor speed. It also describes u

Where to Get HelpIf you purchased your computer in the United States orCanada, EPSON provides customer support and servicethrough a network of Authori

CompuServe On-line SupportThe fastest way to access helpful tips, specifications, drivers,application notes, tables for DIP switch or jumper settings,

Chapter- 1Setting Up Your SystemThis chapter explains how to set up your system, including:0 Choosing a location0Setting the input voltage0Checking th

0No electromagnetic interference. Do not place your systemtoo close to any electrical device, such as a telephone ortelevision, which generates an ele

IMPORTANT NOTICEDISCLAIMER OF WARRANTYEpson America makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, by orwith respect to anything i

Checking the Power CordIf the power cord supplied with this system is not compatiblewith the electrical outlet in your region, you must obtain asuitab

0The connector at the product end of the cord must be anIEC type CEE-22 female connector.0The cord must be less than 14.8 feet (4.5 meters) long.Cauti

Front Panel FeaturesFront panel featuresNoteYour computer does not include a Reset button. To resetyour system, you must press Ctrl Alt Del or turn th

Back Panel FeaturesTurning On the SystemBefore you turn on your computer, check the following safetyrules to avoid accidentally damaging your computer

To turn on the system, first turn on your monitor, printer, andany other peripheral devices you have installed. Then press thepower button on the comp

Turning Off the SystemWhenever you turn off your system, follow these steps:1.Save your data and exit any application program you areusing.2.Check the

Chapter 2Running the Setup ProgramYour computer’s Setup program is built into the system BIOSso you can change and store system configuration informat

Starting the Setup ProgramWhen you boot the system, it performs a power-on self testwhich checks the settings stored in CMOS RAM against theactual har

The Setup program initially displays a menu of general utilitiesand actions. This general menu also provides the option ofsaving or discarding Setup c

Setup OptionsThe table below lists the options available on the general Setupmenu. See the next sections for detailed descriptions of eachoptionOption

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

Standard CMOS SetupDateSpecify the current dateTimeSpecify the current time in hours, minutes, and seconds using a24-hour clock (for example, 1 P.M. i

0User Type 1. This setting allows you to explicitly configurethe hard drive if the computer does not automatically sensethe drive when you select AUTO

Advanced CMOS SetupTypematic Rate ProgrammingThis option allows you to customize the way your keyboardoperates. You can select enabled or disabled. (T

System Boot Up SequenceThis option determines which drive the system checks first tofind an operating system. The following options are available:0Dri

ISA Linear Frame BufferThe ISA linear frame buffer is for video expansion boards thattake advantage of a linear frame buffer. See your video boardmanu

The maximum disabled shadow memory size is 64KB. Youcan reach a 64KB size only if you set the disabled shadowmemory base to COOOOH or DOOOOH. Selectin

Enhanced ISA TimingWhen you enable this option, the ISA bus operates at 10 MHz.This can result in faster system performance if the ISAexpansion boards

On-board IDE DriveThis option allows you to enable or disable the built-in IDEhard disk drive controller. The default setting is Enabled.First Serial

Configure With BIOS DefaultsThis option loads the CMOS with the default values containedin the flash ROM.Configure With Power- on DefaultsThis option

Write to CMOS and ExitAfter making changes to your configuration in Setup, selectWrite to CMOS and Exit to save the settings to theCMOS and exit the S

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

Chapter- 3Using Your ComputerThis chapter briefly describes the following operations:0Stopping a command or program0 Resetting the computer0 Using the

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

Using a PasswordIf you set a password in the Setup program, you’ll see theprompt, Enter CURRENT Password: whenever you turnon or reset your computer.

Some copy-protected programs require the computer to run atlow speed while accessing the program on a diskette. Theseprograms also usually require you

Upgrading the BIOSYour computer’s BIOS is stored on a flash device, making iteasy to upgrade the BIOS by running a utility from a diskette,hard disk,

When you are ready to upgrade your BIOS, follow these steps:1.2.3.4.5.6.Run the Setup program and make a note of your currentsettings so you can enter

13. Turn off your system and then change the setting of jumperJ12H1 back to the normal flash operation setting. Alsochange the setting of jumper J13H1

4.Remove the diskette from drive A and reboot your systemto verify that it starts correctly.5.Turn off your computer and then change the setting ofjum

Chapter- 4Installing and Removing OptionsThis chapter describes how to install and remove the followingoptional devices:0 Expansion boards0 Memory mod

Removing the Computer ‘s CoverFollow these steps to remove the computer’s cover:1.Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the system.2.Turn off t

ContentslntroductionCentral Processing Unit (CPU)System MemoryCache MemoryVideoMass StorageSystem BIOSPCI Auto-configurationBIOS UpgradesHow to Use Th

Replacing the Computer’s Cover1.Make sure you did not leave any tools or loose parts insidethe computer. Check that everything is properly installedan

Main System Board MapUse the illustration below to locate components on thesystem board.main4-1 Installing and Removing Options

Main System Board JumpersThe table below lists the functions of the main system boardjumpers. Each jumper controls two functions. To locate thesejumpe

Installing an Expansion BoardYou can install up to five expansion boards in your system: twoPC1 boards and three ISA boards. The expansion slots on th

To remove an expansion slot cover on the side of the risercard nearest the power supply, you must first remove theexpansion slot retaining bracket, as

3.Remove the board from its packaging and place it on agrounded, static-free surface with the component sidefacing up.CautionBe careful not to conduct

6.Align the rounded notch in the board’s end bracket with thethreaded hole in the expansion slot frame and then insertthe retaining screw. Be sure to

4. If you are removing a board on the side of the riser cardnearest the power supply, you must remove the expansionslot retaining bracket in order to

The SIMM sockets are organized in two banks (Bank 0 andBank 1) consisting of two sockets each. You must install thesame type of SIMM in a bank. For ex

SIMM configurations (continued)4-12 Installing and Removing Options

DriveC,D,E,F:Type...Drive C, D, E, F: Timeout...Keyboard...Base Memory...

2.3.4.5.6.Remove any expansion boards you may have installed thatblock your access to the SIMM sockets. See page 4-9 forinstructions.Remove the 3.5-in

The small notch in the middle of the SIMM’s bottom edgeshould fit over a raised bump in the SIMM socket and thesides of the SIMM should fit beneath th

6. Hold the SIMM only by its edges and lift it away from thesocket. Store the SIMM in an anti-static package.7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 for each SIMM you

4.Remove one of the VRAMs from its anti-static package,being careful not to touch the pins on the device.5.You install the first VRAM in socket Ul0Cl.

Removing VRAM1.2.3.4.Remove the computer’s cover; see page 4-2.Remove any expansion boards you may have installed thatblock your access to the VRAM so

Chapter- 5Installing and Removing DrivesThis chapter describes how to install and remove optionaldrives in your computer. You can use these instructio

When you finish installing or removing drives, see“Post-installation Setup” in Chapter 4 for instructions onconfiguring your computer with your new dr

Removing the Drive's Mounting FramesIf there are mounting frames attached to a drive you want toinstall, you may need to remove them before you c

Removing the 3.5inch Drive CarrierThe 3.5-inch drive carrier in your computer holds the diskettedrive that came with your system and has an additional

4.Remove the four screws securing the drive carrier to thecomputer.5.Slide the drive carrier toward the computer’s back panel.Then lift up the back of

Chapter 3Using Your ComputerStopping a Command or Program...3-lResetting the Computer...3-2Using a Passwor

Installing the 3.5-inch Drive CarrierFollow these steps to reinstall the drive carrier in the computer:1. Position the drive carrier above the compute

Installing a 3.5-inch DriveFollow these steps to install a drive in the 3.5-inch drive carrier:1.Follow the instructions on page 5-4 to remove the dri

Removing a 3.5-inch DriveFollow these steps to remove a drive from the 3.5-inch drivecarrier:1.Follow the instructions on page 5-4 to remove the drive

Installing a 5.25-inch DriveThe 5.25-inch drive bay can accommodate one full-height ortwo half-height drives.To install a 3.5-inch drive in the 5.25-i

4.If you are installing an externally accessible drive, you needto remove the front bezel filler panel for that drive slot.Press in on the four retain

If you need to use the holes in the upper bay that are theclosest to the front of the computer, you must disconnectthe computer’s power switch assembl

10. If you installed an IDE hard disk drive, go to step 11Ifyou installed a 5.25-inch diskette drive, connect it to theappropriate type of free connec

16. See “Post-installation Setup” in Chapter 4 for instructionson configuring your system with the new driveconfiguration.Removing a 5.25-inch DriveFo

5.Remove the screws securing the drive to the drive bayIf you use the holes in the upper bay that are the closest tothe front of the computer, you mus

You must install a metal plate and filler panel in anyopen drive slot to maintain the electromagneticemissions characteristics of the system and to en

Chapter 6Using the video UtilitiesSupported Video Refresh RatesSupported Video ModesMonitor ListBefore You Run the Mach32 Installation ProgramStarting

Chapter- 6Using the video UtilitiesYour system has an integrated AT1 Mach32, PC1 local busgraphics accelerator chip which provides the following featu

Supported Video Refresh RatesThe system supports a variety of vertical refresh rates, listedbelow.The resolution used by your software application isi

Using the Video Utilities 6-3

Monitor- ListThe following table lists the monitors that are directlysupported by the Mach 32 accelerator. Some monitors arelisted twice because the m

If your monitor is not in this list, check your monitordocumentation to see if its characteristics match one of thelisted types. If so, select that ty

EPSON monitor typesIf your monitor does not match any of these types, you can setup a custom monitor, as described on page 6-9.Before You Run the Mach

NoteIf your monitor supports resolutions greater than 640 x 480,you should run the Mach32 installation program.If you do need to run the Mach32 instal

3. You see this menu:Main Selection MenuSet Power-Up ConfigurationSet Current Video Mode/ConfigurationTest Graphics AdapterInstall Video Adapter Utili

You see the following menu:Set Power-Up ConfigurationMonitor Type : VGA or PS/2 colorPower-Up Video Mode : VGA (CVSO)VGA Memory Size : SharedIf the co

Follow the instructions on the screen to select a resolutionand the refresh rate it uses. When you see the ScreenAdjustment display, follow the instru

Safety Compliance ...A-12Options Available from EPSON...A-8System Memory Map...A-9System I/O Addres

Now see the next section for instructions on testing thegraphics adapter.Running the Graphics Adapter DiagnosticsYou can test the operation of the Mac

Once you have installed these drivers and utilities, you caninstall Windows on your system. If you have already installedWindows, run Windows Setup an

Using FlexDeskFlexDesk is a Windows application that allows you to selectyour screen resolution and color depth. It also activates variousadvanced fea

ColorsUse the Colors box to specify the number of colors displayed.Colors and Screen are interdependent. Generally, the higherthe resolution, the fewe

You can assign a keystroke to the following functions:Pan Left Move the screen leftPan RightMove the screen rightPan Up Move the screen upPan Down Mov

Advanced setingsUse the Advanced Settings panel to specify the following:0 DeskTop size0Color format in 16 bpp (bits per pixels) modes0Screen font env

The options are:0 5/5/50 6/6/40 6/5/50 5/6/5The most popular color formats are 5/ 5/ 5 (often referred to asHi-color) or 5/ 6/ 5 (used as Targa-16 fil

DitheringThe Mach32 driver normally uses an optimized dither(combining two or more colors to produce the illusion of athird color) when running in 16

The Turbo Adapter Interface (AI) is a programming interfacewritten exclusively for the Mach32. The AI provides accessto the Mach32 coprocessor by prov

Chapter- 7TroubleshootingIf you have any problems as you set up and use yourcomputer, refer to this chapter. You can correct most problemsby adjusting