Epson Endeavor-WG Setup Guide

EPSONSetup Guide

IntroductionThis manual explains how to set up your Epson* computer.Chapter 1 provides simple instructions for setting up yoursystem and connecting pe

Chapter 1Setting Up Your SystemTo set up your computer, follow the eight steps in this chapter.You may want to open this manual’s back cover foldout s

1Choosing a LocationWhen selecting a place to set up your system, choose a safe,convenient location that provides the following:aPaa0A flat, hard surf

2Removing the Protective CurdIf you have a 5.25-inch diskette drive, there is a protective cardin the diskette slot. To remove it, lift the latch up t

3Connecting a MonitorThe way you connect your monitor to the computer dependson the type of monitor you have. If you have a VGA monitor(or a multifre

3. Examine the connector on the monitor cable and line it upwith the VIDEO port on the computer. Then insert theconnector into the port, as shown belo

5. Plug the monitor power cord into the monitor’s power inlet,as shown below.monitor power Inlet6.Plug the other end of the power cord into an appropr

Using a Display Adapter CardIf you are not using a VGA monitor or if you want to install adisplay adapter card to control your VGA monitor, read thegu

After you install the card, connect your monitor to thecomputer. If your monitor came with its own manual, followthe instructions there. Otherwise, yo

Using the Parallel PortFollow these steps to connect a parallel printer to yourcomputer:1.Place the printer next to the computer so that the backs are

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3.Connect the other end of the cable to the printer as shownbelow. To secure the cable, squeeze the clips at each side ofthe printer port and push the

Using the Serial PortsIf you have a printer, a modem, or other peripheral device witha serial interface, you can connect it to one of the serial(RS-23

5Connecting the KeyboardTo connect the keyboard, hold the cable connector so the arrowon the connector faces up. Insert it into the port marked K/B, a

You can change the angle of the keyboard by adjusting the legson the bottom. Turn it over and flip each leg upward until itlocks into place. It is imp

To connect a mouse to the built-in mouse port, plug theconnector into the port marked MOUSE, as shown below.CautionAlthough the connectors and ports f

7 Connecting the Power CordFollow these steps to connect the power cord:1. Plug the power cord into the AC power INLET on the backpanel, as shown belo

8Turning On the ComputerAfter you set up your system, you’re ready to turn on thepower. Follow these steps:1.2.3.Turn your computer around so the fron

4. If necessary, use the controls on your monitor to adjust thebrightness and contrast until characters on the screen areclear and at a comfortable le

Chapter 2Running the SETUP ProgramIf your computer was not preconfigured, you need to run theSETUP program the first time you use it to define how you

0Type(s) of diskette and hard disk drive(s) installed0Cache, cache testing, and non-cacheable address operationfor the internal cache.The configuratio

You see the first screen of SETUP information:NoteIf you have installed optional equipment or if there is aproblem with your configuration, you see th

You can change most of the SETUP options listed in thischapter; however, the program automatically sets the followingoptions and you cannot change the

The table below lists the keys you can use to perform SETUPoperations.SETUP key functionKey[nlInlFunctionDisplays a help screen describing some of the

Setting the Date and TimeThe real-time clock in your computer continuously tracks thedate and time--even when the computer is turned off. Onceyou set

If you need to change the time, type the current hour (hh),then minutes (mm), and then seconds (ss) according to a24-hour clock. (For example, 5 P.M.

At high speed, the processor can access memory faster, so yourprograms work faster. Unless you are using an applicationprogram that requires low speed

Setting the System and Video BIOS OptionsYour computer’s shadow RAM feature copies the contents ofyour system and video BIOS ROM (and any external BIO

The Shadow RAM areas option allows you to enable ordisable shadow RAM in the address ranges listed below. Thedefault setting for each area is listed i

Setting the Keyboard OptionsThere are four keyboad options available:0 Keyboard function0 Keyboard delay0 Keyboardspeed0Num Lock status after boot.The

Installed EquipmentSETUP displays information about the following equipmentthat it detects in your system under the Installedequipment heading:0Number

Important Safety Instructions1. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference.2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the

Setting the Built-in Paralllel and Serial Port OptionsThere are two sets of options you can use to control theoperation of your built-in parallel and

If you are using both built-in serial ports or if you installadditional parallel or serial ports on one or more option cards,you may want to reassign

NoteBe sure to set the jumpers on any parallel or serial portoption card(s) you install to indicate how you want theport(s) to be assigned. The SETUP

Setting the Password OptionsThe SETUP program lets you set an optional password tocontrol who can use your system. If you do not want to set apassword

7. You see the prompt Enter Password Again. Type yourpassword and press m The Password option settingchanges to set.Be sure to remember the password y

Changing a PasswordIf you need to change the password, follow these steps:1.23.4.5.6.If you are already running SETUP, go to step 2.If you are not run

3.Press [+1 or I-]. You see a prompt to enter your oldpassword.4.Type your old password and press I. The Passwordsecurity Option setting changes to No

Setting the Hard Disk Drive(s)The SETUP program lets you select the type of hard diskdrive(s) installed in your computer. If you have two hard diskdri

NoteThe SETUP program HardDrive options do not list thePrecomp or Landing zone parameters for the hard disk drivetypes. These parameters are included

lActual size when formatted may be slightly different than the size listed onthe drive label.+ Hard disk drive supported In translate modet Epson driv

10.Do not allow the computer’s power cord to become damaged orfrayed.11.If you use an extension cord with the computer, make sure thetotal of the ampe

Defining your own drive typeIf the parameters for your hard disk that are listed in itsdocumentation do not match any of the types listed in the table

Setting the Non-cache AreasYour computer automatically caches all of your systemmemory except for four of the system defined non-cacheaddress areas li

You may want to disable caching in a certain address area toavoid any memory conflicts if you install an option card orother device that uses the same

You can also disable power-on diagnostic testing of your cacheif you are receiving cache errors that prevent you from usingyour computer. This way, yo

You made changes, and want to save themand exit SETUPPress I You see the following menu:Save and ExitNo Save and ExitReturn to SetupHighlight Save and

You made changes and want to exit SETUP withoutsaving the changesPress [ You see the following menu:Save and ExitNo Save and ExitReturn to SetupHighli

You do not see the saveand Exit option because you havealready saved the latest thanes to your computer’s CMOSRAM when you pressed?IFl@Highlight Exit

Post-SEtUP ProceduresIf you have just run SETUP for the first time, you now need toinstall the operating system on your computer. See youroperating sy

Appendix AUsing MemoryYour computer comes with 4MB of memory, and you may haveinstalled additional memory. This appendix describes how thememory in yo

Reserved memory is in the memory in the range 640KB to 1MB. Thesystem enhance its performance by using 256KB of thismemory as shadow RAM. Some of the

For more information about your system’s memory, see the“System Memory Map” in Appendix A of the User’s Guide.For instructions on using your memory ma

IndexAAC power inlet, 1-15AC power outlet, 1-6Addresses,I/O, 2-13 -14memory, 2-9 -10, 2-24-25, A-1 -2non-cacheable, 2-2, 2-24 -25Alternate VGA interfa

Diskette drive,configuring, 2-19controller, 2-1, 2-15number of, 2-1, 2-2 -19protective card, 1-3type(s), 2-2, 2-19Display adapter, 1-4,1-7 -8, 2-12Dri

MMath coprocessor, 2-12Memory,addresses, 2-9 -10, 2-24 -25, A-1 -2base, 2-1, 2-4, A-1cache, 2-24-25CMOS RAM, 2-2, 2-5, 2-27, 2-29conflicts, 2-25conven

Port,keyboard, 1-12, 1-14monitor, 1-4 -8,2-12mouse, 1-13-14parallel, 1-8 -10, 2-1, 2-13 -15primary, 2-13-15serial, 1-11, 1-13 ,2-1, 2-13 -15VGA, 1-4,

SETUP keyboard options, 2-1, 2-11keyboard speed, 2-1, 2-11key functions, 2-4leaving the program, 2-26-29low speed, 2-7 -8math coprocessor, 2-12memory

Video BIOS, 2-1, 2-9 -10Video cards, 1-4, 1-7 -8, 2-12Video monitor, see MonitorVideo port, 1-4 -5Video shadow RAM, 2-1, 2-9 -10Video type, 2-12Virtua

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ContentslntroductionChapter 1Setting Up Your System1 Choosing a Location...1-22 Removing the Protective Card...1-33

Setting the Disk Drive Controllers.....2-15Setting the Password Options......2-16Changing a Password......2-18D